http://toys.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-19T19:54:23Z Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:54:23 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/21/what-is-the-toy-of-the-year-2012.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/toys/1/9/x/2/1/leappad_explorer_hardware.Par.44965.Image.direct.gif.jpeg" alt="leap pad explorer" />In case you have ever wondered, yes, just like the Emmy's, Grammy's, Oscar's, and Tony's, the toy industry has their own awards show revealing the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/od/Toys-By-Interest/tp/What-Is-The-Toy-Of-The-Year.htm">Toy of the Year</a>. &#160;Consumers can vote on their favorite nominees in a variety of categories. Then, during <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/11/toy-fair-2012.htm">Toy Fair</a>, a large event held in New York City in the month of February, at a special event hosted by the TIA (Toy Industry Association), the winner of the prestigious TOTY (Toy of the Year) Award is announced.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/21/what-is-the-toy-of-the-year-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/21/what-is-the-toy-of-the-year-2012.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:20:16 +0000 2012-02-21T09:20:16Z http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/19/tumblekins-toys-recall.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/toys/1/3/-/8/1/12111a.jpg" alt="Tumblekins Wooden Playset Vehicle Recall" /></p> <p>31,000 Tumblekins Toys are being recalled by International Playthings due to parts breaking into small, sharp pieces that could pose as a laceration hazard. One report of a piece breaking has been reported, but no injuries have been reported at this time.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/19/tumblekins-toys-recall.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/19/tumblekins-toys-recall.htm Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:54:23 +0000 2012-02-19T19:54:23Z http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/19/slalom-glider-slide-recall.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/toys/1/3/z/7/1/12109a.jpg" alt="slalom glider slide recall" />About 900 Slalom Glider slides are being recalled by Landscape Structures. Children can fall when climbing from the ladder to the slide, which has resulted in injuries. There have been 16 reports of injuries that have included bruises, fractured arms, fractured legs and fractured collar bones.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/19/slalom-glider-slide-recall.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/19/slalom-glider-slide-recall.htm Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:43:51 +0000 2012-02-19T13:43:51Z http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/15/new-barbie-toys-for-2012.htm <p>At Toy Fair, Mattel featured several exciting <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/od/barbiedoll1/ss/New-Barbie-Dolls-Toys-2012.htm">new Barbie toys and playsets</a>. &#160;Barbie, this year, is all about fashion and accessorizing.</p> <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/toys/1/3/x/7/1/Barbie-Photo-Fashion-Doll.jpg" alt="Barbie Photo Fashion Doll" />The new Barbie Photo Fashion doll includes a digital camera on the front of Barbie's shirt. With the push of a button, the photo taken will appear as an image that will accessorize her t-shirt. The doll holds 100 images and has an internal rechargeable battery. Images can also be downloaded to the computer. This doll will be available in August 2012 and retail for $49.99.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/15/new-barbie-toys-for-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/15/new-barbie-toys-for-2012.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:32:09 +0000 2012-02-15T09:32:09Z http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/15/disney-junior-channel.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/toys/1/3/u/7/1/img_disney_jr_main_020812.jpg" alt="disney junior" />On March 23rd, 2012, in addition to popular television programming provided to children, the Disney Channel will launch a new channel, Disney Junior. Disney Junior shows will be geared for kids ages 2-7 and their families. At an event in New York City held in conjunction with Toy Fair, Disney Consumer Products debuted over 130 new toys that were developed around 4 Disney shows.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/15/disney-junior-channel.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/15/disney-junior-channel.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:56:52 +0000 2012-02-15T08:56:52Z http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/13/koosh-blasters.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/toys/1/3/t/7/1/Koosh-Solar-Recon.jpg" alt="Koosh Solar Recon" />This year at Toy Fair 2012, Hasbro is "launching" a great new product! The new line is called the Koosh Galaxy line! The brand has designed a new, soft foam ball that fits in a variety of blasters that are safe and recommended for kids ages 4 and up! With all the fun of some of their <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/od/811years/tp/Nerf-Toys-And-Accessories.htm">NERF</a> siblings, these will surely bit a hit with the younger sibling crowd.</p> http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/13/koosh-blasters.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:34:46 +0000 2012-02-13T09:34:46Z http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/11/toy-fair-2012.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/toys/1/3/s/7/1/AlYS5VmCEAILHKt.jpg-large.jpeg" alt="Keri Wilmot, Mr Potato Head" /></p> <p>February 12th in New York City is the official start of the 109th American International Toy Fair! At this 4 day event, over 1,100 different manufacturer's, exhibitors, importers, and sales agents from around the world will debut their new toy and entertainment products.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/11/toy-fair-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/11/toy-fair-2012.htm Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:03:30 +0000 2012-02-11T18:03:30Z http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/11/ybike-balance-bikes-ride-on-toys.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/toys/1/3/k/2/1/873437650_640.jpg" alt="Ybike Pewi" />Last year at Toy Fair, I got a chance to see these really cool <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/od/sportsandoutdoorplay/tp/Ride-On-Toys-Kids-Bikes.htm">ride-on toys</a> for toddlers and preschoolers. The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/od/1224months/fr/Ybike-Pewi-Ride-On-Toy.htm">YBike Pewi</a> is recommended for kids ages 10 months and up because it begins as a push toy for new walkers, but with its unique caster wheels is a fast, fun toy for toddlers.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/11/ybike-balance-bikes-ride-on-toys.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/11/ybike-balance-bikes-ride-on-toys.htm Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:47:15 +0000 2012-02-11T17:47:15Z http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/08/educational-toys-that-promote-reading.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/toys/1/3/n/7/1/tag_hw_pink_green_alien_00_s1.jpg" alt="Leap Frog Tag Reader" />The Leap Frog&#160;<a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/od/toyreviews/fr/Tag-Reader-Review.htm">TAG Reading System</a> was developed several years ago. This device, that resembles a pen, when placed on various places in its accompanying storybooks, will allow children to interact with the story as it reads words, ask questions, speaks sound effects and engageschildren in various games that promote comprehension and visual discrimination. This <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/od/learningtoys/tp/Educational-Toys-To-Help-Kids-Transition-Back-To-School.htm">educational toy</a> encourages children to develop a love for reading at young ages and is recommended for kids ages 4-9. Several additional storybooks, such as <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/od/learningtoys/fr/Leapfrog-tag-reader-mr-pencil-Review.htm">Learn to Write and Draw with Mr. Pencil</a>, and world and solar system maps, are also accessories that can be purchased for use with the TAG Reader. &#160;If you have younger children in your home, The Tag Jr. is a similar device, that uses board books and is recommended for kids ages 2-4.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/08/educational-toys-that-promote-reading.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/08/educational-toys-that-promote-reading.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:20:55 +0000 2012-02-08T20:20:55Z http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/07/zhu-zhu-pets-dagedar-valentines-day-cards.htm <p><img class="alignleft" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/toys/1/3/r/7/1/valentines_0.jpg" alt="Zhu Zhu Pets Valentine's Day" />Zhu Zhu Pets are the motorized hamsters your children have been chasing about your living room floor since the holidays. DaGeDar is a ball bearing action toy that includes jumps and ramps that children love to race.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/07/zhu-zhu-pets-dagedar-valentines-day-cards.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://toys.about.com/b/2012/02/07/zhu-zhu-pets-dagedar-valentines-day-cards.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:38:07 +0000 2012-02-07T16:38:07Z