Toy Fair 2010: Off the Beaten Path, Technology-wise
Written on Mar 2, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Featured, News
One of the really cool things about Toy Fair is that along side the big toy manufacturing conglomerates like Mattel, Fisher Price, Hasbro, VTech, and Lego, you also get to see small mom and pop shops, toys that are waiting to be picked up for manufacturing, and items sold overseas looking for a market share in the US. Here’s where I found some of the coolest items.
VTech Launches KidiLook Digital Photo Frame
Written on Aug 19, 2009 by Brian and filed under VTech
VTech has launched a digital picture frame designed for kids in the 3-6 age group. The KidiLook runs $24.99 and lets kids have a portable photo gallery that holds 100 images. Kids can scroll through their image or give the unit a shake to shuffle through their pictures.
VTech Rolls Out Bugsby – Sets Sights on Tag Reader
Written on Aug 11, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, VTech
It’s hard to look at the new kid’s reading tool from VTech, Bugsby, without drawing an immediate comparison to the popular LeapFrog Tag Reading System. From what we can tell, VTech decided to get into the action by knocking off the LeapFrog system in a less elegant, albeit less costly system.
VTech 20% Off Everything
Written on May 27, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, VTech
VTech is currently offering a coupon worth 20% off your entire purchase from their web store. The promotion makes it a good time to pick up a V-Motion system or games, their new two-player games are very solid. With 20% off, games are $20 instead of $25.
Six New Games for Vtech V-Motion Released
Written on Feb 24, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, VTech
About a month ago we broke the news about Vtech’s latest games for the V-Motion system. Now they’ve formally announced the first six games with ten more to be released throughout the year. The first six include: Little Einsteins, Ni Hao Kai Lan, NASCAR, Soccer Challenge, Wild Waves and Snow Park Extreme.
Review: Kung Fu Panda for Vtech V-Motion
Written on Jan 22, 2009 by Brian and filed under Reviews, VTech
Kung Fu Panda – Path of the Panda for V-Motion is one of the more arcade-like games available for the system. Designed for kids ages 4-6, Kung Fu Panda teaches skills in geometry, math, logic and other areas.
Vtech Releasing New V-Motion Games
Written on Jan 21, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, VTech
Vtech is releasing a slew (finally) of new V-Motion games. Currently the slate of games is only eight deep, but they’re about the raise the curtain on a whole new family that promises head-to-head gameplay.
Review: VTech KidiDoodle
Written on Nov 28, 2008 by Steve and filed under News, Reviews, VTech
The VTech KidiDoodle is a drawing system that allows kids to have fun doodling with a friend. A wireless connection, accomplished with IR lights, allows drawings and e-cards to be sent and received. Included games provide cooperative play and teach some basic spelling, counting, and matching skills. The KidiDoodle comes in packs of two, so you’ll be equipped for cooperative play right out of the box.
Review: Thomas & Friends for VTech V-Motion
Written on Nov 27, 2008 by Brian and filed under Reviews, VTech
Thomas & Friends have chugged onto the V-Motion game system. Kids get to interact with Thomas, fly Harold the helicopter, drive Bertie the bus and count with Sir Topham Hatt as they explore seven learning games with their favorite characters on Sodor.
Review: VTech Kidizoom Camera
Written on Nov 22, 2008 by Steve and filed under News, Reviews, VTech
I don’t think there’s any argument that kids are fascinated by cameras. They love taking pictures, they love taking videos, and they love seeing pictures of themselves. While there have been digital cameras marketed for children around for a while, it’s taken some time to get to a point where they’re more than just cheap digital cameras – there are now cameras actually built for kids. The VTech Kidizoom is one of these models. The tough construction, double hand grip, binocular-style viewfinder and LCD all contribute to a product that is perfectly made for children three years old and up.
Review: Wall-E for VTech V-Motion
Written on Nov 21, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, Reviews, VTech
In Wall-E for the V-Motion gaming system, kids get to play as Wall-E and Eve as they relive key parts of the movie during the learning adventure. They can also play games in the learning zone that center around sorting, puzzles and patterns.