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Do you know whether your hometown is the world’s capital of a special product? There are many cities across this great country, as well as the world, which are famously recognized for one specialty, or another. Cities are known as the capital of underwear, pink flamingos, zippers, toilet paper, or toothpicks, just to name a few. It is fascinating to learn what has allowed cities to claim superiority to a particular item and then sometimes their fall from that superiority status. Minneapolis…

The Notorious B When you walk past the toy aisle at a store what do you see? Usually there are aisles that you look down and see nothing but a sea of pink. Why is this? Why do certain products lean toward certain genders? Companies often do this to target a certain audience and increase sales. The toy aisle in your local store is not the only place, however, you see these sort of divisions.Did you know that they make earplugs specifically for just men and for just women. I mean women have…

In the 1950s, toys were based on cars, allure, and the impermanence of that time. Some of the most popular toys from the 50s include decorated tin toy cars, restriction cars, diecast cars, trucks and farm machinery. For girls, plastic mannequin dolls for dressing eventually got famous enough for a major toy company to start making them. This doll was called Barbie and has been around ever since. In addition, other toys include Play-Doh, Silly Putty, Magic 8-balls, Frisbees, Slinkies, Pogo Sticks…

Falcon, or the Lego Mindstorms NXT? I have never been good at making decisions, even when it comes to toys. There are always so many different options, each of them so amazingly amusing and unique, that I cannot stand getting them all. Because of this, I strongly believe that limiting someone like me, who is curious and adventurous, to be able to try only one thing is wrong. Struggling to pick a toy may seem frivolous, but when it comes to the question of what I want to do in the future, it’s…

an award for being Product of the Year award in 2010 in both the US and Canada. In Australia it earned the Good Design Award for 2016 and the 2011 Kidspot Best of Award. Other awards include the RedDot Product Design award in 2014, Toyology Outdoor Toy Awards, and many more including several Parent’s Choice Awards. In 2013, Springfree has paired up with Tgoma and now gives children, and parents, more reason to get outdoors and bouncing to better healthy. They also offer a great warranty if you…

children's toys have a lot to do when it comes to a child's way of thinking, so I believe that toy companies should have a moral obligation to consider the social impact of their toys. From an early age children are given toys or presented with toys based solely on their gender. When children see these toys they think they should only identify with them and can feel pressure if they would like something that toy companies are associating for the opposite gender. Girls are given the dolls and the…

When you’re a parent, Christmas is all about the kids. The holiday season is upon us and Santa could use a little help. So where do you start? Here is a gift guide for kids from toddlers to teenagers with some of the current trends for 2017. • DISNEY JR. DOC MCSTUFFINS ALL-IN-ONE Preschoolers can diagnose their baby dolls in this nursery with accessories galore, including a light and sound stethoscope and a patient laptop that lights up and plays lullaby music. When all the boo-boos are…

The best way for society to keep our children safe is to be educated and aware of what the individuals are buying. Human Beings should be advocated for the children and insist that the toy manufacturers are following all the safety laws, regulations, and rules. Retailers should also work on being trustworthy for consumers. Mattel Corporation worked so hard to solve the problems it was facing. The company did its best to regain customers’ trust. Acting in a socially responsible way toward the…

someone’s style, they may reach for other types of dolls. The easiest doll to attain would have to be a fashion doll, or more particularly, a Barbie doll. Barbie dolls have been around since 1959. Soon the toy company skyrocketed and barbies are now found in most basic store toy aisles, as well as big name toy stores, such as F.A.O. Schwartz. These fashion dolls are easy to collect because of the many varying styles, price, and the durability of the material. Barbies are typically made of…

Marketers and Influence of Toys Stereotyping on Children A group of 6-and 7-year-old boys is sent to the principal’s office. During school recess, they were caught chasing a few 5-year-old boys and tackling them to the ground. When told to stop, the older boys continued their behavior. The principal asks them why they are tackling the younger boys. The boys reply, “It’s a game. We’re the Power Rangers and they are the bad guys.” When asked if the younger boys wanted to play the game, the older…