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Describes and rates flying toys for children. Glider airplane; Frisbee; Vortex football.
- Big trains. Schleicher, R. // Boys' Life;Dec90, Vol. 80 Issue 12, p28
Investigates G-scale model railroads, the closest a model hobbyist can come to the real thing. Why many are run outside; Cost of a beginner's train set; Popular brand names; Their power sources. INSET: Where to find out more.;Where to see model trains, by D. Leicht..
- Toying around with safety. // Current Health 1;Nov91, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p28
Explains how and why the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulates toy safety. Types of dangerous toys, such as those that can be swallowed or that make loud noises; Toy recalls; Voluntary safety labels; The CPSC's address and telephone number; Toy guidelines for children.
- `Things to fling,' revisited. // Christian Science Monitor;12/17/96, Vol. 89 Issue 16, p17
Focuses on tests which were conducted on 10 throwing toys for children. Tests conducted on the Aerobie Sprint, Pro Classic Frisbee, and the Whoosh; Comments from children who did the tests. INSET: Field tests of flying toys..
- DSN Retailing Today's TOP 10 HOLIDAY TOYS. // DSN Retailing Today;10/27/2003, Vol. 42 Issue 20, p5
Lists the top 10 holiday toys in the U.S., as of October 2003. Barbie as Odette; Hokey pokey Elmo; Bratz formal funk super-stylin runaway disco; Beyblade remote control with launcher; Neopets voice-activated plush; My first leappad; Trivial pursuit 20th anniversary; ATW cargo wagon; Lego...
- Hands-on fun. // Essence (Essence);July97, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p116
Provides information on Dizzy Designer, a fun battery-operated product from Ohio Art. Price of the toy.
- Heirloom toys. // Gifts & Decorative Accessories;Feb97, Vol. 98 Issue 2, p46
Presents toys marketed in the United States. Includes working boat; Hinged porcelain box; Wooden building blocks; Prices; Contact information.
- Short takes/kid-friendly. // Gifts & Decorative Accessories;Feb97, Vol. 98 Issue 2, p104
Presents toys for young children in the United States as of February 1997. Includes bendable figures; Colored hardwoods; Prices; Contact information.
- Gifted children. Krall, Sarah // Gifts & Decorative Accessories;Feb98, Vol. 99 Issue 2, p89
Looks at a number of children items in the United States. Cost of the items; Description of the items.
- Getting crafty with kids. Krall, Sarah // Gifts & Decorative Accessories;Feb98, Vol. 99 Issue 2, p90
Looks at a number of childrens toys. Features of the toys; Description of the toys; Cost of the toys.
