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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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Toy Of The Year Awards 2008 Nominees
Here are the nominees for the Toy of the Year Awards 2008 to be presented at the New York Toy Fair 2008.
Toy Recalls - Recalled Toys Still Being Sold
The toy recalls list is growing longer and longer. As toy testing laboratories struggle to keep up with the influx of toys from various sources to ensure safe toys this holiday season, there's still another issue to think about. Aside from the new toy recalls to watch out for, parents should be aware that recalled toys are still being sold at various places. This is a very scary thought and every parent should have their eyes and ears open for the recalled toys.
Disney Flix Video Camera
The Flix Video Camera from Disney is a rather inexpensive video camera which has more to it than being just a video camera. It comes bundled with Disney’s Magic Director software too. Simply plug the Disney Flix Max camera directly into your computer and use the included software to add special effects. The included story boards and audio cues are all you need to pave your way towards becoming a professional movie director.
American Idol Talent Challenge DVD Game
The American Idol Talent Challenge is really making waves this holiday season. This very innovative product from Tech2Go brings out the American Idol in your kids. The American Idol Talent Challenge DVD Game is based on actual performances of star performers and features real comments from the show judges. The game includes a cool sound mixer and microphone that hooks up easily to your DVD player.
Hannah Montana Electric Guitar
The Hannah Montana brand just keeps getting stronger and stronger as more and more kids are clamoring for anything Hannah Montana. So there is little doubt that Jakks Pacific’s Hannah Montana Rockin’ White Electric Guitar is going to be a winner this holiday season.
The Hannah Montana Guitar stands out for being able to play the hit Hannah Montana songs, including "Best of Both Worlds" and "Who Said."
Hasbro's Rose Petal Collection
Here's a lovely product from Hasbro called Rose Petal Cottage. As the name suggests, the Rose Petal Cottage and Rose Petal accessory collection has the key ingredients little girls love - flowers, the color pink and pretend play. Hasbro’s Rose Petal Collection promises to be one of the best preschool toys of the season. Pretend play options in the collection include appliances, a lounge chair, a nursery, a Makin’ Muffins baking set and of course, the piece de resistance, the Rose Petal Cottage.
Fur Real Friends Squawkers McCaw Parrot
Encouraged by the success of the Fur Real Friends Butterscotch Pony last year, Hasbro has come out with the Fur Real Friends Squawkers McCaw Parrot. It's an amazingly real looking parrot which actually repeats what you say. The Fur Real Friends Squawkers McCaw Parrot is electronic, animated and full of beans. Read more about Fur Real Friends Squawkers McCaw Parrot from Hasbro.
Fisher Price Smart Cycle
Fisher-Price is aiming to tackle the obesity epidemic which is rampant in kids today with it's Smart Cycle. What is the Smart Cycle, anyway? It's a stationary bike very much like an exer-cycle. The difference is that the preschooler sized Smart Cycle can be transformed into an interactive exercizer when plugged into your TV's a/v jack. Kids hop on and pedal their way through the various games available. The bright side - Fisher-Price's Smart Cycle beats most other stationary TV games anyday.
Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Set Toys Recall
RC2 Corp., in conjunction with the CPSC, has issued a recall of various Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Toys due to the lead poisoning hazard in connection with the paint they're decorated with. This is a whopping big operation - an estimated 1.5 million Thomas & Friends toy units sold between January 2005 and June 2007 are being recalled.
Tamagotchi Version 4 V4
The new and improved Tamagotchi V4 is even more technologically advanced than before. The players can control the future of their virtual pets by playing the mini games and going to school. "Gotchi Posts" are something new too in the Tamagotchi V4. Your virtual Tamagotchi V4 pet will receive these messages which contain good and bad fortunes, letters and news throughout it's life span.
American International TOY FAIR 2007 in New York
Here is some information about the New York Toy Fair 2007. Find out about the Toy Industry Association American International Toy Fair 2007 to be held on February 11 - 14 in New York.
Tamagotchi Connection Version 3 Back With A Vengeance!
Tamagotchi Version 3 is a new and improved version of the popular Tamagotchi Connection. Well loved by kids worldwide, Tamagotchi Version 3 is now even better with more games, more characters and lots of fun patterns. The Tamagotchi Version 3 website, Tamatown.com is an exciting must see experience. Take a look at pictures of the new Tamagotchi Connection Version 3 from Bandai America!
American International TOY FAIR 2006 in New York
Here is some information about the New York Toy Fair 2006. Find out about the Toy Industry Association American International Toy Fair 2006 to be held on February 12 - 15 in New York.
National Toy Hall Of Fame Inductees
Here are the National Toy Hall Of Fame Inductees - the most famous toys in history! The National Toy Hall Of Fame is part of the Strong Museum in Rochester, NY.
National Toy Hall Of Fame Inductees
Here are the National Toy Hall Of Fame Inductees - the most famous toys in history! The National Toy Hall Of Fame is part of the Strong Museum in Rochester, NY.
Top Toys Of 2005 - Holiday And Christmas Special
The Top Toys of 2005 in various categories. Read all about the best toys of 2005 for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, teens, boys, girls, electronics and more in the Top Toys of 2005. This top ten toys of 2005 list consists of award winning toys which your child is sure to love! Holiday toy shopping is a breeze with this wonderful Top Toys Of 2005 list.
Marie Osmond Dolls’ “Cinderella” Raises $14,000 at Disney Auction
A Cinderella doll by Marie Osmond sells for $14,000 in an auction benefitting the Children's Miracle Network.
Fisher Price Announces Recall Of Power Wheels Scooters and Mini Bikes
Fisher Price has announced the recall of approximately 25,000 units of the Power Wheels Lightning PAC Scooters and 5,000 units of the Power Wheels MX3 Mini Bikes. The Fisher Price scooters and bikes have been recalled due to a risk of injury. Read on for the full details about the Fisher Price Power Wheels Recall.
An Interview With Hap Palmer
Hap Palmer is a well known name in the world of children's music. Best known for his work on Music Through Movement, and his Baby Songs, Hap shares his views and thoughts on a variety of subjects in an Interview With Hap Palmer, on About.com.
Hap Palmer
During the 60's, Hap Palmer started singing folk songs and leading sing-alongs as part of his job with the Hollywood YMCA. He was also a member of the Chapman College pep band, where he played sax and clarinet. Because of all these different musical experiences, Hap was dabbling in a lot of different musical styles from folk music to Dixieland and jazz. Read more about Hap Palmer in a biography by Mary Miche.
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