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Inventors of GUBS at Gamewright Booth ToyFair 2011

March 2, 2011 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

Inventors of GUBS at Gamewright Booth ToyFair 2011 Video Transcription: Keri: Hi, this is Keri Wilmot from ToyQueen.com. We’re here at the Gamewright booth for Toy Fair 2011. This year Gamewright has some special people here. They have some of the inventors of some of their games. This is Cole and Alex. They’re two brothers [...]

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Rory Story Cubes Game Inventor

February 15, 2011 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

www.ToyQueen.com interviews Rory Story Cubes game inventor at Toy Fair 2011 Video Transcription: Keri: Hi, this is Keri Wilmot from ToyQueen.com. We’re here at the Gamewright booth for Toy Fair 2011, and last year we were here and we took some video of Rory’s Story Cubes and its original debut. But now, this year we’re [...]

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Lets Rock Elmo by Hasbro

February 15, 2011 By Keriannot 1 Comment

Let’s Rock Elmo comes with drums, tambourine, and a mic. Plays six songs and will retail for around $69.99. Additional instruments that can be purchase separately are Keyboard, Mic, and Guitar. Retail price for additional instruments range between $14.99 to $19.99. Video Transcription: Man: Without further adieu, let’s rock, Elmo. Elmo: Let’s rock. Man: You [...]

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Hasbro Scrabble Alphabet Scoop

February 15, 2011 By Keriannot 2 Comments

Hasbro Scrabble Alphabet Scoop for ages 6 and up. 2-4 players.

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ToyQueen Talks Toys That Promote Health and Wellness on Fitarella TV

January 27, 2011 By Keriannot 1 Comment

Keri Wilmot from ToyQueen.com appears with Fitarella on Fitarella TV, talking about toys and products that promote health and wellness. General development tips for all ages are discussed, as well as toys and family games that enhance movement, strengthening, balance, coordination and fitness. Toys and games are featured from companies such as Hasbro, Sassy, Infantino, [...]

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Zoobles Razoo’s Treehouse Playset by Spinmaster

November 22, 2010 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

Similar to Bakugan, a magnetic toy that pops open, popular among little boys, for young girls, Spinmaster has created Zoobles! Adorable little animals that pop to life once they are placed on the top of their hapitat! There are many different Zoobles to collect and different playsets like the Razoo’s Treehouse Playset. So here is [...]

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Fisher Price Brilliant Basics™ Stack and Roll Cups Review by ToyQueen

October 4, 2010 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

Fisher Price Brilliant Basics™ Stack and Roll Cups™ Review by ToyQueen These are the Stack and Roll cups by Fisher-Price. These cups are great for children 6 months of age and older as they work on grasp/release. Kids can improve their coordination to

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Helmtops – decorations for Kids Biking, Snowboarding, and Skateboarding helmets

September 1, 2010 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

As an occupational therapist, unfortunately we are often kept employed providing therapy to adults and children who have been involved in misfortunate traumatic events that have caused significant head injuries. So there is nothing more important than encouraging your children to wear a helmet for their safety during bicycle riding, skateboarding, rollerblading, and skiing.

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Constructive Moms Ambassador Program

June 13, 2010 By Keriannot 3 Comments

Some exciting news is happening at ToyQueen.com! I have recently been picked to be a member of a core group of 12 bloggers who are part of the Constructive Moms Ambassador Program for Constructive Playthings! Constructive Playthings/US Toy Company is a family owned and operated business for the last 57 years whose vision is to [...]

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Gamewright Can You See What I See Review Toy Queen

September 29, 2009 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

Can You See What I See? Gamewright game review by ToyQueen. Educational card game that helps you learn how to visually scan images & match.

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Lauri Toys Pegboard Review by ToyQueen Keri Wilmot

August 6, 2009 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

Lauri Pegboard – Click to watch in HD Using the Lauri Pegboard works on grasp and release patterns with children over the age of 18 months. These colorful pegs are placed into the foam board. The pegs stack on top of one another to work on building a tall tower, which can promote upper extremity [...]

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Incorporating Handwriting Through The Game Memory

July 18, 2009 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

As the school year has come to a close, most families have begun to make the shift to the sun and fun mode, cherishing all those nice things summer has to offer like family vacations, trips to the playground, and active days at the pool. However, a question I get from parents frequently at this [...]

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LeapFrog Fridge Phonics

March 30, 2009 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

ToyQueen Review of LeapFrog Fridge Phonics Leap Frog Fridge Phonics Excellent toy for children 15 months through elementary school age is Leap Frog Fridge Phonics. The console attaches to any magnetic surface such as a door or refridgerator. Every letter of the alphabet is magnetic, when you place the letter in the console it will [...]

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Cranium Hullabaloo, Great Educational Game for Kids

March 27, 2009 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

Cranium Hullabaloo Great for children ages 2 through elementary school that like to move to learn and need sensory input on rainy and snowy days is Cranium Hullabaloo. There are 16 different play pads of different shape and color positioned all over the living space. The console will describe how to move from shape to [...]

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Introducing Keri Wilmot also known as the Toy Queen

February 3, 2009 By Keriannot Leave a Comment

Keri Wilmot is a pediatric occupational therapist who has been practicing in the Boston area with children ages newborn through elementary school. Certain toys have been invaluable during therapy sessions. As the ToyQueen, Keri completes reviews of popular toys on this website to provide recommendations so that all parents can find practical ways to play [...]