R2-D2 Builders Club
Did you know that the R2-D2 Builders Club exists?
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Watch Nickelodeon with Prime Instant Video
Amazon.com and Viacom announced an expanded multi-year, multi-national digital video agreement to bring Viacom’s TV shows to Prime Instant Video. This deal includes a collection of TV shows that viewers won’t find on any other digital video subscription service. Prime members will now have unlimited instant streaming access to children’s programming such as Bubble Guppies,
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TOMY Sets Guinness World Record for Tallest Toy Train
TOMY, the maker of the Chuggington StackTrack Railway System, set a Guinness World Record title for Tallest Toy Train Track on Saturday, May 11, 2013, in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal. The record-setting train track, measured a towering 17 feet, 4 inches tall. In order to set the record, TOMY Master Builder Jason Moreno
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World’s Tallest Toy Train Track at Grand Centennial Parade of Trains
TOMY, the maker of the Chuggington StackTrack Railway System, will be constructing a larger-than-life toy train layout on Saturday, May 11 in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal. The goal is to set the Guinness World Record for World’s Tallest Toy Train Track. Families are invited to join the free festivities, which will be a
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Jurassic Park 4 Postponed
Jurassic Park 4 has been postponed. Universal Studios issued this statement yesterday about the much-anticipated film. “In coordination with filmmakers, Universal has decided to release Jurassic Park 4 at a later date giving the studio and filmmakers adequate time to bring audiences the best possible version of the fourth installment in Universal’s beloved franchise. We could not be more
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May The 4th Be With You!
Happy Star Wars Day! Check out my guest post on Arena Blake’s blog, TheNerd’sWife.com
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Time to Play Announces Hot Summer Toys
Are you ready for summer? At Time to Play we can’t wait for the warm weather to arrive. And, when it does we’ll be ready with the hottest new toys for this summer season. During a press conference in New York City this morning, we announced the Time to Play 2013 Summer Playlist. The products
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Hottest Movies, Coolest Summer Toys at Time to Play’s Spring Showcase
Get ready as Time to Play reveals the hottest movies and coolest summer toys as we host our annual Media Spring Showcase in New York City. This Tuesday, April 30, in The Altman Building, Time to Play will feature the latest and greatest new toys from all the top companies such as Mattel, Hasbro, LeapFrog,
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Receive Early Access to Man of Steel
Fans of the Man of Steel (not to mention fans of actor Henry Cavill who plays Clark Kent/Superman) will be granted early access to watch one of this summer’s hottest films. Tickets for an early exclusive screening of Man of Steel, will go on sale in more than 3,700 Walmart stores starting at 8am on
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Good Grief! Peanuts Movie in 3-D
Good Grief! Charlie Brown is coming to theaters in 3-D. It was previously announced last fall that an as-yet-untitled Peanuts full-length animated film was in development for a 2015 release. But now new details have been announced that the Peanuts animated film will be in 3-D. It is expected in theaters on November 6, 2015.
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Fly the Friendly Florida Skies with Air Hogs
Fans of Air Hogs will have the chance to see a full-sized version of the R/C plane fly the friendly Florida skies this weekend at the Lauderdale Air Show. The Air Hogs Sky Stunt plane will be piloted by the legendary Jason Newburg. After watching Newburg and his adventurous performance in the full-sized Sky Stunt
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Ideas for Backyard Fun
Even though it’s mid-April there are still parts of the country that are buried in snow. Have faith because summer will actually arrive and families everywhere will be enjoying their backyards. As it turns out, whether your yard is a small patch of grass or acres of rolling hills, we all seem to enjoy it
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Kids Just Wanna Have Fun!
What was your favorite toy as a child? If your children were asked to choose their favorite toy, what would be on the list? Photographer Gabriele Galimberti posed this very question to children around the world. He took a photo of each child as they posed with their favorites. Children from wealthier families living in
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Are You Ready for Even More Awesomeness? Kung Fu Panda 3 Expected in 2015
Jack Black and Angelina Jolie are back for the third installment of DreamWorks action-packed franchise with Kung Fu Panda 3. The film is slated to be theaters on December 23, 2015, and joining the original cast members are the talented team of Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad, Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted), Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal, Casino Royale),
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Visit Lincoln Center with Sesame Street
Sesame Street has been inviting television viewers to learn about “the people in your neighborhood; the people that you meet each day” for more than 40 years. During the month of April, viewers of Sesame Street’s YouTube channel are invited to learn about the people around Sesame Street’s neighborhood, which includes New York City’s famed
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Exhibit Allows Fans to Step Inside Barbie’s Dreamhouse
It took 20 pounds of glitter, 100 gallons of pink paint, and a year in the making so fans of Barbie’s Dreamhouse can step inside for the ultimate Barbie experience. Mattel has partnered with EMS Entertainment for the creation of two real-life Barbie Dreamhouse locations. There’s a 25,000 square foot Dreamhouse in Berlin, Germany, and
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LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Heading to Wii U
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, one of my favorite games from 2012, is making it’s way to Nintendo’s Wii U this Spring!
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Time to Play: When It’s Too COLD Outside
January in Chicago is typically a bit challenging to say the least. It’s not so much the mountains of snow that cause our severe cabin fever, although we definitely get our fair share. No, it’s more the long stretch of Midwestern bitter cold and blustery air that makes a mom want to remain in bed under a heap of blankets or snuggle up by a fire for days on end.
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OMG!!! Traditional Toys Are Disappearing!!
I’m just back from the Toys & Games Fair in Hong Kong, the “official” start of the toy year and an exciting time in our business where new products are on display and we get a first look at things that may (emphasis on “may”) take off later in the year.
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Learning About Dr. King Through Social Play and Service
Social play is a great way to teach children about important moments in history and the diverse fabric that has shaped American culture. On January 21, 2013, we will be honoring Dr. Martin Luther King for MLK day. The holiday offers parents a great opportunity to teach their children about Dr. King. There are a variety of ways to engage and educate your children that are fun and incorporate play, reading skills, and active, hands-on learning.
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Time to Play: 5 Apps to Expose Your Kids to the Spanish Language
No doubt our children are growing up in a digital and connected world. Smartphones, computers and portable gaming devices are all around them since they are born. Rather than completely shielding them, I believe that teaching them the best use of technology and allowing them to explore and play with it within set boundaries can enhance their learning.
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Time to Play: Be a Little Mooch this Month
I have always… always loved this crisp Autumnal time of year. I grew up in Western PA, where this season meant a Jackson Pollock splattering of trees covering our rolling hills, Friday night football games (yep, I was that cheerleader), playing tag through the cornfields behind my friend’s house, ginormous heaps of foliage, and of course all things Halloween.
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Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure
A new video game for Disney Princess fans is out today!
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Last Flings of Summer–Get Out and Play
School is starting, dusk is coming earlier, and people are starting to move inside. But don’t let these warm evenings get away too soon. There’s still plenty of time to get outdoors and be active at the end of the day. Especially for that time between school and homework, letting kids burn off a little steam can also help them concentrate better when it’s time to do homework. It can also help them sleep better. All of this can help improve overall performance in school. As the Latin expression goes: mens sane in corpore sano—a sound mind in a sound body.
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