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TDmonthly Magazine Product Reviews for ELOPE INC.
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Below are some of the products from ELOPE INC. TDmonthly has reviewed.
 Name: Little Daydreamers Wizard With Dragon Hat
Company: ELOPE INC.
Age: 3 and up
Price: $19.99
Category: Pretend Play
What is it?
A stuffed green dragon with shiny wings, pointy teeth and fire-red nostrils has wrapped himself around the brim and cone of a star-spangled black wizard’s hat. Lined with polyurethane foam and fabric, the hat has a secret pocket to hide magical toys and fairy dust. Elasticized Velcro tabs adjust the hat to size without the bother of casting spells.
What We Thought
Little kids will probably want to pull the dragon off the hat, and they can! Velcro tabs are all that secure the beast to the hat. This feature makes the hat much more playable. The mottled green plush fabric gives the dragon an authentic look. The hat and dragon seem to be durable; the tiny white triangular teeth and scales are securely sewn to the dragon’s mouth and back. The extra-long tail makes the dragon great for swinging around or wearing on the shoulder like a well-trained familiar. The hat can even be used as a domicile cave in which to store the dragon when he needs a nap.
Why They’ll Want It
It’s a fashion rule: a detachable dragon makes the hat. Kids who are into witches, goblins, dragons and dungeons will want to add this chapeau to their wardrobe. The dragon, of course, will lend the little wizard an air of menace, which could greatly enhance play value.
Elope´s ToyDirectory Listing
-- Alison Marek, 6/15/05
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 Name: Little Daydreamers Forest Princess Green Hat
Company: ELOPE INC.
Age: 3 and up
Price: $19.99
Category: Pretend Play
What is it?
A cone-shaped princess hat in bright green plush lined with polyurethane foam is encircled by a band of shiny green Mylar-like leaves and multicolored satin flowers. A sheer lime-green scarf cascades from the top, lined in dark green satin. The inside of the hat is capped in the shape of a beanie, so the hat sits securely on little heads. Velcro tabs allow quick and easy size adjustment. The lining opens up at the top so that the cone can be stuffed for support.
What We Thought
This pretty hat can transform a simple nightgown into a princess outfit. Little girls will be drawn to its bright colors and contrasting fabrics. It took two TDmonthly testers to find the secret pocket at the tip of the cone, but they were disappointed when the pocket was open at the bottom and no secret fortune could be found! Because it’s a solid, pale color, it might pick up dirt, so Princesses should be warned to stow their special hats carefully.
Why They’ll Want It
Princesses are beautiful. Princesses are good. And Princesses need fantasy hats to set them apart from the little people. Especially if they are little people themselves. This lovely hat will make any girl feel majestic and sweet. Since it’s adjustable, she’ll probably put it on the heads of her dolls and teddy bears, too.
Elope´s ToyDirectory Listing
-- Alison Marek, 6/15/05
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 Name: Little Daydreamers Royal King Hat
Company: ELOPE INC.
Age: 3 and up
Price: $19.99
Category: Pretend Play
What is it?
This fully lined crimson velvet plush hat is trimmed with fake ermine and bedecked with plastic jewels and gold filigree. A large plastic sapphire festoons the front. The hat is trimmed with intricate gold and blue ribbon and set with a jeweled golden knob. A secret pocket hidden in the lining holds a fortune for the King to read. Or, it can be used to hide state secrets from unruly contenders. Velcro tabs allow adjustment for almost any head size.
What We Thought
Elaborate, colorful and highly decorated, the crown confers instant royalty on its wearer – kid or adult. It’s great for funny photos, birthday parties and – most important – dressing up and pretending to rule the world. Even if a few of the doodads fall off over time, it’s well made enough to go through a few lives: dress-up toy & Halloween costume for little kids, then joke prop for the older set.
Why They’ll Want It
Why settle for Princess when you can be King? Kids will like its adjustability and the fact that no hard plastic or metal pieces will ever touch their heads. The secret pocket is a big plus and will probably get a lot of use. Kids may fight over who gets to wear the crown, but that’ll just make the play more realistic.
Elope´s ToyDirectory Listing
-- Alison Marek, 6/15/05
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