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 [...]
Fisher Price Rock Star Mickey [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 14, 2011 by Brian and filed under Fisher Price
Kids who are into guitar and into Mickey are going to have a rockin’ time with Rock Star Mickey. Kids can jam along with Mickey as he moves around the stage complete with vocals, body movements and the soon-to-be classic signature move, the mouska-split.
Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Baby iCan Play Case [Toy Fair 2011]
Written on Feb 14, 2011 by Brian and filed under Fisher Price
Babies love Apple products too! Now they can play with the iPod Touch or iPhone in a durable, slobber-resistant case. Parents place the Touch or iPhone in the Laugh & Learn Baby iCan Play Case, lock the back cover and baby is ready to go.
New Science Discovery Line from Learning Encounters
Written on Jan 20, 2011 by RuthJS and filed under Learning Encounters, News
Learning Encounters™ has announced a new line of science discovery toys which includes affordable, high-quality telescopes, microscopes and accessories for astronomy and science lovers from beginner to advanced. Founded in 2010, Learning Encounters™ will present their products at Toy Fair 2011 in New York City. Learning Encounters™ has geared their products toward children, but the [...]
ZhuZhu Pets Launches ZhuZhu Puppies Line
Written on Jan 19, 2011 by Brian and filed under News, ZhuZhu Pets
ZhuZhu Pets were huge in 2010; the line of hamsters, habitats and accessories were on many a holiday wish list. Capitalizing on that success, meet the new ZhuZhu Puppies line. Like their hamster friends, the Puppies will rove about freely or within playsets, making noises along the way.
Hexbug Nano Going Glow-in-the-Dark Bugs and Habitats Coming
Written on Jan 14, 2011 by Brian and filed under Hexbug, News
With Toy Fair closing in, Hexbug is getting out ahead of the news storm to announce glow-in-the-dark Hexbug Nanos and Nano Habitats. The Hexbug Nano has been a wildly popular robotic toy not just for kids, but certain adults we know too. The new glow-in-the-dark habitat sets and bugs look great. We’re certain the new sets and bugs will extend playability for kids in entirely new ways.
LEGO Ninjago Line Released
Written on Jan 11, 2011 by Brian and filed under Lego, News
LEGO’s new Ninjago line of integrated toys is formally announced today, but kids across the country already know about it via Cartoon Network teasers for a Ninjago show. Aside from the cartoon feature and your expected building set fun, LEGO Ninjago also incorporates a game mechanism and connection to virtual gaming.
Review: “We Did It!” Dora
Written on Dec 16, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Brands, Fisher Price, Reviews
Dora is turning 10, and to celebrate Fisher-Price has created a doll that sings, dances, plays games in English and Spanish, and teaches kids how to do the “We Did It!” dance. Based on the enthusiastic responses from our testers and the reasonable price of $40, Dora devotees will really enjoy this doll. Out of [...]
Review: Hyper Dash Extreme
Written on Dec 1, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Reviews, Wild Planet
Wild Planet has come up with a new version of Hyper Dash for this holiday season: Hyper Dash Extreme. Retailing at $19.99 to $24.99, Hyper Dash Extreme has more math and new mobile targets to keep kids on the move and learning at the same time. Recommended for ages 6 and up, our seven and [...]
Review: Flipper Frenzy
Written on Dec 1, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Reviews, Wild Planet
Smart Step Games (Wild Planet) has come out with a new preschool toy this season. Flipper Frenzy is a battery operated shark who plays games with his underwater friends (octopus, fish, turtle, and sea horse). Intended for children ages three and up, Flipper Frenzy retails for around $20. The game got generally positive reactions from [...]
Review: Scrabble Flash
Written on Nov 20, 2010 by RuthJS and filed under Hasbro, Reviews
Hasbro has done it again! We got a sneak peak at Scrabble Flash at Toy Fair 2010, and liked it then. Now, after playing with it a bit, we like it even more! The all new Scrabble Flash was a big hit among our many reviewers from a broad age range. From 8-year-olds that spent [...]