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#Cybertron’s Web Page

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Boulevard/3156/

If you’re a Transformers fan, or you want to talk with other TF fans, you need to see this page. #Cybertron is a channel on the DALNet IRC Network (IRC stands for Internet Relay Chat). The site also provides information on how to join IRCs, where to get the software, and the general rules of conduct.

1-800-BEARGRAM

http://www.beargram.com/

If you need to send a teddy bear anywhere in the country, either personalized or standard, contact these folks. They have bears for every occasion and message.

All Around the World Tams

http://members.tripod.com/~vvillage/tamagotchi.html

A fan’s site of Tamagotchi pets, the virtual pets from Japan. While the spelling is a little shaky in spots, the images of “Tamas” from around the world are neat, and the entire site is very sweetly done. A real labor of love.

The Copernicus Homepage

http://www.1q.com/copernicus/

A store specializing in toys of the imagination for adults—optical illusions, craft kits, puzzles, and the like. You can email for a complete catalog.

CToys® Virtual Beanie Mall

http://www.angelfire.com/nj/beaniebabies/shoplink.html

Tired of standing in line for Beanie Babies? Order them over the Internet! This site lists those stores (including home pages) that will take orders. They also list other Beanie Baby products, links, and services.

Deni’s Vintage Barbie Collection

http://www.tir.com/~davidson/

A serious collector of vintage Barbie dolls, Deni lists the things she wants and the items she’s selling, and has ID guides available to help identify which doll you have and when it was manufactured. Lots of Barbie and Barbie-related photos.

Doll/Barbie Store Directory

http://www.fix.net/surf/barbie/

This site plans on listing every store in the world that carries dolls or Barbie. If you want to know the stores in your area, or wish to see your store listed, check out this site. If the desired store has a home page, you can jump there from the link at this site.

Dr. Toy

http://www.drtoy.com/drtoy/index.html

Gives advice on what to buy for the children in your family. Rates the 100 best toys, plus sorts them by type (games, books, arts & crafts), and by age. Also includes the best toys to take on vacation—a must during those long hours in the car.

The Dummy Doctor

http://gramercy.ios.com/~asemok/dummies.html

A commercial site offering “handcrafted professional ventriloquial figures,” plus puppets and marionettes for both professional and hobbyist. Also does repair and evaluation of vintage dummies and puppets.

The Gallery of Monster Toys

http://members.aol.com/raycastile/page1.htm

The creator of this site says it best: “Vintage monster toys are typically overlooked by collectors, largely because they seem obsolete in today’s world. The toys in this gallery are not, for the most part, “slick” or “hyper-detailed.” They are humble and imperfect. They depict flawed, tortured creatures. These toys capture a time when horror was fun.” A truly fun site for anyone who still loves monster movies.

Moto-Mini Motorcycle Collectibles

http://www.mshopper.eurografix.com/motomini.htm

Presents an online catalog of Moto-Mini’s collectible motorcycle models.

The Official LEGO World Wide Web Site

http://www.lego.com/

Aimed primarily at kids, this site lists the LEGO toy groups (LEGO, Duplo, etc.) and provides a parent guide, a Web surfer’s club (so kids can list or make their own LEGO sites), and games to play on the Internet. Also has listings of who to contact to get the various toys in every country.

PGT Toys

http://www.tias.com/stores/pgt/

Offers a variety of unusual toys for sale. TV and movie toys, superheroes, and novelty items are included. Prices and purchasing information provided.

Toy Market

http://www.toymarket.com/

An online magazine dedicated to toy collecting and other collectibles. Place an ad yourself, or read the classified ads (updated regularly) to see what items are available. There’s also a search engine to speed up your search for that special something.

Toys For Tots

http://www.toysfortots.org/

The U.S. Marine Reserve program Toys For Tots is described in complete detail at this site. It goes into the history, the Foundation that helps to support the program, its corporate sponsors, and most importantly how you can help.

Trouble in Toyland

http://www.pirg.org/pirg/consumer/products/toy/97/index.htm

You probably know that some toys are considered unsafe for kids. What you may not know is why—and how that’s determined. This Web site discusses the history of toy safety legislation, plus what’s currently being done to protect kids from unsafe toys. It also shows how some manufacturers are getting around the legislation.

Truckaholic

http://www.truckaholic.com/

Dedicated to die-cast trucks and other automotive collectibles, the site shows photos of key pieces of the collection, plus items for sale. Also has links to related sites.

The Virtual Toy Store

http://www.halcyon.com/uncomyn/home.html

Targeted toward science fiction and fantasy enthusiasts. Offers a fully interactive toy store, complete with sound and video clips. Specializes in hard-to-find gifts, toys, T-shirts, and jewelry.

The World of Breyer Model Horses

http://www.aa.net/~cascade

A model horse mail-order service that offers all current Breyer model horses and accessories. Also carries a wide variety of discontinued and used models. Includes links to other model horse sites.

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