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Country Music Industry Insider and Mcneill Designs’ Production Advisor Preshias Harris is "Sentenced!"

Preshias Harris makes country edition of multi award-winning educational game first priority; intends to devote her time and talents on a full-time basis as a representative of McNeill Designs, creators of the You’ve been Sentenced! word game. - March 18, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds

Play N Trade Merges with Dimensions Games Corporation: Extends Leading Gaming Environment to Canada

Play N Trade, the world's largest video game retail franchisor, has announced expansion to Canada through a merger with Canadian-based Dimensions Games Corporation. Dimension Games will now be known as Play N Trade Canada, and all new Canadian stores will open with the Play N Trade signage,... - March 15, 2012 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.

Think-a-lot Toys Introduces Easter-Themed Think-ets Game: Families Can Create an Easter "Think-ets Trinkets" Hunt

Easter is a great time to hide Easter eggs. But think of the fun one could have if an Easter miniatures hunt was included, what might be called an Easter "Think-ets Trinkets" Hunt. Think-a-lot Toys has just released another themed Think-ets game in its growing collection of games that... - March 15, 2012 - Think-a-lot Toys

TheGreenPlayroom.com Launches

Ashley Gutknecht announces the launch of TheGreenPlayroom.com which offers sustainable, eco-friendly and non-toxic children's furniture, room decor, and toys for children's playrooms. - March 01, 2012 - The Green Playroom

Shock Troopers and Action Figure Xpress Invade Wondercon

Action Figure Xpress announces its 2012 Wondercon exclusive Star Wars Shock Troopers Art Fx Two-Pack - February 29, 2012 - Action Figure Xpress

Monsters Set Free to Run Wild

www.goofygrinmonsters.com - Un-batten the hatches and open your doors, these fun-loving monsters are only looking to play. Goofy Grin Monsters have been set loose by the Z & Z Toy Corporation and are searching for children to play with. You can recognize them by their super soft fur, vibrant... - February 23, 2012 - Z & Z Toys Corp.

Play N Trade Announces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Tournament Participants Are Competing for a 2012 Jeep Patriot

Play N Trade Franchise Inc., a franchisor of video game retail stores, is excited to host an international Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 tournament at Play N Trade stores in the U.S. and Canada. Participates will be competing for over $25,000 in prizes. Players will compete in local rounds... - February 09, 2012 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.

Gecko Island Toys Announces Prehistoric Dinosaur Fossil Kit for Educational and Specialty Toy Stores

Gecko Island Toys announces the launch their prehistoric dinosaur fossil kit for educational and specialty toy stores. Toy retailers can now add a piece of prehistoric history to their educational/science toy lineup. The Gecko Island Toys prehistoric fossil kit includes 8 – 14 (depending on... - February 08, 2012 - Gecko Island Toys

Pop Pals Ice Pop Holders Debuting New Jumbo Size Pop Pals at New York Toy Fair 2012 February 12-15th, Booth # 5953

Pop Pals Ice Pop Holders is debuting its new jumbo size Pop Pals at the New York Toy Fair 2012 February 12-15th, booth # 5953. Pop Pals is thrilled to debut its new jumbo size Pop Pals at the Toy Fair in New York February 12-15 in booth # 5953. The new larger jumbo size Pop Pals make it easier for... - February 06, 2012 - M3 &Company

PlushToysKing.com - Toy Shop Implements Creative Approach to Selling Online

PlushToysKing.com toy shop takes a different path to success in e-commerce by giving people quality content with a twist. - February 03, 2012 - PlushToysKing.com

My Beast Friends®.com Opens Online Toy Factory Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

My Beast Friends.com opens online toy factory where customers can Adopt or Create a Beast Friend, handcrafted, made to order plush toy. My Beast Friends is an interactive site offering children a unique way to identify their fears - such as bullies, scared of the dark, etc. Each Beast Friend creatively addresses fears to help children be their best...that is what best friends do! - February 01, 2012 - MyBeastFriends.com

Team Canada Table Hockey Scores on iOS and Android

In partnership with Hockey Canada, Stinger Games brings Team Canada Table Hockey to Android and iOS devices this Christmas. Relive your childhood spent playing table or bubble hockey with your friends in this face paced Red vs. White game. Showcasing realistic 3D physics using the Bullet Physics,... - December 28, 2011 - Stinger Games

The Pocket Referee is a Unique Must-Have Family Toy for Christmas

A great way to find unique family products is referencing parenting and product websites such as; The National Parenting Center, Great Dad, and Dr. Toy. There’s one very unique toy reviewed and approved by all these groups that is the ideal, budget friendly gift for all families with young kids. It’s called The Pocket Referee and is sold on Amazon.com for less than $10. - December 15, 2011 - The Pocket Referee

Fun Spot Trampolines Launches Complete Trampoline Setups

Fun Spot Trampolines, an online store for trampolines now offers Trampoline systems in various sizes. Depending on your usage, choose one for yourself. Check out the Range. - December 10, 2011 - Fun Spot Trampolines

Thundercats Arrive Home to the Cat’s Lair Environment Statue

Third Earth would not be the same without the safe haven of the Thundercats Cat’s Lair Environment Statue. - December 04, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress

The Big Dipper Store is Established as Arctic Internet Systems, Inc. Expands

The Big Dipper Store, www.thebigdipperstore.com, provides affordable gifts and collectibles for holidays, birthdays, weddings, wedding anniversaries, graduations, housewarmings, kids and other special occasions. Over 3,000 unique and exclusive imported gifts, collectibles, jewelry and so much more are available through the online website all at bargain prices. Truly The Big Dipper Store provides a World of Products to choose from making your online shopping experience fun and exciting. - December 03, 2011 - The Big Dipper Store

Black Friday Sales Turn Grey

e-Commerce Sites Blur the Lines of Black Friday for Almost a Week. - November 23, 2011 - Factory eStores

Think-a-lot Toys' Story Speller Game Wins a Parents' Choice Award: Company Also Wins Two Other National Awards for Think-ets

Think-a-lot Toys is pleased to announce that its most recent game, Story Speller, is a winner of a Parents' Choice Approved Award. - November 06, 2011 - Think-a-lot Toys

Pc Pools Selling New Harvil® 4 ft. Air Hockey Table

Pc Pools Announces It is Selling the New Harvil® 4 ft. Air Hockey Table - November 04, 2011 - PcPools

Play N Trade Brings the Ultimate Video Gaming Experience to O’Fallon, Missouri

Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing video game franchises, has a new store in O’Fallon, Missouri, bringing the ultimate gaming experience to town. - October 28, 2011 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.

The Spotted Monkey Welcomes Kiko+

TheSpottedMonkey.com is excited to announce the arrival of Kiko+ to their online boutique in November. - October 23, 2011 - The Spotted Monkey Inc.

Brookhaven Academy Launches Allen, Texas’s Only Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program

The Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program reflects the school’s focus on transforming early childhood education. - October 21, 2011 - Brookhaven Academy

Pc Pools Selling New Harvil® 20-IN-1 Multi Game Table

Pc Pools announces it is selling the new Harvil® 20-IN-1 Multi Game Table. - October 13, 2011 - PcPools

Storm Eagle Studios Inks Stormpowered Digital Distribution Deal with Kalypso Media for Entire Video Game Catalog

Storm Eagle Studios announced today that it has signed a deal with Kalypso Media to distribute the publishers entire video game catalog through its' STORMPOWERED Digital Distribution Platform. - October 12, 2011 - Storm Eagle Studios L.L.C.

Balloon Companies Combine to Form Bigger, Better Conglomerate

Recent Merger Delivers Unmatched Quality & Service. - October 11, 2011 - Balloons Everywhere

Trade in or Repair Your Apple Products

Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., a franchisor of retail video games stores throughout North America, is pleased to announce a new trade-in program for Apple products that include iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches, in exchange for store credit or cash. With this program, Play N Trade intends to offer... - October 11, 2011 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.

Storm Eagle Studios Releases Phase 2 of It's STORMPOWERED Digital Distribution Client

Storm Eagle Studios announced today that it has released Phase 2 of it's STORMPOWERED Digital Game Client. This installment adds over 100 additional PC titles to it's ever growing game library. - October 07, 2011 - Storm Eagle Studios L.L.C.

Atlanta Game Inventor Releases New Team and Party Board Game

After Three Years of Research and Test Marketing, Outside the Box Now Ready for "Prime Time" - October 07, 2011 - Sugarman Games, LLC

McNeill Designs’ Memory Game Twisted Fish Named to Top 100 Board Games for 2011

McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds’ award-winning memory game Twisted Fish was recently included in the Top 100 Board Games for 2011 by The Dice Tower. - October 06, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds

Raw Talent, Inc. Seeks Angel Investors at Early Stage Venture Capital Conference in Orlando, FL

Today, Raw Talent, Inc. will showcase their flagship product, Raw Talent Guitar, during a 10-minute presentation requesting seed funding at the Florida Venture Forum's Fourth Annual Early Stage Venture Capital Conference for start-ups and angel investors in Orlando, FL. - October 05, 2011 - Raw Talent Guitar

New York Comic Con 2011 Action Figure Xpress Exclusives Include NBA, Batman Vinyl, Outer Space Men, Minimates, and Thundercats

Really cool toys are set to be released at the 2011 New York Comic Con Action Figure Xpress Booth #1846. - October 01, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress

Man-Made RC Flying UFOs Are Available from China RC Toy Supplier Hobbymoon

UFOs are no more things that people can hardly reach as RC helicopter seller Hobbymoon launched a series of RC Flying UFOs last Friday. - September 27, 2011 - Hobbymoon

Stinger Foosball League Released for iOS - Redefine the Foosball App

Stinger Foosball League 1.0 has been released today exclusively on the App Store for $1.99. The game redefines foosball apps on the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Featuring dynamic 3D physics and AI, stunning graphics, 52 international teams and the ability to create your own fully customized team. - September 22, 2011 - Stinger Games

GiftsGuideUK.com Launch X-Dream Rocker Gaming Chair

The X-Dream Rocker gaming chair which is filled with the latest in gaming experience technology has been launched by GiftsGuideUK.com. - September 19, 2011 - Paul David Smith Ltd

MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Now Featuring RC Cars

RC Cars and other remote control vehicles offer fun and excitement for kids of all ages. MyReviewsNow is pleased to announce its affiliation with HobbyTron. - September 17, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors

Nissan to Take the Lead in Remote Control Car Model: RC Boat Seller Hobbymoon

Online RC helicopter retailer Hobbymoon launched a series of Nissan remote control cars, which was not only the winner in the World’s Biggest Drag Race but also the first brand name RC car model available on the site. - September 15, 2011 - Hobbymoon

Toy and Game Development Firm McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds Aligns with Music City Industry

Toy and game development firm McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds inks agreement with HSA, Nashville to develop and promote a line of games specifically geared toward Country Music fans. - September 12, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds

Action Figure Xpress Debut Mumm-Ra Ever Living Retro Colors Staction Figure at Powercon Thundercon

On the heels of the hot selling Mumm-Ra the Ever Living Staction Figure, Action Figure Xpress releases a special edition Mumm-Ra Retro Colors Variant Figure by Icon Heroes, LLC. - September 10, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress

RC Boat Site Hobbymoon Released Cell Phone Controlled Helicopters, Fulfilled Its Promise

RC toy retailer Hobbymoon promised to launch mobile phone controlled RC helicopters some day and one month later its promise came true. - September 01, 2011 - Hobbymoon

Think-a-lot Toys Introduces Holiday-Themed Think-ets Game

The growing popularity of Think-ets has encouraged the company to release yet another themed Think-ets game in its growing collection of games that stimulate imagination and creativity. Along with the existing themed Think-ets, including the Fairy Collection, Sports Collection, and Beach Collection, the Holiday Collection has fifteen adorable, tiny trinkets—this time with a holiday theme. - August 28, 2011 - Think-a-lot Toys

NewProductHelp.com Designated as Official Marketing Representative of Garden Hose Bubble Factory Invention

An innovative and fun-filled new outdoor game designed to delight children during hot weather, the Garden Hose Bubble Factory, has been developed by Jason Simpson of Sylacauga, Alabama. The invention's unique design provides its users with an entertaining method of keeping cool and getting exercise... - August 27, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.

Premier Glow Expands Its Product Line by Adding New Glow Products and Flashing Toys

Premier Glow, a leader in wholesale glow sticks, party novelties, and light up toys, recently announced that it is expanding its product line by adding new glow products and assorted flashing toys. With the tremendous success of glow sticks, glow necklaces, bracelets and other light up toys,... - August 21, 2011 - Premier Glow

RC Plane Supplier Hobbymoon Launched Cessna and E-Domodel RC Helicopters

RC hobbyists will be delighted to hear that RC helicopter retailer Hobbymoon released a new series of brand name RC helicopters this Monday. - August 19, 2011 - Hobbymoon

You've Been Sentenced! Game Awarded The Toy Man® Seal of Approval

The You’ve been Sentenced! word game by McNeill Designs recently received national recognition from the toy and game industry with the coveted The Toy Man Seal of Approval. - August 17, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds

NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Campaign for Miller Castles Invention to Industry

Frederick W., Georgia resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Miller Castles concept to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative new twist on one of the world's most classic games, the Miller Castles features a unique... - August 13, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.

NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Blitz for Hot Potato Facts Invention

Morenike C. and Branden A., a mother-and-son inventor tandem from Georgia, have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their Hot Potato Facts invention to industry. An innovative new educational product that aims to appeal to parents and children alike,... - August 11, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.

NewProductHelp.com Set to Represent Sweep Invention to Industry

Nick C., New York resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Sweep invention to potential licensees in industry for the next 2 years. A simple yet innovative new accessory for a traditional game played worldwide, Sweep offers... - August 08, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.