Too Much Awesome

Quality products from Melissa & Doug have my appreciation and that of others, even in a less-than-booming economy.  The educational toys are fun and designed to last, the puppets are wonderful, and the imaginary play items keep my daughter occupied for hours.

Rainbow Brite is coming back to children’s lives, refreshed and updated for a new generation.  Originally a Hallmark division, the Rainbow Brite franchise will now be administered exclusively by Playmates Toys. Below is the original trailer for the popular animated TV show in the 1980s.

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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.

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

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 [...]

If you’ve decided that wood toys are the way to go, then you should definitely check out BRIO. With roots that reach back to the 19th century, BRIO is now a global corporation and one of the largest makers of wood toys in the world. BRIO’s focus is on quality and durability—they want their toys [...]