There are ten different sets which allow you to build different combinations of things. The Captain’s Crew set lets you build a two dimensional skull and crossbones, a two dimensional parrot or a three dimensional pirate saber.  The Lovely Princess set lets you build a 2D princess, a 2D castle or a 3D tiara.  The Prehistoric Predator set lets you build a 2D crocodile, a 3D dinosaur or a 3D shark. The Super Safari set lets you build a 2D monkey, a 2D tiger, a 3D lion or a 3D zebra.  The Ocean Depths set lets you build a 2D sail boat, a 2D seahorse, a 2D octopus or a 3D turtle.  The Pretty Pink Pets set lets you build a 2D kitten, a 2D ballerina bear, a 3D dog or a 3D flamingo. The Monster Madness set lets you build a 2D alien, a 2D crab like monster or a 3D dragon.  The Garden Delight set lets you build a 2D flower, a 2D butterfly, a 2D butterfly and flower or a 3D dragonfly. The Wacky Wear set lets you build a 3D mask, 3D hat or a 3D tie. The Mega Mix set has enough pieces to build all the creations above and is by far the best value.

With all the small pieces in the Puzzibits Flexible 3D Puzzle Art sets (one thousand two hundred and fifty pieces in the Mega Mix set) are not for small children.  These toy sets are rated for children six years old and older.  In our Puzzibits reviews we used two different age groups; six to eight years old and nine to twelve years old.  All of the children had a wonderful time assembling the different creatures and things from the detailed instructions that accompany each set.  Some of the instructions are a little hard for the younger ones to follow though so a having a parent nearby is not a bad idea.

The Puzzibits review with the older group of children revealed that not long after they got their hands on these entertaining little toys, they were more fond of coming up with their own creations than of building by the instructions.  Toy sets that children can get creative with and build whatever they want have always been a great success and Puzzibits, with its uniquely shaped pieces and bright colors is no exception.  We came to the conclusion that not only would we recommend this toy, but most of us were going right out to buy some for our own homes as well.

For the purposes of our Rescue Heroes Command Center reviews, we recruited eight kids, both boys and girls, to test out the toy.  The toy is rated for kids three and up due to the small parts included with the set that can become detached and turn into choking hazards.  For this reason, our future rescuers were all between the ages of four and eight.  After introducing them to the toys and assuming our observer positions in a corner of the room, we watched as the kids chose their favorite characters and began to create all sorts of different emergencies.  They especially love the voice memory feature, and used it almost incessantly for the entire play period.

What we learned during our Rescue Heroes Command Center review process is that while the girls didn’t enjoy themselves quite as much as the boys, we believe this is only because the girls had a slightly different play style than the girls.  Had we done two separate reviews, one with the boys and one with just the girls, we are pretty confident that the girls would have enjoyed themselves a lot more.  The girls in the group were basically playing amongst themselves in the middle of the larger group, and the boys barely noticed because their play style was more loud and rowdy.  There was a lot of yelling going on, but it was all in fun and seemed like it was part of their ‘this is an emergency situation’ play.  We feel confident recommending the Rescue Heroes Command Center to parents for their children.

With both games, there are several different ways to play.  You can give each player a color and have four players in the game.  You can play the ‘drafting’ variation and give each player two colors.  In this version, only two players can play.  Or, one person can play a solitaire version, trying to get as many pieces as possible on the board before running out of moves.  Each game of it only takes about thirty minutes on average, so it’s easy to fit a game into a busy day.  But be warned, Blokus has been called highly addictive and you may find yourself wanting to play more and more and maybe even thinking about possible piece placements in your head hours before your next game, or hours after your last game.  People who love the game Tetris will really love these two games.

This game has won awards for its capacity to make players think in new and abstract ways.  The game has actually been praised by the super smart people at Mensa for being a game that can really make people smarter.  Both versions of the game are great to get players thinking, and it can be played by five year olds or by adults.  Blokus and Trigon are games that the whole family can play together.  The games are a great opportunity for parents to teach kids to find different ways to look at any situation.

The kids were quite cautious at first- after all, the scooter goes up to fifteen miles per hour, and that’s faster than the ride on toys they are used to. The chain- driven motor is surprisingly quiet and very steady, although it can’t handle an incline- even a shallow one. But the kids had lots of fun riding around on the flat surface we provided. During the testing phase, we learned that it is perfectly safe to come to an abrupt stop on the Razor because the brake is on the back tire, so there is no chance of flipping forward during a sudden stop.

Because it has a generous weight limit of 220 pounds, and because it is electric and therefore environmentally friendly, a couple of our adult reviewers are talking about buying a Razor e300 Electric Scooter to ride to work and back. Since they both live fairly close to work, that idea would probably work for them as long as they also pack a lunch. The scooter only has 45 minutes of continuous use per battery charge, so as long as you live within a forty minute drive (at 15 miles per hour, that is) of your workplace, and you can plug in the battery to charge for a full eight hour work day, then that idea might work for you as well. Everyone is concerned about gas prices, and many are also concerned about the environment, so a product like this is appealing as alternative transportation.

As a part of our review, we feel compelled to let parents know that this thing does move pretty quickly for a child’s ride on toy. Fifteen miles an hour doesn’t seem too fast to parents who have been driving at 65 miles an hour on a regular basis for many years, but fifteen miles an hour is faster than the majority of parents can run at top speed. The average ride on toy goes a maximum of six miles per hour. We must also strongly caution parents to provide all the proper safety gear and insist that their children wear all of the gear every single time they ride the scooter.

We performed the Martian Matter Alien Maker Spaceship reviews with several children ages five through ten years old. The way this toy is used is as follows: The child or children pick out two of the molds, and then they decide what color or colors of the reusable Meteor Mud compound to press into the mold. They then use the plastic knife to trim off any excess material and use the plastic tweezers to remove the alien from the mold. After that they can use any or all of the three different colors of the Lunar Lava gel to decorate their new alien creation. With the fourteen different half molds, three colors of the reusable Meteor Mud compound and the three different colors of the Lunar Lava gel the number of different aliens kids can make is almost endless. When the children have finished constructing their own new alien creatures the Martian Matter Alien Maker Spaceship has three clear plastic globes on top so they can set their favorite ones aside. The alien creations they do not want to save can be recycled and made into different creatures. The children really seemed to enjoy flattening their aliens with the plastic roller or slicing them into small pieces with the included plastic knife. Overall we would say that the Martian Matter Alien Maker Spaceship is a great toy. Not only does this entertaining toy help develop children’s imagination and creativity; it is also a perfect toy for hours of fun on a rainy day. The children who participated in these reviews completely lost track of time and did not want to stop playing with the Martian Matter Alien Maker Spaceship even when their hour and a half was up.

The Martian Matter Alien Maker review we conducted with the five year olds taught us quickly that, although this toy is rated five years and up, the younger children have a hard time getting their new alien creations out of the molds without messing them up or tearing a limb off. But with a little parental help they will have just as much fun as their older counterparts creating their own unique alien race. The reusable Meteor Mud compound is a non-toxic wheat based concoction with a warning on the box that it is not a food item. The box also warns that the Lunar Lava gel will stain some surfaces and that there are numerous small parts that are choking hazards so close parental supervision of the smaller children is a definite must.

Razor e100 Electric Scooter Review

While we were conducting the Razor e100 Electric Scooter review we came to the conclusion that this is a very well made scooter.  The frame is strong enough to easily support children up to the weight limit while keeping the weight down to a slight twenty nine pounds.  The kid sized deck has plenty of room to stand on but not bulky enough to be clumsy.  The adjustable handlebar height lets you fit the Razor e100 Electric Scooter to the child riding it for safe and comfortable operation.  The twist grip throttle gives the little ones the same feel as riding a full sized motorcycle.  The hand brake on the other side of the handlebar provides adequate braking power but we would suggest some strong parental supervision until the rider gets the hang of stopping where they want to stop.  We would also have preferred to see a brake on the back wheel instead of the front to avoid the risk of tip over.  The large one hundred and twenty five millimeter rear wheel aids novice riders by making it easier to balance and also gives excellent traction.  The one hundred watt high torque motor did not seem to have any trouble at all powering along on a flat surface, but it doesn’t handle hills well.  The new chain drive design provides no slip power transfer from the motor to the rear wheel.

One thing we noticed while performing the Razor e100 Electric Scooter reviews was that the closer the rider was to the one hundred and twenty pound weight limit the longer it took the scooter to get near the ten mile per hour mark.  There was one complaint that we heard from all of our testers, which was the relatively short forty minute continuous use time compared to an extended charge time of sixteen hours.  Overall we would have to say this is an outstanding, environmentally friendly ride on toy for short bursts of play time.

With all ride on toys safety is a major concern, and a ride on toy with a motor makes that doubly so.  With the proper safety precautions the Razor e100 Electric Scooter is great fun.  Parental supervision and a helmet is an absolute must, elbow pads and knee pads are also highly recommended.

Domo is said to hatch from eggs, and ‘grows’ to three different sizes, small, medium, and jumbo, giving it enough variety to fit the stuffed animal needs of children ages 3 and up. Domo stands from 6 inches to about 16 inches tall, and it actually stands on its own two feet (unique from most two-footed plush stuffed animals). How does it do this? Domo’s feet are rectangular in shape and are rigid on the bottom allowing for a sturdy base, yet soft and furry at the same time making his feet touchable. Domo’s arms and hands hang down to his sides, but they have the ability to move freely up and down and side to side.

And just try to look past Domo’s eyes, his beady brown endearing eyes. They’re fierce at first glance, but delve deeper into those depthless eyes and there is gentleness to be discovered. But what really gives Domo his fierce façade is his mighty mouth. Domo’s jagged teeth are made of quality soft white felt. And what makes them really pop out at you is his deep red mouth, also made of quality soft felt. But what children will love the most about these plush Domo dolls of various sizes, is Domo’s soft and fluffy fur. It’s dark brown, curly, and feels like the fibers of a soft new towel.

Bring this Japanese sensation home for your children by getting them Domo this holiday season. Legend has it; Domo hatches from eggs and grows to be 6 inches to about 16 inches tall. With Domo’s many sizes, there is a Domo plush doll for any child age 3 years old and up. Although Domo may look like a fierce creature, he is anything but fierce and ferocious. He’s cute and cuddly. Domo is rugged enough to play with, yet Domo is soft and squeezable and he is always ready to curl up on a couch in front of the television or with a good book, or cuddle in bed and just relax and fall into a peaceful sleep. Domo also gets along well with others and has no problem standing on a shelf among the other stuffed animals in your collection.

“Collect, scan, learn!” that’s the motto of Smart Animals Electronic Scanopedia, the all new interactive learning tool from Discovery Kids. The Smart Animals Electronic Scanopedia has over 2,500 sound effects, facts as well as quizzes. And with over 200 animals to learn about, the Smart Animals Electronic Scanopedia will keep kids learning and wanting continue learning more.

Just scan a Smart Animal, say, the Bengal Tiger and learn that they are around 9 feet in length and can weigh up to 900 pounds. And through the true/false quizzes, learn that the Bengal Tigers live in forest habitats. These are just some of the things that kids will learn about the Bengal Tiger. And this is just for one animal. With over 200 scan able smart animals kids won’t stop learning. And who knows, maybe parents will learn something too.

The Discovery Kids Smart Animals Electronic Scanopedia has an ergonomic design that will fit comfortably into small hands. The Electronic Scanopedia is a small toy, but has tons of information stored inside ready to be let out and absorbed by young curious and knowledge hungry minds. The Electronic Scanopedia releases the stored information via an electronic voice. Though the voice is clear and easy to understand, a volume control on the Electronic Scanopedia would be a nice addition.

Included with the Discovery Kids Smart Animals Electronic Scanopedia is a large and colorful interactive map with fun activities, and 3 bonus games. Buy more Smart Animals and unlock bonus animals that kids can learn about. On the large colorful Smart Animals interactive map kids will learn about which animals were present during the different geologic eras. For example, the Smilodon was present during the Ice Age.
From the interactive map, kids will also learn about the various habitats that currently drape this earth. Learn that Green Turtles reside in the deep sea while the Marine Iguana calls the shallow seas home. With Bonus Game 1, kids have identify animals by the sounds they make. With Bonus Game 2 kids have to correctly match animals with their rightful habitats; and with Game 3 kids get to guess what habitats are what.

Get the facts about animals and there habitats with Discovery Kids Smart Animals Electronic Scanopedia. With hundreds of animals to learn about and thousands of quizzes, facts and sound effects, the Electronic Scanopedia is a great toy that will help mold young minds.