TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Plush Product Category

Elephant Bamboo Buddy by SPOTLIGHTBABY

Cute and cuddly stuff animals with therapeutic benefits. The unique twisted nubby’s for the hands and feet are great for tactile stimulation and a safe alternative to teethers. Elephant Buddy features large ears and trunk, characteristic of the typical elephant. Made of an Ultra soft blend of bamboo and organic cotton. 8/26/2009 (Price: $28.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mopley by GUND INC.

Mopley is a 12” curly white plush lamb with corduroy face and legs and zig-zag top stitching. ( Watch Video) 8/25/2009 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Saba the Snail by ZOOBIES

 Saba is not only an adorable snail, but also a comfy pillow and super-soft blanket all in one. Perfect for road excursions or just cuddling in bed. Suishy Saba also makes a perfect baby shower gift. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 8/25/2009 (Price: $34.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lilly the Ladybug by ZOOBIES

Bound to become a child's best friend, Lilly is not only an adorable ladybug, but also a comfy pillow and super-soft blanket all in one. She's perfect for road excursions or just cuddling in bed. Lilly also makes a a great baby shower gift. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 8/25/2009 (Price: $34.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

AniMagic™ Pet - Peanut My Playful Puppy by Comfy, Inc.

Peanut is part of a line of five AniMagic pets, which are soft, lap-size animals that move their heads, necks, ears and eyes, make whimpering sounds when petted, and each make their signature baby animal noise — bark or meow, for example. Peanut barks in appreciation when given his special bone, and even wags his tail. Launch date: July 2009. 8/21/2009 (Price: $49.99)

Mary Meyer Taggies Colours Soft Caterpillar by MARY MEYER CORP.

The Soft Caterpillar in the Taggies Colours from Mary Meyer collection features Taggies patented looped ribbon tags that babies can explore and rub. The caterpillar is soft and easy for little hands to grasp and hold. Launch date: February 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $24) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Zzzzoo Lion from the Fuzz that Wuzz Collection by MARY MEYER CORP.

Mary Meyer’s Fuzz that Wuzz collection is made from plastic bottles. The outer fabric and stuffing are high-quality polyester made from 100-percent recycled plastic bottles. There are six Mini Zzzzoo animals. Launch date: June 2009. ( Watch Video) 8/19/2009 (Price: $8) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Plush Monkeys from Colombia by ONE WORLD PROJECTS INC.

In the Colombian countryside, poverty and the displacement of peasants due to civil war has increased illegal wildlife poaching activities. One World Projects works with Fundación Ecologica Santa Fe in the 10,000-person community of Pintada, Colombia, to produce plush toys representing the monkey species that the organization hopes to reintroduce to the wild. Plush monkeys come in a variety of styles, including finger puppets and scarves, for kids of all ages. "Plush monkeys are all sustainably and fair-trade made and support two great causes. Located near the Pan American Highway, Pintada has become a rest stop for truck drivers, who have left behind a disproportionate number of children without fathers. Crafting these items also gives single moms a much-needed source of income, and gives their children hope for a better future," Sylva Dvorak, in marketing for One World Projects, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 10, 2006. 8/19/2009 (Price: $16.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gentle Giraffe On The Go by CLOUD B

Gentle Giraffe On The Go helps recreate sleep time routines by bringing familiar soothing sounds while away from home. Gentle Giraffe’s unique Serengeti sounds aim to take a child on a magical journey while effortlessly transforming unknown surroundings to a more familiar environment. It features four peaceful sounds, push-button sound selection with volume control, and two sleep-timer options, plus more, and may be used for all ages. Gentle Giraffe On The Go is part of the Cloud B Endangered Species Series, which helps bring awareness to animal friends who need our attention. A portion of every purchase goes to Conservation International. This product received a 2009 NAPPA Honors award, a 2009 iParenting Media Award for Outstanding Product in the Toy Category, a 2009 Creative Child Top Choice of the Year Award in the Travel-Soothing Sleep Aids for Kids Category, a 2009 Seal of Approval from the National Parenting Center, and a 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Product Award. Launch date: June 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $24)

Octopi Games - Grippa by FUNHUB CREATIVE LLC

While Octopi may look like just another plush toy, but stored in its head is a family dice game and a distinctive treasure. Grippa’s game is Sink or Swim, for two to four players. During a turn, players roll dice and try to score points to collect seashells. Whoever has the most shells at the end of the game wins. "Each Octopi has a unique look, personality, dice game and treasure that support the collectibility value of the item," Steve Hart, co-founder of FunHub Creative, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. 8/19/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Octopi Games - Dip by FUNHUB CREATIVE LLC

Each Octopi comes with an easy-to-learn dice game complete with a treasure (all stored in the Octopi head). Dip's game, Doubloon Dippidy, is a faced-paced game in which players try to win all the gold doubloons by being the last person with a doubloon. It is for two to 10 players. "Octopi Games deliver a social play experience along with the collectible value of a plush toy. It’s really the first collectible plush that promotes face-to-face social interaction," Steve Hart, co-founder of FunHub Creative, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. 8/19/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Norman PhartEphant™ - the Farting Elephant by FIERCE FUN TOYS LLC

The soft, squeezable, 10"-round Norman PhartEphant produces eight different fart sounds with each gentle squeeze of his tail. "Norman PhartEphant appeals to all ages, and brings silly to any situation. He has become a gift of choice in hospital gift shops and even hit the corporate world as a gift to give the person that has everything. Really, who doesn't want a farting elephant?" Angela Larson, in sales at Fierce Fun Toys, told TDmonthly. This product has received the following awards: Great Dad Recommended: Seal of Approval - 2009; The Toy Man: Seal of Approval - 2009; and The Toy Man: Editors Choice Award - 2009. Launch date: June 2009. ( Watch Video) 8/19/2009 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Orange Mini Quilti Dog by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

Decked out in designer fabrics treated with quilt stitching, this little dog makes for a colorful playmate or nice room decoration. It has beans in its body and legs, allowing it to easily stand up. The product is machine washable. ( Watch Video) 8/17/2009 (Price: $6.30) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Webkinz Jr.™ Blue Puppy by GANZ

This soft, plush puppy in bright pastels features embroidered eyes and comes with a secret code that opens up a virtual playground for young children. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 8/17/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Adorable Kinders Rag Dolls Dulce by GRANZA INC.

Adorable rag doll Dulce (D) dressed for bed in purple pajamas with pink hair ribbons, slippers and a teddy bear. Made in the USA, Adorable Kinders rag dolls are high quality 18” soft-dolls.  They were engineered for durability while eliminating the hard plastic parts that other dolls have.  They are an excellent bedtime companion for any child. Adorable Kinders are dress-up dolls with many colorful outfits to choose from.  Plus, the dolls and clothes are washable! Each doll comes with a code to register online at the Adorable Kinders e-School.  This is an interactive cartoon school where children play educational games that make learning fun (Preschool through 6th grade).  When all games for a grade level are successfully completed, the child graduates to the next grade. 8/14/2009 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Taggies™ Colours - Taggies Doll by MARY MEYER CORP.

This 10" doll features embroidered detail and looped ribbon tags. Launch date: July 2009. 8/10/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Fuzz that Wuzz Zzzzoo Animals - Penguin by MARY MEYER CORP.

This small, fuzzy penguin features an exterior of high-quality polyester fiber created from recycled plastic bottles. Launch date: Summer 2009. 8/10/2009 (Price: $8.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Fuzz that Wuzz Zzzzoo Animals - Owl by MARY MEYER CORP.

This small, fuzzy owl features an exterior of high-quality polyester fiber created from recycled plastic bottles. Launch date: Summer 2009. 8/10/2009 (Price: $8.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Turny Burny by PRETTY UGLY LLC

Turny Burny are best friends and big-time trouble makers. Although, they insist it's all just a misunderstanding and that the trouble making is all being done by their doppelgangers from an alternate dimension. Do you ever get déja vu? Well, Turny Burny insists that every time you feel déja vu, there's a dimensional portal opening us somewhere. See, so those missing cakes and pies went through a portal, and these guys had nothing to do with it. Are you ready to take sides? Both? Turny Burny is available in four sizes, with MSRP from $6.00 to $50.00. Launch date: July 2009. 8/6/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic 12" Uppy by PRETTY UGLY LLC

You'll never meet anyone more optimistic than Uppy. He's super positive — positive that the snack you have in your hand belongs to him, and that your bank account should be in his name. Uppy is sure of things — sure that you guys would make the perfect team, and that your team should make its way down to the bakery to order something really super delicious. You handle the money part and Uppy is sure he can do all the eating. "Uglydolls celebrate the individual and our imperfections. Beauty is skin deep, but Ugly is forever!" a representative of Pretty Ugly told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2008. 8/6/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Smooshies™ Plush Toys by CREATIVITY INC.

Designed to encourage open-ended, creative play, colorful Smooshies plush feature mix-and-match parts — arms, legs, facial features, horns and more — that can be connected using the product's hook-n-loop tabs. Smooshies have received the following awards: 2009 Top Toy of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine and 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Products Award. ( Watch Video) 8/5/2009

Woodours - Baby Bear With Teether by GEARED FOR IMAGINATION

This 9" tall beanbag Baby Bear can be toted in cars or strollers. He comes with an attached teething "cracker." Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 8/4/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Woodours - Musical Bear by GEARED FOR IMAGINATION

Pull the fish on Baby's fishing pole and a European lullaby plays as Baby Bear reels in his catch. Baby Bear sits just 7" high. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 8/4/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Woodours - Baby Activity Bear by GEARED FOR IMAGINATION

This 12" plush bear sports four pockets, each filled with an interactive toy: a squeaky fish, chirping bird, rattling squirrel and a teething "cracker." Each pocket is color-coded to its toy, to encourage children to learn teaching and matching. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 8/4/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Woodours - Papa and Baby Bear by GEARED FOR IMAGINATION

This Papa and Baby Bear duo are ready for a fishing excursion. They sport a removable fishing rod and flower, plus a wriggling fish in a tackle bag. Baby Bear can cling to Papa's legs, arms, head or woodlike tummy. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 8/3/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]