My daughters love the fun swag that occasionally makes its way to my doorstep, thanks to my work. [That’s right, I suffer for my craft. So take that Haterade somewhere else] They’ve been begging, literally begging, me to let them do a toy review segment and put it on YouTube. You see, the new generation… Read More The Girls review new Voltron Legendary Defender toys
Talking Star Wars never, ever gets old. Especially when we’re talking about Star Wars swag. Because no franchise has better ‘stuff’ than Star Wars. I dropped by the PIX11 Morning News to show a table full of interesting products tied to the debut of ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (If you want a spoiler-free… Read More The Force is Strong with this Star Wars Holiday Gift Guide
I can only hope my kids one day get gobsmacked by a toy commercial the way I did when I first saw this TV spot for a toy I had never heard of: Ever since the toy’s debut in 1979 — it was such a breakthrough for the time it even made the cover of… Read More ROM And The Power Of Nostalgia
The days just before the San Diego Comic Con, for those who are part of the media, can be as stressful and chaotic as the actual convention. Talent booking questions, production issues, last-minute logistical concerns, they all pop up in that day or two before one heads west to the biggest pop culture event on… Read More Adventures In Parenting – My Shopkins Comic Con Experience
I had the pleasure of appearing on the CW6 San Diego morning show today to help kick off Comic Con 2016. I showed off a few Convention exclusives that fans and collectors will be dying to get their hands on. The Game of Thrones Night King Silver Edition bust in particular, will be hard to… Read More #SDCC2016 – Chasing The Collectibles
No matter what your pop culture jam is, The San Diego Comic Con will help you scratch that itch. Case in point: Entertainment Earth just revealed their latest #SDCC exclusive – The KISS UNMASKED 3 3/4 inch Action Figure Deluxe Set. Even though Unmasked is one of the band’s least successful albums, at least from… Read More #SDCCswag – You Wanted The Best, You Got The Best…
I love me some good Comic Con swag. And pound for pound, you will find no greater collection or wallet-draining collectible goodness than at Comic-Con International: San Diego. Every company that makes toys, collectibles or any other type of licensed tchotkes puts out some sort of limited edition goodie at the San Diego Comic Con.… Read More #SDCCswag – Marvel The Collector’s Vault Legends Series
A Halifax toy company is recruiting a team of craft consultants to provide feedback on their products. The Orb Factory has been in business for more than 20 years, and specializes in niche toys aimed to spark creativity in children. Right now, the company is looking for boys and girls between the ages of six… Read More Work and play: Halifax company recruiting toy-testers for local products
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