Disney Announces The Princess and the Frog Toys
Written on Feb 17, 2009 by Brian and filed under Disney, News
This fall Disney will debut its first theatrical release in 10 years, “The Princess and the Frog.” They will also be releasing around the same time a Blu-ray release of ” Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” To support these films Disney unveiled a complete line of merchandise at the Toy Fair yesterday. Though the product releases are heavy of dolls and dress-up, we’ve highlighted the more tech-oriented toys in the group.
Incidentally, we had the opportunity to watch never before seen clips of the movie, some parts finished, others still line art, and it was very impressive. As a father of a son I can’t say that we watch a lot of princess movies, but I have however seen all of the Disney princess movies. Audiences will appreciate the classic princess themes, but there’s a good deal of fun to be had as well, especially with the frog character who’s simply hilarious. There are several other sidekicks in the movie that add fun elements on top of the love story.
Disney Princess Favorite Moments Castle
Disney Princess Favorite Moments Castle is a magical place where Disney Princesses can live and play together! The magical castle has beautiful sparkly details with lots of iconic Disney details, and comes with a Favorite Moments Cinderella doll. There is an elevator that can take the princess to any of the three levels of play. With the girl-activated switch, Cinderella can get into the bubble bath to prepare for a ball. When she is placed in the glittery turret, girls can make her dance with the turn of a knob, and activate a “magical fireworks” display! After a night of dancing, girls can make Cinderella get into bed with the help of a switch. For use with 4” dolls.
Suggested retail price: $64.99 Age: 3+ Planned Availability: September 2009
Disney Princess Musical Vanity
Let there be magical music for every Royal Highness with the interactive Disney Princess Musical Vanity! The Disney Princess Musical Vanity converts into a keyboard by lifting up the cover of the keys and plays 4 magically musical instruments (piano, guitar, violin and kalimba), and 4 royal rhythms (pop, waltz, 16 beat and rock), along with high hat, big drum and cymbal sounds. Featured Disney Princess songs include Be Our Guest, Beauty and the Beast, Under the Sea, Bibbidi, Bobbidi Boo, Whole New World, and Part of Your World. Magical beauty accessories are also part of the fun and serve as musical instruments too! They include a lipstick/whistle, nail polish/bell, mirror/tambourine, brush/play microphone, eye shadow compact/harmonica and perfume bottle/maraca, and can be used in either play mode. Girls can record and play back the music they compose as hearts above the mirror twinkle in sync to the music, and their favorite Disney Princess characters magically appear when the vanity is turned. Ages 3+, Suggested Retail Price $89.99, Available this fall.
Disney Princess Castle Karaoke
Be a royal star with the Disney Princess Castle Karaoke for loads of fun for royal starlets to sing along to their favorite Disney Princess songs. Featuring Under the Sea, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, and Be Our Guest along with 6 all-time favorite melodies. The precious gem in the center of the Disney Princess Castle Karaoke lights up and twinkles in sync to the music. Also included is a real working microphone. Ages 3+, Suggested Retail Price $26.99, Available this fall.
Disney Princess Music Player
Hearing and Believing! The Disney Princess Music Player includes the Disney Princess songs Under the Sea, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, and Be Our Guest along with 17 all-time favorite melodies, and features real working headphones. Ages 3+, Suggested Retail Price $19.99, Available this fall.
The Princess and the Frog Movie
In fall 2009 Walt Disney Animation Studios will debut its first theatrical release in 10 years, “The Princess and the Frog.” This new classic fairy tale includes a timely twist, set in the city of New Orleans, featuring the city’s magic and music. The musical introduces Disney’s newest princess, Tiana, and marks Disney’s return to the warmth and grandeur of hand drawn 2D animation with the film teams of Ron Clements and John Musker, creators of “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin,” along with Oscar winning composer Randy Newman.
From the heart of Louisiana’s mystical bayous and the banks of the mighty Mississippi comes an unforgettable tale of love, enchantment and discovery with a beautiful new heroine, Princess Tiana, a handsome prince, a trumpet playing alligator, a love sick Cajun firefly, and a host of other charming characters at every turn. Girls will be able to relive all the excitement and splendor of the movie with Mattel’s complete collection of dolls and accessories depicting the beautiful fashions, fun characters and the movie’s magical moments of transformation.
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