Stores hope to scare up shoppers during hard financial times Nov 2, 2008
Wal-Mart launched its Christmas push Oct. 1, more than eight weeks before Black Friday, by reducing prices on certain toys, according to McClatchy. Other major retailers such as KB Toys, Toys "R" Us, Target and Amazon ... "We put out our big toy book catalog (Oct. 26) with $5,000 worth of deals, $1,500 more of in-store deals than last year," said Bob Friedland, a spokesman with Toys "R" Us. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Punk's Poster Child Nov 1, 2008
The auction also features artist-designed toys and several big-ticket classic-rock collectibles, such as the portable organ John Lennon played in the Beatles' indelible 1965 appearance at Shea Stadium. It was broken during the show and quickly traded in at an Atlanta music shop, where the owner realized its significance and held onto it, Lipman said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Prized possessions on display at Roadshow Oct 29, 2008
SYCAMORE George McCurley stood in a Sycamore hotel room Tuesday afternoon looking at a long table covered with 1920s-era toys, old military training rifles, and an assortment of coins and jewelry ... The association was started in the mid-1990s by McCurley and some friends who shared a passion for collecting toys, he said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Christies to auction punk rock memorabilia Oct 29, 2008
The auction also features artist-designed toys and several big-ticket classic-rock collectibles, such as the portable organ John Lennon played in the Beatles indelible 1965 appearance at Shea Stadium. Drawing a then startling 55,000 fans, it ushered in the era of stadium-size rock concerts. (MSNBC -- News)
Newsweek: Hot Wheels are a toy craze again Oct 29, 2008
In the fad-driven fantasyland of toys, Hot Wheels has had an incredible ride. Those pocket rockets have been racing down their familiar orange tracks for four decades now and, unlike the real car market, show no signs of slowing down. (MSNBC -- Business)
Start selling online Oct 28, 2008
After some research, Chan found her niche selling collectible toys and memorabilia, mostly of Japanese design, from local stores to buyers in Australia. eBay is my primary source of income, and it gave me an avenue to access the Australian market without having to invest heavily, she said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Vintage Halloween decorations reveal creativity of years past. Oct 27, 2008
Kirchhof, U.S. Metal Toy and T. Cohn were manufacturers of the popular noisemakers, according to Lisa Morton, author of "The Halloween Encyclopedia."Plastic candy dispensers and small toys in the shape of skulls, pumpkins, owls and witches are part of Roush's collection. He also has a 6-inch, pull-toy candy container shaped like an orange-and-black clown. (Fresno Bee)
Fall is looking golden in Maine's Kennebunks Oct 19, 2008
Find toys for toddlers at The Little Red Wagon (207-967-3422, ) and fanciful antiques and decorator furnishings at Hurlbutt Designs (207-967-4110, ). Stray a bit off the beaten path to find Mast Cove Galleries (Mast Cove Lane and Maine Street, 207-967-3453, ), showing work by more than 100 artists. (Boston Globe)
Winona businesses gear up for holiday season Oct 19, 2008
It took about a month to prepare the isles of toys ... You go anywhere else around here and you won t find the big selection of toys that we have, Jacobson said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Sand Creek Pumpkin Fest this weekend Oct 16, 2008
Shoppers can stroll through displays of leather purses, personalized holiday decorations, jewelry, wooden bowls and furniture, quilted and kitchen items, photography, toys, antiques and more. All purchases can be brought to a central cashier station. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Experienced shoppers find the right price at yard sales Oct 11, 2008
If you want toys, come see me, she said ... She said when her daughter was pregnant, she was able to find strollers, baby clothes and name-brand toys at greatly reduced prices ... The yard sale will offer a variety of toys, movies, tools, golf clubs, clothes and kitchen items. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Buying better lives Oct 11, 2008
These trucks, which have sharp edges and are not recommended as children's toys, are made from metal cans, like the Nescafe coffee can used for the truck on the right. From the Centre National D'Artisans in Ouagadougou, these trucks are new to Ten Thousand Villages this year. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Canine rescue effort turns into a lengthy and 'challenging' ordeal Oct 11, 2008
She makes daily trips to Wal-Mart for food, toys and blankets. I was very happy about what we were doing and thought we were doing something good for these dogs. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Wagon Wheel Market Day at Rock Ranch Oct 10, 2008
Guests will also enjoy our larger gift shop with toys, antiques and Christmas decor ... The men will also enjoy our guy toys like the pumpkin cannon and the corn cannons. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Candler Park home keeps charm, reduces carbon footprint Oct 8, 2008
Downstairs in the basement is what the family refers to as kid world, a big open space for the children where they can run around with their toys and play. Once every few months, Courtenay smiles, we go and wipe down the floor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Star Wars Toys Oct 4, 2008
After all, what would Star Wars be without the toys ... Basically, the Force is with the following toys ... Sure, they were key toys to have, but beyond Luke's sliding lightsaber and Han's itsy-bitsy, oddly colored pistol, they left much to be desired when compared to some of their more exotic counterparts. (IGN FilmForce)
History: A tribute to everything Belding Oct 4, 2008
In contrast, the Toy Room takes an audience back to their childhood or perhaps, their grandparent's childhood with an assortment of early to mid-1900s toys and a fully-operational train set that orbits the room's outside walls. Most of these things were donated by people in our community, said Belrockton board member Barb Fagerlin, who, along with husband Tom, spent countless volunteer hours revamping the Belrockton. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
At this 23rd annual event, shop for handcrafted gifts and decor from Alaska and the Lower 48 including sparkling stained- and hand-blown glass, durable carved wooden toys, charming doll clothes and accessories, warm woolen and fleece apparel for your family, leather goods and wooden household accessories, beautiful linens, home decor and holiday items ready for your gift giving ... Shop for handcrafts, jewelry, jams, candy, toys, food and much more ... Collecting toys for Toys for Tots and food... (Anchorage Daily News)
Cars of all sizes fill fall car swap meet this week Oct 3, 2008
While the models were designed to demonstrate paint options, they were also given to children and turned into toys. Sought after. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Fall Festival, take two: Sales, activities rescheduled for Oct. 4-5 Oct 3, 2008
Mon Sep 29, 2008, 07:27 PM EDT. Due to inclement weather this past weekend, the Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee has rescheduled town-wide sidewalk sales and some of the activities that had been planned for Fall Festival to this upcoming weekend, Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Treasure Hunters Roadshow comes to Niles Inn and Conference Center Oct 3, 2008
Those items, according to the release, include "coins and paper currency issued prior to 1965, toys, dolls, trains, vintage jewelry, old and modern musical instruments, war memorabilia, gold and silver jewelry, costume jewelry, advertising memorabilia, swords, knives, daggers..." among other items. "Anything unusual is always a good thing to bring in," said Stott. (Niles Star, MI)
A grocery co-op for Durham Oct 3, 2008
When the retail tenants begin opening, they will include some newcomers to our market: Buy Buy Baby, an affiliate of Bed Bath d that specializes in children's furniture, toys and gifts; Urban Active, a 50,000-square-foot fitness club; and a 14-screen Stone Theatres movie theater. Leases are still being signed for the smaller spaces. (News & Observer)
Fair Association event deemed a success Sep 25, 2008
market items, farm toys and crafts. On September 28 the Jasper County Fair Association will be hosting a pork chop dinner. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Nearly half of Canadians haul off sidewalk freebies: survey Sep 24, 2008
The poll, carried out by Environics Research Group, also revealed that items taken include everything from furniture (52 per cent) and children's toys (20 per cent) to computers and electronics (16 per cent), and even antiques and art (22 per cent). Nearly two in five people who trash pick said their motivation, at least part of the time, was that the goods are free, the survey found. (CBC.ca)
Canadians may be ashamed of their mid-morning activities Sep 23, 2008
The results reveal that items often found by the curb and taken include everything from furniture (52%) and children's toys (20%) to computers and electronics (16%), and even antiques and art (22%) ... Fifty-three per cent of Canadian households with children ages 12 and younger are looking to get rid of household items like old furniture, books, and children's toys and clothes Why are clutter-collectors holding on. (Canada Newswire)
Collectible store comes to Albany Sep 23, 2008
You won t find run of the mill toys in here ... The dolls and bears, along with other plush characters and a few traditional toys, line his shelves and fill his display cases. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Trentonian Community Calendar Sep 18, 2008
Today 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothing, household goods and furniture, toys, jewelry. Grab bags on Friday and Saturday. (The Trentonian, NJ)
SCHRADER: In new home, genealogy research clippings are preserved Sep 17, 2008
It also had a wide variety of other antiques and memorabilia such as advertising signs, barbed wire, old bottles, tobacco memorabilia, souvenirs of the Sandwich Fair going back many years, railroad-related items, large posters, toys and some farm equipment. Wagner added that his family has occupied the same farm home since 1915, when his grandfather bought the place. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Businesses frustrated by eBays online policies, fee structure Sep 16, 2008
Renee Dupree, who owns Groovy Pop Culture Emporium, which sells collectible toys both on eBay and in her South Side store, said the new policy limiting feedback on buyers bothers her more than the listing change. If they can leave feedback for you, then you should be able to leave feedback for them, she said. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club proves this kind of fun is ageless Sep 15, 2008
They arrived with bags of toys - Matchbox cars, "Star Wars" action figures, and "Transformers" - and spread them across eight tables ... The crowd, mostly men over age 30 and some with snowy manes, listened raptly as discussions centered on "Star Wars" toys, a rare $130 Joker doll, and "Indiana Jones" figurines ... These folks take collecting and playing with toys to a whole other level. (Boston Globe)
Genoa prepares for fall festival Sep 15, 2008
Main Street Museum collection displays: From Sept. 20-27, historic collections of local residents will be displayed outdoors along Main Street and antique toys, dolls, handmade wooden tractors, clothing and other items will be found in business windows. Each display will be accompanied by a sign explaining the items and identifying the owner. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
NASCAR team pitches to youth Sep 13, 2008
Plans are underway to launch children's racing shows next year on New England Sports Network, sell licensed model racing toys and collectibles emblazoned with the Sox logo, and create educational curriculums ... Gillette, which already backs Roush driver Carl Edwards, is in talks to get its logo on toys and collectibles and to create promotions around purchases of Gillette products. (Boston Globe)
A startup where youth have teeth — but no toys Sep 13, 2008
Palo Alto Online : A startup where youth have teeth but no toys ... A startup where youth have teeth but no toys To feed off creativity, CoolIris takes advantage of nearby Stanford's tech-trained students ... Even Google's colorful spaces and volleyball court and eBay's rooms decorated with toys or collectibles strive to evoke a more playful, freewheeling time. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Weekend Calendar Sep 11, 2008
The toddlers can enjoy board books, rhymes, songs, puppets and a variety of age-appropriate play toys. Due to high demand, the program is only available to residents. (Middletown Press, CT)
Paramount Pictures Teams With W!LDBRAIN to Develop Feature Film Based on Kidrobot Limited Edition Toys for Nickelodeon Movies Sep 11, 2008
LDBRAIN to Develop Feature Film Based on Kidrobot Limited Edition Toys for Nickelodeon Movies: Financial News - Yahoo ... LDBRAIN to Develop Feature Film Based on Kidrobot Limited Edition Toys for Nickelodeon MoviesWednesday September 10, 1:31 pm ET ... LDBRAIN, the award-winning entertainment company that develops and produces television programming, motion pictures, commercial content and licensed merchandise, to develop a feature film based on the wildly popular Kidrobot characters for its... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jack Black, Rachel Dratch, Jimmy Eat World, Melora Hardin, Jack McBrayer, Andy Samberg, Amy Sedaris, Amare Stoudemire, The Ting Tings and The Roots Among the Celebs Getting Down With The 'Gabba' Gang on New Season of Nick Jr.'s Hit Live-Act Sep 9, 2008
LDBRAIN creates and distributes collectible merchandise through its subsidiary Kidrobot, planet Earth's premier creator and retailer of limited edition toys, clothing, mini-figures, artwork and books. Nick Jr. is a specially designed programming block airing on Nickelodeon weekdays from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (ET/PT). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Portsmouth area community calendar Sep 8, 2008
Fiber, goats milk soap, toys, and more. MONDAY, SEPT. 29. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ralph Kovel; wrote antique price guides Sep 7, 2008
From their home base near Cleveland, they and their staff of 14 interviewed thousands of dealers around the country, chronicling the highs and lows of hot collectibles, whether Tiffany glass, McDonald's Happy Meal toys, vintage egg beaters, or the early 20th-century American art pottery known as Roseville Pottery. "He had a rare combination of great knowledge, as well as great personality and humility," said Leigh Keno, who is a New York antiques dealer and acts as an appraiser on the PBS series... (Boston Globe)
Danny Antonucci Signs Exclusive Overall Deal with W!LDBRAIN Sep 6, 2008
LDBRAIN also creates and distributes collectible merchandise through its subsidiary Kidrobot, planet Earth's premier creator and retailer of limited edition toys, clothing, mini-figures, artwork and books. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Best Bets for Sept. 4-10 Sep 4, 2008
Artist Lillian Bayley Hoover created the works, which uses toys models and plastic dolls to investigate the realm of national and international political conflicts. McDaniel College is located at 2 College Hill in Westminster. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Classifieds 8/30/08 Aug 31, 2008
8/30, 8 - 6 Old oys, Farm toys, Farm Literature, Photographic equip, Sports items, Smurfs, Baby girl clothes, LP's, Books, Old tin cupboard, Old thermos, Lots of Collectibles ... August 30, 8 - 11 Clothes children to adult, Fisher Price toys, pictures, misc ... 8am - 5pm Salt rs, jewelry, antique furniture, oak China hutch, antiques, collectibles, newborn thru adult clothes, toys, crafts, plus a 4 horse V Bottom Boat, 5 and 2 horse outboard motors. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Halo Board Game Aug 31, 2008
Consumers can find Master Chief's likeness on soft-drinks, clothing, toys, keychains, collectible figures, books, and bumper stickers. The newest way to own a piece of Halo, however, comes in the form of an interactive board game. (IGN Gear)
Steve Cahalan: Burnstad’s to begin remodeling, expansion Aug 31, 2008
Duncan rents spaces to vendors who sell such items as jewelry, antiques, glassware, small appliances, furniture, games, books, videos, compact discs, toys, school supplies, apparel, fresh eggs, homemade lefse, caramels, craft items and supplies, pillows, dish cloths, blankets and flower pots. The flea market collects old eyeglasses for the Lions Club. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Garage Sales Aug 30, 2008
8am - 5pm Salt rs, jewelry, antique furniture, oak China hutch, antiques, collectibles, newborn thru adult clothes, toys, crafts, plus a 4 horse V Bottom Boat, 5 and 2 horse outboard motors ... Patio Set, Housewares, Toys, Toddler Clothes, Adult Clothes, Coats ... Craftsman 21" push SP mower, household girls clothes 6T to Jr. Longaberger baskets, yard decor, bicycles, exercise equipment, commercial picnic table w/umbrella, antique iron fence advertising signs, lots of collectibles. 815-844-4571.... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
As Seen On Streetside San Diego With Lorrie Jordan Aug 25, 2008
Join Streetside San Diego with Kimberly King and contribute to our Toys for Tots Drive ... Girls Night In is also helping out Toys for Tots ... " Super Bowl Batter Up! The Mikey Show! Hash House A Go Go Sports Fantasy - Westfield Horton Plaza As seen on Streetside Feb. 9, 2007 Tiffany will have the perfect engagement rings The Travis Parker Salon can show you how to get the perfect "updo" -- in only five minutes. Spice up your love life with some S Factor moves. Spice up your love life with some... (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
A city filled with places to go lets her follow her heart Aug 24, 2008
Sneakers, shoes, backgammon sets, straw cowboy hats, beaded necklaces, carved wood horses and elephants, cheap plastic toys that light up, perfume, baseball caps, are all for sale. Two elderly men in turbans with scraggly gray-white beards offer winter parkas at bargain prices but no one stops. (Boston Globe)
Collectibles come out at 'road show' Aug 23, 2008
Those items include anything made of gold or silver; U.S. coins predating 1965; pocketwatches and clocks from all eras; war memorabilia like bayonets, swords or pistols; vintage toys before 1964, trains and any musical instruments ... "They have a lot of interest in the toys they used to play with." ... "We've seen a lot of gold, a lot of coins, and we're seeing some of the older toys and pocketwatches," he said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Stuffed cargo Aug 23, 2008
Strollers, playpens, toys and diapers take up a lot of space, but a lot of parents still had organized trunks ... Strollers, playpens, toys and diapers take up a lot of space, but most families have discovered that clean, organized trunks make getting to your kids' supplies much easier and more efficient. (CNN -- US)
GC 2008: The Sims 3 Available in Stores February 20, 2009 Aug 21, 2008
Most popular on IGN: Sweet, new updates: Movies, books, games, toys. Most popular on IGN: SECTIONS CHANNELS. (IGN PC Games)
OLYMPIC BLOG:Ni Howdy! Aug 18, 2008
The monster flea market is bursting with jewelry, scarves, purses, artwork, pretend antiques, toys, musical instruments. I could go on. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
From cow horn chairs to pie safes, Bouckville antiques show has it all Aug 17, 2008
While there was no shortage of tables with antique paintings, rugs, jewelry, china and toys, many of Orwig s unique antiques were quick to catch the casual shopper s eye. One such item was a chair built out of linked cow horns originating during the slaughterhouse era of the 1890s in Columbus, Ohio, Orwig said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Hang on to summer at these affordable lake towns Aug 16, 2008
The , open since 1906, stocks fishing bait, taffy, old-fashioned toys, and groceries, along with its famous fresh huckleberry pie. Huckleberry bushes growing on north-facing slopes can ripen as late as October and are usually found in open areas along roads or trails. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Classified 8/13/2008 Aug 14, 2008
Lots of clothes (men, women, children's) toys, movies, books of misc ... Adult clothes, home furnishings, toys and telescope. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Eight-year-old Little League slugger goes to bat against ALS Aug 9, 2008
Scott's home office also has a display case with fantastic, kooky collectible wind up toys, scorpions in resin and treasures from trips around the world. Every visit to his uncle's house includes a once over of the collection to check for new additions. (Los Angeles Daily News)
* 'Shinjuku' or broke Aug 6, 2008
X the shop is painted in several hues of pink, and vintage My Little Pony toys figure prominently in the decor. Cute-as-a-button shop owner Olive Wang () works with buyers in Japan who send back a colorful selection of T-shirt dresses with oversized stripes, polka-dotted pink blouses, madras drop-waist jumpers, purses with cartoon characters or giant metallic bows, and fanciful shoes (most apparel is NT$2,000 or less). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Farmland hosts Three Friends show Aug 5, 2008
Sometimes she includes toys or imagines the fruit gossiping. Seal paints in winter but in the summertime she has another job bean picking. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Friendship Day Aug 3, 2008
Tom Cruise's current wife Katie Holmes shipped ex Nicole Kidman a deluxe gift basket filled with onesies, stuffed toys, a baby blanket, all for a whopping $2,000. Talk about exes bonding. (India Times, India)
Books-A-Million opens first store in San Antonio Aug 2, 2008
Kids-A-Million featuring children s books, learning resources, toys and games. Joe Muggs Caf; a coffee and espresso bar with caf; seating and snacks. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Germans document Tractor odyssey Aug 1, 2008
The some 30 tractor drivers and the TV crew were interested in his "toys" that date back to the early part of the 1900s. Klaus Scherer is a correspondent for Channel 1 at ARD (Australia, Russia, Denmark) - one of the world's largest broadcast organizations. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Webkinz Stuffed Animals and Website... Aug 1, 2008
Webkinz Stuffed Animals and Website for Kids: Why Parents Should Consider Buying one of the Most Popular Kids Toys ... Why Parents Should Consider Buying one of the Most Popular Kids Toys. (Suite101.com)
Curse of the tech curve Jul 31, 2008
Hot toys will cost you and be obsolete all too soon ... Technology has accelerated the life cycle of toys for big boys and girls so that better, faster, more gets cheaper even quicker. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Local teenager to hold another humanitarian fundraiser Jul 31, 2008
Gwenn says she has collected "tons of things: lots of books, clothes, toys, collectibles, bicycles, antiques and even a lawn tractor." She continues, "Things are priced very reasonably; many things will be just a dollar to emphasize that one dollar equals one day for an Ethiopian child.". An exceedingly self-directed young lady, Gwenn said she felt inspired to join Quarters for Kids when she met Noel Cunningham, the founder of The Cunningham Foundation, "on a plane coming back from Ethiopia,... (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
A zeal for wheels Jul 28, 2008
According to Mattel, more than 4 billion Hot Wheels vehicles have been made since the El Segundo-based company introduced the diecast toys in 1968 ... "We leave it up to a kid's imagination. The cars aren't as high-tech as some other toys."Many children who play with Hot Wheels when they are young never outgrow their love for them ... Darrin and Michelle Buckley of Clovis were both born the year Hot Wheels came out and both enjoyed them as toys. (Fresno Bee)
Comic-Con in San Diego: Get your geek on Jul 25, 2008
But you can also devote your Con entirely to video games, anime, horror, television shows, collectible cards, toys or even, if you're old school, actual comic books ... It's at 3:30 p.m. in Room 30AB. If you get weary of celebrity worship, make a snap decision on Friday and go by the Lego presentation in Room 4 at 11 a.m. to see the handiwork of builders who have devoted years of their life to the interlocking plastic brick toys from Denmark. (Los Angeles Times)
Hollywood and lines Jul 25, 2008
He sells comics, DVDs, toys ... Or that Mari Kolkowsky, a Seattle-based art director for the Wizards of the Coast stores, raced in to scout for 6-inch vinyl toys, especially a character named Zog from a company called Strange Kiss ... Father Scott: I like the toys; I like the action figures. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
