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March 2013 | Vol. XII - No. 3


TDmonthly's Toy Fair Videos: Dolls, Plush, and Figures

Watch TDmonthly's Toy Videos from Toy Fair 2013

By Justina Huddleston
March 2013

See Game and General Toy Videos

TDmonthly Magazine was at Toy Fair, scouting out the newest toys and hottest trends of 2013. Our videographer captured these new toys on tape, so that retailers who couldn't visit their booths can still get a taste of what these new toys have to offer.

Watch our Toy Fair videos of products in the Doll, Plush, and collectible figure categories:

Sky Dragon by FOLKMANIS INC.

Sky Dragon by FOLKMANIS INC.Sculpted fabric enhances the ethereal look of the SKY DRAGON puppet. With rich detailing, this spectacular dragon features a movable mouth, forelegs and velvet wings to take flight. This champion of mythical creatures is destined to guide your journey into realms of fantasy.

 2/22/2013 (MSRP: $47.99)


Hello Kitty Glass World by BRAINSTORMPRODUCTS LLC

Hello Kitty Glass World by BRAINSTORMPRODUCTS LLCBrainstormProducts shows their new Glass World products, including a new Hello Kitty line that will join their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ugly Doll, and Angry Birds collections. Made 100% of glass - no paints or dyes.

 2/21/2013


Fab Fairies™ by Adora

Fab Fairies™ by AdoraAdora’s exclusive Fab Fairies™ spread love & joy! They are absolutely adorable, a perfect blend of sweetness and love for infants on up. Fab Fairies™ are made of ultra soft and cuddly microfiber plush with adorable fairy faces and are available in three cheerful colors accented with a sweet flower appliqué.

 2/25/2013 (Age: 0 and Up)


Sue and Friends TOOB® by SAFARI LTD.®

Sue and Friends TOOB® by SAFARI LTD.®Marvel at the creatures that shared the earth alongside Tyrannosaurus rex with the Sue and Friends TOOB®from Safari Ltd®. These collections of individually hand painted miniature replicas feature vibrant colors, professional sculpting, and accurate detail. Packaged in a reusable acetate tube, this set contains 13 colorful and accurate dinosaurs. Hand painted figures measure 1.5” to 3” (4 to 7.5 cm) and are suitable for ages 3 and up. All Safari Ltd® products are 100% guaranteed and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Launch date: 2013.

 11/8/2012 (Age: 3 and Up)


18" Adora Friends™ by Adora

18" Adora Friends™ by AdoraShare the joy of friendship with an Adora Doll Friend, each with her own unique style just like you.
Unlock the magic of a true-blue friend with your very own Adora friendship bracelet! They are fun to wear and have a special meaning…handmade by one friend and given to another as a gift. The color of the friendship bracelet also has a special meaning among friends! Launch date: February 2013.

 2/12/2013 (MSRP: $59.95; Age: 6 and Up)


Flowers TOOB® by SAFARI LTD.®

Flowers TOOB® by SAFARI LTD.®Start a garden with this Flowers TOOB® from Safari Ltd®, featuring flowers from around the world. This collection of individually hand painted miniature replicas features vibrant colors, professional sculpting, and accurate detail. Packaged in a reusable acetate tube, this set contains these lifelike flowers: rose, tulip, hibiscus, bird of paradise, daffodil, sunflower, lotus, and orchid. Hand painted figures measure 1.5” to 3” (4 to 7.5 cm) and are suitable for ages 3 and up. All Safari Ltd® products are 100% guaranteed and lead free to ensure children’s safety.

 11/8/2012 (Age: 3 and Up)


Thunder Dragon with Drake Set by SAFARI LTD.®

Thunder Dragon with Drake Set by SAFARI LTD.®Join Drake and his Thunder Dragon on electrifying adventures as they soar through the dark clouds of stormy nights. This hand painted replica measures 8” L x 6.25” W x 3.75” H (20.5 x 15.75 x 9.75 cm) and is suitable for ages 4 and up. All Safari Ltd® products are 100% guaranteed and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Visit www.safariltd.com to explore educational information in five languages and to view and purchase Safari Ltd® 2013 introductions and all other products. Launch date: 2013.

 12/11/2012 (Age: 4 and Up)


SnuggleTime™ Babies by Adora

SnuggleTime™ Babies by AdoraAdora’s SnuggleTime™ Babies are absolutely adorable, a perfect blend of sweetness and love for infants on up. Their removable flower “hoodies” are made of ultra soft and cuddly microfiber plush available in three blooming colors. They are perfect for cuddling from their Gentle Touch™ vinyl head to their soft, squeezable bodies.

 2/12/2013 (MSRP: $19.95; Age: 0 and Up)


FlutterBabies™ by Adora

FlutterBabies™ by AdoraAdora’s FlutterBabies™ are made of ultra soft and cuddly microfiber plush with adorable Gentle Touch™ vinyl faces. Available in three cheerful designs, Bumble Bee, Butterfly and Lady Bug! Their shirts and wings are removable so mix and match and play all day! They are absolutely adorable, a perfect blend of sweetness and love for infants on up.

 2/12/2013 (MSRP: $15.95; Age: 0 and Up)


18" Adora Friends™ by Adora

18" Adora Friends™ by AdoraShare the joy of friendship with an Adora Doll Friend, each with her own unique style just like you.
Unlock the magic of a true-blue friend with your very own Adora friendship bracelet! They are fun to wear and have a special meaning…handmade by one friend and given to another as a gift. The color of the friendship bracelet also has a special meaning among friends! Launch date: February 2013.

 2/12/2013 (MSRP: $59.95; Age: 6 and Up)


GiggleTime™ Babies by Adora

GiggleTime™ Babies by AdoraAdora’s GiggleTime™ Babies...just give them a hug and they emit a contagious “giggle”! At just over 16 ounces GiggleTime™ Babies are easy to take along in their very own baby carrier. You will adore them from their little button noses...to their tiny little hands and feet. Each handmade doll is with open and close eyes is created in our exclusive, lightly baby powder scented, Gentle Touch™ vinyl. They are perfect for cuddling with their soft doeskin body and bean bag weighted bottom.

 2/12/2013 (MSRP: $39.95; Age: 2 and Up)


PlayTime™ Babies by Adora

PlayTime™ Babies by AdoraAdora Playtime™ Babies are handmade with care and made to be loved. They are the perfect “1st” baby doll weighing just about 12 ounces. You will adore the life-like features from their little buttons noses . . . to their tiny little hands and feet. Each handmade doll is created in our exclusive, lightly baby powder scented, Gentle Touch™ vinyl. Adora Playtime™ Babies also have a cuddly silky-smooth body that reminds us of the beloved trim on a child’s favorite baby blankie! They are perfect for cuddling with a bean bag weighted bottom which gives them their life-like feel.

5 Piece Set Includes:
• 13” Baby Powder Scented Gentle Touch™ Vinyl Baby Doll
• Baby Bottle
• Diaper
• Sleeper
• Headband

Features:
• Adora dolls are Mom tested and child approved.
• Best of all they are 100% Machine Washable!
• Put them in a pillowcase and them into a washing machine on gentle cycle.
• Lay flat to dry
• Adora Playtime™ baby is good as new!
*Note: baby powder fresh scent will fade over time when washed.

— Teresa Ford, owner of Kids Ketch in Lewes, Del., told TDmonthly in a June 2014 survey that the Adora makes one of their best-selling doll lines.

 2/12/2013 (MSRP: $34.99; Age: 1 and Up)


Rilakkuma by DREAM INTERNATIONAL USA INC

At Toy Fair 2013, Dream International USA Inc. will be featuring one of the most well-known characters in Asia, Rilakkuma. Rilakkuma is a  combination of the Japanese pronunciation of relax and the Japanese word for bear is a Japanese character produced by San-X. During the show, Dream International at booth # 5673 will be showing various sizes and designs of Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, and Kiiroitori plush.

 11/29/2012


My Friend Huggles by GREAT DIVIDE CORP

My Friend Huggles by GREAT DIVIDE CORPThe first collection of 6 dolls is an edu-fun tool for parents to teach and bond with their child.  Each doll has a unique virtue for the child to adopt. The interactive website compliments the doll, encourages learning and presents the child with challenges. "There is no other product on the market that has coupled play with character building in a life size doll," Brenda Katz, President of Great Divide Corp., told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2012.

 4/24/2012 (MSRP: $40.00; Age: 3 and Up)


Kiki the Koala Adventure Kit by ZYLIE THE BEAR

The Kiki the Koala Adventure Kit includes 18" jointed plush Kiki the Koala character, fashionable signature outfit, accessories, Australian passport and the third book in the Zylie Adventure Series, Zylie's Adventure Down Under. Part of The Adventures of Zylie & Friends collection. Marking the third chapter in Zylie's exciting adventure around the world, Kiki the Koala and the Adventure Down Under collection continues the awesome journey of a few unlikely animal explorers: Zylie the Bear, a young bear from Manhattan; her little brother Theo; their friend Shen the Panda from China.

 1/2/2013


The Adventures of Zylie & Friends by ZYLIE THE BEAR

The Adventures of Zylie & Friends by ZYLIE THE BEARThe Adventures of Zylie and Friends is a new award-winning collection of lovable plush characters, fashionable outfits, and educational stories. The line follows Zylie, a young bear from Manhattan, on her exciting adventures around the world where she meets new friends, collects new outfits, and learns about new countries and cultures. The characters come packaged in their own Adventure Kits, complete with 18" 5-jointed plush bear, signature outfit, accessories, passport, and a storybook from the series.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Best Toy Award; 2010 Dr. Toy Best Picks; 2010 Parent's Choice Approved; 2010 NAPPA Rising Star; 2010 Creative Child Magazine Top Toy of the Year Award; 2011 PAL Award

 10/14/2010 (MSRP: $49.99; Age: 3 and Up)


TeenyMates by Party Animal, Inc.

TeenyMates by Party Animal, Inc.TeenyMates are the hot, new collectible one-inch NFL figures from the creators of Lil' Teammates. Each blind foil pack comes with two random NFL quarterback figures and two puzzle pieces. Collect all 32 NFL QBs plus three rare figures. Collect all 35 puzzle pieces and build a double-sided football field puzzle that kids can play with their figures on. Launch date: August 2012.
— "Only 1" tall but surprisingly detailed for such little guys...My kids liked them and enjoyed just fake-wrestling/fighting with them... If your kids are big into sports, they’d definitely get into these." - Review from Andrew at Mommy’s Busy...Go Ask Daddy

 7/13/2012 (MSRP: $3.99; Age: 4 and Up)


The Sock Monkey Family - School Bus by BRYBELLY HOLDINGS INC.

The Sock Monkey Family - School Bus by BRYBELLY HOLDINGS INC.Get on board the Sock Monkey School Bus as they go on a field trip to Banana Farm. Children will love playing with this set of eight plush sock monkeys, including one teacher, a principal and six lively students. Innovatively packaged in a box designed to look like a school bus, there are eight cut outs for the monkey's heads to pop through. Launch date: July 2012.

 11/21/2012 (MSRP: $49.99; Age: 3 and Up)








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