Moana Live Action Movie Opens July 10th! Moana will always have a special place in my hear for several reasons. Pre-pandemic I was part of a group of bloggers invited to Disney movie premieres in LA. At one of these junkets, we were surprised on the last day with a top secret interview with the […]
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Fine Art Christmas Advent Calendar Review by Guest Writer George Gensler! @europuz #ChristmasinJuly @TheToyAssoc #ToyFairNY #jigsawpuzzle #puzzle #adventcalendar #gifted #AFF
It’s time for Christmas in July 2026! We love advent calendars so much! Counting down the days to anything is exciting, but the Christmas calendars this year are stunning. You’re going to love these. And our first review is a crossover with our fine art in toys series! The Fine Art Christmas Advent Calendar from […]
The Devil Wears Parada 2 on Digital Today! On 4K Ultra HD™ July 28! #TheDevilWearsPrada2 @20thCentury @Disney #Disney #gifted
The Devil Wears Parada 2 on Digital Today! The Devil Wears Prada is iconic and the second film is a must buy, just like the first! 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” arrived on digital June 30, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home, and on 4K Ultra HD and […]
Building a Charcuterie Board! By Guest Writer By J. Stein! @Specialty_Food #fancyfoodshow #wefancy #summerfancyfoodshow #food
Nobody wants to see another boring charcuterie board. You need the correct mix of soft, hard, sweet, smokey, and interesting foods. Everyone has their favorite flavors and textures. When putting together a better board you need to think about just who will be eating it. The following brands mentioned below are all amazing choices when […]
Sauce Is Boss This Summer! By Guest Writer J. Stein! @Specialty_Food #fancyfoodshow #wefancy #summerfancyfoodshow #food
A great sauce elevates the foods they are on. They make a meal come alive and add flavor. Some sauces add texture and vibrant color to food to make them pop off plates. Picking the best sauce for a dish is key. Here are some amazing sauces for summer foods, grouped by what they pair […]
Marvelous Madrid by Guest Writer, J. Stein! #Madrid #Spain #travel #food #international
I find Madrid simply Marvelous for all that it offers its citizens and guests. The landscape is shaped by parks and beautiful architecture. The air is filled with the fragrance of stews, fried foods, and simmering spices. Hear church bells ringing and the faithful in the thousands going to worship in peace. Take an afternoon […]
Keith Haring Monopoly Game Review by Guest Writer George Gensler! @Hasbro #KeithHaring #Hasbro #HasbroGames #monopoly #gaypride #pride #toyfair #gifted #AFF
Our final Pride Month post is from WS Game Company and includes a Gay NYC icon. WS Game Company has created a Monopoly version using Keith Haring’s life, art, and legacy to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pop Shop, which was opened by Keith Haring in 1986. So, this is really both a Pride Month […]
Jonathan Adler Rainbow Hand Jigsaw Puzzle Review by Guest Writer George Gensler! @galisongift @NYNowMarket @TheToyAssoc #TFNY2026 #JonathanAdler #toyfairlife #pride #jigsawpuzzle #puzzle #gifted #AFF
We’ve got a new Fine Art in Toys review. Jonathan Adler’s Rainbow Hand is another wonderful puzzle from Galison. Jonathan Adler is famous for his pottery and interior design. His Rainbow Hand jigsaw puzzle is not only an expression of modern home décor, but it is also a great Pride Month gift for yourself or […]
Game of Queens Game Review by George Gensler, @chocophilenyc @laurencekingpub @hachetteus #PrideMonth #Pride #gaypride #gifted #AFF
Here is your weekly dose of Pride toys! We’re back with Laurence King and Greg Bailey with their Game of Queens. As with Drag Match, you don’t have to be a Ru Paul’s Drag Race fan to enjoy this game, but it doesn’t hurt. In fact, it might even help. What’s in the box? There […]
Toy Story 5 in Theaters June 19th! Plus Celeb Photos! #ToyStory5 @ToyStory #ToyStory @Pixar @Disney #Pixar #Disney
Toy Story 5 in Theaters June 19th! My favorite kids (and adults) movie franchise is back. I was blown away when Toy Story 4 came out as it had improved on the excellent three movies that came before. Toy Story 5 however is not the entertainment that its predecessors were. The toys are back in […]
Warsaw is Delicious! By Guest Writer, J. Stein! #Poland #Warsaw #travel #food #international
I was just in Warsaw to help open the Cervantes Institute’s Esteban Vicente exhibit with The Museum de Esteban Vicente of Segovia. As an American, I really never thought about Polish food one way or another. I thought sausage and perogies at most. I didn’t think about the place, architecturally or culturally. Well, I was […]
Segovia, Spain is a delicious destination! By Guest Writer, J. Stein! #Spain #Segovia #travel #food #international
Segovia, SPAIN is a strong pick if you want food, culture, fun, art, architecture, and history in a an easy to walk or drive location. The city is magical with an ancient aqueduct that greets you. The streets of the ancient city used to house the capital of Spain. Getting to Segovia from Madrid, one […]
Hape Toys and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Toy Collaboration is Brilliant! By Guest Writer George Gensler! @hapetoys @metmuseum @TheToyAssoc #TFNY2026 #fineart #toys #toyfairlife #puzzles #puzzle #AFF #gifted
Hape Toys and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Toy Collaboration is Brilliant! Hape Toys and the World-Famous New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art collaboration on Fine Art toys is brilliant! The MET Museum in NYC is located entirely in Central Park. A destination for almost every visitor to NYC, they come from all over […]
