Toy Fair Preview 2010: Dolls

By TDmonthly Staff
January 2010

Preview Toy Fair 2010 exhibitors in the dolls category:

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Kathe Kruse - Waldorf Dandelion Child by EUROPLAY CORP.

This Waldorf carries a large dandelion flower while her hair and outfit provide an earthly tone. Soft and warm, 15" Waldorf dolls are exactly the right size and type of doll friend for a kindergartener. Their sheep wool stuffed cloth bodies make them feel like no other doll. 8/26/2009

Cutie Cakes by MANHATTAN TOY

Cutie Cakes™ are designed to be completely sweet inside and out. These cupcakes don’t have traditional filling, but convert into sweet dolls. There are five in the collection: Pistachio Penny, Bubble Gum Bitsy, Chocolate Chip Charlie, Lemon Drop LuLu and Jelly Bean Bella. Launch date: 2010. 12/16/2009 (MSRP: $18.00; Age: 3 and Up)

Adorable Kinders Rag Dolls by GRANZA INC.

Adorable Kinders Rag Dolls by GRANZA INC. These 18" soft-cloth rag dolls are American made and come with admission to an Internet cartoon eSchool where kids learn as they play fun educational games (grades Pre-K through 6th). The dolls and their clothes are washable, and there are 26 different characters and multiple outfits. The dolls are "made in [the] USA and not sold in mass-market retail stores," Greg Goodenbury, VP of GRANZA, Inc., told TDmonthly. Adorable Kinders have received the following awards: NAPPA 2009 Children’s Products Gold Award; Dr. Toy's 2009 100 Best Children’s Products Award; Dr. Toy's 2009 10 Best Toys Award; Toy Man Seal of Approval; Toy Man Award of Excellence; Toy Man Eco-Recognition Award; and Toy Man eChoice Award. Launch date: 2009. 11/5/2009 (MSRP: $59.99; Age: 2 and Up)

Mi Yim - Good Earth Fairy by GREENPOINT BRANDS

Mi Yim - Good Earth Fairy by GREENPOINT BRANDS This soft doll is made of organic fabric and colored with vegetable dyes. Launch date: Fall 2009.
— The My Natural Good Earth Fairy is eco-friendly inside and out; she is stuffed with organic cotton, wears a leafy skirt made from linen, and features rosy cheeks created with plants and minerals. Young girls love the Good Earth Fairy, and many of them were almost equally excited by the sturdy reusable cardboard gift box the fairy comes packaged in, turning it into a home for their fairy or a place to keep valuables. Reviewers found the doll well constructed and strong enough to survive their attempts to rip out its hair (all in the name of science, of course). Jodi Grundig from Mom’s Favorite Stuff felt assured by the doll, knowing its natural materials would not aggravate her children’s allergies. With a cute design, high durability, and environment conscious materials, the Mi Yim Good Earth Fairy is a winner with parents and kids alike.
— "Excited to add this product to the other MiYim items we carry. Quality and packaging are top-notch," Marlene England of Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010. ( Watch Video) 10/21/2009

Paper Dolls by GRANZA INC.

Paper Dolls by GRANZA INC. These little paper dolls are based on the Granza Adorable Kinders rag dolls. The dolls come on perforated cards for easy punching out. A variety of clothing is available separately. Kids can develop their fine-motor skills by cutting out the little outfits. ( Watch Video) 10/20/2009 (Age: 4 and Up)

Baby GoGo by LITTLE SIB, INC.

Baby GoGo by LITTLE SIB, INC. Baby GoGo is a modern, 13" baby doll that's like most children today — bright and on the go. Baby GoGo is appropriate for both boys and girls. The doll comes with a storybook and a blanket. Other accessories are available separately. Launch date: January 2010. ( Watch Video) 9/9/2009 (Age: 2 to 6)

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 (MSRP: $20.00; Age: All Ages)

Sushiami™ The Brooke Doll by SUSHI STYLE INC.

Sushiami™ The Brooke Doll by SUSHI STYLE INC. This 16" doll with bright eyes and pigtails has poly filling and a plush exterior. 12/2/2009 (MSRP: $29.95; Age: 3 and Up)