June 2009 Notable Toys — Collectibles

This Santa in a car figurine is also a distinctive secret box. Owners just lift the front hood of the car to unlock the secret box and hide their treasures. It features rich, decorative painting with detailed ornaments, a jovial expression on Santa’s face, and distinctive carving. The hand-painted product is limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide. Launch date: 2008.

With this collectible bracelet line, girls pick a one-size-fits-all elastic cuff bracelet and choose from a variety of badges to customize their look. A selection of animals, pop art, rockin’ badges and more is available. Limited editions, gems and licensed images will add to the collectible badge mix. Each bracelet holds six badges that easily click on and off the bracelets. Additional badge accessories will include handbags, a headband and a belt. Retail prices are as follows: badges: $1.50; bracelets: $3.00; additional accessories range: $4.00 - $16.00. "Badges are very popular and have an Asian and European trend factor. Add in the fact the badges are collectible and the kid-friendly price point — it makes the Badge Bands and Badge Wear a great addition to our jewelry line," Sarah Koth, PR manager for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly.

The modern design aesthetic of Paul Frank Industries coupled with the whimsical nature and personality of Julius is captured in these classic knitted monkeys. Knitted Monkeys are created in soft knit fabrics featuring classic crochet, knit, and chenille stitch patterns.  Featuring a loveable embroidered sock face and body, Knit Monkeys are available in white, brown, beige, pink, and Julius signature print knit fabric in pink and blue. Launch date: July 2009.

Babo is best friends with Wage...and the cookie jar. But once he gets to know you and the kinds of snacks you keep around the house, he will focus mostly on the snacks! Little Ugly Babo is 7" tall and won 2006 Toy of the Year Award, Oppenheim best Toy Award and the 2006 Parent's Choice Approved Award.

Wage is a hard worker, just like you! He works at the local Super Mart and wears his apron to serve his customers best. Does Super Mart know that Wage works there? Nope.But 14" tall Wage doesn't mind.He likes to put things in bags, especially snacks. Wage is the Ugly Doll that started a cultural phenomenon. Watch Video to learn more. Launch date: 2001.

Fluffy Theodora comes with a  bassinet with fabric that folds up to become a drawstring purse.

Mr. Kasoogi is a treasure hunter. He's had a lot of practice hunting for smaller items like candy, donuts, and even fruit. Now he's ready to take on the big challenges...But he needs a partner. Someone he can trust. Or maybe someone like you. Are you up for it? Will you be there when Mrs. Kasoogi turns the kitchen lights on and you're caught with your hand in the cookie jar? Yes? Good! You take the blame! Mr. Kasoogi doesn't mess with Mrs. Kasoogi. Launch date: Spring 2009.

Part of the Farm Life series, this Rodeo Bull is ready to buck. He measures 14.3 x 6.9 x 6.8 cm.
— Schleich’s small animal figures are consistent best sellers at Melody’s Choices in Fayetteville, Ark., as reported by Owner Steve Melody in April 2009.

Made with a whimsical variety of textured fabrics and colors, Nonos is one in a collection of six Deglingos Mini Clips (also BigBos the Wolf, Pikos the Hedgehog, Ratos the Rat, Milkos the Cow and Chikos the Hen). They are designed to be attached to luggage, key chains or purses, or to adorn a rear-view mirror. Launch date: 2009.

Trish's purple hair can be styled with her own little comb. She's posable and flexible — she can even wander onto the web, thanks to a secret code that lets little girls access an online Ty Girlz world.

One of the Beanie Babies 2.0, this ladylike plush ladybug comes with a secret code that lets kids play games on the web.

The world cup is his dream. Kicks the bear is the best on his team. He hopes that one day he'll be the pick. First he needs to improve his kick. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN RETIRED.

For those who love the 34" seated dolls in silicone/vinyl, Monika has created Kimmie. She has such an adorable sweet smile. Her brunette hair is braided and adorned with cute clips. She also has pretty brown eyes. Monika has dressed Kimmie in a white shirt with embroidered jeans and a red sweater. Kimmie's arms are sculpted into the shoulder plate and her legs go above the knees. Limited Edition 350 pieces.

Newborn babies are Laura's specialty. Talia is a beautiful new creation done in silicone/ vinyl, 20" in height. She has pretty blonde hair and beautiful brown eyes. Laura was inspired by a baby she saw to create this combination of brown eyes and blonde hair. The arms are sculpted above the elbows and the legs are sculpted to attach to the cloth body at the hips. The baby is weighted to feel like a real baby. She is dressed in an adorable outfit that Laura selected for her. Limited Edition 350 pieces.

April is a pretty young girl sculpted by Monika Peter-Leicht. 40" in height in a seated position. She has a new style of leg that has more bend in it than previous Monika Peter-Leicht dolls as requested by her collectors. Her newly sculpted arms are sculpted into her shoulder plate and have more bend than Taylor's arms. She has pretty blonde hair and blue eyes. April has on a pretty red and white dress with coordinating red shoes and white ruffled socks. On her bodice is a starburst of red beading. Limited Edition 350 pieces.

Doris has created an adorable new baby. She can be posed on her back looking at her hands and she can kneel. The full body offers alot of options for posing and for redressing this beautiful baby. 21" in silicone/vinyl. Tammy with her full body sculpt can be redressed in any outfit of your choice. She has pretty blonde hair and blue eyes. Doris has dressed her in a cute summery outfit with a soft green shirt and white onsie with pink ruffled edges. Accessory is not included. Limited Edition 350 pieces.

Monika has created Savannah scaling 40" in vinyl. She has a beautiful face with pretty blue eyes and an incredibly gorgeous strawberry blonde wig. Her hair comes all the way down to her waist in soft curls. She has arms that are sculpted into her shoulder plate. Her legs are sculpted well above the knees. She is dressed in a pretty yellow and white striped shirt with an adorable ruffled edge skirt. She has on pretty matching white shoes. She comes with a wooden doll stand. Limited Edition 350 pieces.

Fiorenza who lives in Italy has created an adorable new baby. Mariana is 22" in silicone/vinyl. Her arms are sculpted above the elbows and her legs are sculpted above the knees. Mariana has chunky arms and legs. She has a weighted cloth body so she feels like a real baby when you hold her. She has brunette hair and pretty blue eyes. Fiorenza has dressed her in a cute onesie outfit and she wears a diaper underneath. Limited Edition 350 pieces.

Mackenna is an adorable little girl with an expression that will make you smile as well. She has arms sculpted above the elbow and legs sculpted that attach to the cloth body. She has reddish brown hair and pretty blue/green eyes. She is dressed in a pink and green watermelon style dress with her name embroidered on the collar. She also has on a beaded bracelet. Limited Edition 350 pieces.

Monika has created Addison, her first 44" seated doll in vinyl. Addison's newly sculpted arms are sculpted above the elbow with cloth that attaches to her body for easy mobility. She has a nice full breast plate. Her legs are sculpted to just below her knees for ease in posing. Addison has beautiful very long brunette hair with red highlights and pretty green eyes. Monika has wrapped her hair with pretty pink ribbon and pink clips. She has dressed her in a cute outfit with a ruffled shirt and 3/4 length pants. She has on white socks with a pretty ruffle and pink matching shoes. Limited Edition 350 pieces.

Keira is 34" in vinyl. Keira has pretty blonde hair drawn up on the top in a ponytail with bangs and tendrils hanging down in front and back. She has beautiful blue eyes. Monika has sculpted Keira with arms that go in the shoulder plate and legs sculpted well above the knees. Keira is dressed in a cute white tee shirt and deep pink patchwork jumper. She has on coordinating shoes. She comes with a wooden doll stand. Limited Edition 350 pieces.

Monika Levenig has created an incredible new full body sculpt with 11 joints for her new Hailey. Ht 40" in vinyl. Hailey can be posed many ways that would not be possible without the joints that Monika sculpted for this special doll. The ball joints are in the elbows and the knees. The knee joints are done just above the knee for a beautiful look when seated. Also there are regular joints in the wrists that allow for unique positioning of her hands as well. Hailey comes to life with all her different poses. Her face with the open mouth expression is sure to make you smile. She also has beautiful long blonde silky hair and blue eyes. She is dressed in a cute pink and green dress with coordinating shoes. She comes with a wooden doll stand. Limited Edition 350 pieces.

From Summit Entertainment's hit film "Twilight" comes Tonner's Bella Swan, sculpted in the likeness of the film’s character (as portrayed by Kristen Stewart). This TONNER CHARACTER FIGURE™ is approximately 15” tall and includes 15 points of articulation (neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, bust line, waist, hips, knees and ankles). She has hand-painted features and rooted saran hair. Bella comes dressed straight from the movie in a tank top under an embroidered peasant top, boot-cut corduroys, socks, shoes with working laces, and a detailed jacket. Launch date: March 2009.
— In a Summer 2011 survey Lucille Island, owner of Doll World and Surroundings in Columbus, Ga., said that Tonner dolls were among her best-sellers.