November 2007 New Toys — Dolls - Accessories

Things to Come Outfit by WILDE IMAGINATION

This multi-layered outfit consists of a chiffon, pleated print skit, fuzzy sweater, stockings, embroidered hoodie, T-shirt, belt and mules. It is a limited edition of 1,000 and is great for mix and match. “It's designed by an award-winning fashion designer, Robert Tonner, who spent years working with Bill Blass, and the design and quality is something you won't find anywhere else in the doll world today,” Debra DeForte, director of marketing and sales for Wilde Imagination, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 18, 2007. 11/28/2007 (Price: $89.00)

Two's Company Press ‘n Dress Set by POCKETS OF LEARNING LLC

Suitable for children aged 18 months and up, this colorful set includes two Press ‘n Dress dolls and four outfits that attach with Velcro. The products feature soft, elegant fabrics with embroidered edging. 10/31/2007

Quickbuild Classic Colonial by HOUSEWORKS LTD.

This convenient and affordable quickbuild is a completely finished kit. Only a screwdriver and white glue are required for assembly, and simple instructions are included. The interior and exterior, featuring 3/8" MDF with clapboard finish, are completely finished with paint, stain, wallpaper, roof shingles, shutters and window boxes. The product measures 23.75" W x 31.25" H x 15.5"D. “It is more affordable when you can assemble the finished kit yourself. It takes approximately two hours to assemble [using] the simple instructions included,” Sales Manager Nancy Van Horn of Houseworks told TDmonthly. 9/25/2007 (Price: $259.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Finished Vermont Farmhouse Jr. by HOUSEWORKS LTD.

This dollhouse is cmpletely finished, assembled and ready to furnish. It features 3/8" MDF exterior walls with milled clapboard. The floors are stained hardwood, and it includes painted doors, stairways and baseboards, painted or wallpapered interior walls, a stained wooden shingle roof, working doors, shutters, and painted trim and exterior. Everything in the photo is included. The house measures 24-3/16" W x 29-7/8"H x 17-1/8" D. “The dollhouse is ready to be given as a gift with no work involved,” Sales Manager Nancy Van Horn of Houseworks told TDmonthly. 9/25/2007 (Price: $399.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Six-Arm Crystal Chandelier by HOUSEWORKS LTD.

This antique chandelier is made of brass with an aged metallic finish and accented with perfectly scaled Austrian crystals and all-in-one screw-base candlebody bulbs. It includes a 2" chain and comes with a plug for 12 volt systems and two replacement bulbs. The chandelier measures 2.5" W x 2.5" H. “The one characteristic that sets this product apart from similar products is the aged finish that gives it an antique look instead of shiny brass,” Sales Manager Nancy Van Horn of Houseworks told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2007. 9/25/2007 (Price: $195.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doll Cottage by KIDKRAFT

The doll cottage is designed with a child’s imagination in mind. With open space to navigate and redecorate, this charming dollhouse offers hours of inventive play. Features include three levels, charming flowers and scalloped trim, rooms typical of any household, sturdy wood construction and a welcoming family of four dolls. The cottage measures 20" x 12" x 25" and weighs 20 lbs.
— Dollhouses by KidKraft were predicted to be hot sellers during Christmas 2007 for girls aged 8 to 12, according to Lisa, manager of The Toy Box in Augusta, Ga.
— We sell a lot of wooden blocks and wooden doll houses by KidKraft,” Alison Cox, owner of Animal Quackers in Raleigh, N.C., told TDmonthly.
— Four of 54 retailers cited KidKraft — especially their dollhouses — when discussing sales for the 2007 holiday season. 9/20/2007 (Price: $99.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Merry-Go-Round by BABYDOLL PLAYGROUND LLC

This doll-sized merry-go-round easily accommodates dolls and stuffed toys from 8” to more than 20” in length. The maintenance-free product is easy to assemble and measures 21” W x 13” H. “Our products are unique in that they are made for the outdoors as well as indoors with specially added UV inhibitors to protect from color fade. We stress quality,” President Kenneth Bednar of BabyDoll Playground told TDmonthly about the heavy-duty products. “Children will spend endless hours playing and spinning their dolls on this fun and unique merry-go-round.” 8/29/2007 (Price: $34.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Miniature Dollhouse Furniture by KL HOBBIES

All are standard scale 1"-1'. We carry everything to furnish a dollhouse: couch sets, dining room sets, bathroom, bedroom, nursery, garden patio set and our newest additions: a computer desk with computer, and an entertainment center complete with tv and vcr! 8/24/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doorbells for Dollhouses by KL HOBBIES

Four different doorbells: traditional ding-dong, Westminster Chimes, Musical plays 12 nursery-rhyme songs and our unique foghorn! Require 3AA. Includes speaker box, battery box, black button, brass ring and washer and easy to follow instructions. Battery & speaker boxes go under the dollhouse foundation. What's a house without a doorbell! 8/24/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ball-Jointed Doll Case by THE DOLL CASE COMPANY

The slim black leather carrier measures 26” in length and features silver embroidery on the exterior. The bag is specially designed to protect ball-jointed dolls, but will protect any delicate doll. Thick padding, doll-securing interior straps, and adjustable and detachable carrying straps are just a few of the bag’s other features. “We design our products with longevity in mind,” Ashley of The Doll Case Company’s sales and marketing department told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007. 8/15/2007 (Price: $60.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]