May 2012 Notable Toys — Dolls

The HABA doll family keeps growing and growing. We now have 15 dolls in our family in all sizes for all ages. Uncomparable to anything else on the market these dolls are value priced. Washable dolls with Chenille hair, soft bodies and beautiful fashion accessories. Yui is one of new dolls that is wearing a Japanese Kimono and carrying a fan. Launch date: February 2012.

Soft, huggable, washable Lilli doll. 18 mos +
— Peg Scholtes, owner of Capitol Kids LTD in Madison, Wisc., told TDmonthly in a June 2015 survey that Lilli and Friends is one of their best-selling doll lines.

Master the art of 3 object juggling with the colorful and addictive Funtrix Juggling Balls from Eolo Sport. Follow the instructions on the DVD and kids will soon be able to juggle and to execute great tricks. Launch date: March 2012.
— Kim Emigh, VP of e-commerce at Growing Tree Toys in State College, Penn., told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that juggling balls were one of their bestselling novelty items.

A bucket full of beach time essentials. Baby Stella is ready for the beach with this adorable beach set. Beach set includes plastic bucket, terry cloth towel, sunglasses with Velcro-like adhesive, sunscreen and a little toy crab companion.

This Barbie has a 5 megapixel camera and LED encase in her chest. When kids snap a picture, it appears on Barbie's t-shirt (the LED screen). This rechargeable Barbie can hold up to 100 pictures, and features 15 different effects to alter the photographs. To upload pictures to a computer, simply hook Barbie up via the mini USB port in her back. Launch date: 2012.

This gift set features the two Royals wearing outfits inspired by their regal wedding day attire. Launch date: April 2012.

Baby Alive is ready to walk — and she can really learn to do it with girls' help and loving care. She has lots to say with more than 40 fun phrases and sounds like "Hold on tight!" and "I did it!" Walking makes her happy, but she'll be happiest when girls scoop her up and give her lots of hugs to show her how proud they are. Launch date: 2012.

Monster High Create-A-Monster Vampire and Sea Monster Starter Set: Dr. Frankenstein isn't the only one who can create monsters-now kids can build their own. The Monster High Create-A-Monster sets provide all the body parts and fashions needed to create unique scary cool ghouls. Kit includes a torso, two sets of limbs, two heads, one hairpiece, two fashions and a unique add-on like wings. The mix and match pieces can be assembled in more than 250 ways. Kids will enjoy creating their own monsters again and again. Show off your individual creations to friends. Also check out additional Monster High Create-A-Monster add-on accessory parts, sold separately. Launch date: December 2011.

Doll outfit includes: Cranberry color corset, Black satin full skirt with black tulle, Tailor purple blazer with cranberry color cuff hem long sleeves, Black Leggings, Black felt boots, Black felt pirate hat with purple feather and Black Eye Patch.