Shopping News Page 149
This is page #149 of the shopping news archives.
American Girl Bids Farewell to Samantha Parkington
American Girl is saying farewell to Samantha Parkington and her best fried Nellie. (October 15, 2008)
Build-A-Bear Launches Pumpkin Fun Kitty for Halloween
The Build-A-Bear Workshop has an adorable kitty named Pumpkin Fun Kitty in its stores this Fall. (October 13, 2008)
Custom Ferrari Station Wagon for Sultan of Brunei
The Ferrari 456 Venice Station Wagon is a sleek wagon owned by the Sultan of Brunei. (October 10, 2008)
Russell Crowe Talks Weight Gain for New Role
Actor Russell Crowe put on 63 pounds for his role in the new Ridley Scott film, Body of Lies. (October 10, 2008)
Knight Rider GPS Speaks To You in KITT's Voice
Knight Rider GPS by Mio uses the actual voice of KITT. (October 9, 2008)
Project Runway: the Evening Gown Challenge
The last challenge of this season was to design an evening gown inspired by nature. (October 4, 2008)
Vice Presidential Bears From Vermont Teddy Bear
Vermont Teddy Bear Company is trying to stay up with current events by releasing these stuffed bears that look like Senator Joe Biden and Governor Sarah Palin - the two battled it out in last night's vice presidential debate. (October 3, 2008)
Roman Ballista For Sale on eBay
Wannabe siege barons can now find a full-size Roman war machine called a ballista for sale on eBay. (October 3, 2008)
An Active Footrest for People Trapped Behind a Desk
The Webble Active Footrest is like a surfboard that fits under your desk. You can move it around with your feet. (September 27, 2008)
Sears to Let Customers Virtually Try on Clothes
Sears is going to be adding a virtual shopping experience to its website. (September 25, 2008)
Project Runway: Designing For a Musical Genre
Last night's Project Runway challenge was to create a look for a fellow designer based on a genre of music. (September 25, 2008)
Esquire Publishes E-Ink October Issue
Esquire has published a special E-ink issue of its magazine. The issue has been seen blinking and flashing on newsstands. (September 24, 2008)
T-Mobile and Google Launch the G1 Cellphone
T-Mobile and Google announced a new Android-powered cellphone called the G1. It is designed to work with Google software like Gmail and Google Maps. (September 23, 2008)
House Stands Alone After Hurricane Ike
Hurricane Ike devastated parts of the Texas southeast coast from Galveston to the Texas/Louisiana border. (September 20, 2008)
Heelarious: Soft High Heel Shoes For Babies
Soft high heel shoes for babies have been made by companies named Heelarious and Pee Wee Pumps. (September 16, 2008)
Alexander McQueen's Union Jack Boots
Alexander McQueen has designed an amazing pair of British flag boots. The boots are made of patent leather and seude and feature a gold tone metal toe cap. (September 15, 2008)
Jumpin Jammerz Makes Footed Pajamas For Grownups
Jumpin Jammerz makes footed pajamas in different styles. They include adult sizes as well as childrens. (September 13, 2008)
Project Runway's Zodiac Challenge
Last night's Project Runway featured the Zodiac Challenge. (September 11, 2008)
Rouland Moret and the Dress Made of Newspaper
Project Runway has totally seeped into the public consciousness. (September 11, 2008)
Jessica Alba Wears The Muzzler Just So You'll Vote
No, it's not an ad for Jessica Alba starring in Saw 8: the Terror Continues. (September 10, 2008)