May 2009 New Specialty Toys — Teddy Bear

This 12" penguin is filled with 100-percent natural wheat and dried lavender, and after two minutes in the microwave, becomes a warm buddy to take to bed. He is designed to stay warm for at least an hour, and may remain warm all night if snuggled under the covers. "The penguin can be microwaved thousands of times," CEO Ruth Hamilton of Pritty Imports told TDmonthly, "and his aroma is designed to help kids fall asleep naturally." Launch date: June 2009.

"Beddy Bear is the world's first-ever fully microwavable teddy bear," CEO Ruth Hamilton of Pritty Imports told TDmonthly. He has soft fur and is filled with 100-percent natural wheat and dried lavender. He is designed to, after just two minutes in the microwave, stay warm for at least an hour, and longer if he is snuggled under the blankets. Launch date: June 2009.

This soft ladybug warms up after just two minutes in the microwave to provide a cozy bedtime companion. It is filled with 100-percent natural wheat and dried lavender. Launch date: June 2009.

Ginger the Cat warms up in the microwave to provide children with a warm companion on cooler nights. Filled with 100-percent natural wheat and dried lavender, this cat is designed to stay warm for at least and hour, and it can be microwaved thousands of times. Launch date: June 2009.

Each Vermont Teddy Bear is handmade in Vermont and comes with a lifetime guarantee. The company's core product is a jointed, 15" teddy bear available with dozens of outfits. Vermont Teddy Bear can personalize product and is also introducing a second major line of floppy, 15" plush bears that are made for hugging. MSRP ranges from $39.95 to $49.95. Launch date: 2009.

This cute, collectible bear is made of fine mohair and is jointed so that its arms and legs move. It measures 25 cm.