The Toy Guy Team Has You Covered! Find outstanding toys for the kids on your list this year. For the next few weeks at least, Toy Guy HQ is full of terrific toys as we continue to be Santa’s “Messenger to Earth” as folks prepare for the holidays. We’re happy to report that this year
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First Look: Holiday of Play
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
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Summer Play–Here Comes the Fun!
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
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Summer Toys…Ready to Play!
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
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Time-Saving Tips for Busy Families
As the school year approaches and schedules get crowded, it might be overwhelming on the homefront. Guest writer Amanda Henderson has some ideas. Life as a busy parent can be overwhelming – juggling careers, kids’ schedules, household chores, and budgeting. Staying organized is key to maintaining your sanity amidst the chaos, and fortunately, it doesn’t
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Arts & Crafts: Serious Fun
Why arts and crafts play is so important for kids and some of the best products of 2023
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Barbie Comes into Her Own
The New Movie is an Instant Classic…With Classic Influences Leaving the theater after seeing Barbie, the Movie, I was upset. This is a good thing. Great art, particularly when it deals with challenging themes, is supposed to be unsettling. It’s supposed to stay with you and stimulate reflection. Well, Greta Gerwig’s brilliant movie certainly does
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Back to School…Back to Fun
The back-to-school season is on us, and for the second year since the pandemic, kids are really going back—to real schools, in classrooms, with each other in person. That means a lot of household spending on goods related to the season, making it one of biggest retail seasons of the year. It’s also a big
