October 2008 Notable Toys — Plush

Soft and cuddly, these bright-eyed plush mascots will delight any child - and many adults! Each of the five mascots represents the fish, panda, Tibetan antelope, swallow or Olympic flame and brings wishes for friendship and peace. Comes in its own box. Each sold separately.

These adorable monkey slippers are quickly becoming a heart-warming (and foot-warming) staple for young and old alike.  With four new sizes this year, multiplying monkeys means more happy customers!  Ages 0+  Machine-washable and dryer-safe.

Ring is sales and the cheery warmth of the holiday season with our wonderfully jolly Santa Sock Monkeys.  From stocking stuffer size to the original, huggable 20", these favorites will bring extra cheer to the holidays.  Ages 0+ for the 10" and 20", 4" size aged for 3+.  All machine washable and dryer safe.

Fashioned after the classic Sock Monkey, these frogs take snug-ability and sales to the next level! Machine washable and dryer safe.

Classic in their own way, the teddy bear has become even nostalgic as a version of the favorite sock monkeys.  Huggable and comforting just like both of the originals, this combination teddy bear is a favorite for years to come.  As with all sock animals by Think of It, fully machine washable and dryer safe.

With fringed, silky fabulousness, this pillow cushion adorns the mask of a Lucha Libre, complete with lace-ups on the back of the cushion. Several Lucha Libre masks are also available. Each are 8-9" in diameter. Hand-made in Mexico City by FabricaPop.

Hang these in your car off of the rearview mirror. These Pan Dulce Fuzzies come in pairs of different themes such as Vanilla and Strawberry or Chocolate and Vanilla.

The Pan Dulce "Vanilla" back pack is one of three available back packs in this line. Approximately 10" in diameter, the back pack clearly displays the Pan Dulce theme while wearing on a person's back.

This soft, plush coin purse comes in a chocolate color. The coin purse has a zipper to store coins securely inside the pouch. Other Pan Dulce coin purses include Vanilla and Strawberry.

His nightcap and sweet smile look cute and innocent, but this plush bear talks dirty: “I like it when you touch me there!” he proclaims when you squeeze his chest. Slightly less nasty than his cousins, he stands nearly 11-inches tall. Bedtime Teddy is the first-ever oversized Swear Bear ! Only 900 Bedtime Teddies are available.

This gift set includes a 4-oz. plastic bottle of all-natural monster spray made with organic essential oils that help induce sleep; “Bye Bye Monster, Joey’s Adventure on Monster Street” storybook, which takes a little boy on a nighttime adventure with his new monster friend; and a 16” under-stuffed monster named Barley. All three products come in a colorful box. Kelly Lucente, co-creator of the "Bye Bye Monster" line, told TDmonthly that "73 percent of children age 4-12 experience nighttime fear. ... Test-marketed with the help of child psychologists, teachers, parents and Montessori children, there is nothing on the market today doing what this product has been designed to do … assist children with nighttime fear." This product won a 2008 Best Picks award from Dr. Toy as well as a 2008 Preferred Choice Award from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: August 15, 2008.

The Foundling Whale is approximately 7” long with a 100-percent organic cotton shell filled with unbleached cotton clippings and embroidered eyes for added safety. The Foundling Whale is one of the most environmentally friendly toys and makes a great gift for children and grandchildren. With nothing to fall off and choke a child, this toy is even safe for newborns, making it perfect gift for eco-conscious families. Launch date: 1992.