December 2012 Notable Toys — Dolls

Planet Sock Monkey is a limited edition, collectible soft doll line full of bold style and unconventional attitude, daring to go where no monkey has gone before. Each 10" knit sock monkey comes clothed in its signature, detailed fashion and features a unique accessory. These characters are only available for a limited time, so snatch them up before they hightail it outta here! But no worries, more characters will arrive to take their place...

My name is Ima Bananerd, and yes, I am proud to be a nerd. I am of above average intelligence and enjoy studying. I also love performing science experiments and testing theories; it is very much like a mystery! Plus, it is the only time I am not awkward and clumsy; I trip just walking down the hall, but I never spill chemicals or cause explosions! For fun, I write the advice column for our school paper (shhhhh). No one has a clue that I am "Dear Nan," and I am really good at it!

Our Deluxe Townhouse allows young girls to play and explore in a whole new world without leaving the house. This adorable wooden dollhouse comes with 30 accessory pieces and makes a great gift for any occasion. It’s so much fun to play interior decorator and move the different furniture pieces from room to room. Features include: 27 pieces of furniture & 3 mini dolls; Folds up for easy storage; Outdoor patio area; 3 levels and 12 rooms of open space; Vivid, detailed backgrounds; Made of composite wood materials; Packaged with detailed, step-by-step assembly instructions; No assembly required.
— Isaac Judd from Magic Beans in Brookline, Mass., told TDmonthly in a June 2013 survey that they usually sell one of these houses during the holidays.

What's a day without adventure? Polly and her friends wouldn't know since every day is an adventure, particularly when play moves off the floor and onto the wall. This treehouse play set features safe for walls command strips from 3M to really elevate play, a suction cup piece count adds even more upside-down fun. With multiple levels for play, the treehouse has plenty of built-in adventure. Polly doll can travel between floors in the basket lift or use the slide for a quicker move. A trap door can hide Polly doll or her pet, while a satellite space features two hanging sleeping bags for when there's a break in the action. Set includes Polly doll, 2 sleeping bags, kitty and other piece count. Use the enclosed 3M Command Strips to create a variety of interchangeable destinations with just one complete set. Launch date: 2012.
— As of 12/05/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4 reviews on Amazon.com.

The ghouls are ready for one of their favorite classes at Monster High - Dance class. Of course, each ghoul brings her own unique style to class. Lagoona Blue is graceful sea-monster chic in her flowing ballet outfit. Includes doll, brush, and accessory. Launch date: 2012.

The ghouls are ready for one of their favorite classes at Monster High - Dance class. Of course, each ghoul brings her own unique style to class. Howleen is rocking a cute hip-hop fashion and pink hairdo. Includes doll, brush, and accessory.
— As of 12/05/2012 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on Amazon.com.

Girls will want to play out their favorite Believix moments from the show with these beautiful Winx Club Believix fairy dolls. With 11 points of articulation, girls can recreate any fashionable pose they want. The dolls come with a pair of sparkly Believix wings that plug into the Winx "X" on their back allowing for magical transformation from girl to fairy.

The ghouls of Monster High each have their beautifying routines to ensure they always look fierce. Without a good night's sleep, Abbey Bominable can really become a beast. This cool bed ensures she gets her beauty rest. With an igloo headboard and icy accessories, it reminds her of home, a pillow, blanket, ice slush drink and pet bed for Shiver add even more creature comforts. If she has trouble sleeping, she can write in her diary or count snowflakes. Accessories include a snowflake lamp, ice clock and ice TV.

The ghouls of Monster High each have their beautifying routines to ensure they always look fierce. Frankie Stein loves to get ready to go out at her striking vanity. Seated in her chair before the opening mirror, she can style her hair with the hair dryer, apply makeup using the palette and wrench makeup brush, get energized with a charging cord and battery train case and add her signature scent from the beaker perfume. A drawer and shelves give her plenty of room to work, while photo stickers let girls decorate to suit their style.

Children will learn to fasten buttons, zippers, snaps, shoe laces, buckles and more, while playing with these multicultural dressing dolls. Each doll measures  15-3/4" tall. Ages 3 - 9. Surface-washable. Launch date: January 2013.

The ghouls have always stayed home on Halloween but not this year. They've decided to come out of hiding to take back this haunting holiday in fangtastic, over-the-top costumes.

Cyanne is wearing sweet candy fashions to celebrate Dee’s 16th birthday. She got super inspired by Peppermints and designed candy-striped leggings and a crinkly candy wrapper skirt to match her crimped pigtails. This whole look is minty-fresh. Each Peppermint inspired Cyanne Doll comes with a fashion activity book with a Dee-licious craft idea.

This little girl is not feeling well, but her mommy can make her feel all better. As girls check on their toddler with the included medical instruments, the doll will interact with all sorts of phrases. She responds "Ahhhh" to the tongue depressor and giggles when the reflex hammer makes her knee pop up (it really kicks). The stethoscope makes a heartbeat sound and lights up, the ear checker goes from happy to sad with the click of a button, and the doll's forehead lights up red with a fever that the working medicine dropper will cure. Also includes a syringe, role-play name badge and doctor's kit that stores everything away neatly once baby feels better.

Blossom Cottage is a wooden doll house that comes complete with a family of dolls, cat, dog and all the furniture kids need. It has a convenient carry handle in the roof so that it is easily transportable and the front folds down to make the garden.

Barbie doll is the ultimate fashion icon, so of course she has the ultimate closet to hold all her clothes. This ultra-glamorous closet features plenty of places to store and display Barbie doll's trendy fashions and accessories - and even comes with fun, functional silver-colored hangers. Girls can show off shoes on the shelves, stash accessories in the sliding drawer, and hang dresses in the closet or on the closet doors. Plus, the pullout dressing rack helps Barbie decide what to wear next. 20+ pieces include Barbie fashions, shoes, purses, and hangers.
— David Stelzer, owner of Shananigans Toy Store in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly in a June 2015 survey that Barbie is their best-selling doll brand.

This wooden play castle features hand-painted pink accents to keep any princess happy in her castle, plus two removable turrets, balconies, flying buttress, flag and a working drawbridge. Castle opens fully for hours of engaging play. Measures 17.5"L x 27"W x 15.25"H.
— As of 10/26/2012 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 207 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Aesthetically pleasing; durable. Cons: Several reviewers said that the openings to the castle were extremely small, making it difficult to get furniture in and out; some reviewers mentioned the wood splintering.

The perfect toy for doll mommies and teddy daddies to create a first home for their little friends. This doll's house has lots of accessories and is easy to carry wherever you go. Includes a chair, sleeping bag, pillow and three hangers. When kids are done playing, they can just close it up and take it with them. Includes carrying handle. Made of cotton/polyester. Measures 41" x 13" x 28" when open. Dolls are not included.

The canopy converts the carry cot for doll or teddy into a comfy little bed. When the doll or teddy want to be taken along to grandma or grandpas, the canopy is simply removed and the carrying straps attached. Bed includes pillow, blanket and canopy. Made of cotton/polyester.

Kids can enjoy hours of spooky fashion fun with Draculara, Clawdeen, and Frankie Stein from Monster High. These stylish dolls are dressed like characters from famous spooky tales.

The interactive Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Star Doll set comes with 6 removable hairstyles that play 6 different songs when placed on Harmony's head. Simply mount her on the dancing stage, press her chest, and watch as she sings, grooves and spins her hair around. Includes 1 doll, 1 stage, 6 hairpieces, 1 rattling pet cat and 1 poster.

18 inch doll bed linens feature pink and white stripe cotton and white accents. Triple Bunk Bed Pink Stripe Linens Features: (3) mattress covers, (3) pillow cases, (3) coverlets. 100 % cotton. Quality crafted.

Almost everybody can bring her doll to the sleepover. After all the dolls are snuggled down in their matching, stacked bunks, the slumber begins inviting everyone to awaken on the sunny side of the bed. Includes: (3) mattresses, (3) pillows, Dowel stacking devices, (3) sets of Round fenials. Designed in the Windsor style of quality constructed wood. Measures 21.5” x 29” x 11.5”.

18 inch doll day bed with trundle bed. All wood construction, quality-crafted in traditional cottage beadboard design with a classic arched silhouette style, this bed comfortably sleeps 2 dolls up to 20". Trundle can be concealed under the day bed. Linens include two mattresses, pillows, pillow cases, mattress covers and coverlets.Measures 13"x22"x11".

Kids can celebrate the magic of Christmas with these collectible figurines straight from An Elf’s Story™. With Chippey, Snowflake, Wordsworth, and Zart, it’s a world of fun for kids looking to have an extravaganzalorious time letting their imaginations run wild. Add Santa Claus (sold separately) to experience the full wonder of the North Pole. Elves stand 3 ¼” tall, and Santa Claus is 5”.