Archive for the ‘Toy Fair’ Category
27
Feb
I used to be a soda bottle
Categories: Toy Fair, Toys
Mary Meyer plush toys introduced a new line of stuffed animals at Toy Fair, “Fuzz that Wuzz”, constructed entirely of materials recycled from old soda bottles. The concept is timely, as eco-chic is most certainly hot in the toy industry right now. The fuzz is not as soft as some other fleece plush, but it… read more!
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16
Feb
Boom Chickyboom
Categories: Toy Fair
There’s a reason why they don’t let kids into Toy Fair. They’d touch everything, knock things over and make a mess. Fortunately for me, they don’t discriminate against clumsy adults with similar tendencies. I arrived at the Blue Orange booth this morning, fresh as a daisy. The first thing I saw was Chickyboom, a new… read more!
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16
Feb
P’kolino enters the world of easels
Categories: General, Toy Fair
The Melissa & Doug easel has been our best-seller for the past several years, combining funcitonality and value to win market share. But prices have slowly crept up as manufacturing costs have increased worldwide, and this easel which was once a steal at $49.99 increased to $59.99 last year, and will be more of a… read more!
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16
Feb
Skip Hop Debuts Bags for Kids
Categories: Toy Fair
I love Skip Hop diaper bags for their comfortable designs, great features and excellent value. Now my kids can share in the fun. Skip Hop has designed three kids’ backpacks, called Zoo Packs. Inspired by animals, the backpacks look great and have a smart, insulated pocket right in front for snacks or lunches. The best… read more!
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16
Feb
Toy Fair Day One
Categories: Toy Fair
This year at Toy Fair is a little different than the years before. This is the first year I’ve had to juggle the demands of the show with the demands of a baby who is still exclusively breasftfeeding (minus a couple of well-aimed spoonsful of rice cereal a day). Toy Fair has a stringent “No… read more!
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26
Feb
Swinxs Set
Categories: Active Toys, Games, Multimedia, Toy Fair, Toys
If you’re wondering what the founder of Bugaboo is up to these days, the answer may surprise you. I bumped into Eduard Zanen at Toy Fair this year, where he was promoting a new toy concept that he is developing in the Netherlands. Swinxs aims to be an unvideo game – an interactive gaming console… read more!
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25
Feb
Got fear? Get Shrunks.
Categories: Preschool Toys, Toddler Toys, Toy Fair, Toys
The Shrunks is a new line of toys designed to help kids address their nighttime fears. The company takes an interesting approach to this, with a line of soft plush toys that represent the most common kids’ fears and also a line of tools to help kids feel more secure at night. The tools include… read more!
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25
Feb
The Circus makes a comeback
Categories: Building Toys, Preschool Toys, Toy Fair, Toys
During my tour of the Playmobil booth at Toy Fair, I was nearly apoplectic with joy when I saw that they have redesigned and resurrected one of my all-time favorite Playmobil themes – the Circus. When we were little, my parents bought us the complete set with the big top tent, the horses, the elephants,… read more!
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25
Feb
A whole new dimension for Set
Categories: For Older Kids, Games, Toy Fair, Toys
I became a fan of the game Set during my senior year of high school when our college guidance counselors kept it on hand for distracting stressed-out students during free periods. Long after our letters had come, we still hung out in their basement office, playing that addictive game. If you’ve never played, Set is… read more!
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25
Feb
One heck of a cardboard box
Categories: Dolls & Make Believe, Toy Fair, Toys
Making environmentally friendly toys has become a priority for a lot of toymakers, but one is taking that to a whole new level. Cardboard Design has come out with a line of sturdy, foldable cardboard play environments that are beautifully done and incredibly kind to the planet. My favorite is probably the Lemonade stand, coming… read more!
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