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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.
Canadian Father "Kick Starts" His Product Innovation Career with a Safety Inspired Soccer Night Light
New 3D Deco Soccer Light Available at Select Walmart Stores Across Canada Starting August 15th, 2011 - August 06, 2011 - 3D Light FX
Think-a-lot Toys Enters Affiliate Relationship with Story Lovers World
Think-a-lot Toys is proud to enter an affiliate relationship with Story Lovers World where everything storytelling-related exists and where the full line of Think-a-lot Toys' storytelling products will be offered. - August 04, 2011 - Think-a-lot Toys
Bella Spencer Reinvents the Board Game
Over Under puts the party back into board games. - August 01, 2011 - The Over Under Game
Starting Time® Opens New Assembly Plant in Canada for Its Popular My mini Golf Line
The Fun and Exciting Golf Putting Kit is Now Available to the Canadian Golfing Community at a Lower Shipping Cost - July 29, 2011 - Starting Time
Extreme Copters Announces the Launch of Mini Copter Website
Extreme Copters, a RC helicopter store located in Sherwood Park AB, has launched ExtremeCopters.com offering cheap helicopters with world-wide shipping through Fedex or Canadapost. At ExtremeCopters.com, RC helicopter enthusiasts can buy high quality mini copters at a fraction of the normal price. - July 20, 2011 - ExtremeCopters.com
What's the Story, Montessori? Online Toy Retailer, Classic Baby, Launches Infant & Toddler Line of Montessori Toys for the Australian Market
“There was a time when finding quality wooden educational toys for the under 3s wasn’t that easy in Australia,” said Angela O’Connell, parent and owner of Classic Baby. That’s no longer the case. Sydney-based company, Classic Baby, has created a range of Montessori... - July 20, 2011 - Classic Baby
Icon Heroes Brings ThunderCats Villains Mumm-Ra and Ma-Mutt Deluxe Staction Figures to 2011 San Diego Comic-Con
Ancient spirits of evil are transporting Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living to San Diego Comic-Con 2011! Icon Heroes will debut the villainous Mumm-Ra and SDCC-exclusive Ma-Mutt staction figures at the Action Figure Xpress booth. - July 20, 2011 - Icon Heroes, LLC
McNeill Designs’ You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game Awarded the Coveted PTPA™ Seal of Approval
The You’ve been Sentenced! word game, flagship offering from game development firm McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds, recently received the Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA™) Winner’s Seal of Approval. - July 14, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Fundraising Program Giant Buyer Topia Adds McNeill Designs' You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game to Lineup
You’ve been Sentenced! was recently added to fundraising giant Buyer Topia’s product roster. The educational game dovetails perfectly with the product mix of books, calendars and CDs used to help schools’, groups’ and clubs’ fundraising efforts. - July 12, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Evil Hat Productions Announces "Race to Adventure" Board Game
Double 2011 Origins Award Winner Moves Beyond RPGs with Family Adventure Game - June 30, 2011 - Evil Hat Productions, LLC
Thor Stormbreaker Exclusive Marvel Minimates Set at SDCC Action Figure Xpress
New Minimate box set is scheduled to debut at San Diego Comic-Con. - June 30, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress
Think-a-lot Toys Introduces A Beginning Storytelling Game: Story Speller Uses Words, Images and the Alphabet to Teach the Art of Storytelling
Help! An asteroid just hit the Earth causing tarantulas to run wild. What happens next? That is up to the kids who take up the storytelling challenge in Story Speller, the newest game from Think-a-lot Toys. Story Speller shows that every kid can be a good storyteller if given the right tools. In... - June 29, 2011 - Think-a-lot Toys
SGS Toy Experts Ensure Compliance with the New EU Toy Directive
This is a decisive year for all actors in the European toy industry supply chain. The main provisions of the new toy directive come into force on July 20, 2011, excluding the chemical requirements, which have a further transitional period of two years until July 20, 2013. SGS showcased its toy... - June 23, 2011 - SGS
Action Figure Xpress Unleash the Force at 2011 San Diego Comic Con
Action Figure Xpress and Kotobukiya unleash Star Wars San Diego Comic Con Exclusive: the ArtFX+ Stormtooper Commander Figures Two-Pack. - June 21, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress
You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game Receives Dad Does Approved Award
McNeill Designs’ award winning educational word game You’ve been Sentenced! was recently honored by DadDoes.com with a Dad Does Approved Award for toys and games. - June 21, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
NBA MVP Derrick Rose Exclusive Figure and Fellow All Stars Jam Into San Diego Comic Con Booth #3345
Action Figure Xpress and MINDstyle are pleased to announce the highly anticipated CoolRain NBA Playoffs Box Set. - June 21, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress
Online RC Toy Store Hobbymoon Giving Out 100 Dollar Coupons to Early Customers
RC enthusiasts will get the chance to win 100 dollar coupons for registering for memberships for Hong Kong RC toy seller Hobbymoon this month. - June 15, 2011 - Hobbymoon
Think-a-Lot Toys Introduces New Themed Think-ets Game
Think-a-lot Toys has just released another themed Think-ets game in its growing collection of games that stimulate imagination and creativity—the Think-ets Beach Collection. - May 27, 2011 - Think-a-lot Toys
Wall Sticker Outlet Launches New Kids Theme Decorating Ideas
Wall Sticker Outlet is thrilled to announce the addition of a new children's theme room ideas section to its current wall decor website. - May 10, 2011 - Wall Sticker Outlet
Play N Trade Coming to the City of Riverview, Florida
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, today announced the sale of its first store in the Riverview, Florida area. Troy Tyler is the new owner with plans to open the store early this summer. - May 04, 2011 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Creators of the You've Been Sentenced! Word Game Ink International Representation Agreement with Richard Gill and NH Contract Management
McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds, creators of the award-winning word game You've been Sentenced!, recently announced that the firm will be represented internationally by NH Contract Management LLC. The deal will cover the entire line of McNeill Designs’ educational games, toys and other children’s products. - May 04, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds