TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Plush Product Category

Super Plush by EVERGROW LTD.

The Emotes characters are designed to educate children about feelings. This huggable blue Super "The Confident" plush measures 10" tall. ( Watch Video) 8/11/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mixy Keychain by EVERGROW LTD.

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. ( Watch Video) 8/11/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Giraffe Plush by MELISSA & DOUG

This cuddly, huggable plush is designed to look realistic and can stand on its own. ( Watch Video) 8/10/2010 (Price: $99.99)

Learn to Dress Monkey by ALEX BRANDS

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. 8/10/2010 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Curtain Critters Set of 2 Garden Fantasy Ladybug Curtain Tieback Toys by CURTAIN CRITTERS INC.

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. ( Watch Video) 8/10/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Curtain Critters Set of 2 Garden Fantasy Pink Butterfly Curtain Tieback Toys by CURTAIN CRITTERS INC.

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. ( Watch Video) 8/10/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Curtain Critters Set of 2 Jungle Safari Chocolate Monkey Curtain Tieback Toys by CURTAIN CRITTERS INC.

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. ( Watch Video) 8/10/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Curtain Critters Set of 2 Jungle Safari Giraffe Curtain Tieback Toys by CURTAIN CRITTERS INC.

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. 8/10/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pawparazzi™ Salsa - Latina Singing Sensation Set by NOODLE HEAD INC.

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. ( Watch Video) 8/9/2010 (Price: $21.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pawparazzi™ Cooper - Legendary Surf Dude Set by NOODLE HEAD INC.

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. 8/9/2010 (Price: $21.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pawparazzi™ Karma - Inspirational Yoga Master Set by NOODLE HEAD INC.

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. 8/9/2010 (Price: $21.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pawparazzi™ Woofgang - Celebrity Chef Set by NOODLE HEAD INC.

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. ( Watch Video) 8/9/2010 (Price: $21.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WIPPY™ Uglydoll by PRETTY UGLY LLC

This oversize pink Wippy plush stands a whopping 24" and is designed to be ultra-huggable. 8/2/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Two Foot Ugly Mij Uglydoll by PRETTY UGLY LLC

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. 8/2/2010 (Price: $50.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ugly Doll - Little Ugly Uglycorn by PRETTY UGLY LLC

Uglycorns are a rare, fantastical breed. This plush stands 7" and features a horn and wings. 8/2/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

“Winter” Cheeky Charlie™ & Carmen™ by AURORA WORLD INC.

These 14.5" bean-filled monkey characters wear stylish, warm knit clothing and caps. Both feature the signature banana in tail and Velcro hands for easy hanging. 7/30/2010 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Holiday Fancy Pals™ by AURORA WORLD INC.

Each Fancy Pal is a purse and plush animal in one. The animals can be mixed and matched with different carriers. This assortment of Mini Fancy Pals includes two puppies and kittens in green, pink, purple or red carriers, each of which is embroidered with a holiday themed item such as candy cane or ribbon. 7/30/2010 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dreamy Eyes™ Holiday Assortment by AURORA WORLD INC.

This Dreamy Eyes series features a moose, mouse, monkey and puppy accented with festive Holiday garb. Each 5" plush plays three different Christmas carols when squeezed. 7/30/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Love to Cuddle Bear by AURORA WORLD INC.

This bean-filled brown bear is available in 12" and 18" sizes for $14.99 and $29.99 respectively. Love to Cuddle Bear sports a festive green knit cap, and matching mittens dangle from around his neck. 7/30/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Fleurabella by MANHATTAN TOY

This plush doll is ready for a garden party in her perfectly coordinated hair and outfit. Her jewel-toned hair is styled into a bun and echoes the bright hues of her flower-adorned dress.
— In a Summer 2011 survey, 2 out of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that Groovy Girls were their best-selling doll. Linda Laramy, owner of Crackerjacks Toys and Childrens Books in Easton, Md., told TDmonthly that she sells about 5 Groovy Girls each month.
— Five percent of 40 specialty retailers told TDmonthly in early summer 2010 that Groovy Girls dolls are a top seller for girls ages 4 to 12.
― In a May 2012 survey about dolls, 2 out of 11 retailers said that the Groovy Girls line was their best seller. 7/29/2010 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pencil Vase by CHINA TOYBIZ.CN

This plush rabbit is designed to store pencils and other school or office supplies. 7/28/2010 (Price: $2.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lamaze Morgan the Monkey Play and Grow by LEARNING CURVE

This plush toy is designed to keep babies entertained. It features clinking rings, a tummy squeaker, a hanging banana and a knotted tail for chewing. The Monkey design includes a soft velour body and multiple textures and crinkles, along with a portable clip for on-the-go play. 7/28/2010 (Price: $14.99)

Lamaze Logan the Lion Play and Grow by LEARNING CURVE

This plush toy is designed to keep babies entertained. It features clinking rings, a tummy squeaker and a knotted tail for chewing. The Lion design includes a soft velour body and multiple textures and crinkles, along with a portable clip for on-the-go play. 7/28/2010 (Price: $14.99)

Lamaze Freddie the Firefly Play and Grow by LEARNING CURVE

This plush toy is designed to keep babies entertained. It features clinking rings, a tethered ladybug teether and knotted antennae for chewing. The Firefly design includes a soft velour body and busy wings with multiple textures and crinkles, along with a peek-a-boo mirror and squeaker. 7/28/2010 (Price: $14.99)

My Pillow Pets Ladybug by CJ PRODUCTS

This 18" ladybug is made of soft red and black plush. Open the velcro closure to use the bug as a pillow, then close the velcro to create a soft pet.
— According to Cynthia Wyatt, president of Totally Thomas Toy Depot in San Diego, My Pillow Pets were on the store’s top-10 best-seller list in July 2010. “Soft and cuddly!” she told TDmonthly. “They are the perfect pal for naptime and nighttime. They sell well … when we can get them, that is!”
— As of 8.03.2010, this product had 3.5 out of 5 stars from 23 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 11 in the top 100 best-selling toys and games. PROS: Soft, cuddly and kids respond well to it. CONS: Some parents questioned whether it is actually washable.
— Want this? As of 05/06/2011, this product was available for purchase at Toys & Co. ( Watch Video) 7/27/2010 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]