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News from ChizComm Clients (Earned PR):
luke.caboom – Check out this awesome Hyper Bass Speed Racer car from @sunnydaysent!
Eaextremefun – When she got this super cool @barbie camper tent (made by @sunnydaysent) she was way excited!
Vivizoneofficial – I was so excited to unravel @raveltales
MSN Lifestyle – These Family Board Games Will Make Hanging Out Together the Best Part of the Week
lifewithlyla – Lyla had a mysterious package delivered today
kbtoyreviews – It’s Friday so let’s get a little Wacky!??
sprinked.donuts15 – Wacky Packages Series 2 !!!
Christinaxsmithtoys – Thank you @superimpulse !
smashbox2020 – #wackypackages
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adv_enturegirls_toy_reviews – PENSILLY The Crazy Shaking Pen
cr_kids_show – How fun with this Pensilly from @neverwrongtoys
Who else is super excited for the @cry_babies_official fantasy pets!! ??
VIP Pets are the most fashionable pet dolls with 30cm super-long hair! We had so much fun opening ours tonight. Thank you so much #imctoys
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News from Toy Companies:
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