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October 2008 Notable Toys — Plush Gund’s Comfy Cozy is a 24-inch plush blanket with a full satin underside and a plush animal pillow. The blankets come in a variety of colors and animals including a monkey, cow, lamb, horse, lion, bear, puppy, and kitten. — “There are so many that are good, but I say Gund Comfy Cozies — the larger size a baby can lie on” are my best-selling baby gifts, Dennis Hofstetter, owner of The Toy Store in Atlanta, told TDmonthly in July 2008. — “For babies, we have had a lot of success with the My First Teddy Bear [Comfy Cozy] blanket by Gund,” added Donna, owner of Treasured Child in LaGrange, Ky. “I have re-ordered twice and we just started carrying them six weeks ago.” — Eleven percent of 66 retailers mentioned a Gund product when discussing as top-selling gifts for babies in summer 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20314 (added 8/28/2008) . This fashionable poodle is one in a line of plush pets featuring interactive computer play. Using a special code specific to the pet, kids can log onto the Webkinz website, meet the pet’s online counterpart, and build special rooms with points gained from answering trivia questions. Online, this pet’s special item is the Poofy Poodle Chair, and its special food is Licorice Canepés. — Terry Myers, owner of Kaledioscope Toys in Round Rock, Texas, told TDmonthly in July 2008 that her store sells about 350 Webkinz per month. — “[We sell] about 100 per month,” said Donna, owner of The Perfect Present in Suwanee, Ga., who also named Webkinz as a best-selling gift item for girls. — Eleven percent of 66 retailers polled in summer 2008 cited Webkinz as their top-selling girl gift. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20308 (added 8/28/2008) . Handmade in Germany, this rabbit is created as close to nature as possible and is 7.1" long. Its exterior consists of high-quality woven fur and leather imitation. All KÖSEN plush animals conform to the highest safety standards. The materials, products and production are inspected by TÜV and meet all requirements of the European safety standard for toys, EN 71. Children may even keep this toy beyond childhood, to eventually pass on to their own children. The product received a 2008 Toy of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: 2001. Display Ideas: Group animals by natural habitat or geographical area. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20302 (added 8/27/2008) . These plush toys by Kids Preferred are made from 100-percent organic materials and are the first products in the Peter Rabbit...Naturally Better line. Each super-soft toy, dressed in a monogrammed outfit to identify the character, comes in a recyclable, reusable and PVC-free display/gift box. Peter stands 18" tall and carries a carrot. Launch date: June 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20301 (added 8/27/2008) . This funny fiend in soft velour has whimsical charm and embroidered accents. Designed by kids for kids, Buster is a keepsake gift with a delightful monster story on the hang tag and a charitable heart. A portion of sales is donated to Global Action for Children, a nonpartisan children's advocacy organization. The soft, security buddy addresses common childhood anxieties of fear and bullies, while helping to promote charitable deeds and raise awareness for less-fortunate children. Launch date: January 15, 2008. Display ideas: Offer a wide range of My Own Monster characters to create an eye-catching, colorful display. Promote sales with a free My Own Monster display sign available upon request with any My Own Monster order. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20295 (added 8/27/2008) . Lizzi, Animaland's 20" VIP Plush Snow Leopard, is one of five beautifully crafted and detailed “stuff-your-own-plush” designs developed for use exclusively with Animaland stuffing machines. VIP tags contain the conservation status, average lifespan, habitat, size, diet and fun facts about the species in English, French, German and Danish, providing educational and international appeal. Launch date: May 2008. Display Ideas: nimaland’s Stuff-Your-Own Plush is best displayed as both stuffed/dressed toys as well as unstuffed plush and clothing separately. If facilities and space allow, it is most effective to display unstuffed plush where customers can feel the different furs and handle the different styles. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20285 (added 8/27/2008) . Age Range: 3 to 8 SKU or Item #: pp-1004 Launch Date: October 2008 Gender: Girls
All over the planet, Pixies are losing their homes due to pollution, deforestation and global warming. Kids can save a Pixie and learn about the environment and ways to help. Planet Pixies are earth-friendly soft toys made from natural and organic cotton fabrics. They educate children, encourage their imaginations, and provide knowledge to make eco-conscious decisions. The Planet Pixies website includes interactive games and information on how to help the environment. Launch date: October 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20273 (added 8/27/2008) . Non-Electric Teddy Bear Stuffing Machine From: TEDDY BEAR STUFFERS Other products from TEDDY BEAR STUFFERS
 This counter-top teddy bear stuffing machine is perfect for portability and customer interaction. It comes with $1,200 of wholesale product and may be used as a stuffer for plush animals at existing stores, carnivals, fairs or home birthday parties. The stuffing machine can be used with an attendant handling the animal skin or the children can self-service without the need of an attendant for much greater interaction and involvement. Launch date: July 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20271 (added 8/27/2008) .  This adorable stuffed animal collection from Fun Friends, Inc. takes the company's top-selling characters and turns them into fun-loving round fur balls. Launch date: August 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20265 (added 8/27/2008) . Featuring various color palettes, designs and different textures, these flat shape characters are extra easy for little ones to grasp. "Bright Beginnings products benefit a children’s development by enticing them to explore through visual and tactile stimulation," said Stephanie Araujo, marketing coordinator for Russ Berrie. Launch date: 2008 ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20212 (added 8/25/2008) . Toddlers can open the barn door on this activity set and find a barnyard of fun just waiting for them. They'll be delighted to discover three soft removable friends inside: a cow that chimes, a squeaky little chick and a cute pig that rattles. "This playset combines different sights, sounds, and textures to encourage toddlers' development and stimulate their imagination," said Stephanie Araujo, marketing coordinator for Russ Berrie. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20211 (added 8/25/2008) . Dressed in his signature green corduroy overalls, this Touch-activated plush gently moves his head back and forth while he reads the endearing story of Corduroy bear in a sweet childlike voice. "A perfect bedtime - or anytime - companion, children will love to listen to this irresistible character's heartwarming tale over and over again," said Stephanie Araujo, marketing director for Russ Berrie. Launch date: 03/01/2008 ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20210 (added 8/25/2008) . Pan Dulce "Cochinito" (Piglet) Plush Zippered Coin Purse From: XOCHICO Other products from XOCHICO
 This design of this plush coin purse is based on a famous Mexican pastry, so should appeal to Latin-American customers. Launch date: September 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20154 (added 8/21/2008) . This make-up bag based on "Churro" pastry "appeals to Latino customers since Churro is a popular Latin American pastry," Owner Alonso Flores of Xochico told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20153 (added 8/21/2008) . This plush "Pan Dulce"-style novelty key chain has "unique appeal to [the] latino customer, since [the] design is based on traditional pastry," Owner Alonso Flores of Xochico told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20152 (added 8/21/2008) . NutQUACKER plush duck is dressed in his felt soldier outfit complete with embroidered details. "This Christmas plush entertains as it waddles around and quacks out the Christmas tune, 'The March Of The Wooden Soldiers,'" explained Stephanie Araujo, marketing coordinator for Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc. Launch date: 2008 ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20146 (added 8/21/2008) . This new line of marine-inspired plush allows members to create their own virtual and interactive aquarium amid realistic ocean scenery. Each SeaPal comes with a secret code that allows kids to log on to www.seapalsworld.com where they can personalize an aquarium, play games, chat with other fish in the sea, explore reefs and shipwrecks, and learn about marine life. "This is the ultimate marine-inspired, web-interactive plush that lets kids build their own virtual aquarium amid realistic ocean scenery," said Stephanie Araujo, marketing coordinator for Russ Berrie. Launch date: 07/01/2008 ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20143 (added 8/21/2008) .  Kids can build their favorite words over and over again with this fun pull-apart set. Mix and match with other pull-apart WordFriends to create new words. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20140 (added 8/21/2008) .  Kids can build their favorite words over and over again with this fun pull-apart set. Mix and match with other pull-apart WordFriends to create new words. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20139 (added 8/21/2008) .  Kids can build their favorite words over and over again with this fun pull-apart set that can be mixed and matched with other pull-apart WordFriends to create new words. "WordWorld, a new innovation in the literacy landscape, brings words to life through a patent-pending methodology that embeds words into the objects they represent. WordWorld toys help kids understand that letters form words and words have real meaning in their lives!" Rona Iny, marketing and outreach manager for WordWorld, told TDmonthly. This product received a 2008 Seal of Excellence Award from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20136 (added 8/21/2008) .  Age Range: 6 and up SKU or Item #: 2549 Launch Date: January 1980
Monchichi, Monchichi, oh so soft and cuddly. Every mom remembers her favorite toy from the '80s — Monchichi. Each Monchichi plush doll is 6" high and is able to suck its thumb. Launch date: 1980. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20115 (added 8/21/2008) . National Geographic Kids Polar Bear From: INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC Other products from INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC
 This high-quality plush animal is designed to reflect the unique characteristics of its species with accuracy and respect. This Amazing Animal includes a collectible fun fact card featuring gorgeous National Geographic photography and amazing facts about the polar bear, "[helping] children learn about their plush new friend in a way that is historically and scientifically accurate," Nicole Tiedemann, PR coordinator for R&J Public Relations, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20112 (added 8/21/2008) .
Made of 100% Australian sheepskin, this Flat Friend is made in the shape of a Koala that matches the real marsupial and comes with a gift card. The Flat Friend Koala can be purchased by itself or with one of the available 100% cotton drawstring bags or carry bags. Child friendly and safety tested. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20026 (added 8/8/2008) .
Flat Friends' new range of animal character puppets such as the Snow Leopard are designed to help to educate children to learn more about endangered species by nurturing a dialogue between children about the animals. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20025 (added 8/8/2008) . Flat Friends - Grey Kangaroo with Drawstring Bag From: AMAROO USA LLC Other products from AMAROO USA LLC
 Packaged together are this plush Flat Friends Kangaroo and a Flat Friend 100% cotton drawstring bag that has an illustration of the Kangaroo. Other themes are also included, such as Koala, Chimpanzee, and Crocodile. There are 22 Flat Friends Soft Animals available in the range. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20024 (added 8/8/2008) .
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