Archive for the ‘Toy Fair 2008’ Category
26
Feb
Swinxs Set
Categories: Active Toys, Games, Multimedia, Toy Fair 2008, Toys, Travels & Trade Shows
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!
2 Comments
25
Feb
Got fear? Get Shrunks.
Categories: Preschool Toys, Toddler Toys, Toy Fair 2008, Toys, Travels & Trade Shows
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!
3 Comments
25
Feb
The Circus makes a comeback
Categories: Building Toys, Preschool Toys, Toy Fair 2008, Toys, Travels & Trade Shows
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!
0 Comments
25
Feb
A whole new dimension for Set
Categories: For Older Kids, Games, Toy Fair 2008, Toys, Travels & Trade Shows
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!
0 Comments
25
Feb
One heck of a cardboard box
Categories: Dolls & Make Believe, Toy Fair 2008, Toys, Travels & Trade Shows
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!
0 Comments
18
Feb
Sprig Toys
Categories: Toy Fair 2008, Travels & Trade Shows, Travels & Trade Shows
In the green department, Sprig Toys had one of the most interesting concepts. Their eco-friendly toy vehicles are kid-powered, meaning that the physical act of playing with the trucks provides enough power to activiate engaging sounds and lights. I saw a few different companies doing something similar – making toys with all the same bells… read more!
1 Comment
17
Feb
Toy Fair Day 1
Categories: Toy Fair 2008, Travels & Trade Shows, Travels & Trade Shows
I had to tear myself away from my new nephew to head down to New York for Toy Fair. It wasn’t easy, but it would have been much harder had my sister still been pregnant. So I’m counting my blessings and enjoying the trip. This year, predictably, there are a few major themes at the… read more!
0 Comments
