Japanese Toys: Daruma, Hagoita, Hinaningyo, Koinobori, Kokeshi, Koma and Taki
| February 8, 2012 | Posted by admin under Toys |
Daruma (Doll): Originally representing the Indian priest Bodidharma, who founded Zen Buddhism in China. He lost the use of his arms and legs after sitting nine years meditating in a cave. Today, daruma dolls are used as charms to fulfill wishes. There are other types of daruma dolls. In some regions, the daruma doll has…
LEGO Forest Police Patrol Car 4436
| February 7, 2012 | Posted by admin under Assembly & Disentanglement Puzzles |
LEGO City Police Patrol Car 4436 The forest policeman spots the robber about to run into the forest. Chase him down in the patrol car and cuff him before he jumps over the barrier to escape! Watch out for bears! Product Features Includes 2 minifigures: Forest policeman and a robber Features patrol car Handcuffs and…
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
| November 15, 2011 | Posted by admin under Featured, Sports & Outdoor Play |
Trusted toy firm Hasboro has made a new childrens fave in the NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster. This unique toy blaster is perfectly pre-loaded with a cartridge that has 6 projectiles and 3 18 dart clips that provides kids with loads of speedy fire power which is likely to provide hours of excitement for young…
The Squinkies Cupcake Surprise Bake Shop
| November 15, 2011 | Posted by admin under Miniature Dolls & Playsets |
Blip Toys suggests this particular toy for kids four and up. It works by inserting a play token in the cupcake and rotating the knob, that dispenses a surprise toy inside a plastic bubble. It is like the vending machines which dispenses toys within the plastic bubbles. It comes equipped with 9 Squinkies, but you…
Spy Net Video Watch
| November 15, 2011 | Posted by admin under Featured, Spy Gadgets |
The Spy Net Video Watch might be the quintessential got-to-have spy watch available for any junior spy. Compared with the majority of the spy watches that you can buy, the Spy Net Video Watch actually lives up to all of the hype and is without a doubt amongst the best toys for boys ages eight…
Best Selling Action Figures and How to Sell Your Action Figure Collection
| June 20, 2011 | Posted by admin under Action Figures, Featured |
Every now and then, a collector gives up collecting, or takes their collection in a new direction. Here are some tips (a few nice, and a few harsh) for selling your action figure collection. Action figure collectors might only spend $5 or $8 at a time buying each new action figure, but over time, five…
Shogun Warriors: Some of the Greatest Toys Ever Produced
| May 27, 2011 | Posted by gems78 under Action Figures |
They were magnificent. Standing nearly two feet tall and boasting incredible arsenals, Shogun Warrior Jumbo Machineders certainly helped Anime, the Japanese style of animation, gain fans worldwide. I remember the first time I saw one of the giants. I watched, awe-struck, as Mazinga stomped out of my cousin’s closet, its body covered with spare rockets.…
Collecting Vintage Toys for Profit
| May 27, 2011 | Posted by gems78 under Vintage Toys |
It happens far too often in the collecting business: today’s fad becomes tomorrow’s garbage and collectors end up with a closet full of worthless trinkets. It could be the stack of Joe Shmoe rookie cards that you bought for five bucks a pop. Maybe it was that “hot” comic book that was released in ’87;…
Inspiring Individuality: Toys Lead to Skills
| May 27, 2011 | Posted by admin under Educational Toys |
Playing pretend In the beginning, your baby will imitate only what you’re doing at the moment – baby will dust when you dust. But eventually, he’ll remember how to dust without relying on your actions to copy. And toward the end of the year, baby will imitate your actions in ways you’re not even aware…
How to Introduce New Toys to Your Baby
| May 27, 2011 | Posted by gems78 under Toys |
Whether it’s your own purchases or gifts from visiting friends and relatives, chances are your baby will have an abundance of playthings to discover. As your baby grows and acquires the ability to grasp a toy and then to play with it, both of you can take delight in the variety of toys that fill…