Items tagged “Toy Stores”

The Green Scene

Soy-Yer Dough is a Creative Choice for Kids with Allergies

By Emmi Kern

Parents of children with allergies, or sensitivities to certain foods or substances, must stay vigilant. They have to read labels, eliminate triggering products, inform teachers and caregivers, and find acceptable alternatives whenever possible. Unfortunately, allergy triggers can sometimes show up in unexpected places. For example, some parents are dismayed to find that the formula for the leading children’s modeling dough is wheat-based. A new find is Soy-Yer Dough, a wheat-free modeling dough that more kids can enjoy!

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News Updates

K.I.D.S. Announces New Chairman of the Board

Posted by Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S) - 3/17/11
International Children’s Charity Appoints AAFA President and CEO Kevin Burke

New York, NY – March 17, 2011 – Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), the internationally renowned children’s charity, today announced that it has named American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) President and CEO Kevin Burke as its new Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.

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Contact: Janice Weinman / (212) 279-5493
Media Inquiry: Melissa Jaffin/Joy Murphy / (212) 994-4660
The Grapevine

Make Your Store a Premiere Attraction with Puppet Heap!

By Emmi Kern

Kids have a mind-boggling array of choices when it comes to electronic entertainment. Between high-end gaming systems, online interaction, handheld games, and TV on demand, most youngsters have more than enough to keep them glued to an audio-video set of some kind. Still, there’s something about traditional, creative, real-time forms of fun that can capture a child’s attention and interactive imagination in a way that pixels simply cannot.

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News Updates

BBs Tees is Being Featured on Daily Candy Kids on Monday March 7th!

Posted by BB's Tees - 3/3/11

If you are not currently a Daily Candy Kids subscriber please do so soon! Daily Candy Kids offers parents around the US the latest and greatest in kids apparel, gear and so much more, http://www.dailycandy.com/kids/all-cities/

BBs Tees DIY Printable Party Kits will be featured this Monday! We are so excited to be a part of such a great publication!
We’ll be featured in Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, Philly, Seattle, Boston and Washington DC!

Thanks Daily Candy Kids for seeing our party kit concept as a great addition to your publication!

Contact: Marty Harper / (214) 578-4410
News Updates

Toy Industry Foundation to Collect Thousands of Plush, Toys and Games at Toy Fair 2011

Posted by Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S) - 2/17/11
K.I.D.S. to Distribute Toys to Deserving Children Nationwide

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Toy Industry Foundation (TIF), in partnership with Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.), will cap off the 108th American International Toy Fair with a toy drive through The Toy Bank, the Foundation’s signature program.

The collection will kick-off today (Wednesday, February 16th) when Toy Fair closes. At 4 p.m., 100 volunteers will scour the show floors at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to gather exhibitors’ samples of plush, toys and games which will benefit children in need.

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Contact: Chris Blake / (212) 279-5493
News Updates

Playtime New York March Event to Feature Pop-up Shop, Art Exhibits, Trend Space, And More

Posted by Playtime New York - 2/10/11

Playtime New York, the international trade show dedicated to universes of children, junior and maternity, is planning an array of special exhibits and activities for its second show, March 5 – 7, 2011, at SoHo’s 82 Mercer (82 Mercer Street between Spring and Broome Streets).

Among the attractions will be a special Pop-Up Shop, art exhibits, trends space and more, complemented by Playtime’s signature sophisticated yet whimsical ambiance. As a special convenience for visitors, the show will also operate a complimentary shuttle service between 82 Mercer and the Jacob Javits Center.

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Contact: Playtime New York / (212) 947-3443
Blogs

CPSC's Extends Existing Stay of Enforcement on Testing and Certifications of Total Lead Content

By Jeremy Richardson

Here is a link (http://www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/stayleadrev.pdf) to the Federal Register Notice announcing the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) decision to extend the existing stay of enforcement on testing and certifications of the total lead content in children’s products (except for metal components of children’s metal jewelry) until December 31, 2011.

News Updates

Looking for A Way To Honor A Soon To Be Big Brother or Sister?!

Posted by BB's Tees - 1/31/11
Check out our YouTube video!

Looking for a wy to honor a soon to be big brother or sister? BBs Tees…A Sibling Celebratin can help you make becoming an older brother or sister a little easier and a whole lot of fun!

We offer a Printable DIY Party Kit, so you can honor your soon to be Big Brother/Big Sister!! We all want our children to feel special before the new baby comes home and we provide you with all
the tools to do it!

Our Party Kit includes the following templates, which you print out yourself or you can have your local office supply do it for you.
Invitations
Cupcake Toppers/Wrappers

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Contact: Marty Harper / (214) 578-4410
News Updates

Youth Markets Alert - Pawparazzi Plush Expand Virtually!

Posted by Noodle Head Inc. - 1/26/11

Toy Company Noodle Head expands Pawparazzi, a collection of plush collectible toys, by launching a companion virtual world, Planet Paparazzi. The line -­­ aimed at girls 6-11 - “borrows” celebrity characteristics for its plush dogs, such as Woofgang the celebrity chef in homage to Wolfgang Puck, and the virtual world plays up the star appeal by allowing girls to virtually visit the Hotel Pawparazzi or become a contestant on a celebrity Quiz Show.

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Contact: Noodle Head Inc. / (509) 892-7311
Blogs

CPSC's Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database

By Jeremy Richardson

CPSC is in the process of notifying manufactures of the Database and encouraging them to “register” a company representative who will receive information about complaints pertaining to their company’s products. I strongly encourage each of you to nominate and register such an individual so that you will have an opportunity to timely respond to any published complaint.

For your information, a press release from the CPSC announcing the Database is available on their website (www.cpsc.gov)

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Roundhouse Design Announces New Lower Pricing for Oh Plah! Teething Bracelet

Posted by Oh Plah! Teething Bracelet - Roundhouse Design Collaborative - 1/4/11
Now fashion and function are even more affordable!

Roundhouse Design Collaborative is excited to announce new, lower pricing for its award-winning Oh Plah! Teething Bracelet. Previously retailing for 19.99, the wearable teether and multi-sensory toy is now retailing for 14.99. Please contact Caryn Paradis at Roundhouse (860.581.4594 x101) for wholesale pricing information.

Contact: Caryn Paradis / (860) 581-4594
Media Inquiry: Taina Dube / (860) 581-4594
News Updates

Pawparazzi® Brand Extended With Launch Of Planet Pawparazzi Virtual World

Posted by Noodle Head Inc. - 12/9/10

Santa Barbara, CA (December 8, 2010) – Noodle Head, Inc. has launched Planet Pawparazzi (www.planetpawparazzi.com), a unique virtual playground, based on its top-selling Pawparazzi ® collectible toy line.

Pawparazzi pets are a cast of miniature plush dogs & cats with celebrity personalities mimicking the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Launched in 2006, Pawparazzi has a loyal following among girls ages 4-11, engaging them in a glamorous, imaginative world of fashion and fun.

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Contact: Susan DeCoste / (805) 962-3084

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