Archive for July, 2011
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Pacific Entertainment Gets Distribution Rights for Eagle One Media
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
Pacific Entertainment Corporation has signed a new distribution agreement with Eagle One Media for the distribution of DVDs and games. Headlining the slate of DVDs is Eagle One Media’s latest animated comic video production, Street Fighter: The New Challengers, which is due to be released on September 6.
Based on the Capcom video game franchise and Udon Studio’s comic book series, this new 90-minute Street Fighter video feature will be released as a standalone DVD or offered in a special collector bundle package that includes Capcom’s Street Fighter IV PC Game.
Additional titles from Eagle One Media being released on September 6 include Wrath of the Titans – Special Edition, Dragon Hill, Dragon Blade: The Beginning, Street Fighter: Round One – Fight!, Bloodwood Cannibals, Wake The Witch, and Zombie Apocalypse.
Tags: Capcom, Eagle One Media, Pacific Entertainment Corporation, Street Fighter, Udon Studio, Zombie Apocalypse
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This post was written by Erika Graham
Kooky Klickers Creator Is Back With New PopCharmz
Monday, July 25th, 2011
Tooo Company, based out of Hong Kong, has named Brent Reese and his company, SpotMode, LLC, as the exclusive North American distributor of PopCharmz. The new charms are soft, embroidered pieces that combine plush and collectibility, and are geared towards children and tween girls. PopCharmz come in trendy pop-culture shapes that can be attached to nearly anything—a wrist, a book bag, a locker—and are designed to be collected, traded, worn, and displayed. PopCharmz will be distributed in unique collections throughout the year.
Brent Reese is the creator of the popular Kooky Pens.
Tags: Brent Reese, PopCharmz, Spot Mode LLC, Tooo Company
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This post was written by Erika Graham
New Study Says Elmo Helps Toddlers’ Early Learning Skills
Monday, July 25th, 2011
New research shows that children’s character Elmo is more effective in helping toddlers learn basic skills than if the toddlers were taught by unrecognizable faces.
Researchers from the Children’s Digital Media Center at Georgetown University conducted an experiment using three groups of 21-month-old toddlers. The first group watched a video of an Elmo puppet placing nesting cups inside one another, the second group saw the same task being performed by an unknown character puppet with the same Elmo-like voice, and the third group did not watch a video.
When applying what they had learned to their own nesting cups, the first group was able to complete the task significantly better than both the second and third groups. The first group was also more likely to smile and say the character’s name.
Tags: Children's Digital Media Center, Elmo, Georgetown University
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This post was written by Erika Graham
Lego Group Awarded License To Create Lego DC Universe Super Heroes
Monday, July 25th, 2011
Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment have extended their partnership with The Lego Group, giving Lego complete access to its vast library of DC Comics characters and stories in order to create toys inspired by the world of DC Comics. Thirteen iconic superheroes will be featured in mini figure form, including Superman, Lex Luthor, and Wonder Woman. Buildable characters will include Batman, The Joker, and Green Lantern. The construction sets, mini figures, and buildable characters and creatures will be launching in January.
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This post was written by Erika Graham
Break The Pacifier Habit With The Binky Fairy
Monday, July 25th, 2011
Thumbuddy To Love has introduced a gentle answer to breaking pacifier attachment with its new product, the Binky Fairy. Complete with an interactive children’s book and finger puppet, the Binky Fairy comes during the night to replace a child’s pacifier, creating calmness and peace in their hands or under their pillow as they sleep.
The story chronicles the history of the Binky Fairy and how, with the help of her siblings Ballerina Sue and Fireman Fred, she helps children everywhere to willingly give up their pacifiers.
The Binky Fairy retails for $19.99 and can be found on the Thumbuddy website and Amazon.com.
Tags: the Binky Fairy, Thumbuddy To Love
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This post was written by Jill Feigelman
Turn Your iPad Into a Retro Arcade
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
The DiscoveryStore.com unveiled the iCade, which can turn an iPad into a retro, arcade-style cabinet complete with a full-sized joystick and eight buttons. The cradle is specially designed so that the iPad securely fits and apps can be easily manipulated by the cabinet’s controls.
With the compatible iCade app, users can access Atari’s extensive gaming library as well as other apps. The iCade app comes with a free game, Missile Defense, and the Atari gaming library includes an additional 100 games available for purchase. The games are sold in a set of four for $1 or in a 99-games set for $14.99. The iCade retails for $99.95.
Tags: Atari, gaming library, icade, ipad
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This post was written by Jill Feigelman
Animal Planet Unveils Swimmers, Shaped Balloons that “Swim” Through the Air
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Animal Planet announced Swimmers, the first animal-shaped metallic balloons that are controlled by a remote control. The balloons are intended for indoor use and come in both a shark and clown fish design. Spanning more than four feet long, the balloon “swims” as it floats through the air. It can be easily collapsed for storage when not in use. Swimmers, intended for ages 8 and up, retails for $49.99 at Toys “R” Us.
Tags: Animal Planet, balloon, Clown fish, shark, Swimmers, Toy R Us
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This post was written by Jill Feigelman
The Toy Book Takes A Look at PlayStation Vita
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
Today, The Toy Book had a chance to preview PlayStation’s holiday products, including the PlayStation Vita.
The new handheld gaming hardware has a five-inch OLED touch screen, dual analog sticks (for console-like control), front and rear cameras, and Wi-FI connectivity. Some of the most innovative features include the rear touch pad that allows for an updated gaming experience and the six motion sensors that enable the players to really emerge themselves in the game.
ModNation Racers was the game The Toy Book got to check out on the Vita. With the front and rear touch pads players can build their own tracks easily, just using their fingers. Players can also download, at any time, any PS3 user-generated creation, including more than two million Mods, Karts, and Tracks using the Wi-Fi available on the device.
Tags: ModNation Racers, PlayStation, Vita
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This post was written by Jill Feigelman
New Angelina Ballerina PSA Featuring Larry King
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
Apparently, Larry King has some moves. Check out this PSA of King, Nigel Lythgoe (executive producer of So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol), and kids’ character Angelina Ballerina promoting the health benefits of dance.
Produced by Hit Entertainment and the Dizzy Feet Foundation, the PSA is part of the Dance 4 Your Life national health campaign launched by the Larry King Cardiac Foundation and the Dizzy Feet Foundation, aiming to get people dancing their way to a healthier lifestyle.
Tags: Angelina Ballerina, Dance 4 your life, Dizzy Feet Foundation, Larry King, Larry king Cardiac Foundation, Nigel Lythagoe, PSA
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This post was written by Elizabeth A. Reid
TIF Needs Your Toy Donations
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
The Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) is in critical need of new toys for its Play Comforts partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Military Services and is asking the industry for donations. TIF’s Toy Bank needs toys, plush, games, books, and arts and crafts for kids of all ages. The organization stresses that no donation is too small. Shipping to Atlanta is required.
There are only two live Toy Bank distribution events left for this year and toys must be shipped no later than Friday, July 29 for the events serving 5,000 kids stationed in Norfolk, Va. and 8,000 children abroad in Germany. However, toy donations will be accepted at anytime; later this year, thousands of additional toys will be distributed to additional U.S. bases across the country.
For more information, contact thetoybank@toyindustryfoundation.org or (646) 454-5581.
Tags: Boys and Girls Club, Play Comforts, TIF, Toy Bank, Toy Industry Foundation
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