Toy safety

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…

various reasons contributing to the failure of Toys R Us, a leading toy store for all toys, action figures, learning games, building blocks, and more. Toys R Us has almost consistent success since it was founded in 1957 by Charles Lazarus. The company has also been able stand out amongst the competition by providing the most up to date toys, a large variety of toys, and locations that attract customers from all over the world . However, in September 2017, Toys R US filed for bankruptcy; and in…

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…

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…

The Ethics of Toys and Occupations Even before babies are born they are given, and expected to follow gender stereotypes and norms. Parents paint the walls pink in a little girl’s room, and blue in a little boys room. This concept of gendering inanimate objects is consistent throughout a person’s entire life. The toys and games commonly given to children during their lives perpetuate these stereotypes and lead them to think that they must behave and present themselves in certain ways. An…

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…

It is the toy that is sweeping the nation, and if you have not heard of it, then you must be living under a rock. The fidget spinner is the new gadget being used among teens, children and people of all ages. Millions of these plastic and metal devices that spin on their axis for long periods of time with minimal effort have been sold. It is all the rage and stores are trying to keep stocked with this not so new invention. Even though it took off in popularity this spring, the first fidget…

it 's cool” than go downtown with Miss Moore—a retired teacher hoping to enlighten the neighborhood children— as she is not fond of the idea of traveling to a new, unknown place but is forced into a taxi to visit Fifth Avenue anyway. Upon seeing the toy store Sylvia acts very much like Plato’s prisoners stepping into the sunlight for the first time: Plato’s tale describes the prisoners as being intimidated of the view before them, as their whole lives they were subjected to dancing shadows on…

Toys-R-Us is one of the largest and most well-known toys stores around the world, having more than 1,800 stores worldwide (“Our History”). Which means kids all over the world can get hyped up about wondering around this toy store, begging to spend their parents’ money. The primary competitors would be other toy stores or hobby shops. Build-a-Bear workshop, Disney Toy Stores, HobbyTown USA, and pretty much any other places that specializes in toys and play things for kids. Toys-R-Us secondary…