• Watch The Toy Guy’s TEDNext Talk

    I had the opportunity to talk about play at the new TEDNext in Atlanta. That talk is now on YouTube. It pretty much encapsulates a lot of what we talk about here. Play is integral to our lives, our families, and our health. Plus, what we play with as children very often gives us clues

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  • Back to School Toys 2024

    New Play for New Times For years, the “back-to-school” season for toys has always centered on learning toys, curriculum supporting activities, and getting kids ready to learn. According to the National Retail Federation, families with kids from PK through high school are likely to spend nearly $875 per kid this year. That’s down slightly from

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  • Spring’s Here! Bring on the Toys!

    Winter’s on the way out, which probably means it’s time to bring in some new toys. It’s a great time to refresh the toy box–and you can do it without breaking the bank. In recent years, there’s been a boom in toys for Easter baskets as well. The Easter Bunny used to bring just candy

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  • Summer Toys Bring The Fun!

    Here it is summer of 2022. COVID-19 isn’t done with us yet, but people are a little more courageous about travel, thanks to vaccines and continued attention to being careful. However, prices for airfares, gas, and hotels are way up, so we’re predicting that vacations are going to be a bit shorter and perhaps a

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