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Think-a-lot Toys' StoryPlay Cards Included in Hyatt Resort's Toy Box
Think-a-lot Toys is proud to be a part of the Hyatt Resort's Toy Box, powered by TOY TIPS program, where guests of all ages can enjoy Toy Tips tested toys from an extensive lending library. Think-a-lot Toys' StoryPlay Cards is one of the games included in this exclusive program. Each toy in the... - November 18, 2010 - Think-a-lot Toys
Jaloop Corporation Launches PeePuck - Takes Toilet Humour to a New Level
Jaloop Corporation announces the launch of PeePuck, the newest prank product on the market. PeePuck is a specially designed puck that’s placed in the toilet reservoir, making the toilet flush yellow for days. Imagine flushing your toilet, then coming back two minutes later and the water is... - November 17, 2010 - Jaloop Enterprises Corp
Icon Heroes Release Jackalman Statue from the Classic Thundercats Line
United States release of Icon Heroes' Jackalman Thundercats resin statue. - November 01, 2010 - Icon Heroes, LLC
GeoPalz Activity Tracker Named in "Ten Best Active Toys of 2010" by Dr. Toy
GeoPalz, a decorative pedometer for kids, has been honored by Dr. Toy as one of the “Ten Best Active Toys of 2010.” - October 28, 2010 - GeoPalz
Think-a-lot Toys Adds Illustrated Children's Book to Its Expanding Line of Products - Fabulous Franko Shows Kids the Power of Imaginative Thinking
Think-a-lot Toys, a leading manufacturer of "games and toys that make you think," has recently added a delightful, illustrated children's book, called “Fabulous Franko and his Fabulous Toys,” to its expanding line of products. The book, written for children aged 2-8, is the... - September 29, 2010 - Think-a-lot Toys
Action Figure Xpress to Release Exclusive Tonner Doll, DC Comics Zatanna Doll
Noted collectibles retailer to offer exclusive Limited Edition Tonner Doll DC Comics Zatanna direct-to-consumers at 2010 New York Comic Con. - September 23, 2010 - Action Figure Xpress
Icon Heroes Debuts First Release of the Regular Classic Thundercats Line
United States release of Icon Heroes' regular classic Thundercats line of resin mini statues. - August 09, 2010 - Icon Heroes, LLC
Magical Rainbow Wins Creative Child Magazine’s Game of the Year Award
Magical Rainbow has been presented with the 2010 Game of the Year Award in the Board Game category by Creative Child Magazine*1. - August 03, 2010 - Crossen Creations
Think-a-lot Toys Introduces The Insight Story Cards to Promote Emotional Intelligence and Personal Transformation
Think-a-lot Toys, a leading manufacturer of games that build inter- and intrapersonal intelligence, has just released a deck of “everyday symbol cards” for adults and young adults designed to foster emotional intelligence through the use of archetypal images. The new card and book set,... - July 23, 2010 - Think-a-lot Toys
Think-a-lot Toys Introduces StoryPlay Cards for the Right Side of the Brain
Playing Cards Provides Artistic Way to Tell Stories and Play Card Games. - July 17, 2010 - Think-a-lot Toys
Icon Heroes, LLC and Action Figure Xpress Debut Thundercats Exclusive Statue at San Diego Comic Con 2010
Long awaited premier of the fan favorite Lion-O available only at the 2010 San Diego Comic Con Action Figure Xpress booth. - July 04, 2010 - Icon Heroes, LLC
Action Figure Xpress and Borders® to Join "Forces" to Celebrate Star Wars TM
Noted collectibles retailer to offer exclusive Limited Edition Star Wars bookends direct-to-consumers at 2010 summer conventions. - July 04, 2010 - Action Figure Xpress
Patent Granted: LaserGifts Sees Its Name in Flashing Lights
LaserGifts was awarded a utility patent of solar-powered personalized products. The official U.S. Patent Registration Number is 7734499. The patent is for providing a multitude of personalized solar powered products. This patent is the latest in a series including Solar Pocket Tools, Flash Drives and Combined Pendants and Inserts. Additional patents on Solar Zipper Pulls and Solar Carabiners are expected to be issued shortly. - June 09, 2010 - LaserGifts.com
Think-a-lot Toys Introduces Two New Travel Games for Fairy and Sports Lovers
Think-a-lot Toys has just released two new Think-ets travel games, one with a fairy theme and one with a sports theme. Both are ideal for summertime travel and are a great way to get kids using their brains while having fun over the summer. - June 02, 2010 - Think-a-lot Toys
School Librarian Uses Think-a-lot Toys' Game for Wildly Successful School Competition
Elementary school librarian creates a wildly successful brain-building competition using the award-winning Think-ets game which meets the school's goal of getting kids to exercise their brains and spend less time in front of a computer. - May 25, 2010 - Think-a-lot Toys
Think-a-Lot Toys Provides Employment for People with Developmental Disabilities Through the Assembly of Think-Ets Games
With more and more companies choosing to outsource their production to China, Think-a-lot Toys is one company that has made the decision to keep the assembly of their Think-ets games here in the United States—not only that, but doing so using Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC),... - April 12, 2010 - Think-a-lot Toys
Discovery Post Wins Big with Dr. Toy's Best Picks
Discovery Post was honored not once, but twice for the prestigious “Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Picks Children’s Products.” The award winners were Discovery Post's Dinosaur and Fairy Magnet Board Dioramas. That's a big haul for any company, but even more-so for a start up. “We're excited by the honor,” said Andrew Wert, Discovery Post President. “We develop products that are fun and contain layers of learning – equally suited as a for home and in the classroom." - February 19, 2010 - Discovery Post
PB&J Toy Announces New Toys Debuting at Toy Fair 2010
PB&J Toy company will be debuting new products at the 2010 Toy Fair in New York City on February 14th through 17th. See and meet PB&J at Booth #6348. - February 07, 2010 - PB&J Toy Company
Disney-Inspired Children's Playhouses for Your Backyard
Lilliput Play Homes, Inc., makers of quality children's playhouses, introduces Disney-inspired children's playhouses for the backyard: Mickey's Diner, Mowgli's Hut, and Snow White's Cottage. - January 22, 2010 - Lilliput Play Homes, Inc.
Video of Santa in Your Own Home. Instantly Prove That Santa Claus is Real.
Upload a digital picture from your home and follow a 5 step process to instantly create a video proof of Santa. Select from 10 different video scenarios, including leaving presents, dancing, and cookies and milk. The result is a video of Santa Claus in your very own home. - November 29, 2009 - TheSantaVideo.com
Board Game Cheats, Flirts and Trivia Buffs Revealed by Oz Crawl
New board game, Oz Crawl, is helping Australians choose their board game opponents strategically these Christmas holidays after a recent survey has revealed fascinating playing habits of Australians. - Generation Ys are the most honest cheats - Men rates themselves highly as Aussie trivia buffs -... - November 20, 2009 - Oz Crawl
Shocker Toys Hits Wizard’s Big Apple Con Booth #321 and VGXPO with the Popular Wizard Maxx Exclusive, Indie Spotlight Series1 and More
October 16th - 18th, Pier 94 NYC, Tribune’s Dick Tracy will make an appearance as a hyper-articulated 6” action figure in creator Chester Gould’s black and white comic strip style. The World’s Most Famous Detective will be available in two limited run action figures. The limited B&W standard version with suit and pistol, will be available at the Shocker Toys booth #321. The limited B&W variant figure, with Tracy in his iconic trench coat with Tommy gun, will also be available at the booth. - October 09, 2009 - Shocker Toys LLP
Exclusive Kotobukiya Star Wars Clone Wars Commander Fox ArtFX figure Debuts at ActionFigureXpress.com
Kotobukiya sends in the clones. Just in time for the highly anticipated second season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Action Figure Xpress releases the exclusive Clone Wars Commander Fox ArtFX Statue. Commander Fox CC-1010 is well known to carry two blaster pistols in holsters on the sides of his... - September 18, 2009 - Action Figure Xpress
Action Figure Xpress Minimates a Huge Hit at 2009 San Diego Comic Con
Coming off record attendance at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con, fans gobbled up the newest and exclusive Minimates - Marvel Champions, Marvel Thunderbolts and Terminator 2. With their story accurate accessories and detailed character outfits, it’s no doubt why these miniature, two inch block... - August 09, 2009 - Action Figure Xpress
Crack Open an Oz Crawl Tinnie with Dad this Father's Day
Guaranteed to put a smile on Dad’s dial during his day of reverence is the new Aussie themed board game, Oz Crawl. Distinctively package in an eye-catching tinnie, Oz Crawl will have Dad in stitches as he answers trivia, sings, acts and dances his way across Australia in the quest to crash the Crawler’s Ball. - August 04, 2009 - Oz Crawl
Philippa Forrester Reviews TP Toys Products
TV and radio presenter Philippa Forrester recently expressed her opinions on the TP Forest Deluxe Picnic Table Sandpit and Forest Cabin Playhouse. Phillippa, mother of three, owns both products and is therefore in a good position to critique the toys. On the Forest Deluxe Picnic Table Sandpit,... - August 01, 2009 - TP Toys
Fuzion LandSharks to Invade Local Neighborhoods During the 2009 Holiday Season
The latest craze to hit wheeled sports the Fuzion LandShark is a “fuzion” of a kneeboard, skateboard and scooter delivering a product that eats up the competition - July 24, 2009 - Nextsport
Flying High Like a Hawk: Fuzion Sets Lofty Goals and Releases the Spencer Hawk H2 and H4 Freestyle and Carving Scooters
Spencer Hawk and Fuzion introduce the latest in next generation scooters with sleek new designs and maximum attitude. - July 24, 2009 - Nextsport
Raising the “Gnar”: Fuzion Introduces the First National Freestyle Scooter Competition Series
Fuzion (www.fuzionscooter.com) will launch the 5-city “Raise the Gnar” Freestyle Scooter Competition Tour (www.fuzionraisethegnar.com) this July to help showcase the international community and talent driving the sport. With millions of people, young and old owning a scooter it was only... - July 22, 2009 - Nextsport
TP Toys Donate Kingswood Wooden Climbing Frame to African School
Pupils at Aladdin’s School in Cape Town were on an all time high after receiving a TP Toys Kingswood Climbing Frame kindly donated by TP Toys. The Aladdin School is run by Luci and her assistant Liz who originates from Kenya. The children at the school are all aged between 18 months and 5... - June 04, 2009 - TP Toys
Big Mouth Billy Bass™ Makes a Big Splash on the iTunes® App Store
For the 10th anniversary of Big Mouth Billy Bass, the singing fish, Gemmy Industries is releasing an iPhone app and record and play tabletop version. - April 19, 2009 - Gemmy Industries
Open Game Table: The RPG Blog Anthology Available Now
Open Game Table is a grass roots anthology of the best in RPG gaming blogs. After 6 months of work by over 50 volunteers, the book is finally available for gamers to enjoy everywhere. - April 09, 2009 - Open Game Table
Sixteen® Receives Stellar Lead Testing Results
The toy and game industry has recently been shaken due to the importation and sale of products manufactured with unsafe materials. The rapid legislative response, effective February 10th, 2009, is the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The CPSIA outlines more stringent requirements for the... - March 09, 2009 - Alpine Games, LLC
Toy Fair 2009 and Shocker Toys Booth# 4923
The fast growing toy company, Shocker Toys LLP is set to exhibit at the American International Toy Fair trade only show in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center 15th-18th Feb. Shocker Toys will be set up in the new Action Figure/Urban art aisle lower level of the Jacob Javits and will feature fun interactive products and a great sales team. Booth# 4923 - February 15, 2009 - Shocker Toys LLP
Star Wars Tactics Just Released
An innovative new strategy game entitled “Star Wars Tactics” was just released by the Vassal Engine. Use your imagination and strategy to play classic battles from the Star Wars movies. - February 02, 2009 - Jordan Williams
Cartoon Action Hour: Season 2 RPG Now Available in Print
Spectrum Games releases second edition of Origins Award-nominated role-playing game. - December 19, 2008 - Spectrum Games
A Little Toy That's Free and Making a Big Difference This Holiday Season
They are offering to people who can't really afford to purchase expensive toys this Christmas a free toy for a small nominal shipping fee. This is an all American made green toy that is making a difference in the world. - December 07, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.
Flibbix Game Builds Critical Acclaim
One of the most critically-acclaimed new board games of 2008, Flibbix, is quickly becoming one of the most popular games of this holiday season. - November 23, 2008 - Merillian, LLC
Zingz-This is the Unbelievable Story of How Two Savvy Entrepreneurs Competed with the Toy Industry Goliaths and Succeeded in Creating Their Own Thriving Toy Business
Just as there is more than one way to skin a cat, there is definitely more than one way to market a product to American consumers. - October 30, 2008 - Flavourset Promotions and Public Relations
Sixteen Wins TDmonthly Top Toy 2008 Award
Sixteen, the highly acclaimed card game by Alpine Games, has won yet another award; TDmonthly's Top Toy 2008 Award. This award recognizes a combination of coveted qualities: superior design and materials, safety, excellent play value, innovation in the way the product is conceived and executed,... - August 19, 2008 - Alpine Games, LLC
Disc-Golf Legend, Ralph Williamson Adopts Toobee® the Amazing Flying Can for Fun and Demonstration
Longest going unknown fad in the world that is helping children. - August 04, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.
All American Made Flying Toy Guaranteed for Life
First American toy company to guarantee its green flying toy for life with all donations going to www.cannedwarwer4kids.org. - July 10, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.
Shocker Toys' Updated 2008 San Diego Comic Con Exclusives and Booth Info
Shocker Toys brings the best and newest toys and exclusives to the San Diego Comic Con show in July. - July 07, 2008 - Shocker Toys LLP
After Selling Over $100 Million in Balzac Toys, Mary Rodas is Now Giving Balzac2 Away for Free at BalzacToys.com
Mary Rodas, who was an original and youngest member ever admitted to the Hispanic American Hall of Fame and in her teens had her life story as the "Teenage Toy Tycoon" featured in magazines, newspapers, radio and television shows around the world, has announced that all Balzac2 balls are... - June 25, 2008 - Balzac Toys
Derscheid Games Announces Bonus to First 100 Preorders of 18IA:Building Iowa's Railroads
Discounted preorders for the boardgame 18IA: Building Iowa's Railroads have begun, and include bonus material for the first 100 customers preordering. - June 18, 2008 - Derscheid Games
Buckale, LLC is Proud to Introduce the Toot Scoot, a New Bicycle Designed for Children Ages 2-5
The Toot Scoot is a bike intended for children ages 2-5. Designed in Wichita, Kansas by Buck Hale, it was created with no pedals or training wheels. This bike is perfect for teaching young children balance and coordination. Children sit on the seat while pushing off the ground with their feet,... - May 31, 2008 - Buckale, LLC
Troll and Toad Announces the Fonarow Collection of Board Games and RPGs Purchased for $150,000
Troll and Toad (www.trollandtoad.com) online retailer of collectible games made a purchase of $150,000 in Board Games and RPGs by one of the largest, or possibly largest private board game collectors in the world. Includes many rare and Out of Print games and games owned by Robert Charles, founder of Avalon Hill. - May 14, 2008 - Troll and Toad
Sixteen in Four Languages
Instructions for Sixteen card game now available in French, German, and Spanish. - April 23, 2008 - Alpine Games, LLC
The Shocker Toys at New York Comic Con 2008 with SCUD
Comic-Con returns to New York April 18-20th and Shocker Toys LLP will be in full force at Booth# 962 with new product showcasing and bringing a show exclusive to the event. Very pleased will be the fans of Rob Schrab’s Scud, Shocker Toys LLP will have on hand SCUD the Disposable Assassin. - April 08, 2008 - Shocker Toys LLP
MMOABC.com Partners with GameVee to Offer User Submitted Gameplay Videos
MMOABC.com partners with GameVee.com. - April 03, 2008 - New Gen Media, Inc.