Posts Tagged ‘ Toys ’

2012 Toys“R”Us Hot Holiday Toy List!

December 3, 2012    |    By +
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I am always on the lookout for the most popular and unique toys available, and I have a few secret sources that I return to again and again for inspiration. One of those sources is The Toys”R”Us Hot Holiday Toy List that showcases what they predict to be the most-wanted toys of the season.... Read more »


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Hexbug Tagamoto: Time To Play Inside Scoop

September 28, 2012    |    By +
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Hexbug Tagamoto: Time To Play Inside Scoop

The Time to Play event happens twice a year and is THE best event for spotting the hottest toys for the upcoming season. Only the biggest and best will have tables at this exclusive industry event and we have the inside scoop! We’ll be reporting on our favorite discoveries at the event so that... Read more »


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XBOX Kinect TV Titles: Time To Play Inside Scoop

September 28, 2012    |    By +
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XBOX Kinect TV Titles: Time To Play Inside Scoop

The Time to Play event happens twice a year and is THE best event for spotting the hottest toys for the upcoming season. Only the biggest and best will have tables at this exclusive industry event and we have the inside scoop! We’ll be reporting on our favorite discoveries at the event so that... Read more »


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The Original Big Wheel: Time to Play Inside Scoop

September 28, 2012    |    By +
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The Original Big Wheel: Time to Play Inside Scoop

The Time to Play event happens twice a year and is THE best event for spotting the hottest toys for the upcoming season. Only the biggest and best will have tables at this exclusive industry event and we have the inside scoop! We’ll be reporting on our favorite discoveries at the event so that... Read more »


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Time To Play: An Inside Scoop

September 28, 2012    |    By +
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Time To Play: An Inside Scoop

  The Time to Play event happens twice a year and is THE best event for spotting the hottest toys for the upcoming season. Only the biggest and best will have tables at this exclusive industry event and we have the inside scoop! We’ll be reporting on our favorite discoveries at the event so... Read more »


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Holiday Toy Preview…App Toys

September 21, 2012    |    By +
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Holiday Toy Preview…App Toys

Each year, the Gifts team compiles our favorite toys that we have tried and tested throughout the year and come up with our Holiday Toy Guide. Here is a sneak peak at what will be the most coveted toys of the upcoming holiday season. Stock up now, because they’re going to sell out! Get... Read more »


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Meet the Giftees Judges: Laurie Schacht

September 13, 2012    |    By +
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Meet the Giftees Judges: Laurie Schacht

Name: Laurie Schacht Title: The Toy Insider Mom CTO (Chief Toy Officer) Brand/Blog: The Toy Insider and The Toy Book Bio: Laurie is co-Publisher of The Toy Insider CTO (chief toy officer) for The Toy Book and The Licensing Book, as well as the contributing toy editor for Woman’s Day magazine, and Founder of... Read more »


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FURBY is Back!

August 20, 2012    |    By +
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FURBY is Back!

14 years have passed since the original FURBY was released and now, next month, kids will be wowed once again by the adorable creature with the distinct personality. With the latest technology, Hasbro has created a new FURBY for today’s generation that is growing up with smartphones and tablets. Kids now have the ability... Read more »


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The Dark Knight Rises Toys are Here!

July 31, 2012    |    By +
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The Dark Knight Rises Toys are Here!

After eight years of exile, on July 20th the Dark Knight rose again. With the emergence of a ruthless masked terrorist called Bane, Batman must come off of his self-imposed exile to save the people of Gotham City. This highly anticipated movie has plenty of gear and memorabilia for Batman fanatics of all ages.... Read more »


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The New LeapPad 2

July 18, 2012    |    By +
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The New LeapPad 2

The #1 kid’s learning tablet just got better. The original LeapPad was introduced in 2011 and over the last year has won prestigious awards from the Toy Industry Association including “Toy of the Year”. As the industry leader in educational toys, LeapFrog naturally saw a great opportunity to bring educational content, personal creativity and... Read more »


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