August 2009 New Specialty Toys — Plush

This hat and scarf in one can be worn tied in the front or back, or with the tie over the shoulder. It is reversible to coordinates with even more jackets. Launch date: July 2009.

Cute and cuddly stuff animals with therapeutic benefits. The unique twisted nubby’s for the hands and feet are great for tactile stimulation and a safe alternative to teethers. Elephant Buddy features large ears and trunk, characteristic of the typical elephant. Made of an Ultra soft blend of bamboo and organic cotton.

Mopley is a 12” curly white plush lamb with corduroy face and legs and zig-zag top stitching.

 Saba is not only an adorable snail, but also a comfy pillow and super-soft blanket all in one. Perfect for road excursions or just cuddling in bed. Suishy Saba also makes a perfect baby shower gift. Launch date: 2009.

Bound to become a child's best friend, Lilly is not only an adorable ladybug, but also a comfy pillow and super-soft blanket all in one. She's perfect for road excursions or just cuddling in bed. Lilly also makes a a great baby shower gift. Launch date: 2009.

The Soft Caterpillar in the Taggies Colours from Mary Meyer collection features Taggies patented looped ribbon tags that babies can explore and rub. The caterpillar is soft and easy for little hands to grasp and hold. Launch date: February 2009.

Mary Meyer’s Fuzz that Wuzz collection is made from plastic bottles. The outer fabric and stuffing are high-quality polyester made from 100-percent recycled plastic bottles. There are six Mini Zzzzoo animals. Launch date: June 2009.

In the Colombian countryside, poverty and the displacement of peasants due to civil war has increased illegal wildlife poaching activities. One World Projects works with Fundación Ecologica Santa Fe in the 10,000-person community of Pintada, Colombia, to produce plush toys representing the monkey species that the organization hopes to reintroduce to the wild. Plush monkeys come in a variety of styles, including finger puppets and scarves, for kids of all ages. "Plush monkeys are all sustainably and fair-trade made and support two great causes. Located near the Pan American Highway, Pintada has become a rest stop for truck drivers, who have left behind a disproportionate number of children without fathers. Crafting these items also gives single moms a much-needed source of income, and gives their children hope for a better future," Sylva Dvorak, in marketing for One World Projects, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 10, 2006.

Gentle Giraffe On The Go helps recreate sleep time routines by bringing familiar soothing sounds while away from home. Gentle Giraffe’s unique Serengeti sounds aim to take a child on a magical journey while effortlessly transforming unknown surroundings to a more familiar environment. It features four peaceful sounds, push-button sound selection with volume control, and two sleep-timer options, plus more, and may be used for all ages. Gentle Giraffe On The Go is part of the Cloud B Endangered Species Series, which helps bring awareness to animal friends who need our attention. A portion of every purchase goes to Conservation International. This product received a 2009 NAPPA Honors award, a 2009 iParenting Media Award for Outstanding Product in the Toy Category, a 2009 Creative Child Top Choice of the Year Award in the Travel-Soothing Sleep Aids for Kids Category, a 2009 Seal of Approval from the National Parenting Center, and a 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Product Award. Launch date: June 2009.

While Octopi may look like just another plush toy, but stored in its head is a family dice game and a distinctive treasure. Grippa’s game is Sink or Swim, for two to four players. During a turn, players roll dice and try to score points to collect seashells. Whoever has the most shells at the end of the game wins. "Each Octopi has a unique look, personality, dice game and treasure that support the collectibility value of the item," Steve Hart, co-founder of FunHub Creative, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

Each Octopi comes with an easy-to-learn dice game complete with a treasure (all stored in the Octopi head). Dip's game, Doubloon Dippidy, is a faced-paced game in which players try to win all the gold doubloons by being the last person with a doubloon. It is for two to 10 players. "Octopi Games deliver a social play experience along with the collectible value of a plush toy. It’s really the first collectible plush that promotes face-to-face social interaction," Steve Hart, co-founder of FunHub Creative, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

The soft, squeezable, 10"-round Norman PhartEphant produces eight different fart sounds with each gentle squeeze of his tail. "Norman PhartEphant appeals to all ages, and brings silly to any situation. He has become a gift of choice in hospital gift shops and even hit the corporate world as a gift to give the person that has everything. Really, who doesn't want a farting elephant?" Angela Larson, in sales at Fierce Fun Toys, told TDmonthly. This product has received the following awards: Great Dad Recommended: Seal of Approval - 2009; The Toy Man: Seal of Approval - 2009; and The Toy Man: Editors Choice Award - 2009. Launch date: June 2009.

Decked out in designer fabrics treated with quilt stitching, this little dog makes for a colorful playmate or nice room decoration. It has beans in its body and legs, allowing it to easily stand up. The product is machine washable.

This soft, plush puppy in bright pastels features embroidered eyes and comes with a secret code that opens up a virtual playground for young children. Launch date: 2009.

Adorable rag doll Dulce (D) dressed for bed in purple pajamas with pink hair ribbons, slippers and a teddy bear. Made in the USA, Adorable Kinders rag dolls are high quality 18” soft-dolls.  They were engineered for durability while eliminating the hard plastic parts that other dolls have.  They are an excellent bedtime companion for any child. Adorable Kinders are dress-up dolls with many colorful outfits to choose from.  Plus, the dolls and clothes are washable! Each doll comes with a code to register online at the Adorable Kinders e-School.  This is an interactive cartoon school where children play educational games that make learning fun (Preschool through 6th grade).  When all games for a grade level are successfully completed, the child graduates to the next grade.

This 10" doll features embroidered detail and looped ribbon tags. Launch date: July 2009.

This small, fuzzy penguin features an exterior of high-quality polyester fiber created from recycled plastic bottles. Launch date: Summer 2009.

This small, fuzzy owl features an exterior of high-quality polyester fiber created from recycled plastic bottles. Launch date: Summer 2009.

Turny Burny are best friends and big-time trouble makers. Although, they insist it's all just a misunderstanding and that the trouble making is all being done by their doppelgangers from an alternate dimension. Do you ever get déja vu? Well, Turny Burny insists that every time you feel déja vu, there's a dimensional portal opening us somewhere. See, so those missing cakes and pies went through a portal, and these guys had nothing to do with it. Are you ready to take sides? Both? Turny Burny is available in four sizes, with MSRP from $6.00 to $50.00. Launch date: July 2009.

You'll never meet anyone more optimistic than Uppy. He's super positive — positive that the snack you have in your hand belongs to him, and that your bank account should be in his name. Uppy is sure of things — sure that you guys would make the perfect team, and that your team should make its way down to the bakery to order something really super delicious. You handle the money part and Uppy is sure he can do all the eating. "Uglydolls celebrate the individual and our imperfections. Beauty is skin deep, but Ugly is forever!" a representative of Pretty Ugly told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2008.

Designed to encourage open-ended, creative play, colorful Smooshies plush feature mix-and-match parts — arms, legs, facial features, horns and more — that can be connected using the product's hook-n-loop tabs. Smooshies have received the following awards: 2009 Top Toy of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine and 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Products Award.

This 9" tall beanbag Baby Bear can be toted in cars or strollers. He comes with an attached teething "cracker." Launch date: 2009.

Pull the fish on Baby's fishing pole and a European lullaby plays as Baby Bear reels in his catch. Baby Bear sits just 7" high. Launch date: 2009.

This 12" plush bear sports four pockets, each filled with an interactive toy: a squeaky fish, chirping bird, rattling squirrel and a teething "cracker." Each pocket is color-coded to its toy, to encourage children to learn teaching and matching. Launch date: 2009.