May 2011 New Specialty Toys — Gifts

This set includes 60 Crayons, 24 color pencils, 24 oil paint tubes, 24 watercolor cakes, 3 mixing pallets, 2 sketch pencils, 2 paint brushes, 1 pencil sharpener, 1 eraser, and 1 wood carrying case with drawer. This set includes everything needed to satisfy any budding artist. This item is notable for "The quantity and quality of the products used for the price. This set also includes a drawer for greater aesthetics and functionality," Alisha Kennedy, sales coordinator at Art 101, told TDmonthly.

People just can’t get enough of pirate jewelry.  Many new styles from Cool Jewels® offer your children a great variety to choose from.  Each pirate skull key hangs on an adjustable black slider cord, so one size fits all.

These fun bracelets can also be worn as anklets, and are a great item for Memorial Day and the 4th of July.

Another new and unique style from Cool Jewels®.  Each magnifying dome butterfly pendant hangs on an adjustable slider cord – one size fits all.

This new 2011 style is out just in time for the new pirates movie!  Each pendant is two sided, and hangs on a 24” adjustable slider cord necklace.  Each dozen includes an assortment of gold and silver tone finish pendants.

Suddy is a very busy girl with a lot going on. She’s got no time for slow pokes and doesn’t want to wait around for laggards. If you want to keep up with her, you’ll have to live life in the fast lane. That means waking up in the morning and going to bed having lived your life to the fullest! But what does that mean? It means she loves you and also candy. Uglydoll Suddy is approx. 12" tall.
— Dean Smith, Co-owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J. told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that as far as action figures go, "We don't sell a lot of those." Plush Uglydolls are as close as they come, and JaZams sells 15-18 each month.
— Powell Phillips, owner of Phillip's Toy Mart in Nashville, Tenn., and Kim Emigh, manager of e-commerce at Growing Tree Toys in State College, Pa., both told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey that Ugly Dolls were their best-selling tween item, though they both said that tweens are not a big presence in their store.

This fantasy ball claw necklace remains popular with the boys.  Each pendant hangs on an adjustable slider cord necklace.

This design is a must have for girls.  Each horse pendant hangs on adjustable silver chain.  A variety of different colored flowers surround dazzling rhinestones throughout the body of the horse pendant.

Rhinestone Lock and Key Necklaces will have your registers ringing. Each rhinestone key hangs on a silver rope chain. Each dozen includes a key with green, purple, blue, and pink rhinestones hanging alongside a matching colored rhinestone heart. The center of the heart features a lock.

These Best Friends Americana Wish Bracelets (two piece set) are new to the Cool Jewels® line. One bracelet is for you to wear, and the other share with your best friend! Each bracelet is adjustable. Great for Memorial Day and the 4th of July!

New from the Les Classiques collection is Bebe Amour, a huggable baby dressed in a cute corduroy dress, print blouse, striped leggings and knitted hat. Like all Corolle dolls, she's softly scented with vanilla.  Launch date: 2011.
— While the latest high-tech toys offer new ways to amaze and sometimes educate children, the fundamentals of doll play have been around for centuries,” said Liza Grando for Corolle. “Whether it's dressing it, styling its hair, or having a conversation, these tasks allow children's creativity to flourish, offering them a constant companion and creating memorable play that will last a lifetime.”
— In a summer 2011 survey, Rebecca Goblish, owner of Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., told TDmonthly that Corolle Dolls are her best-selling line of collectibles.

Owl jewelry is hot for Summer 2011! Each pendant measures 2.25” in height, and hangs on an adjustable black slider cord necklace.

Brand new for Spring 2011, this rhinestone crown necklace is a hot selling item. Enjoy an assortment of different colored pendants within each dozen, including clear, pink, and assorted. Many other crown necklace styles can be found on the Cool Jewels® website.

Brand new to the Cool Jewels® line, this mermaid necklace comes in an assortment of pink, blue, and purple within each dozen. Each pendant hangs on an adjustable silver snake chain necklace.

Each adorable turtle necklace hangs on an adjustable silver ball chain necklace. Rhinestones surround the pendant, and each dozen comes with pink, purple, and blue assorted colors. This item is perfect for any souvenir locations, including aquariums and beach shops.

This hardcover picture book by Hallie Durand tells the story of Mitchell, who hates going to bed. Or at least, he does until he gets a license to drive there. Mitchell's car turns, honks, and can go really fast, but it's a little different than other cars- it's his Dad. This adorable story is illustrated by Tony Fucile, an animator who has worked on such films as The Lion King and The Incredibles. Mitchell learns how to drive his "car" and things go smoothly- until car and driver disagree on what sort of fuel they need.

Daisy Dawson is a normal girl, except for one thing- she can talk to animals. In this, the fourth book from Steve Voake about Daisy, she spends the summer at the beach.  Daisy makes friends with two rabbits and a crab, but when they band together to save a dolphin, it's Daisy and the rabbits who end up needing rescue. The 88-page chapter book will keep elementary grade readers interested with black and white illustrations by Jessica Meserve on every page.

This soft plush monkey with super sweet face is perfect for hugging. "Features velcro hands," Valerie Henderson, administrative assistant at Lambs & Ivy, told TDmonthly.

These unique Bath to Go gifts are perfect for baby’s bath. Each design includes a hooded towel with appliqué, three squirt toys, two wash cloths and a re-useable bath bucket. The terry cloth is 100% Cotton and the squirt toys are baby safe.

Meet brother and sister Momo and Mimi. These cute plush monkeys come together with Momo holding little Mimi. "The monkeys feature brightly colored striped socks," Valerie Henderson, administrative assitant at Lambs & Ivy, told TDmonthly.

Meet Sock the Zebra. With his super soft plush and sweet face, anyone is sure to love cuddling with Socks. Launch date: 2011.

Meet Bubbles and Squirt, two adorable and fun fish from under the sea. These sweet fish come together as a set with their brightly colored embroidery and super soft plush fabric. Launch date: 2011.

All-in-one pillow+mat+blanket. An easy solution for daycare, Preschool, travel, Grandma’s house or just any time a little one needs to relax. This easy to carry mat that is colorful and versatile. Easy to roll up, has Velcro closures and a carry handle. There is also a name tag included. Comes in three different styles.

Sunny BeadZ Jewelry features color-changing beads that are white indoors and instantly change to color in the sun, the stronger the UV rays the brighter the color. Skin cancer rates are skyrocketing, (1 in 5 Americans diagnosed annually). Often some of the worst sun damage occurs on cloudy summer days when the UV rays are just as strong but the temperature is cool, but Sunny BeadZ alerts the wearer to the strength of the rays. Sunny BeadZ Necklaces, bracelets and key-rings featuring both permanent-color beads & charms as well as UV beads, and all are made in the USA. Launch date: 2011.