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 [...]
Cookie, My Playful Pup from Hasbro [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 21, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Hasbro, News
Hasbro has a new member of the Furreal Friends family: Cookie, My Playful Pup. This adorable little golden retriever is remarkably soft, feeling more like a plush animal than the sophisticated robotic toy she is. Adding to her charm, you can move Cookie’s front legs to make her sit up or lie flat. But, don’t [...]
New Hexbugs and Nano Habitats Creep Into Toy Fair [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 20, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hexbug
Hexbug is always good for something fun and new at Toy Fair. Whatever they’re doing is working, as their presence this year was huge, with s special corridor containing all sorts of creepy crawly and vibrating bugs.
Tonka Chuck & Friends [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 20, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hasbro, Tonka
Tonka has an updated series of tech toys geared around their signature character for little kids, Chuck. The Chuck line is highlighted by the Race Along Chuck vehicle – which interacts with preschoolers in fun ways, including offering active play games like tag. Flip the Bounce Back Racer vehicle gives kids a fun way to start into the world of RC cars.
Monopoly Live and Battleship Live Games [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 20, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hasbro
Hasbro has a refreshed version of Monopoly and Battleship that put an interesting twist on the classic games. Both rely on an all seeing tower that sits in the middle of the game board. With its motion vision play technology, the tower does everything from manage the game to issue rules. The Live series of games are set up and ready to play in minutes, and in the case of Monopoly, there’s no longer a need for the bank, managing auctions or even keeping an eye on cheaters, the tower manages it all. Battleship gives up the old school peg board and ads several new gaming elements like a spy plane and missile attacks.
Uncle Milton Star Wars Science [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 19, 2011 by Brian and filed under Uncle Milton
Uncle Milton is a long time Star Wars licensee, creating products with an interesting mix of science and classic Star Wars flair. This year they’re launching two fun kids tech products based on Star Wars Lightsabers.
Hasbro Ji Ga Zo Sepia Puzzle [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 19, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hasbro
Put this little gem from Hasbro in the totally unexpected category. While we always expect to see a series of games, several with tech advances, from Hasbro, the Ji Ga Zo Sepia puzzle is completely new and very cool. Kids use the included software to print a puzzle code. Using the 300 Ji Ga Zo puzzle pieces, they then assemble the puzzle upside down. Flip it over and the result is an awesome Sepia-colored portrait.
Simon Flash [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 18, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hasbro
Hasbro has re-imagined the 80′s classic game Simon with their new modernized electronic version – Simon Flash. Simon Flash has several game modes, all keyed off the four light up blocks that kids, and adults, can move around to get the in the proper order.
Nerf N-Strike Blasters Released [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 18, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hasbro, Nerf
Nerf was showing off their entire line of new blasters this year, complete with several that are motorized, giving kids automatic rapid fire action. The automatic blaster line is headlined by the Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster, which is the first fully automatic blaster compatible with the Nerf Clip System.
Nerf Super Soaker 2011 Models Revealed [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 17, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hasbro, Nerf
Nerf took the covers off their new 2011 line of Super Soakers and kids itching for outdoor play everywhere will surely be excited. There are five new water blasters, and most use the new water-clip system that keeps the action going without having to stop for refills.
Barbie Hairtastic Printables [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 17, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Mattel, News
Barbie has been a mainstay in imaginative play for generations. And, now Mattel has created a cool integration with this classic brand and technology: Barbie Hairtastic Printables. Girls age six and up can create custom hair extensions for themselves and for Barbie. Just create a pattern using the online software and print on any inkjet [...]