Bananagrams Inc. partnered with UK-based independent games company Big Potato to bring several new party games to the U.S. The games—Bucket of Doom, Obama Llama, Mr Lister’s Quiz Shootout, and Scrawl will be available in Target stores and online this month. Bananagrams currently distributes Big Potato’s trivia game Linkee throughout the U.S. and Canada. [...]
Bananagrams Signs North American Distribution Deal with Big Potato
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These Two Steiff Mystery Kittens Are Truly The Cat's Meow!
Sometimes Steiff treasures tip-toe in on little cat's feet. Check out this brief note from Steiff Superfan Holly, who had the great pleasure of finding and adopting these two tiny - albeit mysterious - sweethearts. She shares through a series of correspondences...
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"Hi Steiffgal,
I just wanted to share a couple of oddities. It's been soooo long since I've added to my kitty collection and couldn't pass these up. Both are complete with all IDs. Their flag numbers are 2308,90. It's interesting that their 'chest' tags made it on their backs. Not a whole lot of room under their necks I suppose!
The cats themselves are not jointed, about 10cm across, 6cm tall, hard stuffed, the tail is not sewn to the body, velvet backed ears like an 11cm Tapsy. It's probably why I love them so much, they remind me of a curled up Tapsy! The body is a very simplistic design.
Cheers, Holly"
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Well, it goes without saying that these two are truly the cat's meow. They embody all that enthusiasts love - and are purr-fect in every way! They have a remarkable presentation; they appear to be in complete condition with all IDs; they are CATS (which are universal favorites); and most likely do not appear in any commercial scale catalog or reference book - at least as far as Steiffgal can recall.
Let's take things in order here and first check out the cat's article number - 2308,90 - and see if that helps to tell us anything about these darlings. In this case, 2=lying; 3=mohair; 08=8 cm; 9=display animals or special editions; and 0=normal coloring. Taken as a whole, that does for the most part describe these cats in the broadest sense.
Now let's take a closer look at their presentation and see if that can help date or place their manufacturing and design within a relatively tight date range.
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So what is the back story with these pretty kitties? They may have been produced on a very small scale as an exclusive product for a store such as FAO Schwarz but never documented as such. Steiffgal has seen that happen with a mohair squirrel edition. They may have been made to be part of the "Cat Family Basket" and either got separated from the basket or never made it into one, and were sold on their own. They might even be one-offs, meaning they were made as samples or prototypes and never produced on a commercial scale. Steiff often sold these sorts of "orphans" to stores as they did not hold onto "rejects" if they could get them into the retail market. But, at the end of the day, unfortunately only the kittens themselves know their real background and history.
Steiffgal hopes this discussion on Holly's mystery kittens has clued you in on their most interesting origins.
Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more.
"Hi Steiffgal,I just wanted to share a couple of oddities. It's been soooo long since I've added to my kitty collection and couldn't pass these up. Both are complete with all IDs. Their flag numbers are 2308,90. It's interesting that their 'chest' tags made it on their backs. Not a whole lot of room under their necks I suppose!
The cats themselves are not jointed, about 10cm across, 6cm tall, hard stuffed, the tail is not sewn to the body, velvet backed ears like an 11cm Tapsy. It's probably why I love them so much, they remind me of a curled up Tapsy! The body is a very simplistic design.
Cheers, Holly"
Well, it goes without saying that these two are truly the cat's meow. They embody all that enthusiasts love - and are purr-fect in every way! They have a remarkable presentation; they appear to be in complete condition with all IDs; they are CATS (which are universal favorites); and most likely do not appear in any commercial scale catalog or reference book - at least as far as Steiffgal can recall.Let's take things in order here and first check out the cat's article number - 2308,90 - and see if that helps to tell us anything about these darlings. In this case, 2=lying; 3=mohair; 08=8 cm; 9=display animals or special editions; and 0=normal coloring. Taken as a whole, that does for the most part describe these cats in the broadest sense.
Now let's take a closer look at their presentation and see if that can help date or place their manufacturing and design within a relatively tight date range.
- Clearly, their general look and coloring is much like the company's beloved "Tapsy" kitten. Tapsy was produced from 1959 through 1966 in 8, 11, 15 and 18 cm.
- The facial expression on the sleeping version also may be a nod to Steiff's "Snurry" the dozing-off cat, who was produced from 1964 through 1966 in 15, 20, and 25 cm.
- Another thing to look at is the cat's body construction and simplicity. The one analogous item Steiffgal can come up with here is the company's Dormy the edible dormouse. This little guy was also tucked up and styled with a long tail as an important part of his presentation. These were made from 1966 through 1974 in 12 and 20 cm.
- And finally, given that Holly's items are a special edition, it's important to check out another somewhat analogous special edition produced for FAO Schwarz here in the USA - the beloved "Cat Family Basket." This item, which included three or four Steiff cats each, appeared from 1962 through 1972. It is important to note that occasionally, other undocumented Steiff cats with velvet ear detailing - including a stretched out model and a crouching model - sometimes appeared in these baskets as well.
So what is the back story with these pretty kitties? They may have been produced on a very small scale as an exclusive product for a store such as FAO Schwarz but never documented as such. Steiffgal has seen that happen with a mohair squirrel edition. They may have been made to be part of the "Cat Family Basket" and either got separated from the basket or never made it into one, and were sold on their own. They might even be one-offs, meaning they were made as samples or prototypes and never produced on a commercial scale. Steiff often sold these sorts of "orphans" to stores as they did not hold onto "rejects" if they could get them into the retail market. But, at the end of the day, unfortunately only the kittens themselves know their real background and history. Steiffgal hopes this discussion on Holly's mystery kittens has clued you in on their most interesting origins.
Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more.
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Dungeons & Dragons launching on Roll20
Roll20 has announced a licensing deal for their online “virtual tabletop” to distribute Dungeons & Dragons content. “While Roll20 was designed to play nearly any tabletop game, the spark that pushed us to start the product was Dungeons & Dragons,” said cofounder Riley Dutton, “Our very name, ‘ Roll20’ comes from the concept of a ‘ […] Read more
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Woof-Box Monthly Subscription Box
It’s been a while since I tried a monthly subscription box for dogs and after hearing about Wo
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Unique Back To School Style with Mini Boden
This post was sponsored by Boden as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. Don’t let the blog name fool you, our kids are anything but ordinary. Each of our girls has their now style and their own preferences for heading back to school. Our oldest […]![]()
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Simple Dinner Ideas – Make Your Own Taco Bowls
We are happy to partner with Herdez® on this compensated post. All opinions, and photos are our own. We are just one week away from the first day of school so we’re spending as much time as we can at the beach. It’s hard to believe that our summer is already coming to an end […]![]()
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Pop! TV: Doctor Who
Funko has announced the new Pop! TV: Doctor Who series of five figures. There are variations on the Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctors, as well as the War Doctor. Also, Davros comes as a special super-sized 6-inch Pop. Look for them to be released in August 2016. Wait...it's already August.
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Street Fighter ONI AKUMA 1:4 Scale Statue From PCS Collectibles
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Hillary Clinton Makes Campaign Stop at K’Nex Factory
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, her running mate U.S. Senator Tim Kaine from Virginia, and former President Bill Clinton made a campaign stop at the K’Nex factory in Hatfield, Penn. on Friday, July 29. “It is an honor to have been part of American history and be one of the first stops on Hillary Clinton’s [...]
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Marvel Ultimate Series Premium Action Figures Revealed
New listings on the Marvel Store have revealed a new line of action figures that will be exclusive to the Marvel store and Disney stores. So far, Black Widow and Captain America figures have been revealed in the new Marvel Ultimate Series Premium action figures line-up, though more are expected. The figures have a retro […]
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Marvel Ultimate Series Premium Action Figures Revealed
New listings on the Marvel Store have revealed a new line of action figures that will be exclusive to the Marvel store and Disney stores. So far, Black Widow and Captain America figures have been...
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Review: Dasha as Anika Luxoticca
In spite of all the hoopla over the use of decal eyes instead of paint, I like this doll. As I said previously, I never would have known about the decals if another collector hadn't told me. It's not a pleasing thought but if they continue using the decals, I certainly would expect to know in advance so I can make an informed decision about whether to buy or not.
My doll has a few issues. The arrow is pointing to a line on her hair that was created during the styling in the factory. I'm definitely not asking for a replacement because from what I've seen, I might get something worse. In her hair is a very nice silver clasp. I love the profile look.
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Her dress is very slim-fitting and the fabric is strangely stiff. Enclosed with the doll was a packet of extra silver embellishments.
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My doll has a few issues. The arrow is pointing to a line on her hair that was created during the styling in the factory. I'm definitely not asking for a replacement because from what I've seen, I might get something worse. In her hair is a very nice silver clasp. I love the profile look.
I could not remove one of her legs but I'm sure that if I warm it up, it will come off. In the photo below, she is wearing her cyborg limbs. They are very cool. I would have liked Cyborg hands as well.
Anika's hair bump is uneven. That bothers me more than anything. I hate hair bumps.
Her dress is very slim-fitting and the fabric is strangely stiff. Enclosed with the doll was a packet of extra silver embellishments.
Her jewelry is silver-toned with stones that resemble opals. She came with earrings, a bracelet and a ring. Her heels have a techno pattern which fits right in with the theme.
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Hasbro Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares
[Business Wire] - Hasbro, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.51 per common share. The dividend will be payable on November 15, 2016 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 1, 2016.
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Toy Aisle Throw Down: Hasbro Vs. Mattel
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Kabam And Hasbro Team Up To Develop Transformers Mobile Game
[PR Newswire] - SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kabam, a world leader of massively multiplayer mobile games for a global audience, and Hasbro Inc. today announced a partnership to develop a AAA massively multiplayer mobile game inspired by the iconic Transformers franchise. The game will deliver action-packed authentic Transformers excitement to fans in 2017. Over the past three decades the Transformers brand has grown into one of the world's most recognizable franchises, engaging consumers with award-winning television shows, cutting edge digital entertainment series, consumer products, action figures, clothing, live events, blockbuster feature films and more.
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set database: LEGO 76017 captain america vs hydra
set database: LEGO 76017 captain america vs hydra
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set number: 76017
set name: captain america vs hydra
theme: superheroes, marvel, the avengers
year: 2014
pieces: 172
price: us$20
minifigs: 3
the superheroes theme.
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set name: captain america vs hydra
theme: superheroes, marvel, the avengers
year: 2014
pieces: 172
price: us$20
minifigs: 3
the avengers sub-theme.
come with the captain america motorcycle and a hydra battle vehicle.
the motorcycle has suspension wheels.
the vehicle has articulated wheels, a rotatable turret and dual flick missiles.
minifigs included a captain america minifig, a red skull minifig and a hydra henchman minifig.
great playability.
overall design is good.
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SDCC 2016: Square Enix
You can count on the Play Arts Kai brand to bring some unique (if not overly busy) interpretations of some of your favorite comic book characters. I found a couple such figures at the Square Enix booth at SDCC. They were part of the Play Arts Kai Variant series featuring Batman's rogues gallery... except reimagined and mashed up with Batman himself?
Two-Face and The Joker were featured in the exhibit. As you might have guessed, I was really into the Two-Face design. There were plenty of other DC figures at the booth too, including some whacky period-inspired costumes for Batman and Robin. Who can't get behind a steampunk glider version of Batman?
Prototypes for Deadpool and Wolverine were on display looking less radically modified for their PAK versions. In the gallery you can also check out the various video game licenses: Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Metal Gear Solid V. If Japanese games don't interest you, they also had PAK figures for Halo and a prototype for Marcus from Gears of War 3.
It's always fun to see what outlandish designs come out next for the Play Arts Kai Variant line. Aside from that I saw the usual mix of popular subjects that Square Enix mostly sticks to. Anyway, that'll wrap up our SDCC coverage for this year. Hopefully we'll be in San Diego again next year!
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