Noun

toys

  1. Plural form of toy.

Verb

toys

  1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of toy.

Faroese

Noun

toys

  1. Indefinite genitive form of toy

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Thu Feb 11 16:23:49 2010

A toy is a thing used in play. Toys are usually associated with children and pets, but it is not unusual for adult beings and some non-domesticated dogs, cats, mice etc. to play with toys. Many items are processed to serve as toys, but goods, or (game-centric) services produced for other purposes can also be used as toys. A child may pick up a household item and "fly" it around pretending that it is an airplane, or an animal might play with a pinecone by batting at it, biting it, chasing it, or by throwing it up in the air. Some toys are produced primarily as collector's items and are not intended to be played with.

The origin of toys is prehistoric; dolls representing infants, animals, and soldiers, as well as representations of tools used by adults are readily found at archaeological sites. The origin of the word "toy" is unknown, but it is believed that it was first used in the 14th century.

Toys, and play in general, are important when it comes to growing up and learning about the world around us. The young use toys and play to discover their identity, help their bodies grow strong, learn cause and effect, explore relationships, and practice skills they will need as adults. Adults use toys and play to form and strengthen social bonds, teach, remember and reinforce lessons from their youth, discover their identity, exercise their minds and bodies, explore relationships, practice skills, and decorate their living spaces.

Toys are more than simple amusement, they and the ways that they are used profoundly influence many aspects of life.

Wooden toys of Channapatna, a town in India famous for its toys

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Fri Feb 19 01:14:02 2010

How important is rinsing toys after cleaning with bleach solution?
Q. How important is rinsing the toys after cleaning with bleach solution? Is it also safe to air dry without rinsing as long as child doesn't play with toys until dried completely?
Asked by Mrs.Lucky2U - Mon Dec 7 14:30:07 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i would rinse no matter what
Answered by pickmefirstplz - Mon Dec 7 15:12:30 2009

How do you clean your babies plastic toys? Is it safe to wipe toys with clorox disinfecting wipes?
Q. or using deluted bleach? I feel like just soap and water doesn't get them clean enough because it doesn't disinfect. What ways do you clean your babies toys?
Asked by Proud Mommy - Sat Jun 28 19:49:51 2008 - - 19 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I have been a licensed child care provider in my home for 20 years. I have also overseen the toy cleaning procedures for our church's nursery, toddler, and preschool rooms. For normal home use with toys that are played with mostly by just your own child, washing with soap and rinsing well is all it takes to keep toys clean. If other children visit your home and play with your child's toys then you may want to disinfect, but if they aren't sick it really isn't necessary. For my daycare, I regularly wash most plastic toys in the top shelf of my dishwasher. Teething toys, rattles, and anything that has been in a baby's mouth goes through the dishwasher if possible. Other things are washed in warm soapy water, rinsed well and placed in a… [cont.]
Answered by sevenofus - Sat Jun 28 20:13:32 2008

I have tons of toys and clothes that I would like to donate to orphanages in Africa. How do I do this?
Q. I have contacted numerous charities, but none are willing to accept items, only cash. I've even tried to find a direct address to an orphanage. I'm willing to pay to ship these things. I just can't imagine so many children without toys or books while we have so much not even being used. Any ideas or leads would be great!
Asked by tltoumbs24 - Tue Mar 11 02:18:19 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There are a number of reasons charities won't accept these donations for delivery overseas: -- the amount of shipping these items overseas, paying customs, moving the items overland to needy children, etc., is MASSIVE. It's much more affordable to buy such items *locally* -- donating clothes takes money and jobs away from local people who are making and selling clothes. -- charities want to put their resources into what children in Africa really, really need: education, training and health care. Your donation isn't among the critical priorities for serving children in Africa. Look around *locally* for a charity that will accept toys and clothes.
Answered by Jayne says READ MORE BOOKS - Tue Mar 11 03:34:03 2008

From Yahoo Answer Search: "toys"
Fri Feb 26 17:22:16 2010

Toys is a 1992 film about a very large family-owned toy company whose change of management threatens to make it a factory dedicated to producing only violent and war related toys.

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General Leland Zevo

  • The future is anarchy! I'm talking about lawlessness. I'm talking about the Lebanons of the future. I'm talking about the breakdown of the whole system. The military defending people against people. You won't get your appropriations waving that flag. There's no glory in that kind of warfare.

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Thu Feb 25 06:32:02 2010

Toy Soldiers - Planet Xbox 360
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Toy Soldiers

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So it was a breath of fresh air playing through Toy Soldiers, the first game in Microsoft's Block Party event on Xbox LIVE. Toy Soldiers takes you out to ...
Why is ATF ducking questions about 'toy gun' seizure? - Examiner.com
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Why is ATF ducking questions about ' toy gun' seizure?

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"Why is ATF seizing ' toy guns'?" I asked in my Feb. 28 Gun Rights Examiner column. We were discussing the bureau's seizure of a shipment of 30 Airsoft-type ...

ATF seizes toys at border, then warns of their danger American Thinker (blog)



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Flamboyant socialite buried with his toys - Independent Online
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Flamboyant socialite buried with his toys

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One of Hong Kong's most flamboyant socialites was buried on Tuesday with paper replicas of his gold and pink Rolls Royce cars and a selection of his most ...



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My collection of M A S K toys
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< Toys Felt a little more lighthearted today Santa Monica Pier CA

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The Issues with Plastic and Battery-Powered Toys | Squid Gone Green
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The Issues with Plastic and Battery-Powered Toys | Squid Gone Green

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Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:15:00 GM

Christmas is coming, and many people are tempted to buy plastic, battery-operate​d . toys. for their children or grandchildren. After all, plastic is durable,

QUALITY WOODEN TOYS AND GAMES from GummyLump.com Affgoo
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GummyLump.com knows what makes a great . toy. great: quality, value, staying power, and fun! GummyLump.com carries all the top brands of creative, stimulating . toys. and games, like Melissa & Doug, Automoblox, Alex, Kidkraft, Haba, ...

Apple iPhone App Magnets from Jailbreak Toys
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Check out these cool looking App icon fridge magnets that come from a company called Jailbreak . Toys. . Each set has 18 magnets that comprises a set of almost.

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Fri Mar 12 03:56:50 2010