November 2010 Notable Toys — Teddy Bear

Eco-friendly, handmade and an instant heirloom. Transform outgrown clothing into a keepsake patchwork bear. The process involves one to ship 6 to 10 articles of clothing in the provided box, and approximately 4 weeks later, a classic, vintage-styled bear is shipped back made with the articles of clothing provided. Return postage is included. "Eco-friendly, sentimental and an instant heirloom," Jennifer Cura, owner of The Patchwork Bear told TDmonthly.

The Adventures of Zylie and Friends is a new award-winning collection of lovable plush characters, fashionable outfits, and educational stories. The line follows Zylie, a young bear from Manhattan, on her exciting adventures around the world where she meets new friends, collects new outfits, and learns about new countries and cultures. The characters come packaged in their own Adventure Kits, complete with 18" 5-jointed plush bear, signature outfit, accessories, passport, and a storybook from the series.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Best Toy Award; 2010 Dr. Toy Best Picks; 2010 Parent's Choice Approved; 2010 NAPPA Rising Star; 2010 Creative Child Magazine Top Toy of the Year Award; 2011 PAL Award

One of a charming series of 11-inch cuddly bears that comes with its own suitcase for toting about. Lotte is white with a pink chiffon tutu, pink headband, and satin slippers. She comes in an oval white carrying case that will thrill young ballerinas on the go.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010.

Soft as silk and totally huggable this 16" plush Teddy bear has velvety snout and paws and a sweet friendly face. Ready to listen to stories, songs or just quietly in the arms of a child. The bean bottomed lovable is a nice armful and available in beige or light honey brown.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010.

From Toysmith comes this classic Silly Putty in a bright red egg. The reusable egg-shaped container snaps easily open and closed, a good place to keep the Silly Putty clean when it's not in use. Silly Putty's unique texture and properties of stretching, bouncing, and even lifting pencil and some ink marks from paper make it an enduring kids' favorite.
— “We do really well with Silly Putty,” said Bruce Weiner, owner of Toys!3 in West Bloomfield, Mich., during a September 2010 survey of 49 retailers concerning best-selling novelty items.

Fiesta’s 10” teddy bears stay cozy in their trendy sweaters. Sweater trimmed in frou-frou and embroidered with words “Precious”, “Spoiled”, or “Princess”.

These cute 15” teddy bears are dressed in cheerleading outfits, pom-poms, and accent bow in their hair.  Available in three assorted colors of blue, pink, and red. Outfits are embroidered with team spirit sayings like “Go Team”, “I Love Cheer”, and  “Cheer”.  SRP: #13. Ages 3+.

This quilt and patchwork bear set in bright blue and yellow is designed to make both babies and moms happy.

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.