TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Dolls - Accessories Product Category

Dolly Goes to the Beach by DHM

Part of The Dolly Adventures series, this book includes a bathing suit, sun hat and rainbow beach towel designed to fit most dolls. Written by Alison Lynne and illustrated by Lealand Eve, it teaches children about the importance of skin protection and sun safety, that exercise is healthy and fun, responsibility toward the environment and to get along with others in spite of disappointing behavior. It is pediatrician recommended and has received Dr. Toy's Smart Play Smart Toy award as well as being named as a Best Vacation Children's Products for Dr. Toy's 2006 list. Launch date: February 2006. 5/15/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Lancaster by REAL GOOD TOYS INC.

The Lancaster is the newest addition to Real Good Toys' family of dollhouse kits. The kit features milled-in clapboards on the medium-density fiberboard exterior walls and includes everything kids need to finish the house as shown. Complete assembly instructions are included along with precision-engineered parts pre-cut to fit. The oversized porch and large interior rooms make decorating easy. The floor-to-ceiling height is 9". This nine-room house measures 31-7/8"W x 23-3/4"D x 32"H when completed. Launch date: April 2007.
― Real Good Toys is one supplier that is “very accommodating to my store's needs,” Debbie Perry, owner of Bear Necessities and Dollhouse Dreams & Miniature Wishes in Fort Madison, Iowa, told TDmonthly in spring 2007. 5/4/2007 (Price: $259.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

1970s Private Duty Nurse Outfit by THOMAS ORIGINALS

Reflecting the 1970s — a time of rebellion and liberation, and the final era of nurse whites — this customary white nursing uniform has an unmistakably current and mod silhouette. It features a wide-belted tunic with a spread collar, bell-bottom sleeves and a deep box pleat in the back, worn over an A-line mini skirt as short as regulations would allow. It is designed to fit popular 16” fashion dolls such as Gene and Tyler. Launch date: May 2007. 4/24/2007 (Price: $87.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Slim Bag by THE DOLL CASE COMPANY

This 18” leather carrier is designed to protect the most precious dolls. It was created for ball-jointed dolls, but would be perfect for any delicate doll. It has thick padding on the inside and two straps to secure the doll while traveling. The bag’s metal feet protect it, and it can be carried horizontally or vertically, depending on placement of the adjustable and detachable straps. A 23” black version with silver embroidery is coming soon. “Our company has been designing doll carriers since 1998. We design our products with longevity in mind,” Ashley Walicki of The Doll Case Company told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2007. ( Watch Video) 4/6/2007 (Price: $50.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Malvern Manor by TOP SHELF HOLDINGS LLC

This elegant dollhouse features beautiful dormer windows, exquisite brickwork, and working windows and doors. The set includes six rooms of furniture and a family of six dolls, who can go upstairs via a sturdy staircase or out to the backyard through French doors. A hatch door grants access to the loft attic. The house assembles in minutes. Launch date: March 15, 2007. 2/23/2007 (Price: $179.95)

Basic Treehouse Set by MAXIM ENTERPRISE INC.

The Basic Set introduces kids to the world of dollhouses in trees. Dolls and even a bucket of water can go up and down to the delight of kids' imaginations. The set includes a wooden base with two ladders, two elevated platforms, pulley system with bucket, a table with chairs, a keg and three people. The tree and limbs are made of plastic. The entire set comes in a heavy-duty wooden storage container with an emblazened logo.
— The "Treehouse from Maxim" is what Bob Breneman, co-owner of G. Willikers Toy Shop in Portsmouth, N.H., told TDmonthly is a hot-seller in his store. 2/19/2007 (Price: $89.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chalet Dollhouse With Furniture by PLANTOYS

The Chalet Dollhouse With Furniture offers kids the full package in dollhouse play. It comes in two units that can be manipulated to form numerous dollhouse layouts. It also comes with furniture, so that nothing's missing when dolls come to visit. The Chalet Dollhouse includes three stories, slanting chalet roof and creative stairs, as well as an innovative floor plan. It is 32" x 24" x 14", is made from recycled rubber wood, is coated with a non-toxic finish, and all colors are made from vegetable dye.
— When asked about best-selling play houses and furniture, Teri Soelter, owner of Teri's Toybox in Edmonds, Wash., said "Plan Toys. People will buy the furniture by itself and the dollhouses later."
— Four of 62 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in spring 2007 said Plan Toys makes some of the most popular furniture and play houses in their stores. They sell about three Plan Toys dollhouses per month. Seven percent of 56 retailers surveyed in January 2009 said doll houses and accessories are among their top sellers.
— “These products are so beautiful,” Teneen Dobbs, owner of Kits & Kaboodle in Carmel, Ind. told TDmonthly. “They display well. People just love wooden items.” ( Watch Video) 2/19/2007 (Price: $250.00)

Riding School by TOP SHELF HOLDINGS LLC

Children love to "saddle up" with this colorful equestrian playset, which comes ready-to-play with four realistic horses with bridles and removable English saddles, two jumps, one saddle horse, and four flexible wooden equestrian dolls. The buildings feature five working doors and the roof pieces can be removed for plenty of "indoor" and "outdoor" play. The set assembles in minutes without screws or hardware. Launch date: March 1, 2007.
— “This year Top Shelf Holdings LLC has pushed the envelope of our ‘ready-to-play playset’ concept by combining different materials and components — whatever is necessary to make the perfect equestrian playset,” Eric Meade of Top Shelf Holdings told TDmonthly. "Heritage Playsets includes all the figures, animals and other accessories that a child would need to play with the playset immediately." 1/5/2007 (Price: $99.95)

Polly Pocket So Hip Cruise Ship Playset by MATTEL INC.

Enjoy the ultimate vacation destination on the So Hip Cruise Ship  with Polly  and three of her fab friends, Lila, Lea  and Rick. It’s the biggest Polly  playset ever, with tons of  fun-filled activities. Polly  and her shipmates can go parasailing, rock climbing, zoom down the ultimate super slide, chill in the hot tub, and of course, there’s tons of shopping.  Launch date: June 2006. 11/15/2006 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bratz Forever Diamondz Fashion Show on the Go by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

Girls can take their fashion styles on the road with this one-of-a-kind vehicle, straight from the Bratz Passion 4 Fashion DVD.  Sure it’s a stylin’ trailer truck, but when it stops, it can be converted into a fabulous fashion show runway, complete with lights and sound.  Kids can even plug in their own stereos and play custom music for their shows. “ I haven’t seen anything even remotely close to the product on the shelves,” Reagan Holmes of MGA Entertainment told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 1, 2006. 11/15/2006 (Price: $89.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Oxford Doll House Kit by IMEX

The Oxford Dollhouse is a perfect project for parents and grandparents to complete with their kids. It’s fabricated on a 1:12 scale. ( Watch Video) 10/4/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doll Carriage by WICKER BY DESIGN

A Victorian-inspired wicker carriage with wooden seat, beadwork and curlicues set upon a sturdy metal frame and wheels with rubber rim. The carriage features our quality construction (will hold at least 30 pounds) and is available in white, whitewash/ivory and walnut brown. 8/10/2006 (Price: $239.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bear Scout by ANIMALAND

Our bear scout uniform comes with a green skirt, a white shirt, and a vest printed with honor badges. 8/2/2006 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

English Bobby by ANIMALAND

The bobby uniform comes with pants, a jacket with decorative real metal buttons, and white piping around the sleeves. It includes a cloth bobby's helmet with a printed badge and a stuffed billy club with a strap ro attach to your animal's paw. 8/2/2006 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tennis by ANIMALAND

The tennis outfit comes with white pants, a yellow and white shirt with a collar, and a yellow visor. It includes a stuffed tennis racket with an elastic strap to attach to your animal's paw. 8/2/2006 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Satin Red Hat Lady by ANIMALAND

The red hat lady outfit is made of satin and includes a string of "pearls" a fun-fur stole and of course, a red hat. 8/2/2006 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doll in Pillow by KIDZ BY DEZIGN

All the dolls fit neatly inside the front pocket of the exquisite Purse Pillows. Skye is particularly fond of this one! 7/27/2006

Dolls (in pajamas) by KIDZ BY DEZIGN

These dolls come in their fun and colorful pajamas. Prisi has a shimmering white organza nightgown complete with fuzzy slippers. Maya has yellow and raspberry floral Capri jammies. A mandarin set of green and white pajamas is the look for Skye, and MaiTae is both cozy and comfortable in her black-and-white raspberry-trimmed pajamas. All dolls come with matching slippers and white chenille logo-embroidered robes. 7/27/2006

Dolls (in robes) by KIDZ BY DEZIGN

It’s an all-night party:  Prisi, Maya, MaiTae and Skye love to have slumber parties! In their chenille robes and their favorite pajamas with matching slippers and pillows, they’re set for an all night party. 10” dolls with 100% acrylic hair. A great doll for little girls, (and big ones, too). 7/27/2006

Treasure Trunks - Doll Trunk by TEXAS CASE/TREASURE TRUNKS

These cases can be custom built to accommodate any size doll. They're available in white or pink. 7/18/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Victorian Doll House by MELISSA & DOUG

It's every girl's dream home, the beautiful Victorian Dollhouse. Decorative detailing throughout the interior and exterior of this amazing dollhouse makes it a high-quality heirloom to be cherished for years and years to come. Matching room furnishing sets are also available.
— “Melissa & Doug Victorian dollhouse with dolls,” Helen Ulrich, assistant manager of Hardware Center Inc. in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly when asked about best-selling furniture and playhouse items in summer 2008. “This time of year, we don't sell as many (it's more of a Christmas item) but we sell pieces or dolls.”
— “We have a three-tiered [dollhouse] display as you walk in the door. I have all [Melissa & Doug’s] furniture around it. The kids love that doll house,” said Jeanne McCullough, owner of Children’s Store Inc. in Boise, Idaho.
— Six of 62 retailers mentioned doll houses by Melissa & Doug as a strong seller in the furniture and playhouses category in June 2008. Three specifically referenced the Victorian design. 6/29/2006 (Price: $148.95)

Doll House Play Mat by ALEX BRANDS

This dollhouse/playmat can be taken anywhere. It comes with a family of five. Open it up and play house. The mat measures a giant 36” by 36” and zips up neatly. It makes a great take-me-along gift. 6/29/2006 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ryan's Room: Home Again, Home Again A-Frame by SMALL WORLD TOYS

This spacious two-story dollhouse has a charming A-frame design and six large rooms. There’s easy access through the roof, sides and front sliding doors, so that little hands can reach in to play, and the upstairs balcony has two rows of colorful flowers. There’s lots of floor space, more room for fun… and a built-in handle for carrying.
— "I like the Ryan’s Room dollhouse sets by Small World," said Kristen Fennell, manager of Kids R Kids in West Roxbury, Mass.
— "We also do well with Ryan’s Room dollhouse by Small World," added Roger Lee, co-owner of Olney Toys in Olney, Md.
— Three of 51 retailers specifically cited the Ryan's Room dollhouses as favorite wooden toys in their stores. 6/29/2006 (Price: $131.25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fashion Angels Magnetic Dress-Up Doll Sets by FASHION ANGELS

Join the Fashion Angels as they travel the world. These travel tins include 80 magnetic fashions and 4 changeable scenes. Included is a vinyl pouch for easy storage of the parts. Tins are packaged in a transparent blister for efficient store display. 2 different sets available, New York & London! 6/19/2006 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doll Clothes Hangers by THE DOLL CASE COMPANY

Our hangers are specially made to fit our trunks, however they do fit in a variety of other trunks as well. They measure 6 or 3 inches and come in a variety of colors. Also notice that not only can they hold dresses and shirts, but pants can drape through the opening! 1/17/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]