TOYS & GAMES MAGAZINE

Attendance Rises at 2012 Hong Kong Toy Show

editor — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:02:16 +0000

Maintaining its position as the world's 2nd largest toy trade event, the Hong Kong Toy Show, along with simultaneous Baby Products and Licensing fairs, attracted 90,000 visitors.

2012 American Toy Fair Exceeds Expectations

editor — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:06:14 +0000

This year's New York Toy Fair was an upbeat event that showcased 100,000+ products and attracted almost 27,000 visitors.

2012 New York Toy Fair

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:39:58 +0000

Scenes from the 109th American International Toy Fair, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Feb 12 –15.

William and Kate Anniversary Dolls Target Adult Collectors

editor — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:48:54 +0000

Adult collectors are expected to snap up Mattel's new Barbie Collector gift set, featuring Britain's popular Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The set celebrates the royal couple's first wedding anniversary.

Toy Rental Service Opens in Lower B.C.

editor — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:43:52 +0000

My Toy Fairy is a new online service that allows Vancouver-area caregivers to rent name-brand toys by the month.

International Playthings Offers Replacement Tumblekins

editor — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:30:17 +0000

Four thousand Tumblekins wooden vehicles and playsets are being recalled by International Playthings and Health Canada because small parts may detach, leading to choking and lacerations.

LeapPad Explorer Honoured as U.S. Toy of the Year

admin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:47:18 +0000

During ceremonies opening the 109th American International Toy Fair, more than 500 industry executives and guests recognized the LeapPad Explorer as Toy of the Year. Developed by Leapfrog Enterprises inc., the LeapPad also received an Educational and Preschool TOTY.

TCG to Develop Fisher-Price Brand Preschool Puzzles

editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:05:04 +0000

Toronto-based TCG has announced plans to develop a line of jigsaw puzzles aimed at infants and preschoolers. Manufactured from wood and paperboard, the series is expected to be on shelves by August 2012, throughout the U.S. and Canada.

New Mini 3-in-1 Scooter Grows with Child

editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:45:58 +0000

Kickboard Canada's 3-in-1 Scooter features a seat and a hoop-handle that introduce new skills to toddlers as young as one. For older kids, the Scooter converts to traditional T-bar steering.

Cathedral Goes to the Oscars

editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:18:47 +0000

Cathedral, the classic and classy wooden game, distributed by Quebec's Family Games America, will be part of the swag bag of luxury products given to Academy Award nominees on February 26. It's the first time a board game has been included.