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Philatron Wire and Cable is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation, Flexy-Cord coiled electrical extension cords. A tangle-free extension cord solution, Flexy-Cord’s slinky-action functionality is designed to ensure a higher level of safety in both the workplace and in the household. Santa Fe Springs, CA (PRWEB) June 08, 2012 Philatron Wire and Cable is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation, coiled electrical extension cords. A tangle-free extension cord...

WAYNE, N.J., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1862, one brand has embodied whimsical, high-quality, innovative toys. Now celebrating its 150th Anniversary, FAO Schwarz is marking this rare milestone in the world of retail by unveiling a special gallery featuring prototype, original and early editions of some of the best-known toys in the world, alongside some nostalgic items from the FAO Schwarz archives. Displayed prominently throughout the famed flagship store in New York City,...

BRYAN, Ohio, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Following decades of rivalry at retail shelves, the world famous Etch A Sketch® and Slinky® battle it out for the title of favorite classic toy of all time. Launching on February 12th, www.SlinkyVsEtchASketch.com will provide a forum where voters can select which of the two should be crowned winner of this fun-loving competition- and even submit light-hearted videos demonstrating why their favorite is so special to them. Top videos for each toy...

A worker at a New York City laundromat said she was shocked when what she thought was a toy 4-foot-long boa constrictor behind a stack of clothes began to move. Erika Vega, 27, said she didn't think much of the snake behind the clothes she was preparing to wash until it revealed itself to be the real thing by slithering, the New York Post reported Wednesday. It's alive! It's alive! Vega recalled herself as screaming. Animal control officers reunited the 9-pound boa, Slinky, with its owner,...

By Alice T. Carter, The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Jul. 10--As a parent as well as the creator of "The Wonder Bread Years," Pat Hazell has a problem. Where Hazell sees props, his sons Keaton, 5, and Tucker, 7, see toys. That's understandable. "The Wonder Bread Years" is a comedic and nostalgic salute to the baby boomer era. Those were the decades of dawning kid consumerism that unleashed a cornucopia of gotta-have-it toys that included Slinky, Mr. Potato Head, Rock'em Sock'em Robots...