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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.
Wonki Wands: New Giant Bubble Toy Wands Can Create Bubbles Up to 40-Feet Long
Wonki Toys LLC, a New Utah Toy Maker, Launches New Giant Bubble-Making Kit That Allows Users to Create Enormous, Long-Lasting Bubbles and Announces Crowd-Funding Campaign on Kickstarter.com. Wonki Toys, LLC, today launched a Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign for its new Wonki Wands giant bubble-making kit that allows adults and children to create enormous, long-lasting bubbles—some as large as 40 feet long. - February 22, 2014 - Wonki Wands
Touring Teddies, a New Kickstarter Campaign Introducing Children to Letters and Postcards
A unique and memorable gift experience for today’s kids. - February 10, 2014 - TouringTeddies.com
Educational Game Manufacturer McNeill Designs Exhibiting at 111th Annual American International Toy Fair
Representatives of McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds will travel to New York City to exhibit at the 111th American International Toy Fair, the largest and most important toy and youth product trade show in the Western hemisphere. - February 09, 2014 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Bigger is Better: Mastercraft Collection Will Unveil Its Largest Scale Model Aircraft at the New York Toy Fair in 2014
Mastercraft Collection, LLC will bring to New York its biggest hand-sculpted scale model aircraft. - February 08, 2014 - Mastercraft Collection, LLC
Icon Heroes Exhibits Star Trek and Masters of the Universe at Toy Fair 2014 in New York City
Icon Heroes announced that it will debut items from the new lines at #TF14 Toy Fair 2014, to be held February 16-19 at the Jacob K. Javitz Center in New York City, booth 4926. - January 12, 2014 - Icon Heroes, LLC
SML Group Announces the Opening of Its EMEA RFID Technology and Innovation Center in the UK
On Thursday, December 12th, SML group opened what is to be the first of its three global RFID Technology and Innovation Centers. The center is located at Corby, Leicestershire, a town 75 miles north of London and home to SML’s UK operations. The group has plans to open a second center in the... - January 09, 2014 - SML Group Limited
Innovation Direct(TM) Serving as Official Marketing Representative for Travelight Invention
An innovative and futuristic-fun card game that offers fun, entertaining competition with psychological benefits, the Travelight Game, has been developed by Marvilyn Rains of Port St. Lucie, Florida. The invention's unique content and structure provides its participants with valuable guidance with... - January 08, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Celestron(R) and Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products Partner to Reveal Revolutionary Line of Telescopes and Optical Products
At CES 2014, Consumers Get First Look at Innovative Lineup of Telescopes, Microscopes and Sport Optics; Licensed Product Collection Timed to "COSMOS: A SPACETIME ODYSSEY," a 13-Part Series Airing on FOX in March 2014. - January 07, 2014 - Celestron
couponsdowork.com Shares Tips About: What to Save on Groceries for January 2014
It is 2014 and we all want to save money. The question people ask is, what do you buy in January? What do you save in January? What are the best products to put into your stockpile for January? The list for January's sale cycle is right here. - January 06, 2014 - couponsdowork.com
Xclaimed Ministries 5th Annual Community Christmas Festival
Xclaimed Ministries gives away free toys, clothes, food, home decor items and a message of Hope. - December 17, 2013 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Innovation Direct™ Leading the Way in Promotional Push for Money Game Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide gaming enthusiasts with an exciting new challenge, the Money Game, has been developed by Juan Babilonia of Camden, New Jersey. The invention’s unique design renders it an entertaining way to pass the time while playing with friends and family. In... - December 15, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Award-Winning and Kid-Invented BrickStix® Launch in Toys"R"Us® Stores Nationwide
Child Entrepreneur Greyson MacLean Created Cling Decals and Reusable Stickers to Add Another Dimension to LEGO® Brick Play. - December 14, 2013 - BrickStix LLC
Innovation Direct™ Leading the Charge on Promotional Campaign for Patent Pending Walkabye Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as an eye-catching toy that offers an unprecedented combination of features, the Walkabye, has been developed by Michael Owens of Chicago, Illinois. The invention’s multiple versions allow it to be enjoyed in both indoor and outdoor settings. It... - December 14, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
SoulJAR Games Introduces Dice Crawl
SoulJar Games announces its first original game release: Dice Crawl. The project will run a Kickstarter campaign from Dec 3rd, 2013 through January 2nd, 2014. - December 10, 2013 - SoulJar Games
Wham-O Taps The Wish Factory to Create New Merchandise Lines
Wham-O and The Wish Factory, Inc. have partnered to create exciting new merchandise collections for 2014 including a re-launch of iconic brands and the brand new Wham-O Extreme Sports line. - December 09, 2013 - The Wish Factory, Inc.
Best of US Publishing Introduces the Ultimate Elf on the Shelf Idea
Best of US Publishing will release The Christmas Web for the 2015 holiday season. The Christmas Web - A family Tradition written by Kerry J Grinkmeyer and illustrated by Diane Whitman is a children's book based on Mr. Grinkmeyer's Christmas family tradition of over 22 years. The Christmas Web is a... - December 06, 2013 - The Best of US
Expansion Pack for Battle for Ruin Mist Roleplaying Game from Author Robert Stanek and Reagent Press
Reagent Press is publishing an expansion pack for the popular Battle for Ruin Mist Roleplaying Game created by Robert Stanek. - December 06, 2013 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
It's Opening Day - The Small Sports Are Here
The Small Sports™ are an exciting new team of characters created for young children to promote the positive values and lessons learned through sports. Each Small Sports character has a unique personality and as a team they encourage good sportsmanship, teamwork and keeping kids active. “Be a Good Sport with The Small Sports!” Learn more at www.thesmallsports.com, “like” The Small Sports on Facebook, or go to www.twitter.com/thesmallsports. - December 03, 2013 - The Small Sports
New Early-Reader Series Reveals Secrets of Mysterious Nation in "Let’s Go to China!" by Tommy Tong
Tong’s historically accurate and wonderfully illustrated stories introduce young readers to Chinese history, culture, inventions, monuments, festivals, important people and more. The series is designed to capture the attention of early readers and the folks they are reading to. Worded with little ones in mind, his series provides enough educational nutrition to satisfy all ages. - November 28, 2013 - Tommy Tong
Give the Gift of Reading to Disadvantaged Children This Holiday
Kabuki Helps joins forces with Toys for Tots Literacy Program to bring books to children in need this holiday season. - November 26, 2013 - Kabuki Helps
Valucrafts.com Offers Free Shipping This Holiday Season with No Minimum Purchase Requirement
Over 70,000 Valu Priced Items — Including All Craft Products — Ship for Free This Holiday with No Minimum Purchase Requirement at www.valucrafts.com - November 19, 2013 - Valu LLC
A.C.A.S.A. Creations Launches Kickstart Campaign for U.R.G.E. the Unusually, Random, Game, 4 Everyone
A new start up company has thrown its feet into Kickstarter for a shot at the American Dream. Owner Eric Mindiola says, "It's taken a long time to get to this point but it will be well worth it." - November 19, 2013 - A.C.A.S.A. Creations
The Best Gift Ideas for Boys 6-10 from the Experience of a Big Brother Big Sister Volunteer
Big Brother Big Sister Volunteer Offers Tips on Several Unique Christmas Gifts for Active Boys. - November 18, 2013 - skateboardforkids.com
MyMediabox Clients Amongst the Most Influential Brands of 2013
MyMediabox celebrates eleven clients on making the annual Licensing.biz Power List. - November 11, 2013 - MyMediabox
Orkid Toys Announces Pre-Ordering for Large Toy with Larger Agenda
Meebie lets kids make emotions, fosters emotional health. - November 11, 2013 - Orkid Toys
Virtue Paintball VIO Goggle Release
Hustle Paintball today has announced the Virtue Paintball VIO Goggle, the most comfortable paintball mask ever designed, will be available for pre-order purchasing, effective as of today. - November 06, 2013 - Hustle Paintball
The Minnesota Toy Fair--Celebrating Minnesota Toymakers at Peapods Natural Toy Store
For the first time, Peapods Natural Toys will be hosting all of these local toymakers for a local toy fair. Toymakers will be on hand to talk about how their toys are made and share their philosophies about the importance of toys and play. - November 06, 2013 - Peapods Natrual Toys
New Thriller Novel to be Released Tomorrow
"The Deadliest Game" was written by Hal Ross, President of RP Toys, and will be released tomorrow, Nov 6, 2013. - November 05, 2013 - Creative Bube Tube
Neighborhood Toy Store Day
Announcing Ted's Toy Store's celebration of Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, November 9, 2013. - November 03, 2013 - Ted's Toy Store
Kickstarter Campaign: Kingdoms of a New World Bicycle Playing Cards Printed by USPCC
Nathanael Mortensen game designer launches another noteworthy kickstarter project to raise money to print a richly illustrated deck of playing cards that will be printed by USPCC, Bicycle Branded. - October 28, 2013 - MortensenGames
SandBiz: An Easy Sand Game to Carry, Store and Play
Yes it is true that while going to the beach or picnic with your family you always find it difficult to manage space for your belongings. While going to the beach there are a number of things that you have to carry with you which belongs to you and your children and that is the only reason parents... - October 27, 2013 - SandBiz
The Politically Incorrect Toys Portfolio by David Murphey Launches on Kickstarter
The Politically Incorrect Toys Portfolio by Hawaii photographer David Murphey is a social commentary on how toys have changed over the years and how we, as a society can change our views about what is or is not socially acceptable. - October 15, 2013 - David Murphey Photography
New England Super Megafest Celebrity and Pop Culture Collectables Show
New England's Largest Multimedia Fanfest; Incredible Celebrity Guest Signings and Q & A Sessions; Huge Comic & Collectibles Dealer Room Spend the day with all your favorite celebrities from Comics, TV, Movies, and Rock & Roll. The Super Megafest also features an incredible dealer room with one of the largest selections of DVDs, posters, autographs, comics, toys, videos, non-sports cards and memorabilia from TV, Movies, and Rock & Roll that you will ever find on the East Coast. - October 12, 2013 - Super Megafest