NEWS: SHIRT TALES ARE BACK!!!

Hallmark is continuing its incredible skill at taking my money by bringing back another beloved 80s line!

This time it's the cute, shirt-clad animals: the Shirt Tales.

I loved Shirt Tales when I was young, though I can't remember as much about it as, say, Get Along Gang. But these are still perfect for tweaking my nostalgia needs.

There are five plush characters offered right now: Tyg the Tiger, Rick the Raccoon, Pammy the Panda, Digger the Mole, and Bogey the Orangutan. These larger 14" plush run $24.95 each.

A bit pricey and I wish they were cheaper, because I want them all! But I'll end up with them all eventually regardless.

Each plush comes wearing a cute t-shirt with the character's name on the front and a message on the back.

Tyg's says "Let's do this."

Rick's says "To the rescue."

Pammy's says "Pretty. Smart."

Digger's says "Diggin' up fun!"

And Bogey's says "Goin' bananas."

Bogey was my childhood favorite and Digger is my adulthood favorite, so those will be the first ones I order. I'd love to get Pammy, too, but ugh, I can't afford $75!

I'm going to check my Hallmark tomorrow, but I doubt they'll be there. I'm still waiting on them to get Puppy Brite in.

Agh, Digger is the cutest!

The Hallmark Shirt Tales line also has a storybook ($9.95), a puzzle ($19.95) and a coloring book ($4.95). All a bit overpriced, in my opinion. I'll probably stand in my store and read the book whenever they get it in.

For the Itty Bitty collectors, there is also a $29.95 set of four. Same characters as the plush, but missing Bogey. Which is funny, because these originally had single Itty Bitty listings on the website and Bogey was one of those, while Digger was not.

I'm super excited for these old 80s characters to be brought back in such high quality plush! I can't wait to hold them!

PHOTO CREDITS: Hallmark.com.

SPOTLIGHT

Today's spotlight doll was an easy choice. Unlike last week, when I took my time because no one was jumping out at me, this week is a no brainer.

I just learned last night that Hallmark was releasing a Stormy doll and a plush Skydancer. I checked the website but nothing. I saw one seller on ebay with them and one person on the RB Facebook had a photo. So I called this morning and my store actually had them in stock! I never even dared hope we'd have them already. Sunriser was there, too, but I don't really need Tickled Pink's horse. It was kind of an odd choice to make the horse without an accompanying doll, but whatevs.

I'm so happy. Finally some official Stormy merchandise! I've only been waiting almost 31 years. Seriously, her first appearance was in the Star Stealer movie which came out 31 years ago on November 15th. She's been my favorite Rainbow Brite character ever since.

I've had the little custom doll since 2011 and she's a perfect fit for Skydancer.

The doll isn't a perfect ringer for cartoon Stormy, but dangit, she's still a Stormy and I'm still thrilled right now.

Stormy was $34.95 and Skydancer was $19.95. They are not up on Hallmark.com, but likely will be eventually. My store had 2 Stormys and 3 each of Skydancer and Sunriser, so if you want one, maybe call ahead and see if they're in stock.