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Video of Santa in Your Own Home. Instantly Prove That Santa Claus is Real.
Upload a digital picture from your home and follow a 5 step process to instantly create a video proof of Santa. Select from 10 different video scenarios, including leaving presents, dancing, and cookies and milk. The result is a video of Santa Claus in your very own home. - November 29, 2009 - TheSantaVideo.com
Catholic Pro Life Organizations will Benefit from New Web Site and Toy Line Angel Heaven™ World.com
Angel Heaven™ World .com will donate 20% of proceeds from it's online Toy & Gift Shop to Catholic Pro Life Organizations Nationwide. This will be during the 2009 Holiday Shopping Season and Beyond. - November 25, 2009 - Sharon M Hayes LLC
Dogracer.com Goes Live 1 December 2009. Breed and Race Your Own Virtual Greyhound.
Palamax Betting and Gaming Ltd launches Dogracer.com, a strategy and simulation game where you can own, breed, train and race your very own virtual greyhound against other members from all over the world. Every dog has unique genetic potential which directly influence its performance on the track. The breeding needs good judgment and strategy in order to produce future champions. The game is licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. - November 23, 2009 - Palamax Betting and Gaming
Board Game Cheats, Flirts and Trivia Buffs Revealed by Oz Crawl
New board game, Oz Crawl, is helping Australians choose their board game opponents strategically these Christmas holidays after a recent survey has revealed fascinating playing habits of Australians. - Generation Ys are the most honest cheats - Men rates themselves highly as Aussie trivia buffs -... - November 20, 2009 - Oz Crawl
euroSource LLC Adds Endangered Toy Indication to Web Site
euroSource LLC today announced the availability of endangered toy indication on their web site for retailing European toys. The indication is designed to give customers up-to-date information on toys endangered by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). The new indication is a rhino... - November 14, 2009 - euroSource LLC
kids-treasure-hunt.com Releases New Online Treasure Hunt Game Generator
Now party planners can generate their own hunt by selecting Scavenger Hunt objects, Treasure Hunt clues hiding locations, Play Area & Clue complexity. - November 06, 2009 - kids-treasure-hunt.com
TV Game Show Congress Invites Fans to Nov. 14-15 Event
Audition Experts to Give Tips; Geoff Edwards to be Honored; Betty White to Accept Allen Ludden Award at Hollywood Celebration of Your Favorite Shows - November 03, 2009 - VPI.Net Visual Perspectives Internet
Geospace International Brings Its Award-Winning WORD SPIN Hand-Held Word Game to the App Store
Geospace and developer RogueSheep today announced the WORD SPIN® game for iPhone and iPod touch is available from the iTunes App Store. - October 29, 2009 - Geospace International
Lawless Entertainment Named as Worldwide Publishing, TV and Licensing Agent for Erik Daniel Shein Storyland Series of Books
Acclaimed writer/producer, Erik Daniel Shein, has named Lawless Entertainment as the worldwide agent for all media for his new 13 book collection entitled "Storyland". Each story features a beautiful holiday story for the entire family, featuring magnificent illustrations created by Lina Safar of Kiev Ukraine, veteran sales agent Richard Ellman’s IPG brokered the deal. - October 25, 2009 - sheinstoryland holdings LLC
Khush Announces Its Reverse Karaoke iPhone Application LaDiDa Has Been Approved by Apple
Khush Inc. announced today that Apple Inc. (AAPL) has approved its reverse karaoke iPhone application after two months in review. LaDiDa uses artificial intelligence to analyze sung vocal tracks in real-time and automatically compose matching music. Users can sing into the iPhone, and LaDiDa will analyze the pitch and structure of the melody in order to generate a unique accompaniment. The patent-pending reverse karaoke technology was developed by NSF-funded scientist Dr. Parag Chordia. - October 16, 2009 - Khush Inc.
Shocker Toys Hits Wizard’s Big Apple Con Booth #321 and VGXPO with the Popular Wizard Maxx Exclusive, Indie Spotlight Series1 and More
October 16th - 18th, Pier 94 NYC, Tribune’s Dick Tracy will make an appearance as a hyper-articulated 6” action figure in creator Chester Gould’s black and white comic strip style. The World’s Most Famous Detective will be available in two limited run action figures. The limited B&W standard version with suit and pistol, will be available at the Shocker Toys booth #321. The limited B&W variant figure, with Tracy in his iconic trench coat with Tommy gun, will also be available at the booth. - October 09, 2009 - Shocker Toys LLP
Orbitwheels
Inventist Announces Successful Launch and Popularity of Orbitwheels. - October 07, 2009 - Inventist, Inc.
Waverollers
Bringing Waves to your Wheels. - October 07, 2009 - Inventist, Inc.
Scan2Go is Unveiled
A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., NewBoy FZCO, SBS Productions Inc. and Stonebridge Capital Inc. The four companies will be co-producing a new TV animation series titled “Scan2Go” in 52 episodes, 30 minutes each as a Korea-Japan-Middle East joint project. - October 06, 2009 - NewBoy FZCO
Esco Import Toys Announces Key Website Changes
Toy wholesaler's new web design and shopping cart system make customers' online experience even easier and more secure. - September 25, 2009 - Esco Imports
VPI.Net Launches ‘AR3NA’ iPhone, iPod Touch Game of War, Strategy, & Tactical Duels
It is a tactical duel between you and your opponent (your “friend” or the computer.) It’s a game of strategy and war – only minutes to learn and hours to master. - September 21, 2009 - VPI.Net Visual Perspectives Internet
Get Ready for Halloween 2009 with “Horror Master Trivia” for iPhone
Veteran mobile developers Babaroga LLC and Supergroup LLC have created a new iPhone game for both casual and dedicated Horror fans. - September 19, 2009 - Supergroup
Fast Float™ Valved Latex Now Available from Balloon Wholesalers International
BWI now has Fast Float™ valved latex available for immediate shipment. - September 11, 2009 - Balloon Wholesalers International
NewProductHelp.com Enthused About Opportunity to Represent New Video Game Accessory to Market
James R., Louisiana resident and inventor, has hired South Florida-based invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his X-Changer concept to manufacturers and marketers over the next 2 years. A simple yet eye-catching idea targeted at the worldwide video game market, the X- Changer... - September 07, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
DCIA Invites Participation in P2P-for-Games Working Group
New Initiative Aims to Protect Consumers and Intellectual Property of Distribution Channel Participants - September 03, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Gamesindustry.com, New Global Portal for Game Sourcing, International Partnerships, Investments, Jobs and Market Intelligence
Newzoo announces the official launch of a new global portal that aims to become the premier source for international business opportunities in and around the games industry. Gamesindustry.com will also be the first to announce results of Today’s Gamers (TNS/Newzoo) surveys in US, UK, DE, FR, NL & BE. - September 03, 2009 - Newzoo BV
AAA Measurement Men LLC, Now Provides Reverse Engineering Utilizing Their Faro Laser Scanner Which Creates Point Clouds From Products Into Solid 3D Models
They've acquired the technology & experience to convert scanned product from Point Clouds into a Solid 3D Model. Very few companies have the technology & resources for this service. - August 27, 2009 - AAA Measurement Men LLC
Patch Products, Gearing Up for Another Exciting Million Minute Family Challenge
Patch Products®, a leading manufacturer of board and card games, is determined to reverse that trend by bringing families and friends together with their annual Million Minute Family Challenge™. The Million Minute Family Challenge, encourages interaction and communication among family and friends by setting a national goal of playing games for a total of 1 million minutes from Sept. 1 through Dec. 31. - August 07, 2009 - Patch Products
National Inventors Month: Dane Scarborough Revolutionizes the Toy Industry
A Wisconsin company applauds Dane Scarborough during National Inventors Month. Thomas Edison, one of the most famous inventors of all time, once said, “To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.” Dane Scarborough, inventor of Patch Products popular construction toy,... - August 07, 2009 - Patch Products
CTXM Releases Totem Quest Puzzle Match on iPhone
CTXM, a leading provider of gaming solutions, has released the iPhone version of its successful Totem Quest Puzzle Match game, available from the iPhone AppStore from 30 July, 2009. - August 01, 2009 - CTXM Ltd
CTXM Summer Release
CTXM summer release includes 15 new games and various functionalities. XCasino new lobby navigation supports internal marketing features and enhanced tournament management functionalities. Freaky Fruits Slots family is extended with mobile Safari version which is available for both play for fun and play for real money modes. - July 20, 2009 - CTXM Ltd
Buy Arsa Toys for Your Kid's Birthday Bash
Jenna Higgins’ Latest Book Recommends Arsa Toys for Your Kid’s Party - July 18, 2009 - Virtual Inventories, Inc.
Lots To Learn Receives Preschool Video of the Year from Creative Child Magazine
Lots To Learn LLC receives the prestigious 2009 DVD of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine for their fifth Preschool DVD - “Lots To Learn: Head To Toe with Buster.” - July 16, 2009 - Lots To Learn Preschool Videos
CTXM Extends Its New Slots Offering on iPhone
CTXM, a leading developer of online casino and video games and gambling platforms, has developed two new casual slots for IPhone. Both slots are derived from popular casino slots already published by CTXM to its partners. Now both games are available to IPhone users for casual play. - July 01, 2009 - CTXM Ltd
Hollywood Tough Guy Proves Bad Economy is Good for Dummies
One Hollywood actor is dealing with the bad economy, by taking matters into his own hands (Literally) - June 30, 2009 - Robert McRay
ARB Studios Makes Its Official Debut While Simultaneously Launching Tiki Golf 3D for iPhone and iPod Touch
Founder Aaron Boucher introduces his new company ARB Studios along with ARB Tech his next generation cross-platform 3D engine and server technology and the launch of Tiki Golf 3D, the first of three high-end 3D games in development for iPhone / iPod touch. “I cut my teeth with Tiki Golf 3D... - June 02, 2009 - Arb Studios LLC
Frolic with the Stars on Astroteaze: Zodiacts™ Celestial Lunar Tees
Wear the stars. Artist Donna McGarry joyfully presents her celestially inspired line of astrology t-shirts and paraphernalia. The whimsical lunar oriented tees can be found on cafepress.com/Astroteaze. Find your inner star in a reflective Pisces tee or jet with daredevil Andy Aries on a skate through the cosmos. - May 26, 2009 - Zodiacts
Hollywood Collectibles Group Launches Amazing Prop Replicas from “Alien,” “Aliens” and “Predator” Movies
With two versions of the highly sought after Pulse Rifle from “Aliens”, a 1:1 Life-size “Alien” Bust and a Bio Helmet from Predator, Hollywood Collectibles Group is bringing the fans what they desire. - May 24, 2009 - Hollywood Collectibles Group
Calling All Petrol Heads - 5,000 Beta Testers Wanted
Real-Time Racing portal readies to pit players against professionals with iOpener Enabled Technology. - April 29, 2009 - iOpener Media
Janlynn’s Partners with DYO Toys Unleashing Sports Activity Kits
Janlynn Corporation and Design Your Own™ Toys announced today their newly formed partnership. Janlynn has licensed all assets of DYO and will manufacture, sell, and distribute DYO products world-wide. DYO’s creative team will continue to develop innovative children’s activity... - April 19, 2009 - ValuCrafts
Big Mouth Billy Bass™ Makes a Big Splash on the iTunes® App Store
For the 10th anniversary of Big Mouth Billy Bass, the singing fish, Gemmy Industries is releasing an iPhone app and record and play tabletop version. - April 19, 2009 - Gemmy Industries
New Eco-Friendly Characters Teach Little Sprouts the Fun of Celebrating Earth Day Year-Round
Idbids™ Toys Teach Children ‘Iddy Biddy’ Steps Make Big Environmental Change - April 19, 2009 - Eco-Alberta Sales Agency
Power Challenge Launches New Version of Power Soccer
Improved Gameplay, Introduction of Mouse Controls Expand Online Soccer Game Realism - April 17, 2009 - Power Challenge
Open Game Table: The RPG Blog Anthology Available Now
Open Game Table is a grass roots anthology of the best in RPG gaming blogs. After 6 months of work by over 50 volunteers, the book is finally available for gamers to enjoy everywhere. - April 09, 2009 - Open Game Table
The Lollipop Book Club Introduces a Special Gift Experience for Children
The Lollipop Book Club offers a personal gift of books that generates fun and excitement about reading. Flexible pricing and packages allows customers to design the monthly gift club perfect for any child. - April 06, 2009 - The Lollipop Book Club
Zymetrical.com Experiences Record Traffic in Preparation of April Fools
Zymetrical Novelties (www.zymetrical.com), an online discount novelty company, is one which is bucking the overall slump in retail sales these days. The company has seen 2009 as its best April Fools season ever, as more price conscious shoppers seek out discounts & better values in light of an... - April 02, 2009 - Zymetrical, Inc
Coolthings Australia Road Tests the New Star Wars Force Trainer
What if you could literally train your mind to levitate a sphere? Sounds a bit far fetched? - March 27, 2009 - Coolthings Australia
Nookums™ Announces the Launch of It's Spring 2009 Line of Paci-Plushies™ Pacifier Holders
Nookums™, a manufacturer of innovative baby products, announces the launch of it's Spring 2009 line of Paci-Plushies™ with BPA and Phythalates Free Pacifiers. - March 26, 2009 - Paci-Plushies
Cate West - The Vanishing Files™ Appearing on the Nintendo Wii™
Gamenauts, Inc. is proud to announce the upcoming release of the enhanced version of its hit game, Cate West - The Vanishing Files™, on the Nintendo Wii™ based on a new partnership with Destineer and Magellan Interactive. Released on the PC gaming portals in 2008, Cate West has become... - March 21, 2009 - Gamenauts, Inc.
Dream Village Launches Saved by the Well; US Kids Participate in World Water Week
Dream Village launches March 20, 2009 as a kick-off to World Water Week (March 22-28). Their first book, Saved by the Well, discusses the global water crisis in a way that is accessible, entertaining, and inspiring for any child. One need only speak to the teachers, scout leaders, and community... - March 18, 2009 - Dream Village
Gamers Daily News Hosts Dejobaan Games Developer Diary
Developer Diary to follow Dejobaan Games AaaaaAAasaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! Project, exclusively on Gamers Daily News. - March 12, 2009 - Gamers News Daily Media
Sixteen® Receives Stellar Lead Testing Results
The toy and game industry has recently been shaken due to the importation and sale of products manufactured with unsafe materials. The rapid legislative response, effective February 10th, 2009, is the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The CPSIA outlines more stringent requirements for the... - March 09, 2009 - Alpine Games, LLC
Indie Developers Get Public Exposure & Cash Prizes with Launch of 2BeeGames.com
2BeeGames Announces Publishing Contest to Get the Buzz Out on Independent Game Developers. Zoo Games, Inc. announces an exciting new partnership that highlights the innovative new video games being created by independent developers worldwide, and gives their amazing concepts the visibility to... - March 03, 2009 - Zoo Games, Inc.
Health & Fitness Expert Michael Torchia Stands Strong in His Attempt to Help Wii Users Get Proper Guidance
Although Michael Torchia has received criticism about his plight to get Nintendo Wii creators to make important changes to their system, he is not backing down. His fight is not against the creation of the system, but rather the manner in which it has been marketed as a fitness tool and the lack of proper instruction involved with the Wii system. - February 26, 2009 - Michael Torchia
R2 Fish School Wins "Best in Show Award" at Global Pet Expo
The R2 Fish School receives the 1st place award at the Global Pet Expo 2009 New Product Showcase in the Aquatics category. - February 17, 2009 - R2 Solutions