 Digitally Record Your Scribbles - The Zpen::The Zpen is a mixture of technology and a throwback to the old days when we used to use pen and paper to record things instead of PDAs, mobiles, and computers.
All you have to do is attach the receiver… [MORE] |
 Create Your Own Games - Playcrafter.com::Playcrafter.com is a free site which lets you build and customize your own games based on five different templates including a brick, golf and marble game.
Sound boring? It is actually deceptively addictive… [MORE] |
 Celebrities on Sesame Street - Heidi Klum, Jessica Alba, David Beckham::A guest spot on Oprah used to be the ultimate method of public exposure, but now it looks like Sesame Street is taking over the spot for #1 PR avenue.
We already mentioned that Feist appeared on Sesame… [MORE] |
 Transformer Earbuds - Frenzy and Rumble::Earphones are usually designed to be as discrete and light as possible. Not so with theTtransformer earphones. They're not exactly ear buds when you consider their hefty 200g in weight.
The earphones… [MORE] |
 Paint Your Own Polo Kits - Ralph Lauren DIY Shirts::Polo Ralph Lauren's "Paint Your Polo Kit" will make a lot of kids happy because now they will have the creative license to make their clothes dirty.
Each paint can kit is complete with a set of tools… [MORE] |
 Political Pinatas - Obama, Hillary, Bush & More::Here's a new Political Party concept: US presidential candidate pinatas! Now you can have a real Obama or Hillary bash!
People have different ways of dealing with their political frustrations, but these… [MORE] |
 Junk Food Ads Targeting Children - Who? Is Upset::Did you know you're supposed to be 16 to look at junk food ads? That's right! After pulling ads from TV that promote junkfood, companies like PepsiCo, Nestlé and, the mother of all obesity influences,… [MORE] |
 Beverage Buggies - Personal Drink Delivery::This little gift idea from Hammacher Schlemmer conjures up images of a wife or mother in the kitchen, while men are watching the football or kids are screaming for drinks.
Not wanting to miss what could… [MORE] |
 Rideable Luggage for Children - The Ride-On Carry-On Suitcase::The Ride-On Carry-On suitcase looks like a modified lawn chair, but what a great idea!
Parents who dare to travel with small children often need several pairs of hands whilst trying to juggle child,… [MORE] |
 Breakout of Tween Imagery - Miley Cyrus Kisses Hannah Good Bye::Miley Cyrus is ready to ditch her goody-goody Disney image on her new CD, Breakout, in a hope to make the public transition from tween to teen idol. The Breakout CD is under "Miley Cyrus" instead of the… [MORE] |
 Custom Ties by Kids - The ArtTie::Your tie makes a statement about you; it's the finishing touch you add to a suit to silently communicate with the world. The ArtTie ensures you get that message across right each time.
The DIY tie kits… [MORE] |
 Reborn Baby Mixups - Police Rescue Fake Baby Doll Not Baby from Car::The fake reborn babies, featured earlier on Trend Hunter, are causing dangerous mix-ups.
It was a situation waiting to happen. The Reborn Baby dolls are so realistic, it was only a matter of time before… [MORE] |
 Badass Superhero Barbies - Black Canary Barbie::If celebrities are wearing fishnets, black leather jackets and latex pants, then it really isn't that far-fetched to outfit a Barbie doll in one. Apparently, Black Canary Barbie was Mattel's attempt to… [MORE] |
 Rainbows on Demand - The LED Rainbow Projector::This motion activated projector can conjure up a rainbow on demand via an LED light. It is sure to delight all of us when we're not lucky enough to see a real one. Children and those young at heart will… [MORE] |
 8 Children's Fantasies Made Real (SUPER GALLERY)::Children have the most incredible imaginations, and the ability to dream beyond adult comprehensive. While some artists attempt to try to infect their own work with the limitless creativity of children,… [MORE] |
 Bringing Children's Drawings to Life - ‘Wonderland’ Photography by Yeondoo Jung::Korean artist Yeondoo Jung has made every child's dream come true by bringing their drawings to life! ‘Wonderland’ is a collection of photographs inspired by the drawings of South Korean children.… [MORE] |
 Disappearing Chess Pieces - The Alice Chess Set::Remember the Cheshire Cat in "Alice in Wonderland"? It slowly disappeared, leaving nothing but a smile. Well, this unusual chess set by Yasmin Sethi does that same disappearing trick. The chess pieces… [MORE] |
 Celebrities Teaching Children to Count - Feist on Sesame Street::Feist's recent appearance on Sesame Street made its way to YouTube and is now officially moving quickly toward becoming viral, on its way to being huge.
Launching off of the huge viral success of the… [MORE] |
 Barbie Doll Parts Made Into Jewelry - Margaux Lange Designs::You can relive your childhood with this fabulous range of jewelry made from old Barbie doll parts. Margaux Lange says, " Barbie was immensely important in fueling my creative life as a child, and ironically… [MORE] |
 30 New Games at E3 2008 - Your Next Geeky Game Addiction::Since we can't be at E3 2008 in LA this week, we're grateful that the Edge released a comprehensive list of "The 30 Most Anticipated Games of E3." They anticipate that Fallout 3, Halo Wars and Rockband… [MORE] |
 Gameboards for Extreme Conditions - New Wave Chess & Checkers::The New Wave chess & checkers board, created by Paradoxy Products, is a simple but ingenious design. The game board is made of an 8-3/4” square of corrugated board with the checkers and ‘royalty figures’… [MORE] |
 Microwaveable Marshmallow Gadgets - Progressive International S'mores Maker::Are s'mores an international food group or just a North American one? Showing my world ignorance on nutrition, I bring to you a Progressive International Microwaveable S'mores Maker. S'mores are graham… [MORE] |
 Bubble Wrap Calendar - A Pop a Day::You don't have to be 10 years old to like popping bubble wrap. It is irresistible. If you are also the kind that likes to cross off each day on the calendar to mark time, then you've got to get the bubble… [MORE] |
 Greenwashing Children - Mattel Criticized for Barbie BCause line::Barbie has been an icon for decades and while Mattel has previously been criticized for inventing a doll that promotes unhealthy beauty ideals, they are now being accused of greenwashing ever since the… [MORE] |
 55 Incredibly Awesome & Unique Dolls (SUPER GALLERY)::Just when we thought marketing for the US elections couldn't get any kookier, we find the Obama Action Figure. It's actually the third Obama doll we've seen on Trend Hunter. It didn't take long to get… [MORE] |
 Kids Fashion Week - Dubai Puts Children on the Catwalk::Fashion week isn't just to showcase new looks for adults; we've seen shows for pets, so the fact that Dubai held a Kids Fashion Week doesn't really come as much of a shock. The event was part of the week-long… [MORE] |
 Batman-Themed Toys - The Dark Knight Action Figures::As the July 18th theatrical release of the latest installment of the Batman franchise The Dark Knight draws near, the hype's crescendo, not to mention the merchandising of toys, posters, and related movie… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Action Figures - Comic-Con Dolls::The Comic-Con is a multi-day event for fans of comic books, movie memorabilia and action figures. The 2008 event will be held in San Diego from July 23rd to the 27th. This year, as in previous ones, toy… [MORE] |
 23 Toys from the Past That Are Still Getting Love (SUPER GALLERY)::The following gallery will evoke the inner geek who has ever engaged in gaming, as it highlights some of the modern ways retro past times have been brought back. Scroll though and you'll see how Lego,… [MORE] |
 Optical Illusion Tic-Tac-Toe - The XO Game::Created by the Peleg Design studio, "XO" is a new game that adds a twist to the classic game of tic-tac-toe. The game is composed of half-parts which are intact with their reflections. It's a simple idea… [MORE] |
 Childhood Toys Evolved - Tater of the Lost Ark is the New Mr. Potato Head::I want a Tater of the Lost Ark. I love this guy. I will be seeing the latest adventures of Indiana Jones tonight and I will be thinking of Tater of the Lost Ark.
He has shoes, and teeth, and ears and… [MORE] |
 Killing Iconic Toys - Cherinacherine is the New Hello Kitty::I don’t know what’s in the mind of the brand people at Sanrio. After the huge success that Hello Kitty had worldwide, they have launched new characters to take its place.
The characters are called… [MORE] |
 Top 30 Toys and Stuff for Kids (Like You?) in 2008 H1::This playful post features our 30 most popular toys and stuff for kids in 2008.
Having said that, I'm not sure if you're going to buy your kid a $20,000 scrabble board, so some of the items on this… [MORE] |
 Nintendo Wall Decals - Blik Surface Graphics::These are super wall decals for your little gamer! Or perhaps your not so little gamer. The designs include the wildly popular Super Mario which is the highest selling video game of all time – 40 million… [MORE] |
 Kid Safety Bands - Easier Than Tattooing Your Kid’s Forehead::Kid Safety Bands are silicone rubber wristbands with your contact information. The bands are intended to help lost 2 to 8 year old kids reconnect with their parents.
The front of the bands are laser-engraved… [MORE] |
 Surprising Yourself With Mystery Gifts - The Something Store::Feel like buying something, anything, but just don't know what? Try the Something Store! Upon receiving your $10 payment, the online store will ship you something completely random from their inventory.… [MORE] |
 Bringing Back Wooden Toys - Take G Toys::In the modern age where video games are the hottest birthday presents, and toys seem to be based on cartoons, Take-G Toys continues to produce elaborate wooden toys that are every bit as detailed as their… [MORE] |
 Toys to Teach Acceptance - Down Syndrome Dolls::In an effort to make a doll to fit every possible human condition, Down Syndrome Dolls attempt to replicate the unmistakable look of a child with Down Syndrome. 5,000 children are born with the condition… [MORE] |
 Gameboy Plushies - Felt Cushions by CloudSparrow::These 30 cm tall hand-stitched felt cushions are in the shape of the popular video game consoles. Young Gameboy enthusiasts will love having the cushions in their bedrooms or perhaps in the family room.… [MORE] |
 Custom Wallpaper - Wall Coverings You Colour::It's finally time to let your creativity out on the walls like you always wanted to as a child! This writable wall paper has speech bubbles that let you write, philosophize or graffiti your own walls,… [MORE] |
 Customizable Lunch Boxes - Ogg Studio Personalization::These customizable lunch kits let you tote your food to school or work while simultaneously reflecting images of that which you deem important. Having the ability to personalize your meal carrier is a… [MORE] |
 DIY Lego Furniture - The LunaBlocks Kit::I don't know if the sofa of my dreams exists or not, but in any case, I can't imagine anything better than building my own. This DIY Lego furniture kit would let me reconstruct the designs each time I… [MORE] |
 Next Gen Harry Potter? - The Eyes of a King by Catherine Banner::A 19 year old girl is being heralded as "the next J.K. Rowling," an admirable title for anyone, but the fact that Catherine Banner wrote the book when she was only 14 makes it even more incredible.
The… [MORE] |
 Chalkboard Piggy Banks - Capitalist Pig::In this day and age of shrinking economies, it's hard enough to find the money for life's necessities, let alone save. The Capitalist Pig piggy bank helps you save loose change by letting you write your… [MORE] |
 Balloons for Geeks - Balloon Guy’s Art::This is some wicked, really skilled balloon art. These geeky balloon sculptures by Balloon Guy Entertainment or just Balloon Guy, features such video game and science fiction characters as Mario, the Transformers,… [MORE] |
 Giant Fake Grass Toys - Playground Carpet::Children have boundless energy but they need somewhere to play safe. Rolling around in a small room full of plastic balls has been a popular favourite for years, but now here is a fun and portable alternative… [MORE] |
 Child Drawings Turned Real Toys - Stuffed Lego Robot::After being inspired by a drawing from his son, a designer for Lego created a stuffed toy based on the doodles.
Moko isn't the first designer to seek inspiration from the creative designs of children,… [MORE] |
 Screenless Consoles - Swinxs Encourages Outdoor Exercise::The new Swinxs game console, designed and developed in the Netherlands, is unique in a sense that it has no screen and can be taken outdoors. Where Wii is trying to get children to move more, this console… [MORE] |
 Disney Cell Phones - The Cinderella Mobile from Sharp::In collaboration with Sharp, Walt Disney unveiled a range of mobile phones under the code "Cinderella". The phone is currently reserved for distribution in the Asian market where it is available in Pink… [MORE] |
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