December 2011 Notable Toys — Collectibles

This set comes with Strawberry Shortcake, Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Meringue, Orange Blossom and Plum Pudding, each with her very own pair of shoes and leggings. With five dolls, five pairs of shoes, five dresses and five pairs of leggings, kids can mix and match outfits to suit their sense of style.
— As of 12/30/2011 this product had 4.4 out of 5 stars from 14 reviews on ToysRUs.com.

These large plush Uglydolls have a mini Uglydoll in their pouch. Launch date: May 2012.
— Shana Hack, owner of Moon Rabbit Toys in Santa Fe, N.M., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2012 survey that they sell a couple dozen Ugly Dolls each month, though sales have slowed slightly.
— Bill Sartain, owner of Tutoring Toy in Salt Lake City, Utah, told TDmonthly in a Fall 2012 survey that Ugly Dolls are one of their best selling tween products.

Looking Glass is a highly detailed line of miniature glass figures. Each figure is made from 100% colored glass and they have no paint or tampo printing, so they will never fade. Within our twelve collections there are over 290 different styles to choose from. Launch date: March 2011.

Piperoid is a paper craft robot designed and produced in Japan. The robot is made out of just paper pipes with pre-drilled holes and marks to cut, fold, and connect the pipes without the need of glue or tape. All kids need is a pair of scissors, and with minimal assembly they can bring their own Piperoid to life. Launch date: April 2009.

Space Adventure series is an extension of Cube Figures where each of the three packages (episodes) include two Cube Figures along with over 90 blocks to create two space crafts for them to go in and fight the evil. In addition, the package contains a Manga (Japanese-style comic book) which outlines the background stories of the characters and links the three episodes. The instruction booklet included details the steps needed to build not only the two space crafts but also the mega robot which can be assembled by collecting all three packages. Launch date: October 2012.

Les Chéries' Camille loves fashion, just like the young girls of today. And when it is cold outside, she loves to dress for the weather in style. 13 inches tall. All-vinyl body. Blue sleeping eyes.

Thanks to its cuddly soft, beanbag body, Calin Laughing Flowers can be posed just like a real baby.
Calin baby dolls can wear any fashion from the Mon Premier collection. Corolle also offers a wide selection of nursery accessories specially sized for Calin babies. 12 inches tall. Brown sleeping eyes.

Cube Figures is a block figurine kit and comes in 16 pre-designed styles. Each components such as legs, hands and nose come apart, and the real fun begins when one starts to create their original characters by mix and matching components. The package also comes with a sticker sheet to dress up the characters, as well as a key chain strap. Launch date: October 2012.

MOGO Charms get clicked onto these Click Flops (the same charms that fit on MOGO Charmbands). Each pair of Click Flops is sold with 2 Bling Charms and come with a decorate gift bag to make an instant gift.

Cotton Candy Cutesies are truly sweet plush characters with wispy hair that looks just like cotton candy. Each scrumptious Cutesie has a distinct personality based on their flavor - from rainbow cookie and orange cream soda to bubblegum and hot cinnamon.

Zip-Itz are magical and mischievous plush creatures that came to life after a mysterious machinery malfunction at the Zany Zipper Factory. Instead of zippered rain boots, purses, wallets and more, the machines spewed out colorful Zip-Itz instead. While no one is quite sure how they came to be, one thing is for certain - they make the very best pals. Adorned with rainbow-teeth zippers that open to reveal secret pockets, Zip-Itz are perfect for hiding all kinds of treasures. Each creature has a unique personality. The line includes 12 Zip-Itz Miniz and 6 Zip-Itz. Launch date: 2012.

Zip-Itz are magical and mischievous plush creatures that came to life after a mysterious factory machinery malfunction at the Zany Zipper Factory. Instead of zippered rain boots, purses, wallets and more, the machines spewed out colorful Zip-Itz instead. While no one is quite sure how they came to be, one thing is for certain - they make the very best pals. Adorned with rainbow-teeth zippers that open to reveal secret pockets, Zip-Itz are perfect for hiding all kinds of treasures. Each creature has a unique personality, fabric pattern, design and story based on what they were intended to become at the factory. The line includes six Zip-Itz characters. Launch date: 2012.

These 3D images are of professional athletes from the National Basketball Association (NBA)and Major League Baseball (MLB), as well as cars from NASCAR. They come in 8" x 10" and 11.625" x 13.625" sizes and have an attached easel for standing. "They are 3 dimensional and are the only such product on the market that is licensed by the NBA, MLB, and NASCAR," David P. Bagliebter, CEO of Creative 3D, LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2010.

Annual plush bear for Amazon from Gund. Limited edition-2011 only. Soft and huggable. For children of all ages.

This set includes 1 piece of Babo, Ox, and Ice-Bat. Each with their own unique function. Babo does a back flip. Ox walks and spins his money. Ice-Bat hops.

Uglydoll Super Race Series – 6 cool tin Uglycars with friction motors. Go for a relaxing cruise with Cinko in the family wagon. Approx. 5" long.

Get the ultimate prop replica with this Tron Deluxe Identity Disc. Watch the lights change and swing the Disc around to activate the motion sounds just like in the movie. The Tron Deluxe Identity Disc includes: 1 Deluxe Identity Disc and 1 Display Stand.
— As of 10/25/2011 this product had 4.3 out of 5 stars from 8 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: accurate replica; good for collector and child. Cons: Light and sound effects are only average; lights don't stay on long.

A full, tulle skirt and delicate flowers sweetly accent this dancing doll's ensemble. She shows off her grace while holding a favorite teddy  bear. An ideal recital gift. Includes doll stand. Launch date: July 2011.

Giddy-up! With all of Raggedy Ann's charm, this darling rides off to her next imaginative adventure. Designed by award-winning designer and artist Linda Rick. Licensed by Precious Moments and Simon & Schuster. The full-vinyl doll is 9 inches tall and sits on a wooden rocking horse. Launch date: July 2011.

The Trash Pack Truck is a great place to store collectible trashies. It holds more than 10 at a time. Two trashies are included. Trash Pack is 'The Gross Gang in your garbage,' a new toy line of icky characters named after all the delights one might find in their trash can.
— As of 10/18/2011 this product had 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: Kids enjoy dumping their Trashies out of the truck. Cons: When the cans are stored inside they tend to move around.

Kids can play and explore with their mini lalaloopsy dolls in this Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse Playset as they climb, swing, and pretend in their very own treehouse. This fun hangout includes lots of fun activities, 2 exclusive Lalaloopsy Dolls, 2 Pets, and lots of accessories.
— As of 10/18/2011 this product had 3 out of 5 stars from 11 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: Cute; collectible; lots of details. Cons: Poorly made; expensive.

The RedaKai Championship Tin offers everything needed to play. Based on the animated cartoon series, RedaKai is a fast-paced card game of Kairu battles that is easy to learn and quick to play. Ideal for kids six and up, this two-to-four-player game helps build creative and strategic thinking skills during basic and advanced gameplay. The RedaKai Championship Tin comes complete with all cards and accessories essential to the game.

With a BEYSTADIUM™ arena to fight in and exclusive battle tops and launchers, kids can start their dueling practice as soon as they're set up. Customize the BEYSTADIUM with three battle cores: the Zip Core forces straight-line movement, the Chaos Core brings chaos to the tops' movement, and the Deflector Core brings craziness because it affects right-spin and left-spin tops differently. With the tournament grids and official rule book, kids will be ready to do battle . Set up the exclusive GALAXY PEGASUS™ and METEO L-DRAGO™ tops for a launching, spinning attack.
— As of 10/18/2011 this product had 4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: Fun; good starter kit. Cons: Expensive.
— As of 10/18/2011 this product had 3.5 out of 5 stars from 22 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Bey Media L-Drago is is a left-spinning top and is great; beys come assembled. Cons: not very durable; top has to be set just right before spinning, otherwise it won't go.
— In a Summer 2012 survey Deran Muckjian, owner of Catch a Falling Star in Lexington, Mass., told TDmonthly that they sell 40 Hasbro Beyblade figures every month.

Frankie, Clawdeen and Draculaura have all been getting ready together to "cut up" the dance floor and boogie the night away at the Dawn of the Dance at Monster High. This three-pack is the only place you can find Draculaura in her Dawn of the Dance outfit.