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 [...]
Desk Pets Presents TankBot [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 16, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under News
It’s small, it’s green (or orange, blue or black), it’s controlled by your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch . . . it’s TankBot from Desk Pets International, and it’s new at Toy Fair 2011. This rechargeable micro-robot retails for under $20 and runs in three modes, allowing it to navigate mazes, avoid obstacles, respond to [...]
UNO Roboto [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 16, 2011 by Brian and filed under Mattel, News
The classic card game UNO gets a new incarnation at Toy Fair this year. UNO Roboto is managed by a robot master that integrates with the players by recording each person’s name at the start of the game, issuing commands by name. Roboto also causes gameplay changes throughout by forcing players to switch cards and can even include house rules.
Zazoo Kids Debuts Photo Clock
Written on Feb 16, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under News
Zazoo Kids has created a multi-media photo clock solving an age old problem: young children who wake too early. This one-of-a-kind photo clock is an alarm clock that visually shows children when they should stay in bed and when it’s time that they can get up. For very young children, there’s no need to read [...]
Dora Fiesta Kitchen [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 15, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under News
As an update to Dora’s Talking Kitchen, Dora fans will be able to “cook up” tacos, empanads, and turkey dinner with Dora’s Fiesta Favorites Kitchen. This kitchen is designed to encourage children ages two and up to imitate mom and to create their own party meals. Complete with a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, grill, sink, and [...]
Air Swimmers Fly Into Action [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 15, 2011 by Brian and filed under News
We’re always looking for a few of-beat tech products at Toy Fair, and this year one of our favorites is a line of helium balloons called Air Swimmers. What’s so unique about a balloon you say? Well, these shark and clown fish models are huge for one, and feature an IR remote control that lets kids fly them all over the house!
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. [...]
New Science Discovery Line from Learning Encounters
Written on Jan 20, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Learning Encounters, News
Learning Encounters™ has announced a new line of science discovery toys which includes affordable, high-quality telescopes, microscopes and accessories for astronomy and science lovers from beginner to advanced. Founded in 2010, Learning Encounters™ will present their products at Toy Fair 2011 in New York City. Learning Encounters™ has geared their products toward children, but the [...]
ZhuZhu Pets Launches ZhuZhu Puppies Line
Written on Jan 19, 2011 by Brian and filed under News, ZhuZhu Pets
ZhuZhu Pets were huge in 2010; the line of hamsters, habitats and accessories were on many a holiday wish list. Capitalizing on that success, meet the new ZhuZhu Puppies line. Like their hamster friends, the Puppies will rove about freely or within playsets, making noises along the way.
Hexbug Nano Going Glow-in-the-Dark Bugs and Habitats Coming
Written on Jan 14, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hexbug, News
With Toy Fair closing in, Hexbug is getting out ahead of the news storm to announce glow-in-the-dark Hexbug Nanos and Nano Habitats. The Hexbug Nano has been a wildly popular robotic toy not just for kids, but certain adults we know too. The new glow-in-the-dark habitat sets and bugs look great. We’re certain the new sets and bugs will extend playability for kids in entirely new ways.
LEGO Ninjago Line Released
Written on Jan 11, 2011 by Brian and filed under Lego, News
LEGO’s new Ninjago line of integrated toys is formally announced today, but kids across the country already know about it via Cartoon Network teasers for a Ninjago show. Aside from the cartoon feature and your expected building set fun, LEGO Ninjago also incorporates a game mechanism and connection to virtual gaming.