The new interactive Sven will amaze everyone. This nine inch high fellow is cute to look at and sweet to hold. But he is much more than a simple little plush, although those are nice too. This Sven is interactive. Yep, he responds to commands.

There is a tiny button on his left shoulder. When that is pressed Sven grunts his sweet little grunt. Now he is ready to play and interact. Say, “Would you like some carrots?” and he stands on two legs and you can hear him chomping his favorite food – carrots.

Tell him, “Sven, sit” and he sits on his rear end. Tell him, “Sven, lay down” and he stretches out on the ground. Ask him to “come over here” and he moves forward. Ask him if he wants to play and he gets very excited, jumps on his hind legs, wiggles his front legs, and basically plays with you.

After a little while you will hear him sniff. This basically turns him off and if he is lying down or sitting at the time, he will return to standing on his four legs where he awaits another push of his button to start again. This way, if he is left “on” he automatically turns himself off so he can’t get into any trouble. He can always be turned off manually by pushing the button. One push he grunts and is “on” and another push he sniffs and is “off.”

Whether he is being used in his interactive mode or just sitting on a table or bed or being held by a loving child, this little guy is adorable. He is from the Disney Animators’ Collection and represents Sven when he was young. In the beginning of the film Frozen, Sven and Kristoff (and Anna and Elsa) were young and just starting out. This is the young Sven. But young or old-er Sven never fails to deliver an endearing expression.

This Interactive Sven makes a great gift for any youngster. He is so darn cute to look at, plus he is interactive.

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Disney’s The Good Dinosaur pairs a sweet little Apatosaurus dinosaur named Arlo with a little cave boy named Spot. There’s no doubt these characters will be beloved by both boys and girls.

The Medium Size Arlo Plush stands approximately 19 ½ inches high. His neck and front legs have wires inside to make this little fellow poseable and also keep his long neck up and his body straight when he is standing so he won’t fall over.
With all his features embroidered on the soft plush, there is nothing to break – or pull – off. He’s made of polyester and is very soft to the touch. The sculpturing on his “skin” looks like there are scales on his body however it’s just the pattern on the material so he is completely smooth, soft and huggable.

This fellow has a wide smile and somewhat crossed brown eyes. He definitely looks like a little kid’s best friend. This guy will cheer up anyone who is having a bad day.
The medium size is perfect for cuddling and as a bedtime partner, however if the medium size isn’t big enough there is also a large 23-inch Arlo (retailing for $39.95). Besides the plush toys, there are plenty other Arlo and Spot toys and action figures as well as a tree ornament, clothing and other items.

Check out the other products from The Good Dinosaur at the Disney Store and DisneyStore.com.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for 20 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books.

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WOW. The new Disney Animators’ Collection Box Set is an amazing product. Anyone who loves the Disney princesses (and Tinker Bell and Kristoff) and the animators’ collection dolls will love this set of 15 mini dolls.

The presentation alone is enough to put any little girl into Disney doll heaven. The front of the box as well as the inside panels are covered with drawings of the young Disney characters and closes with a magnet to keep everyone safe and secure. There is a handle on top to make it easy to transport for a play date, to grandma’s house, or simply from one room to another.

Open the box and all you will hear from girls young and old is “OMG” or “Oh My Gosh!” Fifteen mini dolls each have their own little cubbyhole: Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine, Aurora, Pocahontas, Ariel, Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Rapunzel, Tiana, Snow White, Tinker Bell, Merida, and Mulan. These 5” dolls can either be taken out to play with or remain untouched in this beautiful display box. If you are a “collector,” then you will most likely keep them as is. However the majority of us and parents of little girls will gladly disentangle the dolls for play. They can still return the their cubbyholes without the confinements of their attachments. The clear plastic covering maintains the dolls in their compartments.

The size of these individual dolls is perfect for little hands. Young imaginations will run wild with this set. Perhaps Kristoff will play with Belle or Pocahontas will become best friends with Mulan. There’s no end to the creativity young minds will have with the set.

The Animators’ Collection dolls have been beloved by Disney fans for years. The 16” dolls reflect the animators’ vision of the iconic characters as children. After the initial success of this doll line, Disney Consumer Products began releasing the dolls in mini-sets. Each mini play set comes with the 5” doll and tiny toys to accompany the character. The good part about this is that a child could play with one character with all of their accessories. The down side (although not a big downside) is that there is only one main doll in the play set. This brand new deluxe set includes all 15 dolls sans their little additions. This set is the most amazing doll set available.

This season the Disney Deluxe Mini Animators’ Collection Box is pretty much guaranteed to be the hit of the holiday, whether it is Chanukah or Christmas, or even a birthday. It is truly an item that will take your breath away, whether you are young or old.

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Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment business for 20 years. She also writes about technology and has been a travel writer for the past 12 years. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books.

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The Good Dinosaur is Disney’s Thanksgiving 2015 movie release. While Arlo is the dinosaur, his best friend is a little boy named Spot. The 9” plush Spot is definitely a cuddly little fellow that is going to be welcomed in any home.

The Spot plush is an inexpensive way to bring home the fun of this little guy and the movie that will undoubtedly win the hearts of kids and adults. The first thing anyone who sees the film and this sweet little plush will notice is his unkempt hair. The shaggy faux fur hair on this plush is extra soft. His facial features are embroidered so they won’t come off when pulled by little hands.

Spot wears an attached faux leaf loincloth over his bright green undies. His freckled face, wide grin, and emerald green eyes make him a beloved little boy.

This soft, cuddly little guy is most likely going to be sleeping with little kids this winter. He is downright adorable and puts a smile on anyone who sees him. Who could resist this angelic, fun-loving and innocent face? His smile is enough to warm anyone’s heart and make any kid feel better when he or she is having a bad day.

Check out the Spot plush and other The Good Dinosaur toys at the Disney Store and DisneyStore.com.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment business for 20 years. She also writes about products and technology and has been a travel writer for the past 12 years. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books.

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The cuddly toys Pee&Poo are made in a cotton plush and filled with polyester fiber. Naturally, they are CE-marked and are suitable for children of all ages. Pee&Poo are 6 and 5.5 inches respectively.
Pee&Poo marry equal parts of aesthetic and educational elements, and has thus become a success among children an adults alike. Pee&Poo works just as well as potty training inspiration, as a cuddly companion.
The Pee&Poo duo was designed by Emma Megitt in late 2004, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Sunny days are sweeping the clouds away and bringing Sesame Street® wood toys to you! Kids can take a ride through one of the most famous neighborhoods with the Sesame Street® Train Set.

Sesame Street® Train Set is made from quality, natural wood and includes:

 Four link train

 Figure-eight track plus bridge

 Two-sided house, two trees and one sign

 Abby, Elmo and Oscar characters

Sunny days are sweeping the clouds away and bringing Sesame Street® wood toys to you! Kids can roll around the room playing with their favorite characters with the Sesame Street® Blocks Train.

The Sesame Street® Blocks Train is made from quality, natural wood and includes:

• Three wooden train links connected by hook & eye

• Eight assorted printed blocks, plus Elmo the conductor

• Four rolling wheels on each train link

Named best dressed at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards, spokes-cat for Friskies Party Mix and releasing a live-action movie this Christmas, meet Grumpy Cat! She’s the internet’s grumpiest feline with millions of fans all over the world.

Bring Grumpy Cat home with the Grumpy Cat 5” Plush Assortment.

Features:

 Amazing quality 5” seated plush

 Comes wearing a hang tag collar featuring four of her favorite phrases

 Doesn’t like you, no matter how much you cuddle it

Named best dressed at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards, spokes-cat for Friskies Party Mix and releasing a live-action movie this Christmas, meet Grumpy Cat! She’s the internet’s grumpiest feline with millions of fans all over the world. Bring Grumpy Cat home with the Grumpy Cat 10” Plush Assortment.

Features:

• Amazing quality 10” seated plush

• Comes wearing a fashionable t-shirt in two different colors, featuring four of her favourite phrases

• Doesn’t like you no matter how much you cuddle it