August 2010 Notable Toys — Designer Toys

This Gloomy Bear resembles a classic teddy bear. He has super-soft fur, signature Gloomy Bear claws, and a ribbon tied around his neck.

Anemone Barbie by Christian Louboutin is the third doll in the series designed by the renowned footwear designer.  Barbie has wavy red hair and wears a stunning lime green gown with a purple bow attached as an elegant train. Red-soled lavender shoes and a glittery bracelet complete her red carpet look. More shoes are included with Louboutin's signature red dustbags and boxes.

Batman and the Joker are brought to life by Mezco in the unique urban-styled Mez-Itz format.

The Green Hornet is brought to life by Mezco in the unique urban-styled Mez-Itz format.

Available in a light and dark grain finish, these 8" Qees feature detailing that makes them look like real wood and a teddy-bear-like face design.
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Collectors can bring nature indoors with this special edition Qee. The faux grass, ladybug-adorned "Save the Earth" Qee is 8" tall and requires no watering, fertilizer, trimming or other maintenance.

"Color Me Cosmo," designed by the creator of the chidren's book "Cosmo The Boat Cat" and made in the USA, encourages children to use their imagination to create a colorful Cosmo to share with family and friends. "Color Me Cosmo" is a 12" cotton stuffed animal with a handy pocket sewn on the back with three washable makers. Cosmo is washable and can be used again and again.

Israeli designer Merav Flam lets kids become designers, too, with the Manuella Drawing Doll. The blank dolls are made from water-resistant paper so children can use the included permanent markers to create their own keepsake.‬
— Coolil’s Noa Levy called the Drawing Dolls “a dream come true for children and their parents.”
— Designist Dream’s Zeva praised the Drawing Dolls for being the “perfect combination of attention to detail and simplicity.”
— Karin Kloosterman, of Green Prophet, liked that the dolls can be decorated again and again but cautioned that the Drawing Doll is not very huggable due to its water-resistant paper construction.

From Medicom's "Star Trek" series comes the Mr. Spock Be@rbrick. Based on the character from JJ Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" film, the vinyl toy is available in small and large sizes.

From Medicom's "Star Trek" series comes the Kirk and Uhura Be@rbrick 2-pack. Based on the characters from JJ Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" film, this limited-edition vinyl toy set comes packaged in a window box and was designed to complement the Mr. Spock Be@rbrick figure.

Originally designed for the French retailer Colette's Swarovski Exhibition, Medicom Toy's decadent Swarovski Be@rbrick comes encrusted in crystals and is available in small and large sizes.

This drum by Toysmith's B. brand is filled with 8 instruments that toddlers will enjoy playing. The drum has a big handle and strap and can be played with the silly centipede drumsticks. Jingle bell ants, busy bee maraca and clacker, cute caterpillar tambourine and two shaka-shaka eggs are also included in the set.

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."