March 2009 New Specialty Toys — Dolls

This little baby doll with a big smile is made in the USA of 100-percent phthalate-free material.

The newest delight to the Haba doll family, Fay Finja with her cape a flower basket is sure to be a hit with any 18 month or up child. Fay is easy to clean and even easier to love!

Saddle up it's time to ride! Paulina has new fences to jump and a pretty coat to keep her from getting cold when sheis done. Includes water bucket, 2 jumping fences, and a pink ribbon for placing at the show!

This certified, 100-percent organic cotton yoyo doll is handmade by fair trade artisans in India. This is the classic yoyo doll made for decades by grandmas, updated for the green community. "It's so difficult and time consuming to make this doll that it can only be made by hand. Yoyo dolls have been childhood favorites for generations," Jenny Krauss, president of Kinderware, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.

Recycle Kyle™ likes to get people motivated about recycling because it is fun, easy, and something everyone can do. From Seattle, he loves to ride his skateboard, a pollution-free form of transportation. Kyle's dedication to recycling began one day while cruising through a park. He hit a soda can and fell down and hurt himself. Since then he has been spreading the word about recycling. He even started a recycling program at school. Kids can join Kyle and the other Global Green Pals on their mission. "The Global Green Pals are a unique group of dolls that highlight important environmental issues and encourage children to learn through play. They have the capability of inspiring children of all origins to take action by changing small things in their daily activities," Malini Goel, founder and president of Restoration Gallery LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009.

This 16" doll is one in a collection of nostalgic Little Friends with varying dress designs that correlate with the company's seasonal dress releases for 3-month to 4-year-olds. Launch date: 2009.

These 24" vinyl friends created by artist Diane Bucki wear springtime blouses and denim pants. They retail for $190 each.

This 18", lifelike vinyl baby doll was created by artist Denise Farmer and comes with a certificate of authenticity as well as a free pacifier and a hospital bracelet that can be personalized once she is named.

This 7.5" collectible doll is a limited edition of 300 pieces. She has red hair and wears a colorful onesie. Nell comes in a red Radio Flyer wagon with her twin sister, Poppy.

This brunette Ellowyne doll has brown eyes and an outfit that includes lace-up boots, fishnet stockings, a racing sweater and tulle skirts, and plenty of shiny jewelry. It's a limited edition of 1,000 pieces.

Full of spunk and character, Miss Piggy is ready to go out on the town. Dressed in a velvet, magenta suit with faux fur accents, she comes with a matching hat, shoes, jewelry and a golden wig.

This exquisitely dressed doll features a blue velvet bolero jacket over a white chiffon-overlay walking dress, plus accessories including a hat, parasol, purse, earrings and more. Launch date: 2009.

This 21" vinyl play doll wears a knit sweater and leather boots and comes with a certificate of authenticity. It was sculpted by Dianna Effner and has childlike facial features. Tanya comes with a "Forever Friends" storybook written by Maritza Gutierrrez and illustrated by Rhiannon Cunag. The doll received a 2009 DOTY award.

This 21" soft vinyl doll is designed by Angela Harris and comes with a certificate of authenticity. It has a cloth body and wears a gingham jumper and matching hat. It also comes with a 10" plush sheep toy. A twin girl, in pink, is also available. This product received a 2009 DOTY award.

Corolle is proud to introduce its latest interactive doll, Bébé Trésor. At 14", this sweet, charming and totally irresistible doll coos, babbles or giggles when little Moms rock her gently in their arms! Complete with soft white onesie and pacifier, Bébé Trésor is sure to be little Mom's newest wonder! Requires 3 AG12/LR44 batteries (included). Launch date: September 2009.

Meet “Muddy Moe”, whose nickname was given to him because he loves to play in the mud. Muddy Moe loves to get a reaction from his cousins’ as he dives into the nearest mud hole. He can’t make up his mind if he wants to step out of the 50’s with his flat top front or into the 70’s with his mullet hairstyle in the back so he keeps them both. He enjoys teaching kids to be true to themselves and being who they are. He wants kids to understand its okay to be different. His message is to “Be a Leader not a Follower.” His heart will beat for you when you place his right hand on his heart. His weaknesses include being stubborn and hard-headed.

Meet “Grubby”, the little boy that loves to play outside and hang out with his cousins while taking his worm and frog everywhere he goes, even inside the house. His name, Grubby, was given to him because of the grub worm he carries in his hand all the time. Grubby finds joy in teaching kids to experience the outdoors through fun activities such as fishing, digging for worms and looking for frogs. He also loves to listen to Smelly scream as he puts his frog down her shirt. His heart will beat when you place his right hand on his heart. His weakness is eating as he won’t stay in the house long enough to eat his fruits and veggies because he loves to be outside all the time.

Meet "Dusty Rusty", whose nickname was given to him because he loves to get outside and play in the dirt. A little boy that loves getting down in the dirt & playing outside with his cousins. A ball of dust seems to follow him everywhere. However, his faux Mohawk never gets dirty nor moves due to the gel he uses and his secret desire is to impress the girls. Dusty Rusty enjoys teaching kids it is okay to get outside & get dirty & still look good doing it. He loves spending time looking at His Faux Mohawk in the mirror and listening to his heartbeat. Place his right hand on his heart and it will beat for you! His weaknesses include hairsprays, gels and pretty girls.

Meet “Smelly Mel”, a little girl that loves to hangout and play outside with her cousins. She, however, understands that she is 110% girl so she wears pink everywhere she goes from her pink toenail polish, her pink ruffled shirt to her pink pocketed shorts. Last but certainly not least, her perfume. Her cousins joke that they can “smell” her a mile away, hence her nickname. Her joy comes from teaching girls that they can get outside and play with the boys but yet make a fashion statement in the process and smell good doing it too! Her two weaknesses are the two Ps, Pink and Perfume.

Uniting environmentally conscious manufacturing with environmentally conscious characters, Global Green Pals has created a line of dolls for boys and girls that make environmental issues accessible to children.  Made from organic cotton with detailed clothing and stitched faces, the 12" dolls each have a theme that they are passionate about.  Pink Coral Laurel is concerned with the health of the beautiful marine ecosystems of her home in Australia.  She comes with a pink swimsuit, flippers, and snorkel along with her story and green living tips tailored for children. Available for delivery:  August 2009 Launch Date: May 2009

Suitable for children ages 18 months and up, the Belly Brites' bellies light up in soft tones and change colors in a relaxing sequence to calm and reassure little ones. Light therapy has been shown to soothe fussy babies.

When her tummy is pressed, Molly Manners sings a song that encourages kids to always say “please” and “thank you.” The doll is suitable for children ages 18 months and up.

The best toys are ones children dream up themselves. Eric Levin, president of TechnoSource, told TDmonthly that Printies “allow kids to experience a whole new level of customization and self-expression by creating their own stuffed toys.” Kids can design, print and stuff their own Printies toys, print them out with fabric paper, and stuff them at home — all with the items in this kit. Launch date: Fall 2009.

These Cabbage Patch Kids Fairies like to take flights of fancy. They also have fun in the garden, so each one is themed after her very own flower. Like the Cabbage Patch Kids' traditional dolls, Gardenia, Rose, Tulip and their friends all have their own unique name and birth date.