If ever there was a children’s toy that made us long for summer this was it. Playmobil has captured the best parts of summer, cool water fun. This play set is on the smaller side but what it lacks in size it makes up for in fun. There is a twisty slide, and who doesn’t […]
If you haven’t been exposed to or heard of Hexbugs, welcome to the 2010’s. These quasi-intellegent robot bugs are crazy cool. They have an artificial intelligence that will amaze you. With this set the Hex Bug Nanos find their way around the tracks even when multiple tracks are combined. Because Innovations First Labs keeps churning
Cars, the movie, is back in sequel version (the aptly named Cars 2) which means so are toys featuring the movie’s characters. This set includes a very nicely reproduced set of cars that can be played with alone or on the tracks which your child (over 5) can build on their own. All of the
Sometimes you don’t need whizz bang lights and gizmos to entertain children, sometimes all it takes is a tunnel to climb through. Pacific Play Tents hit the nail on the head with the Tickle Me Tunnel. Kids just kept going and going, never tiring of the cool experience of being inside the tunnel, especially when
These adorable, squishy trains attracted children who loved the uniquely tactile feel of the cars. Even for the youngest of hands these trains are easy to grasp and maneuver. There are magnets that keep the cars attached, these are very securely connected which pleased parents concerned about small pieces coming loose. The train’s gender neutral
What a great idea! The sidewalk, driveway and cul de sac will never be the same. The Road Maker gives you a fabulous tool to create obstacle courses, bike lanes and race tracks. Once you have drawn your lines the ideas for games will just come flowing. The unit itself folds away neatly in its
Soft, cuddly and huggable are what you would expect or want in a doll, but when you add durable, washable and able to be taken anywhere including the bathtub, well then, you have a winner. Parents raved about the quality of the dolls, how the hair is not only beautiful but it stands the test
A self-stacking, musical note playing xylophone of sorts, Do Re Mi Musical Blocks were certainly unique but also quite engaging. When laid out the blocks play musical notes. The notes are clearly outlined on each block and when played in a row really gave an appreciation and understanding of musical progression. They also formed a
Do you have children who love to play with flying machines of all types? Do they turn everyday items in the house into rocket ships and jet planes? Once they get a look at this playset the fascination will hit new heights. Inside the transparent plastic backpack are well-made metal rockets that are nicely detailed
If you or your child loves playing with Hexbugs then you can be sure they will love this new raceway set. If you don’t know what hexbugs are, they are curiously lifelike little robots. Equipped with vibrating legs, they are propelled forward, sideways and backwards. There has always been something appealing about racing toys whether
