Plush The 8-inch DJ Box Plush Om Nom, from Round 5, has large headphones and real Cut the Rope soundtrack songs. Kids can put Om Nom anywhere and get their groove on. Also new from Round 5 is the 5-inch Pose-N-Play, which lets kids pose Om Nom’s face in a variety of wacky facial expressions, and the 6-inch Reversible Plush Om Nom, which comes in three styles that kids can turn inside-out.
Fans of Crusher, the character from the Skylanders Giants video game, will enjoy oversized, action-packed plush from Just Play. Slam Crusher’s hammer down to hear fun sound effects and phrases like “It’s Crush Hour!” and see his eyes light up, just like in the game. Power Slam Crusher is suitable for children ages 4 and up.
Mistletoe Pugster, new from Demdaco, sings and dances to “Mistletoe,” by Justin Bieber. At 9 inches tall, Mistletoe Pugster is ideal for kids and tweens. Demdaco also introduces Mellow Fellows Alligator, a floppy plush friend that is 13 inches long and features an intricate texture and a fresh color palette. Mellow Fellows are also available in Hippo, Elephant, and Monkey varieties.
8-inch DJ Box Plush Om Nom
Mistletoe Pugster
Cuddles, My Giggly Monkey, from Hasbro’s FurReal Friends line, is lifelike and engaging, for kids ages 4 and up. Cuddles has more than 100 responses from silly to sweet, and offers a range of interactive emotions. Cuddles responds to play patterns, such as feeding, diaper changing, cuddling, tickling, swinging, and rocking to sleep, and reacts in a new, surprising way each time. When she first awakens, Cuddles opens her eyes and makes sweet noises. She recognizes when the child is near, leaning in to snuggle. Feed her from her banana-shaped bottle and Cuddles makes slurping noises. After a snack, it’s playtime. Swing Cuddles and she responds with laughter and silly monkey sounds. Tickle her tummy to make her burst into a fit of giggles. At bedtime, Cuddles knows it’s time to sleep when she is rocked. She starts to snooze and slowly closes her eyes. Cuddles comes with a bottle, a pink bow, and a removable diaper.
34 • THE TOY BOOK
MARCH/APRIL 2013