SqwishLand in Kidstop's Top 5 Holiday Gift Ideas

Finding gifts for kids can be such a challenge since there are a ton of choices available nowadays. CherylStyle.com and Kidstop Toys and Books give us tips on what toys your kids would surely love to get this holiday season.

I had so much fun talking to Kate Tanner from Kidstop Toys and Books, Phoenix-based independent toy store, about gift ideas this season! Watch the video "Top 5 Holiday Gift Ideas" below and participate to win some awesome giveaways. Plus, included is a special discount for all the CherylStyle fans on Kidstop Toys website!  

Gift giving is one of my favorite things during the holidays, but with three kids and a ton of nieces and nephews it can be a challenge to find things they don't already have! Luckily, I have a special elf that shares the latest and greatest toys and games. This year I am happy to pass my finds along to you!

Read more at http://www.cherylstyle.com/blog/2011/12/7/pick-of-the-week-kidstop-toys/

DIY SqwishLand in Daily Tribune's Top Toy List

Daily Tribune rounded up this year's hottest toys and SqwishLand's DIY SqwishLand made the list!

“Peyton, 5, really liked being able to paint and was surprised by how great the colors showed up.”

The DIY SqwishLand makes a perfect Christmas gift for crafty kids this holiday season. They can design their very own unique SqwishLander in a bigger 5-inch blank canvas of the famous soft ‘n squishy toy capsules. When done with their masterpiece, they also have the chance to be the next big SqwishLand toy designer with the DIY SqwishLand Talent Search. All they need to do is upload the pictures of their design at http://diysqwishland.com/ and gather enough “Likes” to win as a monthly finalist. Six monthly finalists will contend for the grand prize where the winning design will be mass produced and collected by kids from all over the world!

Purchase a DIY SqwishLand art kit today at http://shop.sqwishland.com/

Read the full article of Daily Tribune at http://www.dailytribune.com/articles/2011/11/22/news/doc4ecbd994dcf5b366520836.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Kidstop Celebrates SqwishLand Day!

SqwishLand fans were given a Sqwishtastic treat last October 29, 2011, when Kidstop Toys & Books held a SqwishLand Day for them to get creative and paint their own unique SqwishLanders with the DIY SqwishLand art kits. Monty the Sqwrog, SqwishLand's official mascot, was also there to join the fun with the Kidstop crew and SqwishLand fans.

The kids were given a chance to shine by uploading pictures of their DIY SqwishLand designs on the Kidstop official Facebook page. Kidstop will also be giving away a Magic Ball full of SqwishLand toys (24 SqwishLand toy capsules and 6 RARE and SUPER RARE ones) to the creator of the DIY SqwishLand design with the most number of Facebook likes.

You too can create and paint your own SqwishLander when you get your DIY SqwishLand art kit at SqwishLand’s official online toy store at http://shop.sqwishland.com/. But don't just stop there. You can submit your design in the DIY SqwishLand Talent Search by logging in at http://www.diysqwishland.com/.  A ton of Sqwishtastic prizes await the winning design!

Sqwishland Toys For a Birthday Bucket List

What gift ideas would be great for young kids? SqwishLand toys, of course! Take it from Mom Blogger, Whitney from www.mommieswithstyle.com:

Sqwishland Sqwiknies (not to be confused with Squinkies. Oh, I know.) These are at least cheaper than their counterparts. These little rubber animals come in small balls. The Sqwinkie itself has a small hole on it’s stomach so you can decorate with the Sqwinkie – Cole added a “bracelet” to his bucket where you can change and swap out Sqwinkies and wear them. A tube of 6 Sqwishland animals is $4.99. (Great stocking stuffer!)

Check out http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/5-year-old-boy-birthday-wish-list/comment-page-1/ for more birthday gift ideas!

SqwishLand Bags 2 New Awards from The National Parenting Center

SqwishLand's 2 hottest toys, DIY SqwishLand and the Soft 'N Squishy SqwishLand Bracelet received another pair of awards to put up on the SqwishLand awards shelf. This time it's the Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center (TNPC). Here's what TNPC had to say about the SqwishLand toys:


DIY SqwishLand

Chances are somewhere in your town there is a ceramics painting center where you can go and paint ceramic or clay pieces. They are popular for groups, families, parties and the like. The problem with these places, according to our testers, is that they are cost prohibitive. SqwishLand is bringing the party home and at a much more affordable price. Just take out the parrot and let your child have at it. Depending on the level of intricacy and detail, it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours to complete but for just under $10, the price can't be beat. Finally, kids can take digital pictures of their painted masterpiece and upload it to the SqwishLand site, then other kids vote on it to determine each month’s design winner. Ultimately a grand prize winner will have their design made into an actual SqwishLand toy.

Soft 'N Squishy SqwishLand Bracelet

It’s official, bracelets are the new hot toy/accessory and SqwishLand is right on the leading edge of the craze. Start with a soft bracelet and attach your SqwishLand toys to it, then keep adding or trading or rearranging them so that it’s never the same bracelet twice. There is an additional component here which is the associated online world that each SqwishLander can be a part of. This extra level of fun and interactivity really had parents sold on the value. The social experience of kids sharing, trading and communicating about their creations was a marvel for http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifparents to witness.

Read more about TNPC's award for SqwishLand at http://worldbookandnews.com/banking-and-financial-services/finance/175756-SqwishLand-Adds-A-Pair-of-National-Parenting-Center-2011-Fall-Seals-of-Approval-To-Its-Award.html

Thank you TNPC for this recognition! Get your DIY SqwishLand art kit and Soft 'N Squishy SqwishLand Bracelet at the official SqwishLand online toy store http://shop.sqwishland.com/.

Press Release: What's New in SqwishLand?

SqwishLand, the hit kid-friendly virtual world for kids, never runs out of surprises for its avid fans. Kicking off the month of October, SqwishLand unveiled a mini makeover with the new Forest Theme. Players can now check out the new SqwishMap that features a revamped Sqwicnic, Sqwiver and Sqwaterfalls on their next visit at SqwishLand. The environment may be new in the SqwishLand Forest, but familiar SqwishLand faces will still be seen hanging out in these rooms like Lala the Sqwoala who's still sleeping on his food and Chef Sqwear whipping up the most delicious Sqwababs in all of SqwishLand.

Opposite the new Forest Theme are mysterious big clouds with what seems to be tower cranes. SqwishLand fans should stay tuned because they are in for a Sqwishtastic surprise!

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Press Release: Polly Want a Painter

SqwishLand Adds A Pair of National Parenting Center 2011 Fall Seals of Approval To Its Awards Birdcage

For years we’ve heard “Polly want a cracker, Polly want a cracker.” But as any unpainted parrot kit owner can tell you, these fine-feathered friends are now squawking, “Polly want a painter!” And according to The National Parenting Center, because kids can have tons of creative fun turning a plain, toy parrot into a winged rainbow, the D.I.Y. SqwishLand Polly is getting painted, a cracker and a National Parenting Center 2011 Fall Seal of Approval Award.

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Press Release: SqwishLand Adds A Pair of National Parenting Center 2011 Fall Seals of Approval To Its Awards Birdcage

Scottsdale, AZ (September 22, 2011) – For years we’ve heard “Polly want a cracker, Polly want a cracker.” But as any unpainted parrot kit owner can tell you, these fine-feathered friends are now squawking, “Polly want a painter!” And according to The National Parenting Center, because kids can have tons of creative fun turning a plain, toy parrot into a winged rainbow, the D.I.Y. SqwishLand Polly is getting painted, a cracker and a National Parenting Center 2011 Fall Seal of Approval Award.

Here’s what the bird-loving judges at the National Parenting Center had to say about the D.I.Y. SqwishLand Parrot (after they’d cleaned up their mess, of course):

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JmanandMillerBug.com: SqwishLand Review

"Do you remember the fad that swept the nation a few years ago when squishy, cute pencil top characters were first introduced?  Well, I do!  Every child wanted to collect them all to showcase atop their pencils!  These SqwishLand characters were available in vending machines and were an instant hit!  My J-Man had several and they were also used at his school that year as a "treasure box" reward!  They were very sought after!

Well, the Soft `n squishy™ characters are back with a whole new line of fun for the kiddos!  From do it yourself projects to the awesome online game, squishies are everywhere!  The online game even has over 740,000 monthly active users!  Wow!"

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GiftShopMag.com: Anne McGilvray & Co Hired to Rep Squishland in Six U.S. States

"Veteran sales representative firm Anne McGilvray & Company is now representing SqwishLand in California, Nevada, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.

The soft ‘n squishy rubber SqwishLand collectibles have sold an incredible 100 million units in the past five years and were previously available only in vending machines. They can now be found in retail packs on store shelves nationwide."


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Press Release: SqwishLand goes social with SqwishLaunch Pad

September 15, 2011 -- The SqwishLaunch Pad is a cool new feature that welcomes players by keeping them up-to-date with the latest happenings in their favorite virtual world.

Features:
Users see who among their SqwishLand Buddies are leveling up
Players get updates on their buddies' Quest progress
Users’ photos are shared with their SqwishLand Buddies
Buddy list shows who’s online
Users get notifications for new Buddy requests
Dashboard features the latest SqwishLand news and updates
Icons give users instant access to game features

And many more Sqwishtastic surprises!

A new and more comprehensive profile page is also included in the SqwishLaunch Pad. The profile page displays the user's items, photos, and each pet SqwishLander's levels with a Feed button.

SqwishLand Checklist

The online world of SqwishLand.com is based on the popular toy craze—the soft n' squishy pencil toppers in toy capsules called SqwishLanders. With hundreds of SqwishLand toy designs ranging from Regular to Ultra Rare that kids can collect, SqwishLand has added a new feature in the in-game SqwishGallery that allows users to tick the SqwishLanders that they already have in their collection. The SqwishGallery provides a complete list of all SqwishLander designs, making it easy for collectors to keep track of their toys.

The SqwishLand toys come to life in the online game where players can raise them as virtual pets. Each toy comes with a SqwishCode that serves as an entry pass in the virtual world. When a SqwishCode is first entered in the game, players will get a 30-day free Premium Membership. The succeeding SqwishCodes entered can then be used to redeem the virtual cash called Sqwash, and to unlock fun new bonuses like costumes for their avatar, homes, and more.

SqwishLand.com is absolutely free for everyone. Users can subscribe to a Premium Membership that gives them access to more areas and to play more minigames, helping them to level up faster in the game. Together with their virtual SqwishLander pets, players can interact with one another and join the community activities to win Sqwash and cool prizes.

SqwishLand is developed by SqwishLand LLC, a company based in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company develops SqwishLand in three ecosystems, offline (physical goods), online (virtual world, online gaming, Facebook and YouTube) and mobile (iTunes Apps and Android). It is the first truly integrated toy and entertainment line for kids aged 6 to 13. The online game, SqwishLand.com, is designed and managed by the SqwishLand team in Manila, Philippines.

Opportunity LOL Reviews: D.I.Y. SqwishLand Figures

"Looking for rainy day projects to allow your children to use their creativity? Appropriate for ages five and older, these do-it-yourself kits are affordable sources of entertainment. If you're also trying to get your children comfortable on the computer then the SqwishLand brand is an incredibly useful resource. In this day and age the future is online. Having your kids engaged in a safe online gaming world such as SqwishLand will help them develop their typing skills and so much more!"

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Moms Rave About SqwishLand Toys

September 9, 2011 -- SqwishLand toys have been creating a big buzz with mom bloggers worldwide, including Erin of Real Moms Real Views. Erin blogs, “We have about 40 of the tiny, soft, little collectible toys. They draw houses with chalk on the driveway and play with these little toys for hours. They are all different animals and are as cute as can be. These little guys have been a favorite of ours for about a year”.

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Blogfully.net's SqwishLand Review

"I’ll be honest with you…I wasn’t at all familiar with SqwishLand toys until Patience and Piper received their very own DIY SqwishLand ‘paint-your-own’ SqwishLander. Now that we’ve experienced the fun, together, I’ll most definitely be telling sharing the news about them with others."

-Barb of Blogfully.net

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RealMomsRealViews.com: SqwishLand Review

"They are officially called Soft ‘n Squishy, buy my kids call these darling little toys “squishies”.  We have about 40 of the tiny, soft, little collectible toys.  They draw houses with chalk on the driveway and play with these little toys for hours. "


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Families.com - Squishland: Fun Place to Play Online

"I am not sure what the appeal is to tiny toys but there is undoubtedly an appeal. Children seem to love tiny toys they can take with them in their pocket, collect, trade, and play pretend with. I remember being a child and loving my little Smurf and Strawberry Shortcake figures. Remember Clown Arounds in the 80s? I had a million of those little guys as well. Maybe the appeal is being able to take your little imaginative play land with you wherever you go. The same imaginative play and fun comes in a tiny package; Sqwishland."

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SqwishLanders are the next ‘It’ Toys

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In the toy industry, there will always be that toy that gets its well-deserved time in the spotlight. Last year, Silly Bandz was the ‘It’ toy for kids. This year, with kids going back to school, the very affordable colorful rubber pencil toppers known as SqwishLanders are predicted to become the next ‘It’ toys.

Very light on the pocket, SqwishLanders are toy collectibles that are popularly bought at vending machines. Developed by Scottsdale-based toymaker SqwishLand LLC, these small rubber critters are encapsulated with a code that kids can enter in the online game, SqwishLand.com where SqwishLanders come to life.

“The vending-machine industry is an antique business model—you put a quarter in a machine and crank something out. With our website, we’ve added 21st century technology,” SqwishLand co-founder, Graeme Warring said in an interview with The Arizona Republic.

Since their launch in 2006, SqwishLand LLC has sold about 100 million SqwishLanders. In the online game, kids can register for free to play minigames, join the community activities, earn SqwishLand XP points and level up with their SqwishLand pets. It currently has close to 700,000 active users since its launch a year ago.

SqwishLanders have become more than just vending toys. SqwishLand LLC also developed toys based on the popular collectible toy craze—from SqwishLand art kits, toy bracelets, to iPhone apps and the much-awaited Android app. The company is also holding a SqwishLand design contest, the DIY SqwishLand Talent Search, where they are on a hunt for the next SqwishLand toy collectible design made by SqwishLand fans.

It’s not only the SqwishLanders in capsules that are creating a buzz in the toy industry. Recently, Dr. Toy, the world’s first website that offers professional guidance on the best in toys and educational products, awarded two SqwishLand toys. The DIY SqwishLand art kit and Soft ‘n Squishy Bracelets were given the Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Children’s Product for 2011 title.

The original SqwishLander toys in capsules have also received a couple of awards including the Top Fun Award by Tillywig Toy Awards Program, Media Of The Year Award by Creative Child Magazine’s 2011, and 2011’s Most Innovative Toy Award by the 10th Annual Philippine TOYCON 2011.

The craze that started in the United States has now made its way to toy markets in North America, and recently in Australia, Philippines, and China. A Europe SqwishLand invasion is also in the works.
“We see it as very expandable,” Lauri Logue of SqwishLand LLC, told The Arizona Republic.

What’s in store for SqwishLand? Warring added that they’re hoping to bring in an outside investor to help continue growing their brand within the next year. He also envisions SqwishLand play centers and even a television show in the near future.

GiftShopMag.com: Squishlanders Hugh Each Other..

August 15th, 2011

Squishlanders Hugh Each Other to Celebrate Winning the 2011 Creative Child Award

Press Release
Hugs all around! As those who play in this fabulous, virtual world know, the fun-loving Sqwishlanders are always smiling and having fun, so all the hugs must be to celebrate an especially happy occasion. And it is… the judges at Creative Child just bestowed Sqwishland with its 2011 Media of the Year Award.

To receive a Creative Child award, products are thoughtfully reviewed by the very folks who buy them – moms, educators and caregivers. Only one product per category can win a Media of the Year award. For each category, additional winners are awarded either the Preferred Choice Award or the Seal of Excellence. All winners must exceed expectations for nurturing creativity and education in children.
Sqwishland website with 12pk SqwishLanders for online play • Ages 4+ • $9.99 2011 Media Of The Year Award in the Online Interactive Play category


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Sqwishland Toys Featured on AZCentral.com

Tiny, colorful rubber Sqwishies animals usher in new craze 
by Kevin Cirilli - Aug. 10, 2011 12:00 AM
The Arizona Republic

"Silly Bandz are out and Sqwishies are in, at least according to Phoenix sixth-grader Alyssa Maldonado.

Scottsdale-based toy maker Sqwishland LLC is banking that kids headed back to school agree with her and continue to purchase the marble-size, colorful rubber animals, priced starting at a quarter in vending machines."

Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/business/articles/2011/08/09/20110809scottsdale-based-sqwishies-tiny-rubber-animals-craze.html#ixzz1UhPFXKiP

Zibbers Now Canadian Distributor for Sqwishland

SCOTTSDALE, AZ 2011-08-02 - Toronto-based Zibbers Inc. is now the exclusive Canadian distributor of SqwishLand, the company behind the soft 'n squishy™ rubbery characters that come with a code for online gameplay.

Previously available only in vending machines, SqwishLand's products can now be found in specialty, drug, craft and toy stores. The company has sold 100 million of the collectibles in the five years they've been on the market. SqwishLand.com has close to 700,000 active monthly users.

Zibbers, Inc. will help bring two new SqwishLand products to market in Canada: The DIY SqwishLand Kit and the SqwishLand soft 'n squishy™ bracelet. They'll also increase distribution of the original SqwishLand soft 'n squishy™ characters and online game codes in capsules.

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Hassle-free Shopping with Sqwishland Online Toy Store

Sqwishland has recently launched its newest online toy store, http://shop.sqwishland.com, in cooperation with Shopatron, an American eCommerce solutions provider.

Guaranteed secure and safe, the Sqwishland online toy store provides Sqwishland fans with the convenience of online shopping. The Sqwishland online toy store lets kids grow their Sqwishland toy collection with just a few clicks here and there. Using a credit card or a PayPal account, with the help of their parents, kids can now purchase Sqwishland toy collectibles like the DIY Sqwishland, Soft N’ Squishy Bracelet, 6 Pack Sqwishland Tubes, Mystery Capsule, Party Mix and many more.
Ordering from the site is easy as pie. The site uses a shopping cart system that handles purchases efficiently and calculates the total cost before the buyer checks out. This system will be very helpful in keeping each shopper’s purchase within their budget.

Aside from the online toy store, Sqwishland toys are commonly bought at various retail stores and vending machines. The toys are a collectible craze with kids in the United States of America and have recently made their way to toy stores in Australia and Philippines.

The toys are tied into an online game, Sqwishland.com, where the Sqwishland toys come to life as virtual pets for the players. Each Sqwishland toy is encapsulated with a strip of paper with 14 digits, this is known as a SqwishCode. The SqwishCode serves as the entry pass for players in the online game where they can use it to unlock fun new bonuses, outfits, homes, virtual Sqwishland pets and so much more.

In the online game, players can interact with each other, join the community activities and play minigames with their virtual Sqwishland pets. The more Sqwishland XP(points) they earn by playing, the faster they can level up and grow their Sqwishland pets. For the first entry of a SqwishCode in Sqwishland.com, a 30-day free Premium Membership trial will be activated. A player will gain access to all the areas, play more minigames and gain more XP for a faster level up once they purchase a Premium Membership. Joining the online world of Sqwishland.com is absolutely free for everyone of all ages.

Sqwishland is developed by Sqwishland LLC, a company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with offices in Melbourne, Australia, distributes over 500 different collectible soft ‘n squishy collectibles and other toys based on Sqwishland.com. The company develops SqwishLand in three ecosystems, off line (physical goods) online (virtual world, online gaming, Facebook and YouTube) and mobile (iTunes Apps and Android). It is the first truly integrated toy and entertainment line for 6 - 13 years old kids. The online game, Sqwishland.com, where the toys come to life is designed and managed by the Sqwishland team in Manila, Philippines.

ASTRA Specialty Toy Showcase Part II

Lori Cunningham and  Shellie Driscoll attended the ASTRA Showcase in Anaheim last week to see fun toys perfectly suited for the specialty toy market.     Check out why Sqwishlanders is one of their favorites from the show

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PinayMama's Sqwishland.com Review and Giveaway

"My little boy Elijah is fond of using the internet. He asks for Youtube videos and sometimes online games whenever he’s bored with his building blocks. I make sure to supervise him when watching Youtube since he can click the mouse already and look for videos he wants.

I received a six pack tube from Sqwishland and tried it immediately. Elijah keeps on saying “animals!animals” when we are about to log in. The site is very colorful and I am sure your kids will love it too!"

-PinayMama

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Press Release: Sqwishland Toys are Dr. Toy Approved!

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, June 10, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Recently, Dr. Toy, the world's first website that offers professional guidance on the best in toys and educational products, awarded two Sqwishland toys, DIY Sqwishland and Soft'n Squishy Bracelets, with the Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Children's Product for 2011. The award-winning site provided by The Institute for Childhood Resources, chose the DIY Sqwishland and Soft'n Squishy Bracelets to be put in the long list of its year-round award-winning toy and children's products.

What is it about these two Sqwishland toys that makes them the best of the best? With the fame of the online game,
http://www.sqwishland.com, and the pencil toppers sold in vending machines and retail stores, the DIY Sqwishland offers kids to have a chance to become a toy designer and see theur work go into production to be one of the Sqwishland toy collectibles. Kids can choose from the DIY Sqwishland Parrot or Frog with six more styles to be announced soon. Each box set includes a 5-inch blank Sqwishland character, 6 acrylic paints, a brush and a code to unlock the online gallery where all the masterpieces of kids will be showcased. Each month, the online community will vote for a favorite DIY design. The winning designs will be known as the newest rare Sqwishland characters known as The Art Series. There will be more than 50-kid designed winning Sqwishlanders.

Another winning Sqwishland toy is the Sqwishland Soft'n Squishy Bracelet, a fun way for Sqwishland fans to bring their Sqwishland collection while they're on the go. Kids can customize the bracelet with their favorite Sqwishlanders. They can swap out different animals depending on their mood and outfit for each day. No two bracelets are the same and they come in four cool colors. There's also a free Sqwishland pet that comes with every bracelet, as well as an Unbelievably Rare Sqwishlander in a capsule.

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100,000,000 REASONS WHY SQWISHLAND™ IS THE MOST EXCITING LICENSING OPPORTUNITY AT RETAIL, ON THE WEB AND ON MOBILE PLATFORMS

Scottsdale, AZ (May 3, 2011) – On June 24, 2011 yet another container containing 2.2 million soft ’n squishy™ collectibles will be loaded onto a ship bound for the United States, marking the 100,000,000 milestone for the product which sparked the collectible craze – SqwishLand. As the least expensive web- and mobile-enriched toy ever, these popular low-priced toys have led to the coining of the toy industry phrase “cent-sational toys,” offering a recession-proof alternative to higher-cost toys with a high-quality online MMOG and mobile interactive experiences to delight today’s tech savvy kids. 

The huge sales of SqwishLand products have led to 600,000 monthly users on Sqwishland.com just since August 2010, making it one of the fastest-growing MMOGs ever. Now, Sqwishland is expanding its presence via licensing, making unique online codes available for licensed products to give licensees access to this popular and growing digital franchise. SqwishLand is making its debut to the licensing community next month at the International Licensing Expo in Las Vegas (Booth #1675).

The humble origins of SqwishLand’s small rubber “pencil topper” collectibles craze began with the ubiquitous red vending machines, expanding to over 600,000 machines across the country, and has since transitioned into retail across specialty stores, as well as drug and grocery accounts. With the inclusion of a unique online code for free game play on Sqwishland.com inside every toy capsule, SqwishLand quickly drew kids to the web and onto mobile devices. With such interconnectivity, word of mouth among kids, mommy bloggers, other social sites on the Internet have been powerful marketing media for the SqwishLand brand.


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Sqwishland Featured on Mummy Mayhem

Sqwishies from Sqwishland
"Forget Pokemons and Bakugans, people...there's a new craze in town...!

Sqwishies are the latest craze in the States, and they're hitting our stores. My boys were sent some 'capsules' of Sqwishies - which are basically little, soft, squishy (get it?) figurines (pets, if you will) that fit on to the ends of pencils. You can collect different types: regular, rare, ultra rare, crazy rare and the most sought after - Sqwabble. (The 9yo keeps talking about the Sqwishies 'evolving from' - just like in Pokemon!) You can collect them and also play online with them in a virtual setting at www.sqwishland.com. Kids can take care of their pet, feed it, play against others in what the company is calling a 'safe' environment."
-Mummy Mayhem

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Sqwishland.com Featured on Philippine Cable Show

Sqwishland.com featured on Philippine cable show DZMM Trabaho Panalo

Sqwishland’s Play and Win Contest Extended!

Good news for Sqwishland Pinoy fans! Sqwishland is extending the Play and Win: Sqwishland Pinoy Contest until June 30, 2011. Now, Filipino kids have more chances to join the Sqwishland raffle and win lots of cool items and more Sqwash. Proudly created by Filipinos, there are hundreds of Sqwishland special codes inside the toy capsules that are sure winners.

To join the raffle, here’s what Filipino Sqwishland players should do:

Step 1 - Create an account at Sqwishland.com
Step 2 - Enter your Sqwishcode
Step 3 - You will be notified if you have a winning code
Step 4 - Your parent will receive an email notification on how to
claim your prize

The Prizes in store for the lucky winners include:

1 Grand Prize of Php 50,000 Cash
3  Prizes of Apple iPod Touch 8GB
10 Prizes of Php 5,000 Cash Each
100 Different Sqwishland Collection Worth Php 2,000 Each

Promo Period: May 1 to June 30, 2011
Deadline of Claiming of Prizes: On or before July 30, 2011
Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 3645 Series of 2011

The Sqwishland 6 pack tube is now available at participating Toy Kingdom, Toys R Us and Ollie & Co. Stores or any SM Mall Outlets. For every purchase of the Sqwishland 6 pack tube, Filipino kids can redeem a FREE Premium Membership in Sqwishland for 3 months.

Don’t let the Sqwishland fun stop there. To keep on enjoying all the features of Sqwishland, kids can subscribe to a Premium Membership when the FREE membership expires. Upgrading to a Premium Membership is easy, just ask your parents to help you pay via PayPal or Credit Card.

Developed by Sqwishland LLC, a company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with offices in Melbourne, Australia. Sqwishland.com is created and managed by their team in Manila, Philippines. Filipinos can now get a taste of their own country's creativity and hard work with the launch of SqwishLand Retail in the Philippines.

A collectible craze with kids in the United States of America, SqwishLand toys are cute adorable animal like characters that fit in the palm of your hand. Now that it's available in the Philippine market, Filipino kids can now experience the joys of having a collection of Sqwishlanders and play with them in the online game.

What is it about Sqwishlanders that kids just can't get enough of? Ever since its arrival in the toy world, school kids have been going crazy for those little rubber pencil toppers. Sqwishlanders, are commonly bought at vending machines in various stores in U.S.A. Each Sqwishland toy is contained in a capsule, which comes with a strip of paper. This strip of paper is key because it holds a SqwishCode. A SqwishCode can be used online at SqwishLand.com where it unlocks fun new bonuses inside of the game. Using the codes you can unlock outfits, homes, virtual Sqwishlanders, and so much more. Players can chat, play minigames, and participate in other activities with one another in this colorful virtual world. In SqwishLand, the kid’s toys come to life and they can play with them in a whole new way!

Joining Sqwishland.com is absolutely free for everyone of all ages. There is also a Premium Membership that will allow players to access more areas, play more minigames. Some minigames and areas in Sqwishland cannot be accessed with a free membership. More minigames means more Sqwash to be won. Players can get more clothes for their avatars and buy more cool items for their Sqwishlanders. Players can also earn more Sqwishland XP (points) because there will be more quests once you are a Premium Member.
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SqwishLand LLC is a joint venture between Brand Vending of Scottsdale, AZ and FunGuy Studios of Phoenix, AZ. The company distributes over 500 different collectible soft 'n squishy collectibles and other toys based on its hugely popular online game SqwishLand.com

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Brand Unveils Limited Edition Luminous Sqwish Series

SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Now available from Brand Vending Products is the latest addition to its popular Sqwishland line, a glow-in-the-dark limited edition mix.

Sqwishland animal figurines are packed in 1" capsules accompanied by unique codes that purchasers can redeem for "Sqwish Cash" when playing the online Sqwishland game.

According to Brand Vending's international sales manager, Craig Goodman, the company often "seeded" bags of standard Sqwishland toys with luminous versions, and demand for these has been so high that the company decided to launch a pure mix.


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A Pinoy-made online game for kiddie skills

By Stephen Norries A. Padilla
Philippine Daily Inquirer

COMPUTER games have become the pastime of the new generation. And while parents do not want to begrudge their children some fun, they have had reason to worry over the safety of their kids online and the amount of time kids spend playing these games.

Much to the relief of parents, FunGuy Studio, a Filipino company that creates online and mobile applications, has bundled learning and fun together in a kid-friendly Internet game called Sqwishland.com.
The virtual program for kids, launched just last year, was triggered by the popularity of the vending-machine toys produced by Brand Vending LLC, the same American company that tapped FunGuy to design and create a free-to-play online game.

Sqwishland is a safe and easy virtual pets game that allows children to create an avatar, play mini educational games, explore the world, socialize with other kids across the world, go on countless quests, and own and take care of a pet Sqwishlander. But—and all games have “buts” because that’s where the challenge is—they must always be on the lookout for the evil Sqwabbles who keep giving the good Sqwishies a bad time.

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Sqwishland Levels Up

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Gaining experience in Sqwishland just got cooler, because as players collect more XP, they will level up their avatar and Sqwishlander. Free players can enjoy the new game up to level 25. Play all the 50 levels with a Premium Membership and gain access to all the game’s bonuses. Sqwishland will also be regularly giving away prizes and other extra bonuses when the minigames are played.

With this whole new leveling system, Sqwishland virtual pets has also come up with a Player Tutorial to guide the new players and old players. A unique Sqwishland character will give players a very warm Sqwishland welcome and help them master the game. Showing the players everything that they need to know to play and enjoy the game to the fullest. The official Sqwishland tour guide will provide players with tips on how they can easily get to the highest levels. 

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ToyTattle.com's Sqwishlanders Review

"Sqwishlanders are the inhabitants of the online virtual world of Sqwishland."

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ChipChicklets.com - Adorable Collectible Sqwishlanders Take Vending Machine Toys Online

"Kids love them because they’re adorable and collectible. Meanwhile, parents love them to because they’re cheap, and provide tons of value. That is because each Sqwishlander character comes with a code to unlock a component to play with on Sqwishland.com, which is a virtual game world for kids that is full of adorable Sqwishlander characters. To date there are over half a million kids playing online at Sqwishland."


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Disney's Prom Stars Love Sqwishland

The stars of Disney's Prom meet Monty the Sqwishland Frog at the 2011 Kid's Choice Awards.
Cameron Monaghan the star of the Disney film PROM 

 Sqwanda signed by Cameron Monaghan

 Jared Kusnitz, another lead star of Disney Prom

Disney Prom will be in theatres April 29th, 2011. (USA)

SqwishLand Toys' Australian Invasion

A collectible craze with kids in the United States of America, SqwishLand Retail products are now available in Australian Geographic stores. From the popular kid-friendly virtual world, Sqwishland.com, Sqwishland Toys are cute and adorable animal like characters that fit in the palm of your hand.

Developed by Sqwishland LLC, a company based in Scottsdale, Arizona and offices in Melbourne, Australia. Australian kids can now get a taste of their own country's creativity and hard work with the launch of SqwishLand Retail in the land down under's Australian Geographic. Australia can now experience the joys of having a collection of Sqwishlanders and playing the online game.

What is it about Sqwishlanders that kids just can't get enough of? Ever since it's arrival in the toy world, school kids have been going crazy for these little rubber pencil toppers. Sqwishlanders, are commonly bought at vending machines in various stores in U.S.A. Each Sqwishland toy is contained in a capsule,which comes with a strip of paper. This strip of paper is key because it holds a SqwishCode, which ties the physical product to the online game. A SqwishCode can be used online at SqwishLand.com where it unlocks fun new bonuses inside of the game. Using the codes you can unlock outfits, homes, virtual Sqwishlanders, and so much more. Players can chat, play minigames, and participate in other activities with one another in this colorful virtual world. In SqwishLand, the kid’s toys come to life and they can play with them in a whole new way!

Starting April of this year, Australian kids can grab their own Sqwishland toys at Australian Geographic stores. The 6 pack Sqwishland Tube comes with 4 original, 1 RARE Squishy and 1 ULTRA-RARE Sqwishlanders. RARE and ULTRA-RARE Sqwishlanders have unique designs compared to the original Sqwishlanders. Some of which include glow-in-the-dark Sqwishlanders. With so many Sqwishlanders in just one pack, there will be tons of SqwishCodes that can be used to redeem more prizes.

Making it easier for kids to find a SqwishLand toy, Sqwishland has developed a free SqwishFinder app for iPhone or they can log on to Sqwishfinder.com. Just by typing in a zip code and area, the SqwishFinder will locate you to the nearest Australian Geographic store where you can grab tons of SqwishLand toys.


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Sqwonderful, Sqwishtastic Sqwishland Delights Kids and Retailers

PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 23, 2011 – Scottsdale, AZ (February 13, 2011) – Soft ‘n squishy™ are the new buzz words in toy world this month as SqwishLand -- pioneers of the hugely successful collectible craze -- celebrates its sixth year and over 60 million SqwishLanders in circulation!

Kids and retailers will delight in their 2011 expansion of fresh and affordable products, online games, ultra rare characters, wholesalers’ website and an iPhone/iPad app!

Not familiar with SqwishLand? The silly-sounding rubbery characters originally made great pencil toppers when they were first introduced in vending machines several years ago. The characters were rebranded in 2010 as SqwishLand, after kids in focus groups told the company they call them squishies. Today (and 60 million kooky collectibles later) SqwishLanders are the original ¾” rubbery collectible characters sold in stores and vending machines and only the original carries a unique code for playing online at the popular www.SqwishLand.com. With over 750,000 online registered members since August 2010, this fun website is the place to be after school, sports and dinner.

Specialty, drug, craft and toy retailers love SqwishLanders because they practically sell themselves. The collectible craze is irresistible when investing a quarter or two in a vending machine. In late 2010 several store-shelf items were launched, from an affordable $3 Mystery Capsule to a $19.99 Party Pack. Each new SqwishLand product enhances the online SqwishLand virtual experience.

With the success and demand for SqwishLand, the company has launched several innovative concepts in 2011, making their debut at the American International Toy Fair. Visitors to SqwishLand Booth 3343 will marvel at new DIY SqwishLand kits, playsets with Webisode video edit tools and a “Sqwabitat tote” to house up to 100 characters! Plus there’s a mobile app, new encapsulated toys and membership cards. Most amazing may be the free iPhone app called SqwishFinder that guarantees kids will find the nearest SqwishLand retailer by entering a zip code nearest to them.

Mommy Bloggers have been buzzing about SqwishLand for months. “SqwishLand animals are taking So. Cal by storm and edging out the Silly Bandz for the new ‘Mommy can I...’ must have item. It’s like a perfect storm of cute, collectible, and well... squishy. I would like to add... so reasonably priced.” -- Momfluential Media 

 

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