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 [...]
Digital Blue Announces NightVision Video Camera and U-Turn Digital Camera
Written on Jan 16, 2009 by Brian and filed under Digital Blue, News
Digital Blue used CES to launch more than just Lego branded electronics. They also rolled out two optical devices for kids, the the NightVision digital video camera and the U-Turn digital camera. NightVision lets kids record video in complete darkness and U-Turn takes photos that can be morphed into goofy new images.
Uncle Milton Announces Star Wars Science Toys
Written on Jan 15, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, Uncle Milton
Uncle Milton has announced that they’ll be creating a line of Star Wars branded science-based toys. The first product in their lineup is the Star Wars Force Trainer, that builds on the popularity of brainwave technology. Mattel has also launched a mind control game and we expect more at the Toy Fair next month.
Crayola Announces MP3 Player, Alarm Clock and Walkie-Talkie
Written on Jan 14, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, Sakar
Crayola took part in the CES excitement by announcing several new kid’s tech products which are being developed and produced by Sakar. Our favorite is the MP3 player which looks fun and is easy for kids to grip.
LeapFrog Announces Digital Camera, Telescope and Microscope
Written on Jan 13, 2009 by Brian and filed under LeapFrog, News, Sakar
LeapFrog is jumping into new science and photography products, announcing several new items at CES. Sakar will be producing a 2.1 megapixel digital camera, along with a microscope and telescope that connect to a PC for interactive learning.
LEGO Announces Digital Camera, MP3 Player and Other Branded Electronics
Written on Jan 12, 2009 by Brian and filed under Digital Blue, News
Digital Blue and LEGO have announced a licencing agreement that will bring several LEGO branded kid’s tech products to market. The line is scheduled for release this summer and will include digital cameras, video cameras, MP3 players, walkie talkies and other electronics.
Mattel FAMPS Announced
Written on Jan 12, 2009 by Brian and filed under Mattel, News
When Mattel sent us an update on their CES announcements, they didn’t include FAMPS. But on the show floor we learned more about this combination of software and accessories that let kids express their emotions in their virtual space.
Jakks Pacific Announces Fall 2009 TV Games Lineup
Written on Jan 11, 2009 by Brian and filed under Jakks Pacific, News
Jakks Pacific has announced their fall lineup of TV Games at CES. They’ve expanded on their motion technology and are offering new licenced games like Star Wars and Big Buck Hunter. All of the new games will retail under $50 to appeal to the family casual gaming audience.
WowWee Announces 2009 Lineup – Robotics, Alive Cubs and FlyTech
Written on Jan 7, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, WowWee
WowWee, the popular robotics and flying toy company, announced their 2009 lineup at CES. WowWee fans won’t be disappointed as there are all sorts of goodies including Spyball, a robotic ball with webcam and Wi-Fi, two new robots, four new Alive cubs and of course a new FlyTech vehicle – Lightstar.
Mattel Announces New Kid’s Tech Products for Fall 2009
Written on Jan 5, 2009 by Brian and filed under Mattel, News
Mattel is formally announcing many of their kid’s tech-oriented Fall 2009 products at CES this week. The new products range from Mindflex, a mind control game, to the Barbie digital nail printer, which lets kids print designs straight onto their fingernails. There’s also a new Xtractaurus line which combines physical dinosaur toys with online components and Ucreate products that lets kids create their own music and games.
Roboware E3 “Family” Robot Video
Written on Dec 19, 2008 by Brian and filed under News
The Roboware E3 robot is designed to be more family member than kid’s playtoy, but there’s just something about a highly advanced robot that we really like. Engineering TV has a great video demo of the E3, who features customizable emotions and education functions, along with Wi-Fi, webcam, LCD display and much more.