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 [...]
VTech InnoPad Tablet For Kids [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 15, 2011 by Brian and filed under VTech
Tablets were the big rage for adults at CES in January, now VTech is carrying the Tablet torch for kids. Their new InnoPad brings a lot of the same tablet feel to kids, with durability and content that parents approve of.
VTech Announces New Infant Toys [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 14, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under News, VTech
VTech is announcing four new baby toys for 2011: Peek at Me Bunny™, Care & Learn Teddy™, Grow & Discover Music Studio™, and 2-in-1 Discovery Table™. Looking to provide educational toys in a range of prices, VTech partnered with Dr. Lise Eliot, Child Development Expert and Associate Professor of Neuroscience at The Chicago Medical School. [...]
Review: MobiGo by VTech
Written on Aug 9, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Reviews, VTech
So, your 4-year-old wants to play games on your smart phone, but you don’t want your phone broken, sticky or your kid’s brain to rot. What’s a busy parent to do? Reach for MobiGo . . . at least VTech hopes so. It’s a slick new gaming system, but there are some notable drawbacks. Overview [...]
Review: VTech’s New V.Reader
Written on Jul 6, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under VTech
VTech® describes it’s new V.Reader™ as an “animated e-book system.” In my opinion, it’s like a kiddie Kindle and has taken e-readers for kids to a new level. Designed for children 3-7, it’s both easy to use and fun. Add to that the fact that it was a hit with our reviewers, and I think [...]
VTech Intros MobiGo Touchscreen Learning Device
Written on Jun 8, 2010 by Charles Jefferies and filed under News, VTech
VTech has launched its MobiGo handheld learning device featuring an interactive touch screen and QWERTY keyboard. Designed for children ages 3 – 8, it features early learning games that help develop skills in math, language, and logic. Parents can plug the MobiGo into their PC or Mac and download progress reports.
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.