Aug 12 2010
The Toy Customs & Paintings of Squink for Mystical Fragments @ Iksentrik (Aug 7-28)
 

UK-artist Squink launched “Mystic Fragments” on August 7th @ Iksentrik, Bath UK [blogged]. The painting and custom toys (a select line-up of which is featured above) are currently available to purchase online here, and viewable via Squink’s Flickr

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The Toy Customs & Paintings of Squink for Mystical Fragments @ Iksentrik (Aug 7-28)

Aug 12 2010
Ziggy The Giraffe Is A Soft Rocker For Toddlers
 

Toddler rockers  have been around for years and are made in all kinds of animal styles and colors. Today, the Dayla Baby brand is offering super plush soft toddler rockers with unique feature. Supportive Seating – Our smaller rockers are built up a little bit in the rear in order to reduce collapse and help keep the child centered.

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Ziggy The Giraffe Is A Soft Rocker For Toddlers

Aug 11 2010
Tim Tsui x Li-Ning Kicks
 

In the latest crossover between toys and street-wise apparel, Tim Tsui has collaborated with Chinese sneaker brand Li-Ning on a special shoe celebrating their 20th Anniversary. Riffing off the companie’s slogan, ‘make the change’, Tim has designed a shiny black sneaker with a convertible design transforming Li-Ning’s low cut 001…

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Tim Tsui x Li-Ning Kicks

Aug 11 2010
Wooden Swing Set Installation Manuals Are Very Useful
 

Now that your wooden swing set has been purchased and you are having it delivered to your home there are a few things you should do.  First, it is important to read the owner’s manual before assembling your wooden swing set, as it provides additional information on the installation, care and use of your wooden swing set. Most manuals can be downloaded as a PDF file

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Wooden Swing Set Installation Manuals Are Very Useful

Aug 09 2010
Flashing Light Up Glasses Light Up Night Parties
 

For LED light up and chemical glow products, there are over a hundred designs and each design comes in all the common popular colors. Some designs are just for fun and some are useful houseware.  There are light up toys for kids such as flashing sunglasses , swords, balls, animals etc.  Also they are flashing centerpieces, barware, glasses, flameless candles for adults.  The LED lights are miniature but they are very bright lights.  When they are embedded in acrylic glasses, light up glasses are created.  By searching online, one can find flashing martini glasses, led champagne flutes, light up beer mugs and so on.  Even coasters and serving trays with flashing function are available.  With flashing sunglasses and glow sticks products, your party will be glowing with excitement.  People of all ages will be entertained.   Light up glasses are used at company conferences, weddings etc. and they will bring nothing but excitement.  They are mostly individually packed.    Having a family-friendly party at night and want to entertain your guests

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Flashing Light Up Glasses Light Up Night Parties

Aug 06 2010
It’s August?………..already?
 

Wow………when did that happen?  I’m shocked,  time it really does fly by……. I can’t believe tomorrow the Crafter’s Round up is finally here,  I’ve been stabbying like crazy for weeks in preparation for it and now I’m finally starting to feel like I might not have a half empty table after all……….phew,  that’s a relief (although I’m not sure at this point what I would do  if I wasn’t feeling ok ) So remember if you are in the Chicago area to come on by to Chase Park and say hi to the critters this weekend.

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Aug 03 2010
New Sarah’s Silks Products PLUS Basket ‘o Silks Giveaway!
 

We love Sarah’s Silks at Hazelnut Kids , and anyone who has ever purchased their products would know why. Everything they make is just beautiful! Vibrant colors, soft textures, and elegant designs can describe each Sarah’s Silks product

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New Sarah’s Silks Products PLUS Basket ‘o Silks Giveaway!

Jul 31 2010
HOT TOYS DX-04 ENTER THE DRAGON "BRUCE LEE" PREVIEW…
 

Celebrating his 70th anniversary and paying tribute to the 20th century most influential and one-of-his-kind martial artist in the world, Hot Toys is proud to present the 1/6th scale Bruce Lee Collectible Figure for the first time, specially crafted based on his image in the movie Enter the Dragon in 1973, highlighting two newly developed authentic head sculpts with Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS), newly sculpted muscular body, two sets of specially-made costume and two movie-accurate diorama backdrops. The 1/6th scale Bruce Lee Collectible Figure specially features: – Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Bruce Lee as Lee in the movie Enter the Dragon – Two (2) newly developed head sculpts with Parallel Eyeball Rolling System (PERS) with different facial expressions, including one (1) battle damaged ver

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HOT TOYS DX-04 ENTER THE DRAGON "BRUCE LEE" PREVIEW…

Jul 30 2010
Kids Having Fun On A Metal Swing Set
 

Summer fun equals kids playing on metal swing sets . Playing is always a fun activity during summer vacation for children. Especially if they are swinging on a metal swing set

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Kids Having Fun On A Metal Swing Set

Jul 28 2010
Gorilla Playsets Introduces The Riverview Wooden Playset
 

The new Blue Ridge Riverview is one fantastic looking playset. Gorilla Playsets has just release this brand new design for the July, 2010. This unit in definitely top of the line and comes with lots of extra which makes this one great buy

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Gorilla Playsets Introduces The Riverview Wooden Playset

Jul 28 2010
Rock Crawler Bouncer For A Birthday Party That Rocks
 

If you want to give your child a birthday party that they will not forget, check out the Rock Crawler by Blast Zone for some exciting jumping that will make any birthday party rock out. The Blast Zone Rock Crawler combo bouncer is ready to rumble and can easily accommodate up to 6 children (under 100 pounds each)! This is the biggest Blast Zone combo unit, inflatable toy that will have the kids coming back to jump for hours.

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Jul 27 2010
CC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Heavy Metal Mater
 

Wrapping up the Comic Con coverage from this year is another upcoming Cars Toon, Heavy Metal Mater. I think it is safe to say Mattel is going to push these pretty hard. Let’s hope they can actually make it to stores, as many of the others from this line haven’t seen great distribution.

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CC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Heavy Metal Mater

Jul 27 2010
CC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Unidentified Flying Mater
 

Now that Comic Con is over, we are still sorting through the gallery of Cars info. Next up from Mater’s Tall Tales is Mator! These Cars are from the short Unidentified Flying Mater of course.

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CC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Unidentified Flying Mater

Jul 26 2010
Bounce House Entertainment For Children
 

Looking for a way to entertain you children now that school is out for the summer? Are you tired of telling the Kids to stop jumping and bouncing on the beds and furniture? Then you got to take a look at one of our inflatable bounce houses at Best Price Toys

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Bounce House Entertainment For Children

Jul 26 2010
Buy Swing Sets That Are Maintenance Free
 

If you are looking for the best workmanship and superior quality in swing sets , try the KidWise Monkey Playsystem/  This  brand of  Wooden Swing Sets is sold at Best Price Toys.  These swing sets are constructed to be safe, strong and durable plus they are maintenance free… built with lumber by Wood-Guard . As a matter of fact, KidWise Monkey Playsystems keep will children entertained for hours as they enjoy outside playtime

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Buy Swing Sets That Are Maintenance Free

Jul 23 2010
CC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Monster Truck Mater
 

We just found out when we can see Monster Truck Mater on the Disney Channel . Now Mattel is showing off the Monster Truck Mater toys at Comic Con! Click on the thumbnails to view the full size photos.

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CC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Monster Truck Mater

Jul 23 2010
SDCC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Haulers
 

The 2010 San Diego Comic Con kicked off on Wednesday night, and the coverage has already been hitting the web. Mattel wasted no time in showing off the Cars merchandise they have in store for the rest of this year and early next year

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SDCC 2010 Cars Photo Gallery: Haulers

Jul 22 2010
Bounce House Fun For Summer Entertainment For Kids
 

Summer days tend to be long and hot and one fantastic idea for entertainment is to set up a bounce house or inflatable water park in your backyard. Consider purchasing an inflatable if you don’t already have one. The prices are reasonable and you will own it for years of use

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Jul 22 2010
SDCC10: Motorbot’s Treatures and Louts
 

Even though Motorbot won’t be making it to SDCC this year, some of his toys will be there. There will be 9 hand painted Treatures and 2 hand painted Louts available at the Dragatomi Booth (#3848). And if you can’t make it to the show – like Motorbot – you can check out his shop

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SDCC10: Motorbot’s Treatures and Louts

Jul 22 2010
TOYSREVIL-Review: Art-Toys: Photographs by Brian McCarty
 

A couple of days before San Diego Comic Con 2010 [tagged] begun in the U.S., I had received my order of Brian McCarty’s newly-released photobook named “Art-Toys: Photographs by Brian McCarty” ~ for which I’d love to share a little photo review for, in anticipation of the book’s launch at SDCC! [blogged]. CLICK THRU for full review, including the reveal of a little “surprise” bonus that came

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Jul 22 2010
San Diego Comic-Con 2010 Preview of Preview Night by SPBH
 

Steve Sievers (co-creator and voice of Daniel the Turtle in the animated series Supa Pirate Booty Hunt) brings folks thru the Con-floor @ San Diego Comic Con 2010 [tagged] before the crowds fill-up the space on Preview Night. Booths seen include TRON Legacy, Gentle Giant, Walking Dead (Comicbook-to-film), and plenty toys (non art-toy, but cool to see nevertheless).

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Jul 22 2010
Extra Incentive To Get The Kids To Go Outside
 

Do you need a little extra incentive to get the kids to go outside and play? Do your kids tell you no, because they are content to sit inside the house and watch movies, favorite shows, or play video games? If the answer is yes, then one solution to the problem might be a wooden swing set for the backyard.

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Jul 22 2010
Outdoor Play Promotes Cognitive Development Of Your Children
 

Do you often wonder what features you should  look for when selecting a wooden  swing set ? First and foremost, the swing sets frame work needs to be sturdy

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Outdoor Play Promotes Cognitive Development Of Your Children

Jul 21 2010
The Future Nibbler by The Tarantulas for San Diego Comic Con 2010 (Booth 4937)
 

There’s an “epic” story of loss and conquering adversity here in the actualization of The Tarantulas’ FUTURE NIBBLER bound for San Diego Comic Con 2010 ~ available only at the Destantula session (Tarantulas VS Jesse Destasio) between 11am to 1pm on Saturday July 24th @ Global Figure Symposium [blogged] via booth #4937.CLICK THRU for an exclusive TOYSREVIL-Full Reveal of the Future Nibbler! (And

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The Future Nibbler by The Tarantulas for San Diego Comic Con 2010 (Booth 4937)

Jul 21 2010
Who Is Fshizzy? Contest Winners Announced!
 

And so the “WHO IS FSHIZZY?” Contest on TOYSREVIL had ended [WHAT] ~ and Fshizzy-creator Alexander Gürlich poured through the submissions and have officially chosen two winners!Congratulations “Johnny” for writing Alex’s favourite story of Fshizzy! (Email on the way!)Congratulations “STINK” for being the second random-chosen winner! (But why oh why did you NOT follow instructions and leave your

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Jul 21 2010
Custom-Showcase: Lite-Brite Mad-L by Task One for San Diego Comic Con 2010 (Booth 3848)
 

SF-based artist and toy-customizer Task One has been creating a series of astonishing custom toys utilizing light-up elements, with the latest one scheduled for public debut at the San Diego Comic Con 2010 [tagged]. “Lite-Brite Mad-L” utilizes the Mad*L body-form with a replaceable 7 watt bulb enclosed within it’s head to shine light thru the colored pin that protrudes out the figure’s face.

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Custom-Showcase: Lite-Brite Mad-L by Task One for San Diego Comic Con 2010 (Booth 3848)

Jul 21 2010
MONSTREHERO for San Diego Comic Con 2010 (Booth 4937)
 

Everybody need engraged-ape toys in their collection at one time or another (in this world or your parallel other), and the pair of gents Sean and Cliff of MONSTREHERO intends to let loose a frnezy of them at this year’s San Diego Comic Con 2010 [tagged]! CLICK THRU for a peek at what cool-resin figures to expect.

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MONSTREHERO for San Diego Comic Con 2010 (Booth 4937)

Jul 21 2010
Brian McCarty Art-Toys Signing and Release @ SDCC
 

Look up “Toy Photography” in an encyclopedia and I’m pretty sure you’ll see a picture of Brian McCarty. Brian takes amazing photos of toys in physical environments that capture and bring out their essence and personalities

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Brian McCarty Art-Toys Signing and Release @ SDCC