TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Dolls Product Category

All About Baby - All-In-One Fashion Set by SMALL WORLD TOYS

This All-In-One Fashion Set comes with 150 fashion accessories to make a girl's doll the best-dressed baby on the block. Kids will love styling every aspect of their dolls, from hair to clothes to makeup. The Fashion Set features a beautiful doll with a number of different outfits. It comes with a working hair dryer, pretend makeup and cool accessories. There's no end to the stylish looks kids can create with this set.
— "We sell quite a lot of the Small World baby line. Across the board their stuff does well," said Karen Leppmann, owner of Finnegan's Toys and Gifts in Portland, Ore., when asked about hot-selling dolls.
— Two of 62 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in spring 2007 said Small World is a best seller in the doll category. Some specialty retailers told TDmonthly they sell three or four units a month of the Small World dolls.
— "Featuring a smiling doll, three complete outfits and an exciting assortment of styling tools and accessories, this all-in-one fashion playset comes complete with 150 pieces, giving it endless imaginative play value for children and economic value for parents," said Debra Fine, CEO of Small World Toys. 6/15/2007 (Price: $31.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tiny Miracles - Emmy by ASHTON-DRAKE COLLECTIBLES

Now little girls can cuddle one of the tiniest miracles ever with the captivating and exclusive Tiny Miracles Emmy doll. It's the first So Truly Real® doll ever created in a 10” size, brilliantly sculpted by renowned master doll artist, Linda Webb. It has RealTouch™ vinyl skin, micro-rooted hair, wispy eyelashes and hand-painted fingernails and toenails. Emmy was honored with the 2007 DOTY® award.
— "We sell a lot of the Ashton-Drake," said Gary Green, owner of Collector's United in Chatsworth, Ga., when asked about top-selling dolls.
— Two of 62 retailers named Ashton-Drake as a favorite collectible doll item for customers.
— "Tiny Miracles Emmy is a unique doll designed by Linda Webb. It's patented RealTouch vinyl is part of what gives Emmy her true-to-life look and feel," said Don Vaccarello, general manager for Ashton-Drake Collectibles. 6/15/2007 (Price: $59.99)

Multicultural 16" Rag Dolls - Sofia, Lily and Isabelle by KATJAN INC.

These multicultural dolls wear "Best Pals" bracelets and clothes that are removable for added play value. Each doll is limited edition and numbered on its sewn-in label. Sofia features black hair, dark brown skin and black eyes, and is all dressed up in her red polka-dot party dress. Lily has black hair, pale skin and black eyes, and comes dressed in a mint green vintage-patterned dress. Isabelle has dark brown hair, brown skin and dark brown eyes, and is ready for her first day of school in a plaid dress. Launch date: September 2007. ( Watch Video) 6/15/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

8" Misty by DUCK HOUSE

Misty is an 8" vinyl doll that has brown eyes, black hair, and wears a white and pink dress along with a pink hairband. As an accessory, Misty comes with a white teddy bear that wears a big blue bowtie.
— "[In dolls] we probably sell the most with Duck House. They're a more moderately priced doll," said Mary Duncan, manager of Tinkerz Toy Shop in Coeur D' Alene, ID. 6/14/2007 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Wedding Day by VOGUE DOLL COMPANY

Ginny’s ready for the “Big Day” in her designer wedding gown of white satin and bead trim. She looks lovely with her crown, train, long veil, and pretty yellow and pink bouquet. This Ginny edition is limited to 1,000 dolls.
— "We also have the Ginny Doll. That's a good one," said John Flagh, co-owner of Toy Village in Lansing, Mich., when asked about top-sellers in his store. 6/14/2007 (Price: $59.90) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Finishing Nanette - France 1890 by THE LAWTON DOLL COMPANY

From A Century of Scholars collection, Finishing Nanette has a 9" wooden body, red mohair, and blue eyes. Nanette attends finishing school where, in addition to her studies, she learns manners, social skills, fine needlework, and watercolors. She's dresses in a silk frock and cerulean blue jack trimmed with gold striped silk organza and piping. There are 100 dolls in this edition, which closes at the end of 2007. Creator Wendy Lawton has issued more than 250 original editions of dolls in the quarter century since the company was started.
— "We probably have a 1,000 different dolls. Our best artist doll is Wendy Lawton. They average about $400-$700," said John Flagh, co-owner of Toy Village in Lansing, MI. 6/14/2007 (Price: $695.00)

Calin Cheerful Bright by COROLLE DOLLS

Thanks to its cuddly soft beanbag body, Calin Cheerful Bright can be posed just like a real baby. The 12" doll has blue sleeping eyes, can wear fashion from the Mon Premier collection, and can have a number of accessories added to it from the Corolle line.
— "Probably any of my Calin from Corolle" serve as the best-selling items in dolls, according to Mary Sisson, owner of Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash.
— “We sell different styles [of Calin]. About 30 a month,” Marilyn Walker, owner of PlayFair Toys in Boulder, Colo., told TDmonthly in January 2008. 6/14/2007 (Price: $26.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Guardian Angel by KATHE KRUSE DOLLS

This 7" doll features long, white, fur locks. She dons a gold-ribboned, white gown and wears a lovely chain studded with star pearls. The handmade doll is made of sheep wool and cotton stockinet. Launch date: July 2005. ( Watch Video) 6/13/2007 (Price: $40.00)

Alice in Wonderland/Queen of Hearts Topsy Turvy Doll by NORTH AMERICAN BEAR

Right-side up or upside down, this Alice in Wonderland/Queen of Hearts Topsy Turvy Doll brings the Lewis Carroll classic to life.  Eleven inches in length, the soft doll features Alice in taffeta and felt with the White Rabbit on one end, and flips to the Queen of Hearts and her pink flamingo charm on the other end.  Wholesale prices apply to minimum purchases of at least three pieces only.  Launch date: March 2007. 6/12/2007 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ishababies® Poppy Girl and Boy by AISHA & CO. LLC

Two of the newest additions to the Ishababies® Family!   Poppy Girl and Poppy Boy are 11" tall and like all members of the critically acclaimed Ishababies® family, their purpose is to add joy and balance to each life they touch. Both are fully washable with all new materials (luxurious cotton exterior filled with polyester fibers). Great gifts for all occasions from birthdays to holidays and anniversaries. 6/12/2007 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Princesa Quinceanera by BRASS KEY INC

Glamorously dressed and authentically detailed, Princesa Quinceanera dolls celebrate the dreams and aspirations of young Hispanic girls. Focusing particularly on their dreams of the Quinceanera, or 15th birthday celebration, each doll comes dressed to the nueves in a full-length ball gown, tiara, necklace and earrings, satin gloves, and bouquet. Launch date: September 2007. ( Watch Video) 6/7/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Santa's Wish List by G.DEBREKHT ARTISTIC STUDIO

Children find comfort in Santa’s lap as he reviews each and every wish list. This majestic doll stands 17.5” high and is cloaked in a beautiful canvas painting. Each doll is over painted by hand for the look and feel of a fine art piece. The solid body structure ensures that this heirloom piece will keep its form for years to come. It’s all beautifully packaged in a satin-lined gift box that is perfect for storage and for retail display. There are eight styles in all: two angels, four Santas and the Holy Family. Launch Date: November 2006 ( Watch Video) 6/7/2007 (Price: $175.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Motherly Love Doll by G.DEBREKHT ARTISTIC STUDIO

Once made by grandfathers and grandmothers to welcome a new grandchild, this approximately 9" Motherly Love doll expresses the love and affection between a mother and her child. Inside each beautifully illustrated doll is an array of authentic, hand-carved, hand-painted ornament figurines. The figurines depict the infant’s new home, extended family and even a miniature Matroyshka doll of its very own. This heirloom-quality doll will provide countless hours of imaginary play for a young child and a lifetime of enjoyment. It’s entirely hand painted in Russia. Launch Date: January 2007.
— “With this Matroyshka Ornament Doll, a child has the opportunity to imagine the interaction [within] an entire family and not only her role as the baby,” Brenda Morace, national account relations manager for G.DeBrekht Artistic Studios explained to TDmonthly. “This allows the child to relate to many generations in the family circle and she learns to consider how each member might think, feel or act.” ( Watch Video) 6/7/2007 (Price: $74.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Troop Groovy Girls by MANHATTAN TOY

Manhattan Toy has teamed up with Girl Scouts of the USA to design a spirited line of themed Groovy Girls dolls and accessories. Celebrating girls’ personal style, diversity and the power of friendship, these debut dolls embrace virtues inspired by the Girl Scouts' mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Groovy Girls Awards: TDmonthly Top Seller 2007. Launch date: July 2007.

Where to Buy Groovy Girls: Blue Turtle Toys ( Watch Video) 6/7/2007 (Price: $15.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bonnie Lou Double Dutch by TERRI LEE ASSOCIATES

Bonnie Lou wears her favorite jumper in lime green. She’s meeting all her friends at the playground for a game of jump rope. Her accessories include her pink backpack, her favorite rope and pink hair scrunches, along with her very own hairbrush. Bonnie Lou has long beautiful hair for hours of styling fun. “Terri Lee is recognized by grandmothers who remember her and loved by moms who find her wholesomeness appealing,” Gretchen McGinnis of Terri Lee Associates told TDmonthly. THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD OUT (11.09). Launch date: August 2007. 6/5/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Patty-Jo Sunday Best by TERRI LEE ASSOCIATES

Patty-Jo is all dressed up for Sunday church in her gingham, daisy-print dress. Her accessories include a special daisy hat and matching purse, compact and lipstick, and her very own hairbrush. Patty-Jo has long, beautiful hair for hours of styling fun. “Terri Lee is a toddler doll that is age-appropriate for the toddler market, which is largely underserved,” Gretchen McGinnis of Terri Lee Associates told TDmonthly. “Terri Lee was also the first doll company to manufacture African-American dolls in the United States.” Launch date: August 2007. 6/5/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BoogieBaby® Dancing Doll by KIMS KREATIONS, INC.

BoogieBaby Dolls make great playmates for dancing and physical fitness with BusyBee Exercises. They provide children with non-threatening objects to identify with or use to display observed feelings without feeling guilty about being "bad." Each doll is a limited edition and comes with a certificate of "Born to Boogie." The dolls can be customized. 6/5/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Polly Poodle by MARIE OSMOND DOLLS

Polly Poodle is part of the Babies a Bloom Collection, a revolutionary new doll line crafted of a durable, cuddly vinyl that's meant for play.  These dolls are perfect for teaching kids how to transition from playing with dolls to how to properly care for dolls, as they grow older and begin to acquire finer collectible dolls.  Launch date: January 2007. 5/21/2007 (Price: $99.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

12" All-Vinyl Personalized Doll by PRECIOUS MOMENTS CO.

Girls can name their own dolls, personalizing these with any name at all, regardless of the spelling. They simply fill out the postcard included with the doll, and the doll’s personalized accessories will arrive back in the mail within two to four weeks. The personalization price is included in the price of the doll, and makes this the perfect gift. Launch date: January 2007. 5/21/2007 (Price: $38.00)

Melodie Dolls by COROLLE DOLLS

Snuggled inside colorful gift-box packaging, Melodie Pink and Melodie Sorbet are 16 inches of softness. Each features a cozy cloth body and cheerful embroidered face framed by velour pigtails. With long, floppy limbs and dressed in colorful French fashions, these adorable first dolls will enchant the very young. ( Watch Video) 5/8/2007 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Interactive Lia by COROLLE DOLLS

Corolle’s 17", multilingual baby doll communicates in French, English, Spanish or Italian. Through a simple, well-hidden and secure battery system, little girls can activate Lia’s language skills using different Corolle charm bracelets. Specific, gentle touches and tickles to Lia result in endearing, realistic responses. She is dressed in velour pajamas and a cap. Accessories include a bib, bottle, pacifier, teddy bear and charm bracelets. AAA batteries are not included.
― “I like working with … Corolle as I can order only what I can use for the time period,” Owner Patti Tepper-Rasmussen of Learning Tree Toys in Oklahoma City, Okla., told TDmonthly in spring 2007.
— “I think people want more interactive dolls,” said Nellie Fais, owner of Toy Magic in Bethlehem, Pa. Twenty-seven of 62 retailers said in spring 2007 that Corolle is their best-selling doll brand, with sales ranging from six to 25 units per month. Corolle’s Lia and Lila are best sellers for Brain Station and Tree Town Toys in Ann Arbor, Mich., Owners Hans and Tricia Masing told TDmonthly in fall 2007.
— Interactive Lia is a precious baby doll from a company that’s popular with specialty retailers. She earned a TDmonthly Top Toy 2007 award for educational value, as she speaks pertinent baby phrases, such as “I’m hungry!” in four languages. Her little baby voice is as pleasant as her pretty pink outfit and accessories. She’s much more than the average baby doll, and vanilla-scented at that. ( Watch Video) 5/8/2007 (Price: $100.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kit Dolls - Piper by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

This line of kits features materials to recreate dolls made by well-known reborning artists. Each kit includes silicone vinyl arms and legs, a special doe skin soft body, an exclusive doll face and a certificate of authenticity. To create the baby doll, a reborner paints it, selects its eyes, roots its hair and dresses it. A section of the Masterpiece Dolls website presents the baby dolls with notes and information about the kits from the popular reborning artists. The company offers three varieties: Piper by Cindy Musgrove, Taylor ($89.95) by Marita Winters and Grace by Heather Boneham. Launch date: May 2007. 5/7/2007 (Price: $84.95)

Here Comes the Bride: Paper Dolls Set by LAUGHING ELEPHANT

This set of six paper dolls from the 1950s is packaged in an attractive portfolio with a clever interlocking heart closure. The dolls and their wardrobes capture the essence of that era, and today’s bride will be as charmed by them as her earlier counterpart. The paper dolls included are Bride, Groom, Maid of Honor, Best Man, Bridesmaid and Flower Girl. All have extensive wardrobes. The set will appeal to doll collectors because of its authenticity and high quality, and may also make a charming bridal shower gift. 5/2/2007 (Price: $18.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mix 'N' Match Girl Awake by Laura Tuzio-Ross by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

This preemie-size 18" baby is one of the Mix 'N' Match Twins. The two are sold separately, but customers can also choose a customized set of twins, i.e., two boys, two girls or a boy and girl (awake or sleeping or a mix). The boys wear a yellow-trimmed printed undershirt and diaper, and the girls wear a pink-trimmed printed undershirt and diaper with a coordinating headband with a pink bow (blanket not included). Each baby has a huggable cloth body, legs sculpted up into the hip socket and arms sculpted above the elbows. Each baby also has "hand-rooted" mohair for a beautiful newborn, lifelike look. The sleeping baby has blond hair and the open-eyed baby has blue eyes and brunet hair. The twins are a limited edition of 350 pieces each. 5/1/2007 (Price: $149.00)

Mix N Match Girl Sleeping by Laura Tuzio-Ross by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Laura has created two adorable new "preemie" size 18" babies called Mix 'N' Match Twins. One baby is a sleeper and one baby is awake. Each is sold separately but if you want twins you can mix and match to create your own set of twins i.e. two boys, two girls or a boy and girl (awake or sleeping or a mix). Each one is offered as either a boy or a girl. The boys have on a yellow trimmed printed undershirt and diaper. The girls will have on a pink trimmed printed undershirt and diaper with a coordinating headband with a pink bow. (blanket not included) We are showing each version on a separate page for ordering purposes. The babies each have a huggable cloth body and their legs are sculpted up into the hip socket and the arms are sculpted above the elbows. Laura has sculpted all new parts for these two new babies. (For those who collect or admire Laura's artist originals these new babies are sculpted in the same size as Hayden and Faith. Each baby has "hand rooted" mohair to give them a beautiful newborn, life like look. The sleeping baby will have blonde hair and the open eyed baby has blue eyes and a brunette hair. Limited Edition 350 pieces each. 5/1/2007 (Price: $149.00)