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Furby's Are Back and Hotter Than Ever [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:37:13 +0000

Furby, Hasbro's hottest toy back in 1998, is back and as hot as ever. Mashable.com reports that the toy-similar to the original with some upgrades-has sold out at Walmart.com with a limited number available at Amazon.com, this despite a price tag of $54. What is different about Furby this time around?

Top Toys of the Century

Polly Wogg — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:28:41 +0000

Toys have changed since we were kids. Instead of Atari, kids today have Playstation, Xbox and the Wii. Rather than Etch a Sketch, kids draw on an iPad. But some toys last a lifetime, or at least a century. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis compiled a list of the top 20 toys of the century and you may be surprised what topped the list.

The Furby Is Back – What Was Your Favorite Childhood Toy?

Polly Wogg — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:51:34 +0000

Remember the Furby from the ’90s? Well, it’s making a comeback. The new Furby will run you 60 bucks a pop, and they will start being sold during the holiday season. The updated Furby has LCD eyes … but it will still be as annoying as the 1998 one. It will not turn off, has [...]

Happy Birthday 53rd Birthday, Barbie

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:10:44 +0000

It was on this day, March 9, 1959 the Barbie doll was introduced by Mattel Inc. How many little girls grew up with Barbie, and still do? Barbie in her many versions, has stood the test of time. How did Barbie come about? According to Wikipedia: “Ruth Handler watched her daughter Barbara play with paper [...]

Iran Places Ban On Barbies And Simpson Toys

Big Frog 104 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:11:08 +0000

If you plan on making a fun filled family vacation to Iran any time soon, you better leave your Simpsons toys and Barbie dolls behind. The country’s Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults has banned Simpson toys and Barbies. They didn’t give a specific reason for the decision, but the organization’s [...]