March 2010 Notable Toys — Animal Figures

This tiger is part of Cardona's 2010 line of lifelike animals. The tiger is only one of the authentic-looking felines in the high-quality plush series, which includes lions, panthers, leopards, and other members of the animal kingdom. Launch date: 2010.

This Beanie plush line from Ty features 8” characters and includes such favorites as a penguin, a panda, a koala, a monkey, a frog, and a Husky dog.
— As of 05/13/2011 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8 reviews on Amazon.com. Cons: According to the user, the smile was crooked and the toy was taller and thinner than depicted, rendering it less adorable.
— Beanie Boos were popular sellers at My Club Tabby in Lake Charles, La., in March 2010, Owner Natalie Comeaux told TDmonthly.
— In a May 2012 survey, two out of 11 retailers said that TY Beanie Boos were their best sellers in the Plush and Puppets category. John Taylor, owner of O.P. Taylor's in Brevard, N.C., told TDmonthly that they sell 48 TY Beanie Boos each month.

The Webkinz Peace Puppy comes with a code allowing him to join his friends in the online  Webkinz World. This velvety soft pet is about 10” and is covered with peace signs. Launch date: March 2010.
— Webkinz continued to be popular items with tween girls into 2010, and My Club Tabby in Lake Charles, La., was no exception. The Peace Puppy was a best seller at My Club Tabby in spring 2010, Owner Natalie Comeaux told TDmonthly.

This cozy cottage comes fully assembled and ready to play with everything you need for hours of pretend play fun with Calico Critters. This play set comes equipped with over 10 furniture pieces & accessories including: Bell Hopscotch Rabbit, bed with matching sheets, round table with chairs, kitchen counter with sink & oven, movable ladder for easy access to each floor, cookware and food. Launch date: 2010.
— "We also see a lot of interest in the Calico Critter playhouses - there is quite a variety of them," Suzi McMullen, manager of e-commerce at Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told TDmonthly in a June 2013 survey.
— Syd Clarke, owner of Ali-Cat in Carrboro, N.C., told TDmonthly in a December 2014 interview that the Calico Critters Cozy Cottage is one of their best-selling play sets.

Clyde is a high-quality plush Orangutan by Hansa - known for their lifelike, large-scale reproductions of animals.

This classic rubber ducky is given a designer's twist in green with white polka dots. It measures 8".

Part of the Wild Animal Series by Papo, this hand-painted figure is very detailed and shows an authentic representation of how tigresses carry around their little bundles. It is approximately 1:20 scale. "Papo wildlife series is easily the best quality figure for the price. The proportion and stance are exact as well as the coloration," Brian Shackelton, Operation Manager, Hotaling Imports Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 15, 2010.

Individuals can stock their cupboards with these Cat-in-a-cans so they'll have ample inflatable felines to get you through the winter. Each 12-1/2" (31.8 cm) vinyl cat offers a convenient companion that won't leave hairballs on the carpet or use the armchair as a scratching post. It comes deflated in a 3-3/4" (9.5 cm) round, 2-1/2" (6.4 cm) tall illustrated tin. Launch date: January 28, 2010.

This stack-and-play dog house comes complete with fencing, dog cages, feeding dishes, a main dog house, a variety of pups, a cat, a bunny and a bird. There are 44 accessories in eight stackable layers of storage that create this imaginative play environment. A bonus DVD is included with the story of B-I-N-G-O and interactive games. Launch date: April 2010.

The Kung Zhu Armor sets add on to the Kung Zhu Special Forces and Ninja Warriors. Each set includes special armor and oversize weapons to prepare the hamsters for battle. Armor varieties include Night Raid and Shadow Jonin. Launch date: 2010.

Zhu Zhu Pets get attitude with the Rockstar line. With longer hair and mohawks, these hamsters are ready to rock. Kids can collect Ryder, Pax, Kingston and Roxie, all named after children of celebrities, including Angelina Jolie and Gwen Stefani. Launch date: 2010.

Instead of hamsters, these pets are skunks, raccoons, bunnies and hedgehogs with the same spunk and charm of the original Zhu Zhu Pets. Launch date: 2010.
— As of 7.14.10, two Zhu Zhu Pets Wild Bunch Hamsters were ranked among the top-10 best sellers on ToysRUs.com for 3- to 4-year-olds, with 5 out of 5 stars from four reviews. PROS: A fun and fuzzy collectible and ideal gift item.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

Replicas of some of the most amazing creatures in the world. Acts as a learning tool to introduce young children to the often-endangered inhabitants of our planet. Educational information in five languages is included with each replica. All products are hand-painted, phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested. Replica size: 5.25" L x 1.5" H [13.3 x 3.8 cm]. Suggested age 3+.

4"-4.5" assorted dinosaurs includes all the most popular species including T-Rex, Brontosaurus, Triceratops, etc.

This realistically casted dinosaur figurine has a well-disguised, hinged jaw that allows the bottom of his mouth to move up and down. The figure is 13" tall.

Teeny Little Families are a collectible figure collection with a subtle environmental message. The figures represent seven different animal families who recycle human trash to make their homes. Bottle caps, soda cans, and old alarm clocks become bright and colorful houses and playgrounds for the Teeny Little Families. The Teeny Little Family Figures sets include four family members and two accessories the adults can hold. Launch date: Fall 2010.

These 5" animal characters are full of personality and can be clipped onto a backpack or purse as a fun accent. When squeezed, each felt creature utters the sound of the animal it represents. The collection features a tiger, lion, zebra, monkey, elephant, dolphin, turtle, penguin, seahorse, lobster, orca and shark. Launch date: 2010.

Chibi is defined in the Urban Dictionary as a Japanese anime word describing endearingly cute little characters with oversized heads and big engaging eyes. Our anime-influenced Chibi Zoo babies are made from soft, 100-percent polyester velour, embellished with embroidery, and filled with fluffy polyester fibers. They have big black eyes, are approximately 10” tall, and each baby has his or her animal name in Japanese embroidered on the bottom of one foot. Launch date: December 15, 2009.

Star Willow Stables' own Brynn Rae Trail Horse loves hanging out and having her long mane and tail brushed and styled. Brynn Rae comes with her own hairbrush and a purple saddle blanket.  Warning: Choking Hazard — Small Parts Not for Children Under 3 Years. Launch date: 2009.

With coiled tail and mouth wide open, this venomous rattler appears ready to strike. This authentic replica is 40” L x 1” H (100 cm x 2.5 cm). Meticulously painted by hand, it is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Each figure includes educational information in five languages and also name identification on its underside.
— Snakes are a big Halloween seller for Shirley Reilly, owner of Let’s Play in Hillsboro, Ore.

Authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, this dolphin-like replica measures 8” H x 2.25” L  (20 cm x 5.75 cm). Meticulously painted by hand, it is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Each figure includes educational information in five languages and name identification on its underside.

Authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, this replica measures 8.75” H x 4” L  (22 cm x 10 cm). Meticulously painted by hand, the replica is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Each figure includes educational information in five languages and name identification on its underside.

From the wrinkled and weathered face to the faceted and inscribed shell, this tortoise is represented as the true hardy desert dweller that it is. It measures 3.25” L x 1.5” H (8.25 x 3.8 cm), is meticulously painted by hand, is phthalate and lead free, and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Each figure includes educational information in five languages and also name identification on its underside.      

The coyote pup is depicted in the classic “howling at the moon” pose while the mother stands guard. Coyote measures 3.5” L x 1.75” H (9 cm x 4.5 cm). Pup measures 2.25” L x 2.25” H. Meticulously painted by hand, this replica is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Each figure includes educational information in five languages and also name identification on its underside.