October 2008 Notable Toys — Dolls

Maru and Friends is a celebration of childhood fun sculpted by world renowned doll artist, Dianna Effner.
Maru is a young girl who lives with her aunt and uncle. She is making new friends and adapting to a new way of life. Along with the 21" all-vinyl doll, the Maru & Friends set includes a long-sleeved shirt, vest, skirt, tights, underpants, hat and matching purse with boots. It also comes with a hardcover storybook and Certificate of Authenticity. There are two other dolls in the line; each doll's facial features are unique. Launch date: 2008.

Eclipse Doggy loves to eat. He's one of six Angels from the Attic, 10" plush friends designed to promote creativity and encourage children of all ages to build friendships. They are sewn with love so no two are exactly alike, making them instantly cozy and lovable. "[A] portion of proceeds are donated to local and national children['s] charities, making this a win-win for customer, retailer and children," Creative Director Mark Marderosian of Big City Publishing told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 30, 2008.

Misty Pig loves to read and, like her fellow Angels from the Attic, watches over children. Each Angel has its own personality and theme. The six-character collection is designed to promote creativity and encourage children of all ages to build friendships.

Twinkle Mouse is part of the Angels from the Attic line of 10" plush friends designed to promote creativity and friendship. Each Angel is made from soft fabric and sewn so that no two are exactly alike. Launch date: July 30, 2008.

This soft teddy bear is designed to keep children happy and cozy. Each Angel from the Attic is a 10" plush. "The bonus 12-page hard cover book that each Angel is packaged with helps spread the message of friendship," Mark Marderosian, creative director of Big City Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 30, 2008.

Angels from the Attic are 10" plush friends designed to promote creativity and friendships. Each Angel is made from soft fabric and sewn so that no two are exactly alike. The line consists of six characters who all live in a magical attic. "There are no batteries [or] fancy remotes, just simple soft fabric [that is] cozy to the touch. The appealing and elegant gift box that each Angel comes in makes the gift look more expensive than it really is," Mark Marderosian, creative director at Big City Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 30, 2008.

The Stylin’ Hannah Makeover Set allows young fans to have the best of both worlds as they rotate the doll’s hair to transform her from Hannah to Miley. A simple twist turns her hair from Miley’s brown locks to Hannah’s golden hair. Girls can practice pop-star hair fashions and use shimmer and gloss to create stylish looks — on Hannah, or themselves. Girls can wear and share the accessories including a brush, colorful hair extensions, nail polish, makeup and Hannah’s necklace, which doubles as a bracelet for a stylin’ girl. When the button on the base of the Stylin’ Hannah Makeover Set is pressed, Hannah belts out her pop hit “Rock Star.” Launch date: October 2008.

The Beverly Hills Puppy Club© plush line of products is ready to be spoiled by little girls. The “toy” toy dogs are a realistic–looking group of four popular pampered pups — Pug, Shih-tzu, Yorkie and Chihuahua — that are designed for ultimate cuddling, coddling and unconditionally limitless imaginative play. Fashion outfits and accessories are sold separately. Launch date: September 2008.

Jolly Jett celebrates the festivities of the winter season. Jett wears a darling cocktail dress with matching headband and shoes (the perfect attire for attending tons of holiday parties) and a pale, dove-gray faux fur jacket to keep her warm as she heads out in the snow. Each Jolly Jett doll comes with a perfectly scaled jingle bell wreath ornament. The doll is approximately 12" tall, articulated for movement, and comes with removeable hands for easy redressing. "Jolly Jett is a fantastic holiday collectible that is appropriate for any aged collector," Carol Roth, business development and PR director for Integrity Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 15, 2008. THIS LIMITED EDITION DOLL SOLD OUT IN 2008.

Serena, a 13” all-soft-body baby doll has a charming vinyl face with a realistic baby expression and vinyl arms and feet. Her outfit is made of baby-soft knit fabric with woven gingham trim, all in pastel shades of aqua, pink and blue, and includes a matching sun hat. Her embroidered Sensitive Baby logo shows she’s safe to be around children and family members with allergies and asthma. "Sensitive Baby dolls are Certified asthma & allergy friendly™ by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)," Danielle Robitaille, account coordinator for G.S. Schwartz & Co., told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2008.

Jayden and Jordan, a Sweet as Can Be doll is an 8” full vinyl poseable set that will compliment each other. Dressed in coordinated outfits, this brother and sister set will add double the fun in play time. All the imagination of a child can be played out when one has two friends.

Jess, an 8 inch full vinyl poseable little girl comes packaged in a handbag. The ultimate fashion enthusiast between ages 3 and 12 can play out her dreams of the glitzy runway. Jess comes with comb, mirror and her own little purse. She is a Sweet as Can Be doll.

Ryan, a Sweet as Can Be doll, is a 12 inch full vinyl poseable doll. Her dimples and sweet smile will cheer up all who see her. She is wearing a floral dress trimmed in delicate lace. She carries a teddy bear, a favorite of all little children.

My Girl Redhead, a My Girl doll, an 18” doll and comes in a lavender floral dress, just the perfect color for a spunky little redheaded girl. She is ready to be named so as to make her dear to the heart of a specific child. She can be dressed and accessorized with more My Girl outfits or most 18” doll clothes.

Stacy and Rebecca, each sold separately, are 8" vinyl dolls from the Sweet as Can Be line. Each wears a plaid pleated skirt and pink sweater, fashionable boots and a knit cap. The outfit is just what either girl needs to take her special puppy out for a walk on a fine cool autumn day.

This soft, cuddly doll is 11.5" tall and comes dressed in red with brown skin and in pink with peach skin. The company is a member of the Fair Trade Federation.

The cuddly, sleepy doll with a pattern that softly glows in the dark.  The 13” baby has sleepy eyes and her patterned sleepwear is designed to retain a soft glow in the dark, as lights go low and eyes grow heavy. Her aroma-therapy fragrance is lavender based, designed to quiet and relax babies at bedtime.  Machine washable.  Launch date: 2008

Kristelle is the other seven-year old polyglot in the Vanange group. She is also a great tennis player! She was born in Paris and moved to Italy with her parents when she was two years old. That’s how she and Analisa became best friends. Kristelle is now back in Paris after five years and she is discovering the city of Paris for the first time. Take Kristelle home and discover Paris along with her. Let her take you to all her favorite places such as Notre Dame, Le Sacré-Coeur, La Tour Eiffel and more. Tour her neighborhood of Rue Mouffetard and envision yourself there. Find out what Analisa told Kristelle in her last letter that has gotten her so motivated to help the children of the world!

Analisa is a happy and smiley red headed seven year old Italian girl who loves to play soccer. She enjoys helping her mom cook the most delicious foods in the kitchen. They chat a lot while they cook and Analisa likes to discuss everything with her mom. Analisa is a real multi-cultured girl! Her best friend and neighbor of five years, Kristelle moved back to Paris where she was born. They are both heart broken and they miss each other. They write to each other all the time. Analisa is learning a lot about the French culture, including the language from her friend Kristelle. So both girls speak French, Italian and English! Analisa found out that she also has a cousin who lives in the Seychelles Islands. The two of them write to each other too and they are learning so much from each other. Take Analisa home and discover her world of multiculturalism. Find out what Analisa learned from her mom about the children of the world and what she and Kristelle want to do to make the world a better place for all children.

Bella is a multi-ethnic girl from Roosevelt Island, New York City who enjoys to roller blade with her friends along the East River. She has beautiful cascading curls. Bella’s mom is African-American and her dad is Caucasian with blond hair and green eyes. Bella knows all about the beauty of cultural diversity. Take her home and be dazzled by her life-like beauty. Be captivated by her loving and caring spirit and her vibrant personality. In her book, she also talks about the event that happened in her beloved New York City and changed the whole world: September 11, 2001. Learn why Bella believes that forgiveness is important!

Marybelle, (MB) is a real southern belle beauty who loves to play basket ball. She is seven years old and lives in Atlanta Georgia in a big mansion with her mom and dad. MB thought that all children around the world had the same privileges as she. Take MB home and find out how her views of the world have changed because of her new pen-pal. Through a new pen-pal program at MB’s school, she and Vannah become pen-pal and best friends even though they have never met face-to-face. Be part of this inspiring life-changing experience that will touch your life. Read the letters that MB and Vannah write to each other. MB’s hair is a high quality wig, strong, beautiful and ready for you to style her anyway you choose.

Luz is a quiet and loving seven year old girl from the Philippines. She has a yellow belt in Tae-Kwon-Do. Luz believes that you should never give up on your dreams, no matter what! She loves to spend quality time with her family including her grand parents. Luz loves to help her mom prepare foods and serve them in the Soup Kitchen.

Apolonia has the most exciting and heart-wrenching life experience for a seven-year old track-and-field runner! She was born in the Dominican Republic where she had a normal and quiet life. But one day, her dad announced that he has accepted a job offer to be a Marine Biologist in the Seychelles Islands - a place far, far away.

Vannah is a seven year old girl full of love - who lives in the Seychelles Islands with her family. These are some of activities she enjoys: dancing ballet, running up and down the hills of her islands, playing beach volley ball with her friends and family and rope jumping. She knows that when she grows up she can do anything she chooses to because she believes in herself.