March 2013 Notable Toys — Animal Figures

An armful of fluffy, soft fur, this raccoon is a wonderful toy or a premier gift! He is so cuddly with the sweetest face, yet is made so expertly that he looks very realistic!  He is one of the many unusual and usual breed specific animals that Douglas is famous for producing for their wildlife collection. 16" long.
— Fred Rosenberg, owner of On the Park Toys in Kingwood, Texas, told TDmonthly that plush from Douglas was a best-seller with tweens. "They have a lot of variety, so they even have 'oddball' animals like skunks, and they sell across age groups. Douglas is a great manufacturer," he told us.

China’s most beloved animal comes to life for 2013 at its most innocent age. The Incredible Creatures® Panda Baby from Safari Ltd® sits patiently waiting for its mother. This hand painted replica measures 4.75” L x 3.75” H (12 x 9.75 cm) and is suitable for ages 3 and up. The scale of this Panda Baby is 1:3.3. All Safari Ltd® products are 100% guaranteed and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Visit safariltd.com to explore educational information in five languages and to view and purchase Safari Ltd® 2013 introductions and all other products.

Spot the NEW, brilliantly colored Safari Ltd® Golden Dragon soaring in the skies and be showered with good luck and fortune! This hand painted replica measures 6.75” L x 3.5” W x 4” H (17 x 9 x 10.25 cm) and is suitable for ages 4 and up. All Safari Ltd® products are 100% guaranteed and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Visit safariltd.com to explore educational information in five languages and to view and purchase Safari Ltd® 2013 introductions and all other products.

Wee Urban’s BiBsie Collection is made from the softest organic cotton and is paired with an adorable matching, reversible bib. Generous in length and rich in color (will hide the stains) and screen printed with the highest quality phthalate free inks means longer wear and superior washability. Available in gender neutral Owls, Monkey and in two colors of Giraffes. Launch date: January 2013.

Includes Black and White Corriedale wool, two new felting needles, beads for eyes, a skewer and detailed photo instructions. Kit makes at least two puppies approximately 2in. to 4in. tall.

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...

Join Drake and his Thunder Dragon on electrifying adventures as they soar through the dark clouds of stormy nights. This hand painted replica measures 8” L x 6.25” W x 3.75” H (20.5 x 15.75 x 9.75 cm) and is suitable for ages 4 and up. All Safari Ltd® products are 100% guaranteed and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Visit www.safariltd.com to explore educational information in five languages and to view and purchase Safari Ltd® 2013 introductions and all other products. Launch date: 2013.