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Rhode Island Comic Con Hosts Toy and Memorabilia Auction

After a successful toy buying event in January, Altered Reality Entertainment, owners of Rhode Island Comic Con, the Biggest Show in the Smallest State, in partnership with Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers and Travis Landry, will hold a Toy, Comic, and Collectible Auction at noon on Saturday, March... - March 13, 2016 - Altered Reality Entertainment, LLC

Gaming Company’s Initial Kickstarter Aims to Place "Spies" Into Family Homes

“Master of Spies,” a quick and fun tabletop card game for 2-4 players, is launched by Move Rate 20 Games and ideal for gamers & gaming families. - March 02, 2016 - Move Rate 20 Games LLC

Diverse Insights New York Toy Fair Edition

Diverse Insights' Favorite Things New York Toy Fair Edition - February 20, 2016 - Diverse Marketing

Diverse Marketing Announces Strategic Partnership

Diverse Marketing announces their strategic partnership with High Five, Inc. in the Mid-Atlantic States. - February 12, 2016 - Diverse Marketing

PowerVision Robot Unveils Their First Consumer Drone

PowerEgg drone features innovative “egg” design for compactness and stability. - February 09, 2016 - PowerVision Robot Corp

RC 3D Programmable Humanoid Robot at Toycome.com: An Intelligent Life Ahead

Toycome.com is one of the renowned stores that provides radio controlled products and toys online. Now, they have launched the 3D programmable humanoid robot, to their amazing RC product collection. In the present era, smartphone’s, interactive apps and features has become an essential part... - February 03, 2016 - Toycome

BestRCCopters Corp Smashed Sales Records

Company officials shared the data for the year, stating a 350% increase in revenue over the previous year. - January 21, 2016 - BestRcCopters.com

2016 National Parenting Product Award Goes to StickerKid

StickerKid was just awarded with the prestigious National Parenting Products Award Seal. Families are encouraged to label everything for their children while attending daycare, pre-school, school, camp or after school activities, and StickerKid has an award-winning solution for this. - January 15, 2016 - StickerKid

Ronald Robinson Enterprises Releasing New Indie Board Game - Ron Robinson's Can You Dig It Classic Soul and Motown Trivia Game

An Indie Board game about the Rich History of Classic Soul and Motown Trivia. The game is geared for the Baby Boomer generation. - January 09, 2016 - Ronald Robinson Enterprises

Champion Thread to Market Vipac Vinyl Packaging in Bedding and Fashion Market

The supplier of sewing threads and other sewn-products components is partnering with the leading manufacturer of vinyl packaging products to extend the market reach and application of vinyl zipper bags in the fashion, textile and broader soft goods manufacturing market. - January 08, 2016 - Champion Thread Company

Bouncer Depot Announces the Winner of Best Selling Commercial Inflatable Bounce House for 2015

Bounce Houses are no child’s play, and Bouncer Depot proves why they are the undisputed leader in the manufacturing and sales of Bounce Houses in the USA. - December 28, 2015 - Bouncer Depot

U.S. Toy Company Names Andrew Hennessey National Account Sales Manager

Andrew will concentrate on pursuing new business opportunities in different market segments across the country. - December 22, 2015 - U.S. Toy Company

Innovation Direct™ Tabbed to Represent Cli-Che Invention to Potential Licensees

A simple yet innovative new board game product, the Cli-Che, has been developed by inventor William McDonald of Detroit, Michigan. The invention’s unique design and format enables users of virtually all ages to enjoy an entertaining and challenging game. The Cli-Che could potentially... - December 19, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Escape Room Live to Add Edgar Allan Poe Themed Restaurants

Escape Room Live, the premier live escape game corporation in the US, is expanding their offerings to include Edgar Allan Poe themed Restaurant/Bars with attached escape rooms. Live action gaming is the hottest new trend in entertainment around the world with new television shows "Race to Escape" and the slated "Celebrity Escape Room" emphasizing recent consumer demand for novel experiences. www.escaperoomlive.com. - December 11, 2015 - Escape Room Live LLC

STEREO LEARNING: A Shortcut to Solid Knowledge. An Interactive Presentation Launches Online.

In the first 20 minutes, it explains how preschoolers master big numbers and long operations. Then - how stereo learning supports them through school, prepares them to understand science and engineering, and introduces them to real computer programming. - December 10, 2015 - SIX PROJECTS

World's First "Kick Flipping Scooter"

Not many times in history do you have an opportunity to create a new sport! Fliptechscooters.com has re-invented the world's fastest growing sport - New Patented Flipping Scooter Deck Technology allows scooter riders to do the world's first tricks that have never been able to be performed before Flip Tech Scooters! - December 03, 2015 - Flip Tech Scooters

Record Breaking Freestanding Card Tower Built by Kardtects

Kardtects builds over a 26 foot high freestanding card tower and breaks previous record. - November 30, 2015 - Kardtects

TCG Toys Launches New Puzzle Collection with Artwork by American Artist Heronim

TCG Toys announces the Heronim Puzzle Collection with artwork from the award-winning American artist. Heronim's Americana artwork is a favorite of puzzlers everywhere and has been portrayed in one of the most successful puzzle collections of the past 20 years. The new puzzle collection will be available in 300-piece, 500-piece, 1000-piece, and Deluxe Multi-Pack collections, and is expected to be available at top US and Canadian retailers in Spring 2016. - November 24, 2015 - TCG Toys

International Kendama Competition - Mall of America

Sweets Kendamas hosts its 3rd annual International Kendama Competition at the Mall of America on November 15 (Finals). Pro players from around the world will compete head-to-head with local players to win the First Place $3,000 + Trip to the 2016 Kendama World Cup in Hatsukaichi, Japan. Locally (KARE11 and FOX9) and internationally televised to Japan (TV Japan), the event will be Livestreamed to the world. - November 06, 2015 - Sweets Kendamas, LLC

Penny Auction Site HappyBidDay Reveals 5-Year Birthday Specials

HappyBidDay celebrates 5 years in business with incredible specials and savings. - November 02, 2015 - Happy Bid Day

Geek Fever Games and Firepeng Games Join Forces

Geek Fever Games is proud to announce a definitive agreement to merge with Firepeng Games, based in Middletown, CT. Geek Fever owners, Jason Miceli and Matt Plourde, are excited to add Firepeng owner, Tim Mierzejewski, as an equal partner to the team. Together, Jason, Matt, and Tim will pursue Geek... - October 28, 2015 - Geek Fever Games

Redneck Pontoons Unleashes Water Fun for 450 RC Helicopter Pilots

Redneck Pontoons is making a big splash among pilots of 400 and 450-sized RC helicopters. Of all the accessories available for these copters, the Redneck Pontoons grips are definitely the most fun. Just change out the existing helicopter skids for the Redneck Pontoons grips, strap on some empty 16... - October 16, 2015 - Redneck Pontoons

Launch of Drink n' Delegate

Drink n' Delegate launched on Kickstarter. - October 15, 2015 - Drink n' Delegate

Settlers of Catan® Meets Risk® in a New Strategy Game – Middle Empire

Middle Empire, a new quick playing strategy game combining familiar aspects of Settlers of Catan and Risk. - October 09, 2015 - NateCo Holdings LLC

Introducing POP Qs Party Games, Where Decorations and Fun Come Together in a Cool, “Questionable” Way

Balloons with clever questions inside make date night, baby showers, bridal showers and other exciting life events POP! - September 23, 2015 - POP Qs Party Games

October Toys Resurrects Skeleton Warriors Grimskull Action Figure

Skeleton Warriors are back and still bad to the bone with this 1/18th scale fully articulated Glyos compatible Grimskull action figure! - September 23, 2015 - October Toys

Cabals: The Board Game, an Expandable Card Game (XCG) on Kickstarter

The future of Cabals: The Board Game is now in the hands of the people. The Kickstarter project, from Kyy Games, to fund the Expandable Card Game (XCG) is now live and running until October 18. - September 20, 2015 - Kyy Games

BNKB Games Launch Kickstarter for Unique Anime Inspired Card Game

BNKB Games launches Kickstarter campaign for Masamune, an anime-inspired card game featuring a fusion of deck-building and tower defense! Players challenge one another and a variety of monsters as one of four unique academy pupils, each with their own skills and strengths. - September 19, 2015 - BNKB Games

New Teddy Bear Brings Comfort to Refugee Children

Threadies teddy bears come in sibling pairs: for each teddy bear purchased in the US, its twin is donated to a child refugee, creating a special bond between children across the world. - September 16, 2015 - Threadies

Wisconsin Aviation Offers a Free Seminar “All About Drones”

Wisconsin Aviation, Inc.’s corporate office at Watertown, Wisconsin, announces a free seminar on Sunday, September 13, concerning the fast development of the use of drones, also referred to as “Unmanned Aircraft Systems” (UAS). “Know Before You Fly” is an awareness... - September 05, 2015 - Wisconsin Aviation

Opportunity Arises with the Continuing Rise of Anime and Fantasy Toys

Anime, Fantasy and Game collectibles in store handpicked by industry experts. - August 22, 2015 - HobbyRevo

The Satirical Card Game, "Election," Arrives Just in Time to Mock the Madness of the 2016 Elections

A Mash Up of War and Poker, the Game Lets Players Win or Steal the Highest Office in the Land. - August 21, 2015 - The Election Game

Bleach Anime Replica Swords Clarification

Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc., the exclusive licensed distributor of BLEACH replica swords would like to clarify some misinformation regarding BLEACH replica swords. It has come to the attention of Pacific Solution that due to some miscommunication some customers have been mistakenly informed... - August 21, 2015 - Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc.

Splash Around Launches New Self Sealing Water Balloons

The Scotland-based company, Splash Around, has launched a product sure to help customers fully enjoy their next water balloon fight. Their Self-Sealing Water Balloons are currently being sold on Amazon.com for $17.50. Each pack includes 3 bunches of 37 balloons and 3 water filler nozzle attachments. - August 20, 2015 - Splash Around

Icon Heroes to Produce ABC "Once Upon A Time" Articulated Action Figures

Icon Heroes LLC is proud to announce it has entered into an agreement with ABC Studios to create a new series of collectibles based on the hit ABC television series “Once Upon a Time.” - August 12, 2015 - Icon Heroes, LLC

Geek Fever Games Launches New Card Game, Mars vs. Earth, Following Successful Kickstarter Campaign

Geek Fever Games is proud to announce their newest release, Mars vs. Earth. Mars vs. Earth is a fast and furious card game for 3 to 10 players, playable in 30 to 60 minutes. Mars vs. Earth was originally web published as a Print & Play game in 2012, and following a successful Kickstarter campaign it is now fully published and available to the masses. - August 04, 2015 - Geek Fever Games

India’s Favorite Online Rakhi Store; Send Rakhi & Rakhi Gifts to India via Express Delivery and Free Shipping

Wondering how you can send exclusively amazing Rakhi & Rakhi Gifts without shipping charges? Then visit india.send-rakhi.com because this portal enables you to buy unique & the latest designer Rakhi for this Raksha Bandhan celebration with confidence and on time delivery. - July 31, 2015 - Send Rakhi

Decked Out in White and Ready for Play! Pocono Modern Debut the White Retro Deck Playing Cards. "Four Aces" Rocks Glass Set Match Sleek Mid-Century Modern Design.

The Retro Deck Playing Cards in white have finally arrived fresh off the printing press and are ready for the game table. Funded through Kickstarter by over 300 unique backers, the Retro Deck in white was created in tandem with the original Retro Deck Playing Cards. The decks were inspired by the... - July 22, 2015 - Pocono Modern

ActionCraft Toy Box Will Keep You PaperCrafting in the Mobile World

ActionCraft Toy Box is an arts & crafts mobile application that allows you to create/design your own paper toy, print it on 8x11 cardstock & build it using scissors, a cutter & some glue. - July 17, 2015 - Taktyl Studios

Time Vault Games is Hosting a Magic Origins Prerelease July 11-12

Time Vault Games, the top Magic: The Gathering card buyer and seller in Portland, Oregon, and the rest of the Pacific Northwest, is hosting a Magic Origins Prerelease on July 11th and 12th. On Saturday the 17th at 11:00am, there will be a 2 Headed Giant pre-release. Also on Saturday, events are being held at 12:00pm and 6:30pm. On Sunday the 18th, there will be two events, also at 12:00pm and 6:30pm. - July 10, 2015 - Time Vault Games

Crunchyroll Licenses GINTAMA Anime to Pacific Solution Marketing for Cosplay Accessories

Crunchyroll announces exclusive license agreement with Pacific Solution Marketing to produce GINTAMA replica weapons, umbrellas and cosplay accessories for North American distribution. - June 26, 2015 - Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc.

Shlii Launches Kickstarter for Merpug Plush Toys

A Kickstarter campaign to produce designer plush toys of Merpug, a character from Shlii’s Norfolk Merdogs line. - May 31, 2015 - Shlii Kawaii Toys

KORXX Cork Toys Launch Successful at Kickstarter

KORXX has successfully launched its crowdfunding campaign at Kickstarter. KORXX is the toy brand from the PLES GmbH for toys that are made out of natural cork. The funding will enable further development of the products and the company. - May 22, 2015 - PLES GmbH