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Nuremberg ToyAward Winners Announced
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
This year, ToyAwards, presented to new products at the Spielwarenmessee International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, were awarded to products that displayed a unique play idea, concept, or creative design, as well as products with material properties and safety aspects. The four categories include Baby & Infant, Preschool, School Kids, and Teenager & Family. The awards aim to provide consumers and the trade guidance on the best new products. Visitors also had the opportunity to choose their personal favorite, the Traders’ Favorite, from the four ToyAward winners. The awards were announced at the closing press conference, and the winners received a prize of 20,000 euros.
The winners were:
Baby & Infant: Mini Micro with Seat/ Micro Mobility Systems Ltd. The Mini Micro grows with the child. One-year-olds can take their first ride on a Mini Micro and convert the roller later on.
Tags: Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nurnberg, ToyAward
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This post was written by Ericka Johnson
BabyZoo Introduces Line of Sleep Aid Products
Friday, December 16th, 2011
Bedtime and morning rituals for young children have just become easier. BabyZoo, a manufacturer of sleep aids for kids, recently launched the BabyZoo Sleep Trainer, a timer-based night-light, and more.
The BabyZoo Sleep Trainer features a monkey named Momo who signals the child when it’s time to get up and when it’s time to sleep by opening and closing its eyes. The Sleep Trainer also displays a digital and analog clock to teach children how to read time. Parents can also choose between different alarm sounds with volume control. The alarm is available in two color combos: green-and-yellow and pink-and-blue.
Tags: BabyZoo, BabyZoo Sleep Trainer, Coco, Gus, Night Light, Woolly
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This post was written by Ericka Johnson
Kingstate Launches Free Members-Only Website
Monday, November 28th, 2011
Kingstate, wholesaler of vinyl dolls, has launched the members-only website LotsOfLearningFun.com, featuring a directory that links to more than 18,000 resources for creative ideas and ways to entertain children ages 0 to 5. Kingstate is offering its doll purchasers a free membership to the website.
The website’s editorial staff locates, reviews, rates, and indexes the best “free stuff” for parents. LotsOfLearningFun.com also includes articles for parents and caregivers, as well as free “edu-taining” activities for kids, including 2,000 e-books online, 3,000 unique activities and crafts, 5,000 downloadable songs, 6,000 coloring pages, and more. Kingstate will also feature retailer-branded ads onsite by identifying consumer-retailer pairs.
For more information, visit LotsofLearningFun.com.
Tags: Kingstate, LotsOfLearningFun.com
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Celebrity-Inspired Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls to Benefit Children’s Charity
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
Timed to National Adoption Month (November), celebrities Steven Tyler, Al Roker, Katherine Heigl, Kristin Chenoweth, and Raven-Symoné have been recreated as Cabbage Patch Kids for an eBay auction to benefit the Children’s Action Network (CAN). CAN is a national adoption awareness organization dedicated to finding homes for children in the U.S. who are in foster care. Jakks Pacific, master toy licensee for the Cabbage Patch Kids, created the exclusive Celebrity Cabbage Patch Kids.
Through November 17, fans can bid on the dolls at cpkauctionforcharity.com. The dolls highlight the stars’ distinctive features, including Steven Tyler’s rocker-inspired outfit and mic stand; Al Roker’s signature glasses and tailored suit; Katherine Heigl’s favorite red carpet couture; Kristin Chenoweth’s royal blue ball gown; and Raven-Symoné’s trendy romper and blinged out platform heels. Each Celebrity ’Kid will also come with its own autographed birth certificate.
Tags: Cabbage Patch, CAN, celebrities, Children's Action Network, JAKKS Pacific, Jason Debus Heigl Foundation, Maddie's Corner, National Adoption Month
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Disney Store Announces its Top 10 Holiday Toys
Friday, November 4th, 2011
Yesterday, The Toy Book attended a special holiday event at Disney Store Times Square at which the retailer announced its top 10 toys for this holiday season.
Special guests included Disney animator Mark Henn, host and reality TV star La La Vasquez (La La’s Full Court Life), New York socialite and reality TV star Alex McCord (The Real Housewives of New York City), actress Daya Vaidya (Unforgettable), actress Kelly Rutherford (Gossip Girl), and, of course, Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Tags: Disney Store, holiday season, top holiday toys
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This post was written by Ericka Johnson
Learn the ABCs with Alphabeasts
Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Alpha Toys, LLC has just introduced the Alphabeasts Alphabet Book Box Set to complement the Alphabeasts 15-inch plush toy line. The box set, A-Z, contains colorful animated illustrations of the Alphabeasts interacting with unique objects that begin with the letter of the beast. The complete book box set is available online for $20 at www.thealphabeasts.com and select retailers across the country.
Created to make learning the ABCs fun, and to help kids develop word association skills, the Alphabeasts can be used to decorate a child’s room with his or her name or initials, or can be an ideal companion for on-the-go kids.
The beasts are 26 unique 15-inch, double-sided learning companions with an uppercase alphabet letter on one side of the doll and a lowercase character in a contrasting color on the opposite side. When these plush characters are used together, children can spell an infinite number of words.
For more information, visit www.thealphabeasts.com.
Tags: Alpha Toys LLC, Alphabeasts
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
Build-A-Bear Enters Kinectimals World
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Build-A-Bear Workshop is working with Microsoft’s Xbox 360 to introduce a new interactive entertainment experience for store visitors. Starting October 11, select stuffed animals sold in all Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and at www.buildabear.com can be imported into the new Kinect for Xbox 360 game, Kinectimals Now with Bears.
Each of the four bears will include a special Kinectimals hangtag that features a Microsoft Tag. When the tag is scanned with the Kinect for Xbox 360, the bears are imported right into the game. Kids can then engage in activities, including training, caring for, and playing with their cubs, as well as embark on challenges across two mysterious islands.
Select North American and United Kingdom Build-A-Bear Workshop stores will have Kinect for Xbox 360 stations set up to showcase Kinectimals Now with Bears, along with Kinect-enabled Build-A-Bear Workshop bears.
Tags: Build-A-Bear, Kinect, Kinectimals, Kinectimals Now with Bears, Microsoft, Microsoft Tag, Xbox 360
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Limited-Edition Uglydoll: Cookie Chef Babo
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
- Cookie Chef Babo
Love Uglydolls?
Pretty Ugly, LLC has just launched an exclusive promotion: spend $25 in store on Uglydoll products and you can be eligible to redeem the limited-edition Chef Babo Uglydoll in the classic size. The plush comes complete with an apron, chef hat, and, of course, a cookie.
After stopping by any authorized Uglydoll retailer to shop for Uglydolls, save your store receipt, fill out the redemption form, and await the arrival of your very own Uglydoll Cookie Chef Babo (shipping and handling not included).
Tags: Cookie Chef Babo, Pretty Ugly, Uglydoll
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This post was written by Jill Feigelman
Miffy Coming to the Big Screen
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
Miffy, the white rabbit created by Dutch author and illustrator Dick Bruna, is ready to hop into movie theaters as she stars in her own movie, slated to release in early 2013. Miffy the Movie will be a collaborative effort among Telescreen Filmproductions, a division of Telescreen B.V. (a subsidiary of the German brand management and media company m4e AG); Mercis, which manages the rights; Warner Bros. Netherlands; and Dutch public broadcaster KRO Television. The director of the movie is Hans Perk and the screenwriter is James Still.
The movie will target preschoolers and will follow Miffy and her friends on a treasure hunt at the zoo. The film aims to be the perfect first cinematic experience for very young children, filled with happy songs, adventures, animals, colors, and shapes. Miffy and Friends is a puppet animation series that is currently broadcast worldwide.
Photo Credit: Telegraph.co.uk
Tags: 2013, Dick Bruna, m4e AG, Miffy, Miffy and Friends, Miffy the Movie
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This post was written by Jackie Breyer
The Juno Company Kicks Off National Reading Month with Do It Yourself ABC (Face)Book Contest
Monday, March 21st, 2011
March is National Reading Month and The Juno Company wants you to celebrate. The Juno Company, a children’s digital new media company specializing in the creation of innovative music education products including movies, apps and games, toys, and books, launched the “Do It Yourself ABC (Face)Book Contest” where you can practice your rhymes and win daily prizes.
Getting involved in the contest is easy. Visit The Juno Company’s Facebook page, become a fan, and each day Juno will let you know that day’s designated letter of the alphabet. Once the letter is announced that’s your cue to post a music-related rhyme dedicated to someone special using the letter in as many creative ways as possible. Juno will pick a winner every day and prizes include Juno products, gift cards, and more.
The Juno Company, founded by mom and composer, Belinda Takahashi, Ph.D., is best known for its Emmy Award-winning Juno Baby line and its newly launched Juno Jr. line of products, which both feature original music composed and performed by live orchestral musicians and a cast of puppets that interact with children through creative and educational storylines. The characters play in the musical world of Harmonia Springs where trees are made of cellos, cars are shaped like bass clefs, and lamp posts like French horns, and the train that takes them on their journey is made up entirely of musical instruments. Through their journeys, the characters learn new musical concepts as they sing to the original, orchestral music.
Check out Juno’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/JunoBaby) and enter to win a new prize every day. The contest ends April 6, 2011.
For more information on The Juno Company, visit www.thejunocompany.com.
Tags: Facebook Contest, juno baby, March Literacy Month
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