Category: Toys
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3D-Printed Teddy Bears
Okay. It’s happened. Disney Research is now using technology to create custom stuffed animals. I don’t know about you, but I am completely fascinated by the capabilities of 3D printing for action figures, other toys and in industry of course. And now Disney Research in collaboration with a team from Carnegie Mellon University, has created 3D-printed…
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Dreaming Spires Willow Playhouse
Designed and made in Surrey by willow weaver, Judith Needham, the Dreaming Spires Willow Playhouse is a beautiful eco alternative to the average playhouse. This really reminds me of Patrick Dougherty’s work, but on a kid-size scale. The playhouse was a finalist in the 2007 Grand Designs Awards and is large enough so the parents can…
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Kiener Wooden Toys From Switzerland
Wooden toys have an allure for me that is boundless! Something about the solidness and substance and simple playfulness and nostalgia. And I’m guessing I’m not the only one. Kathrin Kiener practically grew up in her uncle’s timber yard, and in the process fell in love with all things wood—so much so that she founded Kiener…
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Little Lisa Smile – Handmade Dolls
What am I loving right now? Little Lisa Smile! I was just thinking today of making one of my handmade rag dolls for Solène and came across these exquisite dolls. Cécile Robles, based in the South of France, designs the cutest dolls in delicate and vintage fabrics. The new Spring Summer 2014 collection ‘Sunshine‘ has…
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Jack and Jill – New Collective Paper Aesthetics Installation, PLAYTIME TOKYO
Jack and Jill is a DIY Construction Kit designed by Noa Haim. The Kits were designed especially for Playtime, the international children’s trade show. And are on display at the Belle Salle Shibuya Garden, Tokyo February 25-26-27, 2014. Noa is a designer and architect based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, operating under the title, Collective Paper Aesthetics. She has developed a collection…
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Awesome Kid Things that Adults Secretly Wish They Had
Astronaut duvet cover and bedding via Do you ever see kid stuff and are secretly envious? I know I do and am, and it seems that there are just more and more amazing toys and gadgets than ever before. So, I’ve compiled some things that I think are pretty cool. Which one do you wish…
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Happies Toy Store – Stockholm
Happies is a Swedish toy store that delivers exactly that: “happy” to both parents and happy kids. I’m pretty sure that the first time we entered the store my hands were immediately on a handmade, Dalahast (traditional Swedish wooden horses) ,while all 3 of our kids were on their hands and knees, down on the floor,…
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TJ Hughes – online store
Plush Rocking Horse In my eternal search for unusual and useful gifts, I came across TJ Hughes, an online store that is a one-stop shop for moms, dads, kids, household items and even Christmas decorations! And thought I would share it in case you have a few items left to buy before Christmas. I…
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Amelia – ‘A Girl For All Time’ Doll
My girls are so in love with these Amelia dolls from A Girl For All Time as you can see! They were positively squealing with delight when they opened them…and don’t want to put them down. They have already been loving their Matilda dolls for a year now and really take care of them…