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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
You’ve Been Sentenced! Wins 19th Award; Play on Words Honors Game with 2012 PAL Award
The You’ve been Sentenced! word game, flagship offering from game development firm McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds, recently received a PAL Award for language advancement from Play on Words. - March 15, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Vermont Company Lands Product in Smithsonian Gift Shops
Senator Sanders, I-VT, helps Vermont wood products manufacturer, Maple Landmark, make inroads at Smithsonian Institution gift shops. - March 04, 2012 - Maple Landmark Woodcraft
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
African American Science Play Online Just in Time for Black History Month
African Americans have a long history of scientific inventions; this play helps expose teens to the contributions of African American scientists. - February 27, 2012 - Our Story Publications
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.
McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds Inks Agreement with Synergetic Publications to Promote Educational Games for Use in the Classroom
McNeill Designs recently announced that an agreement has been reached between the firm and Synergetic Publications to promote of its award-winning, educational toys and games within the education space. - February 12, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
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
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
NPIC Expands Get Naked® with Functional Cat Treats
Get Naked® treat line expands from functional dog treats to include functional cat treats - January 29, 2012 - Natural Polymer International Corporation
NPIC Revitalizes Its Twistix® Brand of Twisted Dental Chews for Dogs
NPIC revitalizes its Twistix® Brand of twisted dental chews for dogs with updated formulas for increased palatability and better brand recognition under the Twistix® name. - January 29, 2012 - Natural Polymer International Corporation
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
(FREE) Kung Fu Catch Released New Levels and New UI
HuaXu Culture Creative LLC has announced the release of "Kung Fu Catch Version 1.0.1," a simple game with easy control and Kung Fu style graphic and music. The story happened in a mysterious eastern land, where there are many Kung Fu fighters who desperately wish to find the legendary... - December 11, 2011 - HuaXu Culture Creative
You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game Receives the Toy Man® "Fifty Best" Award for 2011
McNeill Designs’ award winning educational word game You’ve been Sentenced! was recently honored with The Toy Man with a “Fifty Best” Award. - December 08, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
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
Huaxu Announces the Release of Castles Conqueror Version 1.2.1
HuaXu Culture Creative has newly released versions 1.2.1 for their iOS game “Castles Conqueror.” Castles Conqueror is a real-time strategy game with an easy control and role-playing system. It has been frequently on the top-10 of strategy and role-playing games worldwide in iTunes... - December 03, 2011 - HuaXu Culture Creative
Personalized Holiday Gifts for New Baby Arrive at www.BabyStuffGifts.com
Specialty Online Boutique Offers New Baby Gifts in Time for the Holidays. - November 11, 2011 - Baby Stuff Gifts
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
McNeill Designs Supports Exceptional Teachers at North Side Elementary with Donation of Educational Games for the Classroom
Educational toy and game manufacturer McNeill Designs recently supported eight exceptional teachers at North Side Elementary near Harrisburg, PA with an $800 donation of educational games for each of the school’s fourth and fifth grade classrooms. - October 31, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
BabyStuffGifts.com Delivers New Personalized Seasonal Gifts for Infants and Toddlers
Online Children’s Retail Shop Includes Classic Specialty Gifts This Fall - October 18, 2011 - Baby Stuff Gifts
McNeill Designs’ Memory Game Twisted Fish Named to Top 100 Board Games for 2011
McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds’ award-winning memory game Twisted Fish was recently included in the Top 100 Board Games for 2011 by The Dice Tower. - October 06, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
New York Comic Con 2011 Action Figure Xpress Exclusives Include NBA, Batman Vinyl, Outer Space Men, Minimates, and Thundercats
Really cool toys are set to be released at the 2011 New York Comic Con Action Figure Xpress Booth #1846. - October 01, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress
Toy and Game Development Firm McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds Aligns with Music City Industry
Toy and game development firm McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds inks agreement with HSA, Nashville to develop and promote a line of games specifically geared toward Country Music fans. - September 12, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
AHA Bolivia Established Fair Trade Manufacturer Launches Customer Focused Website
AHA Bolivia has launched a website to easily communicate services, products and benefits to customers around the world. - September 12, 2011 - AHA Bolivia
Action Figure Xpress Debut Mumm-Ra Ever Living Retro Colors Staction Figure at Powercon Thundercon
On the heels of the hot selling Mumm-Ra the Ever Living Staction Figure, Action Figure Xpress releases a special edition Mumm-Ra Retro Colors Variant Figure by Icon Heroes, LLC. - September 10, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress
Think-a-lot Toys Introduces Holiday-Themed Think-ets Game
The growing popularity of Think-ets has encouraged the company to release yet another themed Think-ets game in its growing collection of games that stimulate imagination and creativity. Along with the existing themed Think-ets, including the Fairy Collection, Sports Collection, and Beach Collection, the Holiday Collection has fifteen adorable, tiny trinkets—this time with a holiday theme. - August 28, 2011 - Think-a-lot Toys
You've Been Sentenced! Game Awarded The Toy Man® Seal of Approval
The You’ve been Sentenced! word game by McNeill Designs recently received national recognition from the toy and game industry with the coveted The Toy Man Seal of Approval. - August 17, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Think-a-lot Toys Enters Affiliate Relationship with Story Lovers World
Think-a-lot Toys is proud to enter an affiliate relationship with Story Lovers World where everything storytelling-related exists and where the full line of Think-a-lot Toys' storytelling products will be offered. - August 04, 2011 - Think-a-lot Toys
New Playground Encourages Learning Through Play at Lickhill Primary School
The new playground installation at Lickhill Primary School was completed on January 31st 2011. Since then, the children have been putting it through its paces as a space to play, learn and explore. The play equipment was fitted by Playsmart UK. They understand that children interpret spaces quite... - July 28, 2011 - Playsmart UK Ltd
Icon Heroes Brings ThunderCats Villains Mumm-Ra and Ma-Mutt Deluxe Staction Figures to 2011 San Diego Comic-Con
Ancient spirits of evil are transporting Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living to San Diego Comic-Con 2011! Icon Heroes will debut the villainous Mumm-Ra and SDCC-exclusive Ma-Mutt staction figures at the Action Figure Xpress booth. - July 20, 2011 - Icon Heroes, LLC
McNeill Designs’ You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game Awarded the Coveted PTPA™ Seal of Approval
The You’ve been Sentenced! word game, flagship offering from game development firm McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds, recently received the Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA™) Winner’s Seal of Approval. - July 14, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Fundraising Program Giant Buyer Topia Adds McNeill Designs' You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game to Lineup
You’ve been Sentenced! was recently added to fundraising giant Buyer Topia’s product roster. The educational game dovetails perfectly with the product mix of books, calendars and CDs used to help schools’, groups’ and clubs’ fundraising efforts. - July 12, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Evil Hat Productions Announces "Race to Adventure" Board Game
Double 2011 Origins Award Winner Moves Beyond RPGs with Family Adventure Game - June 30, 2011 - Evil Hat Productions, LLC
Thor Stormbreaker Exclusive Marvel Minimates Set at SDCC Action Figure Xpress
New Minimate box set is scheduled to debut at San Diego Comic-Con. - June 30, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress
Think-a-lot Toys Introduces A Beginning Storytelling Game: Story Speller Uses Words, Images and the Alphabet to Teach the Art of Storytelling
Help! An asteroid just hit the Earth causing tarantulas to run wild. What happens next? That is up to the kids who take up the storytelling challenge in Story Speller, the newest game from Think-a-lot Toys. Story Speller shows that every kid can be a good storyteller if given the right tools. In... - June 29, 2011 - Think-a-lot Toys
My Vacation Journal – a Teacher’s Dream, Getting Kids to Enjoy Writing
My Vacation Journal, a fun way for children to record vacation memories for future years to come. - June 28, 2011 - Victoria Chart Company
Action Figure Xpress Unleash the Force at 2011 San Diego Comic Con
Action Figure Xpress and Kotobukiya unleash Star Wars San Diego Comic Con Exclusive: the ArtFX+ Stormtooper Commander Figures Two-Pack. - June 21, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress
You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game Receives Dad Does Approved Award
McNeill Designs’ award winning educational word game You’ve been Sentenced! was recently honored by DadDoes.com with a Dad Does Approved Award for toys and games. - June 21, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
NBA MVP Derrick Rose Exclusive Figure and Fellow All Stars Jam Into San Diego Comic Con Booth #3345
Action Figure Xpress and MINDstyle are pleased to announce the highly anticipated CoolRain NBA Playoffs Box Set. - June 21, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress
The Great American Train Company Receives Engineering Certification Under ASTM F-24
Miniature riding trains meet new international safety standards for amusement rides. - June 05, 2011 - The Great American Train Company
Think-a-Lot Toys Introduces New Themed Think-ets Game
Think-a-lot Toys has just released another themed Think-ets game in its growing collection of games that stimulate imagination and creativity—the Think-ets Beach Collection. - May 27, 2011 - Think-a-lot Toys
You’ve been Sentenced! Word Game Receives Prestigious Parent’s Choice Award
The You’ve been Sentenced! word game recently received a coveted Parent’s Choice Award for Spring 2011. This is the 11th national industry award for the game, which was launched in May 2005. - May 25, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds Celebrates 6th Anniversary of Its Popular Word Game, You’ve Been Sentenced!
May 5th 2011 marked the anniversary of the launch of the popular word game You’ve been Sentenced! The game was the first offering from McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds, which now boasts a roster of nine award winning toys, games and children’s products. - May 07, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Creators of the You've Been Sentenced! Word Game Ink International Representation Agreement with Richard Gill and NH Contract Management
McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds, creators of the award-winning word game You've been Sentenced!, recently announced that the firm will be represented internationally by NH Contract Management LLC. The deal will cover the entire line of McNeill Designs’ educational games, toys and other children’s products. - May 04, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Think-a-lot Toys “Think-ets” Listed as Imagination Best Practice
Think-ets, the award-winning game of imaginative play from Think-a-lot Toys, has just been included as one of three winning practices for developing the imagination, in the book Imagination First: Unlocking the Power of Possibility, now out in paperback. - May 01, 2011 - Think-a-lot Toys
All Natural Interactive Dog Chew, Quado, Gets New Pumpkin Flavor and Two Additional Sizes
NPIC releases new packaging for Quado, a new wheat-free, corn-free and soy-free pumpkin flavored Quado and two new sizes to add to it's current mint flavored Ginormous-sized Quado. - April 29, 2011 - Natural Polymer International Corporation
5th Graders Compete at McNeill Designs' You've Been Sentenced! Word Game for a Possible Role in Endeavor's Final Launch
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students have teamed up with Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation (DASEF) in a unique competition, where the most creative student will play a role in the upcoming launch of the space shuttle Endeavor. Using the popular You’ve been Sentenced! word game with special space-themed words from the game’s new NASA Space Terminology add-on deck, the students’ most creative sentence will be used as part of the webcast of the shuttle’s final launch. - April 12, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
NASA Adds Donald McNeill of McNeill Designs to Webcast of Space Shuttle Endeavor’s Final Launch
Toy and game development firm McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds recently announced that game inventor and lifelong space enthusiast Donald McNeill has been added to the NASA DLN webcast for the final launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavor. - March 26, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Action Figure Xpresss Announces CoolRain Kobe Bryant Urban Vinyl Figure a Slam Dunk at Wondercon
MINDstyle has collaborated with Korean toy designer CoolRain on the NBA mini figure series to launch at WonderCon San Francisco 2011, Action Figure Xpress Booth 729. - March 25, 2011 - Action Figure Xpress