May 2012 Notable Toys — All

Green and blue are Sage's favorite colors to combine. From her vibrant green eyes to her green and blue dress, Sage's appearance is sure to impress. Her luscious brownish-red locks compliment her orange shoes and colorful appearance. Launch date: 2012.

Groovy Girls Amelia is a total flower girl. She loves every flower and loves to dress in colorful outfits that remind her of the flowers she loves. Her blue, orange and yellow dress is just the thing to bring out her flower-lovin' personality. Launch date: 2012.

There is a new ghoul at Monster High, Abbey Bominable, who is making a scary good impression. Abbey Bominable is the daughter of the Yeti and an exchange student from up north. Abbey would be lost in the snow without her best friend and pet, Shiver, a sweet and loyal Woolly Mammoth. Abbey Bominable doll is fully articulated so she can be posed in many different ways and includes pet Woolly Mammoth Shiver, doll stand, brush, diary and accessory.
― As of 5/24/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 90 reviews on Amazon.com.

The Monster High student body continues to grrr-ow with four new ghouls enrolling this year. Like her fellow classmates, the Parisian-inspired Rochelle Goyle doll has a signature style with lots of scary cool details and an ancient monster heritage. Rochelle Goyle is the daughter of the infamous Gargoyles. Rochelle would also be lost without her best friend and sidekick, Roux, a lovable and loyal gargoyle griffin. Because she’s shy, she can sometimes seem like she has a chip on her shoulder, but she’s actually a loyal friend with a rock-solid fashion sense. She wears a black-and-white outfit with silvery accents and bold accessories and comes with her gargoyle griffin named, Roux, diary, doll stand, and brush. Launch date: 2012.
― As of 5/24/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews on Amazon.com.

In the Disney/Pixar movie Brave, Merida is a gorgeous Scottish princess who must use her bravery and archery skills to undo a terrible curse. This small, collectible Merida doll is the perfect way for girls to recreate favorite movie moments and invent their own adventures. She sports her trademark fiery red hair and comes with two signature fashions from the film. Both outfits feature MagiClip™ for easy dress-up play. Launch date: 2012.

In the exciting animated adventure Brave, Merida is a spirited Scottish princess who must use her bravery and archery skills to undo a terrible curse. This stunning Merida doll brings the character to vivid life with realistic detailing and a gorgeous, sparkling fashion inspired by the movie.

Stuffed toy, 24 cm/9.5 inches tall with a smooth vinyl face and body made of soft velvet fabric. The cherry Lutin doll is very charming in its vibrant-colored clothing. Very lightweight, this adorable stuffed toy with its life-like face will attract both babies and their mummies. The pointed hat makes it easy to hold for babies. Additional features: a label to write the child's name and a small bell to stimulate the senses.
— In a June 2013 survey, five out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Corolle is their best-selling doll brand.

Stuffed toy, 9.5 inches tall with a smooth vinyl face and body made of soft velvet fabric.  Very lightweight and featuring soft colors, this adorable stuffed toy with its life-like face will attract both toddlers and their mummies. The pointed hat makes it easy to hold. Additional features: a label to write the child's name and a small bell to stimulate the senses.

Loveable stuffed toy, 9.5 inches tall with a smooth vinyl face and body made of soft velvet fabric. Blue in color, it is an ideal toy for little boys. Very lightweight, this adorable stuffed toy with its life-like face will attract both babies and their mummies. The pointed hat makes it easy to hold for babies. Additional features: a label to write the child's name and a small bell to stimulate the senses.

Inspired by Disney’s animated feature film Tangled. Girls’ favorite long-haired maiden spends most of her life in a secret stone tower that she brightens with all of her favorite things. Now girls can share in the fun with a Rapunzel doll, authentic bedroom furniture inspired by the movie, an easel and palette with interchangeable artwork, and Rapunzel’s chameleon friend, Pascal. It’s everything girls need to play out their favorite tower scenes from the movie. Includes doll, Pascal, art and music accessories and furniture pieces.
― In a May 2012 survey about dolls, Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barstons Child's Play in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly that she sells 25 of this doll set each month.

When you have long hair like Rapunzel, you can style it almost any way you want. Take this doll's special bendable hair extensions and create beautiful and practical do's for this daring princess. Bendable hair extensions make styling simple. Comes with crown and hairbrush.

Beautiful Rapunzel is the only Disney Princess that has beautiful golden hair that touches the ground. This doll assortment showcases the Rapunzel doll and her 12-inch-long hair. Includes 2 of the signature fashions from the Rapunzel movie.  Doll features packaging with a long tower shape to showcase Rapunzel doll's super-long hair.
― In a May 2012 survey about dolls, Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barstons Child's Play in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly that she sells 54 units of Mattel's Disney Princess Favorite Moments dolls each month.

The little princess is not sure what to wear today. Who wants to help her choose a dress? Here creative children can let their imagination run wild and can design their own picture book over and over again as the stickers can be peeled off. Includes 6 sheets with stickers.

Contents: 61 colored domino blocks, 6 pieces of untreated wood, 1 ball, 1 building block clamp, 1 arched clamp with little bell. Endless building fun with abundant options for experimenting. Helps kids learn cause and effect.

This set comprises of 19 wooden house parts and 1 board. Kids can stack the interchangeable pieces any way they like to create their dream home. Encourages creativity and helps kids develop their fine motor skills. The pegging board and colored stacking pieces are made from solid beech wood.

Graham's favorite place is the skateboard park, where he hangs out with friends and tries out the latest skateboard tricks while listening to cool music. Grahams outfit includes 1 T-shirt, 1 pair of dungarees, shoes, baseball cap, scarf.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval

This doll is dressed in soft blue fleece and has a sewn-on green and blue striped hat. He can also be made to sit and has cute freckles sprinkles across both rosy cheeks. Approximately 8 in. Features are embroidered so as not to present a choking hazard to youngsters. Also available — "Luisa," in pink.

This doll is dressed in soft pink fleece and has a sewn-on bonnet. She can also be made to sit. Approximately 8 in. Features are embroidered so as not to present a choking hazard to youngsters. Also available — "Luis," in blue.

A classic carousel with a detailed boardwalk and railings. Many tiny lights highlight the carousel and are draped along the boardwalk. As the carousel turns, 25 Christmas carols or 25 year-round Classics play. Approximately 15" wide. Launch date: 2011.

Make a mask, not a mess. Have some Mudpuppy's Make-a-Masks on hand for a creative activity at any children's party or gathering. Just add some crayons, markers, or paint and let the fun begin. Each tablet has 20 tear-off paper masks ready to be colored in. 5 each of 4 designs. 20 paper masks in 4 designs. Pre-cut eyeholes. Pre-cut colored elastic for attaching masks included. Sold in shrinkwrapped 7" square (18 cm) books. Printed with nontoxic soy-based inks. Recommended for children age 4+. Launch date: May 2012.

77738 American Diorama Buildings - 1:18 scale (G scale) Burger Stand Diorama w/ Two Chef Figures. It great for decorating 1:18 scale cars, buildings and dioramas. Manufactured by American Diorama. Individually packed in a box. Box size: 23.25"L x 19.5"W x 10"H. Note: Diecast vehicles & customer figures are not included. This Burger Stand Diorama features: Detail interior and working light (interior); Main Building dimention: 14"L x 7"W x 11"H; Base dimention: 19"L x 16"W; Burger Stand, roof is removable and there is a battery box under the roof (2xAA batteries are required). Two chef figures are included. A set of table and bench are included. Launch date: April 15, 2012.

16107 American Diorama Figurine - 1:18 Scale Single State Trooper Craig Figure in BLUE. Hand painted cold-cast resin. This 4" height police figure is great for decorating 1:18 scale cars and dioramas. Manufactured by American Diorama. Individually packed in a blister card. Card size: 5" x 8.5". 12 pcs per inner. Launch date: April 15, 2012.

36000/7 Castline M2 Machines Auto-Haulers - Tractor Trailers Release 7. 1:64 scale diecast collectible models, These tractor trailers are about 10" long die cast model cars. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. Each car sits on a display plaque, and individually packed in a hard plastic case. Case size is 11.25"L x 3"W x 3.25"H. Manufactured by Castline. 6 pcs per inner. Assortment includes: 1956 Ford C-500 COE, 1970 Ford Mustang BOSS 429 & open trailer; 1957 Dodge 700 COE, 1971 Dodge Charger HEMI R/T and car carrier; 1958 Chevrolet Spartan LCF & E-T Mags trailer. Launch date: April 15, 2012.

96070 Greenlight - Motor World Series 7. 1:64 scale diecast collectible model. These cars are about 2.75" long die cast metal cars. Each car individually blister carded. Card size: 5" x 6.5". 12 pcs/inner. Manufactured by Greenlight. 96070 is in assorted styles. Assortment includes: Chevy Bel Air (Chevrolet Belair), Dodge Viper, Ford F-100 Pickup Truck (F100 Pick-up), Ford Fiesta, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Mini Cooper Clubman, Porsche 356 A Speedster, Volkswagen 30, Volkswagen Classic Beetle, Volkswagen Samba Bus #1, Volkswagen Samba Bus #2, VW 30. Launch date: April 15, 2012.