Meet America's Bestselling Car

There's an article in today's Guardian announcing good news for the US car industry. The toy car industry, that is. Unlike its gas-guzzling counterparts, the Cozy Coupe (by Little Tikes) has sold more than 457,000 units in the past year.

This zero-emissions wonder can, of course, be rented from the toy rental club. Choose from seven different models!

Barack and Michelle Obama Action Figures

Move over Batman and Robin, there's a new dynamic duo in town! A US toymaker has created Barack and Michelle Obama action figures.

WATCH A SHORT VIDEO HERE.

Sorry - not in stock at the toy rental club!

Mio TV Feature

The local "pay TV" channel, mio TV, has just published a feature on the toy rental club. It's on their Mom-On-Demand channel (Channel 307) and carries the simple title "Mom Inspired: Toy Rental Club".

There's currently a short trailer on this webpage, but you'll need to sign up for mio TV on either your television or mobile phone in order to view the full programme.

Guardian Newspaper Article on Toy Libraries

Today's Guardian newspaper has an article by Zoe Williams on the advantages of using a toy library rather than buying new toys:

Borrow with mother - cut your child's carbon footprint with a toy library

"Why fill your home with brightly coloured plastic," asks the article, "when toy libraries offer a cheaper and more sustainable option?" Not-for-profit toy libraries are common in British cities but the article notes that despite the much-needed service they provide to poorer communities especially, many libraries often only a few days per week and others are understaffed.

Sale of Used Toys

We are having a sale of used toys and equipment on Sun 5 April from 9.00am until 5.00pm. All items will be sold "as is". The prices are extremely reasonable. Come to our playground on Level 6 to find a bargain.

CNN FEATURE

On 27 March CNN's "World Business Today" programme broadcast a feature on toy rental businesses in Singapore. It gives substantial coverage to the toy rental club. Just click on the PLAY button below.

62 LEGO Bricks for Every Human Being

The Guardian newspaper has a fascinating article about the history of Lego and its recent revival in popularity after a slump. There are 62 little coloured blocks for every person on the planet ... And did you know that the word Lego comes from the Danish "leg godt" which means "play well"?

After a 1930s yo-yo craze died down, the inventor Ole Kirk Christiansen sawed his stock in half. The result? Each yo-yo produced two wheels for a toy truck! Click here to read more about this clever carpenter-turned-toymaker.