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DITTOBLOX, the Modular Building Pods That Spark Creative Minds Launches on Kickstarter Crowd Funding Site
A creative dad designed a honeycomb shaped building block toy made from recycled milk jugs in the USA. Not designed to compete directly with other building brick toys, they encourage more open ended, imaginative play. - August 02, 2012 - DITTOBLOX
Grayson Hobby Has Partnered with RCPowers.com to Offer Convenience to the Customers
Grayson Hobby has partnered with RCPowers.com to offer convenience to the customers. - July 30, 2012 - Grayson Hobby
Heroes of the World, Unite in Play
Veteran toy developers, Go, Go, Dynamo!, are harnessing the power of Kickstarter to crowd fund the first line of action figures that teach kids about diverse cultures through great play and magical stories. This knowledge fosters a mutual understanding between people of unfamiliar backgrounds and cultures. - July 28, 2012 - Go Go Dynamo
Introducing the Stellar Babies™" - Kickstarter Project
A Kickstarter project is being launched to introduce everyone to the wonderful world of the Stellar Babies. What are Stellar Babies? They are a brand new line of multicultural dolls; sparkly new baby stars who were born in space and are here to put a smile on your child's face. They have fallen to... - July 26, 2012 - Gamaby
Grayson Hobby Announces a Discount Offer on Dynam PBY Catalina Twin Engine Sea Plane
Grayson Hobby, an online hobby product store has announced a discount offer on Dynam PBY Catalina Twin Engine Sea Plane. - July 20, 2012 - Grayson Hobby
NewProductHelp.com Authors Innovative Online Presentation for Mamolo Grenade Invention
Nicholas M., Louisiana resident and inventor, recently contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create an exciting online presentation for his Mamolo Grenade invention. An eye catching new product designed to appeal to all who love to play outdoors, the Mamolo... - July 15, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Grayson Hobby Announces a Special Discount Offer on Dynam Meteor 70mm EDF Sport Jet Airplane
Grayson Hobby, an online hobby product super store has announced a special discount offer on Dynam Meteor 70mm EDF Sport Jet Airplane. - July 14, 2012 - Grayson Hobby
Innovation Direct™ Contracted to Target Potential Licensees for You Don't Know Me Invention
An innovative new gaming product designed to promote greater interaction among family and friends, the You Don’t Know Me, has been developed by Claudine McGill of Stockton, California. The invention's unique design and set-up allows participants to get to know their family and friends better... - July 08, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Action Figure Xpress Rolls Into San Diego Comic Con with Exclusives Galore
Once again, Action Figure Xpress will be at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International in full force with some incredible exclusives. Come check them out at booth #3345. Attendees may begin preordering for Pick Up at the show now through Friday, July 6. - July 02, 2012 - Action Figure Xpress
Grayson Hobby Announces Everyday Free Shipping Offer for Its Valued Customers
Grayson Hobby, an online super store for MicroJet V3, SuperSonic V2, etc., has announced everyday free shipping offer on any domestic order over $75. Recently, Grayson Hobby, an online super store for MicroJet V3, SuperSonic V2, etc., has announced everyday free shipping offer on any domestic... - June 18, 2012 - Grayson Hobby
New Jersey Inventor Launches Point Pong Game with EP Connects
In 2010, Kevin Brown of Middletown, New Jersey had little more than an idea for a new pong game table. Today, his new company KB Innovations, LLC has sold hundreds of Point Pong tables to college students, tailgaters and other outdoor game enthusiasts based throughout the country. Recently... - June 13, 2012 - EP Connects
Think-a-lot Toys Introduces Think-ets Party Games Edition: A Novel Thinking Game to Play in Bars, at Picnics and on Houseboats
Think-a-lot Toys has just released another Think-ets game—the Party Games Edition—as part of its growing collection of games that stimulates imagination and creativity. - June 13, 2012 - Think-a-lot Toys
Frog God Games Acquires Necromancer Games
Frog God Games, the makers of roleplaying games and books, today announced that they are acquiring Necromancer Games, the award-winning publishing house known for Necropolis, Rappan Athuk, City of Brass, Tomb of Abysthor, Crucible of Freya, Tome of Horrors, and many other famous titles. The... - June 11, 2012 - Frog God Games
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Representative of Monster-B-Gone Invention
An innovative new product designed to help children conquer a common and pervasive fear, the Monster B Gone, has been developed by James and Teresa Cooke of Augusta, Georgia. The invention's unique design and appearance provides children and parents with an effective method of achieving peace of... - June 07, 2012 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Codespot MobileLlaunches Golf Kingdoms on iTunes App Store
Codespot Software Company is pleased to introduce Golf Kingdoms. This new physics-puzzler golf game golf game is compatible with Apple iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad and available on the Apple Store today. - June 06, 2012 - Codespot Mobile
Printable Diamond Jubilee Bingo Cards and Bingo Game Released by Answers 2000
To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Answers 2000, the developer of the popular Bingo Card Printer software for creating educational bingo cards, has released a free set of printable bingo cards. These bingo cards can be downloaded and printed by anybody, absolutely free of charge, and are ideal for playing a jubilee-themed version of bingo at parties and other events. - June 02, 2012 - Answers 2000 Limited
Audio4fun Seriously Focuses on After-Sales Service for Their Best-Seller Product
The website is updated each week with a new nickvoice package for its best-seller, Voice Changer Software Diamond. - May 18, 2012 - AVSoft Corp.
X-Treme X-10 Electric Scooter Now Available in the Marketplace
The X-10 mini electric scooter from X-Treme Scooters is now available in the UrbanScooters.com Marketplace. - May 18, 2012 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Celestron Prepares for Two Rare and Exciting Celestial Events
Telescope Pioneer is Offering an Easy Way to View the 2012 Annular Solar Eclipse and Transit of Venus - May 17, 2012 - Celestron
NewProductHelp.com Prepares Dynamic Presentation for Fito Doll Invention
Rudy C., Colorado resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create a cutting edge online presentation about his Fito Doll concept. A simple yet eye catching new product intended to promote Hispanic heritage, the Fito Doll features a unique... - May 17, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Awesome Playgrounds Free Standing Cubby Houses
Awesome Playgrounds have released a free standing elevation kit for their cubby houses, so that they can be easily moved around the backyard, without dismantling, breaking and they avoid having to concrete anything in. - April 16, 2012 - Awesome Playgrounds
The Deglingos Arrive at Marbel Ltd
Marbel Ltd launch the Deglingos, a fun and crazy range of French designed soft toys suitable from birth. - April 01, 2012 - Marbel Ltd
Play N Trade Berwyn, Illinois Celebrates Grand Opening
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Berwyn, Illinois store on Saturday, March 31st. Mousa and Ahmad Joudeh are identical twin brothers who own the franchise along with their brother Bassel Joudeh. This is their... - March 29, 2012 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Country Music Industry Insider and Mcneill Designs’ Production Advisor Preshias Harris is "Sentenced!"
Preshias Harris makes country edition of multi award-winning educational game first priority; intends to devote her time and talents on a full-time basis as a representative of McNeill Designs, creators of the You’ve been Sentenced! word game. - March 18, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Play N Trade Merges with Dimensions Games Corporation: Extends Leading Gaming Environment to Canada
Play N Trade, the world's largest video game retail franchisor, has announced expansion to Canada through a merger with Canadian-based Dimensions Games Corporation. Dimension Games will now be known as Play N Trade Canada, and all new Canadian stores will open with the Play N Trade signage,... - March 15, 2012 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Think-a-lot Toys Introduces Easter-Themed Think-ets Game: Families Can Create an Easter "Think-ets Trinkets" Hunt
Easter is a great time to hide Easter eggs. But think of the fun one could have if an Easter miniatures hunt was included, what might be called an Easter "Think-ets Trinkets" Hunt. Think-a-lot Toys has just released another themed Think-ets game in its growing collection of games that... - March 15, 2012 - Think-a-lot Toys
TheGreenPlayroom.com Launches
Ashley Gutknecht announces the launch of TheGreenPlayroom.com which offers sustainable, eco-friendly and non-toxic children's furniture, room decor, and toys for children's playrooms. - March 01, 2012 - The Green Playroom
Shock Troopers and Action Figure Xpress Invade Wondercon
Action Figure Xpress announces its 2012 Wondercon exclusive Star Wars Shock Troopers Art Fx Two-Pack - February 29, 2012 - Action Figure Xpress
Monsters Set Free to Run Wild
www.goofygrinmonsters.com - Un-batten the hatches and open your doors, these fun-loving monsters are only looking to play. Goofy Grin Monsters have been set loose by the Z & Z Toy Corporation and are searching for children to play with. You can recognize them by their super soft fur, vibrant... - February 23, 2012 - Z & Z Toys Corp.
Play N Trade Announces Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Tournament Participants Are Competing for a 2012 Jeep Patriot
Play N Trade Franchise Inc., a franchisor of video game retail stores, is excited to host an international Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 tournament at Play N Trade stores in the U.S. and Canada. Participates will be competing for over $25,000 in prizes. Players will compete in local rounds... - February 09, 2012 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Gecko Island Toys Announces Prehistoric Dinosaur Fossil Kit for Educational and Specialty Toy Stores
Gecko Island Toys announces the launch their prehistoric dinosaur fossil kit for educational and specialty toy stores. Toy retailers can now add a piece of prehistoric history to their educational/science toy lineup. The Gecko Island Toys prehistoric fossil kit includes 8 – 14 (depending on... - February 08, 2012 - Gecko Island Toys
Pop Pals Ice Pop Holders Debuting New Jumbo Size Pop Pals at New York Toy Fair 2012 February 12-15th, Booth # 5953
Pop Pals Ice Pop Holders is debuting its new jumbo size Pop Pals at the New York Toy Fair 2012 February 12-15th, booth # 5953. Pop Pals is thrilled to debut its new jumbo size Pop Pals at the Toy Fair in New York February 12-15 in booth # 5953. The new larger jumbo size Pop Pals make it easier for... - February 06, 2012 - M3 &Company
PlushToysKing.com - Toy Shop Implements Creative Approach to Selling Online
PlushToysKing.com toy shop takes a different path to success in e-commerce by giving people quality content with a twist. - February 03, 2012 - PlushToysKing.com
My Beast Friends®.com Opens Online Toy Factory Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
My Beast Friends.com opens online toy factory where customers can Adopt or Create a Beast Friend, handcrafted, made to order plush toy. My Beast Friends is an interactive site offering children a unique way to identify their fears - such as bullies, scared of the dark, etc. Each Beast Friend creatively addresses fears to help children be their best...that is what best friends do! - February 01, 2012 - MyBeastFriends.com
Team Canada Table Hockey Scores on iOS and Android
In partnership with Hockey Canada, Stinger Games brings Team Canada Table Hockey to Android and iOS devices this Christmas. Relive your childhood spent playing table or bubble hockey with your friends in this face paced Red vs. White game. Showcasing realistic 3D physics using the Bullet Physics,... - December 28, 2011 - Stinger Games
The Pocket Referee is a Unique Must-Have Family Toy for Christmas
A great way to find unique family products is referencing parenting and product websites such as; The National Parenting Center, Great Dad, and Dr. Toy. There’s one very unique toy reviewed and approved by all these groups that is the ideal, budget friendly gift for all families with young kids. It’s called The Pocket Referee and is sold on Amazon.com for less than $10. - December 15, 2011 - The Pocket Referee
Fun Spot Trampolines Launches Complete Trampoline Setups
Fun Spot Trampolines, an online store for trampolines now offers Trampoline systems in various sizes. Depending on your usage, choose one for yourself. Check out the Range. - December 10, 2011 - Fun Spot Trampolines
Thundercats Arrive Home to the Cat’s Lair Environment Statue
Third Earth would not be the same without the safe haven of the Thundercats Cat’s Lair Environment Statue. - December 04, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress
The Big Dipper Store is Established as Arctic Internet Systems, Inc. Expands
The Big Dipper Store, www.thebigdipperstore.com, provides affordable gifts and collectibles for holidays, birthdays, weddings, wedding anniversaries, graduations, housewarmings, kids and other special occasions. Over 3,000 unique and exclusive imported gifts, collectibles, jewelry and so much more are available through the online website all at bargain prices. Truly The Big Dipper Store provides a World of Products to choose from making your online shopping experience fun and exciting. - December 03, 2011 - The Big Dipper Store
Black Friday Sales Turn Grey
e-Commerce Sites Blur the Lines of Black Friday for Almost a Week. - November 23, 2011 - Factory eStores
Think-a-lot Toys' Story Speller Game Wins a Parents' Choice Award: Company Also Wins Two Other National Awards for Think-ets
Think-a-lot Toys is pleased to announce that its most recent game, Story Speller, is a winner of a Parents' Choice Approved Award. - November 06, 2011 - Think-a-lot Toys
Pc Pools Selling New Harvil® 4 ft. Air Hockey Table
Pc Pools Announces It is Selling the New Harvil® 4 ft. Air Hockey Table - November 04, 2011 - PcPools
Play N Trade Brings the Ultimate Video Gaming Experience to O’Fallon, Missouri
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., one of the fastest-growing video game franchises, has a new store in O’Fallon, Missouri, bringing the ultimate gaming experience to town. - October 28, 2011 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
The Spotted Monkey Welcomes Kiko+
TheSpottedMonkey.com is excited to announce the arrival of Kiko+ to their online boutique in November. - October 23, 2011 - The Spotted Monkey Inc.
Brookhaven Academy Launches Allen, Texas’s Only Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program
The Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program reflects the school’s focus on transforming early childhood education. - October 21, 2011 - Brookhaven Academy
Pc Pools Selling New Harvil® 20-IN-1 Multi Game Table
Pc Pools announces it is selling the new Harvil® 20-IN-1 Multi Game Table. - October 13, 2011 - PcPools
Storm Eagle Studios Inks Stormpowered Digital Distribution Deal with Kalypso Media for Entire Video Game Catalog
Storm Eagle Studios announced today that it has signed a deal with Kalypso Media to distribute the publishers entire video game catalog through its' STORMPOWERED Digital Distribution Platform. - October 12, 2011 - Storm Eagle Studios L.L.C.
Balloon Companies Combine to Form Bigger, Better Conglomerate
Recent Merger Delivers Unmatched Quality & Service. - October 11, 2011 - Balloons Everywhere
Trade in or Repair Your Apple Products
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., a franchisor of retail video games stores throughout North America, is pleased to announce a new trade-in program for Apple products that include iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches, in exchange for store credit or cash. With this program, Play N Trade intends to offer... - October 11, 2011 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Storm Eagle Studios Releases Phase 2 of It's STORMPOWERED Digital Distribution Client
Storm Eagle Studios announced today that it has released Phase 2 of it's STORMPOWERED Digital Game Client. This installment adds over 100 additional PC titles to it's ever growing game library. - October 07, 2011 - Storm Eagle Studios L.L.C.