What's hot at New York's annual toy fair? Well, Barbie of course, who goes Hollywood this year, but...
If Barbie isn't your daughter's cup of tea, she might appreciate Serpentina, who has a pierced lower lip, pet cobras named Ted and John Wayne, and a strong dislike for the smell of burning hair.
Serpentina is part of the Bleeding Edge collection of 12-inch Glam Goth Dolls, all dressed like trashy vampires, retailing for $24 each. Her friend Storm O. Misery offers this tip on meditation: "I sit in the middle of an electrical storm and channel my dead pets."
Meet Serpentina Maria Sangria from the Bleeding Edge line of Glam Goth Dolls. (Bleeding Edge)
I think Wednesday Addams would be fond of Serpentina - especially if she could add more piercings at will. Or, how about this little gem from Strugglez (I can see why they named their company that - they be struggling for a decent concept...)
Meet Puddles and Ca-Ca and Poo-P, three of the newest potty-training assistants. They're mascots from the Strugglez product line to help your kid graduate from diapers by transforming your toilet into a bunny, giraffe or puppy dog.
Each $20 potty pal comes with an animal head that fits over the toilet tank, complete with floppy ears, a smiling face, bushy tail. Puddles, Ca-Ca and Poo-P promise to be there when your little tyke hears nature call.
There are advantages to having teenagers. :)
