January 2010 Notable Toys — Dolls

With his lovable smile and signature banana in the tail, Cheeky Charlie has an updated look for 2010. Cheeky Charlie “Rock Star” features a Mohawk, sports a guitar and t-shirt (14.5 inches). Cheeky Charlie Surfer (14.5 inches) in a visor and board shorts is ready to hit the beach with his surfboard. Cheeky Charlie Birthday and Zoo Keeper (14.5 inches) is one of many new additions to the Cheeky Charlie line by Aurora for 2010. Each monkey’s Velcro hands make merchandising easy.

Get in harmony with your very own Yoga class! These three slender young beauties feature dark brown synthetic mohair hair primly pulled back to help them focus on their poses. Handpainted eyebrows give each a unique facial expression, and three distinctive lip and eye color combinations provide exquisite variety (Orchid features merlot lips and brown eyes: Jasmine has brown eyes and peach rose lips: and Iris with blue eyes and sangria lips). Each blithe young lady is attired in a white v-neck, short-sleeved Yoga top smocked at the front, complemented by pink, purple, or blue lycra workout pants.

Mistletoe is ready for the holidays wearing a green long sleeve T-shirt under a decorated moss green short sleeve knit turtleneck sweater and genuine leather black belt. Red woolen shorts, black lycra tights and black boots finish the festive outfit. This outfit is complemented by her bright and cheerful blue eyes and 100% Japanese synthetic auburn hair. She is 12" tall and completely posable with 21 points of articulation.

Star Willow Stables' own Brynn Rae Trail Horse loves hanging out and having her long mane and tail brushed and styled. Brynn Rae comes with her own hairbrush and a purple saddle blanket.  Warning: Choking Hazard — Small Parts Not for Children Under 3 Years. Launch date: 2009.

Cutie Cake Pets are designed to be completely sweet inside and out. These cupcakes don’t have traditional filling, buy convert into loveable pets. Launch date: 2010.

Cutie Cakes™ are designed to be completely sweet inside and out. These cupcakes don’t have traditional filling, but convert into sweet dolls. There are five in the collection: Pistachio Penny, Bubble Gum Bitsy, Chocolate Chip Charlie, Lemon Drop LuLu and Jelly Bean Bella. Launch date: 2010.

The standard Adorable Kinders rag doll is sold in a sturdy white box. The Box Cover Bed Ensemble converts the box into a 22” L x 10” W bed for the Adorable Kinders doll. The set includes a bed skirt, a fitted sheet, a colorful blanket, a sleeping pillow with removable pillow case, a large stuffed pillow sham, and 2 decorative throw pillows. The entire ensemble is machine washable and can be used with other conventional doll beds. The ensembles are available in assorted colors and prints. The product is made in the USA. Launch date: 2010.

This 21" vinyl play doll is dressed in white with pink trim and comes with a certificate of authenticity. It was sculpted by Dianna Effner and has childlike facial features.

Fernview is one of a series of finely sculpted fairies in the Faerie Glen series. Fairies also come in multiethnic skin tones.

This 16" doll with bright eyes and pigtails has poly filling and a plush exterior.

This 22" doll features fabric skin made from hemp fiber, clothing constructed of organic or recycled eco fibers, stuffing made from recycled plastic containers, and hair made of organic cotton. Her backpack carries a Hope Tree Planting Kit with Douglas Fir seeds.

The BFC, Ink. (Best Friends Club, Ink.) 18" doll line consists of three characters: Addison, Kaitlin and Calista, each with her own unique personality and story to tell. Each articulated doll comes with relatable fashions, a version of the classic fortune-teller game and interactive journals meant to inspire girls to discover their individuality. The line is anchored by a series of tween-targeted fiction books, in partnership with Parragon Publishing. Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products 2009, Family Fun Top Ten Toy of the Year 2009; and iParenting Media 2009. "MGA Entertainment introduced the BFC, Ink. doll line with the goal of bringing a larger-than-life experience to girls," Negar Treister, Director of Communications, MGA Entertainment, told TDmonthly. "With this in mind, it packaged each 18" articulated doll with extra fashions, a version of the classic fortune-teller game and an interactive activity journal. This vision resulted in a doll that is not only beautiful, but also unparalleled in the holistic play value it brings to girls." Launch date: October 1, 2009.

This poseable fashion doll, dressed in an outfit from one of country-pop artist Taylor Swift's music videos, plays 30 seconds of the song "Love Story."

Tori features blue eyes, a hand-crocheted, crop-top sweater and accompanying, fashionably wide, collar. Her hip ensemble features a boutique-quality, crackle-dyed, long-sleeve t-shirt with round neck and a funky-and-fun purple belt of genuine leather. Her stylish pedal pushers and retro sneakers are handcrafted of the same designer fabric. She tops it all off with a flowing blonde mane of 100% hand-knotted Japanese synthetic fiber.

This 18" posable doll comes packaged with two outfits, several accessories and a hardcover book titled "The Mystery of the Vanishing Coin." There are six dolls in the collection, including Eva, all of which have new face sculpts. They are available at Target. Launch date: Fall 2009.

These 18" soft-cloth rag dolls are American made and come with admission to an Internet cartoon eSchool where kids learn as they play fun educational games (grades Pre-K through 6th). The dolls and their clothes are washable, and there are 26 different characters and multiple outfits. The dolls are "made in [the] USA and not sold in mass-market retail stores," Greg Goodenbury, VP of GRANZA, Inc., told TDmonthly. Adorable Kinders have received the following awards: NAPPA 2009 Children’s Products Gold Award; Dr. Toy's 2009 100 Best Children’s Products Award; Dr. Toy's 2009 10 Best Toys Award; Toy Man Seal of Approval; Toy Man Award of Excellence; Toy Man Eco-Recognition Award; and Toy Man eChoice Award. Launch date: 2009.

With a brand motto of “Be True! Be You!” the Moxie Girlz doll line pushes individuality, self-expression and courage to follow dreams. The Jammaz line shows the four key girls expressing themselves through music. There's a website the characters live in that provides more play opportunities. Launch date: Aug. 15, 2009.

Girls can decorate their dolls and the loft they live in. They drop colored PixOs onto the toys and spray them, making their styles permanent. The set boasts plenty of variation fueled by a child's creativity. Launch date: Fall 2009.

Wearing a soft, two-piece pastel outfit, Baby Stella has embroidered facial features, a belly button and a round tummy. She comes with a pacifier that magnetically attaches to her mouth.
― “I sell a lot of Baby Stella. She's so darn cute,” said Jean McCullough, owner of Children's Store Inc. in Boise, Idaho, when asked about best-selling dolls during a May 2010 survey.
― Four of 43 retailers told TDmonthly in late spring 2010 that Baby Stella is one of their best-selling dolls.
― Donna Frederick, owner of The Play House Toy Store in Durham, N.C., told TDmonthly in a May 2012 survey that Baby Stella is their best selling doll. "This is a good first doll for kids. They come in different skin tones, and they're not awfully expensive," she said.

Camille & Chloe Ballerina (also available) are recital-ready in leotard, tutu, tights and pink slippers with ribbon laces. They have all-vinyl bodies, moving eyes and long rooted hair that can be worn down or styled up; it can even be shampooed!

This soft doll is made of organic fabric and colored with vegetable dyes. Launch date: Fall 2009.
— The My Natural Good Earth Fairy is eco-friendly inside and out; she is stuffed with organic cotton, wears a leafy skirt made from linen, and features rosy cheeks created with plants and minerals. Young girls love the Good Earth Fairy, and many of them were almost equally excited by the sturdy reusable cardboard gift box the fairy comes packaged in, turning it into a home for their fairy or a place to keep valuables. Reviewers found the doll well constructed and strong enough to survive their attempts to rip out its hair (all in the name of science, of course). Jodi Grundig from Mom’s Favorite Stuff felt assured by the doll, knowing its natural materials would not aggravate her children’s allergies. With a cute design, high durability, and environment conscious materials, the Mi Yim Good Earth Fairy is a winner with parents and kids alike.
— "Excited to add this product to the other MiYim items we carry. Quality and packaging are top-notch," Marlene England of Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010.

These little paper dolls are based on the Granza Adorable Kinders rag dolls. The dolls come on perforated cards for easy punching out. A variety of clothing is available separately. Kids can develop their fine-motor skills by cutting out the little outfits.

The Adoptable Kinders rag dolls each represent a different letter of the alphabet. They also come with codes that allow kids access to an educational website that provides lessons by grade level. Christy (who represents the letter "C") comes in a green dress with matching hair ribbon, white lace trimmed socks and black strap shoes. (Fabric prints may vary.)

Leah May’s soft hair is ideal for hours of brushing and braiding, while her pink highlighted eyes and silver sparkly hooves are sure to delight any girl’s fancy. Leah May comes with her own hairbrush and a sweet pastel-patterned saddle blanket.