Items tagged “Toys & Recreation”

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Costumes are Not Just for Halloween Anymore!

By Lauren Rollheiser

What do you want to be? That’s a question children bring to life in imaginative play throughout the year — not just on Halloween! Costumes have become more kid-friendly and realistic in recent years, as manufacturers in the children’s industry are paying close attention to what get-ups today’s kids want in their dress-up trunks. The Giggle Guide^® presents creative garb from Aeromax, Small World Toys, Kids Safari and Groovy Holidays to put in your retail costume closet for year-round sales, from full body costumes to the perfect dress-up accessories.

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News Updates

California Gift Show deadline fast approaching

Posted by LA Mart - 10/28/10

Sign up today to exhibit at the California Gift Show, January 21–24, 2011. The directory deadline is fast approaching and I want to make sure that you are included. Act now to reach tens of thousands of quality buyers looking for product like yours!

Contact:

LA Mart / (213) 763-5817

Launches

Dandelion's new Toddler Dolls are a top pick for the Holidays!

Posted by Dandelion - 10/28/10

Just in time for the Holidays, Dandelion has expanded our collection of Dolls to include a Toddler Doll - available in Blonde or Brunette. The Dandelion Toddler Doll is the perfect gift for little girls. And like all Dandelion toys, our Toddler Doll is Safe and Soft - made from Organic cottons and filled with corn fiber filling.

Dandelion’s Toddler Doll was named one of the Top 100 Products of 2010 by Dr. Toy, as well as one of 10 Best Socially Responsible Products!! www.drtoy.com

MSRP: $24.99

Contact:

Kelly Rundle / (888) 222-3053

Features

All “Treat” and Zero “Trick” With These Halloween Essentials

By Sarah Duncan

When children discover there’s a day set aside to dress up like Shrek or a Disney Princess out in public and collect gallons of candy from strangers, it’s hardly a surprise that glorious day becomes every little monster’s favorite! Halloween often requires retailers to stock their shelves a bit more creatively than other celebrations, and The Giggle Guide^® has found just the right mix from La Vie New York, International Playthings LLC, Surprise Balls, and Paper Magic Group to guarantee every trick-or-treater has a safe and spook-tacular time!

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“Bad Rats” is a Celebration of cReATivity!

By Sarah Duncan

Josiah has an important question.

In fact, all of the young rats in Professor Perimeter’s class — a class designed to teach ‘bad’ rats to be more “normal,” — have the same pressing question. Josiah (a bright eyed aspiring painter), Sarah (a ballet dancer with grace down to the tip of her tail), and Priscilla (a singer with a voice far bigger than expected and who is particularly fond of bright scarves) all want to know, “Why am I bad?”

News Updates

A face-lift for Celebrity Pets!

Posted by Noodle Head Inc. - 10/25/10

Pawparazzi have been re-releashed with more value and more fun!

Santa Barbara, CA (October 25, 2010) – Noodle Head, Inc. is rolling out the red carpet for their newest litter of celebrity pets. Woofgang – Celebrity Chef, Karma – Inspirational Yoga Master, Cooper- Legendary Surfer Dude, and Salsa – Latina Singing Sensation hit stores this month to the delight of fans. New Pawparazzi^® sets offer buyers even more value and collectability. Each pet comes with clothing and accessories in unique packaging meant to be used as a play stage instead of thrown-away. It’s the best kind of green packaging – it reduces waste and increases value.

Contact:

Chris Ryan / (866) 892-7311

Show Reports

Wry Baby at the ABC Kids Expo

By The Giggle Guide

ABC Kids Expo - Las Vegas, Nevada (10/10/10 - 10/13/10)

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Wry Baby makes parenting fun! Dave Sopp talks to The Giggle Guide^® about their laugh-inducing lineup of cool gifts, including witty Snapsuits, humorous parenting books, Mysterio Predicts tees and new plush stuff.

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Dandelion at the ABC Kids Expo

By The Giggle Guide

ABC Kids Expo - Las Vegas, Nevada (10/10/10 - 10/13/10)

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Beth Saunders of Dandelion shares some of the brand’s earth-friendly, organic and mom-approved products including soft dolls, teethers, and unique toys and feeding products made from corn.

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Noodle Head at the ABC Kids Expo

By The Giggle Guide

ABC Kids Expo - Las Vegas, Nevada (10/10/10 - 10/13/10)

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Chris Ryan of Noodle Head Inc. introduces adorable new Pawparazzi celebrity theme sets, which are packed full of playful accessories, and also shares some info on the brand’s popular Travel and Bag Buddies.

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Games Are Child's Play for Specialty Companies

By Sandra Simmons

No happier sound exists than children’s voices rising and falling in laughter and delight! Grownups love to orchestrate this beautiful music by playing games with children. Many households celebrate “family night” — a treasured time set aside to bond over treats and games. Fortunately, specialty companies like FamilyTimeFun, Endless Games, Professor Noggin’s, and GEOToys offer entertaining children’s games that are also educational. Kids and parents alike have a blast learning fun facts, while their playtime is punctuated with harmonious bursts of laughter!

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Help Families Relax in Cozy Comfort

By Sarah Duncan

In Italy, the phrase “Il bel far niente” translates as “the beauty of doing nothing.” Known for their authority on ‘taking it easy,’ Italians seem to have the right idea! What better way for a family to kick back and bond than by doing nothing… together? Even little ones need time to unwind, and after a full day of parenthood, Mommy and Daddy deserve a break too, with plenty of pampering. The Giggle Guide™ presents cozy and cuddly product recommendations from Baby JaR, Big Sky Carvers, My Pillow Pets^®, and Bask Home™ that encourage the entire family to take a deep breath, snuggle up, and let out a collective, happy sigh.

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These Tweet Houses are for the Birds!

By Lauren Rollheiser

Kids enjoy making things and are also very curious about animals, so what better way is there to get them excited about nature than assembling a fun birdhouse kit? Tweet Tweet Home offers easy-to-assemble birdhouses that make a great family craft for kids of all ages. These colorful, attractive birdhouses are made from durable, 100% recyclable plastic and are perfect for the outdoors. Kids will love making the houses and then choosing the ideal outdoor spot to watch as birds settle in and make a home.

Items tagged “Toys & Recreation”

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