A few months ago I did a post about getting back to my roots with Hallmark's Rainbow Brite property and enjoying someone of new products they were releasing - specifically two very well crafted children's books. Then, last month, after over thirty years of waiting, they released an official Stormy doll. This month, the creative team at Hallmark has continued to dazzle fans with several new releases that, in addition to being perfectly timed with the Holidays, are sure to bring a smile to the face of any Rainbow Brite fan.
A few new books have hit the shelves including:
A Brite and Stormy Show
An itty bittys® storybook, written by Cat Hollyer and illustrated by John Sprengelmeyer, it's a cute little story, told in rhyme, about friendship and how we should celebrate the differences that make us unique. A carnival has come to Rainbow Land and how while everyone seems to adore all of Rainbow Brite's beautiful colors, Stormy feels left out because she doesn't think anyone enjoys her storms and thunder. But when Murky and Lurky show up to make a gloomy mess of things, Stormy is right there to save the day. It's the first in this style for the Rainbow series and even comes with a Stormy itty bitty (which is as cute as can be).
The Art of Rainbow Brite™ Coloring Book
What better way to celebrate Rainbow Brite then by coloring her world how you want it to be? with 45 easy-to-remove, perforated pages, the book contains several classic images as well as a few new ones from recent releases. Printed on high quality paper it's ideal for gel pens, colored pencils and fine-tip markers and even includes a protective page to pull out and place between coloring pages to protect from bleed through and pencil markings.
Adventure in Rainbow Land
As a child I would've loved this book as it's personalized, so it allows your child (or you) take a trip to Rainbow Land to help Rainbow and her friends fix the colors in Rainbow Land. The book allows you to choose the gender, eye color, skin tone, hair color and hairstyle of the character to fit your child (or you).
There are also several new toys / collectables including:
itty bitty® Starlite doll
To be honest, Id never even heard of these itty bitty until Hallmark started releasing Rainbow Brite characters. Now, I'm obsessed with them. They're cute and colorful and everything you'd expect / want in a Rainbow Brite toy. Going by the art in A Brite and Stormy Show the dolls for Canary Yellow, LaLa Orange, and even Murky and Lurky are going to be just as adorable.
Rainbow Brite™ Pouch
Designed to be a sort of carrying case of little trinkets and treasures, the zip-up pouch is Rainbow Brite's head in the style of an itty bitty. It's a quaint little thing, but very adorable and perfect for any little girl (or boy) to cary star-sprinkles in that they can use to bright your day.
There are also several new ornaments, including both the classic style, the itty bitty style, and a new one done in the popular POP style.
With as strange as bizarre as 2016 has been, it's nice to know that I can still, thirty years later, return to someone so pure and wonderful to bring me joy. With as successful as this year has been for Hallmark and the Rainbow Brite brand, I'm very much looking forward to seeing what 2017 has in store.