January 2013 Notable Toys — Dolls

Amelia is made from high quality, durable vinyl and is 16 inches tall with articulated elbows and knees. This deluxe doll comes dressed in a historically inspired Victorian school dress of blue cotton, with striped collar and cuffs, ruffled pantalets and undershirt. Sturdy school boots and a straw boater hat complete the outfit. Please note that the hair is styled up for this image. The doll comes with loose hair that can be styled any way kids like.

Whilst the novel takes the reader to the past, 'Matilda's Keepsakes and Secrets' book brings the past into the present with a range of fun activities and things to do. Imagine Matilda’s world and make a Keepsake book you’ll treasure for ever. With lots of of Tudor-themed activities including recipes, fashion ideas and fun quizzes kids can explore Matilda's world alongside their own. Plan a Tudor-themed sleep-over with friends, make delicious Tudor treats, use Tudor-vibed hair and fashion ideas, or make a family tree. With so many things for kids to do with friends, family or on their own, there are hours of fun activities to enjoy. 88 pages of interactive projects and activities, with customisable pages to make the book your own. This hardcover, spiral-bound activity book was designed and written by P. S. Salmi, a masters graduate of the Royal College of Art and Fulbright scholar at the University of Southern California.

Matilda is made from high quality, durable vinyl and is 16-inches tall with articulated elbows and knees. As Matilda and Katherine twirl about the room in their new dresses, Matilda feels as if she in a dream. Her new dress is the most beautiful she has ever seen...This deluxe doll comes dressed in an historically inspired costume of luxurious grey velvet with a plum kirtle, period underwear and petticoat. Court shoes, key necklace and headdress included.

Visit LEGO Friends Olivia's House (3315) with all of the LEGO Friends. Olivia, her parents and her pet cat live in a big, bright house with lots of rooms for hanging out and having fun. Help Olivia to grill up a barbeque for the girls. Mow the lawn with the lawnmower. Write in Olivia's diary and swing in the yard. Then, host a sleepover or have a party. Olivia's House is built in sections for easy rearranging. Decorate, customize and rebuild it.

Encourage playing with friends as well as solo play. Listen to the stories a child will tell as they play with this bright and cheerful wooden doll house.

A peaceful slumber full of sweet dreams are on their way with the Baby Stella™ Dreamy Bedtime Set™. With a cuddly soft blanket, a plump pillow and snuggly little lamb friend, Baby Stella is sure to get a good night's sleep. The soft lamb is attached to an elastic strap that fits snuggly around baby Stella's wrist for easy attachment. Tuck Baby Stella in tonight with the Dreamy Bedtime Set and watch her slip into a simply serene slumber.

Shen is Zylie the Bear's panda friend from her Adventure across China. Shen met Zylie and her silly little brother Theo in Chengdu, where he's from, and they had great fun journeying east across the country to Beijing. Shen loves rock & roll music, and is a drummer in a band about to go on tour. Shen practices martial arts, and is fascinated by other cultures, particularly their native music and instruments. Shen's Adventure Kit includes a leather jacket, cargo pants and cool t-shirt. He also has a backpack with drum sticks and a Chinese Passport, and the second book in Zylie's Adventure Series, "Zylie's Silk Road Adventure."

The Kiki the Koala Adventure Kit includes 18" jointed plush Kiki the Koala character, fashionable signature outfit, accessories, Australian passport and the third book in the Zylie Adventure Series, Zylie's Adventure Down Under. Part of The Adventures of Zylie & Friends collection. Marking the third chapter in Zylie's exciting adventure around the world, Kiki the Koala and the Adventure Down Under collection continues the awesome journey of a few unlikely animal explorers: Zylie the Bear, a young bear from Manhattan; her little brother Theo; their friend Shen the Panda from China.

The ghouls of Monster High are hitting the skies for their first trip abroad together in monster style. Their destination is Scaris, the city of lights and hometown for Rochelle Goyle. A popular destination for jet-setting ghouls, Clawdeen Wolf, Frankie Stein and Rochelle Goyle meet two new friends while traveling the city: Skelita Calaveras and Jinafire Long. With their funky fashions and journaling ways, they fit right in with the Monster High crew. Each doll wears a new travel outfit complete with jewelry and comes with a rolling suitcase and travel journal or sketchbook to capture those memorable moments. Also includes hair brush and doll stand for picture perfect snapshot poses. Dolls cannot stand alone.
— As of 1/2/2013 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28 reviews on Amazon.com.

The ghouls of Monster High are hitting the skies for their first trip abroad together in monster style. Their destination is Scaris, the city of lights and hometown for Rochelle Goyle, and they plan to see it all. With a turning steering wheel, moving shifter and backseat that opens for storage, this gore-geous car featuring Scarisian wrought iron detailing is the perfect vehicle for their travel adventures.

Planet Sock Monkey is a limited edition, collectible soft doll line full of bold style and unconventional attitude, daring to go where no monkey has gone before. Each 10" knit sock monkey comes clothed in its signature, detailed fashion and features a unique accessory. These characters are only available for a limited time, so snatch them up before they hightail it outta here! But no worries, more characters will arrive to take their place...

My name is Ima Bananerd, and yes, I am proud to be a nerd. I am of above average intelligence and enjoy studying. I also love performing science experiments and testing theories; it is very much like a mystery! Plus, it is the only time I am not awkward and clumsy; I trip just walking down the hall, but I never spill chemicals or cause explosions! For fun, I write the advice column for our school paper (shhhhh). No one has a clue that I am "Dear Nan," and I am really good at it!

Our Deluxe Townhouse allows young girls to play and explore in a whole new world without leaving the house. This adorable wooden dollhouse comes with 30 accessory pieces and makes a great gift for any occasion. It’s so much fun to play interior decorator and move the different furniture pieces from room to room. Features include: 27 pieces of furniture & 3 mini dolls; Folds up for easy storage; Outdoor patio area; 3 levels and 12 rooms of open space; Vivid, detailed backgrounds; Made of composite wood materials; Packaged with detailed, step-by-step assembly instructions; No assembly required.
— Isaac Judd from Magic Beans in Brookline, Mass., told TDmonthly in a June 2013 survey that they usually sell one of these houses during the holidays.

What's a day without adventure? Polly and her friends wouldn't know since every day is an adventure, particularly when play moves off the floor and onto the wall. This treehouse play set features safe for walls command strips from 3M to really elevate play, a suction cup piece count adds even more upside-down fun. With multiple levels for play, the treehouse has plenty of built-in adventure. Polly doll can travel between floors in the basket lift or use the slide for a quicker move. A trap door can hide Polly doll or her pet, while a satellite space features two hanging sleeping bags for when there's a break in the action. Set includes Polly doll, 2 sleeping bags, kitty and other piece count. Use the enclosed 3M Command Strips to create a variety of interchangeable destinations with just one complete set. Launch date: 2012.
— As of 12/05/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4 reviews on Amazon.com.

The ghouls are ready for one of their favorite classes at Monster High - Dance class. Of course, each ghoul brings her own unique style to class. Lagoona Blue is graceful sea-monster chic in her flowing ballet outfit. Includes doll, brush, and accessory. Launch date: 2012.

The ghouls are ready for one of their favorite classes at Monster High - Dance class. Of course, each ghoul brings her own unique style to class. Howleen is rocking a cute hip-hop fashion and pink hairdo. Includes doll, brush, and accessory.
— As of 12/05/2012 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on Amazon.com.

Girls will want to play out their favorite Believix moments from the show with these beautiful Winx Club Believix fairy dolls. With 11 points of articulation, girls can recreate any fashionable pose they want. The dolls come with a pair of sparkly Believix wings that plug into the Winx "X" on their back allowing for magical transformation from girl to fairy.

The ghouls of Monster High each have their beautifying routines to ensure they always look fierce. Without a good night's sleep, Abbey Bominable can really become a beast. This cool bed ensures she gets her beauty rest. With an igloo headboard and icy accessories, it reminds her of home, a pillow, blanket, ice slush drink and pet bed for Shiver add even more creature comforts. If she has trouble sleeping, she can write in her diary or count snowflakes. Accessories include a snowflake lamp, ice clock and ice TV.

The ghouls of Monster High each have their beautifying routines to ensure they always look fierce. Frankie Stein loves to get ready to go out at her striking vanity. Seated in her chair before the opening mirror, she can style her hair with the hair dryer, apply makeup using the palette and wrench makeup brush, get energized with a charging cord and battery train case and add her signature scent from the beaker perfume. A drawer and shelves give her plenty of room to work, while photo stickers let girls decorate to suit their style.

Children will learn to fasten buttons, zippers, snaps, shoe laces, buckles and more, while playing with these multicultural dressing dolls. Each doll measures  15-3/4" tall. Ages 3 - 9. Surface-washable. Launch date: January 2013.

The ghouls have always stayed home on Halloween but not this year. They've decided to come out of hiding to take back this haunting holiday in fangtastic, over-the-top costumes.

Cyanne is wearing sweet candy fashions to celebrate Dee’s 16th birthday. She got super inspired by Peppermints and designed candy-striped leggings and a crinkly candy wrapper skirt to match her crimped pigtails. This whole look is minty-fresh. Each Peppermint inspired Cyanne Doll comes with a fashion activity book with a Dee-licious craft idea.

This little girl is not feeling well, but her mommy can make her feel all better. As girls check on their toddler with the included medical instruments, the doll will interact with all sorts of phrases. She responds "Ahhhh" to the tongue depressor and giggles when the reflex hammer makes her knee pop up (it really kicks). The stethoscope makes a heartbeat sound and lights up, the ear checker goes from happy to sad with the click of a button, and the doll's forehead lights up red with a fever that the working medicine dropper will cure. Also includes a syringe, role-play name badge and doctor's kit that stores everything away neatly once baby feels better.

Blossom Cottage is a wooden doll house that comes complete with a family of dolls, cat, dog and all the furniture kids need. It has a convenient carry handle in the roof so that it is easily transportable and the front folds down to make the garden.