Madame Alexander is best known for their larger sized, more grown up dolls—but they have scaled things down here and testers were pleased with the results. This baby doll is a sweet, soft little keepsake doll that is perfect for any baby or toddler girl. She is soft and safe enough for a baby to […]
Matilda breaks all the molds when it comes to 16″ dolls you may be familiar with. She is a historical doll complete with a backstory explained in the enclosed book. Everything about Matilda shouts quality, beauty and attention to detail. This is not a Barbie or even and American Girl Doll as evidenced by the
This Sleepy Seas Sounds and Light Whale from GUND was an instant hit in our testing centers. To begin with he is absolutely adorable. Incredibly soft and well-padded you really won’t feel the speaker tucked inside the body. Parents were particularly impressed with the quality of the construction. The thread used to sew the whale
Anyone old enough to remember early construction toys will instantly make an association with Playstix Deluxe and the venerable Lincoln Logs. This is a very simple construction toy, made up of six different kinds colored sticks of varying lengths. There are also wheels to add the element of movement if your child elects to build
This is a play set that admittedly caught many of our testers by surprise. They had never heard of Popular Playthings and the packaging is a little vague about what kind of play experience is inside. Once they opened the box their opinions quickly changed. They were pleasantly surprised at the quality and overall look
Surprise Butterfly Diary adds a new twist to the standard children’s diary. It is a beautiful pink and purple diary with a fairy and butterflies on the cover. It comes complete with a marker and clip for keeping everything together. What makes this diary truly unique is the butterfly that comes with it. To begin
This is a line of vehicles designed to complement Nick Jr.’s popular Paw Patrol series. Each vehicle is made of durable hard plastic, is very well constructed and clearly designed for vigorous play. The character has moveable arms, legs and a swiveling head. The vehicle features a moveable drill and scoop. You can be sure
Paw Patrol is one of the most popular programs on Nick Jr. and kids who are fans of the show were thrilled when they saw these toy figures of their favorite characters. Parents were impressed with the incredible likeness which was translated from the screen to these action figures. The articulation is pretty basic, limited
Air Hogs has added another cool new RC vehicle to its lineup. The HyperTrax does exactly as advertised on the box, it provides hours of fun no matter where you play with it. The design is very appealing, even in the box and testers couldn’t wait to get going. Luckily charging time is pretty quick
Being able to playact scenes and action from the very popular Paw Patrol TV series with this transforming toy was a real treat for young testers. The dog house/fire truck can be pulled out for a longer hook and ladder truck. Children loved creating scenarios where they could race to the rescue. This type of
