WHAT’S NEW DOLLS Fresh new ranges for 2015. POWELL CRAFT
JOHN ADAMS LEISURE
The rag doll range from Powell Craft was first launched over 15 years ago. They now have nearly 50 different character dollies including traditionally dressed, a beautiful ballerina, a swashbuckling pirate and the new fireman. The dolls are 100% cotton, appeal to boys and girls and make great friends for imaginary play. 01273 622023 www.powellcraft.com
As Tiny Tears celebrates its 50th Anniversary, John Adams Leisure is looking forward to a golden year. First launched in the UK in 1960s, Tiny Tears has been loved by little girls for generations. For 2015 there is a limited edition Tiny Tears doll, with commemorative certificate. 01480 414361 www.johnadams.co.uk
MANHATTAN TOY
FAMOSA TOYS Key lines from the company for 2015 will include Nenuco bubble bath - a 42cm soft body doll that can be fully immersed in water where she can blow bubbles and comes with her own dolphin float which squirts water for bathtime fun! Nenuco bubble bath recently made the ‘Must Have 2015 Toys’ list, released by leading parenting website Parentdish. The range will also be supported by a strong TV campaign for Spring across terrestrial and satellite channels. 07961542363 www.famosa.es
Finch, Leaf and Sofia, the three new S.C.O.U.T dolls, who are Smart, Curious, Open, Unafraid and True are introduced by Manhattan Toy. The stylish dolls and accessories are destined to become cherished companions. These modern day scouts travel confidently through life with a spirit of independence, curiosity and joie de vivre! 0208 944 3160 www.manhattantoy.com
VTECH Little Love Baby Talk was the first venture for VTech in the doll category in 2014. This year they are set to expand the range further with the launch of Little Love Baby Peeka-Boo in Spring / Summer (two-plus years) and Little Love Learn to Walk in autumn / winter (two-plus years). 01235 555545 www.vtech.co.uk
ZAPF For autumn 2015, Baby Annabell has a new range of engaging accessories including a 2-in-1 wardrobe, the Rocking Sheep Bed and the Baby Annabell Walking Lamb. There is a brand new wonderland inspired range of accessories for BABY born. Zapf has also introduced the new Mini Chou Chou birdies range. 0845 0533 333 www.zapf-creation.co.uk
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