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Articles by Chris Byrne

 The Cat in the Hat I Can Do That! Game
October 07, 2007
The Cat in the Hat I Can Do That! Game


What it is This is one of the most innovative new games we've seen in a while, and if the gameplay with our group of kids is any indication, it's going to be a major hit. The ... read more
 Webkinz
October 01, 2007
Webkinz


Have you heard of Webkinz yet? These cute stuffed animals are the latest rage, and feature prominently on many a grandchild's wish list. For that reason alone, a slew of gran ... read more
 Jumbubbler
October 01, 2007
Jumbubbler
Jumbubbler by Funrise

What it is Okay, I can hear you saying, "What earthly reason would a child have for a machine to blow bubbles?" It's a valid point. After all, blowing bubbles has been a popu ... read more
 Easy-Link Internet Launch Pad
October 01, 2007
Easy-Link Internet Launch Pad


What it is Even kids ages 3 and up want to connect to the internet. After all, they see all the big kids and adults around them doing just that, and they want to get in on th ... read more
 Lead Paint in Toys?
September 14, 2007
Lead Paint in Toys?
6 tips for buying, and keeping, safer toys

Nothing scares parents and grandparents like hearing “lead paint in toys.” Recently, the media's had a field day announcing toy recalls. In 1978, it became illegal ... read more
 Power Wheels Barbie Ford Mustang
July 15, 2007
Power Wheels Barbie Ford Mustang


This pink (of course) Ford Mustang replica is a battery-powered car that kids can drive themselves. It has room for two kids in the front seat, and lots of great Barbie accent ... read more
 Spider-Man 3 Deluxe Spinning Web Blaster
July 01, 2007
Spider-Man 3 Deluxe Spinning Web Blaster


The Deluxe Spinning Web Blaster is a colorful unit that straps onto a child’s wrist and forearm and allows him to shoot a spinning web with the flick of a button. The s ... read more
 Moon Sand
July 01, 2007
Moon Sand


Moon Sand was one of last year's most popular toys, and it’s still selling like hotcakes. So much so, that there are times when it’s hard to get. Moon Sand is a m ... read more
 High School Musical DVD Game
July 01, 2007
High School Musical DVD Game


High School Musical is one of the hottest things out there for kids from grade school to high school. The story — of a bunch of school kids who overcome all kinds of obs ... read more
 Pokemon Figures
July 01, 2007
Pokemon Figures


If you've got grandkids in the right age frame, you know exactly what Pokémon are. Well, probably not in detail, but you know that they are cute-ish figures that have y ... read more
 Hogwarts School Building Cards
July 01, 2007
Hogwarts School Building Cards


What it is Klutz Building Cards are an innovative construction toy. It comes with a deck of leaves, which are perforated and break easily into cards of various shapes. An inte ... read more
 Barbie Magic of the Rainbow DVD Game
July 01, 2007
Barbie Magic of the Rainbow DVD Game


The latest theme in the popular Barbie Fairytopia line, Magic of the Rainbow, finds Elina and her friends learning the magic of the rainbow at fairy school. The Elina DVD Game ... read more
 Baby Alive Sip N
July 01, 2007
Baby Alive Sip 'N Slurp


Baby Alive, the original from the early 1970s, was relaunched for the holiday season last year, and it became one of the runaway hits of the season. The doll was such a succes ... read more
 IC-Y
July 01, 2007
IC-Y


You probably know how popular — and unavoidable — the iPod or MP3 player is. Kids virtually have them grafted to their bodies these days. In addition to the playe ... read more
 Ripstik
July 01, 2007
Ripstik


Ripstik is a next generation skateboard that features two independent pieces on a pivot. The action is a combination of surfing and snowboarding, and the two halves of the boa ... read more
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Chris Byrne is one of the leading experts on toys and play-related items today. A 28-year veteran of the toy industry, he is sought out by the press and industry alike for his expertise.
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