TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Plush Product Category

Goober Bear 11" by GUND INC.

Made of soft huggable plush fabric, Goober has a loveable face and silky chocolate-brown fur accented with cream-colored fur on his belly and muzzle. Measures 11" tall. Surface washable.
— In late Spring 2011, 30% of retailers surveyed by TDmonthly said that plush and puppets from Gund were best-sellers in the category. Mike DiAndrea, manager of Ace Hardware & Toy Center in Paoli, Pa., said he sells about 6 Goober Bears each month.
— As of 6/10/2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 20 reviews on Amazon.com. 6/10/2011 (Price: $32.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Play With Me Gym by BLUE BOX TOYS INC.

The multi-functional Play With Me Gym provides an ideal stage for growth as it keeps little minds fully occupied and alert. Built in concert with Bkids proprietary and innovative Loop ‘n Link system, the overhead bars are a perfect place to attach the collect ‘n connect plush animals from the Bebee and Friends collection. The soft, cushy frame provides a safe place for babies to rest making the Play With Me Gym an ideal nap time companion. Launch date: February 2011. 5/27/2011 (Price: $45.99)

Squishable Fox by SQUISHABLE.COM INC.

This fox is 15 inches tall and is soft and squishy. Squishables comply with U.S. ASTM F963 safety standards. They're made out of all new materials (100% polyester fiber). Squishables can be spot-cleaned. Also available in a miniature size.
Awards: TDmonthly Top Toy Award, June 2011
— Why it won: These extra soft and plush animal/pillows include a variety of characters we don't usually see in children's toys, such as narwhals. They come in several sizes, too, which make them fun for decorating a kid's or tween's room. With a range of characters from the Google Android to a T Rex, they'll appeal to boys, too.
— "Squishables are selling really well. It's a big ball pillow in the shape of animals. We sold 20 last month," Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in late Spring 2011.
— In a May 2012 survey, Elmer Carranza, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told TDmonthly that they sell six Squishables each month, making them the best seller in the plush category. ( Watch Video) 5/27/2011 (Price: $39.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Angry Birds 5" Plush Red Bird With Sound by COMMONWEALTH TOY & NOVELTY CO

Angry Birds is the #1 app worldwide and has been downloaded over 100 million times. Angry Birds plush bring the characters from on-screen into the real world. These soft plush Angry Birds make sounds from the game when squeezed, and are an officially licensed product. 5/24/2011 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wavey Spotted Eagle Ray by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

11"x19"(28,48cm) this unique, ultra soft black and brown spotted eagle ray is realistic and playful. 5/18/2011 (Price: $9.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Suddy Uglydoll by PRETTY UGLY LLC

Suddy is a very busy girl with a lot going on. She’s got no time for slow pokes and doesn’t want to wait around for laggards. If you want to keep up with her, you’ll have to live life in the fast lane. That means waking up in the morning and going to bed having lived your life to the fullest! But what does that mean? It means she loves you and also candy. Uglydoll Suddy is approx. 12" tall.
— Dean Smith, Co-owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J. told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that as far as action figures go, "We don't sell a lot of those." Plush Uglydolls are as close as they come, and JaZams sells 15-18 each month.
— Powell Phillips, owner of Phillip's Toy Mart in Nashville, Tenn., and Kim Emigh, manager of e-commerce at Growing Tree Toys in State College, Pa., both told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey that Ugly Dolls were their best-selling tween item, though they both said that tweens are not a big presence in their store. 5/17/2011 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Laugh & Learn Learning Puppy by FISHER-PRICE INC.

The Laugh & Learn Learning Puppy from Fisher-Price invites baby to learn through singing and playing; encourages baby to express love and friendship, enhancing a sense of security;
introduces baby to the alphabet, colors and counting; and helps baby understand the connections between words and actions. The puppy teaches parts of the body, ABCs/123s, colors, and features ten sing-along songs.
— As of 05/12/2011 this product had 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 526 reviews on Amazon.com. Cons: Too sensitive- slight motion can cause it to switch modes too easily; voice is annoying for parents; parents complained that it turned on by itself at night. 5/12/2011 (Price: $24.99)

Kbeu Mom with Baby and Food Bag by SILLYCREATURES.COM

Kbeau Mom has a baby in her womb who is ready to come out and play. Kids must find Kbeu Baby and help her be born. After, they need to cut her umbilical cord. Kbeu Mom can be fed colorful stones from the Silly Creature food bag. After a meal, kids can push the food through her stomach and guts, all the way to the rear end. Kids can help Kbeu Baby nurse from Kbeu Mom's teat. Kbeu Baby can also eat stones. 5/11/2011 (Price: $25.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dave Darinko Uglydoll - red by PRETTY UGLY LLC

Dave Darinko is a natural born leader. He’s the one you want on your side when you’re about to face the music. And when you do face the music, he’s the guy who knows where the volume knob is. Does that make sense? Anyway, Dave gives you the thumbs up. He knows that you know he knows you know. Uglydoll Dave Darinko is approximately 12" tall.
— Two out of 15 retailers surveyed in late Spring 2011 said that Uglydolls were their best-selling plush. 5/6/2011 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groody Uglydoll by PRETTY UGLY LLC

Groody is a pretty relaxed, easy going, energetic, stressed out, moody broody mess. AAAAHHHH! Did I just close that door? It was a ghost! Did I close the garage door? Did I send that e-mail to the wrong person!!!??? You get the picture…which is exactly why Groody has chosen you to be his pal. If you are willing to help him on his quest for inner peace he will help you on your quest for whatever dealio you got going. Uglydoll Groody is approximately 12" tall. 5/6/2011 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Original Tickle Me Elmo by FISHER-PRICE INC.

Tickle him once and he'll giggle. Tickle him twice and he'll laugh. Tickle him three times and watch him convulse with laughter! This classic toy started a phenomenon when it was first released and still brings smiles to little ones today. When Elmo's tummy is squeezed, he'll let kids know, "That tickles!" as he breaks out in laughter. 5/5/2011 (Price: $29.99)

Pawparazzi Pet - Ditto by NOODLE HEAD INC.

Ditto is a soccer star. He comes in a window box that transforms into a play set for him and his Pet friends. Launch date: Summer 2011. ( Watch Video) 4/29/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

8" Praying Bears by FIESTA

8" Praying Lambs recite "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep". Pretty pink and baby blue ribbons and embroidered "Bless Me". 4/28/2011 (Price: $11.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

8.5" Tarantula by FIESTA

Fun Tarantula is furry version of the real thing. Realistic colors. 4/28/2011 (Price: $7.5) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Opossum by FIESTA

Fiesta offers a wide selection of North American animals like the raccoon, porcupine, armadillo, beaver, chipmunk, groundhog, squirrels,skunk, moose, wolf, red fox, and opossum. Most include an educational hang tag with information about the animal's life and habitat. (A50905 10" Opossum shown) 4/28/2011 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Novelty Plush by FIESTA

16' Farting Monkey with sound. Velcro paws for toting. Bashful expression. 4/28/2011 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Promo Plush by FIESTA

16" - 30" Fiesta promotional plush in large sizes. Softness, value, and design. Choose from (28) styles in jungle, sea life, and Arctic animals. (A27556 Shark shown) 4/28/2011 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lazybeans by FIESTA

7.5" - 15" Lazybeans. Soft fur, sweet expressions, realistic wildlife, and jungle animals. Huggable bean-type body. Sitting and laydown position. (A23862 12" Husky shown) 4/28/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Swirls by FIESTA

13" - 24" Swirl plush pals. Soft fabric with colorful curlicues and swirl designs interwoven in the fabric. Luscious colors of bubblegum pink, sea green, blue, and peach. Available in jungle, farm, sea life, mermaids, horses, and puppies too. (A33298 19" Swirl Horse shown) 4/28/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Best Friends by FIESTA

8" Best Friends Fur-ever blends a child's favorite animal with the thing they love the most…their best friend. Soft, cuddly, and huggable.  Choose from (33) animals, jungle, polar bear, panda, farm, sea life, puppies, and kittens. (A26160 Panda shown) 4/28/2011 (Price: $16.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fiesta Couture by FIESTA

9" - 10" Fiesta Couture plush. Designer plush in chic, fun, and fashionable black and white patterns of houndstooth, paisley, and floral. (A34462 9" Fiesta Couture Horse shown) 4/28/2011 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hennatude by FIESTA

10" - 17" Hennatude - fabric print features loops and curlicues. Fun colors in pink, orange, blue, and green. Jungle animals, sea life, teddy bears, and horses.  (A32994 12" Sea Turtle shown) 4/28/2011 (Price: $11) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fiesta Tie-Dye Teddy Bear by FIESTA

8" - 18" Tie-Dye stuffed animals. Colorful tie-dye fabric, brilliant rainbow hues, unique patterns. Teddy Bear, monkey, snake, penguin, and dolphin. (A29239 Teddy Bear shown) 4/28/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gotta Love Me by FIESTA

12" Gotta Love Me are full of whimsy. Soft, cuddly, and big hearts and lots of love. Available in two assortments: Jungle and dog, cat, frog, and bear (shown). 4/28/2011 (Price: $12) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lazybeans Snow Leopard by FIESTA

10" Snow Leopard. Lazybeans stuffed animals are ultra soft fabric plush toys with “beans”. The success of the original Lazybeans series, prompted a new series of second generation 7.5”, 10”, and 12”.  Fiesta Lazybeans are cuddle-up cute for lots of snuggle time fun. Jungle animals, bears, husky dog. 4/28/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]