TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Pretend Play Product Category

Grocery Cart / Basket by MELISSA & DOUG

With sturdy metal construction and pivoting front wheels, this kid-size shopping cart is easy to maneuver, fun to fill and built to last. Dimensions: 23.25" x 15" x 11.75" Assembled. 5/25/2012 (Price: $69.99)

123 Airport Shuttle Bus by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Get to the airport on time with the 1.2.3 Airport Shuttle Bus. Equipped with a luggage compartment, this shuttle can accommodate three passengers and one driver, all included. This set, with its colorful and rounded pieces, is perfect for toddlers who love toys on wheels. Recommended for ages 18 months and up.
— David Stelzer, owner of Shananigans in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly in an October 2014 survey that Playmobil 123 was one of his store's best-selling line of preschool toys. 5/25/2012 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sprouts Cure It! My Very Own Doctor Set by LEARNING RESOURCES INC.

Chunky tools made from durable, soft plastic are perfect for encouraging imaginative play. Includes stethoscope, syringe, bandage, ear scope and thermometer. All pieces store in a vinyl doctor’s bag measuring 6.75"W x 5"H.
Awards: 2012 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Gold Seal Award. 5/25/2012 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tableware Set by PLANTOYS

Two complete place settings for pretend meals. Includes 2 plates, 2 bowls, 2 cups, 2 sets of utensils. Made of sustainable PlanWood, a durable new material made from the sawdust leftover from rubberwood products. 5/25/2012 (Price: $24.00)

Playmobil Harbor - Harbor Cafe by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Stop by the Harbor Cafe for a little snack while strolling along the waterfront. Enjoy tasty treats and wonderful views from the dock. Includes Cafe building; Playmobil characters: Mother, Child, & Waiter; Table with umbrella & chairs; Beverages & food; Menu sign; and Birds & plant. 5/25/2012 (Price: $28.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playmobil Harbor - Kayaker by PLAYMOBIL INC.

This kayak really floats in the water. Accessory for the Playmobil Harbor play sets. 5/25/2012 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fraggle Rock Red by MANHATTAN TOY

Red has an exuberant and athletic nature. She also tends to be highly cynical and sometimes teases her friends. Like Gobo, Red likes to take the lead and they sometimes butt heads. Red has a yellowish orange complexion, orange hair, and wears a red sweater. 5/24/2012 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Katrina by MANHATTAN TOY

Katrina is always the most fashionable at the party. Her colorful dress has features one of her favorite colors, purple. Not only is her dress purple, so is her hair; purple highlights are cleverly mixed in with a brownish-red color. Her appearance is striking her trendy outfit and her ultra-sweet personality. Launch date: 2012.
— In a June 2013 survey, three out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Groovy Girls from Manhattan toy were their best-selling dolls.
— In a June 2014 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Groovy Girls are their best-selling doll. 5/24/2012 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Seanna by MANHATTAN TOY

Seanna is ready for a good ole time. Her blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes captures everyone's attention while her flowered top and baby blue skirt complete her ensemble. Have some summer-time fun with Seanna. Launch date: 2012. 5/24/2012 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Suki by MANHATTAN TOY

Suki loves to Dance! Her flirty dress and flowerific dress lets everyone know that she is ready to have some fun. Her dark black hair features super-cool pink highlights. Her colorful outfit matches her vibrant personality. 5/24/2012 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Gabrielle by MANHATTAN TOY

Groovy Girls Gabriella is quite the social butterfly. She is always looking for new friends to meet. Her satin eye-catching pink and purple satin gown match the pink highlights in her rich chocolate colored hair. Launch date: 2012.
— In a June 2014 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Groovy Girls are their best-selling doll. 5/24/2012 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Sage by MANHATTAN TOY

Green and blue are Sage's favorite colors to combine. From her vibrant green eyes to her green and blue dress, Sage's appearance is sure to impress. Her luscious brownish-red locks compliment her orange shoes and colorful appearance. Launch date: 2012. 5/24/2012 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Amelia by MANHATTAN TOY

Groovy Girls Amelia is a total flower girl. She loves every flower and loves to dress in colorful outfits that remind her of the flowers she loves. Her blue, orange and yellow dress is just the thing to bring out her flower-lovin' personality. Launch date: 2012. 5/24/2012 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Abbey Bominable Doll by MATTEL INC.

There is a new ghoul at Monster High, Abbey Bominable, who is making a scary good impression. Abbey Bominable is the daughter of the Yeti and an exchange student from up north. Abbey would be lost in the snow without her best friend and pet, Shiver, a sweet and loyal Woolly Mammoth. Abbey Bominable doll is fully articulated so she can be posed in many different ways and includes pet Woolly Mammoth Shiver, doll stand, brush, diary and accessory.
― As of 5/24/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 90 reviews on Amazon.com. 5/24/2012 (Price: $22.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monster High Rochelle Goyle Doll by MATTEL INC.

The Monster High student body continues to grrr-ow with four new ghouls enrolling this year. Like her fellow classmates, the Parisian-inspired Rochelle Goyle doll has a signature style with lots of scary cool details and an ancient monster heritage. Rochelle Goyle is the daughter of the infamous Gargoyles. Rochelle would also be lost without her best friend and sidekick, Roux, a lovable and loyal gargoyle griffin. Because she’s shy, she can sometimes seem like she has a chip on her shoulder, but she’s actually a loyal friend with a rock-solid fashion sense. She wears a black-and-white outfit with silvery accents and bold accessories and comes with her gargoyle griffin named, Roux, diary, doll stand, and brush. Launch date: 2012.
― As of 5/24/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews on Amazon.com. 5/24/2012 (Price: $22.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney-Pixar MagiClip Brave Merida Doll by MATTEL INC.

In the Disney/Pixar movie Brave, Merida is a gorgeous Scottish princess who must use her bravery and archery skills to undo a terrible curse. This small, collectible Merida doll is the perfect way for girls to recreate favorite movie moments and invent their own adventures. She sports her trademark fiery red hair and comes with two signature fashions from the film. Both outfits feature MagiClip™ for easy dress-up play. Launch date: 2012. 5/24/2012 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney-Pixar Brave Merida Doll by MATTEL INC.

In the exciting animated adventure Brave, Merida is a spirited Scottish princess who must use her bravery and archery skills to undo a terrible curse. This stunning Merida doll brings the character to vivid life with realistic detailing and a gorgeous, sparkling fashion inspired by the movie. 5/24/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Tangled Rapunzel Tower Treasures Doll and Favorite Things Playset by MATTEL INC.

Inspired by Disney’s animated feature film Tangled. Girls’ favorite long-haired maiden spends most of her life in a secret stone tower that she brightens with all of her favorite things. Now girls can share in the fun with a Rapunzel doll, authentic bedroom furniture inspired by the movie, an easel and palette with interchangeable artwork, and Rapunzel’s chameleon friend, Pascal. It’s everything girls need to play out their favorite tower scenes from the movie. Includes doll, Pascal, art and music accessories and furniture pieces.
― In a May 2012 survey about dolls, Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barstons Child's Play in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly that she sells 25 of this doll set each month. 5/24/2012 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Tangled Bend & Style Rapunzel Doll by MATTEL INC.

When you have long hair like Rapunzel, you can style it almost any way you want. Take this doll's special bendable hair extensions and create beautiful and practical do's for this daring princess. Bendable hair extensions make styling simple. Comes with crown and hairbrush. 5/24/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Tangled Favorite Moments Doll - Welcome Home by MATTEL INC.

Beautiful Rapunzel is the only Disney Princess that has beautiful golden hair that touches the ground. This doll assortment showcases the Rapunzel doll and her 12-inch-long hair. Includes 2 of the signature fashions from the Rapunzel movie.  Doll features packaging with a long tower shape to showcase Rapunzel doll's super-long hair.
― In a May 2012 survey about dolls, Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barstons Child's Play in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly that she sells 54 units of Mattel's Disney Princess Favorite Moments dolls each month. 5/24/2012 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Make - a - Mask by MUDPUPPY PRESS

Make a mask, not a mess. Have some Mudpuppy's Make-a-Masks on hand for a creative activity at any children's party or gathering. Just add some crayons, markers, or paint and let the fun begin. Each tablet has 20 tear-off paper masks ready to be colored in. 5 each of 4 designs. 20 paper masks in 4 designs. Pre-cut eyeholes. Pre-cut colored elastic for attaching masks included. Sold in shrinkwrapped 7" square (18 cm) books. Printed with nontoxic soy-based inks. Recommended for children age 4+. Launch date: May 2012. 5/21/2012 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scooter & Me Yoga Story DVD series by MOVE WITH ME ACTION ADVENTURES

Follow-along yoga story classes on DVD for ages 3 - 7 that enhance fitness, focus and coordination while also teaching self-regulation techniques called Adventure Skills. Launch date: November 2010.
Awards: 2010 Telly Award; 2011 Creative Child Magazine Exercise DVD of the Year; 2011 NAPPA Gold; 2011 Parents Choice; 2011 Mom's Choice 5/11/2012 (Price: $129.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mist Lily Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

This fairy dress comes complete with glittery wings which are attached. The top is made with blue velour spandex and it has an insert of pink glitter netting adorned with organza ruffle. The skirt showcases petals made with blue and pink glitter netting. The underlayer is made with blue and magenta tulle, and stiff fuchsia organza for volume. The underskirt is made with pink lining to prevent scratching. Launch date: May 2012. 5/11/2012 (Price: $33.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fairy Blossom Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

This is a charming fairy dress with glitter wings attached. The top is made with green velour spandex and two-tone green shimmery taffetta, and it's adorned with three burgundy silk flowers. Elasticized straps are embelished with organza capped sleeves.  The wings are made with two-tone green organza. The skirt has a rose lining and layers of magenta and lime green stiff tulle for volume. The petals on the skirt are made with magenta and two-tone green organza. Launch date: May 2012. 5/11/2012 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Twinkle Twinkle Fairy Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Gorgeous fairy dress with a full size stretchy velvet bodysuit. The skirt is made with layers of fuchsia and turquoise tulle, and it's trimmed with hot pink sequins. The top has elasticized straps embellished with sequins, and it's adorned with three silky magenta flowers. Launch date: June 2011. 5/11/2012 (Price: $43.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]