This fish is part of a line of 10 sea creatures that come with special codes granting access to an online world in which kids can personalize their virtual acquarium, play in the ocean, visit with other fish, and take on deep-sea challenges in order to visit Atlantis. Launch date: February 2008.

The glamour, grace, and opulence of one of the most celebrated periods in history are magnificently portrayed in an upscale collection of personal accessories including locket keyrings, compacts, evening purses, clutch bags, coin purses, and satin jewelry rolls. Intricate designs, a variety of quality materials, and meticulous attention to detail, make this deco~inspired selection of gifts exquisite to own… or to give to a very special lady. Suggested Retail: $6.00-$15.00.

It's a Dance Party … and everyone’s invited! Get ready to dance through the decades as APPLAUSE introduces its fun Dance Party characters, dressed to impress in authentic attire from the '40s to the '70s. Each animal moves and grooves to a hit song from its own era, such as “In the Mood” and “Boogie Shoes.” These make great gifts for anyone who holds special memories of those by-gone days.

Whether it's your first photo together, alongside one announcing your engagement, a photo of your special day, one taken during your honeymoon, or a photo of your 50th anniversary.... RUSS® will help capture the moment with our White Lace and Promises™ picture frames.  You get the picture...with RUSS. Suggested Retail: $15.00 - $20.00.

Don Freeman's Corduroy™ has been one of the most beloved bears in literature. As Corduroy™ prepares to celebrate his fortieth anniversary in 2008, APPLAUSE® is pleased to partner with the Penguin Young Readers Group to bring this most recognizable of all children's characters to life. Read Me A Story, Corduroy! Dressed in his signature green corduroy overalls, this touch-activated Caress™ plush gently moves his head back and forth while he reads aloud the endearing story of Corduroy bear in a sweet childlike voice. A perfect bedtime –– or anytime –– companion, children will love to listen to this irresistible character’s heartwarming tale over and over again. Corduroy paperback book included. Also available: plush, bookmarks, pens, backpack clips and paperback books. Suggested Retail: $6.00-$40.00.

The plush owl is from the Russ Christmas 2008 Collection. His three friends, the Snow Birds, are also available separately. Launch date: 2008.

The plush feature bold, colorful patterns, tactile textures and silly sounds to promote sensory development in babies and toddlers.

Addition to the Yomiko family line. Cute and cuddly, these jungle animal babies resemble their proud parents, the yomiko line of award-winning plush.

The White Snowy Owl is a cute and precious addition to Russ Berrie's Shining Stars lineup of collectible plush dolls. When kids purchase a Shining Stars friend, they can log onto the Shining Stars website and use the secret code inside the plush’s hangtag to register and name a star with the International Star Registry. Children can print a star certificate that gives the exact location of the star. The site also offers fun games and activities.
― When the Webkinz crunch hit and retailers were left Cheeky-Dog-less for Easter, savvy store-owners picked up the slack by turning their little Webkinz fanatics into Shining Stars lovers. Steady sales since have earned Shining Stars a TDmonthly Top Seller 2007 award.
— Three Sisters sold 400 Shining Stars dolls between April and July of 2007. The toys also did well during Easter 2007 for The Treasured Child in La Grange, Ky. Other retailers have reported more lukewarm sales.
— "Unlike some other Web-play plush, only Shining Stars comes with a secret code that opens up a world of Web adventure, allows collectors to get their very own star in the constellation of their choice, and helps the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation through the donation of 'glow points,'" said Stephanie Araujo, marketing coordinator for Russ Berrie.

One of these bright and colorful plush flowers with bendable stems and embroidered text can be used to welcome the arrival of a new little sprout. The flower is perfect to add to a gift basket or to personalize a bouquet for the new mom. It also makes a great keepsake and hospital visit gift for facilities that ban real flowers. Launch date: March 2007.

Perfect for growing a little happiness, each of these cheery ceramic message mugs comes with a fun removable plush potted flower inside. Take it out and there’s an embroidered message on the pot ready to convey get well wishes, encouragement, and more. Launch date: September 2007.

Legend says that every stone has a power all its own, but when an angel carries it, she brings blessings all her own. Now it’s possible to share these blessings with loved ones, with one of these upscale and exquisite Sculptstone™ figurines. There are six divinely crafted angels, each with a different stone and inspirational message hangtag. Launch date: September 2007.

With their adorable cherubic faces, these delightful Sculptstone™ figurines are wonderfully detailed with iridescent and glitter accents. Fairy lovers will want to help these novices become full-fledged fairies by becoming fairy “godparents.” They can serve as great inspirational keepsakes for encouragement and support to help gift recipients believe in themselves and their goals. Launch date: September 2007.

This 11” plush penguin comes dressed in a knit scarf and Santa hat, ready to start singin’ and dancin’ in the snow. When touch activated, Waddles grooves to the beat as he whistles “Jingle Bells.” The product is suitable for ages 18 months and up, and comes with three AA batteries.

This 11” plush Dalmatian moves to the beat as he jams out to his own rendition of “Jingle Bells.” The product is suitable for ages 18 months and up, and comes with four AA batteries.

Suitable for ages 18 months and up, this 13” bear sings, dances and glams up the holiday season in her fabric Santa suit with zebra trim. When touch activated, she dances as she sings “Santa Baby.” Three AA batteries are included. Launch date: August 2007.

These award-winning dynamic 3D interactive Swing Cards from Russ® are a charming way to get your point across! Not only does each card pop out easily from an envelope into amazing 3D shapes, but each also has a multiplicity of moving parts that allow the objects in the center to swing back and forth. With over 60 designs, there is surely a style for everyone! All cards measure 5-3/4" wide by 7-3/4" tall and include a blank space for personal message. Russ is the exclusive U.S. Distributor.

Make it fashionable and fun to Get Outta Town™! Designer details like contrast topstitching, embroidery, and appliqués are paired with a trunk full of different themes and styles for guys and gals, to make these leatherette passport covers and luggage tags must have accessories for trendy travelers.

Kids can tune in to the hottest sound around with this singing plush puppet. Each Pet Yapper plays three favorite children's songs, "Old MacDonald," "London Bridge" and "Frere Jacques," in its own distinctive voice. Favorite tunes have never been sung quite this way before. Calypso the Cat is just one of eight styles in the Russ My Pet Yapper assortment, which also includes dogs, a cow, a pig, a frog and a monkey. They're all surface washable, too. This doll measures 12” x 12” x 12” and weighs 1 lb.
— "My Pet Yapper by Russ" was the best selling puppet in the store of Jamie Burdette, owner of LB Toys in Media, Pa. Two of 62 retailers specifically cited the Yappers as customer favorites.
— Burdette said she sold about a dozen of the puppets a month, which is close to the average sales in puppets for most retailers TDmonthly spoke with in spring 2007.
— "When you move your hand inside the mouth, the Yapper will sing each note of the song. So, the Cat will meow the notes, the Dog will bark them, and so on," said Arline Wall, senior vice president of product development and marketing for Russ Berrie.

This colorful turkey is ready for Thanksgiving. When kids purchase a Shining Stars friend, they can log onto the Shining Stars website and use the secret code inside the plush’s hangtag to register and name a star with the International Star Registry. Children can print a star certificate that gives the exact location of the star, and the site also offers fun games and activities. Launch date: September 15, 2007.

The Shining Stars Christmas collection includes this adorable penguin, a reindeer and a snowman. When kids purchase a Shining Stars friend, they can log onto the Shining Stars website and use the secret code inside the plush’s hangtag to register and name a star with the International Star Registry. Children can print a star certificate that gives the exact location of the star, and the site also offers fun games and activities. Launch date: October 15, 2007.

These plush friends “perch” anywhere and each make their own unique sound. Twelve styles are available, and innovative construction allows each animal to hang over the edge of wherever it is placed. Launch date: August 15, 2007.

This assortment of lifelike Yomiko Classics is made of Caress™ and includes mandrills, gibbons, gorillas and more. Five different styles are available, and each comes with a special hangtag that includes its individual name. The "detailed airbrushing on each animal [gives] our Yomiko Classics Primate assortment that realistic look," Russ Berrie Marketing Coordinator Stephanie Araujo told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 15, 2007.

With plush Shining Stars, kids can log onto the Shining Stars website and use the secret code inside the hangtag to register and name a star with the International Star Registry. Children can print a star chart and certificate that gives the exact location of their star in the cosmos. Additionally, the website offers customized games and fun activities. Shining Stars made Dr. Toy's Spring 2007 Best Products List.

He’s Showered, Shaved and Super Sexy.  Everybody’s favorite dysfunctional father and husband is more macho than ever.  This 15” feature plush Homer, sporting his towel and bath slippers, sings and dances to "Macho Man."  Available in stores now.

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