TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Dolls Product Category

Peek-A-Pets by DRAGON MODELS LIMITED

Add a cup of warmth and fuzziness to your daily life!

Some functions of Peek-A-pets:

Companion - Finally, a pet that actually listens! Peek-A-pet companions will talk back when you speak to them.

Fortune Teller - Spiritual guides never looked so adorable! Our Peek-A-Pet fortune-tellers are ready to make those difficult life choices for you!

Messenger - Leave the cutest voice message (ever) for your spouse or coworker. Let your Peek-A-Pet leave a love note or apologize for depleting the coffee! 1/18/2007

Rapunzel by MARIE OSMOND DOLLS

“Once Upon A Dress”. . .there was a beautiful porcelain princess with long locks of golden splendor, by Marie Osmond. Her name was Rapunzel, and hers is a captivating story to tell of life locked in a tower and the power of healthy strong hair, as told along the skirt of her lovely gown. Rapunzel is a collectible doll sculpted by Karen Scott.
— “Rapunzel’s dress is highly detailed in the Camelot-era styling, with ribbon criss-cross detailing and felt character images inset into “diamonds” along the edge of her hem,” Marie Osmond Dolls told TDmonthly. Rapunzel’s image on her skirt “has a long lock of hair that you can untie and let down!” Launch date: January 2007. 1/12/2007 (Price: $159.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bath Baby Jana by EUROPLAY CORP.

The Bath Baby Jana is a wonderful play doll that loves to be pampered and taken into the bathtub by little ones. Jana encourages role play; just like Mom cares for a baby sibling. Size, material and accessories are designed with the child in mind, to teach and enjoy playing mother. Jana’s charming, expressive facial features are hand painted in the Käthe Kruse tradition. Jana is made of 100-percent phthalate- and nonylphenol-free hard vinyl. Launch date: February 2007. 1/12/2007 (Price: $58.00)

Waldorf Play Doll Melena by EUROPLAY CORP.

The lovely, new doll Melena is a wonderful friend for any little girl or boy. She is dressed in a lovely pink dress with a floral pinafore and a bandana on her head. The little feet are kept warm with white socks. Melena doll stands 15 inches tall and is stuffed with 100% sheep wool and covered with cotton stockinet. Her long, woolen boucle hair falls over her shoulder and can be easily styled with the fingers. Launch date:  January 07 1/12/2007 (Price: $130.00)

Baby Nummie™ by GOODREAU DOLL LLC

Baby Nummie is a huggable, lovable soft baby for babies, stuffed with special squishable foam. Launch date: July 2007. 1/12/2007 (Price: $19.99)

Go Live MystiKats: Siva I-Fashion Combo Pack by PLAYHUT INC.

With Hollywood glamour style, MystiKat Siva likes shopping trendy Hollywood shops and has the power to transform into any living thing. She’s part of a new line that merges traditional play patterns with highly popular video game technology for unique interactive play. The beautiful Go Live MystiKats dolls interact with children in ways that have never been seen before, allowing them to play in traditional ways, but also virtually interact with the doll, and have access to tons of cool games.
— “When the MystiKats doll is placed in the doll stand, and the game cartridge is inserted into the handheld game unit, the animation of the doll appears in the handheld to begin game play!” said Robert Rudman of Playhut Inc. Launch date: Fall 2006. 1/12/2007 (Price: $69.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Aglow Angels by AGLOW ANGELS

Baby Aglow Angels,in their soft flannel pajamas and matching hats, are crib safe. When hugged, these little angels sing "Rock-A-Bye-Baby". ( Watch Video) 1/12/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Lennon Sisters Paper Dolls by KATJAN INC.

After many requests, the Lennon Sisters have finally reproduced their Paper Dolls, which were so successful in the 1960s. The trifold 9” x 12” package features the original artwork. Included are four individual Lennon Sister Paper Dolls, ranging in size from 7.5” to 9”, with stands and
84 different clothing items and accessories (including hats, gloves and purses). Watch Toy Fair demo video 1/11/2007 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tyler Wentworth® Convertible Basics™ Basic Black Fashion Dolls by TONNER DOLL COMPANY

Each basic doll includes two sets of interchangeable feet — one with a jointed ankle and flat foot, and the other with an arched high-heel foot — and corresponding sandals and high heels. Tyler (center left), Sydney (center right), Jac (far left) and Layne (far right) each come dressed in swimwear, and include sunglasses and a custom display stand. Tyler Wentworth and friends have an extensive wardrobe of separately available clothing and accessories.
— “Today’s Tyler incorporates finely engineered jointing for the ultimate in posing ability. The newest innovation of detachable feet adds to the versatility of fashion representation and posing. … Continued development of Tyler’s articulation has promoted her from a ‘display’ doll to a fine ‘play’ doll,” Tom Courtney of Tonner Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date: Spring 2007. 1/9/2007 (Price: $79.99)

Princess Zara Doll – "Making of a Princess" by PRINCESS ZARA INC.

“Making of a Princess” brings a vibrant history and comes with the following: a 40-minute animated DVD of Princess Zara and her ancestors, featuring three inspiring stories spanning three generations connected by a family heirloom; a jewelry box with a jewelry kit; and an E-pal card invitation to Princess Zara’s online world where girls can sign in with their secret code and write and receive letters from the Princess. Other dolls in the series include “Hip-pop Diva,” “Exotic Jewels of Africa,” “Dressmakers of Zaboomga” and “Wardrobe of Gold.” Launch date: February 2007.
— “I think people appreciate having multicultural dolls,” commented Mary Sisson, owner of Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash., in late spring 2007. ( Watch Video) 1/9/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Barbie® Fairytopia™ Magic of the Rainbow™ Rainbow Adventure™ Elina™ Doll and DVD Game by MATTEL INC.

Elina brings girls never-before-experienced technology in a doll by acting as the remote control in an exciting DVD adventure game. Girls can fly her to the right or left and interact with the game, traveling through worlds and trying to capture all of the magical gems in order to create a rainbow and save Fairytopia. Elina has rainbow wings that flutter with the push of a button on her back, and wears a petal skirt with a colorful bodice, just like in the story.
— This “doll delivers an entirely new way for girls to play with fashion dolls — combining the adventure and excitement of DVD game play with fantastical fairy doll play,” Michele Sturdivant of Mattel Brands Public Relations told TDmonthly about the product’s innovation. 1/8/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Best Pals Rag Dolls – Kathy and Janet by KATJAN INC.

Kathy and Janet Lennon of KatJan Inc. (two of the famous singing Lennon sisters) have introduced Best Pals dolls. The 16” charming little rag dolls in this limited edition are individually numbered for added collectibility. Features include embroidered faces, yarn hair, “Best Pals” bracelets and removable clothing and accessories. The dolls were nominated for a DOLLS Award of Excellence by Jones Publishing in January 2007.
— This product stands out from the competition because “these huggable rag dolls are exact replicas — right down [to] the pattern in [the] fabrics — of the dolls that Janet and Kathy Lennon grew up with, handmade for them by their mom and "nana" over 50 years ago,” Roxi Elfering of Katjan Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2006. ( Watch Video) 1/5/2007 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Adorable Girl Doll Collection by ADORABLE ORIGINALS INC.

These cuddly rag dolls help girls realize that they are unique inside and out. Launch date: January 2007. 1/4/2007 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lea by COROLLE DOLLS

Seventeen-inch Baby Lea is Corolle’s new, multi-lingual, interactive baby doll that can communicate both her delights and discomforts in French, English, Spanish or Italian. Through a simple, well-hidden and secure battery system, little girls ages 3+ can activate her language skills using one of three included Corolle charm bracelets. Lea’s Teddy Bear charm enables her to speak English; her Bunny charm, Spanish; her Kitty charm, Italian. Lea’s native tongue, of course, is French. Specific, gentle touches and tickles to Lea will result in endearing realistic responses to little Moms.
— Corolle dolls were great sellers when owner Michelle Deutschmann of Kaleidoscope Toys in Falmouth, Mass., brought them in for the holidays 2006, she told TDmonthly. ( Watch Video) 1/4/2007 (Price: $90.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

P31 Elisabeth Doll by ONE2BELIEVE

This exclusive collection of high-quality dolls is based on the biblical teaching of Proverbs 31. The P31 dolls were specifically designed to provide a Bible-based, Christian alternative to secular toys on the market, and to encourage young girls to pursue biblical womanhood. There are three different P31 dolls: Abigail, Elisabeth and Leah. Standing 18” tall, each doll has beautiful glass eyes, long rooted hair and a contemporary outfit. Each doll comes with an accessory kit, containing a Bible lesson (based on Proverbs 31:20), two cookie-cutters, a cookie recipe and a list of exciting activities. Launch date: December 12, 2006.
— Josh Livingston of one2believe said, “It is our prayer that the Lord would use these dolls as a means to encourage the girls of today to become Proverbs 31 women of tomorrow.”
— P31 Elisabeth is a daily play favorite for 6-year-old Savannah Forrest, a TDmonthly Dolls Roundtable participant, and so tied for third place as a toy with lasting value. ( Watch Video) 1/4/2007 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Only Hearts Club – Lily Rose by ONLY HEARTS CLUB GROUP LLC

Wholesome girl-modeled Only Hearts Club dolls are 9” tall and have fun, contemporary fashions. Lily Rose loves outdoor sports such as camping and hiking. She comes with her dog, Cupcake. Girls can read her storybook, “Peep for Keeps,” in which she has an adventure with Taylor Angelique. 1/4/2007 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Only Hearts Club – Taylor Angelique by ONLY HEARTS CLUB GROUP LLC

The Only Hearts Club dolls are favorites with moms and grandmas who want to foster wholesome play and role-modeling for their little girls. Nine-inch Taylor Angelique says, “My heart melts for cute critters. Kittens, puppies, birds, rabbits, even goldfish. I love them all.” She comes with her pet dog, Patches. Girls can read her storybook, “It’s Hard to Say Goodbye,” which tells how the Only Hearts Club was formed.
— “They loved them,” Ruth Mandt, a TDmonthly Dolls Roundtable participant said of her granddaughters’ reactions to the Only Hearts Club dolls. “They want more of these.” ( Watch Video) 1/4/2007 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Only Hearts Club – Briana Joy by ONLY HEARTS CLUB GROUP LLC

The Only Hearts Clubs dolls are based on real little girls, their friendships and their styles. Nine-inch Briana Joy says, “I love the heart-pumping action of sports. Soccer, basketball, gymnastics, rollerblading, surfing — you name it, I'm into it. I believe in team spirit. Put on your gear, join my team, and let's play!” She comes with her pet dog Longfellow™. Girls can read her storybook, “Teamwork Works,” to find out about her dilemma on the soccer field. 1/4/2007 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Red Carpet Glam Hilary Duff Barbie by MATTEL INC.

Popular singer and actress Hilary Duff is now featured as a Barbie doll. Wearing a polka-dot dress and red satin sash, the doll can be accessorized with more than 11 outfits designed by Duff herself. The doll has “closets” — which feature clothes that are either “rocker” or “sweet” — so that the doll can be dressed down or dressed up for a night at the rock show. Accessories, such as a microphone and purses, allow kids’ imaginations to take flight. Launch Date: December 2006. 12/28/2006 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doll Phil by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Big brother Phil stands at 15” tall. His cool baseball cap, shorts and number jersey show that he’s ready to skateboard, play basketball or go frog hunting any time. The “real” open and close pockets in Phil’s shorts are perfect for keeping the frogs he’s found by the stream. Recommended for ages 1 ½ years and up. 12/20/2006 (Price: $45.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Amazing Allyson by PLAYMATES TOYS INC.

An interactive friend with long hair to style, Allyson will become a girl’s best friend, from listening and sharing favorite things to chatting with friends on her cell phone and more. 12/8/2006

Kathe Kruse – Nicki Baby Pink by EUROPLAY CORP.

This soft stuffed baby is made of all natural materials and is a perfect cuddle doll for little ones. Other available colors include blue, violet, yellow, green, light blue, pale red, orange, pale pink and red. 12/7/2006

Disney Sparkle Princess Doll - Belle by MATTEL INC.

Disney Sparkle Princess dolls are dressed in beautiful extra glittery gowns inspired by their film. Each of the four dolls comes with a jewel ring gift for the girl. Choose from Snow White, Cinderella and Ariel are also available. 12/7/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cinderella Musical Doll by GREEN TREE PRODUCTS, INC.

This doll plays Schubert’s “Lullaby” and is a great gift for any little princess. 12/7/2006 (Price: $19.00)

Emily by AMERICAN GIRL LLC

This auburn-haired English beauty evacuated during WWII from London to live with Molly and her family. She comes with a book that tells her story. This product received the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award for 2007. 12/7/2006 (Price: $87.00)