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March 2009 Notable Toys — Costumes & AccessoriesAge Range: 3 to 7 Launch Date: May 2009 Gender: Girls
This Bumble Bee costume includes a lycra leotard and organza tutu. Wings and headpiece are included. The costume is available in sizes XSC, SC and MC. Launch date: May 31, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22930 (added 3/23/2009) . Age Range: 3 to 7 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Girls
The So Sweet dress features a stretch velvet bodice and glitter mesh over a satin inset, plus tulle over the organza skirt. It is available in sizes XSC, SC, MC and LC. "Our award-winning products have been proudly manufactured in the USA for over 15 years and use the finest fabrics and trims to create truly sophisticated dress up apparel," Renee Stojek, marketing director for A Wish Come True, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22929 (added 3/23/2009) . Age Range: 5 and up Launch Date: January 2004 Gender: Boys And Girls
Jane Jenni's custom-fit personality buttons come assorted in a container of 300 buttons. There are more than 112 designs that describe various personalities. Are you a "queen bee" or a "big cheese"? There's a button to fit nearly everyone, and the colorful and fun buttons can appeal to all ages. The combination of the word and picture to illustrate the phrase is designed to stimulate conversation between generations. "The word and picture illustrations engage the customer, and capture their imagination. The collection of various personalities offers the customer a fun item to give to their assortment of friends and relatives," Designer Jane Jenni told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2004. — Buttons and pins, including ones from Jane Jenni, were best sellers at Twirl Toystore & Playspace in Taos, N.M., in early 2009, according to Owner Molly McMullin. “We’ve had great success finding both companies and individuals making cute, funny or artsy buttons,” she told TDmonthly. “They’ve been our most consistent seller, and are also great for preteens through young adult.” ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22912 (added 3/23/2009) . This tall black pirate hat can let small swashbucklers and large ones alike tell everyone who's in charge. The hat is made of rich black velvet and printed with the Jolly Roger in white. — “They are inexpensive and there's a nice variety,” said Erika Evers, owner of Dancing Bear Toys in Hendersonville, N.C., of Jacobson Hats. — “Jacobson Hats and pirate stuff,” said Candace Gooch, owner of At Once All Agog in Limerick, Maine, of her top-selling dress up items in early 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22743 (added 3/10/2009) . A charming little fairy from a familiar tale, the I Won't Grow Up character costume is comprised of a stretch velvet leotard in glittery forest green with an attached petal skirt in several layers of chiffon. It is accented with sheer fabric flowers. A pink tiara is included, and it pairs with various wings or other accessories from the A Wish Come True line. — “The fairy tutus, anything like that,” said Katherine King, manager of Giggles Toys and More in Bozeman, Mont., who listed A Wish Come True as one of her top-selling lines dress-up lines. — Six percent of 52 retailers listed A Wish Come True for their top-selling dress up in early 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22742 (added 3/10/2009) . Several layers of pink and purple tulle gather to a flexible elastic waistband to form this light, versatile tutu. Accented with three shiny ribbon roses with petite green leaves, the one-size skirt can be paired with other dresses and bodysuits from Creative Education of Canada, a swimsuit or leotard, or any variety of clothes in a little girl's wardrobe to be part of a fun, creative costume. — “Best sellers are tutus for girls,” Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper for Kids in Springfield, Va., said to TDmonthly of her top-selling dress up in early 2009. — “Tutus and princess dresses sell best,” said Rosie Morris, manager of Whiz Kids in San Luis Obispo, Calif. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22740 (added 3/10/2009) . This construction worker kit comes with a realistic vest in high-visibility neon orange trimmed with reflective tape, a bright yellow hard hat, work gloves, goggles, a tool belt, a toy hammer and saw, a measuring tape, and a name tag for personalizing. The vest is machine washable, and the measuring tape really works. — “The Melissa & Doug Construction Worker set sells very well,” said John MacDougall, owner of Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif., in early 2009. — In a December 2011 survey about best selling Halloween items, seven out of 12 retailers named Creative Education as their best selling brand of costumes. — “Since the introduction of costumes by Melissa & Doug, they have been selling well,” said Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toy Shop in Bryn Mawr, Pa. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22739 (added 3/10/2009) . In shimmering pinks and purples, this full-length princess gown features a multi-layered skirt in sheer material with a panel of shiny satin in the front, a frilly, gathered bodice, puffy sleeves and a pink princess hat with a long chiffon veil. Little girls can act out their favorite fairy tales or invent their own fantasy stories while looking the part. — “Probably my upper-end dress-up clothes from Puppet Workshop. I sell 10 to 15 of these a month,” Charles Bonner, owner of Heights Toy Center in Little Rock, Ark., told TDmonthly of his best-selling dress-up items in early 2009. — “Princess related dress-up from Puppet Workshop,” said Mary Ann Benson of best-selling costumes at her Austin, Texas, store, Kinda Krazy Kids and Company. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22736 (added 3/10/2009) . Forest Fairy Dress From: CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA Other products from CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA
Made in Canada, the Forest Fairy Dress combines the float and shimmer of organza in the multi-layered petal skirt with the rich textures of crushed panne and satin in the fitted top of the dress. Matching organza petals form poofy cap sleeves at the shoulders, and organza flowers adorn the neckline. — “They last, and the lining underneath is very soft. We've had them for four or five years, and we go through a lot,” said Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Center in Paoli, Pa., of Creative Education of Canada, in early 2009. — “I sell 20 to 30 a month of complete girl's outfits,” said Fred Rosenberg, owner of On the Park in Kingwood, Texas. — “We sell a lot of fairy or princess-oriented dress up,” Kim Emigh, VP of e-commerce at Growing Tree Toys in State College Pa., told TDmonthly about her sales in dress up. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22735 (added 3/10/2009) . Spectacular Cat Eye Spectacles - Item 11931 From: ACCOUTREMENTS Other products from ACCOUTREMENTS
Age Range: 12 and up SKU or Item #: 11931 Launch Date: February 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Wearing these oversized glasses instantly transforms you into a caricature of a snooty librarian or a stern school teacher. Each pair of glasses has 9.5" (24.1 cm) wide plastic frames with rhinestones embedded in the corners. It fits most adult heads and comes on an illustrated blistercard. Launch date: February 17, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22664 (added 2/27/2009) . Mini Glue Dots Dot N' Go Dispensers From: GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL Other products from GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL
Age Range: 5 and up Launch Date: March 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
Mini Glue Dots® Dot N’ Go™ dispensers are great for scrapbooking, school or card-making projects. This adhesive dispenser applies small, instant-bonding, non-toxic Glue Dots for tiny embellishments like rhinestones, buttons, beads and more. And, it’s recyclable. Launch date: March 16, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22642 (added 2/27/2009) . Reversible Frog/Prince Cape From: CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA Other products from CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA
Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: 55703 Launch Date: April 2009 Gender: Boys
With one side in crushed velvet and the other shiny satin, this generous hooded cape allows for hours of open-ended role playing and story telling. One the velvet side, the cape depicts a frog on a black background, featuring wide buggy eyes on the top of the hood. The other side is a rich royal blue with a black and silver shield that sports a heraldry-style lion. When flipped around, the frog-hood becomes a prince's crown. Fabrics compliment other items in the line such as crowns, tunics, and decorated form swords to accessorize your child's characters. Launch Date: April 10, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22498 (added 2/17/2009) . Fire fighters don’t go to work wearing sneakers. It’s against regulations. So help your Jr. Fire Fighter with a genuine-looking pair of Jr. Fire Chief Boot covers. Available in small, medium, large and adult (Hey, moms and dads like to pretend too!). Launch date: February 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22341 (added 1/30/2009) . Where are you running, kid? To a fire? Well, you’re certainly dressed for the part! This brand new yellow fire fighter outfit includes bib overalls with pockets and knee patches, adjustable suspenders. Also included is a coat with buckles, zipper, pockets, authentic gauntlet cuffs and reinforced elbow patches. Plus, an awesome adjustable hard helmet. Available in 6 months size for babies all the way up to adult size for the dad or mom who wants to play, too. (Price varies for baby and adult sizes.) Joins best-selling colors tan and black. Launch date: February 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22340 (added 1/30/2009) . The cheers are up to you but the style is all Aeromax with bright colors, great attention to detail, a set of pom-poms, matching briefs and hair scrunchie too! Choose from three fresh color combinations: red, white & blue; purple & gold or classic blue & white. The one-piece outfit with authentic pleated skirt comes in three sizes: 2/3, 4/6 or 6/8. Launch date: February 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22339 (added 1/30/2009) . Removable Glue Dots® Dot N' Go™ Dispensers From: GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL Other products from GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL
Age Range: 5 and up Launch Date: March 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
Removable Glue Dots Dot N’ Go dispenses a strong, yet removable, non-toxic adhesive that won’t leave a residue or damage surfaces. Removable Glue Dots are perfect for posting bulletins, charts or small posters to windows, walls and lockers. This dispenser is recyclable. Launch date: March 16, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22301 (added 1/30/2009) . Craft Glue Dots Dot N' Go Dispensers From: GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL Other products from GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL
Age Range: 5 and up Launch Date: March 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Dot N' Go™ dispenser cleanly applies multi-purpose Craft Glue Dots® onto heavy materials like wood, metal embellishments or handmade papers. Instant-bonding Craft Glue Dots are non-toxic and slightly thicker than Memory Book Glue Dots. The Dot N’ Go dispenser is recyclable. Launch date: March 16, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22299 (added 1/30/2009) . Made with layer upon layer of hot pink, super soft tulle and satin. Polka dotted tulle fabric adds a little whimsy to this already adorable skirt. Removable music device plays two songs. Skirt features an adjustable waistband which allows it to fit ages three to eight. Three AAA batteries included. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 22310 (added 1/30/2009) . Custom Designer Dracula Fangs From: FOOTHILLS CREATIONS, LTD. Other products from FOOTHILLS CREATIONS, LTD.
These fangs are the best engineered fangs on the market. It will not fall out! The unique custom partial plate application is designed to fit your bite perfectly. It will not fall out! It is removable and reusable without adhesives. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21944 (added 12/23/2008) . Pink by Kiss Pop Princess Sticker Nails From: KISS PRODUCTS INC. Other products from KISS PRODUCTS INC.
Age Range: 5 to 12 Launch Date: February 2009 Gender: Girls
Pop Princess Sticker Nails are perfect first-time kits for the younger tween consumer. They are available in six fun nail designs and two toenail designs to fit smaller hands and feet. Glue is already on the nail, so girls simple press it on and go. The product is completely safe on natural nails and is very easy to remove by soaking in water. Expected length of wear is one day. "Testing has been done for sizes, designs and colors to make sure our nails are perfect for that younger consumer," Kristin Giarrusso, marketing assistant at Kiss Products, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21880 (added 12/19/2008) . Age Range: 2 to 9 SKU or Item #: 11123 Launch Date: February 2009 Gender: Girls
This lilac Arabian Princess dress is designed for comfort with a stretchy, crushed velvet top adorned with beautiful gold trim and a purple jewel. The lilac pants have an expandable waistband and are made from China silk with an added gold fringe. Launch date: February 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21776 (added 12/12/2008) . Age Range: 2 to 9 SKU or Item #: 11133 Launch Date: February 2009 Gender: Girls
This exquisite dress is made with a stretchy pink, crushed velvet bodice and an elegant skirt made from pink China silk. There is great attention to detail in the trims and ruffles, making this a charming, regal dress up. Launch date: February 15, 2009. — “Little Adventures — anything with a princess theme for girls. They're well-made outfits, and reasonably priced,” Gary Green said of the top sellers in the dress-up department of his Asheville, N.C. store, Toy Box of Asheville. — “Little Adventures, a new company out of Salt Lake, has a Princess line which does very well,” said Carol Knight, owner of The Toy Store in Ketchum, Idaho, in early 2009. — “I sell Little Adventures out of Utah. [We] found them to have more of a play value,” Jeanne McCullough, owner of Children's Store Inc. in Boise, Idaho, told TDmonthly when asked about her best-selling dress-up items. — “Little Adventures is the most successful and ha[s] the best quality,” Jim Davis, owner of Kid's Center in Tucson, Ariz., told TDmonthly of his best-selling line of dress-up clothing in spring 2010. — Eight of 37 retailers named Little Adventures as a best-selling dress-up line during a March 2010 survey. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21774 (added 12/12/2008) . Age Range: 2 to 8 SKU or Item #: 22050 Launch Date: February 2009 Gender: Boys
This themed cape is made of washable crushed velvet lined with comfortable China silk. It is easy for children to put on and take off with quality Velcro closures. Launch date: February 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21770 (added 12/12/2008) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 to 7 SKU or Item #: S395 Launch Date: March 2009 Gender: Girls
This tutu features a two-tone organza petal topskirt over a tulle tutu with flower trim. It is child-sized and comes in turquoise, lavender and pink. Launch date: March 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21751 (added 12/12/2008) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 to 7 SKU or Item #: S114 Launch Date: December 2008 Gender: Girls
This bouquet crinoline chiffon petticoat tutu has sequin appliqué and comes in lavender, pink and hot pink. Launch date: December 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21750 (added 12/12/2008) .
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