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 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.
Review: VTech V-Motion Active Learning System
Written on Nov 17, 2008 by Brian and filed under Reviews, VTech
V-Motion from VTech is a console gaming system designed for kids age 3-7 years old. The console comes with one wireless controller and one game, along with standard RCA connection cables to connect to your television. There’s also an online component, with VTech’s V.Link USB drive that connects to a PC. The whole system is all about simplicity, from setup to use, which is perfect for children who are ready to interact with a starter gaming system.
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.