January 2011 Notable Toys — Dolls

All done up in sky blue velour, this first doll is soft and totally huggable. The entire body of the doll is done in velvety fabric except for the little hands and face that are done in soft vinyl. The features are painted on so there is nothing to pull off. This new doll, Sky wears a one-piece romper and a blue and white striped hat with a knottie on top. It is completely machine washable.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010.

A smaller 9 ½ inch version of the original Miss Grenadine rag doll. She comes all dressed in a red, hot pink, and melon velour dress. Her arms and legs are easy to grab and her painted vinyl face is tucked in a non-removable hood. There is no hair to mouth or do-dads that will come off. Light weight and huggable, this is a perfect doll for the littlest pretender.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010.

An affordable collection of 18" multicultural dolls that budget minded shoppers will appreciate. These do not have soft bodies and their joints are a little weird, but mostly covered with jeans and such. They come packaged with extra sports clothing and a book/journal that gives the reader background on the doll as well as space to write about themselves. There are plenty of accessories sold separately and an online site where there are games.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010.

Chloe, Camille, Clare, Cecile and Cathy are a multicultural collection of 13" dolls and are marketed as "best friend" dolls and are purposefully not fashion dolls. Cecile, an African American girl, comes with with jeans, a knit shrug and glorious hair.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Classic Award Winner, 2009.

The 12” mannequin-style fashion doll has tucking features in both arms and legs to create pants, jackets, sweaters and more with the included exclusive fabric swatches, accessories, fashion stickers and rhinestone sheet.

Completely handcrafted of vinyl and meticulously hand-painted for lifelike details, this fashion doll features 14 points of articulation, so she can be posed in many ways. Her glittering black gown is inspired by the dress Mrs. Obama wore as she greeted guests to the Governor's Ball Simulated pearl necklace, ring and earrings and hair pin add the perfect finishing touch. Plus, this First Lady Michelle Obama doll includes a free collector's card revealing fascinating details about her dress.

This delightful new soft jersey knit 15” doll with long yarn hair and nice embroidered face is a daily prescription for practical dress-up play. Contemporary rag doll has a variety of wardrobe features, including stretchy hair bow, tie-up shoe lace, Velcro shoe tab, button lab coat with zipper pocket, snap on stethoscope and attached pup, to encourage motor skill development and make getting dressed for the day fun through imaginative play. Doctor role playing addresses issues of compassion, health, and caring at an early age plus it reduces fear of the doctor and curtails possible upsets during those important examinations. This is the perfect doll for home, preschool, and, of course, the pediatrician’s office.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

Zip-ity Princess is a soft new 14” Play & Learn doll complete with six learning activities: Zip, Button, Snap, Buckle, Tie, Fasten, and Reading. She helps to teach young ones basic dressing skills, letter and word recognition, and also helps develop fine and gross motor skills, as well as eye-hand coordination. She stimulates baby’s senses of sight, hearing, and touch, while nurturing their feeling of security.  She is dressed in assorted Princess outfits for imaginative fun. This is an excellent preschool doll to help with skill building.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

Dandelion’s Organic Doll is made of natural and organic materials that are safe and super soft next to a toddler’s tender skin. There are two choices of styles, blonde or brunette. Fabrics are made using certified organic cotton fibers, with a natural corn fiber filling. Dandelion’s Organic Doll is free of harmful toxins and completely machine washable and dryer safe. A portion of the proceeds from the Organic Doll support Childhood Cancer organizations.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

Corolle’s Lou is a 14 inch Asian doll with a huggable soft body, dark brown eyes, and long silky black rooted hair that can be brushed and styled lots of different ways. Dressed in a bright pink polka dot dress with coordinating headband and shoes, Lou is ready for any play date or party. She can also wear any 14” fashion from the Miss Corolle line.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

Terri Lee "Summer by the Sea' is ready to hit the beach in her adorable sailor suit and cap. She is 15" in height and has beautiful hair for hours of styling fun. She comes with a brush, as well as in both African American and Caucasian Skin tones.

Terri Lee Ready for Recess is staying warm in her cable knit cardigan, matching hat, plaid skirt, blouse and of course her saddle oxfords. She is 15" in height and has long beautiful hair for hours of styling fun. She comes with a brush and in both African American and Caucasian skin tones.

Swing into Spring is wearing her Sunday best. Her sheer organza dress matches her hat and rosy complexion perfectly. She is 15" in height and has long beautiful hair for hours of styling fun. She comes with a brush and in either African American or Caucasian skin tones.

Terri Lee "Winter Wonderland" comes with a purple houndstooth coat, faux fur hat, red corduroy dress and boots. She is 15" in height and has long beautiful hair for hours of styling fun. She is available in both African American and Caucasian skin tones. A brush is included.