toyfair2009

Eitech – The “Erector set” is back

Eitech – The “Erector set” is back

@NYC Toy Fair 2009 – The “Erector” brand is still around, but sadly it’s in name only (they sell robot iPod docks now, I’m not kidding). I’ll have a post with those robots later today but we did discover the idea of the “Erector” set is back and it’s coming from a German company called […]

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Junior Tradesman – A bucket of bricks

Junior Tradesman – A bucket of bricks

@NYC Toy Fair 2009 – Junior Tradesman, I like these – sure they’re a bucket of tiny clay bricks but that’s the point. Kids learn how to make brick structures use “brick mix” to keep them together, besides inspiring kids for an important skill these would be fun for art projects for adults too. It […]

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MAKE @ The NYC Toy Fair 2009

MAKE @ The NYC Toy Fair 2009

MAKE is @ The NYC Toy Fair 2009 – thousands of toy makers come here each year to show off their latest – our lens on this show is a lot different than any coverage you’ll see anywhere else – stay tuned for posts, images and videos of unique MAKE-style products. DIY kits, science kits, […]

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MAKE @ The Toyfair in NYC – first stop Thames & Kosmos

MAKE @ The Toyfair in NYC – first stop Thames & Kosmos

MAKE will be at the NYC Toy Fair 2009 – last year we had some MASSIVE coverage from the event and hope to bring you a DIY/Science view of the show again, while we skip a lot of the “toys” we do head right for the science and learning companies – last year one of […]

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