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From Robot Heads to Rolling Duckies: International Playthings’ Ecotronic Toys

Even if you’re not concerned about the energy costs and landfill waste associated with disposable batteries, you’ve probably felt the financial pain of having to keep batteries in stock for the kids’ toys. While going electronic-free...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Apr 20th, 2010, 2:08 pm
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Giveaway: Science Gets WILD! For Kids

The push to go green hasn’t just helped our earth. It’s helping parents too – flooding the market with ways to convince our kids science is just as cool as Hannah Montana and Spiderman. Take the new WILD! Science line from International...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Mar 8th, 2010, 11:30 am
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Where They’re Going, They Need Roads

Living room race tracks do not get cooler than this. Forget the long pieces of plastic that are hard to bend and make for a straight track or boring loop. The pieces of the Deluxe Build a Road from iPlay are short and flexible, so they’ll never...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Nov 10th, 2009, 11:27 am
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Giveaway!! Bitty Bears in Costumes

What’s cuter than an itty bitty teddy bear? An itty bitty bear dressed up for Halloween. The uterus-flipping cuteness of Calico Critters has met Halloween, and did we mention there’s a giveaway involved here? The little bears are trick or...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Oct 12th, 2009, 11:26 am
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Visit This Fairyland For Magical Play

This Fairyland Playhouse is my daughter’s first toy with figures. Recommended for children 18 months and over, the toy is safe enough for babies to touch. There’s a flower doorbell that chimes and makes you think that fairy dust is being...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Sep 28th, 2009, 3:06 pm
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Mobile Mats For Mealtime Sanity

For keeping kids busy while waiting for a meal, I suggest Mobile Mats. In a box you’ll get 20 disposable mats, each with a different scene. Also included is a Little Chubbies vehicle. Just peel the 4 adhesive strips on the mat and stick to any...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Sep 10th, 2009, 11:10 am
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7 Days of Sand Toys: The Sand Sculpture Set

To go beyond just the basics of sand hills, sand dunes and sand castles, the Sand Sculpture kit by International Playthings. Now, please note, this is for the more accomplished sand crafters and is appropriate for ages five and up. This set includes...
Continue reading » Posted by SunnyChanel on Jun 19th, 2009, 6:30 pm