August 2009 New Specialty Toys — Costumes & Accessories

Fancy, fabulous and perfect for Princess dress up time! This lacy Pettiskirt is a dream come true for little girls. Made from yards of fluffy soft polyester chiffon, a gathered satin elastic waistband and tied with a deluxe satin ribbon.   Available in one size - skirt is 11 inches long with expandable waist 15”-28”.

Dress up as your own classic princess with the My Princess Academy pink satin and tulle diamond sequin dress up dress. This dress has a high scoop neck and a tea length skirt. Dress slips on easily with stretch material for easy wear. Dress is available in: 3 / 4, 5 / 6 and 7 / 8.

Dress up as your own princess with the My Princess Academy pink satin and tulle diamond glitter dress up skirt and wings. This skirt has a diamond gold glitter pattern with pink tulle leaves layered on top. Skirt slips on easily over clothes with stretch material and elastic waist for easy wear. The wings have a glittery diamond pattern and elastic straps that easily stretch over your shoulders.

Princesses will be enchanted with the 12” heart shaped rainbow light up wand with a magical charm sound. Light and sound operate with a heart shaped button. Batteries included.

Pretty in shades of pink, this dazzling dress features a skirt of petals. "Our award-winning products have been proudly manufactured in the USA for over 15 years and use the finest fabrics and trims to create truly sophisticated dress-up apparel," Renee Stojek, art director for A Wish Come True, told TDmonthly. It received a 2009 Toy of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: August 2009.

The hood of this Frankenstein costume for babies features a forehead scar, bolts, felt hair and a heightened head — to store all those brains. The poly/cotton blend jacket and pants have jagged edges, and the pants have an elastic waist. "Our costumes are easy to wear for the children and for parents to dress! Adorable, fun, exciting and unusual costume characters are well made so that younger siblings will be able to wear them also," Eugenie Torres, designer for Mullins Square, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 15, 2009.

Little Hero Capes are designed to empower a child's imagination and expand his adventures. The fully lined capes are made from high-quality materials with high-quality sewing and have a SUPER design placed prominently on the back. The capes feature a snap closure so a child can easily spring into action when he or she hears the call. Each cape also has a collar, which may be placed upward for a more mysterious look.  "Each Little Hero Cape, mask, and pair of power cuffs is artisan crafted in the United States," Allison Faunce, owner of Little Hero Capes, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2, 2008.

This silver and pink tiara is trimmed with marabou feathers and embellished with pink gemstones. "This tiara is our unique design and it's sold only in the specialty toy market," Veesha Knight, sales and marketing manager for Creative Education of Canada, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.

These fun wooden medals celebrate children's everyday achievements. Each medal comes with matching ribbon with Velcro at the top. The backside has a space for the child's name and date. Launch date: January 2009.

This soft foam pirate saber will make a little blackbeard feel like the king of the seas, without causing any harm.

The Pirate Set includes panne vest,  and a hat made from durable laminated panne. New this year, the set includes the Eye Patch. It comes in black or red.

This fairy tunic features a bridal satin top with multiple layers of tricot and tulle for the skirt. The fairy tunic is designed to be worn over clothes, and it fastens at the sides with adjustable satin ribbon ties. Trimmed with ribbon roses, this fairy dress is sure to be a hit with any fairies-to-be. It features satin-tie ribbons allow for size flexibility at the waist. It comes in  light pink, dark pink, lilac and purple.

This set of seven mustaches is made specifically to accentuate feminine features. Each furry lip ornament has adhesive backing and is made of synthetic hair in a shade of pink. It comes on an illustrated blistercard. Launch date: April 2, 2009.

Bumblebee was first Transformer kids got to know in the 2007 movie, and now they can act his part with this helmet. The toy mixes a child's voice to make it sound like it's coming through a car stereo, just as Bumblebee communicated. It features realistic robotic battle sounds and “radio tune-in” phrases to add more fun. Launch date: May 30, 2009.

Kids can pretend to be fan-favorite Snake Eyes, a ninja who plays a prominent role in 2009's “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.” The kit includes a mask. It also has a katana-style sword that lights up, makes sounds and has a secret dart launcher in the handle. Launch date: Summer 2009.