This has to be the cutest remote control R2-D2 ever created. It’s the size of the Star Wars R2 action figure. Just think of all the possiblities of having R/C controlled action figures – you wouldn’t have to be bothered with any of that cumbersome playing again. Instead you can just sit back and watch [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Toys’
Super Happy Terrific Products: Tiny R/C R2-D2
Posted in Star Wars, Super Happy Terrific Products, Toys, tagged R2-D2, Toys on 09/23/2008 | 2 Comments »
What Do Me, Molly Ringwald, And Abigail Breslin Have In Common?
Posted in Toys, TV, tagged Live, Toys on 07/01/2008 | 3 Comments »
… We were all on Live With Regis & Kelly yesterday. Ok, so only Molly Ringwald and Abigail Breslin were actually guests invited to sit down for an interview. My boss, the Toy Guy, was also a guest and he was there with a bucket full of cool outdoor water toys for the summer. If [...]
Toy Fair Update
Posted in Toys, tagged Toys on 02/15/2008 | 1 Comment »
My first two Toy Fair recaps have been posted on theToyGuy Blog. You can check them out now by clicking here. _uacct = “UA-889497-1″; urchinTracker();
Toy Fair Time
Posted in Toys, tagged Toys on 02/15/2008 | 6 Comments »
I’ll be running around New York City for the next five days for Toy Fair. I’ll pop in whenever I can and fill you in on all the toy goodness. _uacct = “UA-889497-1″; urchinTracker();
Throw Me The Chives, I’ll Throw You The Whip
Posted in Super Happy Terrific Products, Toys, tagged Indiana Jones, Toys on 01/23/2008 | 3 Comments »
I can’t imagine Harrison Ford is too excited about the Tater of the Lost Ark, Mr. Potato Head but I sure am. The Tater of the Lost Ark is the latest Hasbro mash-up of popular film characters with the classic Mr. Potato Head. Tater of the Lost Ark comes complete with whip, fedora, leather jacket, [...]
Another Day, Another Recall
Posted in Toys, tagged Toys on 09/05/2007 | 5 Comments »
With another big toy recall announced this morning, its going to be a busy and hectic day for those of us associated with the toy industry. For those that don’t know, I work for a toy industry analyst and do a lot of writing for various toy and video game pubs. In case you are [...]
I Like A Short Week
Posted in Holidays, Toys, tagged Beer, Toys, Weekends on 05/30/2007 | 10 Comments »
I’m finally back after an extra long holiday weekend. As I mentioned last week, Seth & I spent the weekend down south on the Potomac river. Aside from all that clean air reeking havoc with my allergies, we had a blast. Now that we are back, I need to take a vacation from booze for [...]
HomerBot
Posted in Gadgets Gizmos & Geeks, tagged Products, Simpsons, Toys on 01/25/2007 | Leave a Comment »
Wow Wee, makers of the Robosapien, just unveiled the Homerspaien at London Toy Fair. Granted, this is simply a plastic Homer Simpson head on a Robosapien body with Homer’s iconic blue pants and white shirt paint job but it still looks pretty cool. Adding to the enjoyment, Homersapien will be packed with classic Homerisms and [...]