Wishing Pals, from DEMDACO, are plush friends that offer inspiring message patches to invite kids to explore aspirational character traits. The collection includes messages such as, “Let’s Be Brave,” “Let’s Have Fun,” and “Let’s Be Kind.” Each 16-inch plush has a mixmatched, textured, and eclectic plush construction, including a unique puckered belly, a slightly tilted head, and finished patches.
Kids can show off their personalities with Fur Fuzzle Crossbodies and Fur Fuzzle Clip-ons, from DOUGLAS CO. Each furry bag is 7 inches in size and has a rounded edge and square shape that has been fully corded. These over-theshoulder bags have a linked chain and faux leather strap for carrying, or kids can clip them wherever they’d like.
KD GROUP’s KD Kids brand will launch the Rescue Runts line, which features a 7-inch plush puppy, kitten, unicorn, and dragon that have matted fur, dirty paws, injuries, and fleas. Kids can care for and nurture their Rescue Runts with the included comb, flea tweezers, and towel. Little pet owners can remove the bandages and perk up their pets’ ears to complete the transformation from stray pet to one that has a loving home. Kids can write their name on the collar to make the adoption official. Designed for kids ages 3 and up, the plush pets’ messy fur, downturned ears, dirty paws, and bandages can be restored for repeated animal rescue play.
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This fall, JUST PLAY will launch the Disney Junior Hot Diggity Dance and Play Mickey. Based on the popular Disney Junior series, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, this interactive feature plush is dressed in a light-up T-shirt, dances to “The Hot Dog Song,” and play What’s That Sound?! and Freeze Dance.