W.A.T.C.H. World Against Toys Causing Harm -- http://www.toysafety.org/
Non-profit organization that lists toy hazards and a "10 worst toys" list.
Epinions: Toys -- http://www.epinions.com/kifm-toys-all
Comprehensive site with consumer reviews, tips, and advice on both toys and games. Search by type, character, price or brand name.
All-Reviews: Toys -- http://www.all-reviews.com/toys.htm
Reviews of toys and games by consumers.
Game and Toy Reviews -- http://www.kid2do.com/reviews.htm
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.
What's a Kid 2 Do: Toys -- http://www.kid2do.com/toys1.htm
Reviews of popular children's toys with specifications and price range.
How Stuff Works: How Magna Doodle Works -- http://www.howstuffworks.com/magna-doodle.htm
Photographic tour of the Magna Doodle, shows how the liquid dispersion medium is used in a toy that allows children to draw and re-draw pictures and words without wasting paper or creating chalk dust.
Edutaining Kids -- http://www.edutainingkids.com
Reviews and guide to the best children's "edutainment" toys, videos, software, music, and video games.
HowStuffWorks: How Water Blasters Work -- http://www.howstuffworks.com/water-blaster.htm
Animated article shows inner workings of water pump guns capable of shooting 50 feet.
How Stuff Works: Dancing Monster Novelty -- http://www.howstuffworks.com/dancing-monster.htm
In-depth description with many inside-view photos of a popular seasonal motorized novelty item.
Sport Fun -- http://www.sportfun.com/
Offers specifications and information on many sporting goods and toys geared towards young children and teens.
Toy Safety Survey -- http://www.toysafety.net
Annual survey and video demonstrations of unsafe toys. Tips for choosing safe toys.
The Toy Guy -- http://www.thetoyguy.com/
Toy reviews, game reviews, resources for parents and kids.
Canadian Toy Testing Council -- http://www.toy-testing.org
Non-profit, charitable organization that offers evaluations of toys tested by children in everyday settings, to assess design, function, durability and play value.
Dr. Toy -- http://www.drtoy.com/
Provided by the Institute for Childhood Resources, this comprehensive site has tips, articles, evaluations, company links, toy history, "100 best toys", web links.
Best Child Toys -- http://www.best-child-toys.com
Guide on how to choose children's toys and games which are fun, safe and educational.
Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children's Entertainment (TRUCE) -- http://www.truceteachers.org/
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.
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