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US Toy Company Partners with Johnson County Christmas Bureau This Holiday Season
US Toy Company helps Johnson County Christmas Bureau serve thousands of families this holiday season. - November 13, 2013 - U.S. Toy Company
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
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
Candy City Sky Surfers Now Released Free in the App Store
Previously only a paid app, Candy City Sky Surfers has just had a free version released in the App Store. - October 30, 2013 - Mako Apps
Top Mom Blog Raising Reagan Celebrates Kickoff of the Holiday Season with $1000 Cash Giveaway
To celebrate the kickoff of the holiday season, top mom blog Raising Reagan, author Lanaya Cooper and her blog sponsors have come together to offer a $1000 cash giveaway, open worldwide. - October 30, 2013 - Raising Reagan
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
Candy City Sky Surfers Released on iPhone/iPad by Florida Based Company Mako App
Mako Apps, a Florida based iPhone/iPad app development company focused primarily on games has released their 4th game in the Apple App Store. - October 23, 2013 - Mako Apps
Naked Sky Entertainment Announces MAX AXE for iOS Platforms. Releasing on October 31st, 2013.
You are MAX. You wield a magic AXE. Naked Sky Entertainment is proud to announce MAX AXE, a pulse-pounding, axe-flinging action game available on the App Store October 31st for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Watch the hilarious trailer at www.maxaxegame.com - October 19, 2013 - Naked Sky Entertainment
Jungle Jumps Offers Tips for Writing Content for Inflatable Email Newsletters
Email newsletters, when effectively written, can be one of the most economical marketing tools for your commercial grade inflatable business. - October 13, 2013 - Jungle Jumps
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
An URSA Teddy Bear Winner at Beacon's Glow Collectibles
Have you ever heard of the yearly URSA Teddy Bear Awards from Bears and Buds Magazine? - October 10, 2013 - Eyes of Texas Dolls
Jungle Jumps Offers Tips for Understanding the Subtleties of Color for Your Inflatable Business
The color palette that you select for your inflatable business is just as important a decision as any of your business’ design. - September 27, 2013 - Jungle Jumps
A Great Collaboration from the UK - Charlie Bears and Charlotte Bird Fairy Photography Prints Now at Beacon's Glow Collectibles
Did you know that the incredibly popular teddy bear company, Charlie Bears, is now producing limited edition prints and greeting cards created by the famed UK fairy photographer, Charlotte Bird? - September 20, 2013 - Eyes of Texas Dolls
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
PuzzleZoo at Northpark Center Awarded as Best Toy Store in Fort-Worth and Arlington Area
California based retailer honored in the 2013 Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards. - September 12, 2013 - PuzzleZoo
Neon Clock Live Now Available on Google Play
TweetFold unveils "Neon Clock Live" a live wallpaper for world's leading Android platform. - September 11, 2013 - TweetFold
"Name That Price" Option Now Available at Beacon’s Glow Collectibles
Did you know that Beacon's Glow Collectibles is now offering a "Name That Price" option for high-ticket items? - September 09, 2013 - Eyes of Texas Dolls
New Outdoor Learning Book Range Available from Timberline
Timberline, one of the leading manufacturers of outdoor play equipment. - September 04, 2013 - Timberform Limited
Jaymo Showcases Products in Walmart’s Get On The Shelf Competition
PixPen™ and BagTag™ selected for the Audition Round in Walmart’s Get On The Shelf Competition - August 29, 2013 - Jaymo/Cottagemills
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
"Deal of the Day" Growing in Popularity at Beacon’s Glow Collectibles
Did you know that Beacon's Glow Collectibles continues to offer customers their very popular "Deal of the Day? - August 23, 2013 - Eyes of Texas Dolls
Surpriseshoppe.com Launches First of Its Kind Online Store to Cater to People’s Sense of Wonder
A new online store, SurpriseShoppe.com allows you to order a personalized "Surprise" for a fixed price and lets you discover it when you receive it. - August 22, 2013 - Surprise Shoppe
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
New Board Game - Landing Mr. Right - Launches on Kickstarter.com; Game Gives Women Confidence They Will Find "the One"
The creators of Landing Mr. Right, a hilarious social board game designed to inspire women and build their confidence about dating, announced today the game is available on Kickstarter.com. The game is entertaining hundreds of women of all ages from Miami to Manhattan at private parties, chic boutiques and hot-spots. Landing Mr. Right has replaced Fifty Shades of Grey book club discussions as the latest trend for an unforgettable girls’ night. - July 31, 2013 - Landing Mr. Right
Jungle Jumps Offers Tips for Ensuring Driving Safety in Your Bounce House Business
In the commercial inflatable industry if you have employees, whether employed by your bounce house business or independent contractors, they are typically driving a company vehicle to and from events. Allowing your employee to drive the company car is a necessity; however you also take on some risk... - July 31, 2013 - Jungle Jumps
Fun and Fabulous "Frugal Fashions" for Back to School
Just Between Friends of Somerset/Middlesex is planning their first children’s consignment sales events ever, with tons of fun and fabulous ‘frugal fashions’ for back to school. A Fall season sale will be hosted in Somerset, at the Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Drive, on... - July 26, 2013 - Somerset/Middlesex Just Between Friends
Bearington Bears Back at Beacon's Glow Collectibles
Did you know that the Bearington Collection has been producing high-quality, reasonably priced plush teddy bears for more than 15 years? And that this company is still family-owned and operated? - July 21, 2013 - Eyes of Texas Dolls
Ameren Donation Promotes Disability Sports
The Ameren Missouri donation of two BulletBall Therapeutic Sport Tables to the Youth and Family Center in St. Louis, Mo. will enhance their afterschool program by providing an alternative sport allowing anyone regardless of age, gender, and disability to compete on a "level playing field"... - July 18, 2013 - Inclusion Sports
Work + Play: Cygnett's Alternate Case for iPhone 5 Released
Cygnett’s newly released Alternate case takes the iPhone 5 from low-key-workplace to after-hours-flash, in two moves. Featuring two pairs of ends in alternate colours, this case makes it easy to dock and change the accent of your iPhone. Cygnett Product Manager in charge of iPhone, Freya... - July 17, 2013 - Cygnett
Mardi Gras Supplies Has Launched a New Website, and with It, a Variety of New Products
Mardi Gras Supplies has launched a new website, Mardi Gras Beads and with it, a variety of new products. They are sure to have something for everybody. They have a wonderful and expansive collection of beautiful masks for all occasions. Look here for your wedding, prom, masquerade ball, or party... - July 06, 2013 - Mardi Gras Supplies
PureCostumes.com Will Launch Site-Wide Fourth of July Sale on All Halloween Costumes and Accessories
PureCostumes.com is introducing summer savings this weekend with a Fourth of July sale on its entire selection of costumes, wigs, and accessories. - July 05, 2013 - Pure Seasons Inc
ZoeFlix: Zoetrope Animation Toy Making a Comeback on Kickstarter After Nearly 200 Years
The ZoeFlix is an artistic platform, an intriguing toy, and a beautiful conversation piece. For animation, play, or display. This ancient technology will bring the magic of cinema to life and make you an animator. - June 30, 2013 - ZoeFlix
Jungle Jumps Offers Tips for Handling Negative Comments on Social Media
A disgruntled bounce house customer, or even the competition disguised, can post defamatory comments on your inflatable company’s social media pages, making these available for all to see. - June 28, 2013 - Jungle Jumps
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
Tipz Helmet Accessories Launch
Lets users customize their helmets with interchangeable helmet bling and other accessories. - June 22, 2013 - NRB Enterprises LLC
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
LunchBox Kids, LLC to Release Educator Recommended Children's Health & Fitness Board Game
LunchBox Kids board game will launch into 30 Texas Elementary Schools August, 2013. · LunchBox Kids board game is for children ages 6 and up. The games unique 400 educational health and fitness pop quiz questions along with exercise challenges provides a disguised “workout” in a... - June 20, 2013 - LunchBox Kids, LLC
Increased Interest for Entertaining and Engaging Children's Picture Books at CuteTeddyBearSite.com
Looking for a fun, unique and entertaining story for your child? Don't just get them any old fairy tale or book of rhymes. Get them something that's quickly becoming a one-of-a-kind adventure with an interesting hero at the helm, with new children's picture books from... - June 20, 2013 - Cute Teddy Bear Site
Balloon Cat Animation Proudly Presents a New Animated Children's E-Book; "The Pick-Up Princess"
"Encouraging reading through unforgettable characters." Balloon Cat is dedicated to creating fun content for all ages, but especially children. Children deserve quality entertainment and full, bright animation. Balloon Cat's goal is to completely infuse art and reading to bring about new experiences and new love for both animation and the written word. This latest release features a spunky little girl who finds creative ways to avoid cleaning her room. - June 19, 2013 - Balloon Cat Animated e-Books
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
Jungle Jumps Offers Tips for Reviewing Inflatable Safety Information with Attendees
As a responsible renter of jump houses, it is so critical that you take the time to review with your event host the commercial inflatable safety procedures for your bounce house equipment prior to leaving the premises. Ensuring the set up is done in a thorough manner is only half of the battle. - June 16, 2013 - Jungle Jumps
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
Teddy Bear Picture Books Are Now Available at CuteTeddyBearSite.com
Want to entertain and engage your child with fun stories that are filled with adventure? CuteTeddyBearSite.com has just released four different teddy bear picture books on their website, all of them about the day-to-day life of Kirmayir, a stuffed bear from the Catskills and New York City that's... - June 13, 2013 - Cute Teddy Bear Site
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
One Team, Many Brands
What happens if design and function meet humour? Then practical and funny products for all situations are the result. Behind the “products for creative people” slogan is the Bavarian company team & marke. Since 2012 the managing director Simon Krebs (29) and Thomas Kress (40) have been developing and marketing design products. With their iPad/tablet cushion fläzbag they already had their first success. - June 08, 2013 - team & marke - products for creative people
Visual Illusion Extraordinaire - Patent Pending Technique Transforms Complex Images Into 3D Juxtaposition Art (Without Special Glasses)
Rishona Studios announces the development of a patent pending technique used to create 3D-like visual illusion in a 2D space. Unlike most geometrically-based illusion, the juxtaposition technique utilizes three (3) complex photographic images to create an expressive artwork, elegantly blending science, math and art. Juxtaposition art creates a new "dimension" in storytelling and engagement as the technique creates the illusion in true 2D space, without the use of holograms or special glasses. - June 06, 2013 - Rishona Studios