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 [...]
Playskool Kota Unboxing
Written on Oct 31, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, Playskool
The crew at Engadget has picked up Kota, a potentially popular Holiday-season gift. The $300 interactive Triceratops is definitely a kid favorite, but this guy doesn’t walk, which is a bit confusing given the pictures on the box and the initial promotional materials featuring Kota with a rider. While Kota does have 11 sensors to interact with your child, the only thing it does when you sit on it is make jungle noises.
Erector Spykee Spy Robot Shipping
Written on Oct 16, 2008 by Brian and filed under Erector, News
Erector’s Spykee has begun shipping for a retail price of $269.99. Spykee is a spy robot, in the same class as Wowwee’s Rovio. Spykee features Wi-Fi and a webcam and can be controlled via Internet connected PC.
WowWee and Disney Release Flying Tinker Bell
Written on Oct 15, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, WowWee
WowWee, in cooperation with Disney, has released a flying Tinker Bell fairy based on WowWee’s FlyTech technology. Fairies fans will get to fly Tinker Bell around indoors later this month when the fairy hits store shelves for $39.99.
Elmo Live on Sale Today
Written on Oct 14, 2008 by Brian and filed under Fisher Price
Holiday shoppers, start your engines. Fisher Price’s Elmo Live goes on sale today. The $59.99 (retail not eBay) Elmo will likely be one of the most sought-after gifts this year. Given the rabid following of past Elmo toys, this latest, lifelike incarnation should be a huge hit with kids.
LeapFrog Crammer Released – Portable Studying Tool
Written on Oct 7, 2008 by Brian and filed under LeapFrog, News
LeapFrog has released a new portable study aid for kids ages 8-14. The Crammer is a pocket-sized device that allows kids to download questions and flash cards and quiz themselves on the go, all while listening to their favorite music. The Crammer retails for $59.99
WowWee Rovio Goes on Sale Today
Written on Sep 26, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, WowWee
WowWee’s Rovio, which is branded as a mobile webcam, hits stores today for a retail price of $299.99. Rovio is much more than a webcam though. Rovio can be controlled via the web, mobile phone or even gaming console remotes and it returns to base when it needs to charge again, like a Roomba.
VTech V-Motion Learning System Now Available
Written on Sep 3, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, VTech
VTech has announced that the V-Motion Active Learning System is now shipping. V-Motion is a console system that connects to the TV and features learning games designed for kids age 3-7. Similar to consoles aimed at an older audience, kids interact with V-Motion with motion-activated, intuitive wireless controller that is adaptable for right and left-handed play.
Leapster2 and Didj Get Star Wars and Indiana Jones Games
Written on Aug 5, 2008 by Brian and filed under LeapFrog, News
LeapFrog has announced a new partnership with Lucasfilm for enducational games developed for the Leapster2 and Didj platforms. The new Leapster2 game, Star Wars: Jedi Math, and the two new titles for Didj, Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull are available now.
Playskool Dance Cam Announced
Written on Feb 12, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, Playskool
Playskool has announced Dance Cam, which is designed to let preschoolers dance to songs while watching on-screen characters dance along in tandem. The Dance Cam is designed for kids age 3 and up and will ship this fall for $39.99.
Playskool Announces Kota – Animatronic Triceratops
Written on Feb 12, 2008 by admin and filed under News, Playskool
At the Toy Fair in New York today, Playskool formally announced Kota, an animatronic dinosaur designed for kids 3-6 years old. The dino features 11 sensors to interact with your child, runs on six D batteries and will run $300 this fall.