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  How iconic Transformers toys go from concept to reality

  By Matt Brian on April 19, 2013 07:53 am + 11 comments

  The Transformers franchise may today be led by the blockbuster films directed by Michael Bay, but Continue reading…

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  Lego rebuilt its empire by playing nice with big brands and suing knock-offs

  By Carl Franzen on April 16, 2013 06:25 pm + 31 comments

  Building a toy empire isn't all fun and games. Just ask the people in charge of Lego, the plastic Continue reading…

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  In 'Disney Infinity,' worlds collide in your virtual toy box

  By Andrew Webster on March 27, 2013 12:00 pm + 14 comments

  Kid-focused augmented reality game Disney Infinity seems like a me-too cash grab, and in a lot of Continue reading…

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  'Disney Infinity' platform announced, brings physical toys into virtual game world (update: pricing)

  By Chris Welch on January 15, 2013 02:52 pm + 15 comments

  As predicted by our friends at Polygon, Disney today announced Disney Infinity, a new platform of Continue reading…

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  Heroes of Science: action figures we'd love to buy

  By Ben Kersey on November 21, 2012 05:51 am + 29 comments

  Popular sci-fi action figures line store shelves by the dozens, but you won't find real scientists Continue reading…

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  'Star Wars' action figures make the National Toy Hall of Fame

  By Kimber Streams on November 15, 2012 07:42 pm + 20 comments

  Following the news that Disney plans to continue the Star Wars saga, the franchise's Hasbro action Continue reading…

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  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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  The Free Universal Construction Kit uses 3D printing to break out of Lego's walled garden

  By Bryan Bishop on March 20, 2012 02:27 am + 6 comments

  Toy construction sets like Legos and Krinkles can provide an incredible creative outlet for Continue reading…

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  Mattel Apptivity iPad toys (hands-on photos)

  on February 13, 2012 07:30 pm + 1 comments

  Mattel's making it's move to combine toys with well-established brands and games for iOS and Android Continue reading…

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  Mattel's Apptivity iPad toys enhance 'Fruit Ninja', 'Cut the Rope', and 'Angry Birds' gameplay (hands-on)

  By Dante D'Orazio on February 13, 2012 07:29 pm + 14 comments

  As smartphone and tablet gaming has bloomed over the past couple of years, a lot of kids are Continue reading…