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 [...]
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 [...]
Nerf and Sakar, Partners in Tech
Written on Oct 4, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Hasbro, Nerf, News, Sakar
Nerf has announced it’s going tech this holiday season. Hasbro (Nerf’s parent company) and Sakar International (known for their licensed character tech toys) have partnered to create technology accessories for imaginative play. Some of the new Nerf-branded toys include: Night vision goggles Digital helmet/bike cam Pocket DVR 2.1 and 5.1 MP digital cameras that contain [...]
Hasbro and Ruckus Media Group Announce “My Little Pony” Interactive Storybook
Written on Sep 26, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Hasbro, News, Ruckus Media
“My Little Pony: Twilight Sparkle, Teacher for a Day” is the latest interactive storybook to come out of the Hasbro and Ruckus Media partnership. Like it’s sibling “Chuck and Friends: Friends for the Long Haul,” this e-book is designed for children 3+ and encourages reading, vocabulary, and fine motor skills while teaching a lesson about [...]
Twister Mania New for Kinect
Written on Sep 6, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Hasbro, News
Love Twister? Love Kinect? Well, Hasbro and Majesco Entertainment are working together to bring Twister Mania to an Xbox 360 near you. Due out in time for the holidays, Twister Mania combines the colorful, body contorting excitement of the classic game redesigned to work with the latest Kinect technology. You and up to seven other [...]
Hasbro and Ruckus Media Present “Chuck and Friends” Digital Book
Written on Jun 21, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Hasbro, News, Ruckus Media
Hasbro and Ruckus Media are excited to announce, “Chuck and Friends: Friends for the Long Haul,” the first book in their storybook app collaboration. Available for $3.99 through iTunes and usable on iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, “Chuck and Friends: Friends for the Long Haul” is an interactive digital reading adventure that combines learning and entertainment. [...]
Hasbro Ji Ga Zo Review
Written on Jun 6, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hasbro, Reviews
Ji Ga Zo is an interesting combination of a personalized puzzle and technology – not something we often say, even at KidsTechReview.com. Hasbro’s Ji Ga Zo is also one of the few products featured at Toy Fair 2011 that’s actually ready to buy. It only took one nasty weekend in March to incentivize us to get Ji Ga Zo in the hands of some antsy kids to see what it was all about.
Hasbro, Inc. and Ruckus Mobile Media Set to Develop Innovative Storybook Apps
Written on Apr 23, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Hasbro, News
Ruckus Mobile Media and Hasbro, Inc. are teaming up to develop innovative storybook apps for both Apple and Android platforms. The goal is to create immersive reading experiences which feature favorite characters and that are as mobile as you. The apps will include interactive storytelling and games as well as coloring, reading and recording activities. Designed and [...]
Count ‘N Crunch Cookie Monster [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 27, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Hasbro, News, Playskool
Count ‘N Crunch Cookie Monster is a new interactive plush toy from Playskool and Hasbro. Cookie Monster comes with three cookies which he counts out loud before “Om, nom, nom!” gobbling them up with his classic sounds. After being “eaten,” the cookies fall into his backpack which children can open and start the process over [...]
Hasbro Jams With “Let’s Rock Elmo” [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 27, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Hasbro, News
Hasbro has introduced a new level of interactive play for one of their most beloved characters, Elmo. Let’s Rock Elmo is ready to take stage in his concert tee shirt and with his six song play list that includes four preschool standbys and two all new tunes. Elmo comes ready to preform with a tambourine [...]
Cookie, My Playful Pup from Hasbro [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 21, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Hasbro, News
Hasbro has a new member of the Furreal Friends family: Cookie, My Playful Pup. This adorable little golden retriever is remarkably soft, feeling more like a plush animal than the sophisticated robotic toy she is. Adding to her charm, you can move Cookie’s front legs to make her sit up or lie flat. But, don’t [...]