July 2010 New Specialty Toys — Designer Toys

This head-bobbling villain, based on Iron Man's foe as played by Mickey Rourke,  stands 6.5" tall and comes with a base and glow-in-the-dark whips.

This urban vinyl wobbler stands 4" tall and is designed in the image of the "Iron Man 2" character.

This charming rabbit measures 16" from ears to feet, is super soft, and features embroidered freckles & eyes, ladder-stitched hearts on his chest and feet, and the requisite bushy tail. Love Bunny also comes with a full-color eight-page comic book.

Designed by artist Rodney Alan Greenblat, designer of the cult video game "PaRappa the Rappa," PJ Berri is a moody nightclub DJ and the best friend of Sweety Bancha. This 13" plush features shaggy fur, embroidered features, plastic buttons on his shoulders and hips, and a ribbon on his left foot that bears his name.

This 12" Gloomy Bear is styled like a classic soft teddy bear and comes with wooden buttons on his arms and signature Gloomy Bear claws. His shoulders are jointed so he can be moved into multiple poses.

This Gloomy Bear resembles a classic teddy bear. He has super-soft fur, signature Gloomy Bear claws, and a ribbon tied around his neck.

Batman and the Joker are brought to life by Mezco in the unique urban-styled Mez-Itz format.

The Green Hornet is brought to life by Mezco in the unique urban-styled Mez-Itz format.

Available in a light and dark grain finish, these 8" Qees feature detailing that makes them look like real wood and a teddy-bear-like face design.
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Collectors can bring nature indoors with this special edition Qee. The faux grass, ladybug-adorned "Save the Earth" Qee is 8" tall and requires no watering, fertilizer, trimming or other maintenance.

"Color Me Cosmo," designed by the creator of the chidren's book "Cosmo The Boat Cat" and made in the USA, encourages children to use their imagination to create a colorful Cosmo to share with family and friends. "Color Me Cosmo" is a 12" cotton stuffed animal with a handy pocket sewn on the back with three washable makers. Cosmo is washable and can be used again and again.

From Medicom's "Star Trek" series comes the Mr. Spock Be@rbrick. Based on the character from JJ Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" film, the vinyl toy is available in small and large sizes.

From Medicom's "Star Trek" series comes the Kirk and Uhura Be@rbrick 2-pack. Based on the characters from JJ Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" film, this limited-edition vinyl toy set comes packaged in a window box and was designed to complement the Mr. Spock Be@rbrick figure.

Originally designed for the French retailer Colette's Swarovski Exhibition, Medicom Toy's decadent Swarovski Be@rbrick comes encrusted in crystals and is available in small and large sizes.

These adjustable 100-percent cotton toy straps allow parents to keep a child's favorite items on a seat or stroller. "Toy tossing has come to an end," Victoria Turner, president of Simply on Board, told TDmonthly.

These doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics with true-to-life details and functionality. The toys are suitable for a doll sized 15" to 19." The activity center includes a quest umbrella buggy, nighttime travel cot with carrying case, daytime rocker and matching travel bag.

The doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics with true-to-life details and functionality. The toys are suitable for a doll sized 15" to 19."

Thse doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics with true-to-life details and functionality. Toys are suitable for a doll sized 1" to 19".

These doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics with true-to-life details and functionality. The toys are suitable for a doll sized 15" to 19."

These doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics and feature true-to-life details and functionality. They are suitable for dolls sized 15" to 19".

The Dreamlets are designer fleece plush monsters. Thinko, Stanley, Uncle, Ceecee, Qoindo and Beebee combine bright colors with simple designs and relatable personalities to appeal to all ages. Dreamlets range in size from 6” to 12” tall.
— Plastic and Plush called Dreamlets “one of our favorite new plush lines of the year” and observed that the individual Dreamlets characters make the most of the simplified design elements and varied fabrics used.
— In the Know Mom’s Erin said Dreamlets were “welcomed into our home with a huge bear hug and a squeal that was so loud, my eyes crossed. … Needless to say, we’re huge Dreamlets fans.” Her co-blogger Sarah was impressed by the quality of Dreamlets, predicting, “These durable handmade beauties will surely last the years.”

BPA and PVC free, this biodegradable plastic teething rattle is made from cornstarch resin. It is made with Natureworks EcolGreen cornstarch PLA biopolymer with silicone teether parts and comes in a fun shape for exploring fingers. Noelle Brown, marketing associate for iPlay, told TDmonthly, "We think about both baby and the environment and consider both when creating our products."

This 7.5" x 6.5" plush representation of the seminal vesicle gland could make a great gift for prostate cancer survivors. It is safe for all ages and packed inside a biodegradable plastic sleeve. It is designed in California and made in China. Wendy Bryan, Founder of I Heart Guts, told TDmonthly this item is a "designer educational plush."

This pink 6.5" x 5.5" mammary gland plush can make a great gift for breast cancer survivors or mastectomy patients. It is safe for all ages and packed inside a biodegradable plastic sleeve. The plush is designed in California and made in China.