AnneGarber.com presents...
Evalu8.org
Anne Garber's BC Insider Cool Travel News Hot & New New Deal of the Day Editor's Book Pick Top Menu

   

browse our categories
easy search
links to gourmet food
deals & steals
food & drink
new movies & showtimes
free stuff & contests
arts & entertainment
daily horoscopes
travel & adventure
fun stuff & time wasters
feedback & community
find your perfect mate

keyword search: AND OR          

Home > Toys


Primary Sites:
Bath Time Adventures (Lassau review) ****
Four stars: New children's bath toys encourage cleanliness and creativity. evalu8.org's Parenting Editor Marissa Lassau rates them at four stars. Mother-recommended in actual use. [More]

E-Z Bouncer *
Publisher:Drybranch, Inc.
Child’s Ball to Sit On and Bounce. Rating: 1 star! Disappointing! [More]

Edmond Scientific's Scientifics *
Combined, Edmund Scientific and Science Kit boast over 100 years experience in the world of science -- experience they will use to make sure that the high standards set by Scientifics in the past will continue long into the future. [More]

Hot Mexican bean toy gets retailers jumping for more *
A new spinoff of a Mexican jumping bean is becoming the hot toy of the season, so popular that retailers are already having trouble keeping it in stock -- prompting Wal-Mart to have its own shipments flown in from the overseas supplier. [More]

Hottest Holiday Toys, 2007 *
We checked out the "Hot Dozen" list of Toy Wishes magazine, which showcases and reviews the latest toys. Here's where to find 'em -- at the best prices. [More]

Madacy Kids to offer children's entertainment products under Crayola name *
Madacy Kids, a manufacturer of children's audio, video and DVD products, is about to launch a new series of children's entertainment products that will be marketed under the Crayola brand name. [More]

Mothercare dot com *
Mothercare is one of the leading retailers in the baby/mother wear sector. [More]

Neat Nets (Lassau review) ****
Four stars: "I've always said that toy manufacturers make so many products with small pieces but don't provide any storage ideas to go with them." evalu8.org's Parenting Editor Marissa Lassau rates them at four stars. Mother-recommended in actual use. [More]

New children's bath toys encourage cleanliness and creativity *
Thanks to Tub Tunes(tm) and Bath Time Adventures(tm), two award-winning Right Brain(tm) toy lines from Big BOING Toys, kids will be begging their parents to fill the bathtub as their bathrooms are transformed into playrooms. [More]

Owl puke a top toy for kids *
Your child's Christmas list this year may be a bit stranger than usual. [More]

Target for Kids *
Equipment, toys...and more, for kids and their families. [More]

Toy (and household product) recall update *
It surprised us to learn -- here at evalu8.org's Quality Control Centre -- that there are many, many toys, children's items and household products currently under recall. [More]

Secondary Sites:
Amazon dot com *****
Amazon.com is our tried-and-true source for books, kitchen equipment, DVDs and more. We love their fast shipping and reasonable prices, too! [More]

Dear Santa: I hope you're rich *
Cellphones, BlackBerries, DVD players, computers . . . Kids' holiday wish lists leave parents wondering whatever happened to Matchbox cars and Mr. Potato Head. As they ponder just how much to indulge their children, many face a nagging worry: If Jacob and Madison don't get the latest Game Boy, will they still get invited to the cool kids' birthday parties? ERIN ANDERSSEN reports. [More]

Polaroid Joy Cam *** 1/2
Publisher:Polaroid, $24.99 (CAD)
The new Polaroid Silver JoyCam is an ultra-hip camera/fashion accessory that provides instant gratification everywhere.





[More]

Toy maker Lego loses appeal in the battle for the blocks *
Danish toy giant Lego System AS has lost another round in its long-running battle to prevent upstart Canadian rival Mega Bloks Inc. from producing building blocks similar to its famous interlocking mini-bricks [More]

Verizon Wireless *
Verizon Wireless is the largest wireless communications provider in the U.S. with more than 27 million wireless voice and data customers. [More]