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Get Ready to Rock with The Original Toy Co.
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ith the Original See Saw, from The Original Toy Co., young kids can keep fit and burn off extra energy. Designed for outdoor use, it has easy XCLUSIVE grip handles and a heavy-duty steel frame, and holds two kids ages 3 to 6. My Little Rockers are Danish-manufactured rockers that provide hours of play value. Recommended for kids ages 1 and up, they come in three versions: Frog, Bumble Bee, and Lady Bug. These are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
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Underground Toys Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who
My Little Rocker—Frog
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nderground Toys holds the rights from BBC Worldwide (BBCW) to manufacture and OOK distribute merchandise for the longest-running science-fiction TV series of all time, Doctor Who. XCLUSIVE New additions to the electronic plush assortments include the 24-inch talking plush range, featuring the Daleks and the Tardis with LED lights and sound effects. The Doctor Who Pocket Pal Talking Clip-On features sound effects and phrases from the Daleks, the Cybermen, the Doctor, and the Tardis. The key chain features a detailed sculpted mini replica of the iconic Tardis against a backdrop of the vortex. Underground Toys’ Doctor Who Tumbling Tardis Tower—a classic, family-friendly game of skill with 36 wooden bricks—challenges players to poke, push, pull, and wiggle the bricks one at a time and build the Tardis Tower high without letting it tumble. The taller the Tumbling Tardis Tower gets, the more wobbly it becomes. New figural collectibles on display will include the highly detailed Doctor Who 4-inch Collectible Resin Figurines. Each figurine is cast in a specially formulated metallic resin and painted by hand. A separate range of new Doctor Who 3.75-inch Action Figures will also be available. Under license from Hasbro Inc. and the BBC, Underground Toys, in collaboration with PPW Inc., has launched a new line of Doctor Who Mr. Potato Head figures. Characters include The Tenth Doctor, The Eleventh Doctor, and a Dalek with removable parts. Doctor Who Tumbling From the new range of Doctor Who accessories come stylized wallets, wristbands, Tardis Tower lanyards, tote bags, and iPhone cases. Some special 50th anniversary editions within the ranges incorporate artwork from designer Anthony Dry. Additional Doctor Who merchandise from Underground Toys includes R/C toys and role-play toys, such as sonic screwdrivers; a range of computer accessories, such as USB hubs and desk protectors; kitchen accessories, including cookie jars, teapots, and mugs; and a range of horology products, including high-end collectible watches, alarm clocks, and wall clocks.
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FEBRUARY 2014