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Ready to play with the hot toys of 2025! Jack of All Toys, Laura Bird, and The Toy Guy went to the annual Holiday of Play in NYC. It’s a chance as we get closer to the holiday season to see some of the hottest offerings. Check out our video! And check out The Toy
At this writing, New York is sweltering as we often do in the summer. That hasn’t stopped kids, though, as it seldom does. The playground by where I live is overrun with children swinging, hanging, running, and having a marvelous time. Just over a month from now, though, kids will be trading all that freedom
In much of the country, it’s time to get outdoors and have some fun. But you’ll want some activities for rainy days or times when you want a break from all that sun and fresh air. (Kidding!) We’ve been talking a lot about how beneficial a variety of play experiences can be. )See our post
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
Here come the holidays, ready or not. If like us you saw Christmas ads the day after Halloween, you may feel that the holidays have just leapt out at you. One thing that’s always predictable is that there will be a new crop of toys ready to intrigue and delight kids. We’re excited to see
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
We’re on a mission at The Toy Guy this summer! We want kids to party like it’s 1966. Okay, that’s kind of a joke. However, there are several things we are advocating. First, while we absolutely have nothing against screens, now is the time to put them away–at least for a good chunk of every
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
Find the Toy Guy’s picks for the best toys for all kids for Holiday 2023!