TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Dolls Product Category

David by Laura Tuzio-Ross by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Laura has created her first 10" babies in silicone/vinyl. David and Julia are adorable twins, and each is sculpted with a beautiful, happy smile. The legs are sculpted right up into the hip so they can wear any type of outfit, including a diaper. The arms are sculpted above the elbow. Each wears an adorable shirt with bow closures. David is in blue and Julia is in pink with a matching bow in her hair, and each comes with a coordinating blanket. Each cuddly baby has a cloth body filled with soft pellets. David has brown hair and hazel eyes, and Julia has blond hair and blue eyes. Their hair is a faux mohair baby-fine wig. This numbered edition is limited to one month of production. 5/1/2007 (Price: $69.99)

Lauren by Melody Hess by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Melody Hess has created Lauren an adorable 19" silicon/vinyl newborn baby. Lauren has legs sculpted up to the hip so they attach into the cloth body and she can wear a cute onsie as shown in the photo. Her arms have been sculpted above the elbow. You will notice right away when you look at the photos the adorable "chunky" looking arms and legs and the beautifully sculpted fingers and toes. Lauren has a slightly open mouth and comes with a pacifier. She wears little pink socks so her toes do not get cold. She has a soft cloth body. Her hair will be rooted with a light brown color human hair blend. (Lamb is not included). Limited Edition 350 pieces. 5/1/2007 (Price: $159.00)

Sarah by Monika Peter-Leicht by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Per collectors' request for another Monika Peter-Leicht "large" baby, the company produced 31" Sarah. This lifelike doll has a head circumference of 19" and is made of silicone and vinyl for a realistic feel. Her arms are sculpted above the elbows and her legs above the knees. She has beautiful brown eyes and a lovely human hair blend brunet wig. She wears a cute pink shirt and denim skirt with a coordinating headband, as well as pink shoes (bear not included). This is a limited edition of 350 pieces.
— "Dolls by Masterpiece Dolls," are best-sellers in the store of Faye Kitchens, owner of Dolls & Stuff in Social Circle, Ga.
— Although Kitchens was the only retailer of 62 who cited Masterpiece Dolls as a best-selling doll brand, she also said, "We sell Masterpiece before they even come out. I just sold 35 Masterpiece dolls yesterday."
— "Our new doll kit and limited edition collections will be available at the IDEX show in Las Vegas. All our dolls are realistic looking [and] great quality, and we limit what we bring out every three months," said Shirley Blackall, owner of Masterpiece Dolls. 5/1/2007 (Price: $179.00)

Julia by Laura Tuzio-Ross by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Laura has created her first 10" little babies in silicone/vinyl. David and Julia are adorable identical twins. Each is sculpted with a beautiful, happy smile on their face. The legs are sculpted right up into the hip so they can wear any type of outfit including a diaper. The arms are sculpted above the elbow. Each has on an adorable shirt with bow closures. David is in blue and of course Julia is in pink with her matching bow in her hair. Each baby has a cloth body that is filled with soft pellets so they are so cuddly when held in your hands. David has brown hair and hazel eyes. Julia has blonde hair and blue eyes. Their hair is a faux mohair baby fine wig. Great size for placing anywhere or carrying with you wherever you go. Each comes with their own little coordinating blanket: Julia has a pink blanket and David has a blue one. Numbered Edition. Limited to one month of production. Only offered by Masterpiecedolls during the month of May. 5/1/2007 (Price: $69.99)

Rebecca by Monika Levenig by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Rebecca is Monika's first-ever 39" standing vinyl doll. She has "new" legs that Monika sculpted further up above her knees so she can wear even shorter outfits. Also, her "new" arms go into the shoulderplate so she can wear a sleeveless outfit as well. She has a cloth body, beautiful brown eyes and a lovely blond soft wig styled with two pigtails. She wears a springtime outfit with a coordinating necklace and bracelet that add to her overall charm. This is a limited edition of 350 pieces. 5/1/2007 (Price: $195.00)

Little Loves Sleeping by Marita Winters by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Marita has sculpted another adorable baby for you to add to your Little Loves collection. This adorable new sculpt can be posed with her thumb in her mouth or with her arms above her head. There are so many cute poses for this new sleeping baby. You will love the detailing Marita has done with her expressive new hands and cute chunky legs. Each silicone/vinyl 10" baby has arms sculpted above the elbows and legs sculpted above the knees that connect at the hip with her soft cloth body. The little sleeper is shown with brunette hair that can be "rooted" either as a brunette or a blonde, you choose the hair color. Marita has created an adorable little shirt and diaper cover. This sleeper has a diaper on underneath as well. This incredible 10" baby can be held in just one hand and adored or placed anywhere without worrying about where it will fit. (Blankets are not included). Each 10" baby will be hand numbered and limited to one month of production. You can easily carry them with you to share with everyone. 5/1/2007 (Price: $69.99)

Claire by Gudrun Legler by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Once in a while you come across a great new artist whose babies just capture your heart when you see them. Gudrun Legler, such an artist, has created Claire, an adorable silicone/vinyl baby with beautiful life like features. Claire is a 20" baby with "hand rooted" brunette hair and pretty blue eyes. Her legs are sculpted right up into the hip joint that attaches to the cloth body so that you can dress her in a cute outfit or even have her in a diaper. Her arms are sculpted above the elbows so that she can wear adorable short sleeve shirts as well. Just look at the detailing in Claire's hands which adds to her overall charm. Gudrun has dressed her in a cute little denim jumper with embroidered flowers on the bodice and a pretty long sleeve onsie underneath. (Bunny not included) Limited Edition 350 pieces. 5/1/2007 (Price: $159.00)

Sidney by Monika Levenig by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Monika Levenig has created another adorable baby. Monika knows just how to create a face that will make you smile. Sidney is 22" in silicone/vinyl with her arms sculpted above her elbows and her legs sculpted above her knees. These are all new parts for this great baby. She has a huggable cloth body. The silicone/vinyl medium gives her the feel and look of a real baby. Monika has styled her human hair blend blonde wig with a cute pigtail on top. She has an open mouth that allows for a pacifier. Sidney is dressed for spring or summer. She wears an adorable pink dress with a coordinating tee shirt and panties. (Blanket is not included). Limited Edition 350 pieces. 5/1/2007 (Price: $159.00)

Mix N Match Boy Awake 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)

Mix 'N' Match Boy Sleeping 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)

"Best Pals" Christmas Doll - Janet by KATJAN INC.

This "Best Pals" doll is dressed up in her holiday attire to match the "Best Pals Christmas" CD cover. The dress is an elegant velveteen traditional color with a drop waist and a bow in the back. This doll also carries a silk drawstring tote with a little white flannel nightie inside. Janet - in Christmas Red Dress - with Nightie. 4/27/2007 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Original "Best Pals" Doll - Janet by KATJAN INC.

This 16" charming little rag doll is an exact reproduction of Janet Lennon's original doll hand sewn for her by her Mom and Nana. Janet - blonde doll - wears a pale yellow dress with a nostalgic pink and blue bunny print with matching blue silk bows in her braids. 4/27/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"Best Pals" Christmas Doll - Kathy by KATJAN INC.

This "Best Pals" doll is dressed up in her holiday attire to match the "Best Pals Christmas" CD cover. The dress is an elegant velveteen traditional color with a drop waist and a bow in the back. This doll also carries a silk drawstring tote with a little white flannel nightie inside. 4/27/2007 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Original "Best Pals" Doll - Kathy by KATJAN INC.

This 16" charming little rag doll is an exact reproduction of Kathy Lennon's original doll hand sewn for her by her Mom and Nana. Kathy - brunette doll - wears a sweet yellow dress with a tiny Humpty Dumpty theme with matching pink silk bows in her braids. 4/27/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bratz Magic Hair Dolls by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

Girls can use their creativity to create hot new hair looks for their Bratz dolls… and themselves. Special Bratz memory hair allows owners to crimp it, curl it, color it and glitter it. The dolls come with accessories, and the color and glitter can be used on real hair as well. Launch date: January 2007. 4/23/2007 (Price: $25.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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

ChocoChip Girl & Boy are the latest additions to the Ishababies family of critically acclaimed "soft-sculptured friends" with "flavors" for everyone. Their luxurious cotton exteriors are complemented by polyester filling of all new material, and they are baby-safe and fully washable. “Global range and appeal,” set Ishababies apart, Harold Bailey of Aisha & Co. told TDmonthly. “Via their unique combinations of look, touch and feel, Ishababies help us appreciate ourselves and others.” Launch date: October 2006. 4/18/2007 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Riley Contempo by KISH & COMPANY

Sassy but chic in navy clamdiggers and a pink cotton sleeveless tee with monochromatic embroidery on the front and a checkered ruffle at the hemline, Riley Contempo wears an ensemble completed by a cropped navy/white striped jacket dotted with pink French knots, a jaunty pale gray beret adorned with a impressive pink crochet flower and pink Vans with navy stripes. She is exquisitely appointed and approximately 7” tall. “Riley reflects at once strength, an attitude of hip and a gentle, vulnerable spirit. People relate to Riley as a personality,” Dan James of Kish & Company told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007. 4/13/2007 (Price: $150.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ty Girlz™ by TY INC.

These 14” soft-sculpt dolls are dressed in the latest trend-setting fashions that can be mixed and matched, and each outfit is completed with complementary accessories. Ty Girlz have soft, realistic hair that can be easily combed and made into numerous styles. Their clothes, hair and makeup are coordinated in monochromatic hues for a distinctive look. This new concept in dolls has been created in conjunction with its own 3-D interactive virtual world. Launch date: April 2007.
— “There are many characteristics of Ty Girlz that make them ideal; our patent-pending design, quality, price, fashions, detail and virtual Girlz world set us apart from the rest,” a Ty representative told TDmonthly. "Ty Girlz inspire the imagination, emphasize uniqueness and individuality and, with their 3-D interactive virtual world, girls will play games, learn new things, manage their own money and so much more!" 4/13/2007 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SILKE Line: White Gnome by KÖSEN USA, Inc.

This soft, quality doll is handcrafted in Germany. Following the philosophy of Waldorf educators, it is characterized by a simple and clear form to stimulate a child’s imagination and various textures to promote tactile development. It is ideally suited for playing and cuddling, and makes a wonderful bed companion. The wool body is filled with polyester, and the hands and feet are filled with granules encased in little bags. The hair is mohair wool. It is machine washable up to 105 degrees, and all textiles have the Oeco-Tex certificate 100. “Superior quality materials and craftsmanship” set this product apart, Sales Manager Sybille Hartmann of Koesen USA told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2006. 4/11/2007 (Price: $70.84) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pink Melodie Plush Doll by COROLLE DOLLS

Snuggled inside bright, retro packaging, Melodie Pink is 16” of softness dressed in a fashionable French sun dress. She features a cozy cloth body with long, easily manipulated limbs, and a cheerful painted face that is sweetly framed with velour ponytails. “For many of today’s young children, the tactile experience is more about touching technology rather than cradling cloth. … Melodie Pink offers the engaging simplicity of bright color, floppy flexibility and complete softness for a total experience of warmth and comfort,” Maggie Moss-Tucker of Moss-Tucker Associates told TDmonthly. ( Watch Video) 4/6/2007 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wendi by MOLLY P. ORIGINALS

Pretty in pink, Wendi looks and feels like a real baby and is specially weighted for easy “cuddle and carry” times. She has a high-quality, poly fiber, synthetic bean-filled body and features adorable embroidery and a matching 16” satin-trimmed blanket. She comes with her own “Daisy” bear made exclusively for Molly P. by Gund. “Molly P. Originals are extraordinarily made collector’s-quality play dolls at “play doll” pricing,” Owner Barbara Angel told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2007. ( Watch Video) 4/3/2007 (Price: $69.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Fairy Friends Collection™: Willow, The Fairy of Bravery by INNOVATIVEKIDS

Willow lives at Adventure Cottage. Her favorite Color is silver. And she loves spicy food. Willow’s friend Violet is scared of everything — even flying. Whoever heard of a fairy who doesn’t fly? Willow gives Violet the push she needs to face her fear. The Fairy Friends Collection empowers girls to find their own inner strength and beauty. Each collectible doll comes with a charming storybook and a fold-out play scene for hours of imaginative play. Launch date: May 2007. 3/29/2007 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rhyme Time Grinch by SMALL WORLD TOYS

The Grinch who stole Christmas is coming to town. Activated with a clap or a touch, the Grinch features superior sound quality and mechanical head movement. With rhymes straight out of Dr. Seuss's classic book, it's a playfully perfect way to encourage early language skills and introduce rhyme patterns to little Whos over 18 months old. Launch date: July 2007. ( Watch Video) 3/22/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rhyme Time Cat in the Hat by SMALL WORLD TOYS

The Cat in the Hat is back, here to inspire giggles and joy with rhymes straight out of Dr. Seuss’ famous book. Activated with a clap or a touch and made from soft, high-quality plush material, the Cat in the Hat features superior sound quality and mechanical head movement. It’s a playfully perfect way to encourage early language skills and introduce rhyme patterns to little ones over 18 months old. Launch date: March 2007.  ( Watch Video) 3/22/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Belly Button Baby by SMALL WORLD TOYS

Small World Toys has the perfect new item to help little ones find their navel, just in case it’s gone astray. Karen Katz’ adorable book “Where Is Baby’s Belly Button,” along with a cuddly plush toy that comes to life from the story, will help baby solve this caper in no time. The plush doll measures 12”, and the company requires a minimum order of four units. Launch date: June 2007. 3/22/2007 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]