Review: Ultimate FX LightSaber by Hasbro
Written on Oct 18, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Brands, Featured, Hasbro, News
“An elegant weapon for a more civilized age,” is how Ben Kenobi describes a lightsaber in “A New Hope.” The Ultimate FX Lightsaber, new from Hasbro, is hands down closer to that description than any other toy lightsaber we’ve played with. And, agreed with us, our testers did. Overview Hasbro’s Ultimate FX Lightsaber is well-designed [...]
Topzy Tumblers Twirlin’ Tumblin’ Fun Park [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Mar 8, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Fisher Price, News
Fisher Price is introducing a new toy for babies and preschoolers: the Topzy Tumblers with their Twirlin’ Tumblin’ Fun Park play set. The Topzy Tumblers are brightly colored oval characters who wobble and roll around, falling down and then hopping back up. Playing with the fun park, babies can spin the roller ball or send [...]
Sing-a-ma-jigs Duets Harmonize at Toy Fair [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 27, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Fisher Price, Mattel, News
They’re back and with more harmonies and color combinations! Available in fall 2011, the new Sing-a-ma-jig Duets are cuter than ever as they hold miniature friends in their arms. Press their bellies, and the two dolls open their scrunchy mouths in unison to sing, chatter, and harmonize together. One version we saw was a turquoise [...]
Laugh & Learn Dance & Play Puppy From Fisher Price [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 27, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Fisher Price, News
Fisher Price’s new Laugh & Learn Dance & Play Puppy is adorable and ready to play with children 9-36 months. This playful pooch has two modes: Learning mode and Play mode. In learning mode, the puppy plays songs that teach about letters, numbers, and parts of the body. Play mode encourages baby to play along [...]
Kid-Tough See Yourself Camera and Digital Camera by Fisher Price [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 27, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Fisher Price, News
At Toy Fair 2011, Fisher Price announced their new kid-proof digital camera/video recorder as well as a redesign of their existing digital camera. Kid-Tough See Yourself Camera Designed to survive the active play of a three-year-old, the Kid-Tough See Yourself Camera was made for little hands and big adventures. With rubberized sides and a wrist [...]
Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Zoo [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 22, 2011 by Brian and filed under Fisher Price
Fisher Price has the Little People brand getting a bit of a tech upgrade too at Toy Fair with the Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Zoo. The playset contains varied animal habitats and comes with a zookeeper and lion, polar bear and monkey figures. When the figures are placed on the red peg at the hut, the playset responds with the animal’s name and corresponding sound.
Big Action Construction Site With Remote Control [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 22, 2011 by Brian and filed under Fisher Price
Toy Fair was full of RC vehicles for the preschool set, but nothing quite as robust and interactive as the Big Action Construction Site. With a name like “Big Action” you better deliver, and Fisher Price does a good job, giving the targeted 2 1/2 to 7 year-old age group any easy to use remote control truck, complete with a construction site ecosystem.
Fisher Price Rock Star Mickey [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 14, 2011 by Brian and filed under Fisher Price
Kids who are into guitar and into Mickey are going to have a rockin’ time with Rock Star Mickey. Kids can jam along with Mickey as he moves around the stage complete with vocals, body movements and the soon-to-be classic signature move, the mouska-split.
Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Baby iCan Play Case [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 14, 2011 by Brian and filed under Fisher Price
Babies love Apple products too! Now they can play with the iPod Touch or iPhone in a durable, slobber-resistant case. Parents place the Touch or iPhone in the Laugh & Learn Baby iCan Play Case, lock the back cover and baby is ready to go.
Review: “We Did It!” Dora
Written on Dec 16, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Brands, Fisher Price, Reviews
Dora is turning 10, and to celebrate Fisher-Price has created a doll that sings, dances, plays games in English and Spanish, and teaches kids how to do the “We Did It!” dance. Based on the enthusiastic responses from our testers and the reasonable price of $40, Dora devotees will really enjoy this doll. Out of [...]
Fisher-Price Announces Photo Sharing on Facebook
Written on Mar 26, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Fisher Price, News
Fisher-Price has announced “Moments to Share,” a new Facebook tool that allows parents to create a dynamic timeline capturing milestones in the lives of their children and families. Parents can upload photos and videos to “Moments to Share” much like they already to do Facebook. Then, they can add dates, locations, captions and stories about [...]