The Frozen franchise is such a smash hit that once we saw it in our testing centers we knew that it was going to be a magnet for little girls. The magical hold that the music from the movie has is perfectly suited for a boombox that lets children sing along with the runaway hit […]
If your children are ready for a full-sized dollhouse, one that will take a permanent place in their room or playroom, then you will want to set your sights on this. Parents were thrilled to learn that there are no tools required in assembling the dollhouse. Also, there are no right or wrong ways to
Let’s face it, 99% of R/C cars and vehicles are designed for boys as if girls don’t drive or care about cars. According to our testers only 1% of companies have the guts to buck that trend so kudos to Jada Toys. While there are some cars that are surely gender neutral, this one is
Radio controlled cars are always fun and a blast to take out for a spin either in the neighborhood or the park. The problem historically has been battery life. In particular the way they either burn through regular batteries or require constant recharging. This sleek looking car has a special alternative means of charging that
Balance and dexterity are something many parents would like to have their children develop. There are sports like gymnastics that build those skills but can a toy do that? Creative Concepts has introduced BalanStix and according to our parent testers they have created something that gives children the tools to develop not only those skill
Many of our parent testers were familiar with Lalaloopsy dolls and were excited to see this new hair play edition in our testing centers. Right from the start they were very happy with the quality of the doll itself. Each doll impressed as being put together well, with fun details, great hair and beautiful brightly
Our young testers loved playing with Scout’s Learning Lights Remote. Shaped like a real remote, this one has a screen with different shapes that light up. What’s more is that the top lights up just like a real remote. There are also numbers on the bottom and a menu in the middle with four different
Girls just flipped over these dolls that break the stereotype mold. Dressed fashionably but not skimpily, parents felt good about the message that was being delivered. Imagination play can be about dreaming big, in this case being in a successful band, and living life to its fullest. There is something about the big head, the
It is no secret that the geographic literacy of young people in the US is woefully inadequate, which is why we were so delighted to see this puzzle map in our testing centers. Right from the start testers liked the lessons their kids received by learning, in a hands-on way, all the states and where
For kids who love to create and personalize toys they can play with after the building is done, Modarri is a dream come true. Each Modarri set comes with several different car parts and a hex tool to put the car together. Young testers were able to build their cars without any assistance which was
