September 2012 Notable Toys — Plush

Zip-Itz Pillowz came to life after a mysterious machinery malfunction on the Pillow and Linen Assembly Line #316 at the Zany Zipper Factory. They are sleepy and scrappy little creatures that love to hide treasures in their pockets and love to snuggle up for nap-time. Launch date: August 2012.

Soft, really cute and extra cuddly, these Elephants are full of discovery. As Baby/Toddler plays with them, surprises are revealed everywhere, including crinkly ears, squeaking balance ball, squeaking baby elephant, a discoverable baby safe mirror & hidden 'roller ball' spinning rattle (under the saddle). Parent and child elephants are meant to stay together:  when baby is pulled away, the parent's tail pulls the baby back and vibrates for added excitement & fun. Launch date: July 2012.

This soft and cuddly hippo is loaded with discovery for the young mind. Features attached legs (pull one the other retracts), a teether hand, a baby safe mirrored hand, a peek-a boo silky bellybutton (just got to poke it!) and an ergonomically designed teether tail which encourages gripping. When pulled, it makes Soft Hippo vibrate with excitement. Launch date: July 2012.

Goodness, are Owls scary. Fearsome terrors of the night, they strike with vicious precision at all things squeaky and crunchy in a wave of silent death...I'm not convincing anyone, am I?  All right, fact is, yes, Owls are extremely efficient hunters, but who cares when they're so gosh darn cute. Who wouldn't gladly sacrifice the occasional mouse for those huge eyes, those fluffy feathers, that permanently surprised expression that asks, "Who, me? What mouse? It was like that when I got here. Incidentally, pass the ketchup."  15 squishy inches of innocent bird, polyester fiber, ages 3 and up. Launch date: 2011.
— In a June 2014 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Squishables were their best-selling plush toys.

100% US Made Plush Dog. All materials and construction are provided by Americans. Launch date: July 2012.

This homespun PATCHWORK RABBIT is as scrappy as they come. With lots of personality and differently textured and patterned fabrics like a vintage quilt, this rabbit is great for snuggling, storytelling or bringing homey comfort on a long trip.

Familiar to any garden, these tiny marvels of nature's engineering have their own protective armor. This PILL BUG PUPPET has segments that overlap and can roll up into a ball. A movable head and buggy legs are ready for crawling and exploring. Launch date: July 2012.

With its sweet smiling face and curlicue tail, this PIGLET PUPPET features Realistic movement and attention to detail. Launch date: June 2012.

"Cock-a-doodle-doo!" Kids will let out a crow when they work this ROOSTER PUPPET. They can strut and peck with the best of them when they animate his head and beak. Launch date: July 2012.

The Zoobies team is proud to bring to life the classic Norman Bridwell storybook character, Clifford the Big Red Dog. Not only is Clifford a playful, cuddly plush toy, but also a soft book that opens up into a bedtime story — the perfect bedtime companion.

18" Stuffed Penguin from Fiesta plush toys. Peek-A-Boo Plush is a pillow that unzips and becomes a stuffed animal. Unzip again, and the animal becomes a pillow. Soft fabrics. Huggable bodies.

Folkmanis Little Puppets are small hand puppets that are perfect for younger children. This puppet is 7" tall and 5" wide. Fluffy golden lion has an orange tufted mane and expressive, movable mouth.
Awards: 2012 Dr.Toy Best 20 for $20
— In a May 2012 survey, four out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Folkmanis was their best selling brand of plush or puppets.