November 2010 Notable Toys — Designer Toys

Symbiotes are cool figures that all use the same head, body and arms. Designed by artist Curt Rapala, each figure is a character that is created in a stylized way. The blank symbiote allows one to create their own design onto the figure, to personalize it as desired. Each White Symbiote comes with four interchangeable hands, Pistol and a Sword.

Combining music, design and attitude, Mobi Headphonies are playful, portable 3” characters with built-in amplified speakers. Available in a variety of quirky characters, Headphonies hosts a built-in hi-fi amplifier, internal rechargeable battery and can play for four to eight hours. It comes with an audio cable, a USB charging cable and a keyring clip for attachment to bags or other accessories. Headphonies can work with MP3 players, portable DVD players, computers and most mobile devices.

This limited-edition bright red plush replicates the film and comic character Hellboy, and comes wearing his signature outfit.

Measuring about 4.5" tall, this vinyl bulldog figure is cute, cuddly and irreverently spooky.

Measuring about 4.5" tall, this vinyl monkey figure is cute, cuddly and irreverently spooky.

Measuring about 4.5" tall, this vinyl bat figure is cute, cuddly and irreverently spooky.

This science toy includes a 50-page illustrated Book of Science, a toy polariscope and glow in the dark and soft flexible toys that show beautiful prismatic rainbows when viewed with the polariscope. It includes Red Dolphin, Yellow Butterfly and Luminescent Dolphin color combinations.

This science toy includes a 50 page illustrated Book of Science, a toy polariscope and glow in-the-dark and soft flexible toys that show beautiful primatic rainbows colors when viewed with the Toy Polariscope. This set includes Green Dolphin, Blue Butterfly and Luminescent Dolphin color combinations.

This science toy includes a 50 page color illustrated Book of Science, a toy polariscope, and glow-in-the-dark and soft flexible toys showing beautiful prismatic rainbow colors when viewed with the polariscope. This set includes Dolphin, Red Butterfly and Luminescent Dolphin color combinations.

DINGaRINGs' natural wooden teething ring, luxuriously soft body and gentle rattle are designed to make them ideal gifts for newborns and teething babies. This product is "the ultimate non-plastic baby toy," Kate Nicolson, director of O.B. Designs, told TDmonthly.
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With huggable soft plush bodies, luggable detachable straps, lovable personalities and stuffable zip open mouths, these multi-play toys are designed to be an adventure buddy, soft toy or pajama keeper. "A usable toy from toddlers to school aged kids," Kate Nicolson, Director O.B. Designs, told TDmonthly.

These organic one-pieces and tees feature reclaimed wool appliques. "Each is a one of a kind creation," Cate & Levi CEO Josh Title told TDmonthly.

Like the rest of the toy monsters offered by CurlyQ Cuties, the Mega-Sized Monster is completely customizable and is designed as an activity for parents and children to do together. The Mega-Sized Custom Monster is about 260-percent bigger than the standard CurlyQ Cuties Monster and comes in 14 body shapes with a variety of features. After selecting the Monster’s shape, children can choose their new friend’s color, eyes, belly shape and mouth shape. After each selection, customers get to see how their Monster will look prior to purchase. Designing a monster is simple and can be done with a few clicks at www.DesignAMonster.com.

Lily Rose is surprisingly well behaved for a baby Vampyre. She plays well and shares with others, not a trait normally found in Vamplets. Although Lily Rose is sweet she has a dark side. She will smile and hug you then bite you thinking nothing is wrong with that. If she appears exceptionally sweet and loving...be careful when approaching her! She can fly into fits of rage when denied her hugs and "Vampyre kisses" which can be lethal! At all times have on hand a jar of Poison Black Apple Sauce...unsweetened. This is her favorite treat and should calm her down immediately. Lily Rose Shadowlyn is 10" tall. She comes with her own Death Certificate.

This 12" figure replicates the original vintage Star Wars Stormtrooper action figure.

This intricately detailed bust is based on the original concept art from the Star Wars films.

This bust is based on the original concept art from the Star Wars films.

This 8" bust replicates the character from acclaimed director Guillermo Del Toro's dark fairytale.

This 8" bust replicates the character from acclaimed director Guillermo Del Toro's dark fairytale.

This intricately detailed limited-edition bust is based on the character from the Harry Potter films.

The Emotes characters are designed to educate children about feelings. This huggable blue Super "The Confident" plush measures 10" tall.

The Emotes characters are designed to educate children about feelings. This Mixy "The Confused" keychain is made from purple and red fabric and measures 4" tall.

The Emotes characters are designed to educate children about feelings. This Can't "The Frustrated" vinyl figure stands 2.5" tall.

The Emotes characters are designed to educate children about feelings. This Abash "The Embarrassed" vinyl figure stands 2.5" tall.