May 2010 Notable Toys — Designer Toys

These adjustable 100-percent cotton toy straps allow parents to keep a child's favorite items on a seat or stroller. "Toy tossing has come to an end," Victoria Turner, president of Simply on Board, told TDmonthly.

These doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics with true-to-life details and functionality. The toys are suitable for a doll sized 15" to 19." The activity center includes a quest umbrella buggy, nighttime travel cot with carrying case, daytime rocker and matching travel bag.

The doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics with true-to-life details and functionality. The toys are suitable for a doll sized 15" to 19."

Thse doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics with true-to-life details and functionality. Toys are suitable for a doll sized 1" to 19".

These doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics with true-to-life details and functionality. The toys are suitable for a doll sized 15" to 19."

These doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics and feature true-to-life details and functionality. They are suitable for dolls sized 15" to 19".

The Dreamlets are designer fleece plush monsters. Thinko, Stanley, Uncle, Ceecee, Qoindo and Beebee combine bright colors with simple designs and relatable personalities to appeal to all ages. Dreamlets range in size from 6” to 12” tall.
— Plastic and Plush called Dreamlets “one of our favorite new plush lines of the year” and observed that the individual Dreamlets characters make the most of the simplified design elements and varied fabrics used.
— In the Know Mom’s Erin said Dreamlets were “welcomed into our home with a huge bear hug and a squeal that was so loud, my eyes crossed. … Needless to say, we’re huge Dreamlets fans.” Her co-blogger Sarah was impressed by the quality of Dreamlets, predicting, “These durable handmade beauties will surely last the years.”

BPA and PVC free, this biodegradable plastic teething rattle is made from cornstarch resin. It is made with Natureworks EcolGreen cornstarch PLA biopolymer with silicone teether parts and comes in a fun shape for exploring fingers. Noelle Brown, marketing associate for iPlay, told TDmonthly, "We think about both baby and the environment and consider both when creating our products."

This 7.5" x 6.5" plush representation of the seminal vesicle gland could make a great gift for prostate cancer survivors. It is safe for all ages and packed inside a biodegradable plastic sleeve. It is designed in California and made in China. Wendy Bryan, Founder of I Heart Guts, told TDmonthly this item is a "designer educational plush."

This pink 6.5" x 5.5" mammary gland plush can make a great gift for breast cancer survivors or mastectomy patients. It is safe for all ages and packed inside a biodegradable plastic sleeve. The plush is designed in California and made in China.

This 7.75" x 6.25" pink and purple plush of the female reproductive gland is designed safe for all ages and is packed inside a biodegradable plastic sleeve. It is designed in California and made in China.

This super-soft blue 6.5" x 5.75" testis plush comes with an informative hangtag. It is designed safe for all ages and packed inside a biodegradable plastic sleeve. Designed in California, made in China. Wendy Bryan, founder of I Heart Guts, told TDmonthly these are the "best designed educational plushes on the market."

SUG created UlliGUS not only for companionship, but also to assist him with tasks ranging from reconnaissance to tracking. The blue H60 UlliGUS says he's better than the green version.

As a self-proclaimed protector of humanity, SUG's mission is very simple: to assist people of the world who are in desperate need of help. He has no affiliation with any one government and is not concerned with the politics of his actions, but rather views his role in global, historical and human terms.

SUG created UlliGUS not only for companionship, but also to assist him with tasks ranging from reconnaissance to tracking. The green H60 UlliGUS says he's better than the blue version.

As a self-proclaimed protector of humanity, SUG's mission is very simple: to assist people of the world who are in desperate need of help. He has no affiliation with any one government and is not concerned with the politics of his actions, but rather views his role in global, historical and human terms.

These bear-shaped figures feature designs from Tetris, Terminator Salvation, Sanrio, Nickelodeon and other. MediCom has reached out to designers to create the "paint mask" for the figures and has started a "toy fever" among fans and collectors. The assortment of designs varies from series to series.

Joe Ledbetter's Slander Snake reminds of the balance of nature and the importance of a good breakfast.
Packed safely away in a full-color window box, this deceptively cute snake holds a surprise in its tummy: a freshly eaten mouse. Slander Snake slithers into homes as a 4” vinyl toy.

The naive child Pity adopted Gloomy Bear as a cub, thinking he could domesticate the cute little guy. Unfortunately, that cuddly pink exterior had Pity fooled. Standing at an imposing 5”, Gloomy Bear is thirsty for blood and primed to attack in this latest vinyl iteration of Mori Chack's vicious icon.

This 2’ plush is perfect for hugging or rubbing its good luck belly. It’s based on the Kuro character from the Tanpopo graphic novel series by popular creator Camilla d'Errico. Limited to 100 pieces. Launch date: July 2010.

This 7” plush is based on the character Kuro from the Tanpopo graphic novel series by creator Camilla d'Errico. Limited edition of 1,500. Launch date: 2009.

To celebrate their seminal debut album “3 Feet High and Rising,” legendary hip-hop group De La Soul teamed with Myong Kurily and KidRobot to create this limited-edition set of 3” vinyl figures. Each comes with distinguishing accessories: Trugoy handles business with a briefcase and glove, Merc rocks the crowd with his microphone and designer glasses, and Maceo bobs to the beat with his headphones. The "Plugs" arrive in futuristic space travel boxes, symbolizing their mission to take hip-hop to the stratosphere and beyond. Limited to 1,000 sets worldwide.

Series 2 Uglydoll Action Figures feature Uglydog, Big Toe, Poe, Trunko, Uglyworm and Peaco. Each action figure is available in two colors. The series is packaged in a clear window box for a clear view of all the action. Launch date: April 2010.

The Green Zebra Sassy Pet Sak is one of the most popular new styles of the Douglas Sassy Pet Saks. At 7.5" wide, the Sak's removable Dachshund toy rides inside. Launch date: Feb. 15, 2010.