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ZOLD Launches Limited Edition Origaudio’s Fold N’ Play Recycled Speakers
The first-of-its-kind recycled, self-powered, portable speakers. - November 28, 2009 - ZOLD
Board Game Cheats, Flirts and Trivia Buffs Revealed by Oz Crawl
New board game, Oz Crawl, is helping Australians choose their board game opponents strategically these Christmas holidays after a recent survey has revealed fascinating playing habits of Australians. - Generation Ys are the most honest cheats - Men rates themselves highly as Aussie trivia buffs -... - November 20, 2009 - Oz Crawl
ZOLD to Offer Canadian Eco-Fashion Designer Labels
ZOLD represents twelve of the eco industry’s finest apparel and fashion manufacturers. Some of these brands include prominent designers such as ecoSkin, Indigenous Designs, PI Organics, B-Green and Our Love Yoga apparel, as well as PO-ZU’s and Autonomie Project’s lines of footwear. - November 03, 2009 - ZOLD
Geospace International Brings Its Award-Winning WORD SPIN Hand-Held Word Game to the App Store
Geospace and developer RogueSheep today announced the WORD SPIN® game for iPhone and iPod touch is available from the iTunes App Store. - October 29, 2009 - Geospace International
ZOLD Introduces Canada’s First Eco-Beauty Recycling Program
ZOLD is the first Canadian company to consider the environment throughout its whole supply chain. - October 24, 2009 - ZOLD
Norra Norr Creates Bespoke Headphones for WeSC
In an era where fashion companies are stepping beyond their traditional domain into the world of industrial design, Swedish street fashion company WeSC has brought in Norra Norr to develop a range of bespoke headphones, Maraca and Pick-up, which have already hit the stores around the world. - October 23, 2009 - Norra Norr
Wear Someone Else’s Face for Halloween
Innovative ThatsMyFace.com will make a custom lifelike mask of any person from photographs. This may be the ideal way to scare friends at Halloween. ThatsMyFace.com simply requires one or two photographs of the person and they will create a fully wearable photorealistic facemask in resin. The... - October 16, 2009 - ThatsMyFace.com
Shocker Toys Hits Wizard’s Big Apple Con Booth #321 and VGXPO with the Popular Wizard Maxx Exclusive, Indie Spotlight Series1 and More
October 16th - 18th, Pier 94 NYC, Tribune’s Dick Tracy will make an appearance as a hyper-articulated 6” action figure in creator Chester Gould’s black and white comic strip style. The World’s Most Famous Detective will be available in two limited run action figures. The limited B&W standard version with suit and pistol, will be available at the Shocker Toys booth #321. The limited B&W variant figure, with Tracy in his iconic trench coat with Tommy gun, will also be available at the booth. - October 09, 2009 - Shocker Toys LLP
Scan2Go is Unveiled
A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., NewBoy FZCO, SBS Productions Inc. and Stonebridge Capital Inc. The four companies will be co-producing a new TV animation series titled “Scan2Go” in 52 episodes, 30 minutes each as a Korea-Japan-Middle East joint project. - October 06, 2009 - NewBoy FZCO
Exclusive Kotobukiya Star Wars Clone Wars Commander Fox ArtFX figure Debuts at ActionFigureXpress.com
Kotobukiya sends in the clones. Just in time for the highly anticipated second season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Action Figure Xpress releases the exclusive Clone Wars Commander Fox ArtFX Statue. Commander Fox CC-1010 is well known to carry two blaster pistols in holsters on the sides of his... - September 18, 2009 - Action Figure Xpress
Game Core Gaming Convention Philadelphia PA
Multi Genre gaming event with tournaments for all generations of gaming and all styles. Tons of events related to gaming and geek/ nerd culture. Atari, Nintendo, Sega, Xbox, Playstation, Magic The Gathering, Yu Gi Oh etc. - September 09, 2009 - Game Core
Action Figure Xpress Minimates a Huge Hit at 2009 San Diego Comic Con
Coming off record attendance at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con, fans gobbled up the newest and exclusive Minimates - Marvel Champions, Marvel Thunderbolts and Terminator 2. With their story accurate accessories and detailed character outfits, it’s no doubt why these miniature, two inch block... - August 09, 2009 - Action Figure Xpress
Crack Open an Oz Crawl Tinnie with Dad this Father's Day
Guaranteed to put a smile on Dad’s dial during his day of reverence is the new Aussie themed board game, Oz Crawl. Distinctively package in an eye-catching tinnie, Oz Crawl will have Dad in stitches as he answers trivia, sings, acts and dances his way across Australia in the quest to crash the Crawler’s Ball. - August 04, 2009 - Oz Crawl
Philippa Forrester Reviews TP Toys Products
TV and radio presenter Philippa Forrester recently expressed her opinions on the TP Forest Deluxe Picnic Table Sandpit and Forest Cabin Playhouse. Phillippa, mother of three, owns both products and is therefore in a good position to critique the toys. On the Forest Deluxe Picnic Table Sandpit,... - August 01, 2009 - TP Toys
Fantom Limited Launches No.1 Fan Football Gift Site
Today Fantom Ltd launch the Beta version of their website offering a great gift for football fans, the ‘No.1 Fan’ – the dancing, singing football fanatic. Six years in the making, this football merchandise is a unique and refreshing way for fans to identify with their club. - July 24, 2009 - Fantom Limited
Fuzion LandSharks to Invade Local Neighborhoods During the 2009 Holiday Season
The latest craze to hit wheeled sports the Fuzion LandShark is a “fuzion” of a kneeboard, skateboard and scooter delivering a product that eats up the competition - July 24, 2009 - Nextsport
Flying High Like a Hawk: Fuzion Sets Lofty Goals and Releases the Spencer Hawk H2 and H4 Freestyle and Carving Scooters
Spencer Hawk and Fuzion introduce the latest in next generation scooters with sleek new designs and maximum attitude. - July 24, 2009 - Nextsport
Raising the “Gnar”: Fuzion Introduces the First National Freestyle Scooter Competition Series
Fuzion (www.fuzionscooter.com) will launch the 5-city “Raise the Gnar” Freestyle Scooter Competition Tour (www.fuzionraisethegnar.com) this July to help showcase the international community and talent driving the sport. With millions of people, young and old owning a scooter it was only... - July 22, 2009 - Nextsport
TP Toys Donate Kingswood Wooden Climbing Frame to African School
Pupils at Aladdin’s School in Cape Town were on an all time high after receiving a TP Toys Kingswood Climbing Frame kindly donated by TP Toys. The Aladdin School is run by Luci and her assistant Liz who originates from Kenya. The children at the school are all aged between 18 months and 5... - June 04, 2009 - TP Toys
Big Mouth Billy Bass™ Makes a Big Splash on the iTunes® App Store
For the 10th anniversary of Big Mouth Billy Bass, the singing fish, Gemmy Industries is releasing an iPhone app and record and play tabletop version. - April 19, 2009 - Gemmy Industries
Crafty Baby Owner, Jill Chuckas, Named as Secretary of the Handmade Toy Alliance
Crafty Baby ® owner, Jill Chuckas, was named as Secretary and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Handmade Toy Alliance (www.handmadetoyalliance.org) this past week. Formed in November of 2008 as a reaction to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), the Handmade Toy... - April 14, 2009 - Crafty Baby (R)
Open Game Table: The RPG Blog Anthology Available Now
Open Game Table is a grass roots anthology of the best in RPG gaming blogs. After 6 months of work by over 50 volunteers, the book is finally available for gamers to enjoy everywhere. - April 09, 2009 - Open Game Table
Rally a Success! But Amend the CPSIA Needs More Congressional Support.
Members of the Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) gathered Wednesday at the Amend the CPSIA rally in Washington DC (www.amendtheCPSIA.com). The rally was the first of its kind to bring together the diverse constituents impacted by the unintended consequences of the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement... - April 03, 2009 - Crafty Baby (R)
Nookums™ Announces the Launch of It's Spring 2009 Line of Paci-Plushies™ Pacifier Holders
Nookums™, a manufacturer of innovative baby products, announces the launch of it's Spring 2009 line of Paci-Plushies™ with BPA and Phythalates Free Pacifiers. - March 26, 2009 - Paci-Plushies
Bunny in a Bear Market. Tom Arma Costumes Are a Great Investment.
Tom Arma Costumes, Inc., has had a stellar first quarter. Despite the economy, sales are up over 60% from last year. Customers don’t just buy costumes, they purchase Tom Arma heirloom designs that have a terrific resale value on auction sites such as eBay. When a style sells out for the... - March 25, 2009 - Tom Arma Costumes, Inc
Handmade Toy Alliance Members Remain Committed to Changing the CPSIA
Across the country, members of the Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) continue their vehement efforts to make common sense changes to this broad reaching legislation that has done little to improve safety in children’s products. - March 10, 2009 - Crafty Baby (R)
Sixteen® Receives Stellar Lead Testing Results
The toy and game industry has recently been shaken due to the importation and sale of products manufactured with unsafe materials. The rapid legislative response, effective February 10th, 2009, is the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. The CPSIA outlines more stringent requirements for the... - March 09, 2009 - Alpine Games, LLC
R2 Fish School Wins "Best in Show Award" at Global Pet Expo
The R2 Fish School receives the 1st place award at the Global Pet Expo 2009 New Product Showcase in the Aquatics category. - February 17, 2009 - R2 Solutions
Toy Fair 2009 and Shocker Toys Booth# 4923
The fast growing toy company, Shocker Toys LLP is set to exhibit at the American International Toy Fair trade only show in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center 15th-18th Feb. Shocker Toys will be set up in the new Action Figure/Urban art aisle lower level of the Jacob Javits and will feature fun interactive products and a great sales team. Booth# 4923 - February 15, 2009 - Shocker Toys LLP
The Handmade Toy Alliance to Hold Press Conference at Toy Fair - NYC
Members of the Handmade Toy Alliance will be attending the upcoming Toy Fair held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City from February 15 – 18, 2009. An HTA press conference has been scheduled for Sunday, February 15th at 1:30 pm - Booth #1249. - February 13, 2009 - Crafty Baby (R)
Star Wars Tactics Just Released
An innovative new strategy game entitled “Star Wars Tactics” was just released by the Vassal Engine. Use your imagination and strategy to play classic battles from the Star Wars movies. - February 02, 2009 - Jordan Williams
"Save Small Business from the CPSIA" Places in the Top Ten Ideas for Change on Change.org
The Handmade Toy Alliance's (www.handmadetoyalliance.org) initiative on Change.org, won its place as one of the top ten ideas for change in America. - January 21, 2009 - Crafty Baby (R)
Channel M Brings Magic to Girl Gamers
Channel M Publishing brings table top gaming to girls world wide with Witch Girls Adventures: the Drama Diaries Game. - January 04, 2009 - Channel M Publishing
NewBoy Launches 'Baby’s In2 Fun'
Brand new range of edutainment toys for babies & toddlers unveiled today, 15,000 DVDs to be given away at Mother, Baby & Child Show in Dubai. - December 20, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO
The Crafty Baby Nap Pack Wins the Toyman "Seal of Approval" and "Award of Excellence"
Crafty Baby (R), a family owned company that handcrafts children's accessories in the USA, won the coveted Toyman "Award of Excellence" this week. - December 19, 2008 - Crafty Baby (R)
Cartoon Action Hour: Season 2 RPG Now Available in Print
Spectrum Games releases second edition of Origins Award-nominated role-playing game. - December 19, 2008 - Spectrum Games
Japanese Content Firm Aligns with Dubai Merchandising Outfit
A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., an integrated production company based in Japan handling entertainment contents in animation and live-action films around the world, and NewBoy FZCO, a company based in Dubai engaged in the development, marketing and distribution of... - December 16, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO
A Little Toy That's Free and Making a Big Difference This Holiday Season
They are offering to people who can't really afford to purchase expensive toys this Christmas a free toy for a small nominal shipping fee. This is an all American made green toy that is making a difference in the world. - December 07, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.
Damas Launches Fulla Jewellery Line for Kids for the First Time in the Middle East
Sparkling new collection to adorn little darlings - November 27, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO
Mom Owned Nookums™ Offers Substantial Savings to Fill the Stockings of Santa’s Tiniest Tots
Nookums™, a manufacturer of innovative baby products, announces its annual Black Friday Holiday Sale with savings of 25% off its entire stock of Paci-Plushies™. Ideal for infants from two months and up, Paci-Plushies™ are the only detachable pacifier holder of its kind that... - November 23, 2008 - Paci-Plushies
Flibbix Game Builds Critical Acclaim
One of the most critically-acclaimed new board games of 2008, Flibbix, is quickly becoming one of the most popular games of this holiday season. - November 23, 2008 - Merillian, LLC
R2 Solutions Creators of the R2 Fish School Kit are Searching for the Next Great, Trained Fish
The hobby of fish training is growing rapidly and R2 Solutions is looking for video of your trained fish in action. - November 14, 2008 - R2 Solutions
Local Wine Enthusiasts Create Washington Wine Trails the Board Game
The just released board game, Washington Wine Trails, was created and designed by Joe Mason Seth Portteus and Dave Portteus and is sold by game company Mind Games LLC. Friends and family will enjoy gathering to play this exciting new game that is both fun and educational. Players will learn about... - November 04, 2008 - Mind Games LLC
Zingz-This is the Unbelievable Story of How Two Savvy Entrepreneurs Competed with the Toy Industry Goliaths and Succeeded in Creating Their Own Thriving Toy Business
Just as there is more than one way to skin a cat, there is definitely more than one way to market a product to American consumers. - October 30, 2008 - Flavourset Promotions and Public Relations
Leashtec LLC to Unveil New Innovative Product at DEMA 2008; the DiveLeash Makes Worldwide Debut
Leashtec LLC, creator of the unique GameLeash and CamLeash, will unveil their latest neoprene wrist strap, the DiveLeash, at this year's DEMA Show. Based on success of the GameLeash and CamLeash, the DiveLeash was designed by divers to connect compact cameras, camcorders, and handhelds when diving,... - October 23, 2008 - Leashtec LLC
Bridge Street Toys Introduces New "Boston Manor" Building Set
Bridge Street Toys, the proud maker of the often NAPPA awarded "Girder and Panel" building sets and the HYDRODYNAMIC building set, are proud to announce the newest addition to their building set toy line called "Boston Manor". This building toy, when finished, is a beautiful... - October 22, 2008 - Bridge Street Toys
Sixteen Wins TDmonthly Top Toy 2008 Award
Sixteen, the highly acclaimed card game by Alpine Games, has won yet another award; TDmonthly's Top Toy 2008 Award. This award recognizes a combination of coveted qualities: superior design and materials, safety, excellent play value, innovation in the way the product is conceived and executed,... - August 19, 2008 - Alpine Games, LLC
The Better Binky Holder: Mom Invented Pacifier Accessory Brings Sleep to Exhausted Parents
Paci-Plushies, invented by a mother of two, makes pacifiers easily accessible for little hands during the night, helping babies and parents sleep better. - August 15, 2008 - Paci-Plushies
Disc-Golf Legend, Ralph Williamson Adopts Toobee® the Amazing Flying Can for Fun and Demonstration
Longest going unknown fad in the world that is helping children. - August 04, 2008 - Toobee International Inc.
NHL Wife Invents Best Selling Pacifier Accessory to Eliminate the Problem of Lost Pacifiers
Paci-Plushies™, Available at PaciPlushies.com, are Big Hit Among NHL Hockey Wives and Moms Everywhere. - July 11, 2008 - Paci-Plushies