Tag: toys
2011 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – Perplexus Epic And Perplexus Rookie Maze Games
ABOUT PERPLEXUS EPIC Feeling confident after completing Perplexus Original? Think you’ve mastered the art of twisting and turning while defying gravity? Not so, friend. Presenting Epic – the newest in the line of Perplexus mazes With gnarly new obstacles that require a whole new level of concentration and finesse, Epic is here to humble you! [...]
REVIEW – #Hexbug Nano Halloween Party
I recently received the awesome opportunity to host a Hexbug Nano Halloween Party. For those of you unfamiliar with the Hexbug, here’s the idea behind the product line. By leveraging our robotics expertise, we entered the toy industry in 2007 with the launch of the HEXBUG Micro Robotic Creatures product line. HEXBUG was designed to [...]
REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY – Learning Curve Lamaze Tummy Time Air
As my nephew’s arrival grew closer I started thinking about toys. Infant toys are often so ordinary and blah for the first few months. I wanted to find something neat that the baby could play with that would also benefit him. Learning Curve offered me the opportunity to check out a new product, Lamaze Tummy [...]
REVIEW – Learning Curve Chuggington Interactive Railway Wash & Fuel Starter Set
Recently Learning Curve introduced a new line of toys called the Chuggington Interactive Railway. My youngest son absolutely loves trains, including Chuggington, so I was very happy to accept the opportunity to check out one of the new toys, the Chuggington Interactive Railway Wash & Fuel Starter Set. ABOUT LEARNING CURVE Learning Curve offers developmental [...]
REVIEW – Muttles Mini Plush
Recently I learned about a new collectible toy called Muttles. ABOUT MUTTLES Muttles are based on the designer dog trend and feature mixed-up breeds with fun names such as Labradoodle, Puggle and Snorkie. Owners can register their new puppy and build a Muttles Puppy Profile at muttles.com by selecting a name, entering its birthday and [...]
2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – Monster Factory
I had not heard of Monster Factory prior to working on my gift guide. I received a mini Maggie and a Colin. I wasn’t sure what I’d think of them but they’re actually very cute. The materials and workmanship are good, they’re sturdy and durable. They’re definitely different and I can easily see not only [...]
2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – Kmart What A Doll Collection
What I’m attempting to show in this picture is one of the dolls from the new What A Doll! line available at Kmart. My pictures didn’t come out that well so here’s two from the Kmart site. The What A Doll! collection consists of dolls and clothes. We all know how so many girls love [...]
2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – The Greenzys
I love stuffed animals. The very first time that RB and I moved I had more stuffed animals than clothes. He had to help move bags and bags of them and was less than thrilled about it. I love the idea of a toy that will help make a difference and educate, as well as [...]
2010 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – Brainstring Advanced Puzzle
Recently I learned of a company called Recent Toys, who offers some really cool looking thinking toys. I received a sample of the Brainstring Advanced Puzzle Toy. This puzzle toy is a geometrically shaped puzzle geared for ages 8 and up. The puzzle contains colored strings and tips. The object is to form a solid [...]
REVIEW – Discovery Mythbusters Science Of Sports Kit
ABOUT THE MYTHBUSTERS SCIENCE OF SPORTS KIT There will be lots of variables to test in the myths Jamie and Adam included in this kit, which try to prove some of the crazy stories the guys have heard about sports. It might seem that the outcome in sports comes down to which team has the [...]
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – MUST HAVES – V Tech VSmile Cyber Pocket
CJ is 10 but developmentally he’s much younger. It can be very hard to shop for toys for him because usually he’s either got it or it’s just not a good fit for him. One thing he enjoys tremendously is playing video games. His old VSmile has seen much better days. V Tech now makes [...]
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE – Build-A-Bear Frosty The Snowman
GIFT IDEA – BUILD A BEAR WORKSHOP Build-A-Bear Workshop, birthplace of such beautiful stuffed toys, has come out with a Frosty The Snowman for this year’s holiday season. He looks great in that picture up there but he’s about a thousand times better in person. He is so soft that you just want to snuggle [...]
Hot Hamsters
When I first heard a little about Zhu Zhu pets I didn’t expect to hear much about them again. I thought they’d be one of those toy fads that quickly crashed. It would seem I may have been mistaken! Since that day about two months ago, I hear about these toys constantly. It seems they’re [...]
Elmo Tickle Hands
Have you seen Elmo Tickle Hands? They are so cute! CJ is 10 but still loves Elmo and Sesame Street. I am seriously considering getting this for him for Christmas. What I like about it is that the toy is really interactive. Don’t get me wrong, other Elmo toys are adorable to watch. What makes [...]
Bendaroos Create Your Dream Contest And Giveaway
Bendaroos. How is it that I’ve never seen these?! They’re pretty cool. RB and TJ tell me they’ve seen commercials but I haven’t. I think CJ would love a set of them. Check out the info on the contest they’re running and the cool prize they’re going to give to one of my readers. ALLSTAR [...]
