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 [...]
LeapFrog Tag Junior Announced
Written on Jan 26, 2009 by Brian and filed under LeapFrog, News
LeapFrog has announced a new learn-to-read product for the younger set, Tag Junior. As you probably know, the Tag Reading System is a fantastic tool for kids 4+ who are learning to read. The new Tag Junior, which will come out this summer, is designed for kids age 2-4.
Review: Smart-e-Bear and Friends
Written on Jan 26, 2009 by Brian and filed under Intellitoys, Reviews
Smart-e-Bear is a collection of three interactive plush animals (bear, cat and dog) from Intellitoys. The animals contain sensors, a speaker and internal memory so kids can play games with them and listen to stories and songs. The animals are paired with a software that lets parents manage what’s on the animals. The software also connects to an iTunes-esque store where parents can buy more songs, games and activities for the animal.
Review: Kung Fu Panda for Vtech V-Motion
Written on Jan 22, 2009 by Brian and filed under Reviews, VTech
Kung Fu Panda – Path of the Panda for V-Motion is one of the more arcade-like games available for the system. Designed for kids ages 4-6, Kung Fu Panda teaches skills in geometry, math, logic and other areas.
Vtech Releasing New V-Motion Games
Written on Jan 21, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, VTech
Vtech is releasing a slew (finally) of new V-Motion games. Currently the slate of games is only eight deep, but they’re about the raise the curtain on a whole new family that promises head-to-head gameplay.
Learning Curve Announces Super WHY! Toys
Written on Jan 20, 2009 by Brian and filed under Learning Curve, News
Learning Curve has announced a licensing deal that will bring an entire line of Super WHY! branded products to market. The line will include play sets, plush and the like, in addition to kid’s tech products like learning aids and other electronics.
First Thoughts: Barbie Digital Fingernail Printer
Written on Jan 20, 2009 by Brian and filed under Mattel, Reviews
Mattel announced the new Barbie digital fingernail printer at CES, which will be released this fall. We got to spend some hands-on time, well, fingernails-on time, with the printer. It’s surprisingly cool and actually our favorite toy from CES.
Review: iHearSafe Earbuds and Headphones
Written on Jan 19, 2009 by Brian and filed under Reviews
We’ve seen a few headphones that are designed for kids, but really, there are very few on the market that are both designed to fit well and protect kids from hearing loss at the same time. iHearSafe has a unique approach to solve the safety issue, they simply lock the maximum volume the headphones can output. And they’ve not forgotten about style either, the iHearSafe product line comes in three form factors and multiple colors to appeal to both younger and older kids.
Darth Vader AM/FM Alarm Clock Announced
Written on Jan 18, 2009 by Brian and filed under News, Sakar
We’ve covered most of Sakar’s CES releases already, but there’s one last item that will be available soon that’s worth noting – the Darth Vader AM/FM clock radio, complete with sound bites that will either motivate kids to wake up, or hide under their covers in fear.
Review: WowWee FlyTech Tinker Bell
Written on Jan 17, 2009 by Brian and filed under Reviews, WowWee
WowWee is one of the pioneers in flying toys, it seems natural for them to pair with Disney to create a flying Tinker Bell. While this won’t let girls fly like a fairy, it does the next best thing, giving them control over a flying Tinker Bell.
Digital Blue Announces NightVision Video Camera and U-Turn Digital Camera
Written on Jan 16, 2009 by Brian and filed under Digital Blue, News
Digital Blue used CES to launch more than just Lego branded electronics. They also rolled out two optical devices for kids, the the NightVision digital video camera and the U-Turn digital camera. NightVision lets kids record video in complete darkness and U-Turn takes photos that can be morphed into goofy new images.