December 2014 Notable Toys — Plush

Pretty Pink Penelope and Beautiful Blue Brittany (shown with bodies tucked in) make delightful friends!

Inspired by a child's drawings, they have soft cushy pillow heads, with small stuffed bodies that tuck inside. As a friend to dream with, they spark positive, imaginative play, and encourage children to Be A Dreamer®. As a pillow, Dream Frenz put the fun in FUNctional! Each one has a coordinated quilted soft fabric on the back. U.S. Pat. No. 8,321,978

Shimmer the Star and Marlin the Moon make bedtime magical as their faces glow in the dark! Sol the Sun is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Inspired by a child's drawings, they have soft cushy pillow heads, with small stuffed bodies that tuck inside. As a friend to dream with, they spark positive, imaginative play, and encourage children to Be A Dreamer®. As a pillow, Dream Frenz put the fun in FUNctional! Each one has a coordinated quilted soft fabric on the back. U.S. Pat. No. 8,321,978

Ruggedly handsome, PJ the Pirate with Merry the Mermaid, and Sol the Sun (shown with body tucked in).

Inspired by a child's drawings, they have soft cushy pillow heads, with small stuffed bodies that tuck inside. As a friend to dream with, they spark positive, imaginative play, and encourage children to Be A Dreamer®. As a pillow, Dream Frenz put the fun in FUNctional! Each one has a coordinated quilted soft fabric on the back. U.S. Pat. No. 8,321,978

Licensed soft doll in whimsical 2-dimensional design by artist Jennifer Vallez makes a big fashion statement with creative fun! Oversized 18" woven cotton doll features a black and white screen-print outfit on front and contrasting custom textile print on back for coloring and decorating with any favorite markers.

Lennja is a big sister! Her Elin don't always get along but they are the best of friends and they love to play. They will play and help teach your little one what being as sister means. Lennja and Elin have soft bodies and are 12" and 8" respectively.

Out of hibernation and fresh from the den comes the newest POLAR BEAR CUB from Folkmanis® Puppets. Heirloom design with soft plush fur, padded paws and a workable mouth, this cuddly glacial gladiator will easily find a warm place in your heart.

Spanish for "little armored one" the ARMADILLO puppet is a ball of fun! Featuring a “plated” shell fabric and leathered-looking skin, you can animate all four legs and the head. When he’s feeling shy, roll him into his shell using the hook and loop fasteners.

Born with brown spots as protective camouflage, the MOUNTAIN LION CUB is well suited for a solitary existence. The puppet, however, is too adorable to resist with its sweet expressive eyes. Imagine it mewing for attention with its movable mouth and you’ll want to adopt this big cat baby as your own!

The DRAGON IN TURRET is the latest pop-up from the magic makers at Folkmanis® Puppets. King of this castle is a lively baby dragon with colorful metallic accents. Movable mouth and arms come to life as you imagine your own fairytale.

In a quirky stance and ready to play, the FRILLED LIZARD puppet is full of surprises. With multiple variations of movement in his mouth and forelegs, you can even make his collar frill forward and back with a gentle squeeze of your fingers.

Fantasy play just got more entertaining with the Folkmanis® WINGED DRAGON puppet. Fierce and bold, this green flying reptile is a handful of fun. Create your own fairytale by animating the mouth and wings of this magical beast.
— Mary Porter, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly in an April 2015 survey that Folkmanis puppets are one of her store's top-two best-selling infant & toddler toys.
— In a June 2015 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Folkmanis was their best-selling puppet brand.

Aurora's® My Little Pony collection is getting a sparkling new design in 2015! The new ponies feature styles, brush-able hair with mylar highlights that make them sparkle. With already 40+ styles in the collection, the 12 new additions in best-selling 6.5" and for the first time in 13" sizes are a must have for retailers in 2015. Also, don't forget that these amazing new additions complement an already popular and award-winning Aurora sculpted hair My Little Pony collection.

Raggedy AnnTM is celebrating her 100th birthday in 2015! As one of the most classic and beloved dolls in American history this will be some kind of party! To celebrate, all Aurora® Raggedy AnnTM & Raggedy AndyTM dolls in 2015 will include a limited edition 100th Anniversary hangtag that is sure to continue the legacy of these iconic dolls as well as new special 2015 anniversary doll editions that will be introduced throughout the year.
MSRP: $15-$35
Age: 18mo+

Smokey Gray Cat is 16”" and very silky soft and cuddly! She has an irresistible face with clear blue cat eyes and her markings are beautiful. She looks real and is the perfect gift for any age...

Astra Unicorn Floppy Unicorn is 12" of Pink Fun! She is one of a new Douglas Collection called, "Tickled Pink"
The collection appeals to girls' love for sparkle and bling...and, of course unicorns too!
She is made of soft, fluffy fabrics with that Douglas glow...ages 2-7

Blossom is a 12" tall new Douglas "Sweet Petite!" Sweet Petites come with a matching bag and feature the most original, designer, fresh spring fabrics. Blossom is a breath of fresh air and fun to carry with a working Blossom Bag in the same material. The bag is 7" wide. Sweet Petites come in 4 pair styles Blossom Bunny, Bonnie Bunny, Madeline Mouse, and Dotty Pig. SRP Bunny: $14, Bag: $15

Fun and playful plush baby doll with kitty cat themed peekaboo. Soft and huggable plush pink and cream body and limbs with beautiful sweet baby face. Perfect for little baby fingers to grasp and explore.

Our signature buddy, MAX is a huggable honey colored bear that converts into a cherry red and bright blue ball. He is made of the softest fur available. Always ready for a game of catch or a quick snuggle, he is the ideal companion for your on-the-go child! Like all of his buddies, MAX unzips in the back to reveal a secret compartment perfect for storing all of life's little treasures. Dimensions: MAX: Teddy bear is 16 inches tall (standing), transforming into an 8 inch diameter plush ball.

The Ittybit is a chubby little snowbunny which is rounder than he is tall. This bunny makes the perfect friend for all ages. The plush bunny measures 6".
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Top Toy Award

This sweet owl—that conveniently clips right onto the crib—plays approximately five minutes of gentle nursery rhyme melodies while its tummy displays a soft, soothing glow for your little one to fall asleep to.

Soothe your little one into peaceful sleep with Brahms lullaby, played by this soft, plush bear.

Engagement and stimulation aid in baby’s growth and development. The Baby Starters Peek-a-boo Sock Monkey plays peek-a-boo and laughs along with baby when the foot is pressed. Baby will be engaged and entertained. Our sock monkey is designed to aid in the development of motor and social skills as baby grows. It makes a wonderful gift and friend.

Parents are constantly looking for ways to gently soothe their babies and young children to sleep. It is no secret that good sleep habits help promote a healthy wellbeing for baby and parents. The Carter’s Soothing Sounds projector has a variety of features such as sounds, melodies, and light to soothe and engage baby at different stages. Little ones will slip into sweet dreams while this owl night light sings lullabies and casts a starry glow on the ceiling. Plus the soft cuddly plush friend is soft to baby’s touch and makes a wonderful addition to any nursery and bedtime ritual.

Assortment of PLUSH - DISNEY LARGE BEANBAG 9-10.5 INCHES PLUSH WITH HANGTAG. Comes in an assortment of 12 characters. © Disney