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 [...]
Review: Tiger Electronics Turbo Tooth Tunes and Tooth Tunes Jr.
Written on Nov 23, 2008 by Brian and filed under Reviews, Tiger Electronics
At first glance, the Tiger Electronics Turbo Tooth Tunes and Tooth Tunes Jr. look like just another gimmick to get kids to brush their teeth. But this product line is different, and may be engaging enough to get even finicky brushers interested in getting their teeth clean. When kids use Tooth Tunes, they don’t just hear music while they brush, they actually feel it too.
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: Philips Headband Headphones (SHK1030)
Written on Nov 20, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, Philips, Reviews
You’ve got the kid’s DVD player, portable game system, Tag Reader or some other kid’s tech for entertainment/education purposes. But what’s sometimes hard to find, especially for younger kids, is a good pair of headphones that’s also safe for their ears. These Philips kid’s headphones have a great design and interesting approach on the safety issue.
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.
Review: Cars Tractor Tipping for the Tag Reading System
Written on Nov 13, 2008 by Brian and filed under LeapFrog, News, Reviews
Cars Tractor Tipping for the Tag Reading System recounts the scene from the Cars movie where Lightning and Mater head out for a night of mischief in the fields. The book also includes four learning games with a focus on phonics skills and vocabulary.
Review: T. Rex’s Mighty Roar for the Tag Reading System
Written on Nov 11, 2008 by Brian and filed under LeapFrog, News, Reviews
As with all Tag books, T. Rex’s Mighty Roar offers a story and learning games. The story in this case is a little short, but it’s fun. We watch baby T. Rex learn that while he will one day be a mighty dinosaur to be feared, that as a youngster he still needs his mother.
Review: LeapFrog Tag Reading System
Written on Nov 10, 2008 by Brian and filed under LeapFrog, News, Reviews
Sometimes technology can engage new readers in a way paper books don’t. That’s the bet with LeapFrog’s Tag reading system, a wand that kids use to interact with books and other learning aids. The wand includes an optical reader to tell where it is on a page, and a speaker that is used to read the words or story to kids and gives them instructions for educational games.