Posts Tagged ‘ Toys ’

Ken: The Ultimate Boyfriend

March 24, 2011    |    By +
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Ken: The Ultimate Boyfriend

The “golden couple” that’s the talk of the tabloids isn’t Brangelina or the upcoming royal nupitals, it’s America’s sweethearts Barbie and Ken. After calling it splitsville back in 2004, Ken finally wooed back his lady love using the national media and his signature charm. So how did he do it? Well the book, “I... Read more »


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Feeling Lucky

March 10, 2011    |    By +
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Feeling Lucky

Being that it’s our job to be professional shoppers, we definitely have an affinity for shopping blogs and magazines in general. Lucky Magazine has been a longtime favorite mag of mine to find style inspiration for all price points and to make shopping a fun and easy process. So of course I was super... Read more »


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Gifting News from Around the Web

February 25, 2011    |    By +
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Gifting News from Around the Web

Looks like we got a head start on those April showers. It’s been another long, busy week, but this weekend is chocked full of fun stuff to look forward to. We’ve got our Oscar bets placed, and a lot of fashion week coverage to drool over. With St. Patty’s Day and Mardi Gras right... Read more »


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Toy Fair Favorites

February 22, 2011    |    By +
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Toy Fair Favorites

Toy Fair has come and gone, but the fun is just getting started. We saw all sorts of gadgets and gizmos that will be hitting toy shelves this year that we’d love to get our hands on now. While most of these toys won’t be out til summer and fall, there’s a few that... Read more »


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The Guru’s Take On Toy Fair

February 18, 2011    |    By +
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It’s that time of year again, Toy Fair Time! With over 100,000 new products to sort through, the Guru’s certainly had their work cut out for them. We saw a lot of cool stuff we’re excited about for 2011, and of course we’ll be sharing all the must-have items and reviews in the next... Read more »


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New Kid on the Block

January 19, 2011    |    By +
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New Kid on the Block

What happens when you combine the two favorite interests for boys, Ninjas and Legos? You get Ninjagos, the newest brick set and game from Lego. Unlike most Lego sets, Ninjagos are designed for battle.  Along with playsets and vehicles, it’s all about mastering the art of “spinjitzu”. You can collect different Ninjago Spinners and... Read more »


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Sound Off

January 12, 2011    |    By +
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Sound Off

These uber cool portable speakers shaped like designer vinyl toys let creative types share their music in style. My personal favorite, Mobi Skully, has that universally trendy and cute kitty skull and bones motif that’s perfect for edgy young guys or girls. Mobi works with various artists to create this line of toy speakers... Read more »


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Tron is Back

January 5, 2011    |    By +
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Tron is Back

With the release of numerous blockbuster films being released over the holiday season, it’s hard work just to see them all! While a lot of the films are intended for more mature audiences, there’s one film that’s great for kids, teens and parents alike, TRON. This 80′s cult classic is back, with souped-up graphics,... Read more »


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Win a NERF Stampede Blaster

December 20, 2010    |    By +
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Win a NERF Stampede Blaster

Without a doubt, one of our favorite gifts of 2010 is the Nerf Stampede ECS blaster. We were first teased with the yet to be named Stampede at Toy Fair last February. Already big fans of the Stampede’s predecessor, the Vulcan , we eagerly awaited the new blaster’s arrival- and the Stampede certainly didn’t... Read more »


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Best Wii Games of 2010

December 17, 2010    |    By +
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Best Wii Games of 2010

2010 may be remember as the year Wii’s dominance as the active-play video game system ended, but for me, this year will go down as a year the family-friendly console came through with some amazing- a little something for everyone.  Whether you’re into sports games, puzzles, retro (yet neo) classics or just plain old... Read more »


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Dana H.
Dana is Editor in Chief at Gifts.com. She loves helping make every occasion stand out with her unique gift ideas, handy tips & special touches. She has over a decade of experience with matching fabulous products with fabulous people.

Dan T.
As the Men’s Gift Editor, Dan is fortunate to be able to blend his work week with off-hour hobbies. Dan’s marketing background goes back over a decade, but he's always been passionate about the “guy” things like sports, electronics and grilling.

Gillian J.
While Gillian oversees Merchandising & Content for Gifts.com, she focuses on Women & Home Gifts. Prior to Gifts.com, she spent over a decade honing her gifting skills in the retail industry.

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Liz T.
Liz is the children & baby gifts trend editor at Gifts.com. Prior to Gifts.com she spent several years matching people with products while working retail. Her niece and nephews give her the inside scoop on kids. She also knows the best gourmet gifts for every occasion.

Felicia W.
Felicia works as a "Gift Guru" with a focus on pet and flower trends. While she is still learning the art of gift giving, Felicia loves focusing her attention on pet gifts. She is always on the lookout for the best and most unique items for our lovable cats and dogs.

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