What’s Up With Pixar’s UP Movie Toys?

June 11, 2009 by dungan  
Filed under Movie and TV Toys

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UP, Pixar’s latest animated feature opened in theaters last week, and surprised everyone by grossing a hefty $68.2 million.

But you might be asking, where are the UP movie toys?   They are almost nowhere to be seen in the marketplaces around the globe.  In fact, Thinkway Toys, who manufactured a slew of great toys for Pixar’s Cars actually did not make a single toy for this movie.

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Terminator Salvation Toys and Action Figures

May 20, 2009 by dungan  
Filed under Movie and TV Toys

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Terminator: Salvation is about the hit the big screen tomorrow on May 21st so you can expect the toys are on the shelves by now.

But before reviewing the new Terminator toys, let’s catch up to speed.  This movie is the much awaited missing chapter of John Connor’s life when he is in his prime.  Played by Christian Bale, Connor leads the resistance against the machines: three hours of non-stop action are promised.  Some reviewers have said this movie is the most action-packed thriller in years outside of the Mummy Returns.

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World’s Biggest Toystore Coming to London

May 8, 2009 by dungan  
Filed under Toy Stores & Shopping

The UK is upping the anty, as we say in the US, with plans to build the world’s biggest toy store in South London.

Details have not been released to the public yet, but we do know that the large open-floor store will be called Grandpa Grey Goose. Kids and parents will be able to roam around the store freely, with access to hundreds of toys, games and activities.

The investment group behind this amazing toy multiplex is Vision Investment Ventures, who promise a new kind of toy shopping experience that combines safety and freedom to play.

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Science Kit Review of Electronic Snap Circuits

May 4, 2009 by dungan  
Filed under Hot Toys, Science & Discovery Toys

electronic snap circuits science toy 280x280 Science Kit Review of Electronic Snap Circuits The award-winning Electronic Snap Circuits SC-300 by Elenco is a science kit with more than 300 building projects in one box.

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Zooming in on the EyeClops BioniCam Microscope

May 4, 2009 by dungan  
Filed under Science & Discovery Toys

eyeclops bionicam Zooming in on the EyeClops BioniCam MicroscopeThe EyeClops BioniCam Video Microscope from Jakks Pacific, Inc is a great way for kids 8 and older to take science learning out in the field. This is the next generation of the award winning BionicEye offered with a few more features. Among the awards earned by this toy are the Parents Choice Recommendation for Fall 2008.

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Bakugan Battle Packs Game Review

April 10, 2009 by dungan  
Filed under Kids Card Games

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At the International Toy Fair held in February 2009, the Toy Industry Association awarded Bakugan its 2008 honor as Toy of the Year, Boy Toy of the Year, and Property of the Year.  While these awards are not necessarily for the game itself, they do show the popularity of the cartoon/toys in general and lead one to understand the catching popularity of the Bakugan in its many forms.

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Ben 10 Toys for Fighting Aliens

March 10, 2009 by dungan  
Filed under Movie and TV Toys

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The popular Omnitrix is just like Ben's

As the new Cartoon Network show, Ben 10, gains popularity, so do its toys.  The show about a boy, Ben, who is able to transform into any number of alien life forms thanks to his technologically advanced watch, the Omnitrix, is rapidly growing fans.  This Japanese animation inspired cartoon rides the wave of other popular shows about kids with special powers such as Digimon, and Pokemon.

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Movie Toys and Dolls for 2009

February 18, 2009 by dungan  
Filed under Movie and TV Toys

coraline dolls 217x217 custom Movie Toys and Dolls for 2009New toys and action figures will not be in short supply as a dozen hot movies for 2009 hit the big screen with many creative figurines and poseable figures.

UPdate: Here’s our review of  Pixar’s UP movie toys.

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Ben 10 Action Figures Named 2009 Toy of the Year

January 30, 2009 by dungan  
Filed under Toy Industry News

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Toy News announced the winners today of the annual Toy Fair in London.   The winner of “2009 Toy of the Year” is the Ben 10 action figure series by Bandai. One of the most popular figures in this series is the DNA Alien Big Chill. Read more

New Star Trek Action Figures Unveiled

January 28, 2009 by dungan  
Filed under Action Figures

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It’s official, the new Star Trek action figures will be released on April 19, 2009.  These classic figures are made by Playmates, and will be available in 3¾-inch ($7), 6-inch ($9-$10) and 12-inch ($30) models, according to USA Today.

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