Character Toys

Vintage Star Wars memorabilia continues to be popular, even though several sequels and prequels have been made since the original film in 1977. From action figures to posters, coffees mugs to wall...

Is your child part of the Zhu Zhu Pets craze? If so, you know there is a lot of "stuff" that goes along with the Zhu Zhu Pet hamsters. How do you keep all of these items organized for...

A Munny is a vinyl character with movable joints that is about seven inches tall and weighs about one lb. A Munny comes in a box with four accessories and a coloring book. The character can come...

With the popular catchphrase 'Weebles wobble but they don't fall down,' Hasbro's Playskool division successfully introduced a line of roly-poly toys in 1971. Shaped like eggs with weights at the...

"Finding Nemo" is the hit animated movie released by Disney and Pixar studios that follows the adventures of a clownfish as he searches for his lost son. The movie has spawned a large selection of...

Is your child after a Zhu Zhu Pets toy? Have you seen these? They are taking over the country by storm and are quickly one of the hardest toys to find on retail shelves nationwide. We hope to...

The story of billionaire Bruce Wayne's secret crusade against crime has taken on many forms over the years. In addition to comic books, Wayne's alter-ego, Batman, has appeared in movies, live and...

The "My Little Pony" collection is a range of collectible ponies produced by toy manufacturer Hasbro since the 1980s. My Little Ponies are available in different colors, sizes and textures, and...

Beanie Babies were launched in the early 1990s, and a number of different designs were available during the decade. During this period, various stuffed animals became very popular and rose in...

During the release of episodes one through three of the "Star Wars" trilogy, Pez and Lucasfilms commemorated the event by creating Pez candy dispensers from a number of the series' characters. The...

If kids are having fun playing spy games, why not give them a little equipment to make their spy play even more exciting. There are many items that can be used to make homemade spy gear for kids...

Making a sock puppet offers adults a chance to interact, play and teach children. Thomas Edison invented the phonograph and the longest-lasting electrical light bulb. This activity allows children...

Little boys love to get in to character and one of the characters they portray the most often is a pirate. They may want to have a pirate birthday party or dress up like a pirate for Halloween....

Darth Nihilus is one of the truly terrifying characters of the Star Wars legends. This dark lord of the Sith was responsible for an almost complete purge of the Jedi order. Encased in his suit,...

Making a toy badge can add a great deal to a police costume or when playing cops and robbers. The toy badge can be altered to be of any sort: a sheriff's badge, a police badge or any other you may...

Paddington Bear has charmed readers worldwide for many years. Paddington's story begins in 1956, when he was just a lone plush bear collecting dust on a toy-store shelf. Now a worldwide...

Batman is one of the most iconic super heroes in the comic book world, but unlike Superman, Spiderman and The Incredible Hulk, he actually does not have any super powers. Batman relies on his...

Children see the pleasure adults get from relaxing in a hammock. Naturally they want to extend this good feeling to their personified toys. Show your child how to make a toy hammock using simple...

With the release of the fourth installment of the Indiana Jones movie franchise, there will be a new generation of fans of the adventure series. If your kids are among them, they may want a cool...

With the recent hit box-office movie, Transformers have once again become a popular toy item for children. So, when you are out toy shopping, Transformers could very well be on your list. Whether...

Porcelain dolls are adored by little girls and women of all ages. There is something compelling about that perfect porcelain face, the sparkling eyes and the tiny ruby-red lips that most females...

Superman is a DC comic book superhero with supernatural powers, which he uses to save the world. He may very well be the most popular action hero comic character, and there are many Superman...

Sports action figure toys are posable plastic toys made to look like popular personalities from different sports. The term "action figure" was created in order to make the toys appealing to boys....

"Power Rangers" is a television show about a group of regular people with supernatural powers that they can activate when they change into their Power Ranger uniforms. It is based on a Japanese...

The movie "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" was a comedy about a teenage cheerleader chosen to rid the world of vampires. The TV series, which ran from 1997 to 2003, took vampire-slaying a little more...

Marvel is one of the two biggest American comic companies. Some Marvel Comics famous comic characters include Spiderman, the X-Men, Hulk, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Captain America, The Punisher...

Kids love that silly old bear. Here are some ideas above and beyond a plain ol' stuffed animal.

Make some popcorn and have a family movie night. Watch a video with your children - one by Disney, probably the best-known and best-loved children's video maker.

Since 1902, when Beatrix Potter published her first animal story, her world of squirrels that talk and rabbits that wear suits has welcomed generations of new readers. Here's how to help your...

Sesame Street toys and games are safe and fun for kids of all ages. Use them to help your kids learn the basics ' numbers, the alphabet, colors and more.

With about 50 books in print and more than 25 videos available, Dr. Seuss seems to be everywhere teaching kids to count, read, match colors and recognize letters. Here are some other Dr. Seuss...