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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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.
Review: LeapFrog Leapster2
Written on Jan 1, 2009 by Brian and filed under LeapFrog, Reviews
The Leapster2 is part of an extensive line of edutainment systems from LeapFrog. We’ve recently reviewed the Tag Reading System and Didj Gaming System from LeapFrog and this time we take a look at the Leapster2 which is a portable gaming system designed for kids ages 4-8.
Review: Hannah Montana for the LeapFrog Didj
Written on Dec 29, 2008 by Steve and filed under LeapFrog, Reviews
What video game line-up for kids wouldn’t include a Hannah Montana game? LeapFrog certainly wouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to use such a lovable character, especially among the girls, for the purposes of learning. Hannah Montana for the Didj teaches multiplication & division, addition & subtraction, spelling, vocabulary, and time to kids in grades 3-5 (or 8-10 years old).
Review: LeapFrog Didj Gaming Handheld
Written on Dec 22, 2008 by Steve and filed under LeapFrog, Reviews
The LeapFrog Didj handheld gaming device is targeted at children from ages six to ten. It’s more younger-child-friendly, and has more educational potential than a Nintendo DS. Not only is the device itself engaging for children, parents can get involved too. By using the LeapFrog Connect software, the parents can customize the skills that the games present to kids and they can track their child’s progress.
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.