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: 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.
Review: Tiger Electronics Room Tech Beingz
Written on Dec 18, 2008 by Brian and filed under Reviews, Tiger Electronics
Room Tech Beingz are a series of connected devices from Tiger Electronics. Currently Room Tech items include a mood lamp and clock radio. Each comes in two colors and is designed for the tween market.
Nextar Ribbit OLED MP3 Player Announced
Written on Dec 17, 2008 by Brian and filed under News, Nextar
Nextar has announced a new MP3 player dubbed Ribbit. Kids will love the frog design, which comes in four colors. Ribbit also features an OLED display, 2GB of internal memory and a battery that will last six hours. The best part is the price; Ribbit is expected to retail for $25.
Review: High School Musical TV Game
Written on Dec 16, 2008 by Brian and filed under Jakks Pacific, Reviews
High School Musical is quite the phenomenon, and now it’s a TV Game, thanks to Jakks Pacific. The kids of East High have summer jobs at a country club while dealing with the requisite drama surrounding Troy, Gabriella and Sharpay.
Review: Tiger Electronics I-Dog Clip
Written on Dec 14, 2008 by Brian and filed under Reviews, Tiger Electronics
I-Dog Clip is another in the Tiger Electronics series of I-Dog MP3 player speakers. Clip is a little different, in that it’s small and designed to clip on a shirt, back of a backpack or wherever a kid might keep their music player.
Review: Uncle Milton Pet’s Eye View Camera
Written on Dec 13, 2008 by Brian and filed under Reviews, Uncle Milton
Most pet owners have wondered at one point in time or another what life looks like from their pet’s perspective. We also often think about what our pet does throughout the day. The Pet’s Eye View Camera from Uncle Milton is designed to give families such insight with a clip-on camera that takes photos at set intervals.
KB Toys Calling it Quits
Written on Dec 12, 2008 by Brian and filed under News
KB Toys, who has been fighting through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, has finally thrown in the towel and decided to liquidate. What started as a family-owned business in 1922, ends with deep discounts and the closure of 277 mall stores, 114 outlet stores and many other facilities.
Review: Skoodlez
Written on Dec 11, 2008 by Brian and filed under Reviews, Skoodlez
Skoodlez are a Macy’s exclusive plush animal with online component that offers story making, games and other interactive activities. Each Skoodlez comes with a token with unique code that lets kids work and play on the Skoodlez website.
Review: Jakks Pacific UltiMotion SwingZone Sports
Written on Dec 10, 2008 by Brian and filed under Jakks Pacific, Reviews
Jakks Pacific, the undisputed king of plug and play TV games, is back at it with UltiMotion SwingZone Sports. SwingZone Sports features five sports games that are controlled via wireless motion controller. Designed to be used for the entire family, SwingZone Sports promises fun for both kids and the family at large.