May 2009 Notable Toys — Collectibles

Full of spunk and character, Miss Piggy is ready to go out on the town. Dressed in a velvet, magenta suit with faux fur accents, she comes with a matching hat, shoes, jewelry and a golden wig.

This exquisitely dressed doll features a blue velvet bolero jacket over a white chiffon-overlay walking dress, plus accessories including a hat, parasol, purse, earrings and more. Launch date: 2009.

This 21" vinyl play doll wears a knit sweater and leather boots and comes with a certificate of authenticity. It was sculpted by Dianna Effner and has childlike facial features. Tanya comes with a "Forever Friends" storybook written by Maritza Gutierrrez and illustrated by Rhiannon Cunag. The doll received a 2009 DOTY award.

This 21" soft vinyl doll is designed by Angela Harris and comes with a certificate of authenticity. It has a cloth body and wears a gingham jumper and matching hat. It also comes with a 10" plush sheep toy. A twin girl, in pink, is also available. This product received a 2009 DOTY award.

Part of the Quarter Bear line, the coin in the pocket of the bear is a PRINTED REPLICA of the actual coin

Since their introduction in early 2000, Quarter Bears have passed the one million unit mark in sales in July of 2004 and on the way to the second million. Loyal customers and collectors have insisted on having the bears available in advance of the issuance of the State Quarters by the U.S. Mint! The quality and the detail of the embroidery of the bears is exceptional. Quarter Bears conform to all of the ASTM and CE Safety Standards.Quarter Bears are Collectible, Educational and make wonderful Gifts for young and old

This softball-sized plush is soft and cuddly, featuring a simply, playful ball design. It is part of collection featuring various animals, including a lion, elephant, penguin, polar bear and more. It can be packaged in a "top secret" gift box. Launch date: February 2009.

This tiny playset comes with a storybook and three moose - mom, dad and baby - that are soft and poseable. It also includes a tent, and is part of a collection featuring various animal characters and themed sets.

These interchangeable bottlecap necklaces were designed by a tween girl, Maddie Bradshaw, who continues to provide the artwork for the bottlecaps as the line grows. The bottlecaps have a magnet on the back so they can be easily switched out on the stretchy choker necklaces that are available. Snap Caps® have received the following awards: 2009 Best Toy Award - Most Innovative New Toy - Learning Express Toys; 2009 Best Toy Award - Best Toy Girls 5+ - Learning Express Toys; Creative Child 2009 Seal Of Excellence Award; and 2009 PTPA Winner.

Welcome the whale's song awakens the music in each of his friends.  Each character has special gifts that make this group truly unique.  The story and illustrations will delight children and families for generations.

Fans of Kooky Klickers now have the opportunity to join an exclusive club created just for them.   The Kooky Fun Klub offers exclusive membership benefits and tools for collectors.  Benefits of Klub membership include a special website activation code for members only, an exclusive Kooky Klicker pen named “Desmond”, a Klub Lanyard, Fun Klub Bling stickers, a 2009 Kooky Klicker checklist, a Fun Klub Member certificate, a Fun Klub window sticker, a 2009 Kooky pocket checklist, Fun Klub peel and stick stickers, and a Klub button. Launch date: 2009.