Hooplah and hurrahs greeted the grand opening of the new Bibby and Harold Alfond Children’s Garden at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. It’s a no-tech, elegant space with opportunities for both activity and quiet play. Here, giggly fun mixes in with the satisfaction of digging in the dirt. Kids can climb on a bear, get sprayed by whales, and hear dragons roar. Imagination takes flight through reading, and discovery leads to learning. There’s one surprise after another, a trademark of the designer, landscape architect Herb Schaal of AECOM, Inc.
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Kids will really dig this versatile construction vehicle! The fully-functional backhoe has stabilizer legs and can slide back and forth, swivel and extend to dig in the sand or dirt. Spin the seat around and the front loader can be raised and lowered. Features: Constructed out of fade-resistant, high-quality ABS plastic, with no glue or screws; Realistic details and functions encourage imaginative play; Great for use indoors and outdoors.
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Product Description: Create one of seven shapes. This is fun…squared. Flip and fold the tiles to create one of seven possible shapes. The first puzzle is a warm up and each one is more challenging than the last. You’ve truly mastered Cubigami once you can solve puzzle number seven. Highlights: It’s fun squared; Create 7 shapes with one puzzle; Solve the puzzle by creating one of the 7 shapes, or design your own; Great for younger children; Makes a fun, compact travel toy.
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Scoot in style with this great Radio Flyer My 1st Scooter. The two front wheels provide stable steering capabilities making this a great first scooter. Design includes an extra wide base for maximum stability so you child can develop a sense of balance safely and comfortably. The rear wheel has a cover making this a safe ride. My First Scooter has a unique tapered base that provides a better kick path for kids. Your child will ride comfortably with the ergonomic grip handle. With just the push of a button the fold-down handle will hug the base making storage and portability easy.
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort – is set for a public grand opening on June 18. Universal Orlando Resort also revealed details about what is expected to be one the most exciting theme park experiences ever created: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. It will be one of three themed attractions within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including Flight of the Hippogriff and Dragon Challenge
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Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Washington Shoe Company are unleashing the ultimate Bat-gadget this rainy season with a rain collection inspired by the favorite DC Comics Super Hero, Batman. What better way for young boys to bring their Batman powers to the streets than with a hooded rain slicker with removable cape, Batman boots and a matching Batman umbrella to help them take flight in their adventures.
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Mall of America® announces a voluntary recall on ‘Sandy the Squirrel plush‘. It was sold at: Nickelodeon, 4U and NU in Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America between March 12 and March 14, 2010 for $9.99. The nose on the plush may be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard. Consumers are encouraged to take the plush away from children and return it to any of the listed retailers for a full refund or exchange for a different toy.
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Posted 16 February 2010 by
N. A. Hilal
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Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story 3 kicked off the American International Toy Fair in New York City today with a plethora of new toys and playthings that pay homage and celebrate the best the toy industry has to offer. In a playful, Toy Story-themed setting before an invitation-only crowd of toy industry insiders, Green Army Men descended from the ceiling in “take-over” mode as they helped John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, Lee Unkrich, director, Toy Story 3, Darla K. Anderson, producer, Toy Story 3 and John Ratzenberger, voice of Hamm, unveil a first look at some of the more than 250 new toys releasing this Summer and into the 2010 Holidays.
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