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 [...]
Hexbug Nano Bunny Review
Written on Apr 12, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hexbug, Reviews
We love Hexbug’s Nano line, now this Easter there’s a fun bunny themed Nano to add to the egg hunt. Hexbug has released a limited edition series of Nanos with customized bunny ears for the holiday.
Review: “We Did It!” Dora
Written on Dec 16, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Brands, Fisher Price, Reviews
Dora is turning 10, and to celebrate Fisher-Price has created a doll that sings, dances, plays games in English and Spanish, and teaches kids how to do the “We Did It!” dance. Based on the enthusiastic responses from our testers and the reasonable price of $40, Dora devotees will really enjoy this doll. Out of [...]
Review: Hyper Dash Extreme
Written on Dec 1, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Reviews, Wild Planet
Wild Planet has come up with a new version of Hyper Dash for this holiday season: Hyper Dash Extreme. Retailing at $19.99 to $24.99, Hyper Dash Extreme has more math and new mobile targets to keep kids on the move and learning at the same time. Recommended for ages 6 and up, our seven and [...]
Review: Flipper Frenzy
Written on Dec 1, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Reviews, Wild Planet
Smart Step Games (Wild Planet) has come out with a new preschool toy this season. Flipper Frenzy is a battery operated shark who plays games with his underwater friends (octopus, fish, turtle, and sea horse). Intended for children ages three and up, Flipper Frenzy retails for around $20. The game got generally positive reactions from [...]
Review: Scrabble Flash
Written on Nov 20, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Hasbro, Reviews
Hasbro has done it again! We got a sneak peak at Scrabble Flash at Toy Fair 2010, and liked it then. Now, after playing with it a bit, we like it even more! The all new Scrabble Flash was a big hit among our many reviewers from a broad age range. From 8-year-olds that spent [...]
Review: Monopoly Revolution Edition
Written on Nov 1, 2010 by Brian and filed under Hasbro, Reviews
Hasbro has updated the classic game of Monopoly with a 2010 twist. Monopoly: Revolution Edition eschews the square board, metal pieces and even the cash money. The entire game has been updated to be both more modern and to play a bit faster. Players of classic Monopoly will immediately notice the round board, translucent houses and hotels, a few new spaces and definitely the vocal centerpiece that acts as bank and game manager.
Review: Zibits
Written on Sep 9, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Brands, 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. Out of the Box There’s [...]
Review: Sing-a-ma-jigs
Written on Sep 1, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Mattel, Reviews
La, la, la! Here they are, the Sing-a-ma-jigs, announced by Mattel at Toy Fair 2010. These plush creatures sing when you press their bellies and even harmonize when you have more than one. Intended for children age three and up and retailing for $12.99, these toys are truly adorable. Overview The Sing-a-ma-jigs are a quirky, [...]
Review: MobiGo by VTech
Written on Aug 9, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Reviews, VTech
So, your 4-year-old wants to play games on your smart phone, but you don’t want your phone broken, sticky or your kid’s brain to rot. What’s a busy parent to do? Reach for MobiGo . . . at least VTech hopes so. It’s a slick new gaming system, but there are some notable drawbacks. Overview [...]
Review: Loopz
Written on Jul 20, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Mattel, Reviews
Loopz™ is Mattel’s new take on electronic memory games. Remember Simon? Now, imagine Simon from the future, flipped on his side, and capable of playing seven different games. I found it to be a fun reinvention of a classic game, and my testers agreed wholeheartedly. Overview Loopz™ challenges players to remember a pattern of lights [...]