February 2011 Notable Toys — Dolls

Made of soft, tactile skin that enables lifelike movements, girls can poke and squeeze a Fijit Friend for a verbal reaction.  With word recognition capability, Fijit Friends can understand and respond to more than 30 verbal commands, culling from more than 150 built-in phrases and jokes. Girls only have to turn up the music dial to transform their Fijit Friend into a dancing machine. With Beat Detection functionality, Fijit Friends can recognize different types of music and perform different dance moves for each beat. Fijit Friends includes four original songs of their own. Fijit Friends come in an assortment of four that each feature distinct colors, voices, ears and personalities and feature integrated Sonic Chirp technology - special audio coding embedded into an external device or media platform (mobile applications, webisodes, television commercials and more), that when detected by Fijit, triggers various programmed reactions. Launch date: Fall 2011.

The Little Mommy My Very Real Baby Doll features interactive light and motion innovation for a realistic play experience. Full of lifelike movements and sounds, baby doll will ask for her juice pop and teddy bear accessories - and when placed in her hands – will recognize and respond to them. Hand baby doll her juice pop to lick, and her tongue lights up green until it's magically wiped away. The boo-boo on her leg also lights up, so kids can help make her “all better” and magically wipe it away too.
Tickle baby doll’s foot to make her laugh. Place doll in a lying down position and she will recognize that it is nap time and close her eyes. Includes a doll, juice pop, bear, ”bandage”, wiping cloth, bowl and spoon accessory pieces. Launch date: Fall 2011.

This set features a Fairy and her magic light wand. The toy features a color wand that uses a patented technology to collect color from any object. Once captured, the color can be shared with other toys in the product line. The magic wand also can play three interactive games. Different playsets are available. Launch date: Fall 2011.

This Ken doll features a built-in microphone and recorder so that kids (or mischievous adults) can make Ken say ANYTHING they want. Yes, anything. The recording can be played back in the recorder’s voice, “Ken’s” voice or what is described as a “high-pitched” voice.

Welcome Home Doll Furnishings are artistic and visually pleasing 1:6 scale furniture pieces designed for dolls.

Each little tot is small enough for young children to play with and feature a molded face and beanbag bottom. Every doll has their very own colorful themed pajamas that match their personal sleeping bag (sold separately.) Launch date: January 2011.

Each action packed figure comes with their own sports equipment: hockey puck and stick, skateboard, snowboard, soccer ball and football. Magnetized feet and hands allow each action figure to grab their gear. The line features 5 different action figures: Slap Shot Sam, Touchdown Dylan, Shredding Sean, Goalie Gavin, and Half Pipe Pete. Launch date: March 2011.

Meet all of the Special Edition Groovy Girl dolls that have been added to this soft doll collection. Each doll has her own theme and story to tell. Each dolls features a unique, playful design. Characters include Chef Charlotte, Irish Steppin’ Adelaene, Bianca Ballerina, and Ballroom Bella.) Launch date: January 2011.

This carry case has vibrant summer colors on the outside and a paradise beach inside. Girls can carry anything from sunglasses and sunscreen to sandwiches and juice.

This beautiful Barbie ZipBin®Clutch is a girly accessory for any outfit.  With Barbie-pink woven designs on the front dressing room on the inside, the Barbie ZipBin Clutch  lets every girl make a statement. Launch date: June 1st, 2011.

This mansion doubles as storage. When fully opened, it is a girly, two story house for Barbie and her friends. When shut, kids can store anything from Barbie to makeup to notes passed in class.

This line of seven dolls is soft and huggable, with baby-safe embroidered features.

This line of hand puppets features charactes from Puppet Heap's short films "Mother Hubbard" and "I Knew an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly." “We’re very excited about the launch of Puppet Heap Playthings™,” said Paul Andrejco, Puppet Heap’s founder and CEO, “Putting the magic of Puppet Heap’s creative team into the hands of a wider consumer audience is what this new branch of the company is all about.”

These plush animals sit atop a child's wrist and hold a writing implement along with the child while they write or draw. "It is functional plush that educates and excites," PenPalz Entertainment told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2011

This fun, colorful set comes with Racal Rally the cat and 6 accessory. The transparent spinning wheel can be used with your other Furry Frenzies pets. — As of 1.07.2011 this product had 4 out of 5 stars on Walmart.com and was the #14 bestselling item in the Dolls & Dollhouses category. Pros: Easy assembly; works with other FurReal pets; many accessories. Cons: Batteries not included; must apply decals before use.

This durable miniature ferris wheel really spins the Lalaloopsy doll sitting in the swinging teacup seat. This colorful set comes with one Lalaloopsy figurine but can fit up to four. As of 1.06.2011 this product was listed as a best seller in the Dolls & Stuffed Animals category on Toysrus.com. Pros: Colorful; Encourages imaginative play. Cons: Can be difficult for small children to position pieces.

Douglas Company extends their Sassy Pet Sak™ line to include two new Fairy Sassy Saks™ and two new Princess Sassy Saks™. “Princess and Fairy Sassy Saks™ are designed to appeal to every girl,” Erika Radich, marketing manager of Douglas Company told TDmonthly. Princess Sassy Saks come with an Auburn or Blonde princess doll in a ruffled, pink and red satin purse. Fairy Sassy Saks contain an Auburn or Blonde Fairy doll in a purse of lavender and pink. The purse can be used on its own as a fashion accessory, or to carry around the doll inside.

These soft-sculpt dolls that give birth features a "baby" that resides in the doll's abdomen, and is then extracted through an elastic vaginal opening. The newborn comes with its own woven umbilical cord and placenta. Mom and babe can snap together at the breast for feeding. The dolls can be custom-made to reflect any race or culture for an additional fee.

Made in Brazil, these life-like babies that float inside a magic bubble feature artistic characteristics such as skin, touch, and other life-like baby properties. Sculpted by Luciana Miglioranzi.
Awards: 2009 DotY Award Industry Choice, 2009 DotY Award People's Choice, 2010 IDEX Tiny Treasures

Meet Mrs. Pinkelmeyer, Silliest, Warmest Know-It-All™ and her lovable dog Moopus McGlinden. Follow their adventures in the Pinkelmeyer book series, dance along with their music or snuggle up with their plush, singing doll as they inspire self-esteem in children through love, warmth and silliness.

Andy Mills is a fashion-doll first: an openly gay event planner. Made of vinyl and hard plastic, this new, original sculpt doll has hand-painted facial features and comes dressed in a sharp pin-striped suit, complete with a contrasting pocket square and spectacles. He has blue eyes and wigged brunette hair. He’s a full 17” high.

This doll's soft vinyl face is infused with a delightfully gentle vanilla fragrance, and its soft round body is perfect for hugging and cuddling.  Following the Waldorf tradition, this doll's minimal facial features allow the child to image their own faces and feelings for the dolls.  Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 7.7 x 10.4 inches ; 1.2 pounds.

This exclusive variant set features Nohell dressed for the season in a festive blood red, velvet touch holiday dress with white faux fur trim and real jingling bells on her boots. This variant also features coal black hair and "frozen" blue lips.  Also included is a luxurious raven black stocking decorated with a festive crossbones of a skull and candy canes. The stocking features festive faux fur that coordinates with that on Nohell's dress, and a hidden loop for hanging on the mantle with care.  Nohell is 10inches tall, and is packaged, with the stocking, in a special snow white colored coffin.  Limited edition of 666 pieces.