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Leca Games Has Announced the Launch of Its First Gaming Title Pirate Physics Game

Leca Games has announced the launch of its first gaming title, Pirate Physics Game, and has marked its entry into the gaming sector. The Canadian publisher has teamed up with game developers TechBLA to create a new product which appeals to all age groups. The concept of the physics game is simple,... - October 19, 2012 - Leca Games

Geoception: New Video Game Aims to Create Realistic Combat Drone Simulator Using Google Earth

A new game in development promises to leverage the technology of Google Earth to offer players the largest explorable map in video game history. "Geoception", by Earthling Technology, allows players to command and control UAVs and other combat drones in a realistic manner, anywhere in the... - October 06, 2012 - Earthling Technology, LLC

You’ve Been Sentenced! Receives Top 10 Educational Games Distinction by DGA

Award-winning You’ve been Sentenced! word game receives 23rd honor; Named to Top 10 Education Games for 2012. - October 03, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds

"Boyfriend Academy" Opens on Virtual Reality Game HiDolls

MyGames4Girls.com has recently announced brand new features on its online virtual reality game for girls, HiDolls, including the long-awaited dating activity "Boyfriend Academy." - September 28, 2012 - MyGames4Girls

Products Simplified: a New Hospitality Retail Concept

Products Simplified represents a new generation of “boutique style” gift shop concepts with smooth designed travel and lifestyle gadgets. With a wink to the commonly used “P.S………”, Products Simplified’s high-quality cultural, yet funny, gifts can be purchased at attractive price points in boutique shops of hospitality establishments and prime touristic locations. - September 27, 2012 - Products Simplified

Award-Winning You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game Launches RocketHub Crowdfunding Project to Help Students Around the World Learn to Read

The creators of the You’ve been Sentenced! word game, recently launched a RocketHub funding project to turn the award-winning game into mobile apps, as well as educational apps for Smart Board technology. - September 26, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds

Ride-on Toy Company Opens Its Doors with New Ride-Able Toy Bull

The ride-on toy manufacturer Soft Side Toys has announced that they are open for business, selling a unique new high-tech hybrid ride-on toy that engages kids like a rocking horse but moves with the reciprocal energy of a hoppity-hop or hop ball. Buyers can find the ride-on toy at www.softsidetoys.com. - August 26, 2012 - Soft Side Toys

WHSmith: Get a Free Soccerstarz Figure with Every Two Purchased, Creative Toys Reveals a Three Days Viral Competition in UK

Whsmith customer have the opportunity of getting a Soccerstarz for free, with each two purchased. - August 16, 2012 - Creative Toys

From Hobby to Home Business: Local Doll Hospital Now Accepting Patients

In this tough economy, many hobbyists are looking for ways to turn their part-time interests into full-time home businesses. Monday's Child Doll Repair is one such business. Owned and operated by dollologist and doll doctor Val Donally, Monday's Child was launched through its website,... - August 11, 2012 - Monday's Child Doll Repair

Heroes of the World, Unite in Play

Veteran toy developers, Go, Go, Dynamo!, are harnessing the power of Kickstarter to crowd fund the first line of action figures that teach kids about diverse cultures through great play and magical stories. This knowledge fosters a mutual understanding between people of unfamiliar backgrounds and cultures. - July 28, 2012 - Go Go Dynamo

GUND Seeks Puppy Love

Top Soft-Toy Company Launches "Top Dog" Contest; "Most Pinteresting Dog" Also Fetches Prizes - July 18, 2012 - GUND

Introducing Safees: How to Reduce Your and Your Child’s Risk of Being Hurt in Traffic

Safees pedestrian traffic safety reflectors are cool, cute, fun, inexpensive reflectors that save lives. A pedestrian wearing a reflector can increase his or her visibility by as much as 700% and decrease the risk of being hurt in an accident by up to ten times. By attaching a reflector to children’s or adult's clothing lives are saved. Pedestrian safety reflectors have been used in Scandinavian countries since the 1960’s and they have the lowest traffic accident mortality rates in the world. - July 12, 2012 - Safees

New Cute Dinosaurs Roaming in Baby Nursery Décor by Teamson

Experience a world of prehistoric imagination with Teamson’s Dinosaur Kingdom Collection of Children Furniture and Decor. An abundance of vibrant colors and high quality hand crafted design makes for a substantial way to spark a child’s own unique imagination and creativity. Teamson... - July 09, 2012 - Teamson

Icon Heroes to Offer Licensed Masters of the Universe® He-Man Power Sword Letter Opener

Manufacturer of Pop Culture Toys and Collectibles, Icon Heroes, to Offer New He-Man Power Sword Exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con July 12th- 14th - July 08, 2012 - Icon Heroes, LLC

Action Figure Xpress Rolls Into San Diego Comic Con with Exclusives Galore

Once again, Action Figure Xpress will be at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International in full force with some incredible exclusives. Come check them out at booth #3345. Attendees may begin preordering for Pick Up at the show now through Friday, July 6. - July 02, 2012 - Action Figure Xpress

SIGnaShirt Guarantees One-Stop, Custom Designed and Branded Craft and Memento Kits

The founder and owner of www.SIGnaShirt.com announced today the release of its initial Web site aimed at retailers and fundraisers, that wish to design their own product. The world’s first custom designed and branded Craft and Memento item for schools, camps, clubs, teams, reunions, theme... - June 30, 2012 - SIGnaShirt Specialties

You’ve Been Sentenced! Celebrity Charity Tournament Raises Almost $4,000 for Children’s Charities

Children’s charities including the Children’s Miracle Network of hospitals and literacy organization Success Won’t Wait are beneficiaries of You’ve been Sentenced! Celebrity Charity Tournament. - June 24, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds

Forbidden Toys New Australian Online Sex Store

Forbidden Toys Australia's Cheapest Online Sex Store. - June 18, 2012 - Forbidden Toys

Award-Winning You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game Launches Country Music Edition at Celebrity Charity Tournament

Country Music Artists Mark Wills, LoCash Cowboys, Buddy Jewell, Doug Stone, Julie Roberts, Julie Ingram and more competed during “Country Music’s Biggest Week” at Sold-Out Event benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Success Won’t Wait. - June 17, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds

Think-a-lot Toys Introduces Think-ets Party Games Edition: A Novel Thinking Game to Play in Bars, at Picnics and on Houseboats

Think-a-lot Toys has just released another Think-ets game—the Party Games Edition—as part of its growing collection of games that stimulates imagination and creativity. - June 13, 2012 - Think-a-lot Toys

You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game Wins 2012 Mom’s Best Award

McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds’ flagship game, the multi award-winning You’ve been Sentenced! word game recently received a 2012 Mom’s Best Award. - June 01, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds

Award-Winning You’ve Been Sentenced! Word Game to Host First Annual Celebrity Charity Tournament During CMA Music Festival

Country Music Artists LoCash Cowboys, Buddy Jewell, Julie Roberts, Mark Wills and more compete to create The Winning Sentence to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Success Won’t Wait! - May 19, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds

The Deglingos Arrive at Marbel Ltd

Marbel Ltd launch the Deglingos, a fun and crazy range of French designed soft toys suitable from birth. - April 01, 2012 - Marbel Ltd

Country Music Industry Insider and Mcneill Designs’ Production Advisor Preshias Harris is "Sentenced!"

Preshias Harris makes country edition of multi award-winning educational game first priority; intends to devote her time and talents on a full-time basis as a representative of McNeill Designs, creators of the You’ve been Sentenced! word game. - March 18, 2012 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds

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 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

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

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

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