March 2010 Notable Toys — Dolls

Approximately 14”, this soft doll is cozy in a sweatshirt, boots and stylish shorts. She’s part of the Ty Girlz collection and comes with a code to an online world.
— Ty Girlz were popular items at My Club Tabby in Lake Charles, La., in spring 2010, Owner Natalie Comeaux told TDmonthly.

Baby Stella has a new Baby Brother named Sam. Sam comes dressed in a blue and white striped onesy decorated with yellow trim and a dinosaur.  His pacifier matches the outfit and attaches magnetically to his mouth. Also includes a removable diaper. Launch date: 2010.

Girls can ring their favorite fairy tales to life with MGA’s My Favorite Princess doll. She comes with her own tiara, dazzling dress and shoes, plus a display stand. She also comes with a "life-size tiara for princess role play," Susan Hale, PR Director of MGA Entertainment, told TDmonthly. Launch date: Jan. 6, 2010.
— Terri Maccarrone, GM of Specialty Toys at MGA Entertainment, told TDmonthly in June 2010 that this product is not being developed.

12" porcelain doll clutching a plush white lamb. Hayley is wearing a long, pink dress trimmed with white lace and a headdress adorned with flowers.

This 6" poseable fairy with mesh fairy wings debuts the Precious Pudgy Doll Collection by The Doll Maker & Friends.

Barbie® doll’s 125th career, as selected by girls around the world is News Anchor! News Anchor Barbie® doll will make her debut this fall in a pink suit with black accents, a news folder, camera and a microphone and the “B News” logo.

Computer Engineer Barbie®, debuting in Winter 2010, inspires a new generation of girls to explore this industry, which continues to grow and need future female leaders. Barbie® designers worked closely with the Society of Women Engineers and the National Academy of Engineering to develop the geek chic wardrobe and accessories for Computer Engineer Barbie®: a binary code patterned tee, smart phone, Bluetooth headset, and laptop travel bag.

A companion doll for young riders, Camille Equestrienne is dressed in a riding outfit complete with cap, jacket and boots. She has long rooted hair for styling fun and can wear any 13" fashion from the Les Cheries collection. "Headquartered in the Loire Valley, the storybook region of Langeais, France, Corolle is a brand that embodies all the values of childhood. The extraordinary attention to detail in all their dolls and accessories reflect the company’s reputation — established over three decades — for quality materials and classic design," Liza Grando, Account Executive, Moss-Tucker Associates, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2010.

This miniature, poseable play doll is about 4" tall and comes in a box with a cat and a brush accessory. Brianna is one of eight dolls in the Ty Li'l Ones collection. Launch date: Spring 2010.
— "The No. 1 thing we just got in is the Li'l Ones from Ty," Steve Banducci of Games Unlimited in Danville, Calif., told TDmonthly in March 2010. "We got in 96 two weeks ago and we have about 15 left. Kind of a surprise."

This charming, soft-bodied baby doll has sleeping eyes and can suck on its thumb or his pacifier, just like a real baby. Suce-Pouce can wear any 14" baby doll fashion from the Corolle collection. Launch date: 2008.

This 12” charmer is designed to encourage hugs and capture hearts. Dressed in a bright polka dot dress with coordinating headband, Calin has a soft “beanbag” body that can be posed just like a real baby. "Headquartered in the Loire Valley, the storybook region of Langeais, France, Corolle is a brand that embodies all the values of childhood. The extraordinary attention to detail in all their dolls and accessories reflect the company’s reputation — established over three decades — for quality materials and classic design. Each doll’s expression, hair, skin tone and limb features are realistic and natural, and a light scent of vanilla is added to the vinyl for sensory appeal. Designed for durability and playability, Corolle dolls are created for a lifetime of hugs," Liza Grando, Account Executive, Moss-Tucker Associates, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.
— In a Summer 2011 survey, 5 out of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that Calin from Corolle was their best-selling doll.  Paula Bolte, owner of Imaginations Toy & Furniture Co. in Blacksburg, Va., said she sells a few Calins a month, and a dozen a month during the holidays.
— As of 06/27/2011 this product had 3.5 out of 5 stars from 6 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Durable; well-made; machine washable. Cons: Two reviewers said the doll's teeth were yellow.

This interactive baby will move, talk, giggle, and sing like a real-life playful baby when her left hand is squeezed. Playful Baby is all soft stuffed and cuddly with vinyl hands and feet and go-to-sleep eyes. She is dressed in a removable romper. Uses 2 AA batteries, included. Launch date: August 2010.

Welcome Home Baby GoGo™! This adorable 13-inch baby doll comes dress in soft, cozy pajamas and a hat. Children can tuck Baby GoGo™ in with the blankie included. This gift set also comes with a storybook, Baby GoGo™ Goes Home.

These wooden, magnetic dolls come in a box with multiple clothing options and include stands for playtime.
— Five of 38 retailers told TDmonthly in February 2010 that Melissa & Doug magnetic dress-up items are a best-selling wooden toy in their stores.

This collectible character figure from the Twilight Series features a 17" athletic body with brown eyes. Jacob Black, in the likeness of Taylor Lautner, is dressed in jeans, a knit muscle shirt and casual sneakers.

This collectible, 16” ball-jointed doll is ready for Halloween with two complete outfits — Back to School and Vampire. She even comes with a wig and removable fangs.

A nice addition to story time to engage and encourage children to participate in the Humpty Dumpty story. Chimes are inside to enhance the story. Doll measures 7" x 6". Machine washable, dryable. Bricks sold separately.

Part of The Goldberger Company's Basic Training™ line, Color Me Pretty™ is a color & wash doll that can be decorated again and again. She has a soft vinyl face with expressive painted eyes and a stuffed body making her soft enough to cuddle. Color Me Pretty™ is perfect for early learners who love to color and comes with washable markers.

The Goldberger Company introduces a new subbrand in 2010 - Yum Yums™ a line of "sweet and expressive" friends led by Musical Lights Lolli, an extra expressive and colorfully dressed doll that lights up and plays a sweet song. She can sip on her bottle or suck on her thumb. Musical Lights Lolli is
phthalate-compliant and comes with the Goldberger “Love It for Life” lifetime guarantee.

MATTEL’s Barbie Video Girl Doll promises to show girls the world through Barbie’s eyes via a video camera built inside the doll. Barbie’s necklace hides a camera lens while her back holds a color LCD screen capable of replaying video shot with the doll. Beyond simply shooting video, girls can edit the audio and visual elements of their videos with software downloaded from the Barbie website. Launch date: July 2010

The super-soft fleece is gentle for baby's sensitive skin and the colors are bright and stimulating. One can bring out a child's imagination with these semi-abstract characters. There are five characters in all, and they range from 4" to 9" tall, so they can be effortlessly packed into a diaper bag or purse. Their size also makes them easy for little ones to handle. "Muddy Cloud is a character-driven line featuring bright colors and abstract shapes. Most uniquely, the characters have no prescribed storylines, inviting children to become the storyteller with their ever-precious creative imagination," Matt Anaya, Owner Muddy Cloud, LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2008.

This line of bright, colorful, illustrated children's books includes positive lessons. The books are accompanied by soft, huggable, hand-embroidered dolls and a line of backpacks that carry out the same universal message as the books. Launch date: February 2010.

With this playhouse and paper doll set in one, kids can open the box and unlock hours of imaginative play. It includes four stand-up mermaids, 80 reusable stickers, a castle topper, peek-a-boo flaps, and a tea table. "Reusable stickers add a special element to this item. The stickers provide for multiple use and encourage imaginative and inventive play since they can be moved around and mixed and matched," Donna Modrell, Marketing & Operations Manager, Peaceable Kingdom Press, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

The Pink line includes organic rattles, teethers and developmental toys designed with purpose. The soft and huggable First Doll is made of plush velour with adorable stitched details, and is stuffed with natural corn fiber filling. She is machine washable. A portion of the proceeds from the PINK line will support Breast Cancer Research. "First Doll is the perfect choice as a safe and soft, simply styled, teethable toy," Beth Saunders, marketing manager for Dandelion, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2009.