Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story 3 kicked off the American International Toy Fair in New York City today with a plethora of new toys and playthings that pay homage and celebrate the best the toy industry has to offer. In a playful, Toy Story-themed setting before an invitation-only crowd of toy industry
Category: Toys
Disney’s The Princess and The Frog pendants recall
Federal consumer safety regulators on Friday announced the recall of “The Princess and The Frog” pendants sold at Walmart stores because of high levels of the toxic metal cadmium, an unprecedented action that reflects concerns of an emerging threat in children’s jewelry. The recall affects two products, about 55,000 items
TRON: Evolution Video Game Trailer
The battle unfolds in TRON: Evolution. Set during the era between the two TRON films, TRON: Evolution conveys the story of significant events within the TRON mythology. The game features an epic adventure across a massive digital world filled with high-mobility disc-based combat and advanced light cycles.
High Lead Levels Found in Barbie & Disney Toys
Shades of 2007, as lead-contaminated toys have been discovered by a California advocacy group. To make matters worse, the lead was found in two children’s favorites: Barbie and Disney toys. The Center for Environmental Health tested about 250 children’s products purchased at major retailers and found lead levels that exceeded
Hands On Video: Disney Ultimate Buzz Lightyear
PCMag Editor in Chief Lance Ulanoff takes a first look at Disney’s new holiday offering, Ultimate Buzz Lightyear–a programmable robotic toy. He’s landed on our strange planet, and he’s ready for any task you have. No, I don’t mean Lance Ulanoff–I’m talking about the Disney Ultimate Buzz Lightyear ($199.99 direct,
Pixar Settles Luxo Jr Dispute
Two decades ago, Pixar’s John Lasseter created an animated short, called “Luxo Jr,” based on his Luxo desk lamp. The short went on to get an Oscar nomination and the lamp has become an iconic mascot for the studio. Then two months ago, Disney/Pixar decided to package a limited-edition “Luxo
Disney Most Wanted Holiday Toys List
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) today released its “Most Wanted Holiday Toys List,” featuring its Disney Dozen Deals – toys that bring Disney`s rich storytelling heritage home for the holidays for less than $25, plus six standouts for the most discerning gift-givers. Already garnering top honors and awards from media and
