Lego
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What Kid Wouldn't Love This?
Family Style &bull Yesterday
It was a gift for a grandson's 6th birthday. The (very awesome) Grandma, hand-painted it using these directions. It's a perfectly detailed map of her grandson's neighborhood, including his house, surrounding parks, friends' houses and other favorite hangouts. With a… Full Story »
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Lego My Back-to-School Watch
Family Style &bull Sep 1, 2010
Going back to school can be a tough time. Kids go from spending hours idly chasing bugs and doing nothing whatsoever to watching the clock tick slowly as they sit in class wondering how to make time pass by quicker.… Full Story »
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Best Wooden Toy Your Kid will Actually Play with.
Family Style &bull Aug 30, 2010
We were given an Automoblox car as a gift for my son and it is one of his favorite toys. From a parent's point of view I like toys that encourage development and creativity. This toy fits the bill perfectly.… Full Story »
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- Lego
- Kid
- Sons
- Creativity
- Toy
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PREVIEW: Topozoo Playsets Will Spark Imaginations
inhabitots &bull Aug 26, 2010When we discovered Topozoo, Geared for Imagination's latest toy incarnation, at this year's New York International Gift Fair, we instantly knew it would be one of the top green gifts for kids this holiday. Each playset comes with 15 pieces that fit together to form three creatures in category of either safari animals, dinosaurs or monsters. But even though kids can make a giraffe… Full Story »
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MFM test the new handbag sized Thorntons chocolates!
MadeForMums &bull Aug 25, 2010
Another day, another exciting package through the post at the MFM headquarters! Not only have we had the pleasure in chomping away on the delicious LEGO Duplo cake, but the generous people at Thorntons sent us another edible sample -… Full Story »
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Nanodots Giveaway Winner!
KidGlue &bull Aug 23, 2010
Looking for a gift for your kids that's a little unconventional? I know for me, the toys I loved most were the old school lego like ones I found at the doctor's office. Nanodots are Perfect! Nanodots come in a… Full Story »
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LEGO and Duplo arrive at the MFM headquarters!
MadeForMums &bull Aug 19, 2010
Once opened, we were delighted to find a sample of the newest addition to the Duplo - LEGO family - plus a yummy cake in the shape of, you guessed it, a building block! The 'Brick Box' is an adorable… Full Story »
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LEGO Minifigs Get a Bad Boy Makeover
inhabitots &bull Aug 17, 2010Once again LEGO mini-figures have gotten a makeover in the name of commerce - this time as the bad boys (and one girl) of dive bar culture. Conceived by Grey, a Spanish ad agency (hence the spelling) the tough-as-nails LEGO… Full Story »
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Swoop! Giant Lego Storage Available to Buy & Pre-order
Bambino Goodies &bull Aug 17, 2010
Remember back in June when I featured giant Lego storage at Store? If you haven't snapped yours up already, do, as they're now available to buy! Some colours are available for pre-order for dispatch in the first week of September.… Full Story »
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- Lego
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Think-ets
Babyccino: Kids and the City &bull Aug 16, 2010I love, love, love this! I keep berating myself for having not conjured it up in one of my brainstorming sessions (honestly I am still hopeful that one day I will invent the next 'lego'). In the meantime, I just… Full Story »
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- Lego
- Educational
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Amazing Lego 'CubeDudes' by PIXAR Animator Angus MacLane
inhabitots &bull Aug 3, 2010It's certainly evident that Legos really can go, in the words of Buzz Lightyear, "to infinity and beyond!" We have seen countless awe-inspiring masterpieces that have been created with the colorful little bricks, from life-sized homes and fun-loving furniture to… Full Story »
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Lego Games: Race 3000
Z Recommends &bull Jul 30, 2010
I played with LEGOs all through my '80s childhood, and loved them so much that they were the only set of toys I kept for a future child. I can't say I've championed all of the changes the brand has gone through in that time - most of the lines they invest most in now are merchandising tie-ins with specialized parts that integrate less fully with a big tub of LEGO bricks - but the company never lost my faith, in part by developing an amazing website where you… Full Story »
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Trio Building Sets - Build a Construction Site
About.com Toys &bull Jul 28, 2010
Trio is a building tool similar to LEGO and K'nex building playsets. Kids snap the blocks together and they click right into place. Though I hesitated to add another block system to the playroom chaos, I'm really impressed with the… Full Story »
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5 Hot Athlete Dads On The Parenting Playing Field
Celebrity Baby Scoop &bull Jul 23, 2010
And some lucky ladies and their doting gents, who also happen to be some of the steamiest men in sports, have walked down the aisle and straight into parenthood! Whether he's wearing a suit, jeans, or his soccer get-up, David Beckham can do no wrong in the… Full Story »
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David Beckham loves legos
CNN: Living &bull Jul 22, 2010
This model, targeted to the advanced Lego builder, is only available for purchase via Legos online store, which is where international football sensation David Beckham picked up his. In a recent live webchat with fans, Beckham expressed his love for… Full Story »
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5 Things to Get to Celebrate Tour de France - Kid Edition
Droolicious &bull Jul 20, 2010
There is something fascinating about the Tour de France and with this legendary race taking place right now, itas a perfect time to educate your kids on this world renowned competition. A At this young age your children might think that bicycle riding is all fun and games. They may no nothing about the high stakes, the pomp and circumstance that is the professional bike world.… Full Story »
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David Beckham Loves To Play Legos
Celebrity Baby Scoop &bull Jul 20, 2010
Soccer superstar David Beckham participated in an interview on Yahoo! Brooklyn is apparently already at the beginning of his silent teenager phase, "You ask them what they did at school and Brooklyn will say 'Nothing'." Brooklyn has started to notice… Full Story »
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Win It! The Grand Prize: Bahamas Getaway + Lego Atlantis Fantasy Camp Adventure
Latest Headlines from iVillage Pregnancy and Parenting &bull Jun 30, 2010Enter for a chance to win a vacation to the Atlantis, Paradise Island, in the Bahamas , where your kids can attend the first-ever LEGO Atlantis Fantasy Camp ! Simply send us a response to the question below along with… Full Story »
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- Harry Potter
- Lego
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"Tribal Hunter" is worse off than "Circus Clown": 2010 Indian Legos
Anti-Racist Parent &bull Jun 28, 2010
Time to meet the 2010 Lego "Tribal Hunter," the smiling dude at right. Note his "buckskin" outfit, beads, eagle feathers, warpaint, long hair, and bow and arrows. Pretty much every stereotypical marker that I can think of (see this post for more information about those markers). But lest you be offended, read his description below. He's not a violent… Full Story »
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Your Parenting Style Influences How Much Your Teen Drinks
Latest Headlines from iVillage Pregnancy and Parenting &bull Jun 24, 2010Sorry, moms: No matter how you parent, you may not be able to keep alcohol out of the hands of your teenager, says a new study. But you can influence just how much your teen will drink. The evidence is powerful enough that… Full Story »
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- Lego
- Parenting
- Adolescent
