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Toy of the Week

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Toy Spotlight: Raspberry Tart and Rhubarb Monkey

Karen Flieger

One day when I got off the bus in kindergarten, my mom was waiting for me in the car with my brother strapped into his car seat. It was March of 1983 and we had CONTINUE READING…

Aladdin
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Toy Spotlight: Aladdin Toys

Karen Flieger

1. Why did I choose this toy/these toys?  This isn’t just one toy, it’s a whole bunch of toys in two formats: Barbie style fashion doll and (mostly) plush animals. Aladdin was my favorite of CONTINUE READING…

White Ranger
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Toy Spotlight: Search for The White Ranger

Karen Flieger

1. Why did I choose this toy?  I chose the White Ranger for two reasons: 1. It’s a story about looking for a popular toy for a child at Christmastime. 2. The recent tragic passing CONTINUE READING…

Cody the Coca Cola Plush Critter
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Toy of The Week: Cody the Coca Cola Plush Critter

Karen Flieger

The selection for this article is inspired by my one of the prizes from my entry in the TRN Summer Camp program earlier this summer: a metal lunch box filled with penny candy. The winners CONTINUE READING…

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Toy of the Week: Roller Skating Ken (Mattel, 1981)

Karen Flieger

Growing up as a girl in the 1980’s, Barbie and her friends were a major portion of my childhood. Barbie was (and still is) present at birthday parties, on Christmas morning, every Saturday morning, after CONTINUE READING…

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Toy and Event of the Week: Plush Dale and our Family Vacation to Walt Disney World

Karen Flieger

Why did I choose this toy and event? Originally, I chose this Dale plush for my Toys of the Week series to coincide with the Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers movie which premiered on Disney CONTINUE READING…

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Toy of the Week: Yappy (Yorkshire Terrier) by Ty

Karen Flieger

It’s a popular thing these days for pet owners to celebrate their “Gotcha Day”, the day they obtained their beloved pet by posting pictures of their pet online. Our Yorkies were not our first pets. CONTINUE READING…

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Toy of the Week: My Favorite Fairytale Collection Alice from Alice in Wonderland

Karen Flieger

Why did I choose this toy?  Last Saturday was International Tea Day. Whenever I think of tea, I think of tea parties. When I think of tea parties, I think of Alice in Wonderland. Interesting fact CONTINUE READING…

'90s

Toy of the Week: New Kids on the Block Hanging Loose Jordan Knight Doll

Karen Flieger

Why did I choose this toy?  I chose this doll in honor of Jordan Knight’s birthday earlier this week. Also, New Kids on the Block just started their latest “Mixtape Tour” with special guests En CONTINUE READING…

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Toy of the Week: Han Solo (Star Wars Collector Series)

Karen Flieger

Next week, pop culture will be celebrating the 45th anniversary of Star Wars. The franchise marked a major turning point in pop culture on multiple fronts from cinema to toy marketing. My mom used to CONTINUE READING…

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