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Noisy Toys

When I was about five years old, my Grandfather Roy Irons arrived early Christmas morning with Grandma to watch us boys open our presents. This was the year when Grandma gave my brother and me one each small box to...

Pink toys damage girls

Pinkstinks is a campaign set up in the UK against the marketing of pink toys to girls.The founder of the campaign Emma Moore believes that the rows and rows of pink toys, clothes and other items aimed at girls...

The series "Sesame Street" appears in the 3D Animation Version

For the first time, television programs for children "Sesame Street" appears in the 3D animation series format in the age to 40. In a series titled "Abby's Flying Fairy School", the digital version of Abby Cadabby, a lead character who is doing the training. "Until now,...

Well there is a “ber” in the month! Merry Christmas!

Being an atheist and living in the Philippines that have, what seems to be the longest Christmas period in the World. Can be very amusing yes it all starts in September and I have already received a Christmas...

Pole Dancer Doll: Actually Made for Kids

This is my favorite toy story of the day: a pole dancer doll that's actually made for kids. The box even features a movement diagram in case your 7-year-old doesn't know what a pole dancer is. Seriously, though: a pole dancer doll. And this isn't even a Miley Cyrus joke....

B.C. toddler unharmed after floating 12 kms downstream

A three year old boy survived a dangerous and life threatening ordeal.  He floated his battery powered toy car 12 km down a river before being rescued.Camping with his parents in Peace Island Park in Taylor,...

Brickworld: LEGO Convention in Chicago

Brickworld, a LEGO convention , took place in Chicago this weekend. Hundreds of attendees (and life-sized minifigs) showed up at the Westin Hotel to take part in seminars and building sessions, getting into...

Twilight's Edward and Bella to be made by Barbie's Mattel

The famous Twilight's Edward Cullen and Bella Swan are going to be made into their very own dolls, by the makers of Barbie, Mattel. The Edward Cullen doll comes with shimmering skin and gold eyes, and although they don't describe the Bella doll, it's sure to just have dark...

Lego Introduces Frank Lloyd Wright Series

When I was very young I knew I wanted to be an architect, based mainly on the fact that I could build nearly anything out of Lego. It seems, though, I was working at a severe technological deficit. In the later...

Baby Cribs Subject of Recall

Dorel Distribution Canada is recalling its 3-in-1 Cribs."This recall involves the Columbia 3-in-1 Crib and Fairmont Lifetime Crib, both distributed by Dorel Distribution Canada. The cribs being recalled have the following model numbers and date codes: Model...

OBAMA Joins the Ranks of Mickey Mouse

Barry Artiste Op/Ed This story has not been in the papers yet, but it will be soon, so I thought I would get it out first. It seems US President Obama will join the ranks of Mickey Mouse, RCMP Dolls, and other...

Lego: From Pirate Ships to Point and Shoots

    The Danish toy maker Lego has stepped back from their well known coloured building block toys and into the digital world. They have joined up with a US company to produce child friendly...

ToxicToys - 1 in 3 tested found toxins

A study done this past week has found that 1 in 3 popular toys on our store shelves this holiday season have significant levels of toxic chemicals including lead, flame retardants, and arsenic.  Some products...

Big Vatican Christmas Tree to Be Recycled Into Toys

The Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square, which was lit today, will be recycled into toys for needy children when the holiday is over. The tree, which is the largest ever to be placed in St. Peter's Square, is 33...

D.C. Cops accused of stealing from Toys for Tots

Four Washington, D.C. police officers are suspected of stealing toys donated to the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program, police said Wednesday." No arrests have been made in the incident, which is still under an internal investigation, according to Metropolitan Police...

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