|
Sport Fun
Offers specifications and information on many sporting goods and toys geared towards young children and teens.
http://www.sportfun.com/
Toy Hazard Recalls
Toy recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission back to 1975.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/categor...
Consumer Reports for Kids Online
Zillions (Consumer Reports for Kids) includes advice, ratings of toys and other things kids buy, and fun features like Fad Alert. Accepts no advertising from companies.
http://www.zillions.org/
Dr. Toy
Provided by the Institute for Childhood Resources, this comprehensive site has tips, articles, evaluations, company links, toy history, "100 best toys", web links.
http://www.drtoy.com/
W.A.T.C.H. World Against Toys Causing Harm
Non-profit organization that lists toy hazards and a "10 worst toys" list.
http://www.toysafety.org/
Dragon Magazine
Role playing and other games reviewed. Includes forum, articles and links.
http://www.skirmisher.com/dragon-0.htm
Canadian Toy Testing Council
Non-profit, charitable organization that offers evaluations of toys tested by children in everyday settings, to assess design, function, durability and play value.
http://www.toy-testing.org
The National Parenting Center
Independent parent testers review, test, and give seals of approval to toys, games, books, software, educational products.
http://www.tnpc.com/soa/hol99soa.html
Sci-Fi Toys
IGN Sci-Fi focuses on science fiction toys, particularly action figures, with reviews and notices of what is new and on the market.
http://scifi.ign.com/toys.html
T.O.T.Y. Awards
Toy of the Year Awards, voted upon by the general public and the toy industry. Data is available seasonally, generally around Christmas.
http://www.toy-tma.org/toty/index.html
CPSC Toy Safety Publications
Publications from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/toy_sfy.h...
The Toy Guy
Features toy and game reviews by Chris Byrne, a newsletter, and voting for "Toy of the Month". Offers resources addressing issues relevant to parents, kids, and collectors, as well as a list of appearances and events, answers to frequently asked questions, and annual New York Toy Fair reviews.
http://www.thetoyguy.com/
Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment (TRUCE)
Childhood professionals who work to promote a positive play environment for children. Includes a toy guide, media violence guide, and a flyer about how to handle scary play.
http://www.truceteachers.org/
Edutaining Kids
Reviews and guide to the best children's "edutainment" toys, videos, software, music, and video games.
http://www.edutainingkids.com
All-Reviews: Toys
Reviews of toys and games by consumers.
http://www.all-reviews.com/toys.htm
Toy Safety Survey
Annual survey and video demonstrations of unsafe toys. Tips for choosing safe toys.
http://www.toysafety.net
What's a Kid 2 Do: Toys
Reviews of popular children's toys with specifications and price range.
http://www.kid2do.com/toys1.htm
Best Child Toys
Guide on how to choose children's toys and games which are fun, safe and educational.
http://www.best-child-toys.com
Virginia Cooperative Extension: Tips on Toys
Choosing safe toys, organized by age of the child.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/family/350-063/...
Epinions: Toys
Comprehensive site with consumer reviews, tips, and advice on both toys and games. Search by type, character, price or brand name.
http://www.epinions.com/kifm-Toys-All
Game and Toy Reviews
What's a Kid 2 Do? and, What's a Teen 2 Do? provide computer children's software, toy, games, and sports reviews for consumers. Site focuses on products that are currently popular and in demand.
http://www.kid2do.com/reviews.htm
|
2006