May 2012 Notable Toys — Dolls

Katrina is always the most fashionable at the party. Her colorful dress has features one of her favorite colors, purple. Not only is her dress purple, so is her hair; purple highlights are cleverly mixed in with a brownish-red color. Her appearance is striking her trendy outfit and her ultra-sweet personality. Launch date: 2012.
— In a June 2013 survey, three out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Groovy Girls from Manhattan toy were their best-selling dolls.
— In a June 2014 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Groovy Girls are their best-selling doll.

Seanna is ready for a good ole time. Her blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes captures everyone's attention while her flowered top and baby blue skirt complete her ensemble. Have some summer-time fun with Seanna. Launch date: 2012.

Suki loves to Dance! Her flirty dress and flowerific dress lets everyone know that she is ready to have some fun. Her dark black hair features super-cool pink highlights. Her colorful outfit matches her vibrant personality.

Groovy Girls Gabriella is quite the social butterfly. She is always looking for new friends to meet. Her satin eye-catching pink and purple satin gown match the pink highlights in her rich chocolate colored hair. Launch date: 2012.
— In a June 2014 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Groovy Girls are their best-selling doll.

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.

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.

Girls can help Polly doll tend her garden with this adorable play set, which includes lattice, flowers, and watering can. Each play piece incorporates a suction cup so kids can arrange them any way they want.
— Danny Givens, owner of Little Dickens Toys in Lynchburg, Va., told TDmonthly that their best selling licensed brand is Polly Pocket.

The first collection of 6 dolls is an edu-fun tool for parents to teach and bond with their child.  Each doll has a unique virtue for the child to adopt. The interactive website compliments the doll, encourages learning and presents the child with challenges. "There is no other product on the market that has coupled play with character building in a life size doll," Brenda Katz, President of Great Divide Corp., told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2012.

Monster High Skull Shores Black and White Frankie Stein Doll Its spring break, and all the ghoul kids are heading to an island adventure for some roaring good times. Frankie Stein is decked out in a spooktacular swimsuit with cover-up and has a cool treat to help spring into break.
— As of 4/11/2012 this product had 4.7 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Cool black and white design; different hairstyle than previous Frankie Stein dolls. Cons: Outfit is a little risque.

Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. Hunger Games Katniss doll wears a hooded jacket, top, and military-style pants inspired by the costume Katniss wore in the film. Included are bow, arrows, and quiver. Completing her look is the iconic mockingjay pin. Launch date: September 1, 2012.

Sweet Lila brings joy and happiness to all who call her friend. Traveling in her cute pink sports car, Lila delivers charm and sweetness by the trunk load. Other items in her collection include stacking donuts, mini soft rattles perfect for infants and musical plush. Moulin Roty, the creator of lovely Lila comes from France which by the way, is celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2012. All fabrics are made in France and all wood comes from managed forests.