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Baby Alive – Leslie Unleashed

Leslie Morgan — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:40:17 +0000

On the show this morning, I revealed that besides my ‘Pet Rock,’ the dumbest toy I ever had was a ‘Baby Alive’ doll. Apparently, I am NOT alone. Although I had wanted to be a mommy from the time I got my first doll, I was NOT prepared for what a ‘Baby Alive’ really [...]

Are Your Kids Still Interested In Toys?

Jon Prell — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:28:11 +0000

Christmas is now over and your kids might still have their toys scattered all over the place or maybe not. Remember the days when every Christmas there was some 'must have' toy that people would line up for days in advance to make sure they got one? Things like a Furby, Tickle-Me-Elmo or a Razor scooter were almost impossible to find at the height of their popularity. That doesn't seem to happen much anymore and manufacturers like Mattel and Hasbro are becoming very concerned.

Five Most Disappointing Christmas Gifts I 'Had To Have'

Eric Cornish — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:00:32 +0000

You remember how it was when you were a kid. There was always toys you desperately wanted for Christmas. You knew you had to put it on your list to Santa. Why? Because you saw an awesome commercial for it! Here are the five top gifts I BEGGED for Santa to bring, and when he did, I was less than thrilled with the result

Toy Company Debuts New Gender-Blind Catalog

Tom Blunt — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:31:44 +0000

Scandinavian Toys”R”Us licensee Top-Toy has taken a new approach to making sure kids get what they really want for Christmas: a fully gender-blind catalog that erases the line between boys’ and girls’ toys. For many decades the tide has slowly been turning on forcing kids to play with toys and games considered fitting for their [...]

Ghost Child Speaks and Moves Toys on Syfy's Ghost Collector [Video]

Jon Prell — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:00:51 +0000

For years, it has been believed that the spirit of “The Grey Lady” whose first reported sighting was by a custodian at the library more than 60 years ago haunts the Willard Library in Evansville. Since then, many people have reported seeing the ‘Grey Lady’ and other strange occurrences like water being turned on and [...]

Legos For Girls Causes Controversy

Leslie Morgan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:25:16 +0000

Lego toys have always been for both girls and boys — but boys, in general, seem to enjoy them more. Why? Because they are marketed to boys. But, now, Legos has decided to make ‘girl’ blocks and the controversy begins… In the past, many of the Lego sets have had strong male themes. Lots of [...]

Daddy Diaries – Daddy Plays With Christmas Toys [VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:23:13 +0000

So, this year was the first Christmas for my little girl, LeAnn. Now, I have always loved Christmas, but there's quite a gap between when you get toys from Santa and when you're, oh 30 or so. So you can bet, I was going to have some fun now that there were toys in my life once again.

Jon And Leslie Want To Know: What Is The Best Toy Santa Ever Brought You?

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:51:52 +0000

Every year, certain toys capture the imagination of kids across the country and become “must-have” Christmas gifts. Kids make their list and hope and pray Santa gets them the gift at the top of the list. Maybe it was a Pet Rock, Tickle Me Elmo or even something more simple like a train or baby [...]

Barbie Gets A Tatoo

Leslie Morgan — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:23:35 +0000

Just in time for the Christmas shopping season, Barbie has undergone some changes. She has had so many different hobbies, interests, jobs and outfits, it’s hard to imagine what she could be up to now. Well, it seems Barbie has gone a litle wild. How about Tattooed Barbie? The New Collector’s Edition Tattooed Barbie has [...]

Which Toys Will Be Hot This Christmas?

Leslie Morgan — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:43:27 +0000

Well, Christmas will be here before you know it!! What toys will your kids be begging for? Which toy will people be waiting for on Black Friday. Toys R Us has released their annual list of what they believe will be this year’s hottest holiday toys. And, whether you chid is into video games, remote control [...]

911 Gives Hope For The Holidays

brad.bruner — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 04:03:26 +0000

Thank you, Tri-State for making this year’s 911 Gives Hope for the Holidays a successful event! With your help we filled a 53 foot trailer full of toys and other items that will be delivered to area hospitals. We are so fortunate to have such a giving community! Check out the gallery to see pictures [...]