November 2010 Notable Toys — Plush

This keychain, featuring the "Star Wars" character Yoda, speaks when his belly is pressed. He measures about 4" x 2.5."

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

Bedrock Buddies are Pillow Pets straight from the pre-historic ages. Children can revisit the land of dinosaurs with these super-soft plush creatures that are snuggly companions for imaginative play and comfy pillows for bed, television or travel time. Bedrock Buddies include Pterodactyl, Triceratops and T-Rex pets. "The My Pillow Pets products have been safety tested and use high quality chenille to make a snuggly soft toy and pillow," Heidi Niehart, Director of Sales and Marketing for CJ Projects told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Product; 2009 iParenting Media Excellent Product Award; 2009 Mr. Dad Seal of Approval

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.

This toy is designed to be a playful, interactive adventure with shapes, colors and sizes to stack, fit, share, compare and “wear.” The set includes one 12" Eebee doll and four soft “wearable” shapes that easily slip on and off of Eebee’s arms and legs. "This truly interactive doll is a modern, playful twist on classic stacking toys. Rather than just a spindle and four shapes, If The SHAPE FITS Eebee provides babies and parents with countless explorations beyond simple stacking," Every Baby Company President Stephen Gass told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2009 NAPPA Gold Award

Zhu Zhu Baby hamsters have a roller ball under their tummy to rock and roll around when nudged. Butter Cheeks is a yellow hamster with a pink diaper, and comes with three "baby" accessories.   
  — As of 8.16.10, this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 3 reviews on ToysRUs.com and was listed No. 26 in best-selling toys and games. PROS: Durable, easy to control, realistic movements.

This kit allows children to customize a plush animal through painting, stitching and embellishing. The kits are designed to be interchangeable and come ready-to-assemble with simple instructions. Embroidery floss, stuffing, a safety needle and a complete outfit are included.

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.

Lila is a combination of soft toy and modular toddler seating. Three pieces "puzzle" together to make this comfy friend.

These squishy, tactile cats feature a pastel color palette and buttery soft fabric. Designed for little hands, they are easy to hold and provide a cushioning and soothing effect. The Flat Cat measures 14" and is machine washable, and has hypoallergenic stuffing. Polyester fiber. Made in USA.

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.

This cuddly, huggable plush is designed to look realistic and can stand on its own.

This toy includes 11 dressing activities. Kids learn to snap on straps, button, hook and loop, zip and more while developing fine motor skills. The monkey features bright colors, engaging textures and a soft plush body.

Take this soft plush ladybug on strollers, backpacks, car seats, and even on luggage. At bedtime it’s back on the crib, bedpost or curtain to watch over you. This Curtain Critters plush animal features a head approximately 5" in size, an elastic safety loop (in the back of head), and child friendly velcro pads (on hands). Machine washable. Available in 10 different designs.

Take this soft plush butterfly on strollers, backpacks, car seats, and even on luggage. At bedtime it’s back on the crib, bedpost or curtain to watch over you. This Curtain Critters plush animal features a head approximately 5" in size, an elastic safety loop (in the back of head), and child friendly velcro pads (on hands). Machine washable. Available in 10 different designs.

Take this soft plush monkey on strollers, backpacks, car seats, and even on luggage. At bedtime it’s back on the crib, bedpost or curtain to watch over you. This Curtain Critters plush animal features a head approximately 5" in size, an elastic safety loop (in the back of head), and child friendly velcro pads (on hands). Machine washable. Available in 10 different designs.

Take this soft plush giraffe on strollers, backpacks, car seats, and even on luggage. At bedtime it’s back on the crib, bedpost or curtain to watch over you. This Curtain Critters plush animal features a head approximately 5" in size, an elastic safety loop (in the back of head), and child friendly velcro pads (on hands). Machine washable. Available in 10 different designs.

Salsa comes in a fully packed set that highlights her Singing Sensation personality. The box set comes with pet Salsa, purse, blanket, guitar and sparkling dress, trading card, and an 8.5" x 11" Pet Poster. The entire packaging also doubles as a playstage to further increase the play value and collectibility of these Little Pets Living Big Lives.

Cooper comes in a fully packed set that highlights his Surfer Dude personality. The box set comes with pet Cooper, purse, blanket, surfboard and board shorts, trading card, and an 8.5" x 11" Pet Poster. The entire packaging also doubles as a playstage to further increase the play value and collectibility of these Little Pets Living Big Lives.

Karma comes in a fully packed set that highlights her Yoga Master personality. The box set comes with pet Karma, purse, blanket, yoga mat, toga top and pants, trading card, and an 8.5" x 11" Pet Poster. The entire packaging also doubles as a playstage to further increase the play value and collectibility of these Little Pets Living Big Lives.

Woofgang comes in a fully packed set that highlights his Celebrity Chef personality. The box set comes with pet Woofgang, purse, blanket, chef hat and scarf, frying pan, cleaver, trading card, and an 8.5" x 11" Pet Poster. The entire packaging also doubles as a playstage to further increase the play value and collectibility of these Little Pets Living Big Lives.

This oversize pink Wippy plush stands a whopping 24" and is designed to be ultra-huggable.

This oversize green Mij plush stands a whopping 24" and is designed to be ultra-huggable.
— Uglydolls are “so different; they have an unusual charm to them. They're cuddly," Amy Barrett, owner of Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys in Helena, Mont., told TDmonthly in July 2010.
— Eleven percent of 38 specialty retailers told TDmonthly in summer 2010 that Uglydolls are a collectible best seller.