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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.
Houston Toy Museum Charity Auction
Over 4,000 collectible toys will be sold in auction August 23rd. This is a unique opportunity to own a nostalgic piece of history and support The Houston Children's Hospital at the same time. - July 15, 2014 - Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auctions
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Kelia Toy Invention
An innovative and eye catching new toy product targeted at young children, the Kelia Toy, has been developed by Barbara Jane Grant Jackson of Summerville, South Carolina. The invention's unique design provides young consumers with a safe and entertaining method of enjoying the outdoors. The Kelia... - July 15, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Tap In Time is Now Available for iPhone and iPad
Tap In Time is the Latest iOS Game from Jeans Applications - July 10, 2014 - Jeans Applications
Dumyé and Start Team Up To Help Disadvantaged Children in the UAE
Handmade cloth doll designer Dumyé ran its first therapeutic art workshop for orphans and foster children at the Maria Art Center in Sharjah. Working in collaboration with Start, a non-profit organisation, Dumyé gave girls and boys from the Social Care Centre the opportunity to create their own dolls. The workshop marks the first time Dumyé has made good on its brand pledge to gift a doll to a child in need for every one it sells. - July 06, 2014 - Dumyé
Innovation Direct™ Targeting Potential Licensees on Behalf of Praise Ball Invention
A simple yet innovative new product designed to both entertain and educate children, the Praise Ball, has been developed by Sheila Ivey of Las Vegas, Nevada. The invention's unique design allows children to enjoy physical activity while also being exposed to positive messages. The Praise Ball... - July 02, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative for Magic Car Invention
An innovative and eye-catching new product designed to be enjoyed by both babies and toddlers, the Magic Car, has been developed by Enrique Rodriguez of Gilroy, California. The invention's unique design provides very young children with a multi-functional toy that is sure to capture their attention... - June 29, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Official Licensing Representative for Demchak Toy Invention
An innovative new product designed to entertain and delight young children, the Demchak Toy, has been developed by Michael Demchak of Wheeling, West Virginia. The invention's unique design enables it to capture the attention of its users while also encouraging them to engage in healthy physical... - June 23, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Dallas Buds Develop Free Name-That-Lyric App
Music fans go head-to-head on Lyrics With Friendz’ musical challenges. - June 13, 2014 - Igolf Productions
Skeleton Warriors Action Figures Resurrected by Independent Producer October Toys
Skeleton Warriors are back and still bad to the bone! October Toys is creating a new line of 3.75" scale Glyos compatible PVC action figures starting with Baron Dark! - June 11, 2014 - October Toys
Retroscribe Launches Nationwide Rental Service for Retro Video Games
Subscribers re-discover popular games from the past. - June 10, 2014 - Retroscribe LLC
Somerset/Middlesex JBF is Hosting Its Community Children’s Consignment Sales Event on May 29-June 1
Any parent who has sold items in garage sales or online knows how frustrating it can be. Not only is it hard to make a decent profit from your children’s outgrown and unused items, but the prep work can be a royal pain with little reward. - April 17, 2014 - Somerset/Middlesex Just Between Friends
New iPhone App Creates a Local Online Marketplace of Mutual Friends for Facebook Garage Sale Group Members
Puhsh.com has released their iPhone App as a “Local. Social. Marketplace” which essentially takes the best parts of selling stuff locally and wraps it into a gamified, socially-based marketplace designed specifically for this quickly expanding base of used-retail connoisseurs. - April 08, 2014 - Puhsh Inc
Innovation Direct™ Set to Represent Pick a Duddle Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common problem related to neatness around a home, the Pick A Duddle, has been developed by Charman Tatum of San Diego, California. The invention's unique design helps and encourages children and teenagers to keep their rooms tidy and... - March 24, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Lawn Battleship a New Outdoor Game is Now Live on Kickstarter
New Outdoor Game Launches on Kickstarter. Lawn Battleship is a family-friendly outdoor game that creates an interactive version of a classic board game in your own backyard. - March 19, 2014 - Lawn Battleship
Gametasia: Eight Tabletop Games in One Box, "New Ways to Play the Classics"
Freedom Within Foundation to release Gametasia on KickStarter on April 4th. While it may be Mel Wayne’s first tabletop game, ‘Gametasia’ has all of the hallmarks of a future classic. Not only does the Eight Great Games in one box allow players to experience a wide variety of gaming adventures, but its fantasy artwork, based on the branded story world of Planet Millennium, rewards gamers with graphic excellence. - March 17, 2014 - Freedom Within Foundation
Local Communities Work Together to Save Port Jeff Village Treasure
Beloved Toy Store in Danger of Closing - March 13, 2014 - Lainie's Way
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative for Polly Wog Dogs Invention
An innovative and eye catching new product designed to provide children with both entertainment and valuable lessons, the Polly Wog Dogs, has been developed by Jennifer Akins of Stateline, Nevada. The invention’s unique design helps to teach children important aspects of caring for and... - February 23, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.