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Missing 3-year-old boy found in an arcade claw machine with toys A three-year-old boy crawled up into a claw machine and enjoyed playing with the toys inside while his mother searched for him. In the Media by Jeannie Stokowski-Bisanti - 2 comments

Lego's monsters and zombies 'tools of Satan,' says Polish priest A Polish priest has a dire warning for parents: Lego's new line of Monster Fighters and Zombies figures are tools of Satan that can destroy your children's souls. In the Media by Sean Fraser - 1 comment

Lego builds up profits, hunts global talent Billund - Toy maker Lego posted rising annual profits and revenue on Thursday and said it would set up global management hubs to attract more foreign talent to the group's management."I'm very excited that it's the ninth consecutive year of organic growth," chie... In the Media by Soeren Billing (AFP)

Toy story: old favourites fight rise of the tablet London - The big players in the traditional toy market have come out fighting in Britain as little fingers are increasingly occupied by iPad-type devices at playtime. In the Media by Alfons Luna (AFP)

Pathogens lurking in children's toys Two common bacteria that cause colds, ear infections, strep throat and more serious infections have been found to survive for long periods on children's toys and books, according to a new study. In the Media by Tim Sandle - 3 comments

Review: New on DVD — Films from the '90s Special The new releases include a number of films from the ‘90s; a rich and seductive vampire picture; and a lesson in scaring. Digital Journal Report by Sarah Gopaul

Suspension reversed for 5 year old with toy cap gun An interrogation over his toy cap gun led the child to wet himself but his suspension is now being reversed and will not appear on his record. In the Media by Alex Allen - 2 comments

Human claw game Stockpile evokes carnival nostalgia in Toronto Special Toronto - A performance art installation at Toronto's Brookfield Place returns us to those carnival days where you'd try to fish out a toy from a glass box using a mechanical claw. This time, though, you can control a human instead of a robotic claw. Digital Journal Report by David Silverberg - 2 comments

Op-Ed: The struggle against lead poisoning, young children most at risk While lead in paint has been banned in Europe and the US for years, certain companies still produce lead paint and sell it abroad. There, yet also at home, young children still suffer the consequences: lower IQ, slowed body growth, failure at school. In the Media by R. C. Camphausen - 4 comments

Video: Two-year-old bedtime bandit picks lock to steal toys The parents of a two-year-old may have reasons to be worried about their little boy after they captured his night time burgling activities on camera. In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 2 comments

Artist creates 'creepy' pregnant doll Seeking to make a social statement on the nature of toys marketed to young girls, UK-based artist Darren Cullen has created 'Baby's First Baby' - a pregnant baby doll. In the Media by D.M. McGrory

'LEGO' movie to star voices of Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks Hollywood – Kids have loved it for more than sixty years, and its popularity has inspired theme parks, video games and more. So it shouldn't be a shock that there's a feature film in development about everybody's favourite Danish toy: LEGO. In the Media by Jeff Cottrill - 6 comments

TSA finds gun parts in boy's stuffed toys at Rhode Island Airport Transport Security Officials (TSA) at T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island, say a man traveling with his 4-year-old son claims he did not know that the boy''s stuffed toys contained parts that could be assembled into a loaded gun. In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 1 comment

Health Canada warning: Do your kids have these lead-tainted toys? Health Canada's latest announcement has parents on high alert: two children's playset toys manufactured in China are said to contain dangerously high levels of lead. In the Media by Tucker Cummings - 2 comments

Occupy Wall Street-inspired toys? Occupy Wall Steet toys. Could they help the movement or hurt the movement? Prankster Sucklord is making these toys avaliable for one night only. In the Media by Genevieve Julich

LeapFrog to release tablet for children The retail market indicates that generations hardly remain separated by leisure through technology. Luxurious gadgets are being designed for an unbelievably young demographic, yet they model the same gadgets that serve purpose to millions of elders. In the Media by Vincent Sobotka

Breast Milk Baby doll teaches young girls how to breastfeed Special The recent release of a new baby doll that encourages young children to simulate the act of breast-feeding has stirred a controversy across the U.S. and has some adults branding the manufacturers as perverts and pedophiles. Digital Journal Report by Kim I. Hartman

Thieves steal toys from playgroup Bulwell - Thieves made off with a large metal container filled with toys and other equipment belonging to a playgroup in the UK on Tuesday. In the Media by Lynn Curwin

Is the iPhone a child's toy of choice? An article in the New York Times this past Sunday called the iPhone "the most effective tool in human history to mollify a fussy toddler." In the Media by Ken Wightman - 3 comments

Several Fisher Price toys being recalled Fisher Price is recalling several toys, including trikes, that could pose a risk of injury to children. All of the products were made in Mexico. In the Media by KJ Mullins

A sad, sad day for the Happy Meal and its toys Santa Clara - A lot of sad kids will soon be seen in Santa Clara County's McDonald's restaurants. So, why are Happy Meals to blame for all the long faces? In the Media by Matt Harding - 9 comments

Barbie's next gig? Computer engineer Barbie has always been a career trendsetter so when Mattel decided it was time for new careers for their star doll they went to Facebook and Twitter for inspiration. In the Media by KJ Mullins - 2 comments

Pink Ouija Board game aimed at young girls prompts boycott A pink version of the Ouija Board game, made by Hasbro and sold at Toys R Us locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, has been targeted by Christian groups concerned that it is encouraging young girls to communicate with the spirits of the dead. In the Media by Chris Dade - 13 comments

Toys R Us places elf toys in science section The Internet is abuzz with a lighthearted mistake by one of the country's biggest toy retailers. One Christmas shopper found an odd display in the store's 'science' section. In the Media by Oliver VanDervoort - 3 comments

Uxbridge teen lands playful job at Toys 'R' Us When it comes to executives Daniel M.P. Wilson doesn't fit the profile. He lives in a small Ontario, Canada town and enjoys acting, hockey and golf. He does math homework. And just barely a teen, Wilson has a unique job at one of the top toy stores. In the Media by KJ Mullins

Op-Ed: $95 Homeless Doll From Mattel Causes Controversy A $95 homeless doll from Mattel Toy Corporation is supposed to teach children about homelessness, but instead has raised questions. In the Media by Walt Crocker - 4 comments

Sex toy sales suffer We are all used to reports of bars, shops and car manufacturers closing down because of the global financial crisis but spare a thought for the sex toy industry. In the Media by Andy Madden

Infantino Recalls Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. In the Media by Bob Ewing - 2 comments

Various Toys Recalled by CBB Group Thee U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall due to choking hazard and violation of lead paint standard. In the Media by Bob Ewing - 6 comments

Barbie Turns 50 in March Barbara Millicent Roberts, famously called Barbie, will turn 50 in March of this year. More than a billion fashion items have been created for Barbie and her friends since 1959. In the Media by Chris V. Thangham - 1 comment

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