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Xclaimed Ministries 5th Annual Community Christmas Festival
Xclaimed Ministries gives away free toys, clothes, food, home decor items and a message of Hope. - December 17, 2013 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Innovation Direct™ Leading the Way in Promotional Push for Money Game Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide gaming enthusiasts with an exciting new challenge, the Money Game, has been developed by Juan Babilonia of Camden, New Jersey. The invention’s unique design renders it an entertaining way to pass the time while playing with friends and family. In... - December 15, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Award-Winning and Kid-Invented BrickStix® Launch in Toys"R"Us® Stores Nationwide
Child Entrepreneur Greyson MacLean Created Cling Decals and Reusable Stickers to Add Another Dimension to LEGO® Brick Play. - December 14, 2013 - BrickStix LLC
Innovation Direct™ Leading the Charge on Promotional Campaign for Patent Pending Walkabye Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as an eye-catching toy that offers an unprecedented combination of features, the Walkabye, has been developed by Michael Owens of Chicago, Illinois. The invention’s multiple versions allow it to be enjoyed in both indoor and outdoor settings. It... - December 14, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
SoulJAR Games Introduces Dice Crawl
SoulJar Games announces its first original game release: Dice Crawl. The project will run a Kickstarter campaign from Dec 3rd, 2013 through January 2nd, 2014. - December 10, 2013 - SoulJar Games
Wham-O Taps The Wish Factory to Create New Merchandise Lines
Wham-O and The Wish Factory, Inc. have partnered to create exciting new merchandise collections for 2014 including a re-launch of iconic brands and the brand new Wham-O Extreme Sports line. - December 09, 2013 - The Wish Factory, Inc.
Best of US Publishing Introduces the Ultimate Elf on the Shelf Idea
Best of US Publishing will release The Christmas Web for the 2015 holiday season. The Christmas Web - A family Tradition written by Kerry J Grinkmeyer and illustrated by Diane Whitman is a children's book based on Mr. Grinkmeyer's Christmas family tradition of over 22 years. The Christmas Web is a... - December 06, 2013 - The Best of US
Expansion Pack for Battle for Ruin Mist Roleplaying Game from Author Robert Stanek and Reagent Press
Reagent Press is publishing an expansion pack for the popular Battle for Ruin Mist Roleplaying Game created by Robert Stanek. - December 06, 2013 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
It's Opening Day - The Small Sports Are Here
The Small Sports™ are an exciting new team of characters created for young children to promote the positive values and lessons learned through sports. Each Small Sports character has a unique personality and as a team they encourage good sportsmanship, teamwork and keeping kids active. “Be a Good Sport with The Small Sports!” Learn more at www.thesmallsports.com, “like” The Small Sports on Facebook, or go to www.twitter.com/thesmallsports. - December 03, 2013 - The Small Sports
New Early-Reader Series Reveals Secrets of Mysterious Nation in "Let’s Go to China!" by Tommy Tong
Tong’s historically accurate and wonderfully illustrated stories introduce young readers to Chinese history, culture, inventions, monuments, festivals, important people and more. The series is designed to capture the attention of early readers and the folks they are reading to. Worded with little ones in mind, his series provides enough educational nutrition to satisfy all ages. - November 28, 2013 - Tommy Tong
Give the Gift of Reading to Disadvantaged Children This Holiday
Kabuki Helps joins forces with Toys for Tots Literacy Program to bring books to children in need this holiday season. - November 26, 2013 - Kabuki Helps
Valucrafts.com Offers Free Shipping This Holiday Season with No Minimum Purchase Requirement
Over 70,000 Valu Priced Items — Including All Craft Products — Ship for Free This Holiday with No Minimum Purchase Requirement at www.valucrafts.com - November 19, 2013 - Valu LLC
A.C.A.S.A. Creations Launches Kickstart Campaign for U.R.G.E. the Unusually, Random, Game, 4 Everyone
A new start up company has thrown its feet into Kickstarter for a shot at the American Dream. Owner Eric Mindiola says, "It's taken a long time to get to this point but it will be well worth it." - November 19, 2013 - A.C.A.S.A. Creations
The Best Gift Ideas for Boys 6-10 from the Experience of a Big Brother Big Sister Volunteer
Big Brother Big Sister Volunteer Offers Tips on Several Unique Christmas Gifts for Active Boys. - November 18, 2013 - skateboardforkids.com
MyMediabox Clients Amongst the Most Influential Brands of 2013
MyMediabox celebrates eleven clients on making the annual Licensing.biz Power List. - November 11, 2013 - MyMediabox
Orkid Toys Announces Pre-Ordering for Large Toy with Larger Agenda
Meebie lets kids make emotions, fosters emotional health. - November 11, 2013 - Orkid Toys
Virtue Paintball VIO Goggle Release
Hustle Paintball today has announced the Virtue Paintball VIO Goggle, the most comfortable paintball mask ever designed, will be available for pre-order purchasing, effective as of today. - November 06, 2013 - Hustle Paintball
The Minnesota Toy Fair--Celebrating Minnesota Toymakers at Peapods Natural Toy Store
For the first time, Peapods Natural Toys will be hosting all of these local toymakers for a local toy fair. Toymakers will be on hand to talk about how their toys are made and share their philosophies about the importance of toys and play. - November 06, 2013 - Peapods Natrual Toys
New Thriller Novel to be Released Tomorrow
"The Deadliest Game" was written by Hal Ross, President of RP Toys, and will be released tomorrow, Nov 6, 2013. - November 05, 2013 - Creative Bube Tube
Neighborhood Toy Store Day
Announcing Ted's Toy Store's celebration of Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, November 9, 2013. - November 03, 2013 - Ted's Toy Store
Kickstarter Campaign: Kingdoms of a New World Bicycle Playing Cards Printed by USPCC
Nathanael Mortensen game designer launches another noteworthy kickstarter project to raise money to print a richly illustrated deck of playing cards that will be printed by USPCC, Bicycle Branded. - October 28, 2013 - MortensenGames
SandBiz: An Easy Sand Game to Carry, Store and Play
Yes it is true that while going to the beach or picnic with your family you always find it difficult to manage space for your belongings. While going to the beach there are a number of things that you have to carry with you which belongs to you and your children and that is the only reason parents... - October 27, 2013 - SandBiz
The Politically Incorrect Toys Portfolio by David Murphey Launches on Kickstarter
The Politically Incorrect Toys Portfolio by Hawaii photographer David Murphey is a social commentary on how toys have changed over the years and how we, as a society can change our views about what is or is not socially acceptable. - October 15, 2013 - David Murphey Photography
New England Super Megafest Celebrity and Pop Culture Collectables Show
New England's Largest Multimedia Fanfest; Incredible Celebrity Guest Signings and Q & A Sessions; Huge Comic & Collectibles Dealer Room Spend the day with all your favorite celebrities from Comics, TV, Movies, and Rock & Roll. The Super Megafest also features an incredible dealer room with one of the largest selections of DVDs, posters, autographs, comics, toys, videos, non-sports cards and memorabilia from TV, Movies, and Rock & Roll that you will ever find on the East Coast. - October 12, 2013 - Super Megafest
New and Unique Day of the Dead Dominoes™ Game Sets
Introducing a new, fun and unique set of Day of the Dead Dominoes™ for the entire family. Day of the Dead Dominoes™ are designed to showcase the traditional Mexican Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, holiday and celebration. - September 15, 2013 - GATS Games LLC
He's All Boy Inc. Alphabet Flash Cards Created Especially for Boys Turn Humor and Imagination Into Reading Skills and Excitement for Learning
Introducing ABC flash cards guaranteed to make him (and her) laugh & learn. He's All Boy Inc. was created by a mother and educator who saw a need to create products that make learning, recognizing and remembering everything from ABC's to 1, 2, 3's easy and fun. He's All Boy is not afraid to think outside of the box and create products that infuse the journey of learning with laughter through potty humor. - September 05, 2013 - He's All Boy Inc.
New Children’s Book Helps Parents Manage Bedtime
Stories to Make You Dream, the new book by John Roozen, includes seven stories, each about 20 minutes long, each with a new cast of characters and setting, and each striving for a successful night’s end. - August 30, 2013 - Windoggle Publications
Whiskey Jack Gaming Announces Kickstarter for "Pong Tactics" Drinking Card Game
Pong Tactics is a strategy card game that adds new gameplay mechanics to the classic drinking game beer pong. This party game will change the way beer pong is played and will make for a unique experience every game. - August 28, 2013 - Whiskey Jack Gaming LLC
From the Mind of a Nine-Year-Old to the Shelves of Harrods
BrickStix® reusable stickers and decals, the latest in LEGO® brick accessories from award-winning child inventor Greyson MacLean, hit the shelves in Harrods’ Toy Kingdom. - August 21, 2013 - BrickStix LLC
Powell's Sweet Shoppe Under New Management and Plans to Expand
Powell’s Sweet Shoppe is proud to announce new ownership. San Jose resident, Bear Silber has purchased the franchise from Founder, Michael Powell. Mr. Powell will stay with the company in an advisory role. As of August 1, Bear has been operating as CEO and Owner of Powell’s Sweet Shoppe. - August 20, 2013 - Powell's Sweet Shoppe
The SML Group Launches ViziT™ FT/200
The SML Group (“SML”) known for its range of Brand Identification Labels, has today launched the ViziT™ FT/200 a Bulk Encoder and Box Audit station. For operations that require bulk encoding of RFID tags and where items need to be counted and matched to the SKU when packed into... - August 13, 2013 - SML Group Limited
YouTube’s "Black MacGyver" Invents the Cardboard Swimming Pool, Cardboard Scooter and Rotating Lamp
The Homemade Game Guru's "how-to" YouTube channel is showing the world what levels of innovation are possible with inexpensive supplies like cardboard, duct tape and simple scrap materials. - July 24, 2013 - Luanga Nuwame
Game On, Comic Con: Sleepy Giant Teams Up with Emmy Award-Winner Jeff Matsuda and Free Lunch Design for Comic ConQuest
Sleepy Giant Entertainment is partnering with Emmy award-winning producer and comic book artist Jeff Matsuda, and Free Lunch Design (creators of the Icy Tower franchise) to develop Comic ConQuest, a free-to-play tactical RPG adventure for web, mobile and tablet platforms. The game is an epic adventure set in a giant comic and sci-fi convention in which costumed fans have been transformed into the characters they portray. - July 16, 2013 - Sleepy Giant
NSA Junior Spy Ear Lets Kids Snoop on Friends and Relatives
Children can pretend to be NSA Agents and spy on Mom and Dad with the new NSA Junior Spy Ear Listening Device from Tasteless.com. - July 12, 2013 - Tasteless.com
Let's Go to China!
Let's Go to China! is a book series for early readers. With wonderful art and interesting facts, the series is designed to capture the attention of both readers and listeners of any age. - July 08, 2013 - Tommy Tong
Everfan Unveils New Lines and Prices for Atlanta Gift Show
Superhero manufacturer appeals to retail customers with new designs, reduced prices, and appealing packaging. - June 29, 2013 - Everfan
Fan-Favorite RPG Comic, Looking For Group is Getting an Official Video Game
Blind Ferret is working together with indie game company Paladin Studios to bring fans the video game "LFG & The Fork of Truth." They will be using the crowd-funding site Kickstarter to make the fans a bigger part of the process. - June 26, 2013 - Blind Ferret
Grayson Hobby Announces Stylish Blade Nano QX BNF Micro Electric Quad-Copter
Grayson Hobby, a hobby shop has announced stylish Blade Nano QX BNF micro electric quad-copter at its website. The tiny Nano QX is RC flying fun you can take anywhere any time. The Nano QX weighs little more than half an ounce and is tiny enough to fly in spaces no bigger than an office cubicle. - June 24, 2013 - Grayson Hobby
MagneBricks.com - Better Magnetic Building Blocks Kickstarter Campaign Just Launched
Each MagneBrick contains 10 of the most powerful rare earth magnets (Neodymium) that could fit inside each of the 10 facets. What makes Magnebricks special is that each brick has interlocking features allowing for building along all 3 Axis in both full and half-brick steps. The interlocking... - June 20, 2013 - MagneBricks
Coming Together to Make a Difference
CREACTIVE KIDS is donating a portion of all sales through the month of June to St. Jude Children's Hospital and is asking for your help to make a difference. - June 19, 2013 - CREACTIVE KIDS
Action Figure Xpress Reveals Minimates, He-Man Paperweight, Power Sword, and Outer Space Men as 2013 SDCC Exclusives
Action Figure Xpress will be at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con International in full force with some incredible exclusives (tax included). - June 15, 2013 - Action Figure Xpress
Grayson Hobby Announces E-flite Inverza 280 Basic BNF Electric Airplane
Grayson Hobby, a hobby shop has announced E-flite Inverza 280 Basic BNF electric airplane at its website. The Inverza 280 Basic BNF is a collaborative original design by RC aerobatic world champion Quique Somenzini, full-scale aerobatic aircraft craftsman Kevin Kimball and aviation artist Mirco... - June 14, 2013 - Grayson Hobby
Scienz Kickstarts Mini Beer Pong
A Revolutionary, Hassle-free Spin on an American Past-time that Transcends Generations. - June 13, 2013 - Scienz
Grayson Hobby Announces Electric Racing Plane, “Razzor” at its Website
Grayson Hobby, a hobby store has announced electric racing plane, "Razzor" at its website. The Razzor is the latest in the Multiplex line of compact, electric racing plane whose modern looks and demanding agility command the skies. Built with Elapor foam and carbon-reinforced wings and... - June 08, 2013 - Grayson Hobby
With 3.5 Million Downloads in Japan, the Highly Popular "Strike the Match" Smartphone App is Now Moving Into the ASEAN Market with Thai and English Versions
Basic Inc. (headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; representative director: Masaru Akiyama) has announced that it will distribute the “Strike the Match” smartphone app (released in August 2012) in the app markets of nine counties of ASEAN. - May 29, 2013 - Basic Inc.
Everfan’s Custom Superhero Capes Save the Day
Superhero cape company yields big results with affordable, custom capes. - May 25, 2013 - Everfan
Grayson Hobby Announces Dx8 Double Bonus Special - 2 Free AR600 with the Purchase of any DX8 Transmitter
Grayson Hobby, a hobby store has announced Dx8 double bonus special - 2 Free AR600 with the purchase of any DX8 transmitter. Grayson Hobby has been providing Dx8 double bonus special - 2 Free AR600 with the purchase of any DX8 transmitter. Combining Spektrum™ industry-leading 2.4GHz DSM®... - May 19, 2013 - Grayson Hobby
Grayson Hobby Announces Grayson Hobby MicroJet V3 Flight Pack - Intermediate at Discounted Prices
Grayson Hobby, an online hobby store has announced Grayson Hobby MicroJet V3 Flight Pack- Intermediate at discounted prices. GraysonHobby and Welgard learned how to improve the original GH2212-06, by making it smaller and lighter a 3rd time. GraysonHobby worked closely with Welgard for several... - May 13, 2013 - Grayson Hobby
Medieval Collectibles Builds New Warehouse and Shipping Facility
Increased product demand and genre popularity help Medieval Collectibles grow with their customer’s desires. - May 12, 2013 - Medieval Collectibles
Grayson Hobby Announces 1800mAh 11.1v 30C - 3S Grayson Gold Li-Poly Battery Pack
Grayson Hobby, a high-quality hobby store has announced 1800mAh 11.1v 30C - 3S Grayson Gold Li-Poly Battery Pack. - May 09, 2013 - Grayson Hobby