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November 2008 New Specialty Toys — PlushThis fashionable poodle is one in a line of plush pets featuring interactive computer play. Using a special code specific to the pet, kids can log onto the Webkinz website, meet the pet’s online counterpart, and build special rooms with points gained from answering trivia questions. Online, this pet’s special item is the Poofy Poodle Chair, and its special food is Licorice Canepés. — Terry Myers, owner of Kaledioscope Toys in Round Rock, Texas, told TDmonthly in July 2008 that her store sells about 350 Webkinz per month. — “[We sell] about 100 per month,” said Donna, owner of The Perfect Present in Suwanee, Ga., who also named Webkinz as a best-selling gift item for girls. — Eleven percent of 66 retailers polled in summer 2008 cited Webkinz as their top-selling girl gift. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20308 (added 8/28/2008) . Age Range: 3 to 8 SKU or Item #: pp-1004 Launch Date: October 2008 Gender: Girls
All over the planet, Pixies are losing their homes due to pollution, deforestation and global warming. Kids can save a Pixie and learn about the environment and ways to help. Planet Pixies are earth-friendly soft toys made from natural and organic cotton fabrics. They educate children, encourage their imaginations, and provide knowledge to make eco-conscious decisions. The Planet Pixies website includes interactive games and information on how to help the environment. Launch date: October 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20273 (added 8/27/2008) .
Made of 100% Australian sheepskin, this Flat Friend is made in the shape of a Koala that matches the real marsupial and comes with a gift card. The Flat Friend Koala can be purchased by itself or with one of the available 100% cotton drawstring bags or carry bags. Child friendly and safety tested. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20026 (added 8/8/2008) .
Flat Friends' new range of animal character puppets such as the Snow Leopard are designed to help to educate children to learn more about endangered species by nurturing a dialogue between children about the animals. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20025 (added 8/8/2008) . Packaged together are this plush Flat Friends Kangaroo and a Flat Friend 100% cotton drawstring bag that has an illustration of the Kangaroo. Other themes are also included, such as Koala, Chimpanzee, and Crocodile. There are 22 Flat Friends Soft Animals available in the range. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20024 (added 8/8/2008) .
Flat Friends range of puppets features children in national costume from around the world. The new line of Puppets is designed to educate children about different cultures and to also highlight the similarities all children share. This hand puppet takes the form of a Japanese girl wearing a flower-themed traditional kimono dress. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20023 (added 8/8/2008) . The most realistic and playful giant stuffed dinosaur with real and authentic look-alike skins. Size: 36"L x 21"H. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20021 (added 8/7/2008) . Adding to the Folkmanis family of award-winning dragon puppets is this timeless symbol of heraldry, the Wyvern Dragon. It’s easy to manipulate the velvety mouth and tongue of this scaly green iconic beast and have fun for ages and ages! Designed for ages 5 and up. MSRP: $49.99. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20017 (added 8/7/2008) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: All Ages SKU or Item #: 10-05-109 Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
Boogaloos are adorable, rounded creatures that are soft, cuddly and funny. Handknit by a Peruvian artist, they are 100-percent cotton stuffed with polyfill and are designed to provide a simple and vibrant play experience. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20008 (added 8/5/2008) . Squeek, The Monster of Innocence From: THE MONSTERS IN MY HEAD LLC Other products from THE MONSTERS IN MY HEAD LLC
Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Squeek, The Monster of Innocence is a cotton candy pink little guy who lives in a bubble! As you can see by the look on his face, he’s shy and needs you to introduce him to the world. Just hold him in your arms and describe everything to him. You can be his teacher and show him all the fun things that are special in your life. Oh, and don’t forget, he’s the pip “squeek” of the bunch so be gentle! Squeek is a part of the The WorryWoo Monsters series that tackles complicated feelings and transforms them into quirky, loveable characters. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 19991 (added 8/1/2008) . Fuddle, The Monster of Confusion From: THE MONSTERS IN MY HEAD LLC Other products from THE MONSTERS IN MY HEAD LLC
Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Fuddle, the flighty Monster of Confusion can never make up her mind. It’s as though you can see her thinking aloud; Do...Don’t... Up... Down ...Yes…No. She’s so confused about making decisions. All she needs is a pat on the back and a few positive words. Wouldn’t you like to whisper in her ear “Go for it"? Fuddle is a part of the The WorryWoo Monsters series that tackles complicated feelings and transforms them into quirky, loveable characters. All the characters in the series were created and developed by Andi Green, a creative director from NYC who received such positive responses from her art exhibition The Monsters In My Head, she decided to develop these characters into books and plush dolls. Launch date: December 2, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 19990 (added 8/1/2008) . Rue, The Monster of Insecurity From: THE MONSTERS IN MY HEAD LLC Other products from THE MONSTERS IN MY HEAD LLC
Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Rue, the irresistible Monster of Insecurity hides behind flowers because he thinks he's different. He doesn’t realize that his unusual features make him interesting. He thinks that his nose just doesn't "fit" with his shaggy hair, cheese curl ears and fluffy wings. How silly! What he needs is a little encouragement. Won't you tell him he is perfect just the way he is? Rue is a part of the The WorryWoo Monsters series that tackles complicated feelings and transforms them into quirky, loveable characters. Rue and "The Nose That Didn't Fit" won a 2009 Excellent Product Award from iParenting Media and the 2009 Toy of the Year Award (category: storybook and plush) from Creative Child Magazine, as well as a TDmonthly Top Toy Award 2009. Where to Buy: My Toy Smart ToyDirectory Product ID#: 19989 (added 8/1/2008) .
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