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Hasbro to Participate in Panel Discussion on Millennial Moms at The Goldman Sachs 22nd Annual Global Retailing Conference
[Business Wire] - Hasbro, Inc. today announced that its President of Hasbro Brands, John Frascotti, will take part in a panel discussion on Millennial Moms at the Goldman Sachs 22nd Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York City on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 2:25 p.m.
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Snapchat hires former Mattel executive as acting CFO
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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Paul Oilkley is A-Okay
Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” Paul Oilkley is a great addition to the CARS diecast universe. While we do not see a lot of Citroën H Van‘s trundling about on the city streets here in the US, they are cool looking as they have a lot of personality. It’ll be cool to get […]
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The Pink Panther Theme: All Day Pink Panther Theme
If you really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really,really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, like the Pink Panther Theme, here’s a 10-hour long YouTube file-link … or if you want to annoy the cube mate while you go offsite. There’s no […]
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American Girl® Brings The Nifty '50s To Life With New BeForever Character Maryellen Larkin!
[PR Newswire] - MIDDLETON, Wis., Aug. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, girls will be transported back to the fabulous 1950s when they meet American Girl's newest BeForever™ character—Maryellen Larkin—an energetic and optimistic girl who follows her heart instead of the crowd. Depicting an era that gave rise to tremendous growth and change in America, Maryellen's products and stories have an intergenerational appeal that is sure to be a hit with girls, moms, and grandmas! The Maryellen collection includes an 18-inch doll with strawberry-blonde hair and hazel eyes, plus several historically-authentic 1950s doll outfits, like an iconic poodle skirt and saddle shoes. Written by award-winning American Girl author Valerie Tripp, the Maryellen stories introduce readers ages 8 and up to a key cultural theme of the 1950s: conformity versus individuality.
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Dungeons & Dragons 'Out of the Abyss' Preview
[at Forbes] - Venture into the Underdark with this exclusive peek at a new Dungeons & Dragons adventure.
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Fall Just Puts My Creative Juices In Overdrive
In thinking about the Fall and my desire to create, sew, and design and all the blog posts I had written about the Fall (and there were A LOT) I remembered the story I had written about this in November of 2006 and thought you might enjoy reading it again.
In the 9 years since I wrote that post I would have to say that this has happened to me many (well, make that many, many, many) times and, as a result, I've made many (well, make that many, many, many) Fall related dolls, crafts, and floral arrangements for my home.
Here's what I wrote:
What Is It About This Season That Drives My Creativity?It's almost like clockwork. Like some internal drive. Some innate driving force. For sure, it's something!
By now I'm sure you must be wondering what I'm talking about.
Well, I'm talking about my "creativity drive" and the Fall/Christmas season. What is it about this season that drives my creativity?
Every year around the end of August I can start to feel it. This urge to create starts to show itself. It starts slowly and builds gradually until it reaches a full-blown crescendo in November. But, I can feel it starting and I know that I won't have any control over it, once again.
Every year it just takes over my body. And, then I just have to either sew, create floral arrangements or craft something.
Or, I have to design patterns and sew some more dolls. Like I need any more dolls! But, that's a subject for another article! The point is, I just have to create - SOMETHING! ANYTHING!Of course, my husband would say; "Why don't you create doing the housework!" Nah! That's no fun.
This inner force, whatever it is has got a creative mind all its own. And, it definitely has a hold on me. Look out, anyone or anything that gets in its way.
Forget the housework - what's a little dirt and dust!
Forget the shopping - who needs to eat!
Forget the bills - YIKES!!!
Forget the family! Oh, boy! That's a no-no!
Forget eating - that's okay - it's called creativity dieting!
Even forget to take the dog out to do his business! Come on now that's something you have to do! Well, maybe not. He can hold it.
So, what is it that takes over? I'm not sure but I know that I'm not alone with this. Many crafters that I've talked to tell me that they also experience this. It might be at different times of the year, but they know when it's starting. Maybe it's a crafting thing? When you're in the "crafting", "creating" mode you are "IN THE MODE."And, when I'm in the mode, I'll sew hundreds of dolls or design hundreds of patterns. I might put together multiple numbers of floral arrangements, or anything else that I seem to want to create.
I don't know about you, but I'm a little obsessive when it comes to my sewing and crafting. I have to cut everything out first, then sew everything, then put everything together. That means if I have 100 items to cut out I cut all one hundred before I start to sew anything.
The same holds true with sewing. I'll sit there and sew all one hundred dolls and then I'll put all one hundred dolls together. Of course, this means that I have to write-up 100 patterns all at once - which is really a chore. All the pattern designers will know what I mean by that statement.
In any event, I never said my way was the way to go about it. It's just my way of feeding my "hungry" inner creativity drive. Maybe I should call it my "hungry" inner obsessive creativity drive?
Sometimes I don't know what's worse. My inner creativity drive or living with over 1,000 handmade dolls. Hmmmm.....? Definitely, living with over 1,000 handmade dolls is worse. They talk back to me.
So, what is this creative drive and where does it come from? Why in late August? Why the Fall/Christmas season?
Maybe it relates back to the fact that as a child I loved to sew all my Christmas presents? I come from a large family so there were quite a few presents to make. Maybe it's the act of making presents to give to my loved ones? Generosity drives it? Hmmm..... Probably not.Or, maybe there's just something about the bright, cheery, vibrant colors of the Fall season?
Maybe it's feeling the cool, brisk, New England climate while raking leaves and then going inside to a cinnamon candle burning and a cup of tea or cocoa? Hmmm...... Probably not.
Maybe it's because for every holiday as a child I would scour the woods for materials to make a centerpiece? Or, every holiday season the family would gather together to make a new Christmas decoration? Hmmm.... Probably not.
Maybe it's just because I come from a family of crafters and sewers? It's just plain in my genes - in my DNA. Hmmm.......
Is that possible? Can a person have "creative" DNA? Hmmmm.... I wonder. Creative DNA!
I don't know. I just know that I'm not alone with this. Other crafters have told me they, too, have an inner driving force. Maybe we all have "creative" DNA?
I don't know if I'll ever find out why I have this drive or what it is about this season that enhances my creativity?
Maybe, however, I should I should stop worrying about it and just enjoy the "creative" moments? Tis the season - the "creative" season that is!
Since Fall is my favorite season for crafting I set-up a Fall tutorialds, video's, patterns, and how-to's Pinterest board filled with all sort of wonderful Fall crafts for you to make.
I hope you enjoy some of the Fall seasonal crafts tutorials, video's and how-to's I have found.
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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mike Up! Miles Axelrod with Microphone
Thanks for the nice pics, “John H.” While it’s not a huge addition, at least it’s a new sculpt. John also notes it looks like the first Miles with the corrected front grill.* Though in the 1980’s Land Rover Range Rover’s were offered with a black grill and some years with a chrome grill. The […]
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Disney Pixar CARS: Display Your Diecast CARS
Here are a couple ideas on displaying your CARS … From CountryLiving. (I think these are Disney 1:43 CARS?) And you will always know when your Apple CAR is missing. And I think you can do an entire wall of Lightning McQueen’s. From LandofNod. Good luck. Though clearly, it’s time to upgrade the size […]
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round about: painted gum & rainbow brite
So last week about this time I think I was telling all of you I’m not ready for school to start yet. Well, I’ve changed my mind. We’ve had cool temperatures all week, Birdie has been home all day every day, and all I can think about is warm tea, fall decorations, and a quiet […]
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Toy Chest: Rock Lords Edition
A look at Rock Lords and other failed toy lines of the '80s along with 7 other things I wanted to share this week.
For more stories behind some of your favorite toys visit Toy Tales.
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Walmart Releases Chosen by Kids List of Top Toys for the Holiday Season
Walmart has released its Chosen by Kids list, which features the top toys of the year as chosen by 1,000 kids. The retailer asked them to choose their favorite toys from among the newest items by Hasbro, Mattel, Spin Master, and Zing. For consumers’ convenience during this upcoming shopping season, the list is organized by [...]
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Hasbro Teams up with Indiegogo to Launch Crowdfunding Gaming Challenge
[Business Wire] - Hasbro, Inc. today announced that it has teamed up with crowdfunding website Indiegogo to find the next hit face-to-face party game. As Hasbro continues to focus on connecting with the gaming community to discover and develop new games, the challenge will help identify one big idea that Hasbro can help cultivate and bring to market.
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set database: LEGO 30285 tiger
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Pockets of brilliance appearing
I keep on reading about how we can make “play” different, better, more or less, occur.... free play, structured play, directed play, constructive play, messy play.. I am sure I have missed loads out. I know I keep banging on, and I do hope some of you listen and at least think, play is NOT an activity, it is an action. You can NOT make play happen. You can provide resources that then MAY precipitate play. You can provide opportunities [...]
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NECA Bat Gremlin Deluxe Figure from ‘Gremlins 2: The New Batch’
Back at San Diego Comic-Con 2015, the long time requested NECA Bat Gremlin from Gremlins 2: The New Batch made its first appearance. Now, NECA has sent out solicitations to retailers, which are now accepting pre-orders. The Bat Gremlin has a massive wingspan of nearly 18-inches and is a detailed recreation of the puppet seen […]
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NECA Bat Gremlin Deluxe Figure from ‘Gremlins 2: The New Batch’
Back at San Diego Comic-Con 2015, the long time requested NECA Bat Gremlin from Gremlins 2: The New Batch made its first appearance. Now, NECA has sent out solicitations to retailers, which are now...
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Giant Robot presents In Box, Curated by Audrey Kawasaki
My goodness!! Audrey Kawasaki has curated a group show titled In Box for Giant Robot, and the preview images have left me breathless!! ‘In Box’ opens at Giant Robot 2 this Saturday, August 29 with a reception from 6:30 – … Continue reading →![]()
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Hasbro Teams Up with Indiegogo for Crowdfunding Gaming Challenge
Hasbro has teamed up with the crowdfunding website Indiegogo to find the next hit face-to-face party game, which the toymaker can help cultivate and bring to market. The toymaker is calling on game designers nationwide to share ideas for a new party game at www.nextgreatgamechallenge.com. Five game designers or teams of designers will be chosen [...]
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