On March 9, Barbie officially turned 51. Barbie is not the only toy brand to achieve this milestone—Play-Doh, Mr. Potato Head, Etch-A-Sketch, Erector Sets, Tinkertoy, LEGO and many others have demonstrated their ability to stand the test of time. What makes a toy brand last is that it becomes new for each generation that encounters it. Heck, it becomes new for each child that encounters it.
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Every Friday at 1 p.m. Eastern, Jim and Chris go live in this fully interactive, fast-paced hour that will show you the latest toys kids want, tackle the issues that face today’s busy families and bring you insightful guests that will take you behind the scenes of toys and much more. The show is completely interactive. We take your questions, and give away lots of cool stuff. Tune in and come play.
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Every Friday at 1 p.m. Eastern, Jim and Chris go live in this fully interactive, fast-paced hour that will show you the latest toys kids want, tackle the issues that face today’s busy families and bring you insightful guests that will take you behind the scenes of toys and much more. The show is completely
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It’s getting harder and harder for facts to be heard in the high-wattage emotional arguments that accompany every issue and pervade the media. From tea parties to taxes to Tebow’s ads, there isn’t an issue that isn’t met with a storm of opinion and outrage from all quarters.
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If you’ve got teens, or even pre-teens in the house, it’s hard not to ignore the reality show “Jersey Shore” now on MTV. Kathy Griffin mentioned it on CNN New Year’s Eve with Anderson Cooper, who claimed to know nothing about the show. Though typically late to the party, the New York Times has become aware of the show’s popularity and its potential impact on the culture.
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This week, our own Chris Byrne aka The Toy Guy, contributed a guest blog post to MamaCheaps.com on gifts for $10 and less.
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Our own Chris Byrne, The Toy Guy, contributed a great article on green toys to the Seattle Mom On The blog yesterday.
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The Muppet’s revisit a classic with their rendition of Queen’s 1975 hit Bohemian Rhapsody. Check out Muppets Toys now!
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Read More »
