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  • March 23, 2006

    New Xplory is here

    The 2006 update to Stokke’s revolutionary Xplory stroller has arrived, and they have made some very nice improvements. Most significantly, they are now offering a “Baby Bag”, or a bassinet attachment. The “Baby Bag” lingo is sure to cause some...

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  • March 23, 2006

    Friendly Foam

    Bloco is another of our Toy Fair finds that has just arrived in the store. These striking foam construction sets are beautifully designed, fun to build, and kids can also play with their creations, thanks to a unique plastic joint...

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  • March 20, 2006

    By Hook or by Book?

    If you have ever listened to the radio, chances are you’ve heard the advertisements for Hooked On Phonics. For me, it was right up there with the See Clearly Method in the category of questionably miraculous products. But armed with...

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  • March 17, 2006

    Easy or not, here it comes

    When the Easy Walker stroller debuted at the JPMA show last May, we had a mixed reaction from our team. There were some great features, and the design was sleek and minimalist, but it was only available as a package...

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  • Valco strollers on sale
    March 14, 2006

    Valco strollers on sale

    Valco is usually one of the last stroller manufacturers to receive their next model year inventory, so when all the other sales have come and gone, Valco is just getting started. The 2006 Runabout models aren’t expected until the end...

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  • March 14, 2006

    A new world order

    Erno Rubik’s puzzles have been entertaining people of all ages since 1977. His newest puzzle, Rubik’s World, takes a familiar shape and subjects it to the same scrambling as his famed cube. It seems like it ought to be easier...

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  • March 12, 2006

    a strategy game with a twist.

    Sheri was kind enough to let me hop on and post some information about a really great game I played at Toy Fair… I love strategy games of all types, so when there’s something new and noteworthy, I’m always up...

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  • March 10, 2006

    Recall: My First Mobile Phone

    International Playthings is issuing a voluntary recall of this popular toy phone. They have found that the antenna can break off, creating a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported. We are working to contact our customers who have purchased...

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  • March 9, 2006

    Belle of the Balls

    OK, so check this out. This is a ball-shaped ice cream maker, the Ice Cream Ball. You fill one end with half & half, vanilla and sugar, then you fill the other end with ice and rock salt. Shake it,...

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