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Order Unique Toys from TDmonthly Magazine’s 2007 Holiday Gift Guide; Trade Magazine Opens Specialty Store Purchases to Consumers – Just for the Holidays
Perfect for everyone from the creative artist to the enthusiastic gamer to the fun-loving bicyclist, TDmonthly Magazine’s annual Holiday Gift Guide at www.tdmonthly.com is filled with a variety of gift-giving ideas from more than 170 manufacturers that span the specialty toy market and beyond. With more than 47 product categories, TDmonthly’s Holiday Gift Guide is a haven for mall-weary shoppers who just need to be pointed in the right direction. - December 02, 2007 - ToyDirectory.com® and TDmonthly™ Magazine
Combat Micro Helicopters Launched Into the UK Market
Following last year’s phenomenal success of the Micro Helicopter, the Rotor Blaze combat system takes micro helicopters to a whole new level. Each micro helicopter now comes with an infrared gun and receiver so your opponents can quite literally shoot you out of the sky. A direct hit cuts out the engine of your opponent for 1 second seeing them crash to the ground. Supporting three simulations flying helicopters, the RotorBlaze micro helicopters are supplied in a twin and single pack. - November 10, 2007 - Coolest Stuff
Sixteen Wins Prestigious NAPPA Honors
Sixteen, a new card game published by Alpine Games, has added another award to its portfolio. Sixteen is now one of the most decorated new games on the market. - November 05, 2007 - Alpine Games, LLC
Wild Heart Ranch's "No More Night Mares" Plush Light Up Horses Receive Positive Consumer Response with Australian Specialty Retailer
Australia's love of horses bodes well for Wild Heart's line of magical plush horses and books based on legend about mythical wild horses. - October 23, 2007 - Wild Heart Ranch, Inc.
GamerZines Publishes Free Multi-Lingual PES 2008 Magazine
World’s first 5 language digital magazine launched for Konami, offering English (UK and Aus), German, French and Italian versions simultaneously - October 12, 2007 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Generation: Gamerz Proudly Presents "Spencer Halpin's Moral Kombat" at the It Came from Lake Michigan Film Festival
‘Spencer Halpin's Moral Kombat’ documentary on violence in videogames to screen at Wisconsin film festival. - October 09, 2007 - Generation: Gamerz, LLC.
WildHeartRanch.com Can Help Santa Deliver Toys and Books Themed on Endangered Animal Species
Online Visitors Can View Three Dimensional Images of Plush Light Up Horses, Seahorses, Camels and Children’s Books in Product Showcase - October 08, 2007 - Wild Heart Ranch, Inc.
Blue Bucket Games Captures Another Award with Its Innovative Game Healthy Habits
Blue Bucket Games, LLC has been named one of the winners of the 2008 Teachers’ ChoiceSM Award for the Classroom from Learning® Magazine for its Healthy Habits Game. - October 05, 2007 - Blue Bucket Games
Halo 3 Review and Bungie Interview in 360Zine Special Edition to celebrate the Launch of Halo 3
The free Xbox 360 digital magazine, 360Zine has released a Special Edition, 23-page magazine dedicated entirely to Halo 3 including the definitive 10-page review of the most anticipated game of the year. - September 25, 2007 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Official Santa Mail Website Rings in Holidays with Oprah Inspired Program
Official Santa Mail is launching a global campaign to teach children about Random Acts of Kindness. Encouraging educators the world over teach a lesson plan on kindness. Official Santa Mail will feature participating classrooms throughout the holiday season for an International Kindness Leadership Award. - September 22, 2007 - Official Santa Mail
Final Halo 3 Preview Offered by Free Xbox 360 Magazine
The latest issue of the free Xbox360 magazine delivers final Halo 3 preview and promises free "Halo Zine" - September 07, 2007 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Toobeez Constructs Buy Back Program for Educational and Specialty Toy Retailers
Toobeez, one of the world’s largest suppliers of giant toy building systems, has created a guaranteed buy-back structure. If their products do not sell within 4 months in a specialty toy store, Toobeez will buy them back. “It’s a no-brainer,” muses Joe Donahue, CEO and... - August 30, 2007 - Toobeez International
Coomacka Island Announces Book Tour to Begin in September
The Coomacka Island series, written by Don P. Hooper and illustrated by Darnel Degand, will be touring the United States and the Caribbean starting September 2007. The third book in the Coomacka Island series, Lenox Lizard and the Kukumacka Duppy, was released in June 2007. - August 27, 2007 - Coomacka Island
Alpine Games Launches Award-Winning Card Game, Sixteen®
Game publisher Alpine Games has turned heads with Sixteen, its first entry in the game market. Introduced in July, the custom card game has already won three industry awards. Sixteen is recommended for ages 8 and older, and is packaged with easy instructions for two players. Additionally,... - August 25, 2007 - Alpine Games, LLC
Top 50 Most Wanted PlayStation 3 Games Listed by P3Zine
Latest issue of the free PlayStation 3 magazine gives gamers 50 great reasons to own a PS3, listing the top releases scheduled for the next six months. - August 24, 2007 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2008 Exclusive in Free PSP and DS Gamers Magazine
Latest issue of HGZine features exclusive screens, preview and interview for new version of Smackdown vs RAW. Free digital magazine also includes God of War for PSP preview, Zelda: Phantom Hourglass review and more. - August 17, 2007 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
RukShuk Game Wins Platinum Award
Serena Phillips of The Family Review Magazine & Review Center announced today that Ruk*Shuk has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Platinum Award. - August 11, 2007 - Family Review Center
Goosie Cards (Goosiecards.com) Wins Gold Award
Serena Phillips of The Family Review Magazine & Review Center announced today that Goosie Cards have been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Gold Award. - August 11, 2007 - Family Review Center
Stick Plants to Glass. Grow Plants in Your Car
With the Grass on the Dash mobile planter you can stick your plants where you want. The suction cup attachment allows you to stick your plant to glass. You can put a plant in your kitchen window, office/cubicle window, bathroom mirror, car windshield, etc. This makes a great gift and a great idea for employee recognition. - July 26, 2007 - Grass on the Dash
Visual Effects Artist Jim Hillin Premieres His New Book of Comics on the Humorous Work-A-Day World of Digital Filmmaking at the 2007 Comic-Con
So, you say you like visual effects -- the explosions, the impossible stunts, the flying super heroes and you love digital filmmaking, but two hours after the movie, you're hungry again!? Fear no more. Impress your friends. Be a "hit" at parties. (Although, it's likely those will be LAN... - July 25, 2007 - Wire-Heads.com
Just4Play, a New Interactive DVD Game, Gets Positive Response
Couples interactive trivia game displayed at Erotica LA Expo, received positive responses from attendees and vendors who played it. - July 17, 2007 - HolmesFE LLC
Patented SpaceFrame Enables Use of Disposable ExpressLiner Ink Cups for Pad Printing
A patented ink reservoir system from ITW Trans Tech uses an aluminum frame structure to hold a polypropylene liner cup filled with ink to supply pad printing machines. The SpaceFrame™ unit secures the economical ExpressLiner™ ink cup, virtually eliminating the material cost of expensive conventional ink cups. The molded ExpressLiner design enables use of removable carbide or ceramic doctor rings with equal performance compared to existing techniques. - July 12, 2007 - ITW Trans Tech
Safety Brainiac is at it Again... More Awards
This great family board game wins 3 more awards to end the spring season. Company is hopeful consumers and retailers start to take notice of the game that is destined to become a family favorite and classic for years to come. - July 11, 2007 - Brainiac Games Inc.
Moon Costumes Adds Unique Line of Costume Weaponry
Moon Costumes, a prominent Halloween costume retailer, has added a line of over 80 unique costume and specialty weapons ranging from metal medieval & samurai swords to wooden Cosplay weapon replicas. - July 03, 2007 - Moon Costumes
Roboanimatronics: Branding 2.0
All mascots for large corporations create a brand and a memory hook that keeps their messages at the top of the viewers' mind. Animal "spokesthings", such as the Aflac duck, the Geico gecko, and the Exxon tiger, are firmly ingrained in consumers' minds. With the invention of the Internet and the advancement of the web 2.0 trend, similar branding for smaller companies is becoming more of a reality. - June 22, 2007 - Cimetta Design
Preschool Rock Moms BlogTalkRadio Show Seeks Game Show Contestants
Preschool Rock Moms new game show, Pick Jake’s Brain, is giving away great prizes to winners. People wanting to be game show contestants are simply asked to call 646-478-4875 at the start of the show. The Pick Jake’s Brain game show airs every other Saturday at 4pm PST / 7pm EST beginning Saturday, June 16, 2007. - June 13, 2007 - SchoolRock, Inc.
DVDA “Day of Excellence” June 21, 2007 Featuring the 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards Ceremony
Each year, the DVD Association gathers to recognize significant achievements in the DVD Industry. The day of sessions is hosted by THX Best Practices Laboratory and will conclude with the 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards ceremony. The DVDA Excellence Awards program is one of the industry’s longest running events and for the first time, these awards include submissions from the Next Gen formats; HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. - June 08, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
Halo 3 Headlines Issue 7 of Free Xbox 360 Magazine
Latest Issue of 360Zine features Halo 3 preview, GTA IV, Project Gotham Racing 4, Devil May Cry 4 and many more. - June 08, 2007 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Exceptional New Kids Game Wins National Recognition
New Company Brings Award-Winning Children's Game That Provides Big Smiles to Kids, Parents and Teachers. - May 27, 2007 - Poppo Brands LLC
Safety Brainiac – Junior Edition Honored with Coveted Toy Award
Receiving praise and earning awards from independent toy evaluators and organizations can give the little company a fighting chance to grow and prosper in the Toy Industry. Safety Brainiac – Junior Edition is starting to put up a fight by receiving it’s first toy award, the Dr. Toy Best Product Winner for Spring 2007. - May 16, 2007 - Brainiac Games Inc.
Stuff a Zoo - Stuffable Animal Company in the News
Announcing Stuff a Zoo, an online stuffable animal kit company that compares to mall stores. Superb quality animals are available, as well as clothing and other accessories. Bake 'n Bear Birthday Kits are a Stuff a Zoo original. Interactive fun for kids and adults. - May 10, 2007 - Stuff a Zoo
Priceless ‘Haute Couture Toys’ to be Sold at Russian Rhapsody, a Charity Gala Co-sponsored by CHI Tower Miami
Russian Rhapsody is an extraordinary evening of charity, music and fine dining. Presenting outstanding musical talent in a breathtaking London venue, Russian Rhapsody has become a key date in London’s social calendar. - April 19, 2007 - MiamiJustListed.com
Cross Over by SJB Products Wins the Gold Award at Family Review Center
Cross Over was a hit at Family Review Center, when the review team opened the box and found it to be a game easy enough for young children to play, yet engaging enough for adults to enjoy just as much. - April 14, 2007 - Family Review Center
GTA IV and Fable 2 Previewed in Issue 5 of Free Xbox 360 Magazine
360Zine brings news on the most anticipated next gen games to gamers for free. Latest issue includes previews of Grand Theft Auto IV, Fable 2 and Command and Conquer 3 (Xbox 360 version) as well as more award winning games than any other issue. - April 06, 2007 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
OPT Announces the New Meade mySKY Personal Sky Navigator
The new Meade mySKY is an innovative new astrononomy product from Meade Instruments. This interactive, multi-media, hand-held guide to the universe automatically locates and identifies celestial objects in the night sky using the latest in electronic technology. Featuring a full-color LCD screen and the added ability to control a Meade computerized telescope, the Meade mySKY is clearly unlike anything else on the market. - April 05, 2007 - OPT Telescopes
Inanimate Alice Links with Nancy Drew Fans at Her Interactive
Bradfield Collaborates With Her Interactive To Market Inanimate Alice To Her Interactive Fans - March 31, 2007 - The BradField Company
Poppo™ Joins ASTRA
Poppo™ Joins ASTRA, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association, and brings a dose of Poptitude to the specialty toy market. - March 07, 2007 - Poppo Brands LLC
Jada Toys'(TM) Chub City(R) Car Brand to Be Featured in Kids Meals at Burger King(R) Restaurants Nationwide in February
Jada Toys'® Chub City® line of tricked out rides with attitude receives a promotional boost in February when Burger King Corporation launches a worldwide Kids Meal program featuring four toys derived from the hip and edgy character and vehicle-based brand. Chub City, one of the nation's... - February 27, 2007 - Jada Toys
Free Magazine for Sony PSP and Nintendo DS Gamers Launches
HGZine, for handheld gaming, brings top quality editorial to gaming fans of the Sony and Nintendo mobile platforms. - February 22, 2007 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Poppo® Brings Poptitude to Kids and Brain Tumor Society
Donation helps to find cure for children with life-threatening brain tumors - January 29, 2007 - Poppo Brands LLC
TMC Pacific Modelworks Launches New Line of Models from All Eras and Wars
World War II Legends Support Model Maker - December 27, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
You Shoot, You Score with Free Official PES Fanzine
Pro Evolution Soccer 6 fans can now get the inside scoop on some hidden moves that will leave their mates baffled. The new issue of the Official PES6 Fanzine has been published with a Skills Masterclass that includes walkthroughs with included video on 8 special moves, not in the manual. - December 20, 2006 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Gamerzines Publishing Director Talks About Free Magazines
How digital publishing allows company to create free magazines for gamers. - December 20, 2006 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Party with Punzhu
Looking for a great time? "Party with Punzhu." Host your own Punzhu Puzzles Party and add extra laughter and a little competitiveness to your festivities, whether you’re planning a party for four friends or 4,000 employees. - December 20, 2006 - Summerfield's Limited
Biscotti Dresses Available for Spring 2007 at Sandbox Couture
For Children’s Spring Dresses, the Biscotti collection will be an easy choice. - December 10, 2006 - Sandbox Couture
Quasimoto Interactive, Inc. Announces Sale of Quasicade EX through Sam’s Club
Samsclub.com today has listed the Quasicade EX Universal Arcade System bundle with over 250 games and a television with integrated sound. The Quasicade EX is an upright arcade cabinet in black melamine. It will include a Sony PlayStation 2 with popular classic games such as Pac-man, Dig-Dug and... - December 09, 2006 - Quasimoto Interactive, Inc.
Outdoor Toys Direct, Cracking Christmas Sale
Successful toy retailer Outdoor Toys Direct are slashing prices on their TP Toys section just in time for you to buy this Christmas. - December 06, 2006 - Outdoor Toys Direct
Horsetoys.com, Online Toy Store, Benefits from Increase in Online Holiday Sales
Horse Lovers – Shopping Online for Plush Horse Toys, Books and Horse Themed Gifts for the Holiday Season? - December 01, 2006 - HorseToys.com
Cranberry Publishing Ltd Launches Free Emagazine for PC Gamers
Following on from the successful launch of 360Zine, the world’s first free emagazine for Xbox 360 gamers earlier this month, Cranberry is today pleased to announce the immediate availability of the first issue of PCGZine. Like its sister title, PCGameZine is completely free for readers and doesn’t require registration. PCGZine also features some of the best writing from a team of experienced games journalists. - November 30, 2006 - Cranberry Publishing Ltd
Findaps3.com Helps Subscribers Find Playstation 3 for Christmas
We all want Playstation 3 for Christmas, but only some of us will have one. Findaps3.com may be your competitive advantage. - November 29, 2006 - The Vintage Network