All kinds of toys are being brought to a new level these days, and one of the items to become the most drastically improved are toy blasters. This includes, of course, water balloon blasters. So today we’re reviewing the Wham-O Aqua Cross Bow, a heavy duty looking blaster that looks like it could launch out [...]
These days it’s tough to distinguish between the best toys to get and the toys to avoid- there’s just so much stuff out there. It feels like just about every purchase is punctured by those moments of hesitation in which you ask yourself “Will the toy really work like it’s supposed to?” “Is it worth the price?” “Is it safe and well made?” Those questions are usually followed by the somewhat uneasy feeling that you might be paying for something that is destined to become yet another object under the bed collecting dust.
That’s where we come in. From traveling across the country and attending premier toy fairs, to testing out products hands on, we’re bringing you honest information on all the top toys out there, in an organized, straightforward manner. Check out our video and editorial reviews to find out more about a particular toy, or browse our “best of” lists for gift ideas. Here you’ll be sure to find something for your child and almost better yet, you’ll find out if it’s as good as it seems.
Play is the way in which all human beings learn. To give a child a toy that they love and play with time and again is to give them a tool that will serve them forever.
May 12, 2012
Fijit Friends Newbies: Cuter & Cheaper than the Originals
Fijit Friends now have a whole new line of critters to add to your collection. Introducing… Fijit Friends Newbies! They’re exactly what they sound like. Small, round, baby faced and big-eyed, the newbies are (in my opinion) a cuter version of the originals. They hum, soak up love, and even harmonize when they sing duets. [...]
May 8, 2012
Tegu Mobility Wooden Cars
Just when we thought Tegu Blocks couldn’t get any better, they did. With their line of Tegu Mobility Wooden Cars they’ve unlocked more doors for kids to enter in the realm of play and imagination. Made with the same high quality materials, standards, and ethics as all of their other products, Tegu cars are something [...]
May 5, 2012
Angry Birds Space Plush Toys
A mysterious giant claw has snatched up the Angry Birds eggs, leading them into a whole new galaxy filled with…green space pigs! With almost zero gravity to hold them back, the Angry Birds launch into a light speed attack, exploring the universe throughout 60 intergalactic levels. With all the characters being introduced in this new [...]
May 3, 2012
Air Storm Pop Rocketz: Just Aim, Squueze & POP!
Air Storm Pop Rocketz is an entertaining little toy which involves using a simple foam launcher to aim and shoot super light foam ‘rockets’. They’re great for outdoor play, and gentle enough for indoor play. It’s also easy enough to use that kids as young as 5 can enjoy it. How Do You Use the [...]
May 1, 2012
Orbeez Magic Light-Up Globe
Remember Lava Lamps? Well if you were a fan of those (and who wasn’t?) than you’ll be a fan of the Orbeez Magic Light-Up Globe. It’s like a Lava Lamp…if you got to make your own lava, play with it, then put it into the lamp, turn it on and watch it send dazzling displays [...]
April 24, 2012
Little Miss Muffin Dolls: Muffin, or Cupcake?
Little Miss Muffin (or Little Miss Cupcake, you decide) is a line of dolls that tuck into rubber ‘muffin liners’ which can be flipped out to reveal a skirt and legs, ready to power the little miss around the kitchen. There’s 10 ‘flavors’ in all, each one coming with its own yummy muffin scent. What [...]
April 23, 2012
GIANT microbes Plush Toys: GIANT Versions of Your Favorite Viruses & Diseases
Know someone with an ulcer? Want to explain to your kid what’s going on when they get a cold? Giant microbes originals are a line of plush microbes that look like the real thing-only much, much bigger. They make great learning tools, coming with tons of information, and are also a fantastic gift for someone [...]
April 19, 2012
Hog Wild Poppers: To Pop or Not To Pop?
Pop pop pop. Pop pop. Pop. Pop. ‘What’s that sound?’ you wonder. That’s the sound of happily entertained little ones that is. Hog Wild Poppers are simple shooting toys that are easy to use and absolutely brilliant with the hours of playtime they provide. Ready…Aim…Fire! Hog Wild Poppers are an all-around fantastic children’s toy. They’re [...]
April 17, 2012
Ugly Dolls Uglybuddies
We know Ugly Dolls…but what are Uglybuddies? They’re Ugly Dolls but taken to a whole new level. Now you get double the ugly (which is really a bizarre kind of cute) with one Ugly Doll clutching a little ugly friend in its arms or stuffing it into it’s pouch (a soft, deep pocket on their [...]
April 15, 2012
Fruit Ninja Plush Toys
Whoever thought slicing fruit could be so utterly satisfying? Originally a mobile App, Fruit Ninja is a juicy action packed game filled to the brim with squishy, splatty fruit slicing fun. It skyrocketed onto the list of the 50 best iPhone Apps of 2011 by TIME Magazine, and has versions on six platforms including Xbox [...]
April 12, 2012
Howly Owls: Cute, Handcrafted Stuffed Owls
In a world that churns out mass produced toys at an astonishing rate, a handmade toy is like a breath of fresh, pure air. That’s part of why we love Howly Owls. They’re charming, unique, chock full of personality, and handmade with lots and lots of love…not to mention soft, cuddly, and whimsically crafty looking. [...]
May 15, 2012
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