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American Girl
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Julie Albright |
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Ivy Ling |  |
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dolls include one era outfit and book about the girl, her family, friends and life
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encourages imagination, caring for something, reading, learning about other times/places
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additional outfits, books and accessories are available
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each doll includes information on how to care for the doll
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books include information on life and times in the 1970's
Of course American Girl dolls are created and crafted with attention to detail, quality and design - Julie and Ivy are no exception! These dolls will thrill and delight any girl who receives them - as well as the girl who one day receives them all over again as a cherished heirloom from their mother, aunt or grandmother! Parents, talk with your daughter about the changes we realized in the 70's and how they impact our life, values and beliefs now. Tremendously well done, American Girl!
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Boyd's Bears
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Whiskers |  |
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soft, cuddly - perfect "friend" for any child
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jointed arms and legs
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Jim Shore designs on the paws, ears and tummy of each bear
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fur is silky, textured - perfect!
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encourages imagination and role playing
Boyd's is known for making quality stuffed animals as well as attention to details and Jim Shore is known for his use of color, shapes and design - the combination assures you of a unique, quality bear sure to be a loved friend for years, possibly even generations as these bears are of heirloom quality and certainly worth keeping to pass on to children and grandchildren! Tremendously well done, Boyd's and Jim Shore!
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Build A Bear Workshop
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Snowflake Fairy Winter Bear |
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incredibly soft, blue plush "fur" with fun "sparkles"
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perfect size to hug and love
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snowflake on nose - nice touch!
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dressed in Snowflake Fairy outfit - dress, wand, panties and wings
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extra touch with the glitter high heels
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encourages nurturing and imagination
I love this bear! Any girl who receives this bear will fall instantly in love with it! The softest plush and amazing outfit - the fairy dress is truly fit for a winter, snowflake fairy - complete with snowflakes on the dress and wings! This bear is sure to be a loved friend for years and years! Tremendously well done, Build A Bear!
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Fishin' Fun Playful Polar Bear |
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soft, snow-white plush fur - very huggable!
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dressed in the arctic fisherman outfit complete with a fishing pole and fish! - very fun!
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perfect size to hug and love for a boy or girl
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encourages nurturing and imagination
Whether you order on-line ready-to-go or treat a child to a trip to their local Build A Bear Workshop, any boy or girl will be completely delighted with this bear - or any stuffed friend they might choose! Along with encouraging nurturing and imagination, Build A Bear provides the unique opportunity for children to express their creativity if they go to a workshop and build their own bear or friend! What a tremendous way to build memories and connectedness with your child or grandchild! Tremendously well done, Build A Bear!
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Manhattan Toy
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Rarites - Grace Elephant |
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Rarites Tortoise |
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| Ages - 3+ |
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soft, huggable, realistic-type design
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encourages imaginative play
These plush "friends" are sure to capture the eye and heart of any child who receives them! Extremely well done, Manhattan Toy!
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Beamers Ages - 3+ |
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available in purple and green colors
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sound, light add to the fun
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batteries are replaceable
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encourages imaginative play
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my six-year old reviewer, Gabe, said he loved them because they made noise and had a cool light!
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great size for kids to play with and take along - consider for a stocking stuffer!
Extremely well done, Manhattan Toy! Boys, and girls, will love these plush "space ranger" Beamers! Great stocking stuffers!
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Cuddlewumps Dragon |
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soft, cuddly, pastels and textures combine for a great first stuffed friend
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encourages imaginative play
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Dinowonks Ages - 3+ |
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available as a Googliesaurus, Terriewacko, Snorfasaurus and Kookiesaurus - creative, imaginative, fun names to match the creative, imaginative and fun design of these plush dinos
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bright colors and textiles make for unique "friends"
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encourages imaginative play
I love these unique and fun plush toys! Clearly Manhattan Toy has extremely creative designers working on their toys! Kids will be delighted with these new friends! Tremendously well done, Manhattan Toy!
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Plunkies Jumbo Pony Ages 3+ |
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soft, plush, excellent colors
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encourages imaginative play
Incredibly large, definitely "jumbo" this is one plush, pony friend children will be completely thrilled to see under the tree with their name on it! Tremendously well done, Manhattan Toy!
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Play Along Toys
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Magic Airbrush Ages 3+ |
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includes a motorized airbrush, washable markers, stencils and stencil holder and Bear with a t-shirt
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encourages imagination, creativity and fun
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Doodle Bear allows you to wash, dry and start all over wherever your creativity and imagination take you! The airbrush is a fun, new feature! Extremely well done, Play Along Toys!
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The Play Along Ages 3+ |
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includes a soft, cuddly, posable doll, book - "Meet Olivia Reese", club member card and colorful outfit
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doll has soft, yarn hari
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friendship fun set includes additional outfit, book, activity and pet
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encourages imaginative play, role-playing and fun
This is the perfect doll for years of fun, imagination and love! Tremendously well done Play Along Toys!
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Care Bears Sing-Along Friends Ages 3+ |
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bears sing/talk/dance with other sing-along friends
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bears sing three songs - children can sing along too
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encourages moving, singing, imaginative play
Care Bears have been loved by children for decades and these new members to the Care Bear family are sure to delight any child who receives them! Colorful, soft and fun, you can't go wrong with Care Bears! Extremely well done, Play Along Toys!
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Cabbage Patch Kids Lil' Sprouts Age 3+ |
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includes doll and accessories
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Cabbage Patch doll in miniature - approximately 5" tall
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each doll is named, has a birthday and silky hair to style
What's not to love?!!! Perfect, portable size, genuine Cabbage Patch Kid makes a great add on gift, stocking stuffer , exchange gift to give or receive! Tremendously well done, Play Along Toys!
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Folkmanis
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Galapagos Tortoise Puppet Age 3+ |
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20" long
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textured vinyl shell, fabric head, legs and tail - head "pulls" into shell
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includes facts of interest and a short story
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Earth Dragon Puppet Age 3+ |
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19" tall
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unique, textured plush fabric with silky wings
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extra "feature" - toe nails!
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includes facts of interest and a story
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Teddy Bear Puppet Age 3+ |
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19" tall
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silky, plush "fur"
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weighted paws
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soft, huggable "friend" to love
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includes facts and a rhyme
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Dutch Rabbit Puppet Age 3+ |
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10" tall
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soft, plush rabbit puppet
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realistic looking
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includes facts and a poem
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Fluffy Ram Puppet Age 3+ |
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12" tall
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realistic, soft, fluffy "wool"
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soft and huggable
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includes the "Derby Ram" poem
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mini Horse - 6" long | |
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plush fabric
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attention to details
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great stocking stuffer, exchange gift or add on gift
You can not go wrong with a gift of a plush puppet from Folkmanis! In this year with concerns about lead paint, give a gift that encourages imagination, creativity, interactive play and love! Any child who receives a Folkmanis puppet will love and treasure it for decades! The quality and attention to detail Folkmanis puts into each puppet them create assures it is a "friend" who will be treasured and passed on to following generations! Tremendously well done, Folkmanis!
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Mattel
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Barbie as the Island Princess - Princess Rosella Ages 3+ |
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nine sayings and three songs add to the fun
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includes hairbrush, clips and tiara
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flower microphone allows girls to sing along
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encourages imagination, creativity and singing
Unique twist on the old Barbie styling head - girls who love to "style" hair will enjoy this toy! Very nicely done, Mattel!
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Last Updated Nov. 1, 2007
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