Princess Tiana Costume SOLD OUT

The Princess Tiana costume from Disney's forthcoming The Princess and the Frog movie promises to be the hottest costume for Halloween this year. However, the better costume by Disguise (not to be confused with the cheap knock-off selling for $10 - $15) is sold out at the manufacturer and at DollsLikeMe.com. So, if you see it and you want it, better grab it quick. You will probably be able to find it at better costume stores in your community.

BTW, the costume is also a great idea for Princess Tiana birthday parties. Imagine your little princess all done up on her special day!!!

We'll have more soon. Most likely not in time for Halloween, though.

In other The Princess and the Frog news, we'll start shipping our Deluxe Party Packs on October 7. The shipping department is already overbooked for October 7 -8 - 9. So new orders for the Deluxe Party Pack won't ship until at least October 10. The $10 Instant Rebate for pre-orders of the Deluxe Party Packs ends September 30. So hurry. On October 1, the price goes back up to $94.95.

I'm Back! Muslim Doll, Amirah, Back by Popular Demand

Back by popular demand and just in time to celebrate Ramadan and forthcoming Eid al-Fitr is our Amirah Doll and Accessories set. This modestly dressed doll, who wears a traditional “hijab” (headpiece), is the latest in the Dolls Like Me family of products featuring children of color.

DLM president, Denise Gary Robinson has spent the last five years providing self-esteem-building, relevant toys that feature or include children of different colors and cultures. We're excited that our doll family now includes a package for Muslim girls.

The Amirah Doll and Accessories include an 18” Springfield doll (with rooted hair) who arrives in a travel case. Amirah is dressed in a hijab custom created for Dolls Like Me by Hijabi, floor-length denim skirt, long-sleeve white top, underpants, socks and dress shoes. Her accessories include a bathrobe and slipper set; a doll hair brush; pajamas; an additional top, panty and sock set; and an Eid gift card. Amirah can also wear clothing designed for American Girl™ and other 18” dress-up dolls sold at Dolls Like Me.

Amirah, who is available in four skin tones: tan, medium brown, dark brown and white, promises to provide hours of wholesome, classic fun for girls ages 3 - 10. The Amirah and Accessories package is currently on sale for $79.95 (Reg. $84.95), while supplies last. Dolls Like Me is also introducing children's Eid al-Fitr cards this year. The cards, available in the three styles below, are $1.59 each.

Special Note: Dolls Like Me would like to extend best wishes for a happy, peaceful Ramadan to our entire family of Muslim friends and customers... Ramadan Mubarak.

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Wow! New Multicultural OrigiNolls Promise to add Style and Grace to any Space

The manufacturer brought these fresh, funky cuties to our attention and we could not wait to tell you about them. Today we’re introducing OrigiNolls™ -- a unique global village of multi-ethnic, fashion theme resin dolls. The series of twelve 8-inch collection dolls are beautifully handcrafted, combining culture and fashion. Their solid, quality construction and fresh, funky wardrobes are a reflection of today's realities.

Available online, exclusively at Dollslikeme.com, these cute character dolls are composed of phthalate-free solid resin, with a look and style that every young woman (as well as the young at heart) can relate to.

Lynette Opoku, designer and brainchild behind OrigiNolls says, “Clearly there is not one kind of girl in the world, the OrigiNolls reflect just that.” OrigiNolls are sure to be one of the hottest collectible trends this fall, with an educational element and Website that helps build self-esteem by teaching young women to appreciate themselves and others, while encouraging them to dream, grow, aspire and imagine beyond their dreams. Lena and Miika are our favorites. You'll have to check them out online to decide which ones are your favorites.

These cute collection figures are priced for every collector and budget -- $14.95 each or $159 for a complete set of 12. All twelve OrigiNolls are available for pre-order at DollsLikeMe.com and will start shipping October 1, 2009.

Shown from left to right are Miika from the Caribbean, Gianna from South America and Lena from India. The collection also includes nine additional dolls representing other major regions of the world, including Japan, China, America, Spain, Africa and Europe. For more information or to pre-order the OrigiNolls collection, visit dollslikeme.com.

Win Spanish Bingo, Flashcards & "Spanish for Kids" Language Set

Subscribe to the Dolls Like Me Insider News for a chance to win one of three Spanish language sets valued at $33.95 each. Each giveaway set includes eeBoo’s award-winning Spanish Bingo and Flashcards along with Gallopade’s Spanish for Kids. Parents looking to introduce Spanish to children at home or who are looking for fun, meaningful ways to support in-school Spanish instruction, need look no further than the bilingual products at Dolls Like Me. We understand how important edutainment activities are for today’s busy families and our Spanish language products are just the thing to help jumpstart your child’s language learning. Hurry, contest ends midnight EST, September 15, 2009.

Coming Soon to Party Near You... The Princess and the Frog Partyware Featuring Disney's First Black Princess, Tiana

We're hyped about Disney's upcoming movie. We think an African American princess is way overdue (BTW, so is a Latina one!). We're thrilled that little girls will be able to envision themselves as Princess Tiana this fall as they sample cake, cookies and petits fours served on THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG party ware. (Take a sneak peek at the new The Princess and the Frog line, featuring Princess Tiana HERE).

We've ordered the complete range of The Princess and the Frog party ware, including goody bags, party favors, invitations, plates, cups, napkins, candles, streamers, blowouts and much more - sold individually, or as a money-saving party pack. Super-affordable, the individual items range in price from $1.99 - $5.99. A pack of eight 9" party plates (shown) is $3.79. (Take a sneak peek HERE.)

Also coming to Dolls Like Me this fall are Princess Tiana dress-up costumes and a complete line of The Princess and the Frog books.

Why not try one of our complete party packs that have all of the party supplies you will need for your child's party and much more?

Our range of multicultural boys and girls party themed packages is growing rapidly, and includes Uzuri's TREY, PENNY & PEPPER and PRINCESS AMIRA along with Nickelodeon’s GO DIEGO, GO and the upcoming NI HAO KAI-LAN.

Dolls Like Me is an online specialty toy store featuring a full line of better multicultural toys, books, baby gifts and party supplies. Join our mailing list for new product announcements and private "Insider ONLY" sales here.

Earth-Friendly, Bamboo-filled Multicultural Bye Bye Baby Bunting Infant Dolls

Babies love to touch. They love to see, feel and taste – it helps them feel secure (although nothing beats mommy). These multicultural, earth-friendly, Bye Bye Baby Bunting infant dolls are warm, cuddly and safe. Made in the USA by Imogen’s Garden, these sweet babies are composed of 100% cotton chenille and wool felt, and stuffed with naturally antibacterial bamboo*. They have safety eyes and a hand embroidered smile -- the perfect playmate for your wee-est ones (we do still highly recommend adult supervision for play dates). Did we mention they are hand-washable? Each doll is handmade from start to finish by the artist, so slight variations will occur making your doll uniquely yours. Bye Bye Baby Bunting is available as a boy or a girl, and in Asian, Black or Latino skin tones. Cost: $18.50 at dollslikeme.com.

*The bamboo story begins with its naturally antibacterial property, which is retained by the ultra-soft finished fibers. As the fastest growing plant on earth with the ability to absorb 2/3 more carbon dioxide and release 2/3 more oxygen than any other plant, bamboo is the clear leader among plant species for positive environmental impact. Bamboo is processed into luxurious fiber using pollution-free methods with little waste. It is truly a green product that lives up to and beyond expectations.

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