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 [...]
Topzy Tumblers Twirlin’ Tumblin’ Fun Park [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Mar 8, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Fisher Price, News
Fisher Price is introducing a new toy for babies and preschoolers: the Topzy Tumblers with their Twirlin’ Tumblin’ Fun Park play set. The Topzy Tumblers are brightly colored oval characters who wobble and roll around, falling down and then hopping back up. Playing with the fun park, babies can spin the roller ball or send [...]
Zibits Take Toy Fair by Storm [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Mar 8, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under News
Senario introduced Zibits robots at Toy Fair 2010, and since then, these mini remote control robots and their play sets have become very popular. This year, Senario is releasing Wave 2 of the little RC toys, as well as more play sets and additional robotic games, including remote controlled Zibits vehicles. The new robots and [...]
Count ‘N Crunch Cookie Monster [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 27, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Hasbro, News, Playskool
Count ‘N Crunch Cookie Monster is a new interactive plush toy from Playskool and Hasbro. Cookie Monster comes with three cookies which he counts out loud before “Om, nom, nom!” gobbling them up with his classic sounds. After being “eaten,” the cookies fall into his backpack which children can open and start the process over [...]
Hasbro Jams With “Let’s Rock Elmo” [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 27, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Hasbro, News
Hasbro has introduced a new level of interactive play for one of their most beloved characters, Elmo. Let’s Rock Elmo is ready to take stage in his concert tee shirt and with his six song play list that includes four preschool standbys and two all new tunes. Elmo comes ready to preform with a tambourine [...]
Sing-a-ma-jigs Duets Harmonize at Toy Fair [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 27, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Fisher Price, Mattel, News
They’re back and with more harmonies and color combinations! Available in fall 2011, the new Sing-a-ma-jig Duets are cuter than ever as they hold miniature friends in their arms. Press their bellies, and the two dolls open their scrunchy mouths in unison to sing, chatter, and harmonize together. One version we saw was a turquoise [...]
Laugh & Learn Dance & Play Puppy From Fisher Price [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 27, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Fisher Price, News
Fisher Price’s new Laugh & Learn Dance & Play Puppy is adorable and ready to play with children 9-36 months. This playful pooch has two modes: Learning mode and Play mode. In learning mode, the puppy plays songs that teach about letters, numbers, and parts of the body. Play mode encourages baby to play along [...]
Kid-Tough See Yourself Camera and Digital Camera by Fisher Price [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 27, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Fisher Price, News
At Toy Fair 2011, Fisher Price announced their new kid-proof digital camera/video recorder as well as a redesign of their existing digital camera. Kid-Tough See Yourself Camera Designed to survive the active play of a three-year-old, the Kid-Tough See Yourself Camera was made for little hands and big adventures. With rubberized sides and a wrist [...]
Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Zoo [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 22, 2011 by Brian and filed under Fisher Price
Fisher Price has the Little People brand getting a bit of a tech upgrade too at Toy Fair with the Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Zoo. The playset contains varied animal habitats and comes with a zookeeper and lion, polar bear and monkey figures. When the figures are placed on the red peg at the hut, the playset responds with the animal’s name and corresponding sound.
Big Action Construction Site With Remote Control [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 22, 2011 by Brian and filed under Fisher Price
Toy Fair was full of RC vehicles for the preschool set, but nothing quite as robust and interactive as the Big Action Construction Site. With a name like “Big Action” you better deliver, and Fisher Price does a good job, giving the targeted 2 1/2 to 7 year-old age group any easy to use remote control truck, complete with a construction site ecosystem.
New From Gund [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 21, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Gund, News
Soft toy powerhouse Gund is announcing three new tech plush toys for 2011: Peek-a-Boo Bear, Gridiron Fanatic, and Roaring Rex Dinosaur. All three toys are intended for children three and up, each will retail for around $40, and all come with the batteries required to run them. Peek-a-Boo Bear Tired of playing peek-a-boo? Well, this [...]