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April 20th, 2008

Get Your Own Lead Paint Tester for Your Kids’ Toys

The past year has been inundated with toy recalls primarily due to lead paint hazards.  I’ve had to get rid of several toys that my children had over the past year that have been recalled because of lead paint. 
As a result of the numerous recalls, handheld XRF analyzers are all the rage.  What’s a handheld XRF […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 2 comments

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. […]

By Julie -- 1 comment

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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By Julie -- 0 comments

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 […]

By Julie -- 1 comment

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 […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

February 20th, 2008

Toys "R" Us Donates $100,000 to Tornado Victims

I love hearing stories like this. The Toys “R” Us Children’s Fund has donated $100,000 to Save the Children. There were many kids affected by the recent tornadoes in the Midwest and South and some families lost everything. I can’t imagine or relate to the pain they are going through right now.
The donation will be […]

By Julie -- 1 comment

February 19th, 2008

New Toys on the CBS Early Show

The 2008 New York Toy Fair is bringing out some really cool toys. The CBS Early Show had the lucky opportunity of trying some of the toys out. Here’s a video clip of the Furreal Friends Biscuit-My Lovin’ Pup, Ultimate Dance and Sing Hannah Montana, Tyco R/C Pro Turbo Wheelie Cycle and Air Hogs Zero […]

By Julie -- 0 comments

February 15th, 2008

Unveiled at the 2008 New York Toy Fair - GO-KID ROCKET 6

My sons would freak out if I got them one of these! They are scooter crazy and this one looks like a lot of fun. It’s the GO-KID ROCKET 6 and it’s debuting at the 2008 New York Toy Fair.
Watch this video and tell me what you think.

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By Julie -- 0 comments

February 15th, 2008

Unveiled at the 2008 New York Toy Fair - Hexbug Microrobotic Creature

Okay, this little toy is very cool. Here’s a video of the Hexbug Microrobotic Creature that will be appearing at the 2008 New York Toy Fair. It will be available for purchase at Radio Shack. They are also coming out with a crab and an inch worm. I can’t wait to see those!

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By Julie -- 0 comments

February 15th, 2008

Unveiled at the 2008 New York Toy Fair - Elmo Live!

He sings, he tells jokes and he dances! It’s the newest interactive Elmo that will be unveiled at the 2008 New York Toy Fair. It’s Elmo Live!

Because Elmo seems to be loved by everyone, they are convinced this will be a hot product among adults too. Cute, very cute. :D
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By Julie -- 0 comments