Toy articles

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  Feature

  The joy, wonder, and weirdness of Toy Fair 2013

  By Dante D'Orazio on February 13, 2013 03:15 pm + 73 comments

  Toy Fair isn't what you would expect. The New York-based toy trade show is the largest in the Continue reading…

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  Article

  Finally, a Roomba that cleans your smartphone

  By Jeff Blagdon on February 6, 2013 05:23 am + 31 comments

  Tired of the hours of backbreaking labor spent wiping your smartphone and tablet displays? Takara Continue reading…

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  Article

  Etch A Sketch inventor André Cassagnes dead at 86

  By Bryan Bishop on February 2, 2013 07:26 pm + 19 comments

  The inventor of the iconic children's toy Etch A Sketch has died at age 86. According to the Toy Continue reading…

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  Article

  Lego Mindstorms EV3 hands-on: an incredible toy right out of the box (video)

  By Sean Hollister on January 9, 2013 12:46 am + 56 comments

  Lego Mindstorms build-your-own-robot kits have been with us since 1998, back when programming them Continue reading…

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  Article

  eBay seller creates the 'Taxi Driver' action figure you've always wanted

  By Chris Welch on December 10, 2012 12:05 pm + 4 comments

  Finding toy memorabilia for many film classics of the '70s and '80s isn't all that difficult. Star Continue reading…

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  Article

  Furby returns in September with iPad compatibility and LCD eyes

  By Andrew Webster on July 6, 2012 05:53 pm + 58 comments

  It's been well over a decade since Furby first hit store shelves, but the wildly popular toy is Continue reading…

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  Article

  Omnibot I-SODOG: a realistic robot dog for the smartphone generation

  By Jeff Blagdon on June 15, 2012 03:14 am + 3 comments

  If you’ve spent the last six years trying to hunt down a discontinued Aibo, we have good news. Continue reading…

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  Article

  ThinkerToys repurpose old keyboards, mice, and monitors into educational toys

  By Dante D'Orazio on April 1, 2012 01:43 am + 6 comments

  We've seen Star Trek-inspired doors, TouchPad-enhanced microwaves, and Morse code Twitter Continue reading…

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  Article

  The Verge at Toy Fair 2012

  By Adi Robertson on February 23, 2012 04:16 pm + 47 comments

  Last weekend, we were called upon to visit the Toy Fair, a massive gathering for sellers of dolls, Continue reading…

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  Gallery

  Urban Outfitters Android figures pictures

  on February 15, 2012 11:34 am + 2 comments

  Now when you're out shopping for skinny jeans and ironic t-shirts, you'll be able to show love for Continue reading…