October 2008 Notable Toys — Dolls

Cailyn is a 12 inch full vinyl poseable lttle girl, dressed in raincoat and rain hat. She is also wearing jeans trimmed with ruffles and finishes the “raining cats and dogs” theme with a kitty and puppy in her arms.

My Girl in Strawberry colored hair is an 18 inch doll with vinyl head and limbs and cloth body. Perfect for playing dress-up, most standard 18” doll clothes will fit her. Clothing will also be available through the My Girl line. My Girl Strawberry is dressed in jeans with floral appliqués and trimmed in lace and chffon. Her blouse is of delicated sheer fabric, with layers of ruffles, ribbons and bows and flowers.

Ashton is an 8 inch full vinyl poseable doll that comes packaged in a handbag. She comes dressed in trendy jeans that are trimmed in lace and patchwork appliqué and will be just the play doll for every little girl who loves the world of fashion. She carries a mirror, comb and purse of her own. Her long dark hair can be styled in the latest fashion.

This Pinky St. character features her in a standing position with her summer kimono and accessories. Pinky St. is an interchangeable fashion figure that switch at the waist, torso, head and accessories. Each 4" figure is packed with 2 sets of outfits. Mix and match with other Pinky St. sets.

Alfred Hitchcock’s  “The Birds” Barbie® Doll celebrates the 45th anniversary of the acclaimed film. Dressed in a re-creation of the stylish green skirt-suit worn by the 1963 film’s ill-fated heroine in an iconic scene, every aspect  of this doll captures the film’s infamous appeal, from the perfectly painted expression to the accompanying black birds. Note to Parents: The Birds is rated PG-13. Consult www.filmratings.com for further information. The Birds is a trademark and copyright of Universal Studios. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLLP. All rights reserved. Alfred Hitchcock and the Hitchcock likeness are trademarks and copyrights of The Hitchcock Trust. Production doll may vary from the photo shown above. Mattel reserves the right to modify the fashion/fabrics, sculpt, hair color/style, and accessories. Doll cannot stand alone as shown. Launch date: 2008.

Barbie® doll as Batgirl™ looks absolutely amazing in a body-hugging black bat suit. A striking black cape with “gold” lining, yellow gloves, belt, knee-high boots, and fabulous “bat ears” complement the ensemble. Gorgeous face paint and long auburn hair give the doll an especially striking look. BATGIRL and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. Production doll may vary from the photo shown above. Mattel reserves the right to modify the fashion/fabrics, sculpt, hair color/style, and accessories. Doll cannot stand alone as shown. Launch date: 2008.

 Kit wears a crocheted cloche, carries a straw purse for her printed hankie and replica buffalo nickel and sports a special necklace styled after a compass inside a ship’s wheel—to remind her to find her own way through hard times. Kit’s 18-inch doll body is soft cloth; her head and limbs are smooth vinyl. She’s posable for hundreds of playtimes and can be treasured for years to come. Her "Meet Kit" book enhances playtime with the first story of this clever girl growing up in 1934 Cincinnati.  It offers lessons about choices and friendship that still touch girls today.

In addition to featuring Sen. Barack Obama, his wife, Michelle, and their daughters, Malia Anna and Sasha, this 32-page paper doll set includes a biography of Sen. Obama, an "Election Night Scorecard" and an array of outfits, including a tux and business suit for Barack and a gown and wedding dress for Michelle, along with shorts, shirts and coats for the girls. "We're doing well with McCain and Obama paper dolls from Dover Publications," Owner Teresa Ford of Kids' Ketch in Lewes, Del., told TDmonthly in late September 2008. "Obama's outselling McCain three to one, if that's any indication."

This commemorative set features Sen. John McCain and his wife, Cindy, along with outfits they've worn  during the campaign and during other important life events. McCain can be outfitted with a white tie and tails, a sweater and slack duo, and  other options, while Cindy can wear her wedding dress, an interview suit, a gown and more. The 38-page set includes a biography of John McCain plus an "Election Night Scorecard." Launch date: 2008.

Valentine is made from the highest quality cloth available and is dressed in a unique dress. Her facial features are hand sewn while yarn is used for her hair. Shoes made from vinyl finish this cloth doll and give her a unique appearance.

Polly is made from the highest quality cloth available and is dressed in a unique dress. Her eyes, nose, eyebrows, and mouth are embroidered while yarn is used for her hair. Vinyl shoes finish this handmade doll and give her a unique look.

Little girls can press Baby Alive's bracelet to wake her and then mix her food and feed her with the included bowl and spoon. She "chews" food and "drinks" from her bottle, and when put on her own potty will "pee" and "poop." Kids need to hurry and get her there, though, or she might have an accident and her diaper will need changing. The doll comes with four AA batteries and is also available in Caucasian and African American varieties.

Cuddle up at night with Emily the Strange's kitty, Miles, the cutest one-eyed pilot around! He is 12 inches high, and comes with a striped pilot scarf, goggles and cap. He makes a great gift for aviation, cat or Emily the Strange fans. Pilot Miles also makes a great Halloween gift. "This plush toy is Miles, an Emily icon. He does not look like the average black cat, as he has an X replacing one eye," explained Jill Beaverson, PR/Marketing Director, Emily the Strange. "And he is outfitted in all pilot gear. Emily and cat fans alike will love Pilot Miles."

One of RAVENCLAW™'s...ummm...well...most unusual students joins the ranks of HARRY POTTER™ TONNER® DRESSED CHARACTER FIGURES™. LUNA LOVEGOOD™ at HOGWARTS™ is 17" tall and features a new face sculpt of an authorized likeness of actress Evanna Lynch from Warner Bros.' "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," with 14 points of articulation (neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, bust line, hips, knees, and ankles). She features hand-painted face details and rooted saran hair. LUNA LOVEGOOD™ comes dressed in her school uniform, which includes a white cotton shirt, pleated wool skirt, button-down cardigan, blue & grey striped tie, grey tights and faux leather Mary Janes. Her RAVENCLAW™ robe, wand and cheery earrings complete her ensemble — not to mention a special charm necklace that helps to ward off NARGELS. Display stand included. "Highly detailed costumes, likeness sculpts and quality of collectible dolls and Character Figures sets Tonner apart from similar items," explained Shauna Perry, Director of Sales and Marketing Tonner Doll Company, Inc. Launch date: Fall 2008.

Suitable for ages 18 months and up, 12” Calin Darling has a soft, beanbag body and is easily poseable. She also has go-to-sleep eyes.
— “I love Corolle dolls,” said Michelle Smith, owner of Piccolo Mondo Toys in Portland, Ore., at the end of 2008, about this best seller in her store.

This 6” mini doll kit comes with all the supplies — paint, brushes, doll kit, tutorials and more — a person needs to reborn their first doll. Reborning can require days of work, but the starter kit makes it possible to reborn a doll in less than three hours. The kit includes a CD with a full tutorial plus a PC video that gives instruction on painting the dolls. Launch date: 2008.

Children can learn everyday hand skills while playing with this dressing doll that includes buttons, Velcro, bows and and more. The clasps of clothing and bags are a big challenge for kids’ hands, and the funny Krawuzi with a bib and colorful frilly hair is just right to help them learn these skills. Her friendly face radiates encouragement to little friends and invites them to try. Her shoes, trouser, T-shirt and socks can all be used to practice dressing and undressing. Kids can also tie a bow and braid her hair. Launch date: January 10, 2008.

Soft and fully washable, Nicki Baby dolls come in a variety of colors and are made of all natural materials. Colors include blue, violet, yellow, green, light blue, pale red, orange, rose, pink and red.
— Diane Robinson, owner of Silly Goose Inc., in Essex, Mass., said she sells a dozen a month of the “Nicki Baby organic doll from Kathe Kruse.”
— A summer 2008 survey about best-selling baby gifts found many retailers to be fans of European-made toys.
— “We love Kathe Kruse’s unique products from Germany,” reported Michelle Smith of Piccolo Mondo Toys in Portland at the end of December 2008.

This 8” doll is dressed to party and comes with an exclusive Web access code, plus a puppy. Groovy Girls are characterized by their funky fashions, hair and accessories.
— Mary Ellen Cerney, owner of Dear Friends & Children in Duncan, Okla., told TDmonthly in July 2008 that her store sells 30 Groovy Girls per month.
— Three of 66 retailers polled in a summer 2008 TDmonthly survey cited Groovy Girls as a top-selling gift for girls.

Suitable for ages 18 months and up, 12” Calin Smiling is cuddly and soft, with a beanbag body that allows her to be posed like a real baby. She features sleeping eyes and can wear clothing from the Mon Premier collection.
— “They're reasonably priced and decent quality,” Fred Meyer, owner of Meyer’s Toy World/Baby USA in Battle Creek, Mich., said about Corolle baby dolls.
— Jamie Burdette, owner of LB Toys in Media, Pa., told TDmonthly in July 2008 that his store sells 30 Corolle dolls a month. Other stores that mentioned Corolle indicated they sell between two to eight dolls per month.
— Seven of 66 retailers named Corolle dolls as a best-selling gift for girls in summer 2008.

All over the planet, Pixies are losing their homes due to pollution, deforestation and global warming. Kids can save a Pixie and learn about the environment and ways to help. Planet Pixies are earth-friendly soft toys made from natural and organic cotton fabrics. They educate children, encourage their imaginations, and provide knowledge to make eco-conscious decisions. The Planet Pixies website includes interactive games and information on how to help the environment. Launch date: October 2008.

This soft rag doll wears an outfit that encourages daily wardrobe/dress-up skills. A belt buckle, lace-up boots, a big button removable vest with a zipper pocket, and an elastic hair band help make getting dressed for the day fun through practical play. Wendy has embroidered facial features. Launch date: September 15, 2007. Display Ideas: A large doll stand enables customers to look at all the outfit features.

Dare Devil is a fully articulated, resin collectors' doll. With 15 points of articulation, he can be posed in many lifelike positions. His eyes, hair and clothing can be changed, so he can resemble many different characters. The doll can be customized by the collector or owner so that it becomes their doll, not the designer's. Launch date: February 18, 2008.

We are pleased to announce the introduction of Lily as part of the Anne Geddes Collectible doll line. This new doll is inspired by Anne's critically acclaimed, and much loved photography and her passion for babies. Lily is available to order now and will be shipped in mid November, 2008. The first offering of this doll will include a photo of one of the actual Waterlily babies that appears on the front cover of Anne's most recent book, "A Labor of Love." This wonderful image is world renowned and a favorite of Anne Geddes' collectors.

Lily is the first full body sculpt in the Anne Geddes Collection. Height 22". The baby has been produced in vinyl which adds to the overall beauty of the doll. Anne has worked with well known artist, Laura Tuzio-Ross to translate her vision for this doll. Lily has an engaging smile that will warm your heart. Her body has been specially sculpted for this doll and has adorable chunky arms and legs. The baby is articulated at the neck, shoulders and hips. She wears a soft blonde baby fine wig that frames her beautiful face and has pretty baby blue eyes.

The very special outfit for the Lily doll was specially designed by Anne Geddes and features the following details.