TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Apparel Product Category

Ribbies Clippies Gift Set by RIBBIES CLIPPIES

Each Ribbies Clippies gift set includes five clippies of varying patterns in related color families. All clips come with a no-slip grip to keep them in place. Ribbies Clippies offers more than 100 colorful patterns to choose from. "The foam grip in our clips REALLY works!" Owner Kim Marable told TDmonthly. 5/25/2010 (Price: $12) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Striped Christmas Tree Hat by BZANY LLC

This novelty hat is made of 100-percent cotton velvet and has a foam interior for durability and support. "BZany hats are unique and adjustable. The inner velcro and elastic strap makes it easy to change the size of the hat to fit either children or adults," BZany Operations Manager Sara Henig told TDmonthly. 5/20/2010 (Price: $15.99)

Portofino Baby Set by GO NATURAL BABY LLC

Inspired by the blue sea of the Riviera, the Portofino set is made from silky, lightweight jersey cotton. The white short sleeve tee has Riviera blue stitching and snaps at the shoulder. The matching drawstring pants are Riviera blue with a white strip at the leg. 5/20/2010 (Price: $24.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Keiko Dress by GO NATURAL BABY LLC

The versatile Keiko kimono dress is made from soft organic jersey cotton, with delicate stitching at the sleeve. It can be worn alone or with pants underneath. 5/20/2010 (Price: $19.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zah Organics, Organic Baby Kimono Set by GO NATURAL BABY LLC

The Zah Organics Signature Kimono Set is made from organic terry cotton and features an almond kimono top and white drawstring pants, both with matching white trim and topstitching. 5/20/2010 (Price: $27.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ribbon streamer headband with velvet pansies by FAIRY FINERY

Designed for comfort and durability, this headband is decorated with long satin ribbons and velvet pansies. It is made in the USA. 5/17/2010 (Price: $16.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BabyTalk Onesies by GOOD BUDDY NOTES

Good Buddy Notes newborn onesies are imprinted with "baby talk" text messages on the front. Shelley Dieterichs of Good Buddy Notes told TDmonthly, "These onesies are clever, trendy and humorous." Launch date: April 2010. 4/14/2010 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Toweling Biblet by SILLY BILLYZ

Ideal for catching drool or other little messes under the chin, this mini bib features 100-percent velour cotton on the front and waterproof nylon on the back. The snuggle neck guard is designed to ensure a comfortable fit and is adjustable in two positions. It comes in fuchsia, white, butter, lilac, sky blue, pale pink, navy and chocolate. 4/9/2010 (Price: $6.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lily Doll Summer Fun Madras Outfit by MANHATTAN TOY

Lilydolls can shine in this delightful summer, cotton ensemble. Any Lilydoll will look fun and fresh in these orange plaid pants and matching hipster short sleeve shirt. The hat adds extra flare along with little blue shoes. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "This cute outfit is highly detailed and will get any Lily Doll ready for a day outside!" Launch date: 2010. 4/6/2010 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girl Fantastical Accessory Set-Fingerless Gloves, Wings and Wand by MANHATTAN TOY

The Groovy Girls Fantastical Accessory Set can make little ladies look like beautiful butterflies. Girls will love wearing these pink and blue glittery wings, silky pink gloves and playing with the matching wand. Manhattan Toy Manager of Marketing & Sales Julie Flann told TDmonthly, "Now girls can feel like a Groovy Girl fairy with the Groovy Girl Fantastical Accessory Set." Launch date: 2010. 4/2/2010 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girl Princess Seraphina Girl Size Dress Up by MANHATTAN TOY

Girls can play dress up and match their Princess Seraphina Groovy Girl doll. This princess gown comes with a flexible tiara made of plastic beads and satin. The gown is made of poly spandex, satin and organza. Fits sizes 4-6. Launch date: 2010. 4/2/2010 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Fayla Fairy Girl Size Dress-Up by MANHATTAN TOY

Little girls can dress up just like their Fayla Fairy Groovy Girl doll. The Fayla Fairy Girl Size Dress-Up outift comes with detachable wings and is made of satin, velvet and tulle and includes a crinoline lining. Fits sizes 4-6. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, told TDmonthly, "Manhattan Toy is finally making matching dress up outfits!" Launch date: 2010. 4/2/2010 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Stella Ladybug Outfit by MANHATTAN TOY

An adorable outfit addition to the Baby Stella collection, the Dress Up Ladybug Outfit has shiny blue wings and is bright red with black highlights on the arms, legs and tummy. It comes with a matching hat to complete the ensemble and make your Baby Stella look just like a lady bug! Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "If your child loves to play dress up, they will want to have this outfit for their doll!" Launch date: 2010. 4/2/2010 (Price: $16.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Clothes by GLOBABY CO. LTD.

The products of Naturecolored are divided into two categories: organic cotton and natural colored cotton. All the organic cotton products meet IMO NOP and OCIA standards. Launch date: May 2, 2010. 4/2/2010 (Price: $100) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

StinkyKids Brand Tees by STINKYKIDS

StinkyKids Brand tees feature the colorful StinkyKids characters on the front of each shirt as well as the StinkyKids logo and motto, "Always be a leader of good," displayed on the back of the tee neckline. StinkyKids Brand tees are 100-percent cotton, and sizes range from infant to women's lX and come in white, light pink or baby blue. Each StinkyKids Brand tee comes with a matching trading card and collectible book mark. A portion of the profits is donated toward making cancer patients smile. Britt Menzies, CEO of StinkyKids told TDmonthly, "StinkyKids characters teach kids to 'Always be a leader of good' and learn from their childhood mistakes and mischievous little stinker behavior. Characters have an eye candy appeal and are very colorful and unique." Launch date: August 2006. 4/2/2010 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Angel Baby Costume by MULLINS SQUARE

This marabou-edged satin robe has a gathered neck and waist to fit a variety of shapes and sizes. Soft fabric wings and a tiny feathered halo complete the costume, which is constructed to fit children up to 25 lbs.
— Kim Haynes, owner of Lollipop Toy Store in Dawsonville, Ga., said in March 2010 that Mullins Square is her best-selling line of apparel. “They are durable and great looking.” 3/29/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dragon Cape by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Fashioned from bright green lamé material, the Dragon Cape transforms a little one into a great, fierce creature of legend. The hood picks up to form horns, and bright yellow plates trail down the back into a long, pointed tail. 
— Ten of 37 specialty retailers who participated in a March 2010 survey said Creative Education of Canada is their top- selling line of dress-up clothing. 3/29/2010 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shark Hat by JACOBSON HAT CO INC

This hat from Jacobson Hats makes a ferocious statement with a bright red, wide-open mouth of shark teeth. The wearable plush shark is modeled after a Great White, and could be used in pretend play games, puppet shows, or any time when a situation needs a little silliness.
— “Jacobson Hats sell well,” said Gage Brownell, manager of Belmont Toys in Belmont, Mass., when asked about his top-selling dress-up items during TDmonthly's March 2010 survey of 37 specialty retailers. 3/29/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Infant's Converter Gown by KISSY KISSY

This soft, simple cotton gown can be converted into a legged onesie by re-arranging the snaps around the leg. Great for changing weather or changing diapers, the gown is machine washable and sports elegant picot trimming around the hems.  The garment is available in three colors of embroidery detail: a green frog, pink hearts or a yellow duck.
— “Moms really like the quality and the designs,” said Vicky Davis, owner of Children's Prep in Atlanta, Ga., of Kissy Kissy.  In March 2010, Davis reported sales of around 30 pieces per day. 3/29/2010 (Price: $34.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monster Mash Skirt by ACTING OUT

Whether used for a multi-media Halloween costume or good frightening fun any time of year, the musical Monster Mash skirt offers a funky dimension to dress up. The skirt, which is knee length and finished with multiple layers of colored tulle, plays music at the push of a button. This piece in Acting Out's line of musical dress up plays the 1960s hit “Monster Mash,” and the music continues with motion but stops automatically if the child is still.
— “We sell Acting Out, their petticoats and things. We sell a lot of those,” said Jill Brown, buyer at Kidoodles Toys in Norman, Okla., of the store's top-selling dress-up clothes in March 2010.
— Out of 37 retailers, two listed Acting Out as the supplier of their best-selling dress-up items in spring 2010. 3/29/2010 (Price: $40.00)

Blue Rainbow Fairy Skirt by SARAHS SILKS

Made of airy, sumptuous 100-percent silk, the Rainbow Fairy Skirt is designed to create magic with every move. Fully reversible, the skirt is finished with a satin rose detail on both sides, and its multiple layers come to a fluttering pointed hem.  The waist is elastic for ease and comfort of wear.
—  “We do great with Sarah's Silks; they have great skirts,” said Eric Masoncup, owner of Geppetto's Toy Box in Oak Park, Ill., of his top-selling dress-up items during a March 2010 survey.
—  Two of 37 retailers named Sarah's Silks as their top-selling line of dress-up clothes in spring 2010. 3/29/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sequins Fairy Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

With details and fabrics selected with careful attention to both look and tactile feel, Creative Education of Canada's Sequins Fairy Dress is a costume and play tool all in one. This sleeveless dress has a skirt of soft, multi-tiered tricot and matching petals over the shoulders. The bodice of the dress is elastic with sequins, allowing a great fit for growing girls.
— “You can't beat Creative Education of Canada,” said Sheryl Guidera, owner of Kaleidoscope the Parent Teacher Store in Capitola, Calif., of her top-selling line of dress-up items in March 2010.
— “We've stayed with Creative Education of Canada for quality and value, delivery and service,” said Barbara Paeth-Haas, owner of The Durango Kid in Durango, Colo., in spring 2010. 3/29/2010 (Price: $36.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tutu by LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC

Little Adventures tutus are simply designed in fluffy layers. The two-tone tutus are soft, comfortable and, best of all, 100 percent machine washable. Launch date: 2010. ( Watch Video) 3/25/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dr. Seuss ABC Bucket Hat by TREND LAB, LLC

This Dr. Seuss by Trend Lab ABC print bucket hat is great for the beach or any sunny day. It's available in infant and toddler sizes. Trend Lab's Marchelle Lyons told TDmonthly the "Dr. Seuss ABC scatter print design makes it fun and playful for your little one!" Launch date: December 2009. 3/24/2010 (Price: $7.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mitten Clips by BEARHANDS LTD

These mitten clips are designed to keep mittens attached to jackets so they don't get lost. Julie Dennis of BearHands told TDmonthly the clips are "mitten insurance!" Launch date: August 2009. 3/24/2010 (Price: $3.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]