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Roboanimatronics: Branding 2.0
All mascots for large corporations create a brand and a memory hook that keeps their messages at the top of the viewers' mind. Animal "spokesthings", such as the Aflac duck, the Geico gecko, and the Exxon tiger, are firmly ingrained in consumers' minds. With the invention of the Internet and the advancement of the web 2.0 trend, similar branding for smaller companies is becoming more of a reality. - June 22, 2007 - Cimetta Design
Preschool Rock Moms BlogTalkRadio Show Seeks Game Show Contestants
Preschool Rock Moms new game show, Pick Jake’s Brain, is giving away great prizes to winners. People wanting to be game show contestants are simply asked to call 646-478-4875 at the start of the show. The Pick Jake’s Brain game show airs every other Saturday at 4pm PST / 7pm EST beginning Saturday, June 16, 2007. - June 13, 2007 - SchoolRock, Inc.
DVDA “Day of Excellence” June 21, 2007 Featuring the 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards Ceremony
Each year, the DVD Association gathers to recognize significant achievements in the DVD Industry. The day of sessions is hosted by THX Best Practices Laboratory and will conclude with the 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards ceremony. The DVDA Excellence Awards program is one of the industry’s longest running events and for the first time, these awards include submissions from the Next Gen formats; HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. - June 08, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
Halo 3 Headlines Issue 7 of Free Xbox 360 Magazine
Latest Issue of 360Zine features Halo 3 preview, GTA IV, Project Gotham Racing 4, Devil May Cry 4 and many more. - June 08, 2007 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Exceptional New Kids Game Wins National Recognition
New Company Brings Award-Winning Children's Game That Provides Big Smiles to Kids, Parents and Teachers. - May 27, 2007 - Poppo Brands LLC
Safety Brainiac – Junior Edition Honored with Coveted Toy Award
Receiving praise and earning awards from independent toy evaluators and organizations can give the little company a fighting chance to grow and prosper in the Toy Industry. Safety Brainiac – Junior Edition is starting to put up a fight by receiving it’s first toy award, the Dr. Toy Best Product Winner for Spring 2007. - May 16, 2007 - Brainiac Games Inc.
Stuff a Zoo - Stuffable Animal Company in the News
Announcing Stuff a Zoo, an online stuffable animal kit company that compares to mall stores. Superb quality animals are available, as well as clothing and other accessories. Bake 'n Bear Birthday Kits are a Stuff a Zoo original. Interactive fun for kids and adults. - May 10, 2007 - Stuff a Zoo
Priceless ‘Haute Couture Toys’ to be Sold at Russian Rhapsody, a Charity Gala Co-sponsored by CHI Tower Miami
Russian Rhapsody is an extraordinary evening of charity, music and fine dining. Presenting outstanding musical talent in a breathtaking London venue, Russian Rhapsody has become a key date in London’s social calendar. - April 19, 2007 - MiamiJustListed.com
Cross Over by SJB Products Wins the Gold Award at Family Review Center
Cross Over was a hit at Family Review Center, when the review team opened the box and found it to be a game easy enough for young children to play, yet engaging enough for adults to enjoy just as much. - April 14, 2007 - Family Review Center
GTA IV and Fable 2 Previewed in Issue 5 of Free Xbox 360 Magazine
360Zine brings news on the most anticipated next gen games to gamers for free. Latest issue includes previews of Grand Theft Auto IV, Fable 2 and Command and Conquer 3 (Xbox 360 version) as well as more award winning games than any other issue. - April 06, 2007 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
OPT Announces the New Meade mySKY Personal Sky Navigator
The new Meade mySKY is an innovative new astrononomy product from Meade Instruments. This interactive, multi-media, hand-held guide to the universe automatically locates and identifies celestial objects in the night sky using the latest in electronic technology. Featuring a full-color LCD screen and the added ability to control a Meade computerized telescope, the Meade mySKY is clearly unlike anything else on the market. - April 05, 2007 - OPT Telescopes
Inanimate Alice Links with Nancy Drew Fans at Her Interactive
Bradfield Collaborates With Her Interactive To Market Inanimate Alice To Her Interactive Fans - March 31, 2007 - The BradField Company
Poppo™ Joins ASTRA
Poppo™ Joins ASTRA, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association, and brings a dose of Poptitude to the specialty toy market. - March 07, 2007 - Poppo Brands LLC
Jada Toys'(TM) Chub City(R) Car Brand to Be Featured in Kids Meals at Burger King(R) Restaurants Nationwide in February
Jada Toys'® Chub City® line of tricked out rides with attitude receives a promotional boost in February when Burger King Corporation launches a worldwide Kids Meal program featuring four toys derived from the hip and edgy character and vehicle-based brand. Chub City, one of the nation's... - February 27, 2007 - Jada Toys
Free Magazine for Sony PSP and Nintendo DS Gamers Launches
HGZine, for handheld gaming, brings top quality editorial to gaming fans of the Sony and Nintendo mobile platforms. - February 22, 2007 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Poppo® Brings Poptitude to Kids and Brain Tumor Society
Donation helps to find cure for children with life-threatening brain tumors - January 29, 2007 - Poppo Brands LLC
TMC Pacific Modelworks Launches New Line of Models from All Eras and Wars
World War II Legends Support Model Maker - December 27, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
You Shoot, You Score with Free Official PES Fanzine
Pro Evolution Soccer 6 fans can now get the inside scoop on some hidden moves that will leave their mates baffled. The new issue of the Official PES6 Fanzine has been published with a Skills Masterclass that includes walkthroughs with included video on 8 special moves, not in the manual. - December 20, 2006 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Gamerzines Publishing Director Talks About Free Magazines
How digital publishing allows company to create free magazines for gamers. - December 20, 2006 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Party with Punzhu
Looking for a great time? "Party with Punzhu." Host your own Punzhu Puzzles Party and add extra laughter and a little competitiveness to your festivities, whether you’re planning a party for four friends or 4,000 employees. - December 20, 2006 - Summerfield's Limited
Biscotti Dresses Available for Spring 2007 at Sandbox Couture
For Children’s Spring Dresses, the Biscotti collection will be an easy choice. - December 10, 2006 - Sandbox Couture
Quasimoto Interactive, Inc. Announces Sale of Quasicade EX through Sam’s Club
Samsclub.com today has listed the Quasicade EX Universal Arcade System bundle with over 250 games and a television with integrated sound. The Quasicade EX is an upright arcade cabinet in black melamine. It will include a Sony PlayStation 2 with popular classic games such as Pac-man, Dig-Dug and... - December 09, 2006 - Quasimoto Interactive, Inc.
Outdoor Toys Direct, Cracking Christmas Sale
Successful toy retailer Outdoor Toys Direct are slashing prices on their TP Toys section just in time for you to buy this Christmas. - December 06, 2006 - Outdoor Toys Direct
Horsetoys.com, Online Toy Store, Benefits from Increase in Online Holiday Sales
Horse Lovers – Shopping Online for Plush Horse Toys, Books and Horse Themed Gifts for the Holiday Season? - December 01, 2006 - HorseToys.com
Cranberry Publishing Ltd Launches Free Emagazine for PC Gamers
Following on from the successful launch of 360Zine, the world’s first free emagazine for Xbox 360 gamers earlier this month, Cranberry is today pleased to announce the immediate availability of the first issue of PCGZine. Like its sister title, PCGameZine is completely free for readers and doesn’t require registration. PCGZine also features some of the best writing from a team of experienced games journalists. - November 30, 2006 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Findaps3.com Helps Subscribers Find Playstation 3 for Christmas
We all want Playstation 3 for Christmas, but only some of us will have one. Findaps3.com may be your competitive advantage. - November 29, 2006 - The Vintage Network
Quasimoto Interactive, Inc. Announces Exclusive Sale of Quasicade FX through Sam’s Club
Quasimoto Quasicade FX arcade machines to be sold at SamsClub.com, a division of Walmart. - November 25, 2006 - Quasimoto Interactive, Inc.
XCM - Extreme Card Manipulation (or X-Treme Card Manipulation)
X-treme Card Manipulation is used by Card Conjurers to perform amazing feats of sleight of hand, dexterity and agility to create masterful routines with a deck of cards. - November 19, 2006 - Card Conjurer, Inc.
New Website Coming for Gaffed Decks
The site of http://www.gaffeddeck.com offers articles and information on "gaffed decks" that are currently being constructed for the March release. - November 19, 2006 - Card Conjurer, Inc.
Teazel 2-Speed Sun Crossword
Teazel, developers of the original Mobile Sudoku, today announced the UK launch of their 2-Speed Sun Crossword. Developed, created and published by Teazel, 2-Speed Sun Crossword offers casual mobile gamers the opportunity to play ten brand new Sun crosswords in one convenient game. Users can... - November 01, 2006 - Teazel Ltd
The All-Seeing Eye Gaffed Deck and Gaff Cards
Classic Card Magic is used by Conjurers to perform amazing feats of sleight of hand and to create illusions with a deck of cards. These are the best card tricks - card miracles. The site of http://www.cardconjurer.com offers articles and specialized supplies for magicians of all levels in the field of prestidigitation, including a new "All-Seeing Eye" deck that is currently being constructed for a March 2007 release. - October 28, 2006 - Card Conjurer, Inc.
Shot In The Dark Mystery Games Launches Host Help Section on Website
Murder Mystery Game provider Shot In The Dark Mystery Games announces the launch of a fun and exciting new section of the mystery games website: Host Help. Host Help offers solutions for hosts and hostesses, tips and tricks for those having a murder mystery game party or any other gala imaginable. - October 27, 2006 - Shot In The Dark Mystery Games
Poppo Leads Resurgence of Everyday Learning and Play
Innovative New Children’s Game Makes Gift-Giving Fabulous Fun. - September 19, 2006 - Poppo Brands LLC
Modular Kaleidoscape Carpet Tile™ Transforms Flooring Design, Installation and Economics for the Hospitality Industry
Binvetec's new Kaleidoscape Carpet Tile will be showcased at the HD Boutique Expo in Miami Beach September 18-19. See the tiles in action at Booth #1872. - September 14, 2006 - Binvetec
Wild Heart Ranch “Kids Club”
Wild Heart Ranch “Kids Club” features free newsletter, free online video games, endangered animal news and contest for children who love animals. Wild Heart Ranch, Inc., (WildHeartRanch.com) wants to be known as more than just a `toy and publishing company’, considering itself... - September 13, 2006 - Wild Heart Ranch, Inc.
Shot In The Dark Mysteries Makes Life More Mysterious
Shot In The Dark Mysteries, a new company out of Calgary, Alberta is making its customers’ lives a lot more mysterious. Shot In The Dark Mysteries offers party hosts an alternative to dull dinner parties, bummer birthday gatherings and funereal family reunions. With mystery games... - August 31, 2006 - Shot In The Dark Mystery Games
The Blobbies Receive Toy of the Year Award for 2006. "Here Come The Blobbies" Receive Book of the Year Award
The Blobbies receive Creative Child Magazine's Toy of the Year Award and Book of the Year Award. - August 28, 2006 - Pers Corporation
Clowns Unlimited: 25 Years and Growing
Since 1981, Clowns Unlimited has proudly supplied the Pacific Northwest with everything from balloons to bounce houses, clowns to carnival games, sumo wrestling to inflatable slides, and everything else in between. With insured, professional planners and staff, an unrivaled inventory, and... - August 08, 2006 - Clowns Unlimited LLC
Parents Use Thwacker to Get Children Out of House
Many adults remember sticking baseball cards in their bicycle spokes and pretending they were riding a motorcycle. A Thwacker is the modern version of the bicycle noisemaker; only durable, louder and even more annoyingly fun. - July 20, 2006 - Thwacker Company
Potty Training Rewards Companion Bear is Here
Scranton Creations has announced the arrival of the new Potty Training Rewards Companion Bear. - July 17, 2006 - Scranton Creations LLC
Dawn M. Morin Earns Discovery Toys Promotion
Dawn M. Morin, Independent Consultant with Discovery Toys®, has been promoted to Group Manager. Ms. Morin has been a distributor with Discovery Toys since December 2002. Her National Team is currently represented in 8 states and is responsible for moving educational and developmental... - June 28, 2006 - Dawn Morin - Discovery Toys Consultant
Real Deal Games’ ‘Parlay’ Receives the Silver Award from Family Review Center
Family Review Center announced that Real Deal Games has been awarded the Silver Award, for their card game known as ‘Parlay’. This award was issued to Real Deal Games on the basis of a 5UP (perfect) Review. - May 05, 2006 - Family Review Center
New Transforming Plush Toys Landing at Toy Fair 2006
The next generation of transforming plush toys will be unveiled at American International Toy Fair 2006. - January 16, 2006 - Pers Corporation
Better Homes & Gardens Selects The Blobbies as Hot Holiday Gift of 2005
The Blobbiemorphers™ line of transforming plush toys has been selected as one of the hottest holiday gifts of 2005 by Better Homes & Gardens magazine. - December 06, 2005 - Pers Corporation
Pookie, Tushka, and the Blobbies receive Nine “Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Awards”
Pers, the cutting edge children’s entertainment company, is proud to announce that its series of interactive books and transforming plush toys have received nine Parent to Parent ADDING WISDOM AWARDS for 2005. - November 25, 2005 - Pers Corporation
Blobbies Selected as Greatest Product of 2005 by iParenting
The Blobbiemorphers™ line of transforming plush toys has received seven iParenting Media Awards for 2005. - November 04, 2005 - Pers Corporation
Dr. Toy Selects the Blobbies as Best Of 2005
The Blobbies® series of educational and entertaining children’s picture books with interactive CD-ROMs has received the "DR. TOY’S 10 BEST TOYS OF 2005" award. - September 19, 2005 - Pers Corporation
Penguin and Polar Bear Pair Receive Outstanding Award
The Pookie and Tushka (r) series of educational and entertaining children’s picture books with interactive CD-ROMs has received an Outstanding Product Award for 2005. - August 10, 2005 - Pers Corporation
Pookie and Tushka Receive a Seal of Excellence Award
The Pookie and Tushka (r) series of educational and entertaining children’s picture books with interactive CD-ROMs has received a Seal of Excellence Award for 2005. - August 04, 2005 - Pers Corporation
The Blobbies Receive Toy Of The Year Award for 2005
Pers® is proud to announce that its first book in the Blobbies® series has received the “Toy of the Year Award” in the Storybook with Characters category at the 2005 Creative Toy Awards, by Creative Child Magazine. The companion Blobbiemorphers™ line of transforming plush toys received a “Preferred Choice Award” in the Plush Toys for Kids category. - July 21, 2005 - Pers Corporation