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Indie Bookstore Little Shop of Stories 10th Anniversary Celebration
The downtown Decatur Sq. will be bubbling with activity on May 2nd. A quadruple celebration of the Little Shop of Stories 10th Anniversary, Independent Bookstore Day, Children's Book Week and Free Comic Book Day. Bounce houses, free comics, popsicles, crafts and so much more. - April 20, 2015 - Little Shop of Stories
Pleyworld.com: LEGO Hobbyists Can Now Win Cash Prizes for Building with Multipley
Pleyworld.com, a product of Pley.com, announces the launch of Multipley, a global contest that allows all LEGO fans to win cash for their designs. The contest runs from April 15 to July 15 and will award prizes in two categories: ages 13 and below and 14 and up. More details of the contest are available at http://www.pleyworld.com/multipley. - April 18, 2015 - Pley
Fractional Toy Story Helps Disabled Veterans and Children Enjoy the Outdoors
Fractional Toy Store now provides all terrain wheelchair rentals to help disabled veterans and children enjoy outdoor activities. - April 05, 2015 - Fractional Toy Store
Silly Kid Games Inspires a New Generation of Gamers with Games That Are Innovative, Entertaining, and Visually Appealing
The company’s soon-to-be-released Golem Academy card game entices players with an expertly crafted quest, exciting game play, and eye-popping action anime-inspired artwork. - March 27, 2015 - Silly Kid Games, LLC
Soccer City. The Strategy Board Game for Football Lovers. New Crowdfunding Campaign Coming Soon.
Please allow Elegé to give you an update on Soccer City new developments. Elegé is re-launching their Kickstarter campaign to produce the English edition of Soccer City, The Beautiful Game. - March 23, 2015 - Elege Iberica
Assumptions - a New Card Game Where Everyone Gets Stereotyped
A graphic designer from Ithaca, New York is trying to create a hilarious and simple card game where first impressions are the only impressions. - March 21, 2015 - You Think This Is A Game LLC
Strange Magic Game Releases New Game - Fortunata
The company has been in business for about twenty-five years and this is its second game to market, according to Game Developer Kent Mitchell. Mitchell says another way of looking at it is that this company has been around for a long time and is still steadily making games. - March 04, 2015 - Strange Magic Games
Pacific Solution Marketing Licensed to Produce NARUTO Anime Series Weapons Replicas
Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc., a leading wholesale distributor and manufacturer of knives, swords and other high-end cutlery products, has announced an exclusive licensing agreement with VIZ Media, LLC to produce and market all weapons replicas featured in the popular animated series NARUTO... - February 27, 2015 - Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc.
It’s Just Soup Studies Wants to Kickstart your Tabletop RPG with Epic Hero and Villain Feat Cards
Epic Hero Cards Tabletop RPG Kickstarter - Take extra attacks, recharge spells, and fight like a boss in any RPG. - February 19, 2015 - ItsJustSoup
Bliss-Box Presents the KS for Its Universal USB Adapter
Announcing the kick off date of the 4-play from, Bliss-Box. Bliss-Box, the makers of the universal USB adapter for retro controller has built a design in a mass production scale and is now available. The 4-Play Kickstarter launch is ready for March 2015. See details here:... - February 17, 2015 - Bliss-Box LLC
MBC3 Joins NewBoy in a Long Term Toy Partnership
MBC3, the leading kids TV channel in the MENA region, and NewBoy, the region’s leading distributor of toys, stationery, food, and nursery products, announced today a new strategic partnership that appoints NewBoy as MBC3’s toy partner. The partnership will commence on January 01, 2015... - February 11, 2015 - NewBoy FZCO
Game Designers Team Up with thegamecrafter.com for Crowdsales, a Form of Crowd Funding
Game designer, Avery Nubson, will released his card game, Wild Guns, on thegamecrafter.com as a crowdsale project. For each sale, the game gets a discount eventually reaching over 30% savings on Wild Guns. - January 28, 2015 - Nubson
Sini Protector of the Animals by Zeenie Dollz Wins the Best of the Year Award at Family Review Center
The winners of the prestigious Best of the year Award have been announced at Family Review Center. - January 02, 2015 - Family Review Center
Time Vault Games Sponsored Player, Cody Lingelbach, Takes Second in the TCGplayer Invitational
Time Vault Games, a Portland, Oregon game store, sponsored Magic: The Gathering player Cody Lingelbach in the TCGplayer invitational in Indianapolis, Indiana, the TCGplayer.com MaxPoint Series Championship. TCGplayer.com MaxPoint Series events all lead up to the MaxPoint Series Championship, one of... - December 20, 2014 - Time Vault Games
The SMART Playbook Earns 2014 Academics’ Choice Smart Book Award for Mind-Building Excellence
The SMART Playbook has been honored with a 2014 Academics’ Choice Smart Book Award, a prestigious seal of educational quality, reserved only for the best mind-building media and toys. The independent Academics’ Choice Awards program and its seal of excellence are recognized worldwide by consumers and educational institutions as a mark of genuinely effective learning tools that stimulate the mind, and provide potential for the student to fully develop higher order thinking skills. - December 02, 2014 - The SMART Playbook
Innovation Direct™ to Interface with Manufacturers on Behalf of Ito's Towers Invention
An innovative new game designed to provide a number of benefits beyond entertainment, the Ito’s Towers, has been developed by Jose D. Alvarez of Winnetka, California. The invention's unique design creative and engaging rules of gameplay encourage full family participation. The Ito’s... - December 01, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
MotoTec 24V Electric Mini Bike - a Safe and Adventurous Bike for Kids
UrbanScooters.com, a renowned America based company is now offering the MotoTec Electric Mini Bike. This motorized mini bike is especially designed for kids and features two speed settings of 7 mph and 13 mph, a comfortable seat, a battery level indicator and angle adjustable handlebars that make the mini bike easier to control. - November 19, 2014 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
BrickSwag: The Ultimate Holiday Gift for LEGO Fans
Brick Builders Club offers an epic monthly membership box. It's BrickSwag for LEGO fans! For more information, please visit: http://brickswag.brickbuildersclub.com/. - November 15, 2014 - Brick Builders Club
The Magic of a Personalized Children’s Gift
We are in full swing in the season of thanks; a time that is special for many of us, regardless of what we celebrate. Whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, we tend to buy the people who are special to us gifts that reflect our sentiments. There is no greater person to give a gift to than a child. Giving a special gift to a child, particularly a customized gift, is incredibly rewarding to the gift giver and absolutely special to the one who receives it. - November 14, 2014 - MyFairyTaleBooks
MotoTec Electric Speed Go 36V Electric Skateboard Now Offered by UrbanScooters.com
UrbanScooters.com has introduced a new product - the "MotoTec Electric Speed-Go 36V Electric Skateboard." This skateboard has a 500 watt motor that drives a skater to speeds of up to 20mph. The product is uniquely designed with two wheels instead of four. - November 12, 2014 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Juvenile and Childcare Products: SGS to Hold Seminar on Regulation Updates
SGS to hold a seminar on juvenile and childcare products regulation updates on 20 November 2014 in Aix-en-Provence, France. - November 06, 2014 - SGS
Lainie’s Way Celebrates Fifth Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, November 8, 2014
Nationwide Shopping Event Encourages Families to Support the Local Toy Stores they Love. - November 05, 2014 - Lainie's Way
Yellow Scope Aims to Make a Different Kind of Science Kit for Girls
Yellow Scope, a Portland-based startup creating rigorous science kits for girls, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $25,000. The campaign will run through December 22, 2014. - November 05, 2014 - Yellow Scope
Innovation Direct™ to Introduce Octopong Invention to Potential Licensees in Industry
An innovative and functional new twist on a widely popular game, the Octopong, has been developed by Jade Burnett of Arvada, Colorado. The invention's unique design provides its users a version of the game Beer Pong that offers a number of advantages over the conventional form that currently exists. - November 03, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Help Put a Smile on Every Child’s Face This Holiday Season
BrickWarriors has just started their 4th annual Toys for Tots promotion. From Nov 1st through Nov 30th, they're going to be donating 5% of all online sales to Toys for Tots. BrickWarriors LLC offers custom Lego compatible helmets, armor, weapons, and accessories. All BrickWarriors toys fit seamlessly with LEGO minifigures. For more information about BrickWarriors, please visit their website. - November 02, 2014 - BrickWarriors
SGS Complimentary Live Webinar: Are Your Juvenile Products Safe?
Everything professionals need to know about the EU chemical requirements. - November 01, 2014 - SGS
Town Square Toys Celebrating 4th Anniversary with Week Long Celebration
Town Square Toys is the premier toy store in Mansfield. As a "thank you" to their loyal customers they are hosting giveaways and prizes during their week-long, fourth anniversary celebration. - October 18, 2014 - Town Square Toys
Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Promotional Efforts for Alexander the Great Chess Game Invention
An innovative and entertaining new twist on a globally popular game, the Alexander The Great Chess Game, has been developed by Biljana Golubova of Downers Grove, Illinois. The invention's unique design provides its users with a version of the game of chess that offers considerably more options in... - October 04, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Marketing Representative for MoBall Invention
An innovative new twist on existing sporting goods products designed to offer its users unprecedented functionality, the MoBall, has been developed by Roal R. Johnson of Avon, Connecticut. The invention's unique design greatly enhances the use of a variety of the playing balls of different... - October 01, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Licensing Campaign for Patented Pokerthrow Invention
A fun new twist on a widely popular card game, the Pokerthrow, has been developed by Richard Humphreys, Jr. of Delaware, Ohio. The invention's unique design and rules of game play render it an entertaining and fun game alternative for multiple participants. The Pokerthrow involves more strategy... - September 26, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Reimagined Playing Cards Soar to $57,000 in Kickstarter
Seasons Playing Cards launched their playing cards on Kickstarter last week and blew past their $35,000 funding goal in just 22 hours. The project is now at $57,000 and climbing. See why Kickstarter loves Seasons Playing Cards. - September 17, 2014 - Seasons Playing Cards
MotoTec 36V Electric Pocket Bike Released by Online Scooter Retailer UrbanScooters.com
UrbanScooters.com, an online retailer offering small sized personal transportation and recreational vehicles, has added the new MotoTec Electric Pocket Bike to its inventory. - September 12, 2014 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Marketing Representatives for Max Blaster Invention
An innovative new product that puts a fun twist on a widely used water toy, the Max Blaster, has been developed by Mechee Johnson of Gainesville, Georgia. The invention's unique design enables its users to enjoy a water gun toy that is a significantly enhanced model of a conventional version of the... - September 02, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
UrbanScoot 100w Electric Scooter - the Newest Scooter for Kids at UrbanScooters.com
UrbanScooters.com is now offering the UrbanScoot 100w Electric Scooter to customers across the nation. The product is a mini electric scooter especially designed for kids aged eight years or above. The product carries many additional features like chain drive and variable speed twist throttle. - September 02, 2014 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
UrbanScooters.com Now Offers the Electric MotoTec 24V Mini Quad for Kids
The MotoTec Mini Quad is now featured at online motorized scooter and bike shop, UrbanScooters.com. This 24V quad is for kids age 5 - 8, travels up to 8 mph and can be ridden for approximately one hour on a single charge. - August 29, 2014 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Global4PL Announces Major Global Supply Chain Agreement with Unipak Designs
Global4PL Supply Chain Services, an industry leading supply chain consulting and global trade management company, announced today that Unipak Designs, a mayor toy designer and manufacturer, has selected Global4PL to provide customs brokerage and freight forwarding services. This new contract... - August 28, 2014 - Global4PL
MotoTec 24V Electric Dirt Bike is Newly Introduced by UrbanScooters.com
UrbanScooters.com, America’s number one online store for electric and gas scooters and related parts and accessories has added a new product to their inventory. The MotoTec 24V Electric Dirt Bike is now available to customers across the nation. The bike is specially designed by a team of experts with the safety of kids of age 12 and above in mind. - August 26, 2014 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ to be at Forefront of Presentation of Time Machine Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative new product designed as an eye-catching new toy, the Time Machine, has been developed by Ronnie Jenkins of Youngstown, Ohio. The invention's unique design provides children with a product based on one of the most commonly fantasized about concepts throughout generations. The Time... - August 24, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Teensy Studios Launches 6 Games for the Android Wear Platform
The indie mobile gaming company, Teensy Studios has announced the release of 6 new games for Android wearable devices. These games cover different genres and offer a lot of fun for the new Android Wear platform. - August 21, 2014 - Teensy Studios
Panal Puzzle Adds New Depth to Traditional Block Puzzles
Panal Puzzle is a simple, yet challenging puzzle game about shape and color that builds on the traditional block or tangram style puzzle by incorporating color into the mix. As you place the pieces on the board, the overlapping red, green, and blue tiles turn white. When the entire board has turned... - August 16, 2014 - J&J Studios LLC
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Marketing for Roll-A-Word Invention
An innovative new game product that is both entertaining and educational, the Roll-A-Word, has been developed by Gary Caffrey of Cobleskill, New York. The invention's unique design provides its participants with enhancement of vocabulary and spelling skills in a fun way. The Roll-A-Word boasts... - August 15, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Custom Action Figures for the Hero in You. Become a Custom Action Figure with Just 2 Images.
Herobuilders.com all new custom action figures superstore. Now you can have a custom action figure that looks talks and dresses just like you or your favorite person with just 2 images. - August 13, 2014 - HeroBuilders
The Game of Legends - An Exciting Kickstarter Project
Have you ever wondered why most students never learn basic financial knowledge at school? And why is it mostly no fun at all to learn anything at school? We don't think about it often, but most teenagers have no idea about basic things regarding stock markets, investments, or setting up a business. - August 10, 2014 - The Game of Legends
Pop Out Pets™ Debuts as First Multi-Transformative Plush Toy for Kids
New, multi-transforming plush toy animals entice children to discover and explore while learning about conservation and the protection of wildlife at a time when extinction rates reach their highest levels in history. - August 10, 2014 - Beyond Wonder, Inc.
Monster Factory Successfully Launches Its New Toy Line, the Mythicals, on Kickstarter
Monster Factory, has a new line of plush toys coming to life—thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign. The project, entitled The Mythicals: Handmade Plush Toys, was launched on Tuesday, July 15th. In only six days, with contributions from a slew of generous backers, the Monster Factory secured their $12,000 goal enabling them to start production on the first three characters in the new collectable line. - July 25, 2014 - Monster Factory
Pacific Solution Marketing Licensed to Produce BLEACH Anime Series Replica Swords
Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc. announces an exclusive licensing partnership with VIZ Media, LLC to produce weapons replicas from the widely popular BLEACH Anime series. - July 24, 2014 - Pacific Solution Marketing, Inc.
Innovative Toy Wins National Award and Conquers Bedtime
Dream Team Pets is a new educational kids’ toy. It’s a bedtime sleep aid that introduces a unique method for helping kids fall asleep, and it’s becoming very popular. Dream Team Pets recently won a Tillywig Sterling Fun Award and has also been featured in several blogs. - July 22, 2014 - OIC Toys
National Lekotek Center Announces New Sensory Sensitivity Product by Undercover Tape
The National Lekotek Center is a toy lending library and resource center for children with special needs and their families. The National Lekotek Center has collaborated with Undercover Tape to make families aware of a resource that can help their children with sensory sensitivities and... - July 18, 2014 - National Lekotek Center
Meet the Mythicals! Monster Factory Unveils New Line of Handmade Plush Toys in Kickstarter Campaign
Monster Factory is re-imagining everyone’s favourite mythical beasts… in adorable plush form! They hope to raise enough funds via Kickstarter to have their new line manufactured in Toronto, Canada. - July 17, 2014 - Monster Factory
NewProductHelp.com Serving as Licensing Representative for Egg Eggcessory Invention
Mike H., New York resident and inventor, recently contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Egg Eggcessory concept to potential licensees over the next 2 years. An innovative new product designed to provide a fun new twist to a traditional holiday... - July 16, 2014 - New Product Help, Inc.