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Buy Your Very Own Zombie Army Men

Davey Jones — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:34:24 +0000

How are you coping without The Walking Dead on Sunday's? Maybe you are just watching reruns still and you aren't like the rest of us, going through major withdraws. If you need some help getting through your workday, try putting these on your desk. Introducing Zombie Army Men, they are like Green Army Men, but they are zombies.

Now You Can Play With Your Tamagotchi On Your Smartphone- Details About The New Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. App

Davey Jones — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:41:35 +0000

If I said the word Tamagotchi how many people would say “Oh my God I remember that!”. Tamagotchi was probably one of the most successful toys out of the 1990's. It took until 2013 for an App to finally be released for it. You can now play with your old Tamagotchi with the all new Tamagotchi L.i.f.e. App. What's the cost of this app? Answer: free.

Etch A Sketch Inventor Dies at Age 86

Donald Deane — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:33:22 +0000

Andre Cassagnes, the man responsible for inventing the venerable Etch A Sketch, a toy that inspired countless children ever since it was introduced in 1960, has died at age 86 in France. According to the Ohio Art Co., the toy’s manufacturer, Cassagnes died in a Paris suburb on Jan. 16 due to undisclosed causes. “Etch [...]

A Live-Action Version "Toy Story"- Yes People Have Too Much Time On Their Hands

Davey Jones — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:06:35 +0000

If you've been thinking lately that people have way to much time on their hands, then you're correct. Some guy made a live-action version of Disney's “Toy Story”. The entire movie is filmed with real toys, real dogs, real people, and the real audio from the movie.

Furby Throughout The Years- Facts About Furby

Oldiez 96.1 — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:33:48 +0000

In 1998 a strange creature emerged from the shadows at the American International Toy Fair. The creature looked to be a cross between a hamster and an owl. This new creature was dubbed, “The Furby”. Furby just turned 15 and boy is this creature still going. Here's a look back at the few Furbies that have stolen your hearts throughout the years.

10 Weird Fad Toys Every Kid Had to Have for Christmas

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:22:51 +0000

You can always spot a parent around the holiday season. Their hair is a frazzled mesh of cow licks and stray strands as if it’s been pulled by a crowd of frantic people. Their eyes dart around in all directions desperately seeking something that could suddenly appear at a moment’s notice. They break down and cry during commercials that advertise “the hottest toy of the holiday season.”

What Did You Want For Christmas As A Kid, But Did Not Receive?

Chip Douglas — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:10:24 +0000

What was that gift that you always wanted as a kid? Rock’em Sock’em Robots? Stretch Armstrong? Creepy Crawler Thingmaker, an Atari Game System? Each year we were thrilled to see the Sears catalog come in the mail. No, we didn’t have internet to browse all of the toy sites and dept store sites. No Cyber [...]

Trick Or Treat With Your McDonalds Halloween Pails

Davey Jones — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:24:03 +0000

For kids Halloween is all about the candy. When you get older it seems Halloween gets lost and turns into a dirty holiday where people dress up trashy, and its centered around booze. It doesn't always have to be that way. We want you to remember the good days. Do you remember the McDonalds Halloween Pails?

How "Perfect Polly" Has All The Joy Of A Feathered Companion Without The Mess

Davey Jones — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:59:04 +0000

Maybe you and I are very similar. Maybe we both share a life dream of owning a parrot. Since I was a young lad all I’ve wanted was a pet parrot. Why you may ask? Simply; they are amazing. Could you imagine if I had a parrot as a co-host in the morning? We’d clearly [...]

Chicago Strip Club Collects 'Toys for Ta-Ta's' During Holidays

Kathy Landin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:00:51 +0000

People have long debated whether it’s better to give or receive during the holidays. That debate can now be laid to rest as one Chicago gentleman’s club has decided that their clientele should give and receive.

10 Christmas Toys For Kids That Guys Buy For Themselves

Alex Zalben — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:15:18 +0000

What guy hasn't hasn't bought an awesome toy under the guise of “it's for a child” when really he is going to get much more enjoyment out of it. Here are ten toys and gadgets hot for kids this holiday season that will probably never actually get played with by kids.