http://www.prnewsnow.com/News for the world!en-ushttp://www.prnewsnow.com/firebase_images/prnn.jpghttp://www.prnewsnow.com1257754173>>PlaSmart Inc. one of Canada's fastest growing companies according to Profit 100 magazine has recruited Sam Armstrong a 20 year veteran of the toy industry as their new COO in order to provide his expertise and knowledge to ensure their ability to continue their rapid growth in a sustainable and profitable manner. Armstrong will oversee daily operational functions and support sales and marketing.Tim...]]>1257060242>>Presenters performers and special celebrity guests supporting the 11th Annual quotA Home for the Holidaysquot currently scheduled to be broadcast on CBS on Dec. 23 2009 will be treated to a fabulous assortment of thankyou gifts from Cincinnatibased pet product manufacturer Petprojekt8482 a division of Otomik Products Inc.. Last year celebs who came out to support the event included Faith Hill Kristin...]]>1256108923>>MagnaPlay LLC a startup company developing creative educational activities for children announced today that its MagnaKase Magnetic Dry Erase Activity Case http://www.magnaplay.com/MagnaKase.html has been chosen as the Winner of Dr. Toy's 100 Best Products Award and Dr. Toy's 10 Best Creative Products Award for 2009. Dr. Toy's Best Products Award was developed by noted child development authority Stevanne...]]>1255591364>>Always on top of the most popular and highest quality toys and games ThinkFastToys has announced that they are offering a full line of Melissa 38 Doug products. This is a significant addition to the current offerings at ThinkFastToys as it introduces new meaningful educational options for children ranging from infancy right through their childhood. Parents can now find everything from Melissa 38...]]>1254899960>>Imagine every one can ride a movable stairmaster or stair climber in the park or along the beach. Now a brand new product makes the fun thing happen not simply putting the traditional fitness equipment on wheels but with a unique design to allow your quotstair climberquot movable to anywhere you want. Pumgo Fitness Scooter a new concept of fitness will be formally introduced to public in October by...]]>1253530031>>Now resources to support families of children with special needs are a click away with the launch of FlagHouse's Yellow Brick Road Shop.com http://yellowbrickroadshop.com website. The userfriendly vibrant site taps into the magic of the classic Wizard of Oz story and features hundreds of special needs products for children of all ages and abilities. The characters in the Wizard of Oz inspired us to...]]>1253345441>>The Sinclair Institute announced its 6th annual Erotic Fiction Contest today taking place on its web site BetterSex.com. This year's contest adds over 4000 in cash and prizes to the 15000 the company awarded in similar contests moving the company's total to close to 20000 in prize money to amateur erotic writers in 6 contests over five years. quotI had no idea how much people love to write and read...]]>1253345416>>Warm Whiskers http://www.warmwhiskers.com the premiere maker of heatable and freezable animalshaped pillow products introduces a revolutionary reversible formfitted dog jacket http://www.warmwhiskers.com/pamperedpetsC231.aspx with a very beneficial twist. The new Warm Whiskers Therapy Jacket utilizes adjustable therapy straps and larger more effective therapy packs to create the most versatile functional...]]>time()>>Finding that perfect toy for a child is challenging. Kids love to make things. And kids love lightsjust think about the look at their faces when the Christmas tree is lit. Laser Pegs is the only toy that combines a child's two fascinationslights and construction. The first lighted construction set is the creation of Florida inventor Jon Capriola. I thought of the idea when I saw those necklaces' that...]]>time()>>ew requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act CPSIA took effect that are aimed at making children's products safer and increasing consumer confidence in the marketplace. Heritage Environmental Laboratories is proud to be A2LA Certified giving us the ability to perform lead and phthalate testing on toys and child care products./p PIndianapolis IN August 24...]]>time()>>Funrise Toy Corporation is proud to announce that our newest item Tonka Strong Arms has been honored as a recipient of a quot2009 Outstanding Productsquot iParenting Media Award Tonka Strong Arms http://www.funrise.com/detail.aspxid05829 are beefy free wheeling construction vehicles with a trigger lever built into the vehicles. The trigger/lever has two functions pull lever without squeezing the trigger...]]>time()>>Redemption Plus www.RedemptionPlus.com the leading provider of redemption toys tools and training for the family entertainment and learning center industries has become the official distributor of the Lava Lamp174 product line for these markets. Lava Lamps174 have held a place in the hearts of generation after generation and Lava Lite LLC is the only manufacturer of the the original shape of cool8482....]]>time()>>CrayolaStore.com has launched a new professionally managed affiliate marketing program in an effort to increase online sales and extend their reach to niche markets. The affiliate program will be run by AffiliateTraction a full service performance marketing agency and powered by TrackAssure affiliate software. As their core demographic becomes more computer savvy and comfortable on the internet CrayolaStore.com...]]>time()>>PlaSmart Inc. has been recently named as one of Ottawa's fastest growing companies by The Ottawa Business Journal showing that they can combine a big vision with tight focus to achieve rapid expansion in a challenging economic environment.PlaSmart Inc.'s vision is honest and uncomplicated in addition to their smart simple toys philosophy they have an internal belief of under promising and over delivering...]]>time()>>USA Pool 38 Toy today announces it has expanded its unique wholesale product line into the gift category for summer 2009. New for the wholesale gift market for summer 2009 are Boca Beach Towel Clips Flip Flop Beach Stakes Magical Mermaids Water Toys Water Bouncer the ball that really bounces on the water and Scoobarang the world's only underwater boomerang. Boca Beach Towel Clips and Flip Flop...]]>time()>>RCadvisor.com has just released a new model airplane design book. Easily build and fly your very own model airplane design. Using clear explanations the reader learns about important design tradeoffs and how to make the right decisions.All Reviewers are RavingThis is what Greg Gimlick Electrics columnist of Model Aviation magazine had to say:This book is a joy to read The writing style and wit add...]]>time()>>All stops have been pulled out on the Hollywood produced webseries Dead End City starring Gary Graham Star Trek: Enterprise Alien Nation. Creator Jeff Varga producing in association with Rick Spalla of HIP Films has created a unique new media scifi thriller webserial complete with hot babes battling the undead often set to Broadway type musical song and dance numbers. It is set in a rainy 1930's...]]>time()>>The Adventures of Scuba Jack ASJ in conjunction with Majestic Harbor School is scheduled to film the next three episodes in a series of educational videos geared towards preschool aged children. The pilot episode Tide Pools was released December 2008 and is available to purchase online. Just as the pilot episode the next 3 videos will be based on the Preschool Frameworks for Education. Whales Lobstering...]]>time()>>BellyLaf www.bellylaf.com a consumer products company creating innovative practical and modern products for parents and children today announced that the company's awardwinning product line meets all federal safety standards set by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC going into effect February 10 2009. Third party testing and certification on BellyLaf's Grippees8482 and MiniMitts8482...]]>time()>>Woodplay174 the Original Redwood Playset Company http://www.woodplay.com announces an exciting new beginning for the Woodplay brand and the relaunch of the Woodplay.com website. The new Woodplay brand is an even more expressive reflection of the company's focus on quotfun over timequot quality and safety and offers parents one of the finest choices in the category of backyard playsets for children....]]>time()>>The table is set the family is together and dancers are auditioning in Vegas and winning spots on reality dance TV shows. DANCEOPOLY www.danceopoly.com has been bringing excitement to dance fans nationwide since its inception in June and the founders have announced a success story from the recent holiday season.The market is buzzing about how DANCEOPOLY brought the magic of the Golden Ticket to life....]]>time()>>How do you inspire kids and grownup kids to discover or rediscover classical music Start by discovering the story of 12 mysteriously missing Beethoven compositions and finish with the only recording of the nowfound music and a beautiful jigsaw puzzle depicting the Master in his world. The Beethoven Lost and Rediscovered CD and Beethoven Found Collector's Edition Jigsaw Puzzle set is the perfectpitch...]]>time()>>Kauzbots along with internationallyknown supermodel Emme will premiere quotKalvin Kauzbotquot a plush toy robot benefiting Hearts of Gold Inc. a New York based nonprofit organization whose purpose is to improve the lives of mothers and their children living in New York shelters. Premiere to be held Monday February 16th 8:30am at the International Toy Fair Javits Center Booth 1037. Emme supermodel television...]]>time()>>8211 NSF International a public health organization today announced it has expanded the scope of its ANS/ISO/IEC Standard 17025: General Criteria for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation to include toys and consumer product testing. International Accreditation Service IAS accreditation confirms that toy testing performed by NSF laboratories is conducted in compliance...]]>time()>>Artterro manufacturer of awardwinning creative art kits www.artterro.com is excited to announce its official company relaunch. Founded in 2006 as Arttogo Artterro has always focused on designing highquality ecofriendly affordable alternatives to common art and craft kits. The new name Artterro quotArt of the Earthquot clearly expresses the company's commitment to sustainability and celebration of the...]]>time()>>Stephanie Azzarone founder and president of Child's Play Communications http://www.childsplaypr.com has been named the winner of the Wonder Women of Toys Award in the Consultant category. The awards are sponsored by Women in Toys a professional networking organization for women working within the toy entertainment and licensing industries. The award was presented to Ms. Azzarone at the organization's...]]>time()>>HEAD WORLD DOMONATION Dark Horse Toy2R and Big Tent Entertainment Unveil New Line of BlindBox Figures Featuring Japanese Internet Sensation Domo nbspnbsp PWORLD DOMONATION Dark Horse Toy2R and Big Tent Entertainment Unveil New Line of BlindBox Figures Featuring Japanese Internet Sensation Domo/P ...]]>time()>>Add some humor and excitement wherever you are with Diversion http://www.marvelapps.com/index.php/products/diversion recently released for Apple's iPhone by software developer Marvel Apps LLC http://www.marvelapps.com. Diversion contains a library of over twenty five unique sounds that enable the user to distract or annoy people on demand. The app also can be used as a motion alarm to prevent theft...]]>time()>>Since 2005 the Hot G Vibe online adult sex toys store has been offering a large variety of pleasure goods in order to aid those in need of sexual enhancement. Today many couples feel that there will always be room for more excitement in the bedroom. However there still are concerns of the vending of Sex Toys http://www.hotgvibe.com. Children's toys and adult toys have traditionally been manufactured...]]>>>With a goal to guide families back into state and national parks systems community parks or just beyond their backdoorsBay Areabased IAGmedia Inc delivers Let's Go Chipper tm quotInto the Great Outdoorsquot a program to help reconnect kids and families with nature and the environment. Into the Great Outdoors introduces kids to a young squirrel Chipper a firsttimer going into the park systems to explore...]]>>>Woodwooks LTD a national wholesale wood craft parts manufacturer released an interactive website blog this week complete with stepbystep quotHow Toquot articles videos and inspirational ideas for woodworking hobbyists toy makers art teachers and Vacation Bible School coordinators.Website blogs have become immensely popular over the last four or five years and many large and small companies have discovered...]]>>>InventHelp174 America's leading inventor service company announces that one of its clients an inventor from Seville Ohio has designed a religiousthemed board game that would simulate a journey to heaven. This invention is patented and a prototype is available.The quotStairway to Heaven Gamequot would be designed to be fun and educational and would be suitable for all ages. The game presents players...]]>>>My Picture Teddy Bear has recently created a program which allows organization nonprofits and schools to use a My Picture Teddy Bear to help with their fundraising efforts. Organizations can use an outside of the boxing product and offer a customized teddy bear to help grow money for any cause. Customized teddy bears are long lasting and usually hang around for entire lifetimes. My Picture Teddy Bear...]]>>>8211 NSF International a public health organization today announced it has expanded the scope of its ANS/ISO/IEC Standard 17025: General Criteria for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation to include toys and consumer product testing. International Accreditation Service IAS accreditation confirms that toy testing performed by NSF laboratories is conducted in compliance...]]>>>Kauzbots along with internationallyknown supermodel Emme will premiere quotKalvin Kauzbotquot a plush toy robot benefiting Hearts of Gold Inc. a New York based nonprofit organization whose purpose is to improve the lives of mothers and their children living in New York shelters. Premiere to be held Monday February 16th 8:30am at the International Toy Fair Javits Center Booth 1037. Emme supermodel television...]]>1233822346>>Laser systems from Worldwide Laser Co2 YAG Fiber and UV all have the ability to meet industrial production requirements protect your products and customers with proper product markings and do so in an environmentally friendly and responsible manner. The LP series of Laser from Worldwide Laser provide for marking cutting and etching of products without any additives sprays or chemicals which are environmentally...]]>1233652999>>BE Innovative Group Inc. BIG Inc. maker of the popular SAT Game For Dummies the board game that helps teens parents and educators with SAT preparation announced today that they may be the latest company affected by the economic crisis hitting North America. After waiting days to hear back from their manufacturer on the delivery date of the new and improved version of their board game SAT Game for...]]>1233302984>>Say goodbye to the winter blues. Zebra Mix http://www.zebramix.com is stirring up fun with a new line of gorgeously designed organic baking kits http://www.zebramix.com that offer a host of fun learning activities for kids of all ages. Unfold the oversized brightly colored Safari Baking Map174 place your mixing bowl in the center and begin your adventure Stepbystep instructions guide little bakers...]]>1232269179>>Harry Truman might have said it Bill Clinton did quote it and George Bush Sr. said he didn't need the advice because he already had First Lady Barbara Bush but it simply goes like this quotIf you want a friend in Washington get a dogquot That bit of political wisdom has apparently not been lost on the Obama family as they hunt for the perfect hypoallergenic pooch to suit daughter Malia's dog allergy....]]>1231688924>>G6 Solutions a pioneering provider of innovative products that improve people's daily lives today announced the Super Slam Bat an innovative baseball video game accessory for the Nintendo Wii. Made of durable plastics the Super Slam Bat has an authentic wood grain that closely resembles the look of a real wooden bat. The Super Slam Bat allows players to enjoy the sensation of a genuine bat swing when...]]>1231688054>>InventHelp174 America's leading inventor service company announces that two of its clients inventors from Saltsburg Pa. have designed a modified highchair that displays educational mats. This invention is patented and a prototype is pending.The quotLearning Highchairquot would enable a child to learn while he or she is seated in a highchair. According to the inventors the optimal time for a parent...]]>1230885311>>Betsy and Norman the canine owners of BestFriends General Store www.BestFriendsGeneralStore.com think that every dog should have these top 20 selling puppy dog toys in their toy box. Betsy who claims that a dog can never have too many toys said that there are not any surprises on the list this year these are all quality fun and entertaining dog toys. Norman the Sound Loving Dog pointed out that the...]]>1230797254>>Babies need wait no longer to learn to read music. Awardwinning DVD quotIntroducing Trebellinaquot takes on the task in lessons created just for the under four set. The unique teaching method on the DVD was recently granted patent protection by the U.S Patent and Trademark Office. Trebellina is the first educational DVD www.trebellina.comfor young children to utilize a patented teaching method....]]>1229847699>>Parents experts licensed childcare centers 38 schools nationwide LOVE the PlasmaCar and have expressed it by awarding the PlasmaCar with the 2008 iParenting Media Award. This will add to the long list of awards the PlasmaCar already has under it's steering wheel: the prestigious 3 Star Award presented by the Canadian Toy Testing Council the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold and Platinum Seals and Finalist...]]>1229242715>>As elected by consumers with over 40 of votes PlasmaCar took first place in the Active Play Category in the 2008 annual Fat Brain Toy Awards. Fat Brain Toys are known for offering unique toys of the highest quality and play value.What makes the PlasmaCar so popular It works on kid power. By harnessing the natural forces of inertia centrifugal force gravity and friction PlasmaCar uses the inexhaustible...]]>1228378951>>International Playthings Inc. has officially been sold to an affiliate of Epoch Company Ltd. a purchase that was finalized on Friday November 14 2008. Epoch Co. Ltd. is the creator of Calico Critters of Cloverleaf Corners a popular product line currently distributed by IPI. We are looking forward to an exciting future for International Playthings under the new ownershipquot said Michael Varda CEO of...]]>1228210052>>Energy Curtailment Specialists Inc. www.ecsgrid.com ECS is pleased to announce the enrollment of New York City's toy store giant FAO Schwarz in ECS' demand response DR program PowerPay New York. By joining this program FAO Schwarz has agreed to participate to earn extra revenue for reducing their energy usage just a few times a year. PowerPay New York comes into effect in times of peak demand usually...]]>1228209856>>Specialty online Canadian toy retailer Babythoughts.ca announces the arrival of Bajo and Vilac wooden vehicles. These beautifully designed top quality wooden cars provide young children with hours of imaginative play and are a fantastic alternative to metal and plastic toy cars.We are delighted to be the first Canadian retailer to offer Bajo wooden cars and only one of a handful of Canadian retailers...]]>1228209836>>Introducing BuckleyBoo www.buckleyboo.com a growing menagerie of of developmental toys based on cognitive development and sequential learning. Babies love buckles as all parents know. Each buckle is a manipulative and mental challenge and a conundrum of the adult world. Buckles are even more irresistible when appointing the tummy of an adorable dog cat or bear. BuckleyBoo is a new toy line that lets...]]>1228209592>>Just in time for the holiday season PortABoard LLC is launching its revolutionary and innovative new skateboard called the quotPortABoardquot. PortABoards patent pending technology allows it to assemble and disassemble in seconds without the use of tools. Once apart the board sections and removable trucks store conveniently in a small compartment of a backpack leaving plenty of room for books school...]]>1228209352>>JuJups.com an Online CoCreation Platform is launching a 3D printing service for this Christmas allowing consumers to create 3D figurines of themselves and their loved ones as Angels Santas and Elves using the latest in 3D printing technology. This service is being launched in the United States and Europe this Christmas through DIY design portal www.jujups.com http://www.jujups.com. The products are...]]>1228209287>>2008 marks the 82nd anniversary of the worldrenowned Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade174. And with over 44 million people expected to watch the Parade on TV while another 3 million are expected to brave the crowds and fill the streets of Manhattan to watch the floating extravaganza AboutNewYorkHotels.com http://www.aboutnewyorkhotels.com is left with the patriotic duty of offering a healthy serving...]]>1228209261>>BellyLaf www.bellylaf.com a consumer products company designing FUNctional and innovative products for parents and children today announced that Grippees8482 and MiniMitts8482 ecofriendly wash mitts for the bath were awarded the prestigious iParenting Media Awards quotGreatest Products of 2008quot for baby care. Awardwinning products were selected based on their fun value product quality ease of use...]]>1228209203>>Impact Factory174 announces the launch of its new authentic premium sleigh bell products branded Magical Bells174. Its flagship product quotSanta's Classic Gift Setquot is new this season and sure to make quotbelieversquot out of children and adults of all ages. For every product sold this holiday season proceeds will be donated to Toberman Neighborhood Center's quotHoliday Cheer Programquot which...]]>1228209001>>The Kidini child safety program that focuses on Bully Prevention will appear at the Delaware Dover Downs Casino Get Fit Expo on November 22nd and November 23rd 2008. Meet all eight of the Kidini Team Characters and sing their songs of safety. The new music release of the Kidini Sing a long Song CD and the parent / child Activity Book will be available on site for the Kidini Team to sign.The focus at...]]>1228208986>>A new service KrisKringleCalls.com is promising to make the Santa Claus experience last for children and their families beyond the traditional mall visit this holiday season. Thanks to this hitech personalized service Santa's live call to a special child is no longer generic but tailored to that individual child. The warmest example of the service is the live sample call on our website www.KrisKringleCalls.com...]]>1228208801>>Xymbiot Interactive Packaging a division of ThinkAtomic Inc. has introduced to the beverage/packaging world a patent pending plastic bottle that is designed to fly up to 100 feet when empty. This interactive packaging concept is aimed directly at youth markets and may prove to be irresistible to children tweens and teens due to its ultra cool appearance and its dual role as a fun and functional aerodynamically...]]>1228208776>>Started in 1998 as a small online retailer of children's and baby toys http://www.geniusbabies.com/ Genius Babies has grown into a national supplier of developmental and educational toys. Over the past ten years they have been featured in Forbes http://www.forbes.com/bow/b2c/review.jhtmlid5968 Entrepreneur Magazine and the New York Times for their highquality innovative products unique web site excellent...]]>1228208749>>Parents no longer have to wrap paper towels around the base of chilly ice pops thanks to PopPals an insulating ice pop holder which fits around most ice pops to keep fingers warm and prevent messes. Invented by mom of three Stephanie Veve CEO of M3 38 Company Pop Pals brings a solution to a common problem. I was frustrated by having to wrap paper towels or even tissue around ice pops to protect my...]]>1228208676>>An Atlanta mother has invented a children's comfort toy that has won Creative Child Magazine's Preferred Choice Award for 2008. Catnap Kitties' patented harmonic purr simulates the subtle sound and comforting feel of a real purring cat. Hoard began working on her toy design shortly after the family's beloved pet cat Ludwig died. She had learned over the 19 years of Ludwig's life that holding and...]]>1228208571>>World toys and games market has been positively impacted by growing consumer awareness and exposure to media and marketing. The toy industry is marked by fluctuations which are seasonal and trenddriven. Factors impacting the business climate in the marketplace include economic conditions levels of disposable incomes and consumer demographics. The ongoing economic slowdown is expected to temporarily...]]>1228208295>>The Holidays are here and many of us are scrambling to get together a decent Thanksgiving dinner menu. While the Coney Island hot dogs in buns are a staple at Tedde.com the main focus has been finding a tasty and healthy alternative to the gelatinous beet dish that always seems to materialize at the holiday dinner table. Founder Sky Khan says that the bears' stomachs seem to growl constantly. quotWe'll...]]>1228129701>>Child's Play Communications the leading public relations and marketing communications agency specializing in reaching moms this week held its first annual Bloggers Brunch. Designed to connect top brands with influential mom bloggers just in time for the holiday shopping season the brunch attracted two dozen representatives from leading parenting blogs including People.com's Celebrity Baby Blog Glamour.com's...]]>1228129689>>With the economy in a tailspin and the holidays just around the corner Tiny Love174 the pioneer of innovative developmental toys for babies and toddlers wants to mark the 15th anniversary of its original Gymini174 activity mat by helping parents raising babies in poverty. Tiny Love174 has partnered with Buy Buy Baby a top baby essentials retailer to launch a charitable giving campaign to benefit...]]>1228129156>>With the holidays quickly approaching the nations largest franchisor of specialty toys announces their top toy picks of the season. Sharon DiMinico founder and CEO of Learning Express has done some serious homework to help parents take the guess work out of holiday shopping by compiling a list of the top ten toys for the season.With Christmas and Hanukkah on the way we know parents and gift givers...]]>1228128884>>Rosie Hippo has announced the launch of their new Internet toy store featuring an enhanced line of natural earth friendly toys books games puzzles and nursery decor. Utilizing the tagline Inspired Children. Happy Planet. the new site http://www.RosieHippo.com offers toys that foster creativity stimulate independent thought and are made in an environmentally conscious way.Rosie Hippo was founded...]]>1228128825>>For over 25 years Archie McPhee http://www.mcphee.com/ has been supplying world with stupid and impractical gifts of all kinds. As our Completely Useless Gift Guide shows this year is no exception. Marketing Manager David Wahl explains the need for stupid and unnecessary holidays gifts this way quotSure someone will thank you for getting them something they can use like a sweater or a pair of socks...]]>1228128801>>Sortprice.com one of the internet's fastest growing shopping search engines is already seeing evidence to indicate consumers are increasingly turning to the internet for holiday shopping this year and recommends that every American consider an quotallonlinequot approach to gift shopping in 2008.The old cliche has never been truer than it is now as we approach the holiday shopping season: every penny...]]>1228128749>>Holiday shopping has been known to wreak havoc on family budgets with many consumers digging themselves further into debt when shopping for gifts. Providers of CareOne Credit Counseling Services in an effort to help people be more proactive about debt management http://www.careonecredit.com during the holiday season have released a collection of low cost gift ideas http://www.careonecredit.com/Tips/giftsonashoestringc55.aspx...]]>1228128454>>SVM EBusiness Solutions a leading industrial online marketing agency announced the launch of the 5th annual EBusiness Trends in Industrial Marketing Survey. To participate in this survey please visit http://www.svmsolutions.com/surveyThis annual study helps manufacturers and distributors acquire an indepth understanding of the key ebusiness and online marketing trends that are impacting their industry...]]>1228127864>>The struggle to find fun gifts for men is over. Send a BeerPagertm the unique remotecontrolled electronic drink holder with sights and sounds for under 20. BeerPagers are fun and practical. They keep icy canned beverages cold longer and protecting them from accidental spills. Plus the BeerPager has fun sounds and flashing lights that can be triggered from up to 60 feet away using its handy wireless...]]>1228127604>>Into the Great Outdoors DVD Playfully Teaches Kids About Nature and the Environment. Animation and live action excite and ready kids to explore the outdoors and help build a green mindset. Books and CDs that introduce nature to kids. quotSmall house 8230small budget 8230small businessquot can bring any entrepreneur down but not Stephanie RachWilson founder of IAGmedia Inc and creator of quotInto...]]>1228127291>>Funrise Toy Corporation is proud to have been honored with the Hasbro Licensing Hall of Fame Award for the Tonka brand. This is a prestigious award given by Hasbro and a great honor and recognition of their partnership with Hasbro over the last ten years. For over 60 years Tonka has played an essential part of boyhood. Funrise is pleased to be a part of such a respected brand in the toy industry. Funrise...]]>1228124555>>Buddiebuds8482 earbuds a new unique patpending design of earbuds great for kids of all ages. Buddiebuds are 2 sets of earbuds connected to one plug. They are perfect for sharing Ipods DVD's Cd's Nintendo DS Gameboys and computer games at home by car or plane it's the perfect travel companion for sharing. Buddiebuds is also perfect when you want to share your music or videos with a friend and just...]]>1228124179>>A Sandy Springs Mom grieving over the loss of a family pet cat has invented an award winning plush toy cat that simulates the subtle sound and calming feel of a real cat's purr. Winner of Creative Child Magazine's Preferred Choice Award for 2008 Catnap Kitties' patented harmonic purr and soft cozy bodies provide people who can't have a pet cat with the comforting feel of holding and loving a real...]]>1228123615>>Online shopping retailers in Australia plan to take advantage of the change in consumer trends driven by the market downturn by releasing clearance stock in advance of the postChristmas sales season. As the global economic financial crisis deepens and consumers cut back spending manufacturers and wholesalers in the Australian market are acting now to prevent holding excess levels of stock.People won't...]]>1219907817>>Corvest a top20 promotional products supplier and parent company of AdvaLite Toppers and Its All Greek To Me is encouraging organizations to utilize customdesigned promotional products to increase brand recognition. In addition to its core product lines the company has the ability to produce custom items at lowerthanexpected prices thanks to its expertise in product development and overseas procurement.According...]]>1219562275>>When it comes to the end of the school holidays kids can start getting restless and finding different ways to keep the little ones entertained and happy at home can turn into an exhausting task. Luckily for parents experts at The Handpicked Collection have provided some muchneeded assistance in keeping kids occupied with fresh ideas and childrens toys until the new term begins. Whatever their favourite...]]>1219561848>>Ewins.com online home and garden retailer with showrooms in Omaha Nebraska announced its new collection of fashion sense outdoor patio furniture.Kevin Brownlee Ewins.com CEO said We want our new outdoor furniture to set the mood for backyard retreats everywhere. With control of the manufacturing we pass direct savings to our customers and are proud to offer the most unique patio furniture online at...]]>1219302976>>In recent years we find that things are becoming less real in terms of their physical presence. Software is replacing hardware so that instead of using a machine or a toy http://www.thetoypalace.co.uk in the real world we are using a computer to emulate the functions of that machine or toy. As Waheed Ahmed Managing Director of Hibba.co.uk says: I would look for toys online for my daughter Hibba and...]]>1219130859>>Most parents want to keep the magic of Santa and Christmas alive for their children as long as possible. If you have a child starting to question SweetSoaps.com www.sweetsoaps.com can bring back that glimmer of magic in your childs eye.Owner of SweetSoaps.com Ellen Cagnassola created this product out of the realization that her youngest was on the verge of questioning Santas existence. She states...]]>1219130755>>Funrise Toy Corporation is proud to announce that the Tonka Go Green Garbage Truck has been honored as a recipient of an iParenting Media Award The Tonka Go Green Garbage Truck http://www.funrise.com/detail.aspxid05744 is a free wheeling vehicle that teaches young boys environmental responsibility and behavior. This vehicle recognizes if recycled material is placed in the proper bins and provides positive...]]>1218957333>>Funrise Toy Corporation is proud to announce that our Shelcore Shake N Bobbles Pirate Ship has been honored as a recipient of an iParenting Media AwardThe Shake N Bobbles Pirate Ship http://www.funrise.com/detail.aspxid82305 is a fun and interactive Pirate Ship that rocks while anchored at sea and provides hours of fun and adventure Included with the ship is a treasure chest mechanical cannon 2 Shake...]]>1218957273>>The Dark Knight which grossed approximately 155.3 million in ticket sales during the opening weekend alone and is still selling out theaters has inspired more than just moviegoing. The obsession with this film was evident before it even came out according to Eastern Toys a leading seller of toys and Halloween costumes. The online retailer saw a huge expansion in the sale of adult costumes and childrens...]]>1218352358>>Finally Ecofriendly BagGames are the new classic board games like checkers chess and backgammon that come in a bag and are now available at www.BagGames.com. These travel games are compact enough to go anywhere yet the allinone attached board folds out to a fullsized game. With the introduction of the patentpending onepiece bag and board game combinations of BagGammon BagChess and BagCheckers entrepreneur...]]>1217663043>>he retail price of Gyroxus has been reduced to 389. Thats a 100 savings. Theres never been a better time to really get in the game./p PSanta Barbara CA August 1 2008 4th Motion LLC announces a 100 price reduction of Gyroxus The FullMotion Video Game Chair to 389 at http://www.gyroxus.com.Gyroxus http://videogamechair.gyroxus.com launched this spring at the Red Bull Air Races...]]>1217488909>>Corvest a top20 promotional products supplier and parent company of AdvaLite Toppers and Its All Greek To Me is encouraging schools to utilize promotional products for their next fundraisers. Corvest offers a number of imprinted promotional products including travel mugs polycarbonate bottles pens pencils backpacks sports duffels and stuffed animals all perfect for showing school spirit and raising...]]>1217143050>>Corvest a top20 promotional products supplier and parent company of AdvaLite Toppers and Its All Greek To Me is encouraging financial institutions to promote savings and good financial health with the use of promotional products. Corvest offers a number of promotional items that are perfect for the financial markets including personalized metal pens plush company mascots and branded computer bags....]]>1216799059>>Everyones favorite blue engine puffs into new and uncharted territory in Thomas Friends: The Great Discovery The Movie the firstever feature length Thomas Friends DVD release and the first Thomas title narrated by Pierce Brosnan. Available September 9 2008 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment for a suggested retail price of 19.98 young engineers will meet a new engine named Stanley and follow Thomas...]]>1216193377>>With the recent launch of Into the Great Outdoors an animated and live action DVD set aimed at getting kids back into nature Bay Area IAGmedia Inc. introduces a new sunstick to help keep kids covered when they get out and play. 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For less than it costs to fill up the gas tank in the family car parents can let children explore outer space http://www.parentschoice.org/article.cfmartid32thepageconsiderthis go on an adventure in the backyard...]]>1214553746>>Tonner today announced an agreement with Eidos Interactive Limited to release Tonner Character Figures TCF based on the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Legend video game. Tonners Lara Croft is the first of its kind. Leaping from the pixels on the screen into the hands of collectors at a noble 17 tall Lara Croft features 14 points of articulation rooted hair and several different changeable outfits. In...]]>1214467165>>Mary Rodas who was an original and youngest member ever admitted to the Hispanic American Hall of Fame and in her teens had her life story as the Teenage Toy Tycoon featured in magazines newspapers radio and television shows around the world has announced that all Balzac2 balls are being given away free at www.BalzacToys.com the Balzac Toys website shipping and handling charges apply limit 1 to a...]]>1213862922>>After the success of the first Wonderment store in Linden Hills with its unique selection of quality natural toys and crafts a second Wonderment store is opening at 949 Grand Avenue in St. Paul. On Saturday June 21st from 10 am to 5 pm Wonderments new store will be packed with kids and activities with lots of great visuals for media including a jump rope machine extreme bubble blowing and paper airplanes...]]>1212390506>>BananaToys.com a popular online retailer of hardtofind action figures and radio control toys today announced its summer 2008 Hot Toy List of the topselling figures and toys that will surely keep kids busy during their summer vacation.BananaToys.com prides itself on carrying only the highest quality products from wellknown action figure brands: Star Wars G.I. Joe Transformers Halo 3 to radio control...]]>1210501060>>Allen Ave. Designs a popular and trend forward design firm specializing in youth toys gear home accessories and baby gifts announces the expansion of its business and design studio to coincide with the launch of the Fall Winter 2008 Collections. Allen Ave.s new creative space will open in the Glendale Plaza located in the heart of Glendales business and media center.Past collections from Allen Ave....]]>1210501045>>Carlotta Bramlett created Tutor Rummy: U.S.A. because she knows two things: 1 kids like having fun and 2 kids dont know much about geography. The game which incorporates the basic card game rummy and a map of the United States helps kids learn about their country through play that features interaction luck and skill. I just couldnt believe the lack of knowledge out there says Bramlett but I knew it...]]>1210500978>>Traveling with children this summer will be a lot easier thanks to the unique new partnership between BabyCrazy a leading athome party planning sales company and Brainy Baby producer of awardwinning media products for kids. The new partnership will allow Brainy Baby products to be distributed by BabyCrazy sales representatives through catalogs and in the homes of customers. Brainy Baby products will...]]>1210500964>>Funny Tshirt http://www.cultclassicts.com icon CultClassicTs.com announced today its new deal with Slinky the release of Slinky brand tshirts http://www.cultclassicts.com/cgibin/shirt.cgi/slinkyshirts that capture the classic energy of the brand. The Tshirts now available for purchase on their web site boast the classic design and retro look that has not only made Slinky one of the most popular toys...]]>