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References
- ↑ Flibbix Puzzler Page on Apple.com
- ↑ National Parenting Center Gives Flibbix Seal of Approval
- ↑ Parents' Choice gives Flibbix Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award
- ↑ Flibbix wins NAPPA Gold Award
- ↑ Mom's Best Network give Flibbix Mom's Best Award
- ↑ Toy Directory Monthly gives Flibbix Innovations 2008 Award
- ↑ Merillian Press Page
- ↑ TD Monthly's Top 10: Game Zone List
- ↑ Washington Post's "Ready to Play" article
- ↑ About Merillian