TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Dolls Product Category

3 Pack Dawn of the Dance Monster High Dolls by MATTEL INC.

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. 10/19/2011 (Price: $34.97) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monster High Ghoul Spirit Fearleading 3-pk. by MATTEL INC.

The girls from Monster High are fabulously freaky and ready to cheer in their fearleading uniforms. The three Draculaura, Cleo de Nile and Goulia Yelps dolls come with a set of pom poms and a Skullete megaphone and they're ready to get the high school crowd up on their feet and out of their seats. Draculaura and Cleo are dressed in cheer uniforms and ready to rock the crowd and Ghoulia is there to "represent" as the ultimate Monster High fan.
— As of 10/18/2011 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: Great attention to detail; lots of accessories. 10/19/2011 (Price: $42.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Doll - Jewel Sparkles by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

These Lalaloopsy have silly hair that bends every which way. Now kids can style their Lalaloopsy doll's hair and their pet's tail too. Includes fun hair styling brush, 4 clips and 6 hair beads. Pet has matching bendable tail.
— As of 10/10/2011 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4 reviews on ToysRUs.com. 10/10/2011 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ambre by COROLLE DOLLS

Ambre is the perfect fashionable doll to delight fans of Miss Corolle! Dressed in a bright red coat with pink skirt, coordinating striped scarf, trendy boots, and an unbelievably soft fuzzy hat, she is ready for the chilly weather of the season! Ambre's bright blue eyes and long, rooted hair make her the perfect new friend for girls ages 3 and up. Launch date: January 2010. 9/14/2011 (Price: $75.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bebe Do Mode by COROLLE DOLLS

This adorable soft-bodied baby doll comes complete with its own feeding bottle and soft bunny. Thanks to the mini picture book that is also included, little girls can learn how to take care of Bebe Do Mode just like a real mommy. Dressed in a bright new outfit for the new year, this classic 14" Corolle doll will be treasured for years to come. Launch date: January 2004.
Awards: 2011 Oppenheim Platinum Ableplay
― In a May 2012 survey about dolls, 5 out of 11 retailers said Corolle was their best selling brand. 9/14/2011 (Price: $70.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bebe Cheri by COROLLE DOLLS

The first Corolle doll ever made, Bebe Cheri is relaunched every year with a new outfit to celebrate. At 20 inches tall, Bebe Cheri is sized like a real 3 month old baby. This year (2011), she comes dressed in an adorably bright flowered jumper. She can even wear real baby clothes (size 3 months), making her a treasured heirloom to be passed down for generations. Launch date: 1980. 9/14/2011 (Price: $100.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Elf Grenadine by COROLLE DOLLS

Soft and light, this adorable snuggly will delight the very young.  It jingles softly when shaken and has lots of "handles" for tiny fingers to grasp. 9.5 inches tall. Machine washable. Available in 2 more colors: Elf Sky (blue) and Elf Apricot (peach). Launch date: January 2011. 9/14/2011 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monster High Spectra Vondergeist Doll With Pet Ferret And Rhuen by MATTEL INC.

There is a new ghoul at Monster High, Spectra Vondergeist who is making a scary good impression. Spectra Vondergeist is the daughter of Ghosts, and she can float through the walls with an uncanny ability to overhear school gossip. Spectra would be lost without best friend and sidekick, Rhuen, a Ghost Ferret that’s always getting to mischief. Spectra Vondergeist doll is fully articulated so she can be posed in many different ways and includes pet Ghost Ferret Rhuen, doll stand, brush, diary and accessory.
— As of 9/9/2011 this product was ranked number 8 on Amazon.com's list of Hot New Releases in Toys & Games, and had 4.3 out of 5 stars from 11 customer reviews. Pros: Translucent limbs are unique and ghostly; chain jewelery and accessories are neat. Cons: One reviewer wrote that the doll's leg broke hours after purchase; this doll is thinner than the other dolls in the Monster High line and might promote an unhealthy body image; the ferret figure cannot stand on its own. 9/9/2011 (Price: $30.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lil' Cutesies by JC TOYS GROUP INC

Lil' Cutesies are play dolls that are dressed in the cutest outfits. Cutesies encourage creative play. Each doll is sold separately, or they can be purchased in sets of three. Launch date: January 2011.
Awards: 2011 DOTY (Doll of the Year) Industry Choice Play Doll 9/7/2011 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Reversible Little Red Riding Hood by LILLIPUTIENS

A classic tale revisited to amaze, captivate and amuse. All 3 heroes can be found in just 1 creation. In a flash, Little Red Riding Hood transforms into Granny or the Big Bad Wolf. The path through the woods taken by our adventurous heroine is shown on her dress. Launch date: June 2011.
Awards: 2011 Seal of Excellence Award Creative Child Magazine; Tillywig Toy award - Best family fun 2011. 8/25/2011 (Price: $48.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Harp Elf by SCHLEICH NORTH AMERICA, INC.

This young helper with delicate yellow wings is a real addition to the elf wedding. Harp Elf is a talented musician and will gently strum the  harp resting on her knees to create beautiful music for the bride and groom’s first dance. She will play late into the night providing the perfect atmosphere for a Bayala celebration. Launch date: May 2011.
— Erika Evers, owner of Dancing Bear Toys Limited in Hendersonville, N.C., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that she sells 5 Schleich figures each day. She sites the figures' "museum-quality resin," and the store's large display, as reasons for their popularity. 8/22/2011 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Marvel Universe Spider-Man by HASBRO INC.

When he was 14 years old, Peter Parker was bitten by a spider that had been irradiated in a nuclear experiment. Something in the spider's venom changed him, over night, from the nerdy kid he'd been to something else entirely. Given incredible strength, speed and stamina, he reveled in his power. The tragic death of his uncle threw Peter's good fortune into fierce perspective, giving him direction. From that day on, he vowed to battle evil wherever he could find it as The Amazing Spider-Man. Detailed with defined "muscles", pose this Spider-Man action figure in a battle-ready pose with his "spinning" web accessory aimed at the enemy! Fully articulated, he's ready to make a stand in your collection. Action figure comes with a "spinning" web accessory and a S.H.I.E.L.D. file with a secret code.
— Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Toys in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that he sells 6 Spider-Man action figures from Hasbro each month, and that they're his best-selling action figure.
— In a Summer 2012 survey Elmer Carranza, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told TDmonthly that they sell a dozen Spider-Man figures each month. 8/9/2011 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Alice Cherry Blossom 2.5" Qee Assortment by Toy2R

Holland’s renowned artist, Charles Stephan, Korea’s ball-jointed dollmakers, Elfdoll, and China’s collectible culture kings, Toy2R; have produced a collaboration of international implications with the Alice Cherry Blossom Qees. The Qee figure was retooled to create a brand new head that is incredibly faithful to the original Alice Cherry Blossom. The 2.5-inch Charles Stephan’s Alice Cherry Blossom Qee series assortment includes these 5 characters: Alice Cherry Blossom, Gothic Hoody Alice, Ballerina Alice, School Angel Alice, and School Angel Billie. Assortment is window boxed for ease of choosing the Qee. Launch date: January 2010. 8/2/2011 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lalaloopsy™ Paper Dolls Magnetic Fun® Tin: Sets 1-4 by LEE PUBLICATIONS

Take the Lalaloopsy dolls on a day of imagination and fun! Each tin consists of 2 characters printed on the tin, activity card to be used on the tin and 1 sheet of magnets. 7/26/2011 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Les Classiques Jogging Stroller by COROLLE DOLLS

This stroller has a folding canopy plus three wheels for extra stability and a basket. Collapses for easy storage. Fits up to a 17" baby doll. ( Watch Video) 6/30/2011 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Le Toy Van Tutti Frutti Doll House by HOTALING IMPORTS

White two story house with red roof. Fully painted and decorated with strawberry motif. Side opens up for easy access. Doors, windows and shutters open and close. Includes deluxe starter furniture set. Furniture includes sofa, coffee table, lamp, dining table with chairs, oven/stove, buffet, bunkbeds, end table with lamp, toilet, toys and more. People are not included. 13 ¾ x 24 ¾ x 17 ¼.
— Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that he sells one of these high-ticket items each month. 6/29/2011 (Price: $169.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Babies by TOYSMITH

Cute and cuddly, these 6.5 inch soft-bodied dolls have vinyl heads, arms and legs. Assorted outfits. Come in a case of 24.
— In a Summer 2011 survey Paula Bolte, owner of Imaginations Toy & Furniture Co. in Blacksburg, Va., told TDmonthly that she sold about 24 Mini Babies each month.
— In a Fall 2013 survey, Kim Emigh, manager of e-commerce at Growing Tree Toys in State College, Pa., told TDmonthly that Mini-Babies from Toysmith were one of their best-selling novelty toys. 6/28/2011 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tidoo Raspberry by COROLLE DOLLS

Specially designed for bathtime fun, Tidoo is soft and posable and so light that it floats.
Filled with polystyrene "beads" that dry quickly, Tidoo can play out of the tub, too; it can even suck its thumb. Tidoo baby dolls can wear any fashion from the Mon Premier collection. Corolle also offers a wide selection of nursery accessories specially sized for Tidoo. 12 inches tall. Blue sleeping eyes.
— In a Summer 2011 survey 10 of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that dolls from Corolle were their best-sellers. Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr,  Pa., said they sell 6-10 Corolle dolls per month, and that Tidoo is the best-seller.
— Rebecca Goblish, owner of Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that dolls from Corolle are in her top-three best-selling products.
— In a June 2014 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Corolle makes their best-selling dolls. ( Watch Video) 6/28/2011 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lalaloopsy Doll Tippy Tumblelina by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

The Bitty Buttons are rag dolls that magically come to life, taking on the personalities of the fabrics used to make them. This Bitty Button Doll lives in a colorful, silly world full of magic. Tippy Tumblelina was sewn from a Ballerina's Tutu; she's a girly girl who loves being on stage even though she falls off it every once in a while. Includes pet swan. Full articulated head arms and legs. Shoes and clothes can be removed for fashion play. 6/8/2011 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bebe Amour by COROLLE DOLLS

New from the Les Classiques collection is Bebe Amour, a huggable baby dressed in a cute corduroy dress, print blouse, striped leggings and knitted hat. Like all Corolle dolls, she's softly scented with vanilla.  Launch date: 2011.
— While the latest high-tech toys offer new ways to amaze and sometimes educate children, the fundamentals of doll play have been around for centuries,” said Liza Grando for Corolle. “Whether it's dressing it, styling its hair, or having a conversation, these tasks allow children's creativity to flourish, offering them a constant companion and creating memorable play that will last a lifetime.”
— In a summer 2011 survey, Rebecca Goblish, owner of Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., told TDmonthly that Corolle Dolls are her best-selling line of collectibles. 4/29/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Swirl Mermaids by FIESTA

12" Mermaid Swirls. (3) Assorted. Fins trimmed with chiffon.  Soft plush animals in festive fun colors like luscious lime, sea blue, and bubble gum pink. Swirl print features a pattern of swirls, curls, ripples.  4/28/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Good Earth Girl Ballerina by GREENPOINT BRANDS

The My Natural Ballerina is a 12", earth friendly rag doll made from natural (unbleached, unprocessed) cotton and colored with miYim's proprietary PureWaterWash process that uses plants and minerals in soy water for the dye bath. Her pink dress, hair bow and toe shoes are sure to please dancers of all ages.
Awards— A Dr. Toy Best Green Product for 2011 4/27/2011 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dress Your Doll by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Dress Your Doll is a unique fashion designer craft kit. The doll is actually a fully articulated fashion mannequin. The clothes come in an assortment of patterns with different difficulty levels, and are $15.99 each. One pair of scissors indicates a low difficulty level, two indicate a medium difficulty level, and three indicate a high difficulty level. The patterns in each kit can be reused with different fabrics or leftovers from another project. The kits are designed to use very basic stitching patterns that can be sewn by hand, so even youngsters who have only a basic understanding of sewing will be able to participate. The scissors, needles, and threads are not provided with the kit. ( Watch Video) 4/25/2011 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Parent Dolls by PARENTAL MEDIA LLC

Parent Dolls are Mom and Dad's real life face and voice- parents upload their photo and snap the image onto the head of the doll. Then, parents can record their voices and when the child presses the doll, the parent's voice comes out. Includes four re-recordable mailboxes with almost 8 minutes of total recording time, so parents can leave different messages in order to connect with their child, even when they are apart. ( Watch Video) 3/31/2011 (Price: $69.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Family by GOKI

This set of wooden figures are bendable and poseable. The line also includes wooden furniture for the figures. Set of six figures. ( Watch Video) 3/29/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]