July 2010 Notable Toys — Plush

Nicky the duck is fully of activities for children to explore. She quacks when her beak is squeezed, and can also make a rattling sound. Nicky contains a book designed to teach about water creatures.

This reversible pink and liberty floral handbag comes with a toy cell phone, wallet and plush companion. The cell phone really rings, and the wallet can hold a photo.

Kids can choose from numerous colors and features to design their own unique tooth. These 6" x 7" plush toys include a pocket on the back.

Kids can choose from 14 different body shapes and numerous colors and features to design their own unique "monster." The 9.5" x 11.5" plush toys can also be customized with embroidery.

These huggable characters each resemble a different vegetable. The series offers 10 different veggies, including pea, black-eyed pea, carrot, asparagus, corn, genetically modified corn, popped corn, green bean, wax bean and lima bean.

This soft and adorable Starsong pony doll sings adorable phrases as her tummy lights up  then closes her eyes when she lays down to “sleep.” The pony figure comes with a bottle, pacifier, blanket, bowl and spoon accessories and instructions. Batteries are included.

This scaly sea monster plush is a cuddly version of the horror film favorite. He measures 7" tall.

This green-skinned monster plush is a cuddly version of the horror film favorite. He measures 7" tall.

This cuddly, retro-style plush is inspired by L. Frank Baum's beloved character from The Wizard of Oz. This fearsome minion of the Wicked Witch of the West comes dressed in his familiar vest and hat uniform and stands 7" tall. Also included in this series are Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and the Wicked Witch.

This cuddly, retro-style plush is inspired by L. Frank Baum's beloved character from The Wizard of Oz. Dorothy's caring companion comes complete with the heart he received from the Wizard and measures 7" tall. Also included in this series are Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, a Flying Monkey and the Wicked Witch.

This 5" plush bush baby comes with a removable hooded monkey costume. When its tummy is squeezed it makes a "spin" sound.

This 5" plush bush baby comes with a removable hooded panda costume. When its tummy is squeezed it makes a "chatter" sound.

Julie loves staying at Dad’s house because she gets to see Nutmeg, her chocolate-colored, lop-eared bunny. This plush bunny comes with a rattan basket bed, a removable personalized pillow, and pretend carrots.

In the "Happy Birthday, Molly!" book, Molly invites Emily to share her birthday. After bickering over different ideas of what their birthday party should be, the happy surprise of two puppies thaws the cold between the girls. Molly names her puppy “Bennett,” after Emily, and Emily names hers “Yank,” in honor of the Americans who have welcomed her. These plush puppies are designed to resemble the illustrations in the book.

Stuffed to be firm with organic cotton, this soft friendly teether is perfect to sooth a baby's gums. A rattle sounds when the toy is shaken. The Teething Toy measures 6" x 6" and is also available in Monkey, Ducky, Bunny and Lamby versions.

This 3.5" x 4.5" wrist and ankle rattle jingles when shaken. Soft baby velcro keeps it in place for continuous and drop-free playing. The toy is also available in Ducky, Cubby, Bunny and Lamby versions.

Kids can bring Lamby the Picnic Pal to life with this 8" x 8" hand puppet. The toy is also available in Monkey, Ducky, Cubby and Bunny versions.

This set includes three soft 100-percent organic cotton blocks, adorned with Picnic Pal appliques, colored apples, numbers and silk gingham patches. Each block makes a different sound - bell, rattle and squeaker. The blocks measure 3" x 3" each.

This silly cake-shaped plush cat is white with four layers and comes topped with icing and a strawberry.

This soft 12.5" plush features a white seal dressed in a removable blue and white penguin costume.

This 12" plush features San-X's signature Mamegoma seal character in a soft shade of blue.

This sweet 8" plush Rilakkuma bear wears a strawberry-patterned hood and carries a matching basket.

Designed to be fun and educational while encouraging good habits and character, this plush platypus speaks humorous and uplifting phrases.

With floppy paws and feet, he sits and hugs like all great teddy bears should. This fluffy, cuddly bear comes in brown or cream, in 12" and 18" sizes.
— In a May 2012 survey, Maryalice Miner, co-owner of Miner's Doll & Toy Store in Ocean Springs, Miss., told TDmonthly that Gund bears are their best selling plush item.