TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Dolls Product Category

Sweet as Can Be Jayden and Jordan by LINDA RICK, THE DOLL MAKER

Jayden and Jordan, a Sweet as Can Be doll is an 8” full vinyl poseable set that will compliment each other. Dressed in coordinated outfits, this brother and sister set will add double the fun in play time. All the imagination of a child can be played out when one has two friends. 10/21/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sweet as Can Be Jess by LINDA RICK, THE DOLL MAKER

Jess, an 8 inch full vinyl poseable little girl comes packaged in a handbag. The ultimate fashion enthusiast between ages 3 and 12 can play out her dreams of the glitzy runway. Jess comes with comb, mirror and her own little purse. She is a Sweet as Can Be doll. 10/21/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sweet as Can Be Ryan by LINDA RICK, THE DOLL MAKER

Ryan, a Sweet as Can Be doll, is a 12 inch full vinyl poseable doll. Her dimples and sweet smile will cheer up all who see her. She is wearing a floral dress trimmed in delicate lace. She carries a teddy bear, a favorite of all little children. 10/21/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Girl Redhead by LINDA RICK, THE DOLL MAKER

My Girl Redhead, a My Girl doll, an 18” doll and comes in a lavender floral dress, just the perfect color for a spunky little redheaded girl. She is ready to be named so as to make her dear to the heart of a specific child. She can be dressed and accessorized with more My Girl outfits or most 18” doll clothes. 10/21/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sweet as Can Be Stacy and Rebecca by LINDA RICK, THE DOLL MAKER

Stacy and Rebecca, each sold separately, are 8" vinyl dolls from the Sweet as Can Be line. Each wears a plaid pleated skirt and pink sweater, fashionable boots and a knit cap. The outfit is just what either girl needs to take her special puppy out for a walk on a fine cool autumn day. 10/21/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Waldorf Cuddle Doll - Mint by YELLOW LABEL KIDS

This soft, cuddly doll is 11.5" tall and comes dressed in red with brown skin and in pink with peach skin. The company is a member of the Fair Trade Federation. ( Watch Video) 10/21/2008 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MoonGlow Baby™* by GOLDBERGER DOLL MFG. CO. INC

The cuddly, sleepy doll with a pattern that softly glows in the dark.  The 13” baby has sleepy eyes and her patterned sleepwear is designed to retain a soft glow in the dark, as lights go low and eyes grow heavy. Her aroma-therapy fragrance is lavender based, designed to quiet and relax babies at bedtime.  Machine washable.  Launch date: 2008 10/16/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vanange Dolls - Kristelle by VANNUZZA LLC

Kristelle is the other seven-year old polyglot in the Vanange group. She is also a great tennis player! She was born in Paris and moved to Italy with her parents when she was two years old. That’s how she and Analisa became best friends. Kristelle is now back in Paris after five years and she is discovering the city of Paris for the first time. Take Kristelle home and discover Paris along with her. Let her take you to all her favorite places such as Notre Dame, Le Sacré-Coeur, La Tour Eiffel and more. Tour her neighborhood of Rue Mouffetard and envision yourself there. Find out what Analisa told Kristelle in her last letter that has gotten her so motivated to help the children of the world! 10/16/2008 (Price: $98.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vanange Dolls - Analisa by VANNUZZA LLC

Analisa is a happy and smiley red headed seven year old Italian girl who loves to play soccer. She enjoys helping her mom cook the most delicious foods in the kitchen. They chat a lot while they cook and Analisa likes to discuss everything with her mom. Analisa is a real multi-cultured girl! Her best friend and neighbor of five years, Kristelle moved back to Paris where she was born. They are both heart broken and they miss each other. They write to each other all the time. Analisa is learning a lot about the French culture, including the language from her friend Kristelle. So both girls speak French, Italian and English! Analisa found out that she also has a cousin who lives in the Seychelles Islands. The two of them write to each other too and they are learning so much from each other. Take Analisa home and discover her world of multiculturalism. Find out what Analisa learned from her mom about the children of the world and what she and Kristelle want to do to make the world a better place for all children. 10/16/2008 (Price: $98.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vanange Dolls - Bella by VANNUZZA LLC

Bella is a multi-ethnic girl from Roosevelt Island, New York City who enjoys to roller blade with her friends along the East River. She has beautiful cascading curls. Bella’s mom is African-American and her dad is Caucasian with blond hair and green eyes. Bella knows all about the beauty of cultural diversity. Take her home and be dazzled by her life-like beauty. Be captivated by her loving and caring spirit and her vibrant personality. In her book, she also talks about the event that happened in her beloved New York City and changed the whole world: September 11, 2001. Learn why Bella believes that forgiveness is important! 10/16/2008 (Price: $98.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vanange Dolls - Marybelle by VANNUZZA LLC

Marybelle, (MB) is a real southern belle beauty who loves to play basket ball. She is seven years old and lives in Atlanta Georgia in a big mansion with her mom and dad. MB thought that all children around the world had the same privileges as she. Take MB home and find out how her views of the world have changed because of her new pen-pal. Through a new pen-pal program at MB’s school, she and Vannah become pen-pal and best friends even though they have never met face-to-face. Be part of this inspiring life-changing experience that will touch your life. Read the letters that MB and Vannah write to each other. MB’s hair is a high quality wig, strong, beautiful and ready for you to style her anyway you choose. 10/16/2008 (Price: $98.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vanange Dolls - Luz by VANNUZZA LLC

Luz is a quiet and loving seven year old girl from the Philippines. She has a yellow belt in Tae-Kwon-Do. Luz believes that you should never give up on your dreams, no matter what! She loves to spend quality time with her family including her grand parents. Luz loves to help her mom prepare foods and serve them in the Soup Kitchen. 10/16/2008 (Price: $98.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vanange Dolls - Apolonia by VANNUZZA LLC

Apolonia has the most exciting and heart-wrenching life experience for a seven-year old track-and-field runner! She was born in the Dominican Republic where she had a normal and quiet life. But one day, her dad announced that he has accepted a job offer to be a Marine Biologist in the Seychelles Islands - a place far, far away. 10/16/2008 (Price: $98.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vanange Dolls - Vannah by VANNUZZA LLC

Vannah is a seven year old girl full of love - who lives in the Seychelles Islands with her family. These are some of activities she enjoys: dancing ballet, running up and down the hills of her islands, playing beach volley ball with her friends and family and rope jumping. She knows that when she grows up she can do anything she chooses to because she believes in herself. 10/16/2008 (Price: $98.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sweet as Can Be Hayden by LINDA RICK, THE DOLL MAKER

Hayden, an 8 inch full vinyl poseable little girl is dressed in a floral pastel yellow play outfit, trimmed in delicate Venice lace. Her hair is up in pigtails but can be restyled to the delight of little girls. 10/15/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sweet as Can Be Cailyn by LINDA RICK, THE DOLL MAKER

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. 10/15/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Girl Strawberry by LINDA RICK, THE DOLL MAKER

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. 10/15/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sweet as Can Be Ashton by LINDA RICK, THE DOLL MAKER

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. 10/15/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pinky St. Yukata Kimono by DRAGON MODELS LIMITED

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. 10/1/2008 (Price: $16.00)

Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" Barbie® Doll by MATTEL INC.

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. 9/30/2008 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Batgirl™ Barbie® Doll by MATTEL INC.

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. 9/30/2008 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kit Doll, Book & Accessories by AMERICAN GIRL LLC

 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. 9/30/2008 (Price: $110.00)

Obama Paper Dolls by DOVER PUBLICATIONS

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." 9/29/2008 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

McCain Paper Dolls by DOVER PUBLICATIONS

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.
 9/29/2008 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

One of a Kind Dolls - "Valentine" by NATION OF DOLLS

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. 9/25/2008 (Price: $31.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]