Toys and Games

» All-Reviews: Toys
   Reviews of toys and games by consumers.

   
   http://www.all-reviews.com/toys.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

» CPSC Toy Safety Publications
   Publications from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

   
   http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/toy_sfy.html

» 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

» Dr. Toy
   Provided by the Institute for Childhood Resources. Tips, articles, evaluations, company links, toy history, "100 best toys", and web links.

   
   http://www.drtoy.com/

» Dragon Magazine
   Role playing and other games reviewed. Includes forum, articles and links.

   
   http://www.skirmisher.com/dragon-0.htm

» Edutaining Kids
   Reviews and guide to the best children's "edutainment" toys, videos, software, music, and video games.

   
   http://www.edutainingkids.com

» Epinions: Toys
   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

» Sport Fun
   Offers specifications and information on many sporting goods and toys geared towards young children and teens.

   
   http://www.sportfun.com/

» 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.toyassociation.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=TOTY_Awards&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=41&ContentID=1829

» 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/

» The Federation of State PIRGs - Toy Safety
   Annual survey and video demonstrations of unsafe toys. Tips for choosing safe toys.

   
   https://www.uspirg.org/issues/toy-safety

» 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

» The Toy Guy
   Toy reviews, game reviews, resources for parents and kids.

   
   http://www.thetoyguy.com/

» Toy Hazard Recalls
   Toy recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission back to 1975.

   
   http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/toy.html

» Virginia Cooperative Extension: Tips on Toys
   Choosing safe toys, organized by age of the child.

   
   http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/family/350-063/350-063.html

» 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/