May 2010 Notable Toys — All

The Astro Highchair has a large, super-soft leatherette seat and a deep adjustable tray. It sits on a stable yet compact base, and collapses flat for easy storage.

These doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics and feature true-to-life details and functionality. They are suitable for dolls sized 15" to 19".

The Metal-Urges Set includes 32 pewter letters and a recycled rubber bracelet designed to fit all sizes. Bracelets are available in 12 earth tones and four glittery Popsicle colors. The set is "customizable, empowering, eco-friendly, (and a) great gift!," Shainsware Owner Ewa Zielinski Martinoff told TDmonthly.

This case carries up to 14 clippies and works with all types of barrettes. It is designed to be used for carrying clips in a purse or diaper bag.

Each Ribbies Clippies gift set includes five clippies of varying patterns in related color families. All clips come with a no-slip grip to keep them in place. Ribbies Clippies offers more than 100 colorful patterns to choose from. "The foam grip in our clips REALLY works!" Owner Kim Marable told TDmonthly.

George Luck's classic wooden puzzle features various African animals.

The classic children's holiday story is told in a multi-layer wooden puzzle.

This wooden traditional-cut 98-piece puzzle is contained in a wooden frame and is suitable for display.

Snifty Holiday pens are designed to be the perfect stocking stuffer. Available to retailers in a holiday display box of 50, these pens fill the air with the scents of candy cane, gingerbread, spiced apple and sugar cookie. "The scent is embedded in the tip and the grip to create a yummy aroma," International Arrivals Sales and Marketing Liason Kate Fuller told TDmonthly.

Lotso Huggin' Bear features film-accurate details and is sculpted using Disney/Pixar’s digital data. When his hands are pressed, he speaks, responding to tone and volume of voice.

Based on the character from the Disney/Pixar film, the Jessie fashion doll stands 11.5" inches tall and comes with poseable arms and legs, rooted yarn hair, cowgirl clothes and a hat.

This "Toy Story 3"-themed two-doll set includes the same outfits worn in the film. Each doll stands about 11.5" tall, and when Barbie's back is pressed she gives Ken a kiss.

This dashboard has a steering wheel with three horn sounds and an ignition key with a realistic revving sound. It also includes moving windshield wipers, turn signals, a car phone, sirens, a radio and an electronic roller gear shift.

The Alphabet Pal can giggle, sing, walk and flash its antennae. Four learning modes are designed to introduce letter names, letter sounds, colors and music.

This plush monkey comes in sherbet colors of blue, lime, pink and peach. Each animal is decorated in patterns of swirls, curls, ripples, and whirls.

This plush penguin comes in sherbet colors of blue, lime, pink and peach. Each animal is decorated in patterns of swirls, curls, ripples, and whirls.

Gerry Giraffe is a bright orange vinyl plush toy from the Vinylmals series. He is substantial in size but still small enough for children to grasp and hold. Gerry has weighted feet for added stability.

The Derby Bear is a large, soft classic bear. He has curly light brown hair and small bells sewn into his feet.

This fuzzy creature is also a hand puppet. The Fuzzy Wugs series also includes Girlie's male counterpart, Boylie.

This fuzzy creature is also a hand puppet. The Fuzzy Wugs series also includes Boylie's female counterpart, Girlie.

Flossy has a silky white coat, flowing tail and four padded paws.

This fishbowl features five fish that each make a sound such as a rattle, crinkle, bell or squeak.

This soft rattle is made from colorful rings, ribbons, bungee, crinkle paper and a bell.

The Dreamlets are designer fleece plush monsters. Thinko, Stanley, Uncle, Ceecee, Qoindo and Beebee combine bright colors with simple designs and relatable personalities to appeal to all ages. Dreamlets range in size from 6” to 12” tall.
— Plastic and Plush called Dreamlets “one of our favorite new plush lines of the year” and observed that the individual Dreamlets characters make the most of the simplified design elements and varied fabrics used.
— In the Know Mom’s Erin said Dreamlets were “welcomed into our home with a huge bear hug and a squeal that was so loud, my eyes crossed. … Needless to say, we’re huge Dreamlets fans.” Her co-blogger Sarah was impressed by the quality of Dreamlets, predicting, “These durable handmade beauties will surely last the years.”