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The Worst Toys List
Everyone has had their own experiences with toys - some good, some not so good and some just plain ugly! I'm sure all of us remember a time when we literally tore out our hair while trying to get a toy working or when our kids really really messed up the house after playing with a super mess making toy! Here are some of the worst toys based on personal experiences from your guides at About.com.
Earth Day
Earth Day is one of two observances, both held annually during spring in the northern hemisphere, and autumn in the southern hemisphere. Earth Day is a great day to start raising awareness about our environment. Let's all go green on Earth Day!
Basic Playground Safety
Safeguard your child by following these Basic Playground Safety Tips. Whether you have a playset in your backyard, or your child plays in a playground elsewhere, make sure that playground safety is enforced and maintained to avoid unncessary accidents. Follow these playground safety tips while installing your own playset.
Trends for the Toy Industry for 2009
Jonathan Samet, of the Toy Insider fame, has contributed his thoughts towards the Toy Trends for 2009. The Toy Trends for this year are based on more affordable toys, toys based on movie properties, green toys, virtual toys and much more. Take a look at the toy trends for 2009.
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Bakugan Battle Brawlers are some of the most popular toys around. The latest warriors in the new age combat scene are the Bakugan Brawlers. Combining the strategic battle method of Yu-Gi-Oh and the thrilling action of Beyblade, the Bakugan Brawlers are raring to deploy their skills in battle. The Bakugan toys are small colored spheres that POP into powerful Bakugan warrior action figures when rolled onto Bakugan gamecards.
Toddler Toys
Popular toddler toys at this age include activity toys for toddlers like musical toddler toys, toys with buttons to push, shape sorters, pull and push toddler toys and toddler bath toys to name a few. Toddler toys need to entertain as well as educate your toddler. Toddler toys have to keep your toddler occupied. Take a look at these great toddler toys.
Baby Toys
The time from your baby’s birth to when he or she turns one year old is when the most amazing changes take place. Baby toys need to stimulate baby's sight, sound and touch. Many baby toys at this stage are colorful and textured. Here are great baby toys including wooden baby toys, educational baby toys, classic baby toys, stroller toys for baby and many more for babies from birth to 12 months.
Beware of Toxic Toys
I can't begin to stress how important it is for proper control to be imposed on toy manufacturers importing toys to prevent toxic toys from entering the country. These toxic toys should not be allowed to come into our stores and pose a danger to our children. HealthyToys.org has released a report testing more than 1500 toys, out of which a large number of toys have been shown to be toxic.
Bindi Irwin Dolls
All you Bindi Irwin fans, rejoice! Wild Republic has released it's new range of Bindi Irwin dolls. The famous crocodile hunter Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi Irwin has been fairly popular of late. Wild Republic's line of talking Bindi dolls aim to teach children the concept of environmental conservation, which is a very important message in today's world. The talking Bindi Irwin doll says 10 different phrases recorded by Bindi Irwin herself.
Razor Scooter Recall
Razor Scooter Recall - PowerWing Three-Wheeled Scooters Recalled The CSPC has issued a voluntary Razor scooter recall specifically targeting the Razor PowerWing Three-Wheeled scooters. Around 103,000 Razor scooters have been affected by this recall. The reason for the Razor scooter recall is that the underside of the foot platform can have sharp edges, thus leading to a laceration hazard to kids who are riding the vehicle.
Razor USA LLC Announces Recall Of Razor Electric Scooters
Razor USA LLC has announced the recall of approximately 246,000 units of the Razor Electric Scooter. The model numbers which have been recalled are E300, E300S, E200 and E200S. The Razor scooters have been recalled due to a faulty weld. Read on for the full details about the Razor Electric Scooter Recall.
Halloween 2008 Costumes
Halloween is a fun time of the year. One of the best parts about Halloween is shopping for kids' costumes. Every year, Halloween costumes change. What was "in" last year is not necessarily trendy this year. This year, 2008, has a lot of exciting Halloween costume ideas for you and your kids. Take a look at the hot Halloween trends for 2008 as forecasted by the Toy Industry Association.
SpinZ from Jakks Pacific
Wow, talk about something different! I was introduced to the idea of Pen Spinning a few weeks back by an acquaintance and was immediately taken in by the idea. Pen spinning is a form of contact juggling which uses small writing tools like pens or pencils to perform various amazing tricks. Pen Spinning is all about the dexterity of your fingers. Spinz from Jakks Pacific is a great new line of pen spinning tools that you're gonna love!
Beware of the Dog
I am a huge dog person. This little guard dog in the game Beware of the Dog totally charmed me. A word of warning - do not wake the sleeping canine or you may be out of the game. So, before I lose you totally, let me explain that I’m talking about the new game called “Beware of the Dog” from University games. It’s a unique card game which has a lot of potential for fun and contains all the elements needed to make it something to look forward to.
Simtec Face-Off Frenzy PowerBand Hockey
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Alphaball Electronic Game from Learning Resources
Arcade games can now be fun and educational. The Alphaball Electronic Word Game from Learning Resources has a cool design which will delight kids. The Alphaball Electronic Word game helps in improving spelling and vocabulary skills while ensuring that kids have a blast.
Jumbo Insects from Learning Resources
If your kids love insects, they will love Jumbo Insects from Learning Resources. I, for one, was morbidly fascinated by the extra large fly, grasshopper and dragonfly. If you're squeamish, I suggest you leave the playing to your kids.
Jishaku
I came across this fantastic game recently which I happened to enjoy very much. Jishaku from RSV Productions takes magnetic attraction to a whole different level. This magnetic game uses real polished hematite magnets as playing pieces. Jishaku had me jumping around in surprise just like the magnets!
Guitar Hero Air Rocker
Guitar Hero Air Rocker from Jada Toys Inc is the latest addition to the musical based toys. The Air Rocker will allow kids and adults alike to emulate their favorite rock idols. A patented technology is used in Air Guitar consisting of guitar pics, an awesome belt buckle and a portable mini amplifier. With an air guitar in hand, the user waves the pic over the belt buckle sensor to determine the tempo of the song.
Fun Games - Guess What I Am?
Hilarity will surely ensue with the new and fun game "Guess What I Am?" from Technosource. The classic guessing game style has been upgraded with a comical twist to make playing this game an entertaining and bonding session, not to mention loads of fun too.
Fun Games - King Toad by Gamewright
King Toad by Gamewright is the king indeed! With a combination of simple rules and funny antics, this game ensures loads of fun. The hilarious character depictions on the cards make it even more appealing to kids. Who wouldn’t wanna catch some funny bugs for the overweight king toad?
Haba Discovery Balls
Even babies need distractions and entertainment. Enter the HABA Discovery Balls designed to spark the curiosity of the young ones. The Haba Discovery balls have different designs which encourage visual and auditory perceptions. Toddlers will have a blast playing with these adorable little toys with a diameter of 4.5 cm designed especially for their tiny hands.
Peter Rabbit Organic Toys from Kids Preferred
Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit organic "Naturally Better" plush toys from Kids Preferred are a great companion for daytime fun and a good night's sleep. I think they're especially better at night because that's traditionally story time as well!
Gallery Ghost: Find the Ghost Who Paints the Most!
I come across a lot of toys everyday and some really stand out from the rest. Gallery Ghost:Find the Ghost Who Paints the Most! from Birdcage Press, belongs to that "special" category. I guess you could classify it as a book that you play with. Gallery Ghost is all about the world of art. It is a hardcover book featuring paintings from various international artists including George Catlin, Paul Klee, J.M.W. Turner and many more that are on display at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
Russ Berrie's New Shining Stars Line Of Plush Toys
Buy a Shining Stars plush animal from Russ Berrie, and get exclusive access to ShiningStars.com where you can actually name a star after your child! ShiningStars.com is a virtual website where your kids will enjoy various activities, and also be able to name a star after themselves. ShiningStars.com has teamed up with the International Star Registry to provide actual certificates of the star and star's location in the universe. It's interesting to say the least!