It’s time to dance, says Russ Berrie – 27/04/06

Pink Ballerina and Friends is the latest dance-style gift range from Russ BerrieUK. Toy supplier Russ Berrie has introduced a host of items with a dancing theme, including a new collection for young girls called A Time to Dance.

The collection covers a wide range of price points and items that are suitable for inflight sales.

“Previous dance-style gifts have proved very successful in travel retail and the company is confident that A Time to Dance will be equally popular,” said Russ Berrie.

Also new to travel retail is an a gift assortment called Pink Ballerina and Friends.

The collection centres on ballerina dolls – cute velour characters with yarn hair and satin and tulle accents. Each doll is dressed as a ballerina with matching tutu, ballet shoes and hair ribbon. Pink Ballerina and Friends comprises ballerina dolls on swings, backpack clips, hanging ornaments and a wide range of accessories and gifts including jewellery, photo frames, pencils, bags and backpacks.

Russ is also bringing back previous ballerina favourites including Mabellina, a velour mouse, Ariella bear and Dancing Darly hippo, offered in various gift formats.

Prices range from US$5 to US$25.

For details contact Julie Stoner at Russ Berrie on +44 2380 527527; fax: +44 2380 527528; e-mail: jstoner@russberrie.com

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