We're at ASTRA 2016!
We're excited to attend the ASTRA (American Specialty Toy Retailing Association) Marketplace & Academy 2016! It is the year's BIGGEST gathering of the specialty toy industry, all happening in Colorado during the next few days. Follow along with us as we share some of our favorite finds!
How CUTE is the PawdPet?! These adorabe furry friends will hold your phone or tablet so you can enjoy your games, books and shows while on the go! Check out these cuddly creatures and more at PawdPet.com and make sure to follow them on Facebook * Twitter * Instagram! Oh and don't forget to enter their contest to win a PawdPet and an iTunes gift card! Details above.
PawdPet
An adorable plush friend designed specifically to hold tablets and smartphones. Perfect for hands-free viewing of shows or books during long travel days.
We visited the Arckit booth since they've always been one of our favorites! Inspire your inner-architect with this really neat model building system developed by a real architect in Ireland. Check them out at Arckit.com and follow them on Twitter & Facebook.
Arckit Model Building System
A professional-level architectural modeling system that uses modular components to allow kids and adults to build realistic, scaled structures without glue.
These adorable creatures will eat your worries (literally!) so you don't have to worry about them anymore! Simply write down whatever it is you're worried about, feed it to your Worry Eater, and then relax. We loved seeing them at Astra 2016! Learn more at http://www.haywiregroup.com/worry-eaters/ and follow them on Facebook & Twitter.
Worry Eaters (by Haywire Group)
These award-winning plush characters feature a zippered mouth designed to "eat" a child's written concerns. It’s a brilliant tool for parents to help kids process anxiety and develop coping skills.
Publish a book written and illustrated by YOU! That's what Write Brain Books is all about, how neat is that?! Kids can build their very own personal library with books written by themselves! Very neat! Learn more here and follow them on Facebook & Twitter & Instagram!
WRiTE BRAiN BOOKS
A creative writing system that allows children to author and publish their very own hardbound books, fostering literacy and storytelling skills.
We loved checking out the Znapeez display from Fashion Angels at Astra! Cute activity sets for tweens to create doll clothes, apparel, decorations and more! Visit FashionAngels.com to learn more. Also, be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Fashion Angels Znapeez
A geometric "snap-and-design" tile system that lets kids create anything from doll clothes to room décor. It’s an open-ended activity set that turns 2D tiles into 3D fashion masterpieces.
We stopped by the Barbie booth at Astra and loved the new line of Barbie Fashionistas! You'll notice new dolls with different backgrounds and they even added three new body sizes. Click here to learn more about Barbie Fasionistas and be sure to follow them on Facebook & Twitter.
Barbie Fashionistas (2026 Collection)
The most diverse line in Barbie history, featuring multiple body types (Tall, Curvy, Petite), a variety of skin tones, and trendy fashions reflecting real-world diversity.
My Fairy Garden by PlayMonster
A new toy that came out at Astra was the My Fairy Garden set by PlayMonster. This is a toy that is a toy AND a real, live garden! Children get to plant the seeds, and watch their garden grow ... all while setting up and playing with the fairies and accessories. We were realy excited about this product! Fairy gardens are all the rage these days and now kids can get in on the action with their very own set! Learn more about all toys and games and PlayMonster.com. Make sure to follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
My Fairy Garden by PlayMonster
A hybrid toy that combines imaginative play with a real, live garden. Children plant quick-germinating seeds and care for their growing garden while playing with fairy figures.
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