Review: VTech’s New V.Reader
Written on Jul 6, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Featured, VTech
VTech® describes it’s new V.Reader™ as an “animated e-book system.” In my opinion, it’s like a kiddie Kindle and has taken e-readers for kids to a new level. Designed for children 3-7, it’s both easy to use and fun. Add to that the fact that it was a hit with our reviewers, and I think [...]
Review: Disney Flix Jr. Video Camera
Written on Dec 5, 2009 by RuthJS and filed under Digital Blue, Disney, Reviews
The Flix Jr. video camera by Disney is a functioning digital video recorder for children ages three and up. Able to record up to 30 minutes of video in two minute increments, the Flix Jr. comes in three varieties: Cars, Toy Story, and Princess. I reviewed the princess version.
Review: LEGO Alarm Clock Radio
Written on Dec 2, 2009 by Brian and filed under Digital Blue, Reviews
Digital Blue teased us earlier this year (here and here) with a line of LEGO branded electronics. Those two news postings have been some of the most popular we’ve ever written. We’ve finally received the first one of these LEGO gadgets in for review, the alarm clock radio. The radio comes in four colors and is 10 times the size of a regular LEGO brick.
Review: Disney Netpal [Asus Eee MK90H Netbook]
Written on Nov 30, 2009 by Brian and filed under Disney, Reviews
Kid’s computing usually comes in a few varieties, but often a kid’s first real computer is a hand-me-down PC from Mom or Dad. While there have been plenty of cheap laptop, desktop and Netbook solutions on the market that can be made to work for kids; Disney has taken an interesting approach, totally customizing an Asus Eee Netbook. Their re-defined Netbook, called the Disney Netpal, offers many enhancements designed for kids that are both cosmetic and designed for Internet safety.
Review: Disney Pix Jr. Digital Camera
Written on Nov 25, 2009 by RuthJS and filed under Digital Blue, Disney, Reviews
Disney’s Pix Jr. digital cameras are designed for ages 3+ and come in four varieties; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Cars, Toy Story and Princess Pink. The cameras are made by Digital Blue and feature 1.3 megapixel sensors, storage for 500 photos, USB connection, fixed focus and 1.5″ color screen.
Review: Fisher Price 3-in-1 Smart Sports
Written on Nov 23, 2009 by Brian and filed under Fisher Price, Reviews
3-in-1 Smart Sports is an extension of Fisher Price’s line of TV games intended to help kids get active while they learn. Designed for kids ages 3-7, the motion-based games follow sports genres of tennis, baseball and golf while teaching skills like numbers, counting, addition/subtraction, uppercase/lowercase letters, spelling, shapes and motor skills.
Mattel Xtractaurs Secret Lab Contest
Written on Nov 23, 2009 by Brian and filed under Mattel
In case you missed our Xtractaurs review, read up, we love these online/offline dinos. Now Mattel has launched the Xtractaurs Secret Lab, complete with a contest. Kids, and parents I suppose, are invited to send in screen captures of their favorite hybrid creations. If your hybrid gets selected, you’ll be entered for a drawing which includes Xtractaur figurines.
Review: Swinxs
Written on Nov 20, 2009 by RuthJS and filed under Reviews, Swinxs
Swinxs is a new interactive game console that is designed to get any number of children and adults up, moving, and thinking. And, in this reviewer’s opinion, it truly deserves all the accolades it has received since it was introduced in the United States (including those from National Parenting Publications Awards, Creative Child Magazine toy of the year and the National Parenting Center seal of approval).
KidZui 5.0 Internet Browser for Kids Released
Written on Nov 19, 2009 by Brian and filed under News
KidZui launched version 5.0 of their kid’s Internet browser today. KidZui helps make the Internet safer for kids by providing access to pre-screened content like videos, websites, and photographs while also providing a way for parents to share in their child’s exploration via weekly activity reports. Parents can now also easily send content directly to their children.
Star Wars The Clone Wars Indoor Flying R/C [Republic Gunship]
Written on Nov 18, 2009 by Brian and filed under Hasbro, Reviews
We were able to see early designs of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars indoor flying R/C vehicles at Toy Fair this year and were pretty excited about the opportunity to fly Star Wars ships. The foam-bodied flyers come in two versions, a Republic Gunship and Jedi Starfighter. We’ve been putting our review unit of the Gunship through its paces the last few weeks – making kid’s Clone Wars dreams come true.
Toys R Us Black Friday Deals
Written on Nov 16, 2009 by Brian and filed under News
The Toys R Us Black Friday deals ave been released, and there are some pretty good ones, if you’re ready to go shopping starting at midnight. Starting at midnight Friday “morning” and running until 1pm you can pick up the starred doorbusters.