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• December 10, 2011
  Check Your mailbox!
  Just in time for Christmas and all your holiday gift giving the Gracie & Gruff catalogue is appearing in mailboxes all over Calgary!  If you just cannot wait you can get your digital copy here.  Don't forget the Gracie & Gruff On-line Store is always open for your last minute gift giving.
• May 25, 2011
  Meet a Toy Inventor!
  On Monday June 13th, in honor of the inventor of Perplexus (the coolest 3-D marble game ever) coming to Gracie & Gruff for a meet and greet between 2 - 4pm, all Perplexus games will be 10% off for the day. With three mazes to choose from: The Original, the brand new Rookie, and the brand new Epic; we encourage you to come down and talk to Michael McGinnis about these awesome games!
• April 25, 2011
  Now open Sunday!
  Gracie & Gruff is happy to announce we have extended our store hours to Sundays year round.  We are now open 12 noon to 5 pm every Sunday to help to brighten your weekends even more!
• March 24, 2011
  New Toys Again!
  Spring...Please let it be Spring!  Anyway, there are amazing new toys arriving at Gracie & Gruff right now including the latest and greatest from Playmobil and Schleich.  Also check out the new Litehawk Pro, an amazing new remote control helicopter.
• March 3, 2011
  New Toys!
  Amazing new toys have started to arrive at Gracie & Gruff.  Many of these toys were found at the recent Canadian Toy Fair and we rushed them right out.  First up is the Litehawk XL.  This is the outdoor version of the very popular Litehawk Remote Control Helicopter.  We are also excited to introduce you to Uncle Goose Building Blocks.  These handmade alphabet blocks are made in the USA and are available in Classic blocks but also in French, Spanish and Braile versions
• February 3, 2011
  Indoor Fun
  The weather at this time of year can be a little unsettled so we here at Gracie & Gruff have got you covered.  We have just received a great new selection of Ravensburger Puzzles to help you fill up those snowy afternoons.  We also have great arts & crafts projects by Djeco.  These fun and unique projects are a great way to find your inner artist.
• January 4, 2011
  Happy New Year
  Well, a new year has dawned and we here at Gracie & Gruff fine toys  would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our Customers, friends and family for their support and patronage.  We look forward to 2011 and continuing to be Calgary's premier toy destination.
• November 24, 2010
  Okay this is November...
  It was nice while it lasted but winter has definitely come to Calgary.  The good news is that the Mountain Boy Sleds and the Streamridge sleds are now in stock.  We are also pleased to announce the 2010 edition of the Gracie & Gruff catalogue should be hitting your mailbox any day now.  Finally, and this is BIG; the Gracie & Gruff Online Store is now open.  We have barely got the doors open but keep checking back as we add more amazing toys in the days to come.
• November 9, 2010
  This is November?!?
  Okay, we have all been basking in an unseasonably nice November.  We kind of deserved a break after the rather questionable Summer, but Christmas is coming and Gracie & Gruff is ready.  More of the latest and greatest toys continue to arrive and Gracie & Gruff has got them.  Melissa & Doug, check, the newest WOW toys, check, new Bruder, check, new Manhattan Toys, check. 
• September 30, 2010
  More and more and more!
  Fall has arrived; the leaves are turning, there is a crispness to the air, and the new toys are arriving daily!  Visit Gracie & Gruff today and get the first look at all of the great new things arriving this fall.  Just today we have received new preschool toys from International Playthings and new books and puzzles from Innovative Kids.  What will we receive tomorrow?
• September 3, 2010
  Whew!!!
  Whoa...what a week. The long weekend has arrived and WOW have we got new stuff. New Calico Critters, new Thomas the Tank Engine, new Playmobil, new Chuggington Station, new Schleich, new games, new puzzles, new, new, NEW! Visit Gracie & Gruff today to get a sneak preview of some of the many cool new products arriving this fall.
• August 7, 2010
  On the Road Again...
  Traveling with little ones this summer?  Gracie & Gruff has you covered.  With a great selection of toys and activities which will make the miles fly by and rainy afternoons memorable.  Before you hit the road, make a pit stop at Gracie & Gruff.
• July 17, 2010
  Playmobil
  Just arrived...A HUGE selection of the latest and greatest Playmobil. Desperate for the new Safari series? It's here. Gotta have the new Coast Guard collection? Yup, we have that too, and much more. Visit Gracie and Gruff today.
• July 2, 2010
  Jumpin' Jehosaphat!
  The pogo sticks have arrived and just in time for Summer. Gracie & Gruff has a selection of pogo sticks for both the young and the young at heart. Visit Gracie & Gruff today!
• June 22, 2010
  Yo-Yo's!
  Gracie & Gruff is pleased to now have a great selection of yo-yos from YoYoJam.  These high quality yo-yos are highly sought after by both professionals and beginners alike.  Get yours today at your neighbourhood Gracie & Gruff.
• June 2, 2010
  PlasmaCars!
  A perennial Springtime favourite is back in stock at Gracie & Gruff fine toys.  It's like magic, but you don't need to be a magician to get it to work.  The PlasmaCar is a mechanical marvel that makes use of that most inexhaustible of energy sources, kid-power, by harnessing the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, gravity, and friction.  It's so easy to operate; all it needs is a driver and a smooth, flat surface.  The PlasmaCar is adult-friendly, too.  For starters, it doesn't require an expensive power source that needs constant replacement.  No batteries, no power-cells, no liquid fuel - just the occasional cookie or two.  It provides kids with plenty of exercise, more so than most toys.  And the PlasmaCar is engineered to be absolutely safe when used appropriately.  It's been extensively tested, and meets or exceeds all significant international safety standards.  The PlasmaCar can handle a load of 100 kg (220 lbs) on a smooth, flat surface, and 55 kg (120 lbs) on a rough, flat surface.
• May 12, 2010
  Go Fly a Helicopter!
  Yes!!!  We have finally found a remote control helicopter we like.  The Litehawks have arrived!  This high quality remote control helicopter is sure to delight pilots of all ages.  Get yours today! 
• We have also just received a HUGE new shipment of your favourite Schylling Toys.  These classic toys are what you remember as being great about toys.  Visit Gracie & Gruff today and see our great selection of classic tops, jack-in-the-boxes and more.
• May 5, 2010
  Go Fly a Kite!
  Well, maybe not today...unless you want to wear a parka.  This weather cannot last forever though and Gracie & Gruff has a great selection of kites for kite flyers of all ages and skill levels.  Visit Gracie & Gruff today and see our great selection of Premier Kites.
• April 17, 2010
  Extra Special Lego
  Gracie & Gruff is very pleased to announce that the Lego Architecture Series is now available in our store.  These amazing models; including several buildings as designed by Frank Lloyd Wright; must be seen to be believed.  These collectable Lego sets are bound to be in short supply so visit Gracie & Gruff today.
• April 3, 2010
  Long distance toys
  The new product just keeps on rolling into Gracie & Gruff.  Just in is the brand new line of seedling product from New Zealand.  These arts & crafts sets are of the highest quality and promote both creativity and positive parent - child interaction.  Visit Gracie & Gruff to check out this great new line of products.
• March 18, 2010
  What a Week!
  The buyer has been working overtime this week.  We have received a new shipment of Snap Circuits; introduced to our stores last Christmas, these great learning toys flew of the shelves.  We have also received a new shipment of Nilo Playtables and accessories, new Manhattan Toy including everyone's favourite Baby Stella, and because Spring is rapidly approaching our first shipment of Kettler trikes.  If that was not enough we also have received a new shipment of Folkmanis puppets.  Someone get the buyer a cold drink.
• February 16, 2010
  Everyone needs a Warm Buddy
  As we said last week, the new toys are starting to arrive and one of our first new arrivals is an amazing selection of Warm Buddy's.  These made in Canada bears not only are cute and cuddly but they also have a warm pack built in to every bear, dog and cat that can help keep you warm on those cold winter nights.
• February 10, 2010
  New Year, New Toys!
  Well a new year is upon us and Gracie & Gruff are very excited because that means there is a whole new bunch of toys arriving every day.  We have just received the latest from Playmobil and Guidecraft and more are arriving every day.  Make sure to visit Gracie & Gruff to see what's new for 2010.

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