Review: Zibits
Written on Sep 9, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Brands, Featured, Reviews, Senario
The Zibits mini r/c robots from Senario are collectible toys with sound and lights, speed and spin. They are fun, easy to use, durable, and the new favorite toy of many of my testers. At $10 each, I can see the Zibits being a must-have stocking stuffer or Hanukkah gift.
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Star Wars Jedi Reading for Leapster2 Now Available
Written on Feb 25, 2009 by Brian and filed under LeapFrog, News
Earlier this month LeapFrog announced a bunch of new games for the Leapster2 and Didj gaming systems. The first of eight new Leapster2 games has been released and is now available for purchase. Kids can now brush up on their reading skills, “Jedi Style” with Star Wars Jedi Reading.
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.
Hasbro Announces Remote Control Flying Star Wars Vehicles
Written on Feb 23, 2009 by Brian and filed under Hasbro, News
While Mattel/Tyco announced a set of Star Trek remote control flying ships at Toy Fair, Hasbro was busy with two Star Wars branded fliers. The dual-rotor foam-bodied units will be released in two models initially, a Delta Starfighter and Republic Gunship.
New Learning Toys and Games from Learning Resources Announced
Written on Feb 23, 2009 by Brian and filed under Learning Resources, News
Learning Resources announced several new games and learning toys at Toy Fair this year. We saw them in action and came away pretty impressed. The focus is on learning and the toys accomplish that goal while being fun for both kids and families. Games like Funny Phone Early Listening Game and Number Knockout Electronic Math Game are just a few examples of electronic games that engage and entertain children while they learn.
Hasbro Adds to Popular Furreal Friends Line
Written on Feb 22, 2009 by Brian and filed under Hasbro, News
Hasbro used Toy Fair to launch a bunch of toys and girls will be thrilled to learn about their expanded Furreal Friends family. New this year will be Lulu, My Cuddlin’ Kitty, Lil’ Patter Pup, Cuddle Chimp and Luv Cub Panda. There will also be a new series of newborns which will be released this spring.
Matchbox Announces Rocky the Robot Truck
Written on Feb 21, 2009 by Brian and filed under Matchbox, News
Matchbox has announced it’s first ever animated interactive construction toy, Rocky the Robot Truck. Rocky features a sassy personality, sensors that detect a load in the back and he’ll even get up and dance.
Tyco Adds Stunt Psycho and Turbo Pro Wheelie Cycle to the RC Mix
Written on Feb 20, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, Tyco RC
We tend to avoid covering the standard RC vehicles as most of them don’t bring much unique to the table. When we saw these two new products from Tyco at Toy Fair though, we thought them worth mentioning. The Wheelie Cycle gives kids a motion activated controller and the Stunt Psycho offers flip over action and big shock-absorbent wheels for all-terrain driving.
Nerf Lazer Tag 2-in-1 System Announced
Written on Feb 19, 2009 by Brian and filed under Hasbro, Nerf, News
One of our favorite toys at this year’s Toy Fair is the new Nerf Lazer Tag system. This pick up and play game comes with two lazer tag guns or “taggers” that have sensors on the top, so no need for chest plates and other wearable parts. Because the system is so simple and doesn’t require extra gear, both kids and parents can get involved. The taggers even offer fun features like rumble feedback to let you know when you’ve been hit.
Playskool Launches Kota and Pals Touch Sensitive Dinosaurs
Written on Feb 19, 2009 by Brian and filed under Hasbro, News, Playskool
Playskool has expanded on their Kota dinosaur line with a series of smaller animated robots. The new Kota & Pals line includes three varieties of dino friends, each with touch sensors and their own personalities. The Hatchlings are tiny plush dinos that respond to touch, Stompers walk and make lifelike sounds while the big guy, Monty Rex, walks and moves all of his appendages.
Hasbro Zambi the Baby Elephant Announced – Proceeds to Benefit Children in Africa
Written on Feb 18, 2009 by Brian and filed under Hasbro, News
We saw a lot of great tech toys at Toy Fair this year, but only one combined technology, fun and a social message. Hasbro used Toy Fair to launch Project Zambi. Zambi is a baby elephant which is part of their Furreal Friends animated plush line. Hasbro will be donating half of all profits from Zambi the Baby Elephant to children who have been orphaned as a result of the AIDS epidemic in Africa.