Bunnies By The Bay debuts its new Blossom and Skipit products from the Glad Dreams collection. This marks the company’s first collection of soft books and wooden toys, which will be available during fall of this year. The new line of Blossom and Skipit Busy Toys includes a Blossom themed soft book, rattle, and pull [...]
Bunnies By The Bay Unveils Brand New Product Line
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Easy Tips For Saving Your Herbs From The Chew #TheChew
Celebrating and exploring life is kind of the theme for this year of my life. Food is one of those blissful things in my life that truly brings me joy. I believe that food should be simple and natural and that’s partly why I have planted my own garden. With a full garden full of... [Continue Reading]![]()
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Hasbro SDCC 2013 Photo Galleries Are Up!
We have just posted our Hasbro Hasbro SDCC 2013 Photo Galleries! They are broken down into brands, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Marvel, Star Wars, and My Little Pony. You can view them all here....
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Turning Leaf Refresh Pear Lemonade Spritzer #WineOverIce – Giveaway!
Maybe you’re like me and not a big fan of heavy drinks. During the long hot summer months I also want something that’s light and refreshing and that’s why I was thrilled when we received some of the new Turning Leaf Refresh products. Turning Leaf Refresh Wines come in Crisp White, Red Moscato, Moscato and Pink... [Continue Reading]![]()
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More SDCC 2013 Photos
We just added the Hasbro SDCC 2013 photos to our photo galleries, but we also added the Mattel WWE panel slides as well as the Nickelodeon Booth. Check back later today for more photos from the...
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Infiltrator Starscream Revealed As Next Million Publishing Mailaway Exclusive
Million Publishing has updated their website with information about the exclusive mailaway offer to be featured with the next volume of their Transformers Generations book, Infiltrator Starscream. A translucent plastic edition of Fall of Cybertron Starscream, likely meant to represent the stealth ability in Fall of Cybertron. Orders will be taken until October 25th, with projected shipping date next April. For the mockup image and more info, Keep Reading
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EU bans raft of dangerous chemicals from toys
Childrens' toys need to comply as of Saturday with a new Europe-wide ban on dozens of chemical substances scientists say could trigger cancer, harm fertility or unleash allergies, the European Commission said.
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Europe bans dangerous chemicals from toys
BRUSSELS - Childrens' toys need to comply as of Saturday with a new Europe-wide ban on dozens of chemical substances scientists say could trigger cancer, harm fertility or unleash allergies, the European Commission said.
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The Time Machine Starshout Not-Starscream Teaser
Released on the ToyModa.com Facebook page this morning is a teaser for a toy called Starshout, the leader of the Seekers. Looks to be an F-15 Starscream. I contacted a person connected to it and was told is was about Voyager sized. So for those who want a more detailed and larger version of Classic Starscream, this might be of interest!
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Precarious pirate penguins
Don’t Rock the Boat from University Games was featured in our Ten to watch from the Toy Fair this year, and it has finally hit the shelves.
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The Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation of Securities Claims Against JAKKS Pacific, Inc. – JAKK
[Business Wire] - The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential securities claims against JAKKS Pacific, Inc. resulting from allegations that the Company may h
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A Little Bit On The AwesomeCast Episode 5- How We Became Such...
A Little Bit On The AwesomeCast Episode 5- How We Became Such Nerds
For this week’s main topic, the Albotas.com podcast crew discusses how they fell in love with gaming.
News topics this week include our top 5 most reblogged stories by our Tumblr followers, our thoughts on the new Amazing Spider-Man teaser, Tumblr filtering out porn, EarthBound for the Wii U, what characters we wish were in Ultra Street Fighter IV, and designer toy empire Kidrobot’s new crossover with Marvel.
This week’s chiptune is “Titty Taco" by Double Hex from the album Volume = FF which you can snag over on Bandcamp for just $4. Check out our full review of the album here.
Download the MP3 version of this episode and listen to it whenever your little heart desires.
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Bandai America Celebrates 20 Years of Power Rangers at Comic-Con
At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Bandai America Inc. will offer limited edition products (while supplies last) and a host of activities. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Power Rangers, Bandai will offer three limited edition products, including a Power Rangers Limited Edition Legacy Power Morpher, a Power Rangers Limited Edition Gosei Morpher, and a Power [...]
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Renegade Craft Fair LA This Weekend!
If you’re not at Comic-Con this weekend, I highly recommend checking out Renegade Craft Fair LA this weekend. Featuring over 250 indie vendors, this free event takes place in LA Historic State Park on July 20-21 from 11am – 7pm. … Continue reading →![]()
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SDCC 2013: Hasbro's G.I. Joe Display
Despite it being a movie year, Hasbro's 2013 San Diego Comic-Con G.I. Joe display wasn't as large as we were expecting, and all the pieces displayed were shown during Toy Fair. That said, the figures being offered up soon are all really cool. If the Kwinn hasn't won your heart over, the classic Cobra Commander and Storm Shadow are sure to do the trick.
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SDCC 2013: Mattel's Masters Of The Universe Display
Considering how big of a company Mattel is, it is rewarding to know that the people behind their Matty Collector efforts are listening to their consumer base and the proof is in the pudding at the Masters Of The Universe display in their San Diego Comic-Con booth with the totally reworked Castle Grayskull. When it was shown to us at Toy Fair, it was already very cool, but some collectors had concerns, and Mattel addressed all of them with the new version. Follow the above link to check it out, but be forewarned, you may drool on your keyboard...
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[video] Mattel Drops as Falling Barbie Sales Hurt Profit
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COMMENTARY: Winter Is Coming with New Game of Thrones Products
As an avid reader of George R.R. Martin’s book series and a regular viewer of the HBO TV series, I could not have been more excited to receive HBO’s announcements of their Game of Thrones-licensed products that were debuted at Comic-Con International in San Diego. New figures, books, puzzles, plush and more are sure to [...]
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Integrity Toys 3rd reveal for 2013: Fashion Teen Poppy Parker (16")
Yesterday Integrity Toys did their third reveal of the year, showing to WClub members a day ahead of the general public some new collections for fashion doll collectors, who received the updates on email which included, apart from the usual photos and descriptions, links to exclusive videos showing Carol Roth and Alain Trembley discussing and demonstrating the actual doll prototypes. The first line to be shown was none other than the larger version of the popular Poppy Parker doll, Fashion Teen Poppy, who is in 1/4 scale instead of her smaller twin 1/6 scale. The four dolls of the collection were inspired by the four seasons of the year. Let's see them one by one.
The Glad Game
Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Estimated Shipping Date: October 2013
Doll Tech Specs:
Collection: Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™
Head Sculpt: Poppy 16
Body Type: Poppy 16
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Dewdrop Blonde
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Total Packaged Dimensions (Including Shipper): 18.5" X 7.5" X 3.5"
First of course is Spring, represented by Glad Game Poppy. She wears a green, white and blue dress with a wide-brimmed white straw hat and a coordinating white straw bag adorned with blue and green flowers. Her look is complete with white gloves and blue pumps. This is a 16-inch articulated vinyl doll with fully rooted, dewdrop blonde hair and hand applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors 14 years and up.
All four Poppies in this line were exquisite, a much better showing then its debut last year. The doll does indeed remind one of spring and the detail in the dress and accessories is really good. The bag is incredible.
One Fine Day
Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00
US Estimated Shipping Date: October 2013
Doll Tech Specs:
Collection: Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™
Head Sculpt: Poppy 16
Body Type: Poppy 16
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Hot Blonde
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Total Packaged Dimensions (Including Shipper): 18.5" X 7.5" X 3.5"
The summer Poppy does remind me of one fine day. She wears a white dress with red and black polka dots, a red straw hat and read cat eye sunglasses. She finishes off the look with a red straw purse, red heels, white gloves and a red beaded bracelet. This is a 16-inch articulated vinyl doll with fully rooted scorching blonde hair and hand applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors 14 years and up.
I fell in love with this one. So much so that I caved in and ordered her! What's not to like? Her dress is amazing, especially with the tailored detail on top and its polka dot print. Her accessories are amazing: the shoes, the bag, the bracelet and earrings, are all exemplary. Plus she fits nicely with many of my larger dolls wearing mid 20th century outfits. I am currently watching the second season of Magic City and she could fit right in.
Magic Moment
Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Estimated Shipping Date: October 2013
Doll Tech Specs:
Collection: Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™
Head Sculpt: Poppy 16
Body Type: Poppy 16
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Autumn Red
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Total Packaged Dimensions (Including Shipper): 18.5" X 7.5" X 3.5"
The Autumn Poppy wears a leopard print evening gown accented with a black belt and black opera length gloves. She carries a gold clutch and wears matching gold heels. To complete the look is a black faux fur wrap. This is a 16-inch articulated vinyl doll with fully rooted, autumn red hair and hand applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors 14 years and up.
I can confess this was one strong contender for ordering but I decided to get only one this time and One Fine Day won. Magic Moment looks like a large red-headed BG Poppy (this screening!) and the gloves look great (they might be difficult to put on the doll, even though they have a button-fastening opening at the wrist). I'm not crazy about the leopard print and the clutch is very generic. The shoes though look great. A very sultry Poppy, a bit rare for this doll.
Winter Wowzers!
Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™ Dressed Doll
Limited Edition of 300 Dolls
Suggested Retail Price: $140.00 US
Estimated Shipping Date: October 2013
Doll Tech Specs:
Collection: Poppy Parker Fashion Teen™
Head Sculpt: Poppy 16
Body Type: Poppy 16
Quick Switch Feature: No
Skin Tone: FR White
Hair Color: Raven
Eyelashes: Yes, Hand Applied
Total Packaged Dimensions (Including Shipper): 18.5" X 7.5" X 3.5"
Rounding off the collection is winter! Poppy wears an ensemble consisting of a yellow sweater with black stirrup pants, an animal print coat, earmuffs and yellow gloves. The outfit comes with a pair of black boots with white faux fur trim and white pompoms. This is a 16-inch articulated vinyl doll with fully rooted raven hair and hand applied eyelashes. A doll stand is included. For adult collectors 14 years and up.
Yes, this one has ear muffs! She looks ready to hit the slopes! I did not expect winter to have the raven haired doll (a platinum blonde is more reminiscent of the season I think) but she looks great. I'd rather see a smaller scale on the animal print coat though - or a larger one. This looks awkward. The mittens look like the ones used for the oven, hahaha. They should have been knit ones I suppose. I do hope they take care of the finish on the edge of the boots with the fur, it looks a bit cheap done like that.
The dolls are already available at all Integrity dealers so go get them!
**Please note that the photos are of prototype dolls and subject to changes and modifications. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2013 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.**
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Integrity Toys 3rd reveal for 2013: The Stingers from Jem & The Holograms
Second line to be revealed by Integrity Toys (and a giddy Alain) was another instalment of the Jem franchise: The Stingers. This is a much anticipated release by Jem collectors and fans, as the Stingers dolls were never produced in the original Hasbro line up. Let's see the three dolls, which come with the usual attention to detail and accessories shown in previous dolls of this line.
Item #14036
Rory "RIOT" Llewelyn™
The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection
Suggested Retail Price: $119.00
Estimated Ship Date: September 2013
Shipper Dimensions (Including Shipper): 15.5" X 9.5" X 3"
Rory "RIOT" Llewelyn™ is a 12.5"-inch fully articulated male vinyl fashion figure with fully rooted hair. RIOT comes dressed with his signature 80's on-stage look which is composed of a long bright yellow frock coat with black and red embroidery, a neo-romantic ruffled shirt, skin tight black pants and his white boots. RIOT also comes complete with his signature guitar, guitar strap, amp cord, microphone, miniature Stingers album with sleeve, alternate set of hands, a doll stand and a certificate of authenticity. For adult collectors 14 and up only.
The lapels have micro-sequins, as do the pants. He's sporting an earring too. He looks like the child of David Lee Roth and David Coverdale.
Item #14037
Ingrid "MINX" Kruger™
The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection
Suggested Retail Price: $119.00
Estimated Ship Date: September 2013
Shipper Dimensions (Including Shipper): 15.5" X 9.5" X 3"
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Ingrid "MINX" Kruger™ is a 12"-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted blond hair and hand applied eyelashes. MINX is dressed in her on-stage costume, which consists of a star studded bra top, ultra-tight pants, boots and her signature over sized hat and jewellery. MINX also includes her special keyboard synthesizer, amp cable, miniature sheet music, alternate set of hands, a doll stand and a certificate of authenticity. The synthesizer requires minor assembly; instructions are provided. For adult collectors 14 and up only.
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I beet this one goes first, if only for the detailed synthesizer! She could easily be Madonna (in her Like A Virgin period) with a few alterations. The sculpt looks suspiciously like the old Ayumi one (although all Jem dolls have original unique sculpts).
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Item #14038 Ingrid "MINX" Kruger™
The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection
Suggested Retail Price: $119.00
Estimated Ship Date: September 2013
Shipper Dimensions (Including Shipper): 15.5" X 9.5" X 3"
Ingrid "MINX" Kruger™ is a 12"-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted blond hair and hand applied eyelashes. MINX is dressed in her on-stage costume, which consists of a star studded bra top, ultra-tight pants, boots and her signature over sized hat and jewellery. MINX also includes her special keyboard synthesizer, amp cable, miniature sheet music, alternate set of hands, a doll stand and a certificate of authenticity. The synthesizer requires minor assembly; instructions are provided. For adult collectors 14 and up only.
I beet this one goes first, if only for the detailed synthesizer! She could easily be Madonna (in her Like A Virgin period) with a few alterations. The sculpt looks suspiciously like the old Ayumi one (although all Jem dolls have original unique sculpts).
Phoebe "RAPTURE" Ashe™
The JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS™ Collection
Suggested Retail Price: $119.00
Estimated Ship Date: September 2013
Shipper Dimensions (Including Shipper): 15.5" X 9.5" X 3"
Phoebe "RAPTURE" Ashe™ is a 12"-inch fully articulated vinyl fashion doll with rooted blond hair and hand applied eyelashes. RAPTURE is dressed in her unique on-stage costume, which consists of a high-contrast black and yellow top with a matching skirt, black fishnet stockings and gauntlet and high-heeled pumps. RAPTURE also includes her signature black and gold guitar, guitar strap amp cable, a miniature "love potion" recipe, alternate set of hands, a doll stand and a certificate of authenticity. For adult collectors 14 and up only.
Some said she reminds them of the original Vanessa. I think her face is a bit wide for that, but she looks more like Anja. These dolls do not have weird flashy markings on the face like most of the Jem line does, so they can be redressed easily and fit in with other fashion lines. Be careful with what you put on them though, the body is unique to them and Color Infusion line so not all clothes are an easy match.
**JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS, THE STINGERS and all related characters © 2013 HASBRO. All rights reserved. Used under permission. Please note that the photos are of prototype dolls and subject to changes and modifications. Please note that dolls are all sold separately. All photos and information contained herein is copyrighted Integrity Toys, Inc. and Intercap Merchant Partners, LLC 2013 and may not be reprinted or disseminated without express written permission.**
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