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Jim Silver

About Jim Silver

Jim Silver is recognized as one of the preeminent experts in the toy, licensing, and family entertainment industries.

Currently, Silver is editor-in-chief of www.TimetoPlayMag.com, a playful destination website which provides adults with information, entertainment, and services on what's fun for children and their families. The website is powered by aNb Media, TheToyGuy.com, and a team of leading, well-known toy, family entertainment, and parenting experts.

Silver is also editor in chief of trade publications Royaltie$: The Journal of the Licensing Industry and Toys & Family Entertainment at aNb Media.

Working within the publishing and toy industries for more than 25 years has enabled Silver to work with and glean knowledge from a wide array of manufacturers, retailers, licensors and licensing agents worldwide from the most prestigious to local mom and pop establishments

Here are my most recent posts

Time to Play’s Best gifts for Kids 2011

November 8, 2011 by Jim Silver Leave a Comment

While it's always great to get your kids the toys at the top of their wish lists, I've always look for gifts that allow my kids and I to share an experience together. Whether it’s games, activities or sports toys, I always enjoy that time where I can play with my kids and we'd both enjoy sharing the experience. Toys have changed through the years, but the way kids … [Read more...] about Time to Play’s Best gifts for Kids 2011

Sweet Easter Toys

April 19, 2011 by Jim Silver Leave a Comment

Easter is right around the corner, and you what that means: it’s time to visit the candy aisle for your kids. Gift-giving at Easter has become so popular, this is now the third largest purchasing holiday for children behind Christmas and Halloween. As a parent, I'm a believer of everything in moderation. Like me, many parents are concerned about the amount of candy and junk … [Read more...] about Sweet Easter Toys

The Holiday Season’s Most Wanted Toys

October 11, 2010 by Jim Silver Leave a Comment

To kick off the holiday season, the team of toy experts at www.TimetoPlayMag.com recently announced their Most Wanted List of 16 hot holiday toys and games, guaranteed to be topping wish lists through the season. Wondering what makes these toys tops? Read on. AIR HOGS MOTO FRENZY (Spin Master/Ages 8 years & up /Approx. Retail Price: $24.99) The R/C category is hot at … [Read more...] about The Holiday Season’s Most Wanted Toys

Summer Toys

July 21, 2010 by Jim Silver Leave a Comment

Summer is finally here! I had a chance to enjoy the warm weather when I took my middle daughter and niece, who both just graduated from high school, down to Orlando for five days of fun and exhaustion. While I love roller coasters, as you get a little older you must be careful. After riding the Rip Rocket at Universal Studios, both my daughters told me how awesome it was and … [Read more...] about Summer Toys

The Holidays Are Here…Really!

November 5, 2009 by Jim Silver Leave a Comment

Tis the season to be shopping, or at least having your kids make their lists. How long should their lists be? That’s the first thing that needs addressing. How many people will be shopping from a child’s wish list? A wish list should include enough things so that parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins, and siblings can have a choice of what to buy. The list should also be … [Read more...] about The Holidays Are Here…Really!

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