March 2010 New Specialty Toys — Dolls

This 6" poseable fairy with mesh fairy wings debuts the Precious Pudgy Doll Collection by The Doll Maker & Friends.

A companion doll for young riders, Camille Equestrienne is dressed in a riding outfit complete with cap, jacket and boots. She has long rooted hair for styling fun and can wear any 13" fashion from the Les Cheries collection. "Headquartered in the Loire Valley, the storybook region of Langeais, France, Corolle is a brand that embodies all the values of childhood. The extraordinary attention to detail in all their dolls and accessories reflect the company’s reputation — established over three decades — for quality materials and classic design," Liza Grando, Account Executive, Moss-Tucker Associates, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2010.

This miniature, poseable play doll is about 4" tall and comes in a box with a cat and a brush accessory. Brianna is one of eight dolls in the Ty Li'l Ones collection. Launch date: Spring 2010.
— "The No. 1 thing we just got in is the Li'l Ones from Ty," Steve Banducci of Games Unlimited in Danville, Calif., told TDmonthly in March 2010. "We got in 96 two weeks ago and we have about 15 left. Kind of a surprise."

This charming, soft-bodied baby doll has sleeping eyes and can suck on its thumb or his pacifier, just like a real baby. Suce-Pouce can wear any 14" baby doll fashion from the Corolle collection. Launch date: 2008.

This 12” charmer is designed to encourage hugs and capture hearts. Dressed in a bright polka dot dress with coordinating headband, Calin has a soft “beanbag” body that can be posed just like a real baby. "Headquartered in the Loire Valley, the storybook region of Langeais, France, Corolle is a brand that embodies all the values of childhood. The extraordinary attention to detail in all their dolls and accessories reflect the company’s reputation — established over three decades — for quality materials and classic design. Each doll’s expression, hair, skin tone and limb features are realistic and natural, and a light scent of vanilla is added to the vinyl for sensory appeal. Designed for durability and playability, Corolle dolls are created for a lifetime of hugs," Liza Grando, Account Executive, Moss-Tucker Associates, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.
— In a Summer 2011 survey, 5 out of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that Calin from Corolle was their best-selling doll.  Paula Bolte, owner of Imaginations Toy & Furniture Co. in Blacksburg, Va., said she sells a few Calins a month, and a dozen a month during the holidays.
— As of 06/27/2011 this product had 3.5 out of 5 stars from 6 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Durable; well-made; machine washable. Cons: Two reviewers said the doll's teeth were yellow.

Welcome Home Baby GoGo™! This adorable 13-inch baby doll comes dress in soft, cozy pajamas and a hat. Children can tuck Baby GoGo™ in with the blankie included. This gift set also comes with a storybook, Baby GoGo™ Goes Home.

These wooden, magnetic dolls come in a box with multiple clothing options and include stands for playtime.
— Five of 38 retailers told TDmonthly in February 2010 that Melissa & Doug magnetic dress-up items are a best-selling wooden toy in their stores.

This collectible character figure from the Twilight Series features a 17" athletic body with brown eyes. Jacob Black, in the likeness of Taylor Lautner, is dressed in jeans, a knit muscle shirt and casual sneakers.

A nice addition to story time to engage and encourage children to participate in the Humpty Dumpty story. Chimes are inside to enhance the story. Doll measures 7" x 6". Machine washable, dryable. Bricks sold separately.

Part of The Goldberger Company's Basic Training™ line, Color Me Pretty™ is a color & wash doll that can be decorated again and again. She has a soft vinyl face with expressive painted eyes and a stuffed body making her soft enough to cuddle. Color Me Pretty™ is perfect for early learners who love to color and comes with washable markers.

The Goldberger Company introduces a new subbrand in 2010 - Yum Yums™ a line of "sweet and expressive" friends led by Musical Lights Lolli, an extra expressive and colorfully dressed doll that lights up and plays a sweet song. She can sip on her bottle or suck on her thumb. Musical Lights Lolli is
phthalate-compliant and comes with the Goldberger “Love It for Life” lifetime guarantee.

The super-soft fleece is gentle for baby's sensitive skin and the colors are bright and stimulating. One can bring out a child's imagination with these semi-abstract characters. There are five characters in all, and they range from 4" to 9" tall, so they can be effortlessly packed into a diaper bag or purse. Their size also makes them easy for little ones to handle. "Muddy Cloud is a character-driven line featuring bright colors and abstract shapes. Most uniquely, the characters have no prescribed storylines, inviting children to become the storyteller with their ever-precious creative imagination," Matt Anaya, Owner Muddy Cloud, LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2008.

This line of bright, colorful, illustrated children's books includes positive lessons. The books are accompanied by soft, huggable, hand-embroidered dolls and a line of backpacks that carry out the same universal message as the books. Launch date: February 2010.

With this playhouse and paper doll set in one, kids can open the box and unlock hours of imaginative play. It includes four stand-up mermaids, 80 reusable stickers, a castle topper, peek-a-boo flaps, and a tea table. "Reusable stickers add a special element to this item. The stickers provide for multiple use and encourage imaginative and inventive play since they can be moved around and mixed and matched," Donna Modrell, Marketing & Operations Manager, Peaceable Kingdom Press, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

The Pink line includes organic rattles, teethers and developmental toys designed with purpose. The soft and huggable First Doll is made of plush velour with adorable stitched details, and is stuffed with natural corn fiber filling. She is machine washable. A portion of the proceeds from the PINK line will support Breast Cancer Research. "First Doll is the perfect choice as a safe and soft, simply styled, teethable toy," Beth Saunders, marketing manager for Dandelion, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2009.

This beautiful H'mong Doll (Mother and Child) is created by disabled artisans at the SPIRAL Foundation Workshop in Hue and by women living in the Lao Cai region in the northern part of Vietnam near the Chinese border. All costumes are authentic, just like the ones used by the young H'mong girls in Sapa. H'mong women are known for their beautiful cross stitch embroidery which is often used in combination with batik and applique to create a colorful pattern. Net proceeds from the sale of this Doll will return to Vietnam and Nepal to fund medical programs that will help many newborn babies and young children in great need. Each doll comes with a mother and child, an extra outfit for the mother, and beautifully packaged in a floral fabric bag.

They are floppy, utterly soft and cuddly, come in fresh distinctive hues and ready to play, gift, or stand brightly in any room decor. Girls will want to collect them, trade them, bond with them, and just carry them everywhere. 12 styles available including Hot Pink Fizz Cat, Dog, and Horse; Pink Dot Monkey and Cat; Flower Monkey, Bear, Dog, and Horse; Tropical Dog, Bear, and Horse. All approximately 11" in size.
— "These ridiculously cute patterned plush toys are new from Douglas in 2010. They come in several different styles and sizes. They seem to build off the success of the 2009 introduction of the Rad Dogs from Douglas," Joe Mitchell, owner of YoYo Joe's Toys & Fun, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010.

"Life-sized" 18" baby dolls come in 4 ethnic skin tones and are available neutral or anatomically correct. Their arms and legs are poseable, boy and girl doll clothes are specially tailored to match.

With his lovable smile and signature banana in the tail, Cheeky Charlie has an updated look for 2010. Cheeky Charlie “Rock Star” features a Mohawk, sports a guitar and t-shirt (14.5 inches). Cheeky Charlie Surfer (14.5 inches) in a visor and board shorts is ready to hit the beach with his surfboard. Cheeky Charlie Birthday and Zoo Keeper (14.5 inches) is one of many new additions to the Cheeky Charlie line by Aurora for 2010. Each monkey’s Velcro hands make merchandising easy.

Star Willow Stables' own Brynn Rae Trail Horse loves hanging out and having her long mane and tail brushed and styled. Brynn Rae comes with her own hairbrush and a purple saddle blanket.  Warning: Choking Hazard — Small Parts Not for Children Under 3 Years. Launch date: 2009.

Cutie Cake Pets are designed to be completely sweet inside and out. These cupcakes don’t have traditional filling, buy convert into loveable pets. Launch date: 2010.

Cutie Cakes™ are designed to be completely sweet inside and out. These cupcakes don’t have traditional filling, but convert into sweet dolls. There are five in the collection: Pistachio Penny, Bubble Gum Bitsy, Chocolate Chip Charlie, Lemon Drop LuLu and Jelly Bean Bella. Launch date: 2010.

The standard Adorable Kinders rag doll is sold in a sturdy white box. The Box Cover Bed Ensemble converts the box into a 22” L x 10” W bed for the Adorable Kinders doll. The set includes a bed skirt, a fitted sheet, a colorful blanket, a sleeping pillow with removable pillow case, a large stuffed pillow sham, and 2 decorative throw pillows. The entire ensemble is machine washable and can be used with other conventional doll beds. The ensembles are available in assorted colors and prints. The product is made in the USA. Launch date: 2010.

This 21" vinyl play doll is dressed in white with pink trim and comes with a certificate of authenticity. It was sculpted by Dianna Effner and has childlike facial features.