Happy Thanksgiving!

We won't be blogging tomorrow or Friday but that doesn't mean we aren't still playing. Chris Byrne, aka The Toy Guy, is on the road and talking toys. You can keep up on his every move by following along with his Twitter Page.

Our Gaming Guru, Jeff McKinney, plans to spend the next few days catching up on some video games (when he isn't eating) and reviewing online at theToyGuy.com. You can check out Jeff's latest review of the new Cooking Mama World Kitchen now at Time to Play Magazine.

Until next week, have a great Thanksgiving from everyone at theToyGuy.com

JCPenney Recalls Arizona Newborn and Infant Pants

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with J.C. Penney Corporation, announced a voluntary recall of Arizona Newborn and Infant Denim Pants due to a choking hazard. The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.

The recall involves Arizona brand newborn and infant girl’s and boy’s denim pants. They were sold in sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months and 6-9 months. Only those pants made in Bangladesh are affected; pants made in China are not included in the recall. The country of origin is located on a label sewn into the waistband. These pants were sold exclusively at JCPenney stores nationwide and at www.jcp.com from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $15.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pants and return them to any JCPenney store for a full refund. Pants purchased through the firm’s Web site may be returned to the Catalog Desk at any JCPenney store. For more information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit JCPenney’s Web site at www.jcp.com.

This Week's New Video Games

Nintendo DS
Age of Empires: Mythologies
All Star Cheer Squad
Animal Boxing
Chrono Trigger DS
Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force
Emma in the Mountains
Garfield Gets Real
Neopets Puzzle Adventure
Personal Trainer: Cooking
Syberia
Ultimate Band

Nintendo Wii
Cake Mania: In The Mix
King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga
Skate City Heroes
Ski and Shoot
Ultimate Band

PC
Call of Atlantis
CSI: NY - The Game
Emergency Hospital
Holly: A Christmas Tale Deluxe
Neopets Puzzle Adventure
Puzzlegeddon

PS2
Army Men: Soldiers of Misfortune

PS3
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

PSP
Mytran Wars

Xbox360
Banjo-Kazooie
Emergency Hospital
Sonic Unleashed
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix
Winter Sports 2 - The Next Challenge

Target Recalls Dive Sticks

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Target announced a voluntary recall of Dive Sticks for posing an impalement hazard to young children. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

The recalled dive sticks were sold in a bundle of three in multiple colors: light blue, aqua green, fluorescent yellow, royal blue, and red. The tag accompanying the dive sticks contains: “Dive Toys” or “Diving Game” and has a white small parts warning label in the upper right hand corner. The words “Made in China” are printed in the lower right hand corner. These items were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008 for about $1.

Consumers should take the recalled dive sticks away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.target.com

Toys Shown on Today's Live With Regis & Kelly

Following is the of toys that Chris Byrne, The Toy Guy, had with him on today's Live With Regis & Kelly.

In order of appearance:

PAWPALZ HUSH LITTLE MONKEY
Toys 'R' Us exclusive
ages 3 and up
$19.99

PAWPALZ CHATTERING CHICO
Toys 'R' Us exclusive
ages 3 and up
$19.99

SHAKE ‘N BOBBLES ATV
from Funrise
ages 2 and up
$9.99

ENVIRO-BLOX
from Cadaco
ages 3 and up
$4.99 - $14.99

GLITTER LAVA
from Horizon
ages 3 and up
$7.99

PJ SPARKLES
from Zizzle
ages 3 and up
$19.99

CRAYOLA 64 BOX
from Crayola
ages 3 and up
$4.99

CRAYOLA PIP SQUEAKS MIX EMS MARKERS
from Crayola
ages 3 and up
$3.99-$9.99

GUESS WHAT I AM!
from Techno Source
ages 3 and up
$17.99

KARITO KIDS
from KidsGive
ages 3 and up
$19.99

POLLY POCKET POP N SWAP
from Mattel
ages 4 and up
$1.99 - $39.99

GREEN EGGS AND HAM SPEEDY DINER GAME
from I Can Do That Games
ages 4 - 8
$19.99

GATOR GOLF
from Hasbro
ages 4 and up
$19.99

HEAD BANGERS
from Funrise
ages 5 and up
$19.99

COLOR ME GEMZ JEWELRY BOX
from Fisher-Price
ages 5 and up
$19.99

BAKUGAN
from Spin Master
ages 6 and up
Battle Brawlers –$2.99 - $12.99
Bakurack Collector Case – $19.99
Deka Bakugan –$10.99
Deluxe Monster –$14.99

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: HIP HOP DANCE JAMMER
from Zizzle
ages 6 and up
$14.99

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SING AND LIGHT HEADSET MIC
from Zizzle
ages 6 and up
$19.99

HANNAH MONTANA TIME 2 TEXT
from Publications International
ages 6 and up
$16.99

MY MEEBAS
from Mattel
ages 6 and up
$19.99

CLICKABLES DISNEY FAIRIES COLLECTION
from TechnoSource
ages 7 and up
Charms - $5.99
Charm Bracelet - $9.99
Friendship Bracelet - $19.99
LCD Game - $19.99

CHAOTIC
from TC Digital Games
ages 7 and up
M’arrillian Invasion TM Starter Decks - $13.99
M’arrillian Invasion: Beyond The Doors TM Booster Packs - $3.99
Collectible Tin and Scanner Deck Case - $19.99

RYAN OAKES MAGIC TRICKS
from Cadaco
ages 7 and up
$14.99

The Toy Guy on Live With Regis & Kelly

Chris Byrne, aka The Toy Guy, will be paying a visit to Live With Regis & Kelly tomorrow, November 18! Chris will have a sleigh-full of great and affordable gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season. Wait until you see how many awesome toys there are available right now for under $20!

Tune into Live tomorrow to see Chris and check back here after the show for the full list of toys.

Razor USA Recalls PowerWing Three-Wheeled Scooters

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Razor USA, announced a voluntary recall of the Razor® PowerWing™ Three-Wheeled Scooters due to a laceration hazard. The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

The PowerWing is a three-wheeled scooter, which was sold in either black or silver. The recall includes products with serial numbers beginning with:
The serial number is located on the bottom of the scooter near the front wheel. Products with an oval sticker next to the serial number with a “V” followed by any letter (example VE, VF, VG, etc.) are not included in the recall.

These scoters were sold by authorized retailers nationwide and online from October 2007 through September 2008 for about $100.

Parents should immediately stop children from using the product. Do not return the product to retailers. Contact Razor for a set of free replacement foot platforms. For additional information, contact Razor USA at (800) 314-9870 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.razor.com/recall

Disney's Digi-Pod Photo Displayer

Disney and Japan's SegaToy have the perfect way for you to display all those digital pictures you took on your last family vacation to Disney world. It's the Mickey Mouse Digi-Pod! This Mickey-themed, digital photo displayer features a 1.5 LCD photo frame that can store 43 images and receive data from your PC via USB. The Mickey Mouse Digi-Pod, which costs around $50, is currently available in black, white, pink and baby blue and can be purchased online here.

This Week's New Video Games

MAC
Top Chef: The Game
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King

Nintendo DS
AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack
Amazing Adventures: The Forgotten Ruins
Animal Crossing: City Folk
Call of Duty: World at War
Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force
Drivers Ed Portable
Guinness World Records: The Video Game
Guitar Hero: On Tour
Mushroom Men: Rise of the Fungi
National Geographic Panda
Shaun White Snowboarding
Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- Jedi Alliance
Ultimate Band

Nintendo Wii
Big League Sports
Call of Duty: World at War
FaceBreaker K.O. Party
Guinness World Records: The Videogame
Hasbro Family Game Night
Imagine: Party Babyz
M&M's Beach Party
Monkey Mischief
Mortimer Beckett and the Secrets of Spooky Manor
Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars
Party Games 20: Family Friendly Fun
Pet Pals: Animal Doctor
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party
Rock Revolution
Rubik's World
Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- Lightsaber Duels
Totally Spies! Totally Party
Ultimate Band

PC
Call of Duty: World at War PC
Chronicles of Mystery: Scorpio Ritual
EVE Online: Quantum Rise
Luxor: Quest for the Afterlife
Petz Horse Club
Top Chef: The Game
World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King

PS2
Guitar Hero World Tour
Hasbro Family Game Night
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
Totally Spies! Totally Party

PS3
Call of Duty: World at War
Mirror's Edge
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
Rock Revolution

PSP
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009

Xbox360
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Call of Duty: World at War
Mirror's Edge
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
Rock Revolution
Shaun White Snowboarding

Harry Potter Bookends Recalled

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Giftco Inc., announced a voluntary recall of Harry Potter Bookends due to a violation of the lead paint standard. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

This recall involves poly-stone bookends painted and shaped in the characters of the Harry Potter book series. Bookend characters include Harry Potter, Hedwig and Hermione, and Crookshank. These items were sold at elementary school fundraising programs and discount and dollar stores nationwide from June 2004 through January 2006 for between $3 and $28.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bookends away from children and return them to Giftco for a refund. For additional information, contact Giftco Inc. toll-free at (888) 448-6728 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://mail.giftcoinc.com

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