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Kristen's Toys Blog April 2005 Archive

By Kristen Ryan, About.com Guide to Toys

McFarlane Toys Conan Series 2 Action Figures Here!

Friday April 29, 2005
Among the newest releases from McFarlane Toys is their Conan Series 2: Hour Of The Dragon Action Figures. There are 5 figures including Conan the Warrior, Man Eating Haunter of ... Read More

New Star Wars Lego Review - Jedi Starfighter and Vulture Droid

Friday April 29, 2005
The Star Wars craze just keeps getting hotter! Star Wars LEGO is also a very hot commodity. Lego has plans to introduce a whole range of new Star Wars building ... Read More

Awesome Care Bear Quiz Online - Which Care Bear Are You?

Wednesday April 27, 2005
A great Care Bear Quiz with fun questions is now online. You can test your Care Bear Personality with this fun filled and entertaining Care Bear Quiz. This Care Bear Quiz ... Read More

Have Kids Starting Biking Too Young?

Wednesday April 27, 2005
It is becoming increasingly common to spot a very young child, younger than 4 years old on a bike with 2 wheels (not counting training wheels). Many children are introduced ... Read More

Fisher Price Toys - Classic Toys and New Toys

Tuesday April 26, 2005
This year, Fisher Price turns 75 years old. Yes, that means that Fisher Price Toys have been around ever since our grandparents were little kids! They probably enjoyed Fisher ... Read More

LIMA Award Nominees For 2005 Selected

Monday April 25, 2005
The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) has selected nominees in eight categories for the 2005 LIMA International Licensing Excellence Awards. Every year, LIMA awards licenses in the categories namely ... Read More

Hasbro To Launch Online Toy Store

Monday April 25, 2005
One of the most famous toy makers in the world, Hasbro has decided to open its doors to the public. Yes, Hasbro's online website www.HasbroToyShop.com will start selling toys and ... Read More

Tamagotchi Toys Are Back in Action!

Saturday April 23, 2005
The little electronic virtual pet, Tamagotchi, is once again becoming popular among elementary children, according to MDN News, Japan. Here's an excerpt from the Tamagotchi Connection Review right here on the ... Read More

Curious About Curious George?

Friday April 22, 2005
The Curious George Movie is scheduled to release on Feb 10 2006. Based on the popular book series that have been around and have enchanted readers for more than 60 ... Read More

Colosso - Spotlight On TY Beanie Babies

Thursday April 21, 2005
Colosso has been given the honor of being the spotlighted Beanie! Click on the link below to read more about this adorable elephant! Colosso: Animal: Elephant Series: Beanie Buddy Color: Magenta-ish Pink Also found as ... Read More

Atomic Betty - The Latest Sensation

Wednesday April 20, 2005
Atomic Betty, the ordinary 12 year old girl is in reality quite something else! To her friends and family she's the sweet, clever little girl next door, but actually Atomic ... Read More

New Harry Potter Toys Online!

Wednesday April 20, 2005
Harry Potter Toys are the current rage among the young ones. The new movie Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix coming out later this year is sure to ... Read More

Winx Club Pictures of you favorite Winx Club Dolls!

Wednesday April 20, 2005
Winx Club Dolls are especially targeted towards girls with a passion for fashion and magic. Winx Club consists of five fairies who love to dress up, listen to music, have ... Read More

Harry Potter LEGO Sets Are Hot!

Tuesday April 19, 2005
There are some great Harry Potter LEGO sets in the stores today. Kids are crazy about Harry Potter, especially since the new movie Harry Potter and The Order Of The ... Read More

Hasbro's ChatNow Cell Phone Especially For Kids

Monday April 18, 2005
Talk about kids starting early! Hasbro's latest offering is a cell phone especially meant for kids! Yes, you read right, this is a Kids Only Cell Phone. It covers the ... Read More

Disney Princess Quiz Online!

Monday April 18, 2005
Test your Disney Princess Personality with this wonderful Disney Princess Quiz! Are you as headstrong like Ariel, as intelligent as Belle, or as sweet and shy like Snow White! 8 ... Read More

Brand New YuGiOh Quiz for all you YuGiOh fans!!

Monday April 18, 2005
Test your YuGiOh knowledge about Yugi, Joey, Mai, Bakura, Pegasus and more with this awesome YuGiOh quiz! Take this fun filled YuGiOh quiz and see if you come up with ... Read More

New YuGiOh Toys for 2005

Monday April 18, 2005
Mattel is coming out with some great YuGiOh toys and YuGiOh action figures this year. Check out the latest in your favorite YU-GI-OH Toys for this year from Mattel. Keep ... Read More

Griddles - Beanie Of The Day

Monday April 18, 2005
TY Beanie Babies are very special. Griddles is the spotlighted Beanie of the day. A picture and information on the spotlighted Beanie Baby will be posted on the toys ... Read More

Napoleon Dynamite To Be Immortalized By McFarlane Toys

Saturday April 16, 2005
The latest news is that Fox L & M and McFarlane Toys announced a new licensing agreement bringing a "sweet" line of action figures based on characters from the hit ... Read More

Great Selection of Transformers Toys

Friday April 15, 2005
If it doesn't say Robots in Disguise, it's not Transformers! These Hasbro Transformers Toys are worth a second look. The Transformers has a huge fan following with kids and ... Read More

Annual Benefit Gala Raises $6.0 Million for The Toys 'R' Us Children's Fund

Friday April 15, 2005
The Toys R Us Children's Annual Gala was a huge success with a large number of attendees from the toy and baby product industries. The evening was a fun event with ... Read More

Great Spiderman Toys For Your Child!

Friday April 15, 2005
Spiderman Toys are always popular with kids all over the world. Kids love to pretend that they are the web spinning, wall climbing, skyscraper jumping Spiderman! I met this ... Read More

Splash - TY Beanie Of The Day

Thursday April 14, 2005
TY Beanie Babies are very special. Splash is the spotlighted Beanie of the day. A picture and information on the spotlighted Beanie Baby will be posted on the toys ... Read More

MGA Entertainment Lawsuit Against Mattel

Thursday April 14, 2005
The two mega doll makers, MGA Entertainment of Bratz fame, and Mattel of Barbie fame, are once again involved in a tussle in court. MGA Entertainment has filed a multi ... Read More

Ratzo - TY Beanie Of The Day

Wednesday April 13, 2005
Ratzo is part of the series TY Pinkys. The cute pink and white Ratzo is the spotlighted Beanie of the day. A picture and information on the spotlighted Beanie ... Read More

New Talking Jesus Doll Being Released

Tuesday April 12, 2005
A talking Jesus doll is due to appear in the stores shortly. This doll, along with other characters from the Bible like Virgin Mary, Moses, Esther, Ruth and David ... Read More

Fisher Price View-Master : A Toy With A Mission

Tuesday April 12, 2005
The Fisher-Price 3D View Master is increasingly (and surprisingly) being used by businesses for promotion purposes. They customize a View Master reel or two, package it up and send it ... Read More

Spudd - TY Beanie Baby Of The Day

Monday April 11, 2005
Some TY Beanie Babies make you want to cuddle them and never let go! Spudd is one such Beanie! A picture and information on the spotlighted Beanie Baby will ... Read More

PI's Story Reader Is Fantastic!

Monday April 11, 2005
Publications International Ltd is a well known publisher with publications in a variety of areas, including children's books. PI's Story Reader is a great product which your children are sure ... Read More

The Toy Fair And The Tale Of Three Cities

Monday April 11, 2005
The future location of the 2007 Toy Fair is very much undecided. Talks have been ongoing for moving the biggest toy show in the western hemisphere from its erstwhile home, ... Read More

Garfield - TY Beanie Baby Of The Day

Sunday April 10, 2005
All you Garfield fans rejoice! Garfield is the spotlighted Beanie of the day. A picture and information on the spotlighted Beanie Baby will be posted on the toys site everyday. ... Read More

Star Wars Episode III "Empty Box" Special Updates

Sunday April 10, 2005
As I earlier reported, Walmart is running a Star Wars Collector's Edition Early Bird Certificate Empty Box Special for the Star Wars Episode III Revenge Of The Sith Toys. To ... Read More

Polkadot - Beanie Of The Day

Friday April 8, 2005
This very cute and unique Polkadot is the spotlighted Beanie of the day. A picture and information on the spotlighted Beanie Baby will be posted on the toys site ... Read More

Scholastic Children's Video Collection

Friday April 8, 2005
Scholastic Children's Videos and DVD's are well highly regarded for their educational as well as entertainment value. Unlike the rapidly moving images that one finds in today's cartoon shows, Scholastic ... Read More

Batman Begins Toys And Action Figures Are Hot!

Friday April 8, 2005
The mega blockbuster movie Batman Begins is scheduled to launch on June 17, 2005. The highly anticipated movie has already triggered off a wave of Batman Begins Toys and Batman ... Read More

Australian Toy, Hobby And Nursery Fair To Start April 8th

Friday April 8, 2005
The Australian Toy, Hobby And Nursery Fair is scheduled to start on April 8th 2005 in Melbourne. Lots of exhibitors have lined up to display their latest toys. The Australian ... Read More

Star Wars Celebration III Fans Are You Ready?

Thursday April 7, 2005
Star Wars Episode III Revenge Of The Sith Celebration III Fans have special treats lined up for them. There are some great souvenirs to be picked up at the Celebration ... Read More

Hero - TY Beanie Of The Day

Thursday April 7, 2005
TY Beanie Babies are very special. Hero is the spotlighted Beanie of the day. A picture and information on the spotlighted Beanie Baby will be posted on the toys ... Read More

TY Beanie Of The Day

Wednesday April 6, 2005
TY Beanies are adorable. Whiffer is the spotlighted Beanie to appear in today's feature, "Beanie Baby Of The Day". A picture and information on the spotlighted Beanie ... Read More

Cranium Whoonu - Another Wonderful Family Game From Cranium!

Wednesday April 6, 2005
Cranium Whoonu is a fun filled "Guessing the favorite thing" style family game which is sure to provide loads of laughs. This very quick and easy game doesn't require much ... Read More

Odie - TY Beanie Baby Of The Day

Tuesday April 5, 2005
Who can resist TY Beanie Babies? Odie Of Garfield Fame is the spotlighted Beanie to appear in today's feature, "Beanie Baby Of The Day". A picture and ... Read More

Bratz Charity Auction A Huge Success

Tuesday April 5, 2005
The Bratz Charity Auction came to a close on the 31st of March, 2005. Lots of enthusiastic fans bid on the celebrity signed Bratz dolls in the Bratz Charity Auction ... Read More

Star Wars Episode III Ring Tones At Cingular

Monday April 4, 2005
Just a quick note to let all of you know that new Star Wars Episode III Ringtones are available on the Cingular site.

Toys 'R Us To Sell MLB Merchandise

Monday April 4, 2005
Toys "R" Us and Major League Baseball Properties have forged a partnership to celebrate the opening of the 2005 Major League Baseball season. Now all you MLB fans can ... Read More

Beanie Baby Of The Day - Diggs

Monday April 4, 2005
Meet Diggs, the adorable little doggy. Diggs has been chosen as our TY Beanie of the Day! Find out all about Diggs. Name: Diggs Animal: Dog Color: Golden, Brown and White Description: Light golden ... Read More

Beware Of Fake Toys!

Sunday April 3, 2005
The next time you pick up a Bratz Doll for your child, be sure to inspect it carefully for any signs of it not really being a Bratz Doll! In ... Read More

TY Beanie Babies Of The Day

Sunday April 3, 2005
Who can resist TY Beanie Babies? Fumbles The Money is the spotlighted Beanie to appear in this new feature, "Beanie Baby Of The Day". A picture and information ... Read More

Spotlight - TY Beanie Baby Of The Day

Saturday April 2, 2005
Who can resist TY Beanie Babies? Lilypad The Frog is the first Beanie to appear in this new feature, "Beanie Baby Of The Day". A picture and information ... Read More

Water Toys Top Kid's Wish Lists This Summer

Friday April 1, 2005
Do you know what toys YOUR kids would like the best this summer? No, not a baseball, not a skateboard, but... can you guess? Yes, Water Toys! According to a ... Read More
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