Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Plush Large - Coming Soon - Manhattan Toy
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Plush Large - Coming Soon - Manhattan Toy
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Plush Large - Coming Soon - Manhattan Toy
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Plush Large - Coming Soon - Manhattan Toy
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Plush Large - Coming Soon - Manhattan Toy
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Plush Large - Coming Soon - Manhattan Toy
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Plush Large - Coming Soon - Manhattan Toy
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Plush Large - Coming Soon - Manhattan Toy
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Plush Large - Coming Soon - Manhattan Toy
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Plush Large
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Plush Large

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Plush Large

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Regular price$25.00
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Straight from the pages of the classic book and now a major motion picture - it's Lyle, Lyle Crocodile plush toy for all ages.  Having a super velvety plush version of this famous domesticated reptile in hand will undoubtedly increase the affection for Lyle, in kids and adults alike.  Even the crankiest neighbor might just crack a smile, seeing this alluring crocodile stuffed animal.  Lyle's infinite charm, courage and musical propensities may just transfer into amped-up imaginative playtime.  Who knows, maybe even kiddos won't mind doing a few extra chores with Lyle in the house.   The Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile™ Plush stuffed animal stands 12.5 inches tall, features lightly weighted, pellet-filled feet and tail to stand comfortably in place when not part of playtime action and has embroidered eyebrows, eyes and nostrils; spot clean only.

  • Age 0+
  • 10 x 8 x 12.5 inches high
  • Surface wash only
  • This product meets or exceeds EN71 and CPSIA safety regulations

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Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Plush Large

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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile X Manhattan Toy.
We partnered with Sony Pictures and Harper Collins Publishing to bring the timeless Lyle Lyle Crocodile storybook character to life as a lovable plush companion. Hear from Manhattan Toy's lead designer on the project, Cathy Dalebroux, for a behind-the-scenes look at transforming Bernard Waber's artful illustrations into a cuddly stuffed animal.
Cover of the best selling children's books Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.

“It was quite an honor to develop a vintage, classic story character into a plush design that could stand on his own or as a companion to the books.” - CD

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Child plays with small and large Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile plush.

"I chose a material that combines incredibly saturated color, a velvety soft feel, and a little stretch. I knew it would be perfect for Lyle." - CD

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Manhattan Toy Senior Designer Cathy Dalebroux sits in front of a computer screen.

“I hope our plush will help a new generation discover and fall in love with Lyle and his many stories!” - CD

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile book illustration.

Q&A

With Cathy

MT: How do you turn an illustration into a 3D stuffed animal?

CD: The first step begins with studying the illustrations and visualizing the character in 3D. Next I create a spec, which is a drawing and instructions regarding the materials, the size, details about the body shape, whether it should be soft or floppy, sit or stand, etc.  Specs equip our factory’s designers with everything they need to make the prototype. We have worked together for so many years we intuitively know and understand each other’s design styles. It’s like a Vulcan mind meld. 

 MT: What was the biggest challenge in creating Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile? 

 CD: Capturing his facial expression…which is friendly, sweet, and innocent.

 MT: Were there any questions you ran into while creating Lyle’s 3D design?

 CD: Funny enough, it was tricky to determine the number of “fingers” to give him. In studying the
various illustrations, his hands were depicted with anywhere from 3 – 5 digits. I landed on 4, which matched his toes.

MT: He’s so huggable, how did you decide on choosing the fabrics and materials? 

CD: It was important for Lyle to be squeezably soft! So, I chose a material that combines incredibly saturated color, a velvety soft feel, and a little stretch. I knew it would be perfect for Lyle. We also used a special stuffing, microfill fiber, to make him feel super squishy and cuddle-worthy.  

 MT: What’s your favorite part of bringing an illustration to life? 

CD: My favorite part of the design process is seeing the sample for the first time - seeing how our 2D art comes to life in 3D. Even after creating countless toys and doing this for decades, it NEVER gets old.

MT: How did this collaboration come about? 

CD: Barnes & Noble recommended us to Sony Pictures as a partner to help in creating a Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile plush character in preparation for the 2022 movie release. Sony reached out and the rest, as they say, is history.

MT: What did you enjoy most about this collaboration?

CD: I love this project because the Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile books were familiar to me when I was a kid. Lyle is such a sweetheart, so kind, funny, and charming. It was quite an honor to develop a vintage, classic story character into a plush design that could stand on his own or as a companion to the books. I hope our plush will help a new generation discover and fall in love with Lyle and his many stories!