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NewBoy Launches 'Baby’s In2 Fun'

Brand new range of edutainment toys for babies & toddlers unveiled today, 15,000 DVDs to be given away at Mother, Baby & Child Show in Dubai. - December 20, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO

Japanese Content Firm Aligns with Dubai Merchandising Outfit

A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., an integrated production company based in Japan handling entertainment contents in animation and live-action films around the world, and NewBoy FZCO, a company based in Dubai engaged in the development, marketing and distribution of... - December 16, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO

ExpressPlay - New Easy Open Toy Service Announced by Paradise Robotics

Paradise Robotics has launched a new service to improve holiday gift opening and make parents' holiday experience easier and better. ExpressPlay is a new service Paradise Robotics offers on all of its robotic toys. For a nominal additional cost, the robot toy's box is opened, the annoying tape,... - December 12, 2008 - Paradise Robotics

Creative Eco Gift Never Stops, Now at Whole Foods Markets

Kvale Good Natured Games of Saint Paul, an inventor and distributor of eco-friendly board games, is supplying Mid-Atlantic Whole Foods Market stores with its best-selling Head1Liners game. Rather than a game about environmental matters, Head1Liners is a full-fledged party game with creativity and laughter, manufactured with authentic sustainable measures, including colorful recycled glass tokens. Without a singular correct answer, Head1Liners games are only limited by easy use of imagination. - December 12, 2008 - Kvale Good Natured Games, LLC

Earth-Friendly, U.S.-Made Toys Top Holiday Lists

Organic, Sustainable, Green, Safe, and Simple Toys with Value Drive Sales - December 11, 2008 - Rosie Hippo

A Little Toy That's Free and Making a Big Difference This Holiday Season

They are offering to people who can't really afford to purchase expensive toys this Christmas a free toy for a small nominal shipping fee. This is an all American made green toy that is making a difference in the world. - December 07, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.

GoGamer.com Announces White Friday Sale

GoGamer.com, the leading online game retailer, will be running an amazing White Friday special on over 30 video game, PC game and accessory items. - December 05, 2008 - GoGamer.com

JumpSport Trampolines Now Available in New Zealand

New Zealand trampoline retailer now shipping world's safest trampolines and accessories. - December 03, 2008 - JumpSport

Mom Owned Nookums™ Offers Substantial Savings to Fill the Stockings of Santa’s Tiniest Tots

Nookums™, a manufacturer of innovative baby products, announces its annual Black Friday Holiday Sale with savings of 25% off its entire stock of Paci-Plushies™. Ideal for infants from two months and up, Paci-Plushies™ are the only detachable pacifier holder of its kind that... - November 23, 2008 - Paci-Plushies

Flibbix Game Builds Critical Acclaim

One of the most critically-acclaimed new board games of 2008, Flibbix, is quickly becoming one of the most popular games of this holiday season. - November 23, 2008 - Merillian, LLC

ZuiGames.com Now Offers 84 Kids Games

ZuiGames, the online kids games portal, now offers 84 free kid-friendly Flash games on its site. - November 17, 2008 - KidZui

NanoTech Entertainment Introduces the Ultimate Pinball Game Controller with Pinball Wizard

New NanoTech products feature state of the art pinball technology. - November 14, 2008 - NanoTech Entertainment, Inc.

MMOhub.org; The New #1 Source for Free Online Mmorpgs and MMOs

Their goal is to find and organize every free online MMORPG and MMO available on the internet on one MMORPG website. - November 10, 2008 - MMOhub.org

Gamertrainer.com, LLC Launches Holiday Gift Certificate Program Provides Unique Gift for “The Gamer That Has Everything”

Gamertrainer.com is launching a holiday gift certificate program that provides a unique gift alternative for people shopping for gamers - private, online video game lessons for games ranging from Guitar Hero® to World of Warcraft®. - November 06, 2008 - Gamertrainer.com, LLC

KidSteam Brings Back a Piece of American Amusement History for Children During the Holidays and Makes the Cover of the Hammacher Schlemmer Gift Catalog

KidSteam® brings back a piece of American amusement history for use in your backyard. These kid-powered rides were beloved by an estimated 40-60 million American children while operating at amusement parks across America from the 1940’s through the 1960’s. The rides used no... - November 04, 2008 - KidSteam

Local Wine Enthusiasts Create Washington Wine Trails the Board Game

The just released board game, Washington Wine Trails, was created and designed by Joe Mason Seth Portteus and Dave Portteus and is sold by game company Mind Games LLC. Friends and family will enjoy gathering to play this exciting new game that is both fun and educational. Players will learn about... - November 04, 2008 - Mind Games LLC

Zingz-This is the Unbelievable Story of How Two Savvy Entrepreneurs Competed with the Toy Industry Goliaths and Succeeded in Creating Their Own Thriving Toy Business

Just as there is more than one way to skin a cat, there is definitely more than one way to market a product to American consumers. - October 30, 2008 - Flavourset Promotions and Public Relations

Free Specialty Toys Report Offers Sound Investments This Holiday Season: TDmonthly’s Comprehensive Report Has Answers for Safety-Conscious, Economical Shoppers

Parents seeking safe, quality toys this holiday season — at a time when the economy demands informed choices — can consult TDmonthly Magazine's free 2008 Specialty Toys Report to find more than 200 toys, games and gifts designed to provide value for years to come. - October 24, 2008 - ToyDirectory.com® and TDmonthly™ Magazine

Leashtec LLC to Unveil New Innovative Product at DEMA 2008; the DiveLeash Makes Worldwide Debut

Leashtec LLC, creator of the unique GameLeash and CamLeash, will unveil their latest neoprene wrist strap, the DiveLeash, at this year's DEMA Show. Based on success of the GameLeash and CamLeash, the DiveLeash was designed by divers to connect compact cameras, camcorders, and handhelds when diving,... - October 23, 2008 - Leashtec LLC

Bridge Street Toys Introduces New "Boston Manor" Building Set

Bridge Street Toys, the proud maker of the often NAPPA awarded "Girder and Panel" building sets and the HYDRODYNAMIC building set, are proud to announce the newest addition to their building set toy line called "Boston Manor". This building toy, when finished, is a beautiful... - October 22, 2008 - Bridge Street Toys

Wex Rex Presents Marx Toys & Rare Playsets in Oct. 25 PRWAuctions.com Toy Auction

Wex Rex Collectibles presents items in the Oct. 25th auction featuring mint in box Ben Hur and Wagon Train Playsets, a mint boxed "Wanted: Dead or Alive" Target Set, 1930s windup Motorcycle with Sidecar and many more Marx Toys. Marx was one of the most important toy companies of the 20th... - October 17, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles

Market Square at Unicorn Lake in Denton, Texas, Hires KW Commercial to Lease 190,000 of Retail and Office Space

KW Commercial, a division of Keller Williams Ralty, Inc. announced today that it has been hired as the leasing agent for Market Square at Unicorn Lake, an upscale 136-acre retail development in Denton, Texas. KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North will be responsible for leasing 190,000 SF of retail and office space for Shelton Development. Many businesses have already acquired locations within the development including Cinemark 14 Theaters, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Spring Creek Barbeque. - October 11, 2008 - KW Commercial - Dallas Metro North

Spooky Halloween Gifts, Helium Balloons and Gruesome Chocolate Treats from Big Fat Balloons

It’s the spookiest night of the year, All Hallows Eve or, as we have come to know it better, Halloween, and what better excuse for a ghostly celebration. So, dig out your pumpkins, wake up the zombies and get ready for the creepiest party of the year. To get you into the true... - October 08, 2008 - Big Fat Balloons

Blockdot Releases New Game for Lego Racers

Dallas-based Blockdot has released “Crosstown Craze,” a racing game for LEGO©, one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials for children. The game, which was created to promote the newest LEGO Racers Tiny Turbos product launch, allows players to race LEGO vehicles... - October 02, 2008 - Blockdot

Retailnet Group, LLC Announces Its On-Demand "Digital Store Tours" Service

Retailnet Group, LLC has announced its on-demand digital store tour that will provide its clients with over 500 store galleries from across 400 different retailers and 15 markets. This on-demand service enables its clients to be able to tour stores from around the world without leaving home. - September 26, 2008 - Retailnet Group LLC

Kids Toy Club Adds Innovative Resources to Help Educational Toy Buyers Make Smart Choices

The serious shopper would often struggle to make informed choices when it comes to Educational toys. Kids Toy Club has embarked on an initiative new in the toy retail business: supplying buyers with a resource library about child development and educational toys on its online store. - September 04, 2008 - Kids Toy Club

Toys: Online Toy Retailer Teams Up with Top Child Development Experts to Save Parents Time and Money

Online toy retailer, prodigytoysbaby.com has teamed up with top child development experts to assist parents in choosing appropriate toys for their child's age group. They bill themselves as the company that focuses on children's well-being instead of sales. According to prodigytoysbaby.com owner, Brian Santana, toy retailers need to take more responsibility for the type of toys they sell instead of offering the newest craze on the market that might have a negative impact on children. - August 31, 2008 - Prodigy Toys Baby

Start-Up Media Company Itechpoint, Inc. Has Launched Getbestcoupons.com to Help Shoppers Find Free Coupons and Offers from Brand Name Stores Easily

Getbestcoupons.com presents free coupons and offers from variety of brand name stores. One can search for coupons in many different ways. It predominantly presents online coupons and offers. Users can use these coupon codes while checking out and get the discounts. - August 24, 2008 - Itechpoint, Inc.

Gamertrainer.com, LLC Launches Service to Provide Private, Online Training Sessions to Console and PC Gamers of Any Skill Level

Gamertrainer.com, a portal dedicated to helping players learn gaming skills training, announced the launch of its website and service today. The website serves all levels of gamers from novices to professionals and promises tips, guides and hourly private lessons provided by skilled instructors. - August 23, 2008 - Gamertrainer.com, LLC

Sixteen Wins TDmonthly Top Toy 2008 Award

Sixteen, the highly acclaimed card game by Alpine Games, has won yet another award; TDmonthly's Top Toy 2008 Award. This award recognizes a combination of coveted qualities: superior design and materials, safety, excellent play value, innovation in the way the product is conceived and executed,... - August 19, 2008 - Alpine Games, LLC

Robosoft Ports Battlestations Midway to the Mac

The worldwide release of Battlestations Midway for the Mac continues the run of top games ported to the Mac by Robosoft. - August 17, 2008 - Robosoft Technologies

The Better Binky Holder: Mom Invented Pacifier Accessory Brings Sleep to Exhausted Parents

Paci-Plushies, invented by a mother of two, makes pacifiers easily accessible for little hands during the night, helping babies and parents sleep better. - August 15, 2008 - Paci-Plushies

iCherish Turns Crinkly Crayon and Finger Painted Kids Art Into Eye-Popping Multimedia Web Presentations

Take the hassle out of displaying and preserving children's artwork using digital media to show and share your child's precious masterpieces anytime and anywhere. - August 07, 2008 - MixedMedia

Stay Home, Play a Game and Have Fun During Million Minute Family Challenge

Organizers of this year’s Million Minute Family Challenge™ are expecting game playing to be at an all-time high, considering that gas prices have set records and the costs of other entertainment options are increasing. “The idea of staying home and having a game night is... - August 06, 2008 - Patch Products

Disc-Golf Legend, Ralph Williamson Adopts Toobee® the Amazing Flying Can for Fun and Demonstration

Longest going unknown fad in the world that is helping children. - August 04, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.

Patch Products Games Will Entertain Red Robin Guests

Diners at Red Robin® restaurants nationwide will satisfy their minds along with their appetites when they play the award-winning Buzzword® game and the brand-new Buzzword Junior game. Patch Products and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers are teaming up to offer restaurant guests the chance to... - August 03, 2008 - Patch Products

NHL Wife Invents Best Selling Pacifier Accessory to Eliminate the Problem of Lost Pacifiers

Paci-Plushies™, Available at PaciPlushies.com, are Big Hit Among NHL Hockey Wives and Moms Everywhere. - July 11, 2008 - Paci-Plushies

All American Made Flying Toy Guaranteed for Life

First American toy company to guarantee its green flying toy for life with all donations going to www.cannedwarwer4kids.org. - July 10, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.

Shocker Toys' Updated 2008 San Diego Comic Con Exclusives and Booth Info

Shocker Toys brings the best and newest toys and exclusives to the San Diego Comic Con show in July. - July 07, 2008 - Shocker Toys LLP

Mindgammon, the Linear Backgammon Game. The Wait is Almost Over.

The anticipation of the arrival of Mindgammon at retail outlets has been overwhelming. This innovative, exciting, and fast-paced variation of Backgammon is expected to hit select stores in October 2008. - June 27, 2008 - Mindgammon Inc

MRM Classroom Connections New Products for Teachers and Parents

Teaching Is a Calling, Not a Job. Maria Rios-Marrero director of MRM Classroom Connections creator of Word Wall Words for First Grade and Word Wall Words for Second Grade has a passion for teaching and learning. As a teacher for 25 years, she taught children with special needs, language concerns,... - June 21, 2008 - MRM Classroom Connections LLC

Derscheid Games Announces Bonus to First 100 Preorders of 18IA:Building Iowa's Railroads

Discounted preorders for the boardgame 18IA: Building Iowa's Railroads have begun, and include bonus material for the first 100 customers preordering. - June 18, 2008 - Derscheid Games

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Free Magazine

GamerZines.com produces one-off magazine dedicated to the year’s hottest PlayStation 3 title. Includes introduction to Metal Gear Solid 4, official interview and MGS4 videos. - June 12, 2008 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd

Wiigolive Celebrates Global Launch

Wiigolive.com is a new video game website based on Nintendo and its Wii game the worlds hottest consumer product with global brand recognition. Plus forum, posts and ebay shopping platform in 11 languages allow for great interactivity. - May 29, 2008 - Wiigolive