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10-Year-Old Boy Dreams of Emerald Train LEGO Set — And LEGO Makes It Come True [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:00:18 +0000

Do you remember when you were a kid and you wanted something so bad, you would think about it night and day? That bicycle, BB gun, Barbie dream house or whatever you coveted, consumed your entire life.That describes this little boy who, at first site, fell in love with the Emerald Train Lego set. James [...]

My Favorite Christmas Toys I Received When I Was a Kid [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:15:53 +0000

When asked what my favorite Christmas gift I received as a child, I responded with “any and all board games!” Board games were really popular when I was a kid in the ’70s. Yes, I said the ’70s. Here are a few of some of those board games that I was crazy about: REBOUND A [...]

How the Hot Toys For Christmas Have Changed

Nora Schreiber — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:16:50 +0000

With Christmas coming soon, parents will be headed to the stores to buy that hot new toy that secures them as the coolest parent in their child's eyes. But, the hot toy of the season changes every year. What was popular when I was a child is completely different to the high tech gifts of today.

86 Million Shoppers Are Expected To Shop On Black Friday [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:15:48 +0000

Black Friday is just a few days away and stores are preparing for the estimated 86 million shoppers who will be coming through their doors. Are you sure you want to get in the middle of all that!? In fact, some stores even put their employees through training so they are better prepared for the [...]

Stolen Toys Replaced By Generous East Texans – Toy Drive [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:10:27 +0000

Who could forget the news of toys stolen from a warehouse used by the Gregg County Child Welfare board, that were intended to go to local foster children. So sad! But East Texans are not taking this lying down. The Longview Fire department is hosting a toy drive this weekend at Longview Mall Parking Lot from 9AM to 5PM to replace those stolen toys!

'Old Fashioned' Toys For Christmas – Top 7

Amy Austin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:46:35 +0000

Remember as a kid how simple, yet fun the toys were? Before video games, computers and high tech. When riding bikes and using your imagination was all you had. I think those days were the best! This got me reminiscing on some of my favorite “old fashioned” if you want to call it that, toys. [...]