Toy

Toys are usually enjoyed by children at play. Classic toys include teddy bears, dolls and building blocks.

Some toys are educational, helping children learn developmental skills. Other toys are intended to simply entertain or occupy children. Parents often steer their children to gender-specific toys. For example, girls are encouraged to play with dolls and boys are encouraged to play with toy trucks.

Toy safety is always a hot topic in the Blogosphere. In the United States, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is responsible for ensuring the safety of toys. Bloggers are often the first to report toy recalls and rules enacted by the CPSC.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Toy”

• Terror & Magnus: Lava Edition by Joe Ledbetter (for DesignerCon)

  
  TOYSREVILs I LIKE TOYS — Authority: 580
  Joe Ledbetters Terror and Magnus LAVA Edition will make its debut at the coming DesignerCon November 21st ~ via the Loyal Subjects booth. Limited to 99 sets featuring the 8 inch Terror and 3" Magnus, the SRP for the duo is US$130 per set.The Lava Edition is the 3rd version to be released, after the Orange/Brown ...
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• SD Gundam NT1 Alex Papercraft - Photos

  
  Paperkraft.net — Authority: 443
  Have a look at the toyoppes upcoming SD Gundam NT-1 Alex, hopefully he releases it soon ^^. Includes shield, rifle, and booster jet pack.SD Gundam NT1 Alex Papercraft - Photos [Download]SD Gundam Alex Papercraft RX-78NT-1 [Related Posts]SD Freedom Gundam PapercraftSD Musha Gundam PapercraftSD Force Impulse...
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• Ben 10 Alien Collection - Four Arms

  
  Most-Gifted-Toys.com — Authority: 156
  Ben 10 Alien Collection - Four Arms Name: Ben 10 4″ Collectible FigureManufacturer: BandaiRelease Date: Fall 2006Details (Description): The 4″ Collectible Figures build the foundation for play pattern in the line. These perfect replicas feature all 10 Aliens from the TV series. Each figure is packed with its ...
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• Toy Review: Bath Toys

  
  Chronicles of a Babywise Mom — Authority: 424
  On the post Baby Stuff I Love: Bath Toys, I mentioned some of our favorites. Here I will list all bath toys we have and our thoughts on them. Nesting Cups Age Range: 6 months and up Review: These are some of the best toys for your children. Ours are currently in our tub because ours have holes in them. I am going ...
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• Columbia x Medicom Toy x Stash - Camacho Hoodie Jacket

  
  Individual Sole — Authority: 144
  Legendary graf writer STASH teamed up with both Medicom Toy and  Columbia to produce these Camacho Hoodie Jackets.  The classic STASH splatter covers the all over print in his trademark blue colors and black monotones.  The polyester outer is waterproof and has a poly mesh inner lining.  Currently ...
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• No guns for Christmas

  
  Times LIVE Multimedia — Authority: 147
  Gun Free South Africa says it is concerned about the high levels of violent crime in South Africa and it is appealing to retailers to take toy guns off their shelves this Christmas. Zanele Sabela reports.
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• Elusive jigsaw puzzle - Mad Magazine related?

  
  Ask MetaFilter — Authority: 643
  Seeking old jigsaw type puzzle from my childhood. Possibly Mad magazine related, or drawn by Al Jaffee... slim details inside. When I was a kid I had this puzzle. It was a small one, perhaps 5x7 inches or so when complete. Each piece was a strange character, and it was accompanied by a poem that gave clues as to how ...
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• Toy Review: Building Toys

  
  Chronicles of a Babywise Mom — Authority: 424
  Here are my reviews of the building toys we have. Building toys are so educational and fun! Children love to create. Lego Duplo Sets Age Range: 18 months and up Review: I have raved about these before. My children love these. These are in my top five all around greatest toys. They have been one of Kaitlyns ...
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• "Mekaneko" by Venusdea *UPDATE*

  
  SpankyStokes - Art, Vinyl Toys, Culture, & Everything Inbetween! — Authority: 539
  As posted at an earlier date HERE , and really caught our attention is the really cool figure by " Venusdea " which is an "art pop" label by Barbara Canepa and Matteo De Longis and according to Gaetan of BFLV they have a new art toy release scheduled for November 26, 2009! This figure titled "Mekaneko" captures ...
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• Childhood Memories Are Back On Your TV [Toy Stories]

  
  Jezebel — Authority: 815
  The Disney Channel will air a My Little Pony series in conjunction with the newly formed Hasbro Studios. Yawn. Call us when Cookin With Easy-Bake Oven gets greenlit. [ The Hollywood Reporter ]
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• More Wood Style 8" Qees from Toy2R

  
  SpankyStokes - Art, Vinyl Toys, Culture, & Everything Inbetween! — Authority: 539
  Due to popular response from collectors and fans, Toy2R announces the addition of 5 new Wood Style Finished 8" Qees. The first series of 2.5" and 8" Wood Qees tagged with Toy2Rs logo on the chest have since sold out. Listening to requests from collectors - Toy2R has opted to release these new finishes without the ...
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• New to Hong Kong Disneyland: Big Grizzly Mountain

  
  Gadling — Authority: 690
  Filed under: Asia , News , Hong Kong The Wild West is going farther west. So far west that its the far east. The newest roller coaster announced for Hong Kong Disneyland is Big Grizzly Mountain. Set to open in 2012, it will be the main attraction in Grizzly Trail -- Hong Kongs version of the original parks ...
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• Final Fantasy Crystal Bearers Papercraft

  
  Paperkraft.net — Authority: 443
  Boxy Final Fantasy papercrafts featuring the characters for the upcoming Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers video game for the Nintendo Wii.The characters include Layle, Keiss, Belle, Althea, Jegran, and Amidatelion. When you jump to the link, just click on the template pics to download it, it...
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• Toys R Us: My Little Ponies

  
  Southern Savers — Authority: 643
  This week:: Toy’s R Us has Hasbro My Little Ponies Buy 2 Get 1 Free, starting at $6.49. use: -$5 off $20 My Little Pony purchase printable Buy: (4) My Little Ponies at $6.49 -$5 off printable -$6.49 for free Pony Total Due: $14.47 for 4!! (I have my $10 gift card from the board games last week that I ...
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• Blamo Toys Exclusives for DesignerCon (Nov 21)

  
  TOYSREVILs I LIKE TOYS — Authority: 580
  PRESS: With Dcon just one week away Blamo Toys is finally revealing their plans for the show. This will be our first year at DesignerCon and we have Tons of exciting announcements. This years Blamo Toys booth will showcase a wide variety of existing Blamo Product, as well as over 25 unique Billy the rabbit customs ...
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• Toy Aisle Trolls > Mr. Horrific

  
  Poe Ghostal's Points of Articulation — Authority: 473
  This one comes courtesy of Sir Real. Someone thought they were pretty damned funny swapping out a DCUC Mr. Terrific for a JLU Mr. Terrific. But they weren’t funny. They were just a ****head (fill in with the four-letter word of your choice).Here’s a question: why did this a-hole take off the figure’s jacket? ...
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• Review: Power Rangers Megazord

  
  Moms Love Shopping — Authority: 129
  I received (or I should say my kids received) a Power Ranger RPM Deluxe Formula Megazord High Octane Megazord from the great PR people for Bandai Toys. I can’t tell you how excited my 2 boys (ages 7 & 9) were when I opened the box and pulled it out. This toy looks like a large robot in the box, but can break ...
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• Grog Papercraft (Zelda)

  
  Paperkraft.net — Authority: 443
  Grog is a pallid and odd-looking NPC that appears in both Ocarina of Time and Majoras Mask, at some point in the game Link will ecounter him as part of quests.Legend of Zelda - Grog Papercraft [Download]Legend of Zelda - Ganon Papercraft [Related Posts]Wind Waker Link PapercraftFour Swords Link PapercraftTetra...
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• Tiny Toons - Buster Bunny Papercraft

  
  Paperkraft.net — Authority: 443
  Buster Bunny is the leader of the adventurous Tiny Toons gang - kinda like a younger version of Bugs Bunny, who happens to be Busters mentor.Tiny Toons - Buster Bunny Papercraft [Download]Babs Bunny Papercraft [Related Posts]Montana Max PapercraftFurball & Elmyra Duff PapercraftPowerpuff Girls...
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• San Francisco Invasion: Toy Tour

  
  I Heart Cool Stuff — Authority: 118
  West Coast Toy Tour from I Heart Cool Stuff on Vimeo . Over the summer we, the Mr. and myself, both took our first vacation together and visited friends in San Francisco. A choice I’m very glad we made, since we met loads of amazing people and got to check out some of the shops and companies who produce some of ...
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