What a beautiful, colorful, exciting and inviting play set. We can think of no better set to either introduce the concept of the zoo before a visit, or to reinforce and keep alive the wonder and magic of a trip afterwards. The level of imagination play that this set sparks within children is superb. It’s […]
Building & Construction Toys
A wonderful playtime, education time play set, the 1.2.3 Farm delighted our testers. Children learn colors, animal names and sounds, shapes and numbers one through six in EIGHT different languages. You read that right…8!! The quality of the toy is solid and ready for just about any type of play your toddler is ready to
Parents were excited to see how their children gravitated to this low-tech play set. Citiblocs are high quality building blocks made with solid, sturdy wood and durable paint that feels like it will stand up over time. Building blocks are and continue to be a staple of childhood play for good reason. They spark imagination,
Ogo Bild POD is a really cool, super-sized building toy that is reminiscent of rod and connector building sets from generations past. Instead of small structures now you can build forts, space ships, just about anything you can dream up. The big difference here is that kids can (in most cases) climb inside their creation.
The K’Nex building system of rods and connectors has been through our testing centers for years now, from ferris wheels to roller coasters, so testers were intrigued when they saw this dinosaur construction set. Their kids were not so much intrigued as excited and why not, the appeal of dinosaurs is universal which is why
In recent years we’ve seen movies being made of video games and now here is a toy based on one of the most popular video games of all time, certainly on the Wii platform, Mario Kart. There are various sets in the series but all feature the opportunity to build a track and race cars
Packed to the rafters with cool gadgets and gizmos, the Secret Agent Headquarters gave testers just what they were looking for in the cool world of make-believe undercover espionage. There is a trap door, an actual motion detector and of course a great assortment of super cool vehicles. There is a jet-ski and an awesome
What an impressive play set. From the moment they opened the box and begin assembling the beautifully detailed castle, testers were impressed. Directions are clear, organized and easy to follow. Once it’s built the real fun begins. The magic of imaginative play is celebrated as children instantly took to the experience and made it their
This DUPLO set is designed to be fun to build but perhaps even more fun to play with in a truly interactive manner. Having so many moving parts incorporated into the design, like hosing down the fire, raising and lowering the ladder and making cars zoom around really attracted children and kept them coming back
The Blok line from MEGA is one that deserves more attention than it receives in the face of competition from of the other players in the building block segment. Solidly made with brightly colored blocks that fit together wonderfully, the set is appealing and challenging without reaching the point of frustration. In no time the