Baby GUND Sleepy Seas Sound & Lights Whale
GUND introduces the Baby GUND Animated PeekA-Boo Bear, Bear an 11.5-inch teddy bear featuring a moveable mouth and arms that move up and down during play. At the push of a button, the bear recites one of six different phrases and hides behind the blanket before popping back out for an interactive game of peek-a-boo. The Baby GUND Sleepy Seas Sound & Lights Whale is a plush whale that helps sooth babies to sleep with relaxing sounds and soft, glowing lights. There is a music icon that releases 20 minutes of continuous soothing sounds when pressed. Parents or kids can press the spiral icon to shuffle through five options of calming whale sounds, soothing ocean, gentle bubbles, white noises with waves, and “Brahm’s Lullaby.” Circles of light glow from within the whale’s cheeks to create a soothing ambiance.
NSI INTERNATIONAL adds to its Fuzzy Wubble line with new characters. Fuzzy Wubbles are plush animals stuffed with Wubble Bubble Balls. They are available in 10 characters, including the newest additions: Spike the shark, Lola the German Shepherd, Squiddly the octopus, and Rocky the T. rex. Fuzzy Wubble Babies are mini Fuzzy Wubbles that kids can bounce, toss, catch, snuggle, and collect. These 4- to 4.5-inch minis are premiering with Twinkles the unicorn, Pal the puppy, Penny the piglet, and Cuddles the Kitten. They are recommended for kids ages 4 and up. Fuzzy Wubbles
YUME expands its DZNR series with a specialty line of chibis to celebrate Batman’s 80th anniversary. The DZNR Batman Series features five designs that will be available this August: Modern Age, based on the artwork of comic-book artist Jim Lee; Symbols, featuring the various transitions the Batman emblem has taken over the years; Logos, featuring all the different logos spanning Batman’s entire comic book history; Camo, created using subtle Batman designs and symbols; and the classic Dark Knight. A special, limited-edition Blackout Batman will also be released in September. Each design will be available in two sizes: 7 inches and 10 inches. The DZNR Batman Series is designed for kids ages 13 and up. DZNR Batman Series Logos
Shimmer Stars, from KD KIDS,, are plush animals that kids can decorate with the included Shimmerizer Wand. Designed for kids ages 4 and up, the Shimmerizer stores more than 200 shimmers in different shapes and colors. To use it, kids place a shimmer on the star, use the Shimmerizer to pick it up, and press the button to add shimmer to the plush animal’s fur or to their own hair. Shimmer Stars feature three wear-and-share fashion accessories so kids can match their plush pets. Shimmer Stars will be available this fall in unicorn, panda, cat, and dog versions. KD Kids expands its Rescue Runts line with Rescue Runts Babies, Babies, 4-inch plush pets that arrive in plastic crates. Kids ages 3 and up can pick out their fleas, brush their messy fur, and tie a ribbon collar to transform them into loved pets. The crate also features interlocking walls and can transform into a bed, a cubby, a carrier, or a house for the Rescue Runt Baby. There are more than 20 pets to collect, including cats, dogs, wild animals, and mythical creatures.
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Shimmer Stars