October 2008 Notable Toys — Dolls

Just kiss Missy Kissy’s cheek and she will tell you what she wants to do. There are six phrases that represent different fun activities. Launch date: 2007.

This accessory makes a great gift for any new "mommy" and her dollies. The tub really sprays water through the hose, and the buttons on the tub make fun bath time sounds and play a song. The bathtub fits Berenguer dolls up to 15" long. Launch date: 2007.

It’s Sleepytime’s first sleepover and she is prepared for a night of fun. Dressed in her favorite cloud pajamas, bunny slippers and white robe, she can’t forget her best bunny that she takes everywhere. Her pillow reads “My Pillow,” and by the look of her sleepy face, she is ready for a bedtime story. Launch date: 2007.

Little Lucas is dressed from head to toe in his favorite animal motif: frog. He's also very proud of his two little teeth. Launch date: 2008.

These all-vinyl mini treasures make perfect gifts. They fit in your hand and come in an assortment of outfits and ethnicities. Launch date: 2008.

This travel-size, soft, jersey-knit rag doll has yarn braids and wears a removable jumper and T-shirt outfit. The 9" dolls come in three different styles, including brunette, blonde and tan skin to capture more sales when the complete collection is displayed. Launch date: August 2008.

Right-side up or upside down, 12" Sleeping Beauty Topsy Turvy Doll brings a favorite children's fairytale to life with fashionable flair. The reversible doll features Sleeping Beauty in taffeta and organza with appliquéd Prince, Wicked Stepmother and Fairy Godmother by her side. 
Display Ideas: As this doll is reversible, it is important that retailers have a minimum of 2 pieces to display the doll right-side up and upside down so the contrasting characters are shown simultaneously. A simple doll stand can be utilized without taking up extra shelf space. Launch date: March 2008.

Girls will love dressing up this original Christmas doll for holiday parties! In her green jacket, white blouse, red bow tie, and red skirt with golden snowflakes, she spreads cheer wherever she goes. Her polar bear purse, white fur leggings, red boots and matching Santa Claus hat add extra holiday chic.

This beautiful doll wears traditional Chinese clothing accented with yellow, orange, and green tulle. She is dressed as the Full Moon Fairy, complete with a lotus light. When she throws the light into the sky, it becomes the full moon, which shines down gloriously on the earth below. Her long brown hair, big eyes, and soft features make her a lovely beauty.

Robert Tonner is proud to present a preview of his latest collection inspired by the most successful human video game heroine according to Guinness World Records. Lara Croft, Tomb Raider: Legend® stands with her hands at the ready as she enters the TONNER CHARACTER FIGURE™ Collection. Stepping directly out of the popular Eidos™ video game, Lara Croft™ stands at an impressive 1:4 scale (app. 17” tall), possessing 14 highly engineered points of articulation to recreate her most famous action poses. Built of vinyl and hard plastic, Lara Croft™ features meticulous attention to detail such as rooted saran hair, finely sculpted weapons, and hand-painted facial detail. Created specifically for TONNER CHARACTER FIGURES™ such as Lara Croft™, Robert Tonner sculpted a new body with striking athletic proportions and newly derived jointing to maximize gaming’s ultimate archaeologist. A new Lara Croft™ head sculpt was created specifically for this project. Please note the new 17" Athletic female body sculpt used in the Lara Croft™ Collection cannot share clothing with Tonner 16" fashion dolls such as Tyler Wentworth®, etc. This doll's available exclusively through Tonnerdirect.com. Launch date: 2008.

There are only 100 of the captive crown prince of crime. Like his cohorts that were previously incarcerated at WW Philly and WW Chicago, Joker is donning asylum-issue orange duds and he is definitely miffed about his current living arrangements. Launch date: July 2008.

Phantom Zone Supergirl is being released in a limited edition of only 200, with a Certificate of Authenticity provided. At 16" tall, this bullet-proof beauty comes decked in all white, trimmed in gold.  Her cross-over midriff top is emblazoned with her gold super 'S' and she has white, thigh-high boots and gold laces.  Because TONNERDirect is concerned with convenience, the 28 eyelets are already laced (they zip from the back)!  Aglets not included. Launch date: July 2008.

Made to brighten any room, this doll features a hand-embroidered face, long, boucle hair, light pink wings and an airy dress.
— When asked about best-selling dolls in summer 2008, 2 of 62 specialty retailers mentioned that they carry Waldorf dolls by Kathe Kruse.
— There are 13 different dolls styles in the Flippippi line, which features handmade dolls with wings and long hair that can be styled.
— The Waldorf line by Kathe Kruse encompasses several different styles of dolls, including Feng Shui, Sweetheart and Gugguli.

These 14”, anatomically correct vinyl baby dolls are scented and washable. They are suitable for the bath and beach, and come in several varieties featuring different faces to portray emotions of sleepy, happy, surprised and more.
— Mary Walsh, owner of Magical Child in Greenfield, Mass., told TDmonthly in summer 2008 that her store sells about 20 a month of the Real Boy and Girl dolls by Berenguer.
— The company’s Lots of Love Babies are also popular at JaZams in Pennington, N.J., according to Manager Kathy Goeddy.
— Two of 62 retailers indicated in summer 2008 that Dolls by Berenguer are strong sellers in their stores.

Suitable for ages 18 months and up and designed for use in the bath, this 12” soft doll floats and is filled with polystyrene beads that dry after exposure to water. Tidoo is posable, has sleeping eyes, can suck its thumb, and wears clothing from the Mon Premier collection.
— Of more than half of the 62 retailers that named Corolle dolls as best-selling dolls in their store in summer 2008, seven specifically mentioned Tidoo.
— “The Calin and Tidoo styles are best for us, because an 18-month-old can play with them and be really happy,” Patricia Fiedler, owner of Child’s Play and Green Frog Toys in Portland, Ore., told TDmonthly.
— Four of the storeowners that named Tidoo said their sales of Corolle range from 4 to 15 dolls per month.

These charming little Chinese dolls are more than just pretty faces! Dressed in beautiful native costumes from China, they also play songs. The doll with the red "Fu" (Good Luck) shirt plays "Jasmine Flower". The doll with the pink "Ai" (Love) shirt plays the "Kang Ding Love Song". Just turn their heads and the music begins! The dolls can be posed to sit up unassisted. All new materials. 7.5" Tall. Each sold separately.

Soft and cuddly, these bright-eyed plush mascots will delight any child - and many adults! Each of the five mascots represents the fish, panda, Tibetan antelope, swallow or Olympic flame and brings wishes for friendship and peace. Comes in its own box. Each sold separately.

Persephone is the teacher of intuition. She stands 14 1/5" with deep violet eyes and youthful freckles. She wears a white, tea-length toga with indigo, fluted decorated edges and an indigo over-jacket and shawl. She has strawberry blonde locks highlighted with a wreath of narcissus flowers. She has an
elegant gold pomegranate chain and features a realistic body of a women wearing a size 6 standing approximately 5'0" tall. Launch date: December 2007.
Display Ideas: Display  with the other Greek Goddess Dolls and the book "Sophie and the Seven Goddesses, A Journey of Self-Acceptance" by Ilene Satala and Beverley Danusis, set for mid-July 2008 release. Place the doll on a sturdy stand or inside a display case.

Athena is the teacher of leadership. She stands 16" tall, has piercing gray eyes, and is dressed in an early Greek yellow tunic, skirt and shawl. She has dark brown hair and a realistic body of a woman who would be approximately 5'6", wearing a size 8. She has handmade, faux-leather sandals and chaps
replicating ancient Greek footwear. She wears a shield medallion decorated with the head of Medusa.  She is accompanied by a yellow-stone, gold chain necklace. Launch date: December 2007.,
Display Ideas: Display with the other Greek Goddess Dolls and the book "Sophie and the Seven Goddesses, A Journey of Self-Acceptance" by Ilene Satala and Beverley Danusis, set to be available in mid-July 2008. Place Athena on a sturdy doll stand or inside a display case.

This 16" doll has long, wavy auburn hair with a suntanned skin tone and brown eyes that reflect infinite understanding. She wears an authentic first-century costume designed by a well-known New York doll dress artist. She wears eggplant colored laced boots, and her dress is regal and majestic with a matching purple headpiece adorned with delicate beads. She wears a red shawl. Launch date: December 2007.
Display ideas: Retailers should display Mary with a red rose and on a stand or inside a display case.