Over the course of two months we learned that this bright, colorful and unique magnetic building system is versatile and interesting enough to keep many children of different ages engaged. To begin, the quality of the PowerClix pieces impressed testers. They feel sturdy and the magnets stick together well. As children built any number of […]
This is a great example of what LEGO does so well, deliver loads of hands-on play in sets that target the kinds of vehicles and themes that kids want most. This off-road jeep had kids hooked from the moment they saw the box. Perhaps it was the cool green, white and black colors, maybe it
If you have a LEGO enthusiast in your home who is excited by space and exploration then this might just be the perfect holiday/birthday gift. Testers were thrilled to see how their children dove in and got to the business of building right away. The 3 build options are an added bonus of this great
Without a doubt this was the most eye catching toy in our testing centers. Meccanoid will remind parents of Johnny 5 from the movie Short Circuit but for kids he just looks like an awesome new robot friend waiting to be built and played with. This is a big project (over 600 pieces to assemble)
The powerful appeal of magnets for kids from toddler and up is undeniable. No matter the shape or design kids are attracted to them and their unique properties. This Magformers Set was no exception during this round of product testing. Parents felt that the packaging really sells it, thanks to the pictures featuring the magnet
If you are a fan of wooden toys and play sets you are probably already familiar with BRIO. This set is a nice mix of wood and plastic offering a great modular design that can be configured in many ways. Your child can build their house however they see fit. The rooms can be anything
Maple Landmark’s Castle Block Set offers a fresh take on the classic wood block set. The simply marked cardboard box doesn’t do justice to what is inside. The first impression came as a pleasant surprise to many testers when they smelled fresh wood. These are real, all-wood blocks made in the USA, which was noted
The Lego Junior Batman and Superman Vs Lex Luther has a built in audience simply by carrying the famous brands in its name. However, it is much more than that, in fact it offers a lot of fun and quality time when building together with your child. Parents appreciated that LEGO divides the set into
If you or your kids have any familiarity with Aaron Fox from Nexo Knights fame then you know that his character is described as that of a “thrill seeker.” With that understanding, it comes as no surprise that this Aero-Striker set is loaded with all kinds of active equipment, including a crossbow, with two shooters
Micronoid blue basher by Meccano is a combination product that gives your child the tools to build, program, and play with a small sized robot. This is designed for a younger age group than Spin Master’s Meccanoid line and as such some things, like the robot’s head are prebuilt. There are 139 pieces that parents
