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Archive for February 2008

February 29th, 2008

Classic Clips - The Smurfs

I used to love the Smurfs! They finally came to DVD on February 26th. You can watch Handy, Hefty, Grouchy, Brainy, Lazy, Smurfette, Papa Smurf and more of your favorites.
Here’s a clip from Season One Volume 1:

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February 29th, 2008

Vtech - Write and Learn Letter Pad

I am seriously thinking about buying one of these for my youngest child. It’s the Vtech - Write & Learn Letter Pad. He is at that stage where he’s starting to learn to write his letters. The only problem is, he only does it at school. I thought that maybe if I got him […]

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February 29th, 2008

Toys That Make Us Want to Be Kids Again

IdeaTango.com shot some video footage at the 2008 New York Toy Fair. Here are some of the inventions they say makes them want to be kids again.

I saw some really interesting and fun toys on there. My boys would love the sports games and the nascar toys. That Yackle Ball looked very interesting!
There were so […]

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February 26th, 2008

Star Wars According to a 3 Year Old

I saw this the other day, thought it was cute, but had NO idea it would make it to the national news. Craziness. This little girl is adorable. Here is “Star Wars According to a 3 Year Old”.

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February 26th, 2008

Toys R Us Takes Toy Safety Seriously

Toys R Us recently announced changes to its already rigorous quality assurance standards. These are the changes they are making:
1. Notification to manufacturers of increased quality assurance standards and oversight. They will let all of them know that any products shipped after March 1st must comply with these strict new standards.
2. Reduction of PVC use. […]

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February 26th, 2008

Spiderman Water Bottle Recall

Another toy recall.
Spiderman Water Bottle from about 7,000 are being recalled from Sears stores around the country. Click here to see a picture of the water bottle.
What’s the hazard?
The screws under the bottle’s lid can come loose and fall into the cup, creating a choking hazard for the child.
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February 26th, 2008

Fun N Safe Magnetic Dart Board Recall

The Fun N Safe Magnetic Dart Board needs to change it’s name don’t you think? On February 22, 2008 about 250,000 units were pulled off the shelves in a recall at the Family Dollar Stores. Yet another magnetic toy that is not safe for our children.
There have been no reported injuries, but hopefully the recall […]

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February 22nd, 2008

2008 New York Toy Fair Mattel Products

Mattel introduced a lot of new toys at the 2008 New York Toy Fair based on their four “toy trends”.
The “toy trends” are toys that connect to the internet; toys that utilize technology to enrich role-playing and inspire imagination; toys that create and provide learning experiences; toys utilizing technology for realistic, life-like features and […]

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February 20th, 2008

Steve Irwin’s Daughter Unveils Line of Toys

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Steve Irwin’s daughter Bindi, unveiled her new line of Australian Zoo toys at FAO Schwarz February 18th. Pictured above is Bindi Irwin with her brother Robert. I have often thought about this family since the death of Steve. We are big […]

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February 20th, 2008

Winners of the 8th Annual TOTY Awards

The New York Toy Fair officially kicked off on February 16th. There were hundreds of retailers there showing their latest ideas and creations. But only a few get the honor of receiving a TOTY award.
The TOTY awards purpose is to recognize the creativity and success of the toy industry. Here are the winners of the […]

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