PillowPets Has Comfort for Every Body
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illow Pets, a company that specializes in friendly dual-function pet plush, will introduce BodyPillars next year. These 30-inch, character-inspired body pillows contour to kids’ unique bodies, making them the perfect cuddle buddies for kids ages 3 and up. With their caterpillarlike, segmented bodies, BodyPillars provide the ultimate level of comfort, making activities such as watching TV, studying, reading, and sleeping more fun. Kids can choose from eight huggable styles, including Purple Cow, Black and White Cow, Green Puppy, Pink Pig, Teal Elephant, Flower Power Cat, Panda, and Moose.
Pressman Toy Corp. Makes a Splash
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ressman Toy Corp. will launch an updated version of Lucky Ducks, which has sold more than 5.5 million units over the last 20 years. Pressman will also expand its lineup to include a game based on Moose Toys’ new Shopkins brand. In Shopkins Spree, players race to collect one of each of the Shopkins characters and get them to the cash register finish line. A family favorite for more than 47 years, Tri-Ominos has sold nearly 17 million units worldwide. This year, Pressman will promote the Deluxe Edition of this classic game in a triangular box through TV campaigns.
Melissa & Doug Offers Dress-Up and Plush Melissa & Doug’s latest line of dress-up products for kids ages 3 to 6 includes the Pediatric Nurse Role Play Set. It features nurse’s scrubs, a plush baby with fastening diaper, a syringe, a thermometer, a stethoscope, an ear scope, and reusable name tags. The Pilot Role Play Set includes a uniform jacket with an attached shirtfront, a hat, a detachable tie and wings, a reusable flight checklist, and a steering yoke. The Magician Play Set has a cape with a bow tie, a vest with a secret pocket, a top hat with a hidden compartment, a wand, and more. The company’s new line of giant, lifelike plush for kids ages 3 and up includes Black Bear & Cub, a bear pair including a nearly 3-foot-tall mama bear with soft fur. There is also a boa constrictor measuring more than 14 feet long, with realistic markings and a soft plush exterior. Both are made of durable materials and are surface-washable. The Snacks & Sweets Food Cart is a rolling, reversible snack cart that offers a choice of menus for kids ages 3 and up. With the hot dogs menu and awning on display, kids can reach inside the slide-top food compartment to serve up hot dogs, soft pretzels, and more. By flipping the awning to sweets, the menu changes to cones, scoops, and ice pops. The sturdy wooden cart comes with more than 40 play pieces.
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