Toys

Strange Toy Emulates Environmental Conditions

by John P. Barker

Want a goo that imitates the environment of a distant planet? Can't quite figure that out? Neither could I. But Planet Plasma apparently mimics the textures and smells of Mars--as well as more terrestrial locales.

The 11 Best Toys of 2009: Toy Industry Awards

by Myra Per-Lee

Every year, the Toy Industry Association (TIA) selects the best representatives of 11 categories of toys. They are selected on the basis of excellence of product design and safety, creativity and novelty, and overall presentation. This year's line up of Toy of the Year (TOTY) winners include some breakthrough technologies that adults will appreciate as much as their kids enjoy playing with them

Mom, Do Your Balls Recharge? More Earth Friendly Gifts For Mom

by Gloria Campos

Shouldn't every day be Mother's Day? Mother's everywhere will probably shout, "Yes!" This year show your mom how much she is appreciated. Then help her relax with gifts like the unique earth friendly gifts ideas below.

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Can The Baby Remote Actually Control Babies? Unfortunately, No...

by John P. Barker

Looking for a way to control babies with just the push of a button? Well, look somewhere else. The results of "Baby Remote Control" in a search engine query netted me the topic of this article. And while babies are still free to run amuck as they wish, at least they'll be able to emulate television control techniques.

The Business Of Boys And Their Toys: Heavy Equipment, Construction Amusement Park For Men

by Beth Hodgson

They have always said that boys love their toys, and I think we all know that it's an expression that refers to the over 18 male demographic. Some men prefer their video games, or their set of garage tools, but there's others that prefer entertainment that's a little bigger and little dirtier. At Mannerspielplatz, Germany's playground for men, men get to play out their construction worker fantasies and leave their suits and ties behind at the office.

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Pumgo: Stairmaster Meets Scooter

by Chris Weiss

Kind of a scooter, kind of a bike and kind of a stairmaster, the Pumgo is all about exercise.

Solar Powered Orangutan Can Climb Miles of Rope - In Theory...

by John P. Barker

Solar Power is becoming quite a popular topic to explore with toys--probably due to the expense of actually providing a full-sized working model of an item would break the bank. So now we have tiny solar powered cars, solar powered toy airplanes, and now... the solar powered orangutan. And while I would love to see mass-produced, fully functional, full-sized working versions of the car and the airplane, I think that this thing would be quite disconcerting due to it's tank-like design...

Plush Ninja Characters Make Silent Killers Cuddly

by Steve Levenstein

Shawn Smith's Plush Ninjas, All the Way From Ninjatown

Plush Ninjas? They're more likely than you think, thanks to Shawn Smith and his creative team at Shawnimals.

Lovely Teddy Bear Stuffed Toy Charm Makes Nice on Mothers Day

by Steve Levenstein

The Lovely Teddy Bear Stuffed Toy Charm makes it easy to show Mom you care on Mothers Day - a pretty carnation and a cute gift card are part of the pretty package.

Crafty Eco-Friendly Ideas To Check Out On Earth Day

by Gloria Campos

Happy Earth Day everyone! After planting your trees, taking a trip to an Earth Day event, and taking advantage of all the free green goodies today finish celebrating Earth Day digging something out of your trash and making it into something useful and or beautiful. Release the eco-friendly artist inside of you. Below are innovative eco-friendly crafty sites and stores to inspire you and or your family.

10 Top Gifts For America's First Dog "Bo"

by Lady Bee

I'm not close enough to the First Dog to send a gift he might receive, but if you are, don't be shy... steal my ideas!

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Girlfriends Across the Nation Grab Fly Swatters To Fight Off RC Dragonfly

by John P. Barker

Giant bugs are an everyday occurrence where I live in good ol' Florida. And while I can't say that we have bugs as big as this remote controlled dragonfly, I can say they get pretty close. So be careful if you fly this around your girlfriend if you live in The Sunshine State. She'll flatten this little whopper out with one swing of a fly swatter. But you can be sure that it looks really cool flying around before it gets crushed...

New G.I. Joe Verses Old G.I. Joe... Which Is More Cool?

by John P. Barker

GI Joe. Just those two words conjure a multitude of childhood memories for me. Action? Adventure? GI Joe knew the way. Then he got really tiny--roughly 9 inches smaller. And his mission changed. And now there is a movie coming out based on the little tiny GI Joe figures. But my heart still rests with the 12 inch figures from my youth... Which is more cool?

Want Your Kid To Bathe In Goo? If So, Gelli Baff Is For You

by John P. Barker

Are your kids just plain bored with taking a bath? If so, why not throw them into a tub full of multi-colored sludge? It's all the rage! All the cool kids are doin' it! Gelli Baff is the answer to all of those non-glob baths that have plagued kids for centuries.

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5 Delightful Earth Friendly Bunnies Just In Time For Spring

by Gloria Campos

Whether you celebrate Easter, love the Spring, want to do something cute and eco-friendly for Earth Day (April 22nd) or just love bunnies below are 5 bunny crafts made of recycled material to inspire you to live a little greener and a little hoppier. Get it? Hoppier!

Love Is Bind: Six Bizarre Japanese Bound Cellphone Charms

by Steve Levenstein

Bound Japanese Girl Cell Phone Charms Have Strings Attached

Somebody got your heartstrings all tied up? Maybe that cute nurse at the clinic or a shy co-worker? Show them how you feel with one of these bizarre bound Japanese girl cell phone charms!

Adorable Eco-Friendly Frizzle Sizzle Kitchen Play Set

by Gloria Campos

If you have ever wondered how to talk to your small children about recycling or the purpose of Earth Day a Frizzle Sizzle or Splish Splash might be the answer. No, I'm not writing nonsense. Frizzle Sizzle and Splish Splash are the names of two very adorable eco-friendly kitchen play sets designed by Rafinesse and Tristesse.