Thanks to the imagination and skill of two of Walt Disney Animation Studio’s most talented animators,  Mark Henn and Glen Keane, Disney Princess fans and doll collectors can now see a whole side to the beautiful princesses.

Cute versions of all the favourites – Ariel, Cinderella, Jasmine, Belle, Pocahontas, Mulan, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Tiana and Snow White  – are all available now from the Disney Store and show a clever resemblance to the famous characters that they become in later life. The little dolls each come with a special pet too and are priced around £20.

my little BABY born Boy Potty Training Time tells you when he needs to visit the potty after having a drink and will also come with nappies.

my first Baby Annabell will be refreshed for 2012 and will continue to offer an entry point into the Baby Annabell range, being suitable for ages one and up.

my first Baby Annabell will have a soft, huggable body and eyes that close as she falls asleep.

At the top of the range will be a selection of dolls, including The Best Dressed Bean Dolls, Bestest Bestest Friend Rag Dolls and Lola’s Favourite and Best Outfit Dolls.

There will also be arts and crafts toys, including a Paint Your Very Own Door Hanger and Lola Loves Painting Doll Set. Lola will also be getting playful with her Most Favourite Things Dominoes Set.

“It is a great privilege to be working with the Charlie and Lola brand,” said Rainbow Designs’ Anthony Temple, “and we are extremely excited to be launching the new ‘Lola loves…’ collection.

“The brand is fresh, fun and contemporary, and our new products offer variety, originality and the winning combination of traditional toys with modern day touches.”

We’ll be getting our first look at the new range at next week’s Toy Fair…

A little sister will appear, in the form of Lalaloopsy Littles, while fans of collectibles will be excited to learn about the new Lalaloopsy Micro characters, with 24 pocket money-friendly dolls coming in foil blind bags.

The Mini Lalaloopsy range will also welcome some new additions, as well as introducing a Sew Sweet House Playset and a remote-control car.

The Bratz dolls will have three new themes – Catz, Featherageous and Neon Runway – while the Moxie Girlz will see the introduction of Magic Swim Mermaid dolls, Glitterin’ Style dolls, Ballerina Star dolls and Sweet Style dolls.

As well as boosting their imagination, dressing dolls helps to improve your child’s fine motor skills and coordination, while any sort of role play is great for expanding a child’s understanding of the world around them.

Outfits include the two-piece doggy trouser set with hood (pictured), and prices range from around £10.95 to around £12.95. The outfits are designed to fit most major brands of dolls and come in three different sizes: 12–14, 14–16 and 16–18 inches.

Each outfit is supplied on a dolly-size coat hanger which will fit into most dolls’ wardrobes.

The icy winter fashions make the dolls look very cool this winter, as each one is impeccably dressed with the usual attention to detail and style.

Their outfits aren’t the only sparkling thing either – their platinum blonde hair is shiny and even their skin is glowing too.

Suitable for children aged six and over, the 25cm tall Platinum Shimmerz dolls are priced around £14.99 each and come with a glittery powder and puff, so that their human friend can add a bit of sparkle to their own skin too.

A special section of the website allows girls to unlock secret extra surprises.

As part of the new Moxie Girlz Horse Riding Club range, from MGA Entertainment, they’re dressed from head to toe in riding gear and look every inch the part in jodhpurs or little riding skirts, riding hats and boots.

Even in their horse riding gear, though, the girls still manage to look cool and modern. They can sit proudly as they ride out on the back of a stunning walking horse in the Doll and Horse assortment, priced around £29.99 and including special horsey sound-effects.

You can also buy the dolls separately for around £14.99 each, and the whole range is suitable for doll lovers aged three and over.

You can also set the scene for the place where the newly horse-mad Moxie Girlz will be spending many happy hours with a detailed Stable Playset, priced around £34.99. Everything is included to help the girls care for their horses, including grooming tools, stable-care tools and feeding props for the horse and doll (which are also included).

That’s exactly what has happend to Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Niall Horan, of boyband One Direction. The lads from England and Ireland originally auditioned as solo acts but were put together as a group, which went on to finish in third place.

Now with an army of screaming fans and a new single and album due to be released later this month, One Direction continue to go from strength to strength.

These Collector Dolls from Vivid look like the popular band members and are fully articulated. They are dressed in replica outfits as worn by the band at various times in their career to date.

Swooning girls can own a 12in. high version of their favourite band members for around £16.99 each.

My Friend Emily has been given such a makeover, and is looking more attractive than ever with her bright new colours and tactile new fabrics.

It’s easy to see why young children would want to be friends with Emily. Her sweet smile inspires children to cuddle up to her and use her in imaginative play, and when they do they will find their senses stimulated by her contrasting colours and patterns.

Babies from birth can enjoy all of Emily’s developmental features too, including a necklace that doubles as a rattle, clacking rings and satisfyingly crunchy and crinkly sections on her skirt. Soft-bodied Emily is priced around £9.99.

This ragdoll is 16in. tall and has big beautiful eyes and a sweet expression. All of her clothes are removable, and underneath you will find a big pink heart pocket on her chest, which can store a photograph, so your child can keep another familiar face close by all day.

The doll’s long flexible legs can be manipulated into lots of different positions, allowing her to sit unaided. Including her own sleeping bag for naptime, the doll is priced around £24.99.