After two months of testing, parents told us they were convinced that the adorable new Sew Your Own Furry Llama Pillow will be all the rage for crafty preteens. Right from the start, the Furry Llama Pillow kit outlines the process succinctly, plus it comes with everything you need. The material is soft and furry, […]
Three cheers for Klutz Jr. for creating a genuinely gender-neutral craft kit! My Simple Sewings presentation is a refreshing alternative to the typically girl-centric beading and bedazzling world. Klutz Jr. has put together a food and sweets sewing craft set with said items featured on the box. No children are shown on the packaging and
Wow, Urban 2.0 and Space Base Playset really impressed from Day 1 of the testing cycle, right through to the final day. Inside the unassuming brown box, you will discover an entirely photorealistic scene unfold before your eyes. Within a few minutes of separating and attaching parts to the set, the toy was ready for
It can be tough to find new and inventive ways to help stimulate the problem-solving skills, especially ones that include a nice dose of physical dexterity, but the Perplexus Light Speed by Spin Master combines all that in one fantastic toy. Parents we so impressed with the design, they and their kids loved the overall
The Air Hog Extreme Air Board is a fun and dazzling twist on a mini-drone. When it comes to drone toys, Air Hogs have carved out a niche for themselves as being well-priced and among the easiest for novices to learn to fly. The Air Board has two flying modes; board and paraglider. Switching between
Kumi is Japanese for “Gathered Threads,” and this Kumi Kreator makes the absolute best gathered-threads bracelets in the easiest way possible and the output is stunning. This craft is perfect for kids ages eight and above, any younger and the thread loading part of the project will become frustrating. Once it’s loaded up children loved
littleBits has done it again, creating what might be the perfect mix of fun and learning. If you are unfamiliar with the brand, littleBits ingeniously teaches children the basics of electronics while giving them the tools to create really cool working gadgets. Every piece comes color-coded based on their function, input, output, power, and connector.
The Wow! Stuff Light Painting Wand surprised many testers. They told us that from the packaging, and when first taking it out of the box it appears to just be a Harry Potter licensed wand with a light at the end of it. Push the button and the light comes on. Meh. Then they delved
If you are reading this review and curious about a product called a Golden Snitch we feel safe in assuming that you are a Harry Potter fan. In this instance specifically, you are a Quidditch fan. The Golden Snitch Ball is, in fact, a flying snitch, complete with flickering wings just like in the movies.
To say that Cozmo was a hit in our testing centers would be a massive understatement. Parents and kids flipped over Cozmo who might very well be the cutest little robot toy ever. Cozmo has a big personality, is a joy to interact with, loves to play and be taken care of. Cozmo is programmable
