Green Toys Inc. Earns Parenting Magazine 2008 Toy of the Year, 2008 Green Toy Company...

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Green Toys Inc. Earns Parenting Magazine 2008 Toy of the Year, 2008 Green Toy Company by Dr. Toy & Other Top Honors

SAN FRANCISCO--(Business Wire)--
Green Toys(TM) Inc., a company dedicated to providing
environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional toys, announced
today that it has been honored with Parenting Magazine's 2008
Mom-Tested Toys of the Year Award, as well as, named Dr. Toy's 2008
Green Toy Company of the Year for the Green Toys(TM) Cookware and
Dining Set, among other accolades. Green Toys' line of classic toys
uses recycled plastic milk containers to make safe, eco-friendly
children's toys that do not contain phthalates or Bispenol-A (BPA),
and meet FDA food contact standards.

   "Industry experts are using new benchmarks for products they
recommend. Safety, country of origin, and environmental footprint are
now considered when evaluating a toy," said Robert von Goeben,
co-founder of Green Toys Inc. "Our products are environmentally
friendly, non-toxic, USA-made, and now, award-winning. Green Toys
brand toys make excellent gifts because they make people feel good
about giving and receiving them, and they contribute to the overall
health and happiness of the planet."

   Green Toys' 100% recycled-plastic toys save energy and reduce
greenhouse gases. Being "green" also means doing business locally. All
Green Toys Inc. operations are located within close proximity of one
another in California, which helps reduce its carbon footprint by
avoiding long transportation distances.

   In its first year, Green Toys has received the following
recognition:

   --  Toys of the Year 2008 - Parenting Magazine

   --  2008 Green Toy Company of the Year - Dr. Toy

   --  2008 Top 100 Toys - Dr. Toy

   Green Toys products are available at over 2,000 retail and online
stores in the US and Canada at a wide of range of distribution outlets
including specialty toy, museum, organic grocery, and eco-friendly
gift shops. A complete list of stores can be found at
www.greentoys.com. The product line includes the Green Toys(TM) Tea
Set, Cookware and Dining Set, Indoor Gardening Kit, and Sand Play Set.

   Green Toys(TM) Inc. was created to provide an environmentally
friendly alternative to traditional plastic toys while making an
effort to improve and preserve the world around us. Green Toys'
classic toys promote recycling, save energy and greenhouse gas
emissions, and increase the overall health and happiness of the
planet. More information is available at www.greentoys.com.

Gonzo Communications
Kirk Green, 949-459-2165
kirk@gonzocom.com

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