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Icon Heroes, LLC and Action Figure Xpress Debut Thundercats Exclusive Statue at San Diego Comic Con 2010
Long awaited premier of the fan favorite Lion-O available only at the 2010 San Diego Comic Con Action Figure Xpress booth. - July 04, 2010 - Icon Heroes, LLC
Action Figure Xpress and Borders® to Join "Forces" to Celebrate Star Wars TM
Noted collectibles retailer to offer exclusive Limited Edition Star Wars bookends direct-to-consumers at 2010 summer conventions. - July 04, 2010 - Action Figure Xpress
xUmp.com Expands Services Into Local Communities Through Hands-on Science Activities
Xump.com, a leading e-retailer of scientific educational supplies and toys, is pleased to announce its newest effort to making a difference in their local community. Xump.com is now hosting a free once-a-month hands-on science activity for kids and parents to participate in at its southern California headquarters. - July 04, 2010 - xUmp.com
Brenda’s Reborn Nursery at Beacons Glow Collectibles
Did you know that the hobby of creating reborn dolls began back in 1990 when doll enthusiasts wanted more realistic looking dolls? - June 25, 2010 - Beacon's Glow Collectibles
Play N Trade Announces “Christmas in July” Giveaway Event, Sponsorship Deal and Storewide Sale
Play N Trade teams up with the Adrenaline Vault game site and three popular video game podcasts to promote a storewide sale, sponsorship and a giveaway of $6000 in prizes. - June 24, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
PS3 Set to Dramatically Increase Console Sales with the Release of Playstation Move, Predicts Leading Australian Games Retailer, Game Cow
The impending release of the Playstation Move in Australia looks set to be met with a marked increase in sales for Sony and will finally create a worthy rival to Nintendo Wii, according to games retailer, Game Cow. - June 23, 2010 - Game Cow
Play N Trade to Host a Discovery Day for Potential Franchisees at New San Diego Store
Members of Play N Trade's Corporate Support Center will host a Discovery Day at the Hyatt Regency in Mission Bay on Saturday, June 19th to educate potential franchisees on the opportunities and benefits of owning a retail video game store. - June 15, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Tiny Tot Boutique Now Offers Teeter Tot Rewards Program
New rewards program is being offered to all customers that shop at Tiny Tot Boutique. - June 15, 2010 - Tiny Tot Boutique
Play N Trade Anticipates Big News for the Gaming Industry at the 2010 E3 Expo
Play N Trade Franchise Inc, is excited to attend attend this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 15-17. - June 12, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Japanese Eraser and Shaped Bands Trading Parties Announced
The Happy Up Inc. toy stores, Once Upon a Toy in Edwardsville, IL, LagoonaMagoo Toys in Fairview Heights, IL, and at the St. Louis Mills Mall, have announced plans to host trading parties for youngsters collecting Japanese erasers and shaped bands. Both of these items are collectible trends just beginning to surface in the St. Louis, MO region. - June 11, 2010 - Happy Up, Inc.
Patent Granted: LaserGifts Sees Its Name in Flashing Lights
LaserGifts was awarded a utility patent of solar-powered personalized products. The official U.S. Patent Registration Number is 7734499. The patent is for providing a multitude of personalized solar powered products. This patent is the latest in a series including Solar Pocket Tools, Flash Drives and Combined Pendants and Inserts. Additional patents on Solar Zipper Pulls and Solar Carabiners are expected to be issued shortly. - June 09, 2010 - LaserGifts.com
Play N Trade Franchisee Uses Community Involvement to Ensure Success, Opens Second Store in British Columbia
Play N Trade Franchisee Opens Second Store in British Columbia and Plans to Have Six to Eight Stores by 2011. - June 08, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Think-a-lot Toys Introduces Two New Travel Games for Fairy and Sports Lovers
Think-a-lot Toys has just released two new Think-ets travel games, one with a fairy theme and one with a sports theme. Both are ideal for summertime travel and are a great way to get kids using their brains while having fun over the summer. - June 02, 2010 - Think-a-lot Toys
Masterpiece Dolls Have Arrived at Beacons Glow Collectibles
Did you know that Masterpiece Dolls, wildly popular in the US, primarily features only German doll artists? - May 27, 2010 - Beacon's Glow Collectibles
School Librarian Uses Think-a-lot Toys' Game for Wildly Successful School Competition
Elementary school librarian creates a wildly successful brain-building competition using the award-winning Think-ets game which meets the school's goal of getting kids to exercise their brains and spend less time in front of a computer. - May 25, 2010 - Think-a-lot Toys
The X-Treme XB-300Li Electric Bike
The X-Treme XB-300Li electric bike is now available for sale at UrbanScooters.com - May 23, 2010 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
The X-Treme XP-707 Electric Pocketbike
UrbanScooters.com is now offering for sale the X-Treme XP-707 electric pocket bike. - May 21, 2010 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Play N Trade Crowns International Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Tournament Winner, Gives Away Over $1700 in Prizes
16 year old Evan Williams takes the grand prize in the International Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Tournament. Over 150 stores participated in this one of a kind tournament. - May 19, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
The X-Treme XG-499 Gas Scooter from UrbanScooters.com
UrbanScooters.com is pleased to announce the addition of the XG-499 gas scooter by X-Treme Scooters to its line up of quality alternative transportation products. - May 19, 2010 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Making Noise with Their ASTRA Debut - Norman PhartEphant® & Friends
Embracing silly & educational: Norman PhartEphant® is a 10-inch plush elephant that emits 1 of 8 different "phart" sounds with a squeeze of his tail & a story promoting cultural diversity, and friendship. - May 19, 2010 - Fierce Fun Toys, LLC
The X-Treme XB-562 Electric Bike
UrbanScooters.com presents for sale in its online marketplace the X-Treme XB-562 electric bike. - May 16, 2010 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Toy Drive at Totally Kids Benefits Local Families Affected by Autism
By joining with a local kids furniture retailer, a non-profit group and autism treatment center hope to bring smiles and growth to families already strapped with treatment costs through gently-used toy donations brought in from the entire community. - May 14, 2010 - Totally Kids
The X-Treme XB-502 Electric Bicycle
UrbanScooters.com proudly presents for sale the X-Treme XB-502, an electric bicycle that looks like a clean, high-class electric scooter. The 500 watt motor can get you up to 20 mph for up to 25 miles on a single charge, and the top speed increases if you pedal. This ebike’s motor puts out... - May 13, 2010 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
The X-Treme X-360 Electric Scooter at UrbanScooters.com
Urbanscooters.com is now offering for sale the X-Treme X-360 electric scooter from X-Treme Scooters. - May 12, 2010 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
The Go-Ped Grow-Ped Mini Kick Scooter for Kids
UrbanScooters.com would like to announce for sale the Go-Ped Grow-Ped Mini Kick Scooter. - May 09, 2010 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Play N Trade Franchisee Offers New Yorkers a Unique Gaming Destination with New Store Opening
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce a new store opening in Plainview, NY. Michael Weissberg, who opened his first location in February, attributes his venture into the gaming industry to Play N Trade’s comprehensive business... - May 08, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Play N Trade Stores Enjoy a Fruitful First Quarter
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce that for the first quarter of 2010 store sales were up 1.4% compared to that of 2009, while industry sales as a whole were down 7.1%, according to NPD sales data. In addition to overall... - May 06, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
The Go-Ped Know-Ped Kick Scooter
UrbanScooters.com would like to announce the addition of the Go-Ped Know-Ped Kick Scooter to its already impressive line up of world famous Go-Ped scooters. - May 05, 2010 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Take a Drive Around Town with the Bus Puzzle Book App for iPhone, iPad and Computer
MobiStories, digital, interactive ebooks for kids released Bus Puzzle Book for download to computer and as an iPhone/iTouch app. This digital ‘board’ book includes narration in English and Spanish, sound effects and multiple puzzles on every page. - May 04, 2010 - Still Motion Media
The Go-Ped Trail Ripper GTR46R Gas Powered Scooter
UrbanScooters.com is excited to announce the inclusion of the Go-Ped Trail Ripper to its line up of gas scooter products. The Go-Ped Trail Ripper was created to master off-road regions. This gas scooter features a revolutionary C.I.D.L.I. suspension system (Cantilevered Independant Dynamic Linkless... - April 30, 2010 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Father and Son Entrepreneurs Support Play N Trade’s International Expansion with New Store
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce that father and son team, Robert and Shane Poon have opened their first Play N Trade in Bowmanville, ON, Canada. Shane Poon, who oversees the store’s day-to-day operations, has been a... - April 29, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
The Go-Ped ESR750EX Electric Scooter at UrbanScooters.com
UrbanScooters.com is pleased to make known the addition of the Go-Ped ESR750EX to their inventory of impressive Go-Ped electric scooters. The Go-Ped "Electric Speed Racer" ESR750EX, an electric scooter powered by a 1000 plus watt advanced technology GoPed Scooters electric motor that... - April 28, 2010 - UrbanScooters.com, Inc.
Play N Trade Franchisee Uses Customer Service and Social Networking to Rival Competing Stores
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide is excited to announce a new store opening in Chicago’s Six Corners shopping district. Ernesto Ayala celebrated his store’s grand opening in March and utilized social networking sites to boost store... - April 24, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Game Cow Successfully Launches New Mother’s Day Gift Approach
GameCow Pty Ltd, an Australian console game specialist, has launched a new exciting approach to celebrate mothers of all ages on May 9th. Under the motto “Mummy deserves a Great Gift This Mother’s Day,” the company, which is run by parents who understand the importance of overall... - April 22, 2010 - Game Cow
Virginia Play N Trade Franchisee Finds Success in Small Demographic, Plans to Open Two More Stores
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce that Front Royal, VA franchisee, Will Lawrence is planning to open his second location in Warrenton, VA in June. Lawrence opened his first store in July of 2008 in an area with a population of... - April 21, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
PioMu Donates 1% of Earnings to the Planet
In time for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, the online store PioMu, which specializes on eco-friendly and non-toxic toys, announces that it is the first company from Puerto Rico to affiliate with the prestigious 1% for the Planet organization. - April 20, 2010 - PioMu
Michelle Obama Picture eBook for Children Now Available as iPhone App
Learn about our First Lady the 21st century way. Still Motion Media has just released “Michelle Obama in Pictures” as an iPhone app and computer download. This interactive book includes photos, narration, audio clips and fun facts. - April 19, 2010 - Still Motion Media
Play N Trade Clarksville, TN Celebrates Grand Opening with Tennessee Titans' Cortland Finnegan Autograph Signing
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Clarksville, TN store on Saturday, March 24th featuring Tennessee Titans’ cornerback Cortland Finnegan on hand to sign autographs. In addition to the autograph... - April 15, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Adora Dolls Have Arrived at Beacons Glow Collectibles
Did you know that Charisma Brands (distributor of Marie Osmond Dolls) has just recently acquired the Adora Doll Company? - April 15, 2010 - Beacon's Glow Collectibles
New Train Puzzle Book App from MobiStories Steams Into the iTunes App Store
MobiStories, digital books, ebooks and book apps for kids today released Train Puzzle Book for iPhone and computer. This interactive and engaging digital board book includes narration, sound effects and multiple puzzles on every page. - April 13, 2010 - Still Motion Media
Think-a-Lot Toys Provides Employment for People with Developmental Disabilities Through the Assembly of Think-Ets Games
With more and more companies choosing to outsource their production to China, Think-a-lot Toys is one company that has made the decision to keep the assembly of their Think-ets games here in the United States—not only that, but doing so using Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC),... - April 12, 2010 - Think-a-lot Toys
Play N Trade to Host International Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Tournament
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, is excited to host an international Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 tournament at participating Play N Trade Stores offering over $1700 in prizes. Players will compete in local rounds starting May 8th at participating... - April 10, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
MobiStories Scores Again with Award Winning Interactive Digital Picture Book, Little Blue Penguin
MobiStories, digital books, and book apps for kids released its next interactive book, Little Blue Penguin to great acclaim. It includes narration by kids in three languages, music, sound effects and a quiz at the end. - April 10, 2010 - Still Motion Media
Tips for Cleaning Outdoor Play Equipment from Hedstrom.co.uk
Tips for Outdoor Play equipment cleaning Summer is nearly upon us and it gives us the ideal opportunity to carry out those all important safety checks on outdoor play equipment. While this may be obvious if you are rebuilding swings and trampolines from over winter storage you must always follow... - April 09, 2010 - Hedstrom.co.uk
Play N Trade Store Owner Purchases Third Franchise License and Doesn’t Plan on Stopping There
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide, is pleased to announce that Steve Stevens of Phoenix, AZ has purchased his third franchise unit. Stevens credits his success to a combination of store location, marketing and customer service. “Customer service... - April 06, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
Spring Has Sprung Onto the iPad
MobiStories, digital books, ebooks and book apps for kids released its first iPad app just in time for the launch of the device. This digital board book includes narration, music, sound effects and multiple puzzles on every page. - April 02, 2010 - Still Motion Media
Columbus, GA Play N Trade Sees Success with New Store Design
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., the fastest growing video game franchise worldwide is happy to announce the grand reopening of its Columbus, GA store complete with Play N Trade’s new store design. Store owner Michael Henry reopened the doors of the Columbus store earlier this month and has... - April 01, 2010 - Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
PioMu Launches Online Store for Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly Toys
After becoming first time parents, two MIT alumni dedicated more than 1 year researching about toxics in toys. They saw a need to create a store where parents felt safe buying toys for their kids. - March 31, 2010 - PioMu
North American Golden Demon Painting Competition in Baltimore, MD
Games Workshop's North American Games Day event features their premier painting competition, Golden Demon, August 21st, 2010 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland. Thousands of entrants from around the globe will test their skills at painting Games Workshop’s miniature characters for international prestige by competing for the Golden Demon statuette trophy and ultimate coveted Slayer Sword. - March 27, 2010 - Games Workshop
Virtual Inventories Announces Lingerie Diva's "Know Your Diva" Contest
Enter in Lingerie Diva’s "Know Your Diva" contest to win a $200 shopping spree. - March 27, 2010 - Virtual Inventories, Inc.