August 2010 Notable Toys — Plush

These cute 15” teddy bears are dressed in cheerleading outfits, pom-poms, and accent bow in their hair.  Available in three assorted colors of blue, pink, and red. Outfits are embroidered with team spirit sayings like “Go Team”, “I Love Cheer”, and  “Cheer”.  SRP: #13. Ages 3+.

The 10" Buttonz teddy bears are made of soft knit fabrics and are accented with bright print fabrics and feature buttons. Available in 13 styles.

This line of plush 12” Moms include Lioness, Tiger, White Tiger, and Leopard.  They tote their baby cubs gently in their mouths – just like in nature.

Fiesta is making a big “splash” with stuffed animals in fun bubble print fabric – Bubblegum Pink and Ocean Blue. Bubble series animals include a 16.5” dolphin and orca, 14” stingray, and 61” snake. Fiesta offers both fun, novelty designs in Sea Life, and a full line of realistic Sea Life including sharks, sea otters, dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and more.

The "Gotta Love Me" plush characters from Fiesta include the Everyday Critters: Puddles the frog, Sunshine the bear, Rascal the puppy, and Whiskers the cat. This plush line also features Jungle animals including Leo the lion, Mimi the monkey, and Peanuts the elephant. Each has an embroidered heart and endearing “Gotta Love Me” message.

This Mini Firefly finger puppet features a leather-like head, stitched wings, and furry body, plus a bright green abdomen.

This detailed baby dragon features a pair of whelp wings, a long tail, and spiky scales running along its back. Movable mouth and front feet.

This plush dog handbag is designed to look like a real pug. Ant wears a holiday-themed outfit, with a Christmas tree sweater and silver lame reindeer antlers. His tweed-lined pouch fits a few essential items, and he comes with a detachable faux-leather strap. OUR SAMPLE, WHICH WE REVIEWED IS FOR SALE. please call 310-979-4330 to purchase it with a credit card for $45. Ask for the Publisher.

This 9" talking plush is a re-creation of the character from the "Star Wars" films. With a press of a button kids can hear Dath Vader's trademark breathing sounds.

This 9" talking plush is a re-creation of the beloved character from the "Star Wars" films. With a press of a button kids can hear R2-D2's trademark beeping sounds.

This keychain, featuring the Star Wars character Darth Vader, makes breathing noises when his belly is pressed. He measures about 4" x 2.5."

This keychain, featuring the "Star Wars" character Yoda, speaks when his belly is pressed. He measures about 4" x 2.5."

This limited-edition bright red plush replicates the film and comic character Hellboy, and comes wearing his signature outfit.

Bedrock Buddies are Pillow Pets straight from the pre-historic ages. Children can revisit the land of dinosaurs with these super-soft plush creatures that are snuggly companions for imaginative play and comfy pillows for bed, television or travel time. Bedrock Buddies include Pterodactyl, Triceratops and T-Rex pets. "The My Pillow Pets products have been safety tested and use high quality chenille to make a snuggly soft toy and pillow," Heidi Niehart, Director of Sales and Marketing for CJ Projects told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Product; 2009 iParenting Media Excellent Product Award; 2009 Mr. Dad Seal of Approval

With huggable soft plush bodies, luggable detachable straps, lovable personalities and stuffable zip open mouths, these multi-play toys are designed to be an adventure buddy, soft toy or pajama keeper. "A usable toy from toddlers to school aged kids," Kate Nicolson, Director O.B. Designs, told TDmonthly.

This toy is designed to be a playful, interactive adventure with shapes, colors and sizes to stack, fit, share, compare and “wear.” The set includes one 12" Eebee doll and four soft “wearable” shapes that easily slip on and off of Eebee’s arms and legs. "This truly interactive doll is a modern, playful twist on classic stacking toys. Rather than just a spindle and four shapes, If The SHAPE FITS Eebee provides babies and parents with countless explorations beyond simple stacking," Every Baby Company President Stephen Gass told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2009 NAPPA Gold Award

Zhu Zhu Baby hamsters have a roller ball under their tummy to rock and roll around when nudged. Butter Cheeks is a yellow hamster with a pink diaper, and comes with three "baby" accessories.   
  — As of 8.16.10, this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 3 reviews on ToysRUs.com and was listed No. 26 in best-selling toys and games. PROS: Durable, easy to control, realistic movements.

This kit allows children to customize a plush animal through painting, stitching and embellishing. The kits are designed to be interchangeable and come ready-to-assemble with simple instructions. Embroidery floss, stuffing, a safety needle and a complete outfit are included.

Like the rest of the toy monsters offered by CurlyQ Cuties, the Mega-Sized Monster is completely customizable and is designed as an activity for parents and children to do together. The Mega-Sized Custom Monster is about 260-percent bigger than the standard CurlyQ Cuties Monster and comes in 14 body shapes with a variety of features. After selecting the Monster’s shape, children can choose their new friend’s color, eyes, belly shape and mouth shape. After each selection, customers get to see how their Monster will look prior to purchase. Designing a monster is simple and can be done with a few clicks at www.DesignAMonster.com.

Lila is a combination of soft toy and modular toddler seating. Three pieces "puzzle" together to make this comfy friend.

These squishy, tactile cats feature a pastel color palette and buttery soft fabric. Designed for little hands, they are easy to hold and provide a cushioning and soothing effect. The Flat Cat measures 14" and is machine washable, and has hypoallergenic stuffing. Polyester fiber. Made in USA.

The Emotes characters are designed to educate children about feelings. This huggable blue Super "The Confident" plush measures 10" tall.

The Emotes characters are designed to educate children about feelings. This Mixy "The Confused" keychain is made from purple and red fabric and measures 4" tall.

This cuddly, huggable plush is designed to look realistic and can stand on its own.