Since it’s Friday I feel like going bananas and just monkeying around. Ever since I was a kid I’ve loved having monkey stuffed animals and toys. They are both cute and hilarious creatures. Here are some fun monkey toys to keep you entertained for the weekend.
Mambo Sr. Monkey Plush
This stuffed animal by Gund is uber-cute and [...]
Well as you know I’ve covered the Bratz/Barbie case and the latest news in the case, and now the jury has reached a verdict: Mattel has been awarded $100 million in its case against MGA. The question still at hand: Will MGA be able to continue selling Bratz products? This question will be decided upon [...]
One of the top projected trends for 2008 in the toy industry is in the area of education/science, including mostly toys and products for children and parents. Over recent years, the debate as to whether children are receiving adequate education and weekly instruction in science and math to keep the United States competitive has become [...]
With all of the mindnumbing games and toys out right now that threaten to turn kids into zombies, it’s refreshing to find some “educational” musical toys and games that stimulate a child’s brain and can foster a lifelong appreciatoin for music. Here are three of my favorite musical toys for children.
This easy-to-play frame drum looks [...]
Thinking back now I can see what a pain this toy must have been to my parents, but I loved my flamingo pincher grabber toy! I got mine at the Zoo, where you could pick from a wide variety of animals including Crocodile, Wolf, Zebra, Giraffe, and Rattlesnake.
While some kids liked to run around pinching one [...]
Just when you thought every children’s toy was powered exclusively by batteries, along comes one that is powered by a child’s imagination.
A single Crazy Forts kit contains 25 geometrically precise balls and 44 sticks that connect to create a multitude of possible play structures. Simply throw a bed sheet over top and watch their [...]
On October 23, 1958 the Smurfs made their first appearance in a story of Johan & Peewit in “Le Journal de Spirou”. Their creator Peyo had worked previously at a number of drawing jobs. But the introduction of the Smurfs into Spirou would change his life.
At first, the Smurfs were just secondary characters. But they [...]
I love discovering etsy creations, and Gretel Parker makes adorable needle felt toy sculptures, such as this cute cat, Eloise. Sweet Eloise is a pink pointed Siamese, with a chocolate brown heart-shaped nose. You can custom order an animal, and most of the toys on her website are already sold (such as the beautiful Eloise), but her etsy site [...]
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