Stuffed Animals
Who can resist plush toys with soft fur and that sweet little face?Apparently not many people. Stuffed animals and plush toys manage to continue to rank among even the hi-tech toys as the most popular gifts for children of all ages. Whether it’s a tiny tiger or a large lion the fact is that most kids love having a soft toy to hug and cuddle.Beginning in the late 1800s and continuing to grab us even after more than 100 years, stuffed animals have become a common household must-have. Some of the attachment is that of our own memories associated with these cuddly critters, but the kids today will tell you it is because they are so cool.One of the newest innovations to hit the stuffed animal genre are web-based interactive toys. These include child-friendly based sites with learning games as well as limited chat functions to meet with friends online. The introduction of new animals each season creates an opportunity to grow the collection of friends (both in the toy box and online) and keeps the parents and grandparents on the lookout for that perfect pet.Why are plush toys so popular as gifts? Because they are not gender specific, Stuffed animals are perfect as shower gitfts when the gender isn’t found out before birth. Also, boyfriends are known to win points for a thoughtful plush gift for any occasion, and grandparents often have a hard time passing up the cute little doggie in the window. The stuffed animal or plush doll can range widely in size and shape, it may even be a puppet or a make-your-own kit (a sock monkey, for example), but the end results are always smiles and contentment.
Articles About Stuffed Animals
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March 18, 2010 by Kyle Martinak
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March 10, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Zhu Zhu Pets: The Reign of Zhuzhabar
December 9, 2009 by Chris Pranger
They're cute, but behind their innocent faces are creatures of pure terror. Chris Whitmore was kind enough to give us a rundown of these Zhu Zhu Pets earlier this year. You might have read that. But what Whitmore did not do is ask me for my opinion, which is usually a mistake as I have a very loud, very correct opinion on everything (and it never gets annoying or pompous or anything like that, clearly). Maybe I want to talk about the hottest toy...
A look at Zhu Zhu Pets
October 17, 2009 by Chris Whitmore
Most kids just want pets to play with and don’t understand the responsibility that comes with having a pet. Zhu Zhu Pets is a new toy line that has become very popular and solves that problem. It is essentially a hamster play set, but instead of real hamsters, there are battery operated ones. Even though they aren’t real, the toys behave so realistically that they might as well be real. Read More →
Great Easter Toys, Plush and Baskets Starting at $10
March 30, 2009 by toy-tma
Here’s a few last minute Easter toys you can get shipped fast from Amazon. Good for moms and dads surprised by how early the Easter bunny shows up this year. First of all, here’s the link to all of Amazon’s Easter toys under $10 – for economizing Easter Bunnies (and moms and dads) everywhere. Read More →
Ugly Dolls Are Sugar-Free
February 13, 2009 by Mary Price
PugLee - my daughter's favorite Ugly Doll I needed a Valentine’s Day gift for my daughter last year, but roses weren’t right and I didn’t want a balloon floating around the house for a week on the floor. When I found the Ugly Dolls, I found a toy that gives my daughter the giggles and restores my sense of peace at those moments when a gift is expected. Read More →
Webkinz Polar Bear Announced as December Pet of the Month
September 22, 2008 by dungan
Ganz has announced that the Webkinz Pet of the Month is the Webkinz Polar Bear. That sounds about right for the chilly holiday season! So, when you adopt the polar bear, be prepared to win some additional prizes too. These prizes are always kept a secret, but don’t worry: there’s a pet of the month every month. Read More →
Ugly Dolls Guides Still Selling Out in US Bookstores
August 19, 2008 by dungan
We reported back in April about Ugly Doll’s foray into children’s literature with its two volume Ugly Doll Guide. And now it seems that stores can’t keep the books in stock! Because Ugly Dolls is a really a cross-over product (from adult novelty to children’s toys), some book stores may be confused about how to organize the Ugly books. Read More →
Webkinz Buffalo release Confirmed by Ganz
August 18, 2008 by dungan
Ganz has released official pictures for the new generation of Webkinz Pets, including the adorable Webkinz Buffalo, the Webkinz Clown Fish, and the Webkinz Porcupine. We love Webkinz Pets because they are more than just another stuffed animal, but a window into a world of learning on the Internet. Ganz has proved that Webkinz are not a fad, but represent the leading edge of educational toys of the future. Read More →
We Spotted Webkinz’s New Spotted Leopard
May 9, 2008 by dungan
According to the Webkinz Insider , Ganz has a new Webkinz in its clutches: the spotted Leopard. Ganz has not confirmed a release date for this cute addition to the Webkinz family. We are hoping sooner than later. Read More →
