Town Square Toys: The Original Blog

Not sure if you knew this or not, but before this blog about toys in the movies, we started a blog about the toys that we carry at Town Square Toys. It is a blog where we go a little more in depth about our toys; come and check it out. Thanks!

Zathura and the Really Big Oball

We were all watching the move Zathura the other day when I noticed something. What? You've never seen Zathura? You should. It is a really neat movie that I am sure your kids would love. Two boys find a board game that, once they start playing, magically sends their house into outer space for a fantastical adventure. The lizard aliens and the robot may frighten the youngest viewers, but that is about it. But I noticed that before the adventure starts, the younger brother is playing with an Oball; not just any Oball, but the Really Big Oball.

Anyway, we sell the Really Big Oball over at Town Square Toys. Actually we sell all different kinds and sizes of Oballs. You should check them out. They are a lot of fun to play with for kids and adults of all ages. And, it would be like you are a somewhat famous child actor, if you had your very own.

If you want more information about Zathura, you can check it out at The Internet Movie Database. It really is a fun film, starring Jonah Bobo, Josh Hutcherson, Dax Shepard, Kristen Stewart, and Tim Robbins.

Toys and Paper Dolls

When I first saw the movie, Toys, in theaters, I fell in love with it. I think, looking back that I fell in love with the design and concepts and cinematography more than anything. The style is just wonderful and still captures my imagination and captivates me. Somewhere in the back of my mind I think that I would love our toy store to be like the one in the movie.

The movie stars Robin Williams and Joan Cusack as the children of Kenneth Zevo, who is soon to pass away and leave the company, Zevo Toys, to someone in his family. Kenneth Zevo is played by the late Donald O'Connor, in a small but sweet role. Trouble arises when control of the company is handed over to Lt. General Leland Zevo, Kenneth's brother, played by Michael Gambon. More interesting than the drama, to me at least, is the inside view of this wonderful company. Joan Cusack's character, Alsatia, designs clothes for the paper dolls. She works her magic by designing full sized clothes and tests them out herself. It is just a small and unique example of how the company and this movie is designed.

Anyway, we sell a few different paper doll toys at Town Square Toys. There is the Alex Crafty Fashion Show, the Madeline Paper Dolls book, and even a paper doll game by eeBoo! You should come and check them out!

If you want more information about Toys, you can check it out at the The Internet Movie Database. It is a magical comedy with a little drama and a taste of Christmas, starring Robin Williams, Michael Gambon, Joan Cusack, Robin Wright Penn, LL Cool J, and Donald O'Connor.

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium and Town Square Toys

Did you ever see Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium? It is a pretty cute film, starring Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman, about a rather eccentric toy store owner and his fantastical toy store. Hoffman is, of course, Mr. Magorium and Portman is his somewhat unsure store manager, Molly. My kids loved the film. I was enthralled with the style and design of the toy store itself; it serves as an excellent background to the action as is, in a way, a character in its own right.

Throughout the movie, we noticed so many toys that we carry at Town square Toys. We kept pointing them out. "That Dragon! That is the Melissa and Doug Dragon." "Look over there, are some Ugly Dolls!." "See, on the floor are the tops and jack in the boxes that we carry."
The store is just filled to the brim with toys. So is our store! Come check it out.

If you want more information about Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, you can check it out at the The Internet Movie Database. It is a sweet film for kids of all ages, starring Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman, and Jason Bateman.

Elf and the Jack in the Box

Have you ever seen the movie, Elf? It is hilarious. I would say that it may be Will Ferrell's greatest film. His character is so filled with innocence and Christmas Spirit. I am not giving anything away to say that Ferrell's character, Buddy the elf, is really a human that is raised by elves. He tries to fit in, but it is obvious to everyone that he is not an elf. While working in the toy shop, he is relegated to test Jack in the Boxes. It is a pretty funny scene.

Anyway, we sell that very Jack in the Box at Town Square Toys. It is manufactured by Schylling Toys. Schylling makes some great toys. The actual Jack in the Box, doesn't laugh menacingly like the one in the move. It just operates like a normal Jack in the Box, playing the tune, Pop Goes the Weasel.

If you want more information about Elf, you can check it out at the The Internet Movie Database. It is a comedy, starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Mary Steenburgen, and Zooey Deschanel.

The Pursuit of Happyness and Rubik's Cube

Have you seen the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness? It is a pretty good movie. It stars Will Smith, who was nominated for an Oscar! I enjoyed the movie, but it was heart wrenching watching Smith's character go through so many trials and struggles. One cool scene was where he is showing his tenacity and determination. He shares a cab with someone and states that he can solve a Rubik's cube, having never done so before. Of course, he does it. Funny and awkward scene, I won't tell you how it ends.

Anyway, we sell the Rubik's Cube at Town Square Toys. Come and check it out and check out the other Rubik's toys we carry.

If you want more information about The Pursuit of Happyness, you can check it out at The Internet Movie Database. The move is a drama and stars Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton, and Brian Howe.