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ASTRA's Best Toys For Kids Nominees - Pretend - Doll Play

By: TDmonthly Staff

Take a closer look at ASTRA's Best Toys For Kids Nominees in the Pretend - Doll Play category.

Don't forget to check out the nominees in the other categories:


Scientific Play Constructive Play

Creative Arts Play Early Play

Game Play - 3-7 yrs
Game Play - 8 yrs+

Game Play - Brainteasers Active Play

Pretend - Fantasy Play
 Pretend - Role Play

Classic Play - 0-7 yrs Classic Play - 8 yrs+







MSRP: $23.99
Age Range: 4 to 10
Specialty: Yes (as of 2012)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Puppets
Creative Activities



Three oversized puppets on sticks inspire dramatic play with silly faces, movable mouths and endless possibilities.
Awards: 2012 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Toy Award Seal; 2012 Oppenheim SNAP (Special Needs Adaptable Products) Award.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34356      (added 5/25/2012)
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MSRP: $45.00
Age Range: 1 to 3
Specialty: Yes (as of 2011)
Made in: China
SKU or Item #: 147730
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Dolls
Developmental Toys
Infant & Toddler



Now, Baby Stella can talk. Features three sounds: pacifier sucking noise when pacifier is attached, giggling when foot is squeezed, and saying "mama" when hand is squeezed. Doll comes with pink ruffled onesie with Velcro-like closures in back and magnetic pacifier. Comes with 2 replaceable AA batteries. Launch date: January 2012.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33343      (added 12/15/2011)
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