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Seal of Approval Report

SPY GEAR: SPIKE MIC

SPY GEAR: SPIKE MIC

Collecting intelligence is one of the most basic and crucial parts of the spy game. Whether its listening in on plans to expand a terrorist network or listening in on your big sister’s phone calls, there is important work to be done! The Spike Mic is shot from the launcher and with the help of […]

SPY GEAR: PANOSPHERE

SPY GEAR: PANOSPHERE

Spy gear is just so darn cool! Assuming the persona of James Bond or Sidney Bristow with all their super cool gadgets and gizmos is the kind of imagination play that pre-teens love and parents appreciate. The Panosphere is an awesome spy camera that actually records 360-degree video of whatever room your spy places or

SPY GEAR: SONIC DISTRACTOR

SPY GEAR: SONIC DISTRACTOR

Distractions and diversions are part and parcel of the spy game. Being able to get yourself into places “behind enemy lines” requires cunning and guile. Spin Master appreciates the challenges that junior spies face and, not unlike James Bond’s Q, has devised a solution, When you need the enemy to be distracted or look the

ZOOMER

ZOOMER

Zoomer is a small black and white Dalmation…and he’s a robot! To say that he was a hit with our testers would be an understatement. No matter the age, 5 or 75, Zoomer brought smiles and laughter wherever he went. Zoomer has so many features that endeared him to all. He follows many voice commands

Sweet Treats Jewelry

If your child enjoys the magic of Shrinky Dinks and likes making jewelry, then this is a craft kit that was made for them. The Sweet Treats Jewelry set is essentially a Shrinky Dink activity that also combines a jewelry stand for girls to display all of the different jewelry theyve made. Everything is candy

Tape & Make

Tape & Make

Duct tape once again had proven that is one of the most versatile products ever created. Got a leak? Want to make jewelry? Looking for a great craft for the kids? The answer to all is: Grab the Duct Tape! ALEX has found yet another remarkable use for good ol’ DT, replacing markers and stickers

LeapPad Ultra

LeapPad Ultra

When it comes to tablet technology its hard to keep up with the latest releases, features and abilities of each new entry into the marketplace. Our testers were so thrilled to be able to have some hands on time with the latest version of the LeapPad, the “Ultra.” The first thing that jumps out is

Learn to Write Letters with Mr. Pencil - Stylus and Writing App

This adorable Mr. Pencil stylus is designed to use with your LeapPad and it really caught the eye of our testers. Kids couldn’t wait to use it, while parents were happy to discover Mr. Pencil’s soft point so that no damage might occur. The stylus is so easy to use and works seamlessly with the

Read With Me Scout

Scout is an adorable plush puppy that will become one of your child’s best friends. His sweet visual appeal is undeniably infectious but, as you might expect when dealing with LeapFrog, there is a whole lot more going on inside. If you were to guess that there is an interactive, fun and educational experience included

LeapReader

LeapReader

When children begin to express a real desire to learn reading and writing you want to be ready with the right tools and techniques to help them. According to our testers, if you have a LeapReader you are good to go. There are books and material to get started right away so all kids need

HOW IT WORKS

 

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor, and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There are three testing periods each year:

Report Period Testing Begins Submission Deadline Testing Ends Report Issued
SPRING ’24 February 15th March 13th April 19th May 8th
FALL ’24 June 1st June 24th July 31st August 15th
HOLIDAY ’24 September 1st September 24th October 31st November 15th

Each submission must be accompanied by a $295 product testing fee (we offer multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more. It is non-refundable and has no bearing on the result of the testing. Additionally, we require three samples of the product or access codes for online submissions.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* The Seal’s winners will be announced in a media release distributed to over 4,700 media outlets, including Facebook, Mommy bloggers, TV stations, newspapers, and parenting influencers.

* The report is forwarded to buyers at over 350 major retail and online stores including Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report is featured on TNPC’s website as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

* Links to company websites and a license to utilize the trademarked Seal of Approval artwork on marketing, packaging and web design are available exclusively to Seal winners for additional fees.

* Submitting a product does not secure or guarantee being awarded a Seal of Approval

To submit a product click here.

HOW IT WORKS

 

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor, and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There was three testing periods each year:

Each submission was accompanied by a small product testing fee (we offered multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* The Seal’s winners was announced in a media release distributed to over many media outlets, including Facebook, Mommy bloggers, TV stations, newspapers, and parenting influencers.

* The report were forwarded to buyers retail and online stores including Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report were featured on TNPC’s website as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

HOW IT WORKS

 

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There are three testing periods each year:

Report Period Testing Begins Submission Deadline Testing Ends Report Issued
SPRING ’23 February 15th March 10th April 24th May 10th
FALL ’23 June 1st June 23rd July 31st August 16th
HOLIDAY ’23 September 1st September 22nd October 30th November 15th

Each submission must be accompanied by a $295 product testing fee (we offer multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more. It is non-refundable and has no bearing on the result of the testing. Additionally, we require three samples of the product or access codes for online submissions.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* Winners of the Seal will be announced in a media release which is distributed to over 4700 media outlets including Facebook, Mommy bloggers and TV station websites.

* The report is forwarded to buyers at over 350 major retail and on-line stores including Amazon, Walmart and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report is featured at TNPC’s web site as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

* Links to company websites and a license to utilize the trademarked Seal of Approval artwork on marketing, packaging and web design are available exclusively to Seal winners for additional fees.

* Submitting a product does not secure or guarantee being awarded a Seal of Approval

To submit a product click here.

HOW IT WORKS

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There are three testing periods each year:

Report Period

SPRING '24

FALL ‘24

HOLIDAY ‘24

Testing Begins

February 15th

June 1st

September 1st

Submission Deadline

March 13th

June 23rd

September 24th

Testing Ends

April 26th

July 31st

October 31st

Report Issued

May 14th

August 15th

November 15th

Each submission must be accompanied by a $295 product testing fee (we offer multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more. It is non-refundable and has no bearing on the result of the testing. Additionally, we require three samples of the product or access codes for online submissions.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* Winners of the Seal will be announced in a media release which is distributed to over 4700 media outlets including Facebook, Mommy bloggers and TV station websites.

* The report is forwarded to buyers at over 350 major retail and on-line stores including Amazon, Walmart and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report is featured at TNPC’s web site as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

* Links to company websites and a license to utilize the trademarked Seal of Approval artwork on marketing, packaging and web design are available exclusively to Seal winners for additional fees.

* Submitting a product does not secure or guarantee being awarded a Seal of Approval

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