From the first month that we opened back in 2001, we have received attention in the press from newspapers to National Television News coverage. The playful personality of Kirsten Anderson, owner and most seasoned Toyologist, is matched by her expertise of the toy indulstry.

To contact Kirsten Anderson directly for an interview please email:

toyologists@villagetoyshop.ca

The following is a sampling of some of the interviews.

• Press Release: Eco-Friendly Toys Tidal Wave Hits Port Moody!
  September 17th, 2008
  Here you will find all the links to the web sites of the eco-friendly toys that we featured on Global September 26th plus a list of some of the other companies that are providing alternative toy choices. Read More.
• Global Noon News Hour segment - "Tips for buying toys for Baby"
  April 25th,, 2008
  It is our intention that soon you will be able to view the segments on YouTube in case you missed them.It will include an archive of the 6 interviews leading up to Christmas 2007 on Global.
• Cover of THE NOW Newspaper Tri-Cities
  June 25th, 2003
  The Village Toy Shop became Wizard's headquarters for the loyal Harry Potter Fans for a number of the book launches. The parties were well attended by costumed characters of all ages (see cover photo). Read more and see photos of our Harry Potter Parties under Community.
• Mommyfootprint
  July 3rd, 2008
  Mommyfootprint Blog has all the tips on keeping your family safe as Suzanne explores the complicated world of  the enviroment , check out her site . Read the sweet article about our shop It is so heart warming to hear that people get what we are aiming to do - make a difference.
• The NOW Newspaper Tri-Cities "Toyologist Has the Prescription for Fun at the Village Toy Shop"
  November, 24th, 2001
  Our very first newspaper article.To read full page article click here for PDF
• CTV National Evening News
  November, 2001
  This 3 minute interview with Kirsten aired shortly after we opened. It resulted in phone calls from Ontario to Willaims Lake as well as neighbors right here in Port Moody where we were being discovered for the first time. Unfortunately we do not have a digital copy of this, but if we find one it will be posted here.