January 2010 Notable Toys — Fashion & Accessories

Inspired by babies who like to tug on jewelry, Teething Bling is patent-pending teething jewelry that looks like real gemstone but is actually soft and flexible because it's made from the same material as most teething toys. The pendants and bangles are designed to look great on the adult wearer but are safe for curious babies to handle and chew. They contain no harmful chemicals and are CSPIA compliant and CE marking approved.

All profits from the sale of the GKTW Charity Bracelet benefit Give Kids the World, a non-profit Florida resort that provides magical vacations for children with life-threatening sicknesses. The bracelet is mostly white, with a black BEADTHEMESSAGE "start" bead, plus four colored beads that spell GKTW. Each bracelet also features a mushroom charm to represent the giant mushroom at Give Kids the World Village. The jewelry comes with a decoder card and information about Give Kids the World.

Designed for 5- to 10-year-olds, the Fleurville messenger comes in three colors. It has backpack straps and includes a removable, insulated lunch bag. The bag is PVC-free, Teflon-free and lead-free. "The Kid's Messenger bag is extremely stylish and functional, which is hard to find," Analese Belle, in marketing and PR for Fleurville and parent company JJ Cole, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2009.

The Shailie Prom includes 20 assorted jewels, as well as designer taffeta and satin fabrics, designed to give any girl the tools to create her dream prom dress. NO SEWING REQUIRED.

Using VELCRO brand closure, petals, flowers, jewels and skirt pieces simply attach to the base skirt and top. Girls can mix and match skirt tiers, layered petals, jewels and flowers to create and recreate their own good fairy. Fairy includes a total of 54 pieces. NO SEWING REQUIRED Awards: TDmonthly Innovations 2009

Girls can design their own gown for the ball, and then redesign a dress using the same pieces for their next night on the town. All Shailie dress kits can mix and match to create endless designs. NO SEWING REQUIRED. Pink Princess includes a total of nine pieces: two skirts, two sleeves, a bodice, two peplums, a collar and a pink jewel. Awards: 2009 TDmonthly Innovations.

Itsy Bitsy Hearts offers 100-percent organic cotton and each garment comes on a 100-percent recycled hanger. The company's slogan is "Clothing with Heart" because 20 percent of profits are donated to the Heart Gallery in an effort to help foster children find families. They offer hip stone art creations, including adoption designs and black organic styles, for newborns and young children. They are hand pressed in the United States. Launch date: 2009.

These fashionable designer handbags are made to look like pups. "These purses are the most realistic looking dogs for the dog-loving fashionista," Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

The myWallaby Agile Doll Bag is designed specifically to serve as a purse and doll carrier. It can accommodate dolls and stuffed animals from 12" to 18". The strap is adjustable so it can be sized to its owner. In addition to the enclosed doll compartment, the bag also has its signature “pouch,” a handy zipper-enclosed pocket on the front that is in the shape of a Wallaby’s stomach. It is machine washable. Dimensions: 9.5" x 7.5" x 3.5". "What really sets the myWallaby Agile Bag apart from others, besides the upscale quality, is that it is designed to carry a doll facing forward in an expandable pocket that resembles a real Wallaby pouch," Eric Hildenbrand, co-founder, MyWallaby Limited, told TDmonthly. Awards: Dr. Toy's Best Picks Children's Products for 2009. Launch date: March 15, 2010.

These lightweight hair clips feature a foam grip that's and function without the use of clasps or magnets. They're designed to be friendly for all hair types and are available in various patterns of grosgrain ribbons.

These cool modern animals come with their own fashionable carry bags.

These animal-shaped rubber bands come in 12 piece blister packs. Themes include sea animals, farm animals, dinosaurs, zoo animals, cars, and shapes. These rubber bands can be used for many different functions including a bracelet around the wrist.

Available in chokers or bracelets, these bottle caps are reversible with different designs on each side of the bottlecap. The Nylonz material is made of a stretch nylonz pantyhouse material. Each bottlecap also comes with a rhinestone stone on each bottlecap.

Snap bracelets have push buttons at the ends of the straps that you snap together to form the bracelet. Available in various designs and assorted charms.

These lanyard necklaces, bracelets and anklets come in assorted colors and charms.

Shaped to look just like a Pug (with a bit of extra design detail), this purse is outfitted with a silk blend outer fabric with a floral pattern, a zippered pouch for keys, makeup and cell phone, and the signature silver leatherette paw bearing the company's bone cross logo. It comes in a gift box with a paw-shaped "breathing hole."
— "What's been a surprise to me is the Fuzzy Nation stuff. I honestly chided my wife for ordering them, and I can't keep them in stock," Jude Larene, co-owner of Izilla Toys in Seattle, told TDmonthly in late fall 2009. "Even the expensive $50 purses are just flying out."

This necklace features a colorful bunch of cat's eye beads and Swarovski crystals, plus two charms: a birthday cake and a number to indicate how many years old. It's on a sterling silver chain and comes in the following sizes: 12" (2T-4T); 14" (5T-10 years); and 16" (tween-small adult).

Aspiring fashion designers can test their skills with this no-sew kit that includes two dress forms, stamped art, fabrics, fashion accessories and a stylus tool to lock the designs in place.

This punky yet cute Bottle Cap Pendant features a skull with pink hearts for eyes topped with a pink polka dot bow. Bottle Cap Pendants are interchangeable. Pendant chains are sold separately.

This colorful 6" bracelet is made of lead free crystal and cats eyes beads with a silver heart toggle. Ages 5 and up. These bracelets are handmade in the USA with help from the local Girlscouts. 100% of net profits will go to lil' ol' me making a BIG difference "foundation for the lil' nation." This foundation gives scholarships and therapy to children with autism. Launch date: June 2009.

The playful expression, “tag, you’re it” no longer applies to the boys on the playground who swoosh by as they poke a girl. This tag is designed as a hip fashion statement that schoolgirls wear around their necks. Mag-tagz are adorable magnetic “tagz” that can be changed regularly to reflect a girl’s ever-changing mood and style. Mag-tagz received two 2009 Seal of Excellence Awards in Creative Child Magazine's Kids Gear/Apparel category. Launch date: November 2009.
— A top pick, retailer Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop Toys, informed TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010.

Muddy Cloud is a character-driven line featuring bright colors and abstract shapes. "The bright colors and simplified facial features have developmental qualities," Matt Anaya, co-owner of Muddy Cloud, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2008.

This Aloha-themed set includes a toddler backpack and a kids changing towel. Launch date: May 3, 2009.

This patent-pending kit of nearly 1,000 beads features various colors that each represent a letter, number and space, so that kids can create bracelets and other accessories with their own secret messages to be decoded. The kit includes 20 decoder cards, 15 feet of lacing with closures, labels, and instructions.
Awards: 2010 WTS "What The Stuff" Five Star; A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy.

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