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: MicroViewer 200x and 500x by Learning Encounters
Written on Jun 21, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Learning Encounters, Reviews
Learning Encounters has come out with the MicroViewer 200x and the MicroViewer 500x, each of which amount to a small, portable, digital microscope. These microscopes link directly to your computer via USB and allow you to view, photograph, and video specimens with ease and clarity. The MicroViewers are very cool, and our testers thoroughally enjoyed them. Overview [...]
Review: Finn McMissile Zero Gravity Car From Disney’s Cars 2
Written on Jun 13, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Disney, Reviews
Fans can see Finn McMissile make his debut in Cars 2 when it comes out in a few weeks. But, in the meantime, for about $40, kids 5 and up can take the new RC Zero Gravity Finn McMissile for a test drive . . . up the walls! Disney has introduced some of the [...]
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.
Review: Dark Side Detector Mini Lightsaber
Written on May 6, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Brands, Reviews, Uncle Milton
So you want to know whether your friends and family are Jedi or Sith? Luckily, Uncle Milton has made it easy to do just that. The Dark Side Detector Mini Lightsaber is the perfect way to figure out whether someone is to be trusted. Plus, it works based the science of electricity which lands it [...]
Review: Tarantula Planet’s Creepy Crawlin’ Pets
Written on Apr 25, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Reviews, Uncle Milton
Here they come! Sound activated tarantulas from Uncle Milton are ready to race, chase and scare. While these toys are entertaining, we don’t see them holding a child’s attention for a long time, so we would classify them as a fun diversion or novelty. Additionally, while they are definitely creepy, we had some performance and reliability issues [...]
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 [...]
Hexbug Nano Bunny Review
Written on Apr 12, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hexbug, Reviews
We love Hexbug’s Nano line, now this Easter there’s a fun bunny themed Nano to add to the egg hunt. Hexbug has released a limited edition series of Nanos with customized bunny ears for the holiday.
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 [...]
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 [...]