Did you know that the most popular form of transportation in Poptropic is via blimp? The online world of Poptropica, which was created by the author of the “Dairy of a Wimpy Kid” series, has leaped off the computer screen. This inflatable blimp is a perfect example of how to successfully blur the lines between […]
In what was described by testers as a perfect marriage, Dr. Seuss and the alphabet, this traditional wooden puzzle received anything but traditional reviews. The immediate recognition and appeal of Dr. Seuss drew testers in but it was the quality of the design, the way the large letters sat high in their slots, easy for
He’s lovable, he’s goofy, he’s sincere and he won the hearts of young children in the movie theater and now in our testing centers. This high-end version of a Mater who’s eyes and mouth move, carries rockets that are ready to fire when you pull on his tow hitch, oh and let’s not forget that
The visual appeal to little girls with just about any Disney Princess is awfully high and this Belle doll was no exception. The packaging really makes it impossible to pass up, after all Belle is just sitting there staring at you virtually begging you to take her home. Once you relent our testers are confident
We’d be hard pressed to find anything that has come through our test center doors to compare with the startlingly unique FyrFlyz. Turn off the lights, turn on FyrFlyz and be amazed. One tester explained FyrFlyz as a combination of yoyo, glo stick and spirograph. In a nutshell what you get is a battery operated
You would be hard pressed to find a parent who hasn’t endured the agony of walking through their child’s room at night without stepping on a toy of some sort. When testers saw this Hot Wheels track that mounts on the wall, it was apparent that some saw their nighttime walks becoming suddenly safer. So
Sleek, quick and nimble sounds like we’re talking about the newest sports car on the market. Well if you are a kid, we might as well be. Hot Wheels are to kids what Maserati’s are to car enthusiasts and this one has all the elements a Hot Wheels enthusiast needs for non-stop fun. The packaging
Most of us associate Matchbox with die-cast race cars but these days interactive toys like Smokey The Fire Truck are carrying the Matchbox name and according to our testers that’s just fine with their kids. Smokey captured the imaginations of young boys and encouraged independent, interactive play time. Loaded with lots of lights, sounds and
Children love hearing their voices amplified and the Voice Rockrz Mic was a huge hit with kids who were eager to show that in a few years they might be appearing on American Idol. Everyone had fun dancing and singing to favorite songs. The cool feature of this mic is the accessories, a bracelet and
LeapFrog has given us some pretty high tech toys over the years, this one dials back the whizz bang, but does not scrimp on the fun. My Discovery House is a a sweet, appealing and quite simple toy. It’s visual appeal is undeniable with its bright colors and large, easy to manipulate features for little
