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Newly-Launched Toy, Dough Dots!™ Helps Preschoolers Create Worlds of Fun with Play, a Ball, and Dough
Dough Dots!™ gives nimble little hands a way to play with dough and keep it in an easily opened container that’s a toy in itself. - April 18, 2018 - United Pacific Designs, Inc.
Sirbonu Launches 3D Baby Jewelry for Soon to be Parents Through 3dprintedultrasounds.com
Sirbonu OÜ is launching, through their e-store 3dprintedultrasounds.com, a new range of 2D and 3D Jewelry. This range of ultrasound Jewelry offers soon to be parents the possibility to eternalize their pregnancy with a beautiful piece of custom made jewelry. - April 07, 2018 - Sirbonu OÜ
Cubelets TWELVE Wins Teachers’ Choice Award for the Classroom
Modular Robotics is proud to announce that their educational toy product, the Cubelets TWELVE is a winner of the 2018 Learning Magazine's Teachers' Choice Award for the Classroom. - December 06, 2017 - Modular Robotics
Next-Gen Amber AlertGPS: Award-Winning Safety Wearable & App Keeps Kids & Parents Connected
Amber Alert GPS, a leading child safety innovator, has released its next generation safety wearable. Amber Alert GPS is designed to keep kids safe and connected through GPS location awareness and 2-way mobile voice communications. With a simple touch of a button, a child can easily call a parent or caregiver – no matter where they are. Parents can also view their child's whereabouts from the convenience of the new smartphone companion app. - November 20, 2017 - AlertGPS
NumRush | A Fun Board Game That Changes How to Learn Math
Coming from Vietnam, this board game has made Math Exciting for Kids everywhere by fun gameplay and engaging storytelling all over the world. Now the game is available on Kickstarter. - November 08, 2017 - NumRush US LLC
Hey There Fatty Wins Best Multiplayer Experience at DreamHack Denver 2017
Chocolate Crackers, a Colorado based company, is proud to announce that their premier game, Hey There Fatty, has won Best Multiplayer Experience at DreamHack 2017. - October 25, 2017 - Chocolate Crackers LLC
Kvellix™ Announces the Appointment of Ascender Studios as Agency of Record to Help Launch NUTSO™ at the Second Annual Play Fair
Kvellix now working with Ascender Studios on the goal of making NUTSO™, a new poker styled card game, a disruptive force in the gaming industry. - October 11, 2017 - Kvellix
Hey There Fatty Nominated for Best Multiplayer Experience at DreamHack 2017
Chocolate Crackers, a Colorado based company, is proud to announce that their premier game, Hey There Fatty, has been nominated as a finalist for Best Multiplayer Experience at DreamHack 2017 - October 11, 2017 - Chocolate Crackers LLC
Crazy Commute Live on Kickstarter
Your commute is about to get more fun. New design studio, Sheep Tree Studios, is proud to announce the launch of their Kickstarter campaign for their new game, Crazy Commute. About the game: Crazy Commute is a card game playable from 3 to 5 players and suitable for ages 7 years old and older. It... - October 06, 2017 - Sheep Tree Studios
New Service for Ultrasound Clinics, the Virtual Reality Experience by Sirbonu OÜ
BabySliceO offers 3D printers to ultrasound clinics and anybody enthusiastic about 3D baby models; the possibility to use Virtual Reality to show and clean up ultrasound files and create the 3D baby Models. - September 28, 2017 - Sirbonu OÜ
3D Baby Model on Indiegogo by 3dprintedultrasounds.com
3dprintedultrasounds.com is offering the possibility to have volume files made by ultrasound machines during a 3D session converted into a 3D file that can be printed into a 3D baby Model. - September 21, 2017 - Sirbonu OÜ
Kvellix Inc. Announces the Upcoming Launch of NUTSO™ at Play Fair in NYC November 4th
NUTSO™ is a high energy, gut wrenching poker styled card game design to bring back family game night. Soon you can be part of Kvellix Inc.'s new NUTSO nation family. - September 19, 2017 - Kvellix
Custom STEM/STEAM Classroom Kits Now Available for Teachers
STEM Discovery Boxes announces new customized STEAM Classroom Kits making it easier for teachers to build a personalized curriculum for their students. - September 14, 2017 - STEM Discovery Boxes
Announcing the Limited Run Games Collection at Digital Game Museum
Digital Game Museum to preserve Limited Run Games releases as part of a new special collection at the museum. - August 15, 2017 - Digital Game Museum
Ship Happens: Gaming Cruise to Set Sail in 2018
It’s back; The Game Culture Convention Cruise and Expo, better known as GaCuCon, is booked and will set sail to the Bahamas from Ft. Lauderdale on June 20th, 2018. GaCuCon will once again be aboard a Carnival Cruise Lines ship and will commandeer - Jack Sparrow like - one of their finest, The... - July 12, 2017 - GaCuCon LLC
3D Printed Baby Statues from Ultrasounds by Sirbonu
Sirbonu is offering the possibility to have volume files made by ultrasound machines during a 3D session converted into a 3D file that can be printed into a 3D baby statue. - June 14, 2017 - Sirbonu OÜ
7 Things to Consider Before Buying a Bounce House from China
Bouncer Depot offers tips on selecting the best commercial bounce houses, inflatable water slides and obstacle courses made in the U.S.A. - June 06, 2017 - Bouncer Depot
The National Indie Excellence Award Announces, Utahn, Anders Roseberg a Finalist
The National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA) announces Anders Roseberg, children’s book author from Salt Lake City, Utah, a 2017 “Finalist” for his picture book Priscilla and the Sandman, for the category, “Children’s Book 4-8 Years.” The National Indie Excellence... - May 24, 2017 - Anders Roseberg Books
The First Historic, Restored Circus Picture Book for All Ages on Kickstarter Now
The first and only children's picture book that showcases beautiful illustrations of circus life and acrobatic displays from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. - April 26, 2017 - Anders Roseberg Books
"It’s A Squirrel’s Life™" Board Game, Inspired by a Rescued Tree Squirrel Launched on Kickstarter by Moxy Roxy, Inc.
Game helps children with math and negotiation skills, with some proceeds going to animal charities. - April 26, 2017 - Moxy Roxy, Inc.
Modern Kids Toy Brand, Hudson’s Reveals 10 Fun Facts About the Beloved Xylophone
Modern, online kids brand, Hudson’s provides today’s little ones with traditional toys for play. Musical toys such as the xylophone develop and strengthen various parts of a child’s brain while they have a blast banging on the colorful toy that makes a beautiful sound. Here’s 10 fun facts about this historic instrument that has been a staple inside children’s toy boxes worldwide, for centuries. - March 20, 2017 - Hudson's
SmileBASIC Official Magazine "SMILEBASIC MAGAZINE SPECIAL" Published in Japan
Smileboom announced that “SMILEBASIC MAGAZINE SPECIAL," the official magazine of the Japanese version of SmileBASIC series was published in Japan on March 16th. “SMILEBASIC MAGAZINE SPECIAL" is the official guide of “PetitCom San-go” for Nintendo 3DS and... - March 18, 2017 - SmileBoom Co. Ltd.
Warring Nations and Strategic Gameplay with Dice in Bushiroad's "Dragoborne - Rise to Supremacy-"
Bushiroad presents its new English exclusive trading card game with dice, Dragoborne -Rise to Supremacy-. - March 17, 2017 - Bushiroad South East Asia Pte Ltd
ArcStone Casting & Design Launches Talking Trump Toy on Kickstarter
Artist launches Kickstarter Campaign to help fund the release of his Humpty Trumpty figure which is available in both Democrat and Republican versions. - March 12, 2017 - ArcStone Casting & Design
New Children’s Toy Brand Puts the Fun and Carefree Spirit Back Into Playtime with Handmade, Brightly-Colored, Wooden Toys
Hudson’s, an online children’s toy brand, launched its store on Amazon.com in January 2017 with its first product; a handmade, brightly-colored, wooden glockenspiel xylophone. Designed for children three years and above, the instrument is perfect for mini musicians, and can also provide... - February 23, 2017 - Hudson's
Zag Toys Expands Original Minis® Brand Spring 2017 Brings New Products and Hot Properties
This release is to announce all new toy products and licenses for 2017 from Zag Toys and its Original Minis toy line. - February 19, 2017 - Zag Toys
Free Japanese 3D RPG Released: Created with Programming-Free RPG Creation Software - Explore the Authentic Japanese RPG and Enjoy the Excitement of Creating Your Own Game
The free 3D RPG "The Story of Grand Boom Kingdom" developed by a professional Japanese video game script writer exclusively using Smile Game Builder, a now-on-sale role-playing game creation software for Windows was released. - December 03, 2016 - SmileBoom Co. Ltd.
Post Election America May be Too Sensitive for Crowd Funding of Bad Words™ Adult Board Game
Game creators' feelings hurt over lack of media pickups -- Bad Words™ company completely offended by bloggers responding that their game may be too offensive to write about. - December 01, 2016 - Bad Words
Bouncer Depot Launched Cheaper Production Line of Bounce Houses for Residential Use with Quality Identical to Commercial Inflatables
Bouncer Depot, commercial bounce house and inflatable water slide manufacturer, launched new and cheaper line of products made to meet residential needs and requirements. - October 13, 2016 - Bouncer Depot
Launch of a Kickstarter - Hibernation: the Bear Themed Card Game
Take on the role of a bear competing for enough food to sleep all winter. Fast paced, easy to learn & educational. Time to layer up! - October 07, 2016 - Pied Raven Games (Jesse T Daniels)
Remedy: The Card Game Launched on Kickstarter
Funny illness-themed card game makes its debut on popular crowdfunding platform - October 07, 2016 - Sheep Tree Studios
Bouncer Depot Introduces Labor Day Specials on Inflatable Bounce Houses and Water Slides
Bouncer Depot, an inflatable play structure manufacturer and wholesaler, announces Labor Day specials on its commercial bounce houses for sale. More information on Labor Day Sale and financing options is available at http://www.bouncerdepot.com. - August 29, 2016 - Bouncer Depot
Cachebachi Games: a Family Company, Creating Games is Now a Family Affair
Gamer family gets in on the tabletop game Kickstarter craze. Cachebachi Games came to be after many, many years of experience playing games and thinking deep thoughts. That gradually evolved into trying to create awesome board games. The two founders have been married for 11 years, have three kids, and continue to consider themselves big nerds. So what do nerds do? Make tabletop games of course. The company's first game, JAIL 99 is now live on Kickstarter. - August 04, 2016 - Cachebachi Games
Sweets Kendamas and 2016 Kendama World Cup
Sweets Kendamas wins International Kendama Competition in Hatsukaichi, Japan. - August 03, 2016 - Sweets Kendamas, LLC
Icon Heroes Beam Into San Diego Comic Con with Star Trek and Once Upon a Time Exclusives
Icon Heroes is excited to announce limited edition Star Trek and Once Upon a Time exclusives that will be featured at this year's San Diego Comic Con International (July 20-24) at the Icon Heroes booth #3345. - July 14, 2016 - Icon Heroes, LLC
Icon Heroes and DC Comics Storm in to San Diego Comic Con with 4 Exciting Exclusives
Icon Heroes in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of Warner Bros. Television and DC Entertainment, will have four (4) limited edition DC exclusives at this year's San Diego Comic Con International (July 20-24). The first three exclusives will be available at the Icon Heroes booth #3345. Also on display will be all-new, never seen before products, from classic DC characters, Batman: Arkham Knight video games, and WBTV/DC shows Arrow and The Flash. - July 14, 2016 - Icon Heroes, LLC
Golden Egg Games Announces "Airlines: Golden Age of Aviation" Board Game
Golden Egg Games proudly announces Airlines: The Golden Age of Aviation a new board game set in the 1950’s commercial aviation golden era. The game is fully funded and it is live now on Kickstarter. The game is scheduled to debut at the International Spiel convention (Essen, Germany) on October 13th, 2016. “Airlines” 1st edition will be published in English and German. - June 12, 2016 - Golden Egg Games, LLC
Cryptozoic Entertainment Launching a Retailer Demo Program Through Publishers Services Inc.
Cryptozoic Entertainment (cryptozoic.com), leading designer and manufacturer of games, trading cards, and collectible merchandise, is launching a retail product demo program via Publishers Services Inc. (PSI) today. This exclusive program is for brick-and-mortar locations only and allows retailers... - June 03, 2016 - Cryptozoic Entertainment
Creating Jobs for Talented Refugee & Low-Income Women in the West Bank
Unemployment rates are high across the West Bank, and young women are particularly disadvantaged. Child's Cup Full, a non-profit social enterprise, focuses on the artisan sector to create jobs for refugee and unemployed women to develop their craft skills so they can support themselves, their families, and their communities. - April 16, 2016 - Child's Cup Full
Filthiest Party Game Ever Coming to Kickstarter
Filthy Mime, a new party game, launches Kickstarter campaign to fund first print run. - April 13, 2016 - Filthy Mime
20 New Concept Vehicles in a Live Kickstarter Design Project
This Kickstarter.com design book project will feature 20 new concept vehicles, like cars, airplanes, spaceships, and many more. It will also have design instructions and links to 3D printed models. For artists, designers, car and sci-fi enthusiast. - March 22, 2016 - Concept Design Quest
Pass-a-Fist: Game Nights Turn Into an All-Out Brawl
Unique new tabletop game fosters friendship while engaging in hilarious comic brawls. - March 16, 2016 - Lonely Lemming, 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
Concept Design Quest is a Book About Futuristic Vehicles
This vehicle concept (not real) is a futuristic hovering car. This vehicle illustrates the idea of manipulating gravity in order to fly. This is the 2054 Phantom GT (Gravity Thruster). It is meant to be a prediction of a high speed sky car. - February 16, 2016 - Concept Design Quest
Shortgolf Caddy App is Available for Free from Golf Green Games - is Shortgolf the Zen Version of Golf?
Shortgolf Caddy App available for Free on website GolfGreenGames.com; Features: Siri English UK Female, Siri English India Male, Scorekeeping, Rules Compliance, Stroke Advice (distance and direction), Trash Talk, G-rated Humor, Music (Purple Haze, artist: Winger, author: Jimi Hendrix), Leftie Demo. - February 08, 2016 - Golf Green Games Inc
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
Lekotek and NAPPA Celebrate 10 Years of Collaboration & Success
For the past 10 years, the National Lekotek Center has joined together with the National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) in their combined mission to get attention for the toys that they believe deserve recognition. Here is a bit about their partnership and why their collaboration has been such a success. - See more at: http://ableplay.org/blog#sthash.Q1moCPME.dpuf. - November 26, 2015 - National Lekotek Center
STEM Discovery Boxes Rolls Out Unique Educational Gift Boxes for the Holiday Season
STEM Discovery Boxes are exciting packages that arrive at your door filled with amazing hands on activities that grow children’s minds through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. (STEM) - November 12, 2015 - STEM Discovery Boxes
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
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