Toys By Brand
By Kristen Ryan, About.com Guide to Toys
There are so many toy brands out there, and so many different toys to choose from. Choosing a toy is easier if you trust and know the toy brand. For example, when I was younger, Fisher-Price was THE most trusted name in kids' toys, and also the most commonly encountered. Nowadays, it still is very highly regarded, but we have so much more variety to choose from. Toy brands like Mattel, Hasbro, Spin Master, Leap Frog, VTech and others have such a wide range of products, while others like Corolle, Lego, Cranium, Crayola, etc are more specialized. Here's a look at the top toys organized by brand.
- Corolle Dolls
- MGA Entertainment/Bratz
- Noodlehead's Pawparazzi Pets
- Russ Berrie's Shining Stars
- TY Inc/Beanie Babies
Fisher-Price
Fisher-Price is a well loved and trusted brand in most households for infant, toddler and preschooler toys. Most of us grew up with Fisher-Price. My favorite toy used to be the Fisher=Price Chatter Telephone! I was simply in love with it and it followed me everywhere I went. (Well, actually I used to tug it along.) Known for their excellent standards of quality and innovation when it comes to toys, Fisher Price is a legend. Here are toys from Fisher-Price and some interesting bits of information about this toy brand.
Hasbro
Hasbro needs no introduction. You can find all kinds of games and toys under the "Hasbro" umbrella! Every year, Hasbro comes out with some wonderful toys that appeal to a wide range of ages and interests. Here are some of Hasbro's toys from today and the past.
Haba USA
Exceptional quality, vibrant colors, and lots of potential for using one's imagination - that's what makes up Haba's wooden and cloth toys. Haba, a German company, is well known for it's great quality products for kids. I'm personally a big fan of all Haba's products!
Disney Princess
Find out what's hot in the world of Walt Disney's Disney Princesses from Mattel including Disney Princess pictures, Disney Princess Quizzes and more! Try your hand at a great Disney Princess Personality Quiz and find out which Disney Princess are you!
Lego
Building LEGO sets can be great fun for both adults and kids. Popular LEGO sets include Star Wars LEGO, Harry Potter LEGO, LEGO City, LEGO Batman, LEGO Bionicle and much more. Here are some reviews and articles on Lego building sets.
- Lego Spongebob Squarepants Chum Bucket
- LEGO Star Wars Jedi Starfighter & Vulture Droid (7256)
- Lego Clikits
- Assorted Lego Picks
- Lego Knights Kingdom
- Lego Harry Potter
- Lego Land
- LEGO Ferrari F335 Spider
- Making Of A LEGO Brick
- LEGO Cube Solver
- LEGO Building Set Inventory
- LEGO Star Wars Trilogy Actors
- LEGO Users Group Network
- LEGO Bionicle Discussion Portal
Mattel Brands - Barbie
Barbie is every little girl's dream doll. Barbie has been around for decades, yet she has a timeless elegance, and keeps up with the latest trends and fashions. Here is a collection of top Barbie dolls of the season, news about Barbie, trends, fashions and more.
- Holiday Barbie Doll Pictures
- Barbie as Princess Rosella Doll
- Barbie Girls
- Barbie Chat Divas
- Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princess Gallery
- Princess Genevieve Lets Dance Doll from Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
- Barbie Collector Doll Gallery
- Barbie Diaries Story
- Barbie Diaries Dolls and Toys
- Barbie MyScene Bling
- Barbie Spring Fashion Fever
- Barbie Beach Fun Pictures
- Barbie MyScene Goes Hollywood
- More Barbie MyScene Goes Hollywood
- Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus
- American Idol Barbie
- Barbie Fairytopia
- Barbie Dolls - Selected Picks
- Barbie Princess and the Pauper Dolls
Corolle Dolls
Corolle, the French company, is very well known worldwide for their dolls since it was founded in 1978. Winner of numerous toy industry awards including multiple DOTY awards (Doll Of The Year), Corolle's baby dolls and bigger dolls are highly regarded for their excellent quality and high standards.
MGA Entertainment/Bratz
The super cool funky fashion Bratz dolls from MGA Entertainment have really become a hit with all the young girls today. Very fashionable and trendy, these dolls are for the "in" crowd. Although some people find Bratz dolls offensive, they still have a huge fan following. Find lots of information about the newest, hottest Bratz releases as well as some useful links for Bratz fans on this page.
- Bratz Fashion Stylistz
- Be-Bratz Online
- Bratz 2007 Pictures
- New Bratz Dolls for 2007
- Bratz Electronics and Toys
- Bratz Genie Magic Dolls
- Bratz Bubble Trouble
- Bratz Pictures 2006
- Bratz Rock Angelz
- Assorted Bratz Dolls
- Bratz Celebrity Auction
- Bratz Tokyo Catz
- Bratz Tokyo a Go Go
Noodlehead's Pawparazzi Pets
Each Pawparazzi pet has oodles of style and a lifestyle to match. There are about half a dozen Pawparazzi pets (read dogs and cats) ranging from movie stars to tennis players to top models to choose from. They come with their own designer carrying case (remember Paris Hilton carrying her pet in a purse?) The accessories are equally fabulous - glittery necklaces, bracelets and more.
Russ Berrie's Shining Stars
Shining Stars are so popular. They are cute little stuffed animals with a speciality - when you buy them, you also get the privilege of naming your very own star through the International Star Registry. This year, Shining Stars have come out with some very cute animals especially for Valentine's Day. Take a look!
TY Inc/Beanie Babies
Who can resist TY Beanie Babies? The Beanie Babies value has increased tremendously over the years. Beanie Baby Collectors follow the trends in Beanie Baby Prices and Values closely. Find out about the official TY Beanie Baby Site, History of Beanie Babies, New Releases, Reviews and Other Related Information here.
