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PeeWee Kit turns any computer into an age-appropriate PeeWee PC for children
PeeWee PC has announced a new addition to their family of child-friendly computers and programs, the PeeWee Kit, which turns any computer into an age-appropriate PeeWee PC for children. A great kiddie computer bundle, the PeeWee Kit features: * USB drive * PeeWee Security suite for online and offline safety * 7 different games and software titles for the ultimate kid computer in minutes Encourages Entertainment and Learning ... [more]
Beansprog helps parents buy and sell new and second-hand baby items
beansprog.com was set up by mums for mums – to be the first port of call to buy and sell brand new and quality second-hand baby, kids’ & maternity items easily on the internet. Prams, cots, toys and clothes are just some of the must-have items for every new mum that beansprog.com has helped to kit customers out with since it launched at Christmas last year. “so impressed”, “great idea”, “love your website” and “lovely service” are among the... [more]
GCREST brings TinierMe to English-speaking gamers around the world
GCREST has launched the English language TinierMe Open Beta for gamers in Europe and the Americas. Gamers can now step in this engaging virtual world coming straight from Japan. “Our Open Beta will bring TinierMe to English-speaking gamers around the world,” said Masaru Ohnogi, VP of Global Operations at GCREST. “We designed the game to appeal to both Eastern and Western gamers, and our goal is to welcome new gamers internationally, listen to... [more]
Faulty or dangerous toys make up the greatest proportion of recalls
According to the Consumer Focus Labs' Recalled Products website, children's toys account for more than a quarter of the 1,000 items recalled in the EU in the past six months. This includes a batch of Be My Baby dolls, which were last month voluntarily recalled in the UK by the company which sells them because they contain a dangerous level of toxic chemicals, and therefore pose a risk to young children. Consumers are being warned to check they... [more]
Children are the easiest to buy gifts for
According to a new pre-Christmas consumer survey from NoMoreSox.com, most of us receive gifts we don’t like at Christmas. This is probably not a great surprise, but more worrying is the amount of unwanted gifts that are being completely wasted or simply unused. The festive poll also revealed that Dads are the most difficult member of the family to buy gifts for (30 per cent), closely followed by partner/spouse (19 per cent) and brother (12 ... [more]
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Research and Markets: Toys and Games 2010: Trends, Developments and Prospects (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Toys and Games 2010: Trends, Developments and Prospects" report to their offering.
Toys R Us Video Game Sale: Buy 1, get $20 off 2nd for Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, more (I4U)
At Toys R Us, buy one video game priced at $39.99 or more and get a second for $20 off. Although not as good as a 50% off discount in December, it's still among the best deals on console games we've seen from this merchant. Shipping starts at $5.97. Sales ...
Cellufun announces a mobile game "Ty" up with the world's largest maker of Plush Toys, "Beanie Babies"! (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN FRANCISCO----Game Developer’s Conference : In a further boost to the mobile gaming industry, leading mobile entertainment company New York-based Cellufun, the world’s 8th largest mobile website has signed an agreement with Chicago-based Ty Inc, the world's largest maker of plush toys, outlining the development of a mobile game that will allow people to take care of their favorite Ty plush ...
Hasbro Sells Notes (Zacks.com via Yahoo! Finance)
The net proceeds from the sale of the notes will be approximately $492.7 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses.
Police reports for Wednesday, March 3, 2010 (The Michigan City News-Dispatch)
TUESDAY Durance Earl McCool, 24, 2311 Normandy Drive, Apartment A, was arrested at 12 a.m. at Thomas Street and Fairfield Avenue on a warrant for domestic violence. When he was stopped while driving, a police report said, he admitted he was carrying a gun in his pocket. He then also was charged with possession of a firearm without a permit and he was cited for failing to wear his seat belt.
Pokémon Fans Follow a Route in Times Square to Discover Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Version Games (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
----Nintendo: WHAT: The latest releases in the Pokémon™ video game series will have fans up on their feet from the get-go. Launching on Sunday, March 14, Nintendo’s Pokémon™ HeartGold Version and Pokémon™ SoulSilver Version games will be available across North America for the Nintendo DS family of systems.
China World Cup mascot factory defends itself (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A Chinese factory ordered to stop producing mascots for the World Cup due to allegations of sweatshop conditions defended itself Wednesday, saying its facilities were among the best in China.
Sexcessories! (The Age)
Sam Brett inspects America's top-selling sex toys.
Sims creator: Wii belongs in the 'toy market' (CNET)
Will Wright, best known for his creation of The Sims franchise, calls the Wii console a "toy" during this week's Game Developers Conference.
Edmontonians going for gold at Paralympics (The Edmonton Examiner)
An eclectic trio of Edmontonians are part of the 54-member Canadian team headed to Vancouver for the 2010 Paralympic Games.[...]
