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 [...]
Dora Fiesta Kitchen [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 15, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under News
As an update to Dora’s Talking Kitchen, Dora fans will be able to “cook up” tacos, empanads, and turkey dinner with Dora’s Fiesta Favorites Kitchen. This kitchen is designed to encourage children ages two and up to imitate mom and to create their own party meals. Complete with a refrigerator, oven, stovetop, grill, sink, and [...]
Razor eSpark Scooter, Graffiti Scooter and BoGo [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 15, 2011 by Brian and filed under Razor
With spring around the corner here in the Midwest, not much sounds better than the idea of getting kids playing outside. And if the kids are outside, there’s a pretty good chance they’re going to be riding on one of the 20 million Razor scooters sold thus far. Razor has a line of new products at Toy Fair for 2011 highlighted by the eSpark electric-powered scooter which throws sparks off the back of the scooter when kids step on the back Spark Bar.
VTech InnoPad Tablet For Kids [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 15, 2011 by Brian and filed under VTech
Tablets were the big rage for adults at CES in January, now VTech is carrying the Tablet torch for kids. Their new InnoPad brings a lot of the same tablet feel to kids, with durability and content that parents approve of.
Air Swimmers Fly Into Action [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 15, 2011 by Brian and filed under News
We’re always looking for a few of-beat tech products at Toy Fair, and this year one of our favorites is a line of helium balloons called Air Swimmers. What’s so unique about a balloon you say? Well, these shark and clown fish models are huge for one, and feature an IR remote control that lets kids fly them all over the house!
Tonka XT Ricochet RC Vehicles [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 15, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hasbro, Tonka
Tonka is always good for something new at Toy Fair and this year they didn’t disappoint. They’ve announced a new Tonka XT Ricochet line that includes the high-end Stunt Pro trick racer and the smaller Tricksters, perfect for indoor use.
Star Wars Ultimate FX Lightsabers [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 15, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hasbro
There are few Star Wars fans, if any, that don’t boast at least one Lightsaber in their toy collection. Our household has four, each fun to play with, but none as robust or interactive as Hasbro’s latest effort, the Star Wars Ultimate FX Lightsaber.
Beyblade Adds Tops and IR Remote Control [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 15, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hasbro
Hasbro has added several new products to their Beyblade line, including the new IR Spin Control system, which gives players a new way to control their tops while in action – including giving the top a turbo boost!
LITE-BRIGHT Updated With LED Lights [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 15, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hasbro
The Hasbro LITE-BRITE isn’t normally associated with kid’s tech, but the new products for 2011 are interesting in that they’re getting design overhauls to make them more tablet-like, with elements that are clearly pulled from the Apple iPhone and iPad. Beyond the design changes though, the LITE-BRITE line gets LED lights, new stay-put pegs and better systems to hold design sheets and extra pegs in place.
VTech Announces New Infant Toys [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 14, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under News, VTech
VTech is announcing four new baby toys for 2011: Peek at Me Bunny™, Care & Learn Teddy™, Grow & Discover Music Studio™, and 2-in-1 Discovery Table™. Looking to provide educational toys in a range of prices, VTech partnered with Dr. Lise Eliot, Child Development Expert and Associate Professor of Neuroscience at The Chicago Medical School. [...]
Mattel Angry Birds Knock On Wood [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 14, 2011 by Brian and filed under Mattel
If you’re not up on Angry Birds yet, then I’m surprised you’re using the Internet to read our site. In any event, Mattel is taking the best selling mobile game Angry Birds to the “real world” with the Angry Birds Knock On Wood game.