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Melissa and Doug Monster Puppet Ready for Halloween
September 19, 2008 by dungan
Halloween is getting closer – do you know what your costume is yet? Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time. But expect things to get downright ghoulish around here for the next two months. Scare up a puppet that you design! Read More →
MGA Refutes Settlement with Mattel over Bratz
September 17, 2008 by dungan
In an interesting turn of events, Isaac Larian, the CEO of MGA, denies that they will be sharing revenue with Mattel to end the infringement case over the popular Bratz dolls. We reported two weeks ago that the Bratz dolls were subject to heavy pay-outs, but according to Reuters, the matter is still to be decided. Read More →
Zigo Leader Carrier Bicycle Wins JMPA Award
September 10, 2008 by dungan
The ABC Kids Expo trade show is in full swing this week, and the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association has already awarded its annual prizes. Several baby-related toys made the cut, but we especially applaud the honoring of the Zigo Leader Carrier Bicycle. The Zigo Leader is a true transformer: it can be ridden as a carrier bicycle, or the front carrier section can be used independently as a sleek jogging stroller. Not only that, but the...
Toy Walkie-Talkie Picks up Profanity on Trucker Channel
August 8, 2008 by dungan
This is just too weird to not report. From the AP Press comes the story that: A West Virginia mother is seeking a recall of a popular walkie-talkie after her 3-year-old’s toy apparently intercepted a profanity-laced conversation between truckers about drugs and strip clubs. Read More →
Vintage Toys of the 1920s and 1930s
August 2, 2008 by dungan
Because of all the interest in vintage toys these days, we thought it would be fun to reminisce some more and take a look at the most popular toys from the 1920s and 1930s. Read More →
Despite Summer Movies, Classic Toys Still Trendy
July 30, 2008 by dungan
The toy experts over at about.com report that classic toys are still drawing solid interest this summer, despite all the hot action movies such as Batman, Indiana Jones, and the Incredible Hulk. Moreover, several classic toys are celebrating their anniversaries this year, including: Hasbro’s My Little Pony – 25th anniversary Read More →
Wood Toys by Spiel & Holz
July 26, 2008 by toy-tma
Spiel & Holz, established in Germany in 1978, is one of the finest makers of wood toys in the world. Their toys have won awards for their designs and aesthetic appeal, and kids love the open-ended creative play that they offer. Toys by Spiel & Holz are inspired by Waldorf education, a philosophy that children learn best through active and imaginative play. These toys are made from natural materials, and have a minimum of details, letting the...