March 2012 Notable Toys — Fashion & Accessories

"A Day in Paris" is the latest in eeBoo's award-winning Paper Dolls' series. The set comes two 8 1/4" tall dolls - one is a baker, the other a painter - and a colorful 2-sided stand-up scene featuring a bake shop on one side and a Parisian street on the other. Two sheets of re-usable electro-static sticker clothes and accessories suit up the dolls to bake, paint, or stroll cobble-stoned city. Launch date: January 2012.

Mungi Bands are magnetically connectable designer bands.  Each halfband is designed to interchange and connect to any other half band, and are connected by a magnet to create a whole band. "Mungi Bands allow the user to express themselves by choosing which design combination to wear," Chad Anger, owner/Inventor of Mungi Bands, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2011.
Awards: 2011 Best of Show
— As of 09/13/2012 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 1 review on Amazon.com.

Charmtastic is a jewelry line for young girls featuring bracelets and necklaces that can be personalized with clip-on charms. The charms are available in the following themes: Amazing Animals, Awesome Activities, Birth Stones, Bling, Incredible Icons, Tween Talk and Tween Treats. Offered at an affordable price, Charmtastic adheres to all safety standards. The Charmtastic 4-sided spinner offers a unique assortment of 80 charm styles and 6 bracelet styles. Janlynn also offers a 2-sided spinner. "The extensive charm options and affordable price points make Charmtastic highly collectible and accessible to young girls," Thomas J. Lonergan, executive vice president of the Janlynn Corporation, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2010.

Midwest Design Imports offers many styles of feather hair extensions to choose from. We carry ready-made and individual feathers for those people who prefer to design their own "Feather Hair Extension" look. Launch date: June 2011.

This two-in-one mini sleeping bag will keep kids' favorite stuffed toys warm and snuggly. Cushy and convertible, these durable sleeping bags serve as a perfect slipcover to keep plush toys ultra cozy and ultra clean. Launch date: November 2011.

A combination slipcover, outfit and carrier, Petjamas accessories for kids' favorite Pillow Pets. This super soft, super cute and super cleanable cover acts as clothes or a carrying case for plush companions and a pillow case for children. Launch date: November 2011.

This mood rhinestone heart comes on a stretch rainbow bracelet. This new spin on mood jewelry has been very popular, and also includes a matching necklace.  Other designs available include peace signs, stars, and butterflies.

These butterfly string earrings measure 1.5” in width and 2.5” in length.  MANY more styles available, including dolphins, owls, turtles, and more!

These bracelets are made with genuine 550 pound test paracord, similar to what paratroopers use in their military operations.  These are tightly woven into a bracelet, which can be unwoven in emergency situations.
— John Taylor, owner of O.P Taylor in Brevard, N.C., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2012 survey that paracord jewelry was one of their best selling tween products.
— Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2013 survey that paracord survival bracelets are a best-selling jewelry item.

This dazzling rhinestone dolphin pendant hangs on an adjustable silver diamond cut ball chain.  Each dozen comes pre-packed in assorted colors – pink, light blue, dark blue, and green.  Each pendant is in the shape of a heart!

MOGO Charms get clicked onto these Click Flops (the same charms that fit on MOGO Charmbands). Each pair of Click Flops is sold with 2 Bling Charms and come with a decorate gift bag to make an instant gift.