May 2010 New Specialty Toys — All

Fuzzy Nation Pug "Baby Bunting" is dressed up and ready for spring in her pink bunny outfit. This pooch is highly detailed, making her look very lifelike. Julie Flann, Manhattan Toy Manager of Marketing & Sales, told TDmonthly, "The Fuzzy Nation brand is very unique on its own. The detail and quality make it stand out along with the product line." Launch date: 2010.

The Sharpei Nuff Said Darn Cute Plush is approximately 9" long and 10" tall, with a super-pudgy modacrylic fur body and cool hunter green hoodie top with zipper. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "This Sharpei features a bone cross 'puff piece' pendant on a chunky ball chain that can be removed to use as a key or backpack hanger." Launch date: 2010.

The Fuzzy Nation Norwich "Prue To You" is one of a kind. It is a stylish handbag that will match the Norwich "Prue To You" pooch. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "This little fuzzy fashionista will 'terrier heart out' in her striped mini and Georgia peach silk organza bow." Launch date: 2010.

The Groovy Girls Fantastical Accessory Set can make little ladies look like beautiful butterflies. Girls will love wearing these pink and blue glittery wings, silky pink gloves and playing with the matching wand. Manhattan Toy Manager of Marketing & Sales Julie Flann told TDmonthly, "Now girls can feel like a Groovy Girl fairy with the Groovy Girl Fantastical Accessory Set." Launch date: 2010.

Girls can play dress up and match their Princess Seraphina Groovy Girl doll. This princess gown comes with a flexible tiara made of plastic beads and satin. The gown is made of poly spandex, satin and organza. Fits sizes 4-6. Launch date: 2010.

Little girls can dress up just like their Fayla Fairy Groovy Girl doll. The Fayla Fairy Girl Size Dress-Up outift comes with detachable wings and is made of satin, velvet and tulle and includes a crinoline lining. Fits sizes 4-6. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, told TDmonthly, "Manhattan Toy is finally making matching dress up outfits!" Launch date: 2010.

The soft nursery novel features classic development prints, crinkle paper flaps, a mirror and ribbon ties to close or attach to various play areas. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "Wimmer Ferguson is known for its award winning products. All babies will love the Nursery Novel because of all its features." Launch date: 2010.

This fun Dr. Seuss rattle has the Cat in the Hat's face on it. It features three colorful rings and is made of soft materials. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, calls it "a cool, easy for baby to hold rattle featuring the famous Dr. Seuss characters Thing 1 & Thing 2." Launch date: 2010.

One side features a mirror for self discovery, while the other side has high-contrast black and white graphics that help baby with visual and multi-sensory development. This toy has ribbon ties for easy attachment. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "Wimmer Ferguson is known for it's award winning products and this is the only Wimmer Ferguson product of its kind." Launch date: 2010.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum.

Princess Isabella is pretty in pink, red and orange and topped off with a shiny silver necklace and tiara. She has long hair that is perfect to play with. According to Julie Flann, Marketing and Sales Manager at Manhattan Toy, "Princess Isabella is special because she is highly detailed. She includes a tiara, necklace and satin, tulle, lace and sparkly dress." Launch date: 2010.

Knight Keanan is the prince charming of the Groovy Girls collection. He's ready to go out on adventures and explore the world. Keanan comes with a dashing silver, blue and yellow armor, a purple removable cape, and silver sword that can be worn in his belt or held in his hand. Launch date: 2010.

An adorable outfit addition to the Baby Stella collection, the Dress Up Ladybug Outfit has shiny blue wings and is bright red with black highlights on the arms, legs and tummy. It comes with a matching hat to complete the ensemble and make your Baby Stella look just like a lady bug! Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "If your child loves to play dress up, they will want to have this outfit for their doll!" Launch date: 2010.

This play mat has many features for baby to discover, including flaps with reverse print graphics, fun textures and crinkle paper, plus a removable mirror, teethers and a pocket with a star shaped ring attaced. Manhattan Toy Manager of Marketing & Sales Julie Flann told TDmonthly, "This play mat is unique because it features the Wimmer Ferguson design, which specializes in infant and toddler development tools." Launch date: 2010.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum.

It may be hard to resist this plush's cute horns and furry beard. Raffaelo is super soft and has bold, fluffy brown fur and beigh highlights on his ears snout, hands and toes. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "The Rufflers is an adorably unique collection because each have soft, curly fur and little potbellies." Launch date: 2010.

Dodley Donkey has ultra soft gray fur with a fluffy black head and tail. Rustletoes have a classic and fun design with simple facial features. Rustletoes are available in three types and two sizes each. Their weighted "bums" allow them to sit up nicely, making them great for room decor. Also, this feature gives the feeling of carrying a baby when you hold one. Manhattan Toy Marketing & Sales Manager Julie Flann told TDmonthly, "Rustletoes Dodley Donkey has the softest fur and cutest little face — you'll want to just cuddle up next to him and the rest of the Rustletoes collection. The Rustletoes are made with such super soft fabric, you'll want a sweater made from their fur." Launch date: 2010.

Muddles has a soft, brown plush body with light tan ears, face and hands. Each item in the Leggylings collection has nice, long arms and legs that create natural hand holds for little hands, and is under-stuffed to provide a great hug factor. Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy Julie Flann told TDmonthly, "Muddles is the cutest monkey around!" Launch date: 2010.

Baby Wilford has soft brown fur and a cute little face. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "Baby Wilford is an adorable little walrus plush, part of the new Manhattan Wildlife Collection." The Manhattan Wildlife Collection has been developed to strongly resemble the real animals they represent. They come with a hangtag that describes their animal's unique characteristics. Launch date: 2010.

Bruno Bear is super soft, comes in three sizes and is detailed with a black bow tie. "Bruno Bear is the most adorable bear in town," Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

Tango Tiger is full of energy and ready for adventure. Tango is soft and has striped fur, a fluffy mane and adorable paw prints. Manhattan Toy Manager of Marketing & Sales Julie Flann told TDmonthly, "Tango Tiger is super, super soft and comes in three sizes." Launch date: 2010.

Red has an exuberant and athletic nature. She also tends to be highly cynical and sometimes teases her friends. Like Gobo, Red likes to take the lead and they sometimes butt heads. Red has a yellowish-orange complexion, orange hair, and wears a red sweater. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "Fraggle Rock is back and Manhattan Toy has exclusive rights to making the Fraggle Rock plush and puppets!" Launch date: 2010.

Gobo tends to be the leader of the group. Unusually level-headed and practical for a Fraggle, Gobo prefers to control most situations. He plays a guitar (made from a gourd) and often goes on trips to explore the lesser-known tunnels of Fraggle Rock. Gobo is an independent Fraggle and resists the influence of his friends. Gobo has an orange complexion and purple hair, and wears a yellow and pink stripe sweater with a brown vest. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "Fraggle Rock is back and Manhattan Toy has exclusive rights to making Fraggle Rock puppets and plush!" Launch date: 2010.

The Blooming Sprouts Collection is made from bamboo spun into a rayon fabric. They are then stuffed with corn fiber filling for a well-loved and slightly lumpy feel. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, told TDmonthly, "The Blooming Sprouts Bamboo Chick is super soft and has a unique simplistic style." Launch date: 2010.

One can tell their favorite family road trip vacation with this great hand/finger puppet. The soft puppet design fits right over your hand, perfectly. "It's a hand puppet with spots for four fingers, each one fits a different character," Julie Flann, Marketing & Sales Manager at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

This craft kit allows one to create the Beaky Family: Mama Owl, Papa Owl and their little 'un. Young sewers can design their own color scheme from a selection of felt sheets (brights or pastels). The owls are approximately 3.75", 2.75" and 1.75" tall when sewn. The sewing kit makes all three owls and includes re-usable patterns and full instructions, wool felt (5 colors), stuffing, embroidery thread, buttons and needle. All the crafter needs to supply is tracing paper, scissors, pencil, pins and dried beans for balance. Owner Sarah Ketchley of Kit and Caboodle Designs told TDmonthly, "Kit and Caboodle Craft Kits are designed and developed to emphasize the natural, the reusable and recyclable and are ideal for the beginning crafter with scope for embellishment and personalization by those more experienced." Launch date: June 2009.