From the day it arrived Backyard Sports NBA was a tremendous hit in our testing centers not just for testers of all ages but our staff who stayed late to play! The hoop comes with easy to follow instructions making assembly a snap. What really sets this hoop apart from other indoor basketball nets are […]
Zeenie Dollz wants to set themselves apart from the crowded doll segment. According to our testers, they have achieved that goal, calling Zeenie Dollz a refreshing change from cookie-cutter dolls for girls. Each doll in the collection has a back story, namely a purpose/mission to protect the environment. Following their environmental focus, Zennie Dollz are
What an exciting first playhouse! Full of magic and wonder the house is chock full of “Magic Points” that trigger lights, sounds and sayings to the delight of little ones. Assembly in our centers took less than 30 minutes and once it was put together the kids played with it for hours. What’s more, is
When it comes to high-quality puppets featuring beautiful designs and superb crafting, Folkmanis has made quite a name for themselves. The beautiful and elaborate Sea Serpent caught testers eyes and then impressed with the way their children instantly took to it. The fabrics used and the functionality of the puppet’s mouth manipulation encouraged fanciful story-telling.
Gazillion Bubble Monsoon takes bubble making to the next level. The package, the vibrant colors, and intriguing design are undeniably appealing. Funrise has created a product that is ideal for outdoor play, especially when there are large groups of children. This bubble maker is gender-neutral and appeals to a wide age range as long as
Testers had high praise for this cute, innovative, and remarkable childs “toy.” Worry Eaters serve a very useful and helpful purpose in a very subtle way while being fun and amusing at the same time. Kids are often plagued with worries and cant or dont know how to express them. Worry Eaters are an excellent
As brain teasers go, the Rainbow Flipstir Puzzle found the perfect middle ground – simple, yet challenging enough to engage without being too frustrating. The puzzle requires focus and a steady hand to complete since the pieces are encased in a clear plastic cylinder that is sealed shut. The only way to touch and manipulate
We like truth in advertising. In the case of La Baby Doll the package states that it really does look and feel like a real baby! You’ll get no argument from our testers who thought that the facial features, hands, fingers, feet, and toes were all quite realistic. This isn’t your typically stiff plastic baby
Hands down this is the most engaging, inventive, fun and ingenious geography puzzle we have ever seen. There wasn’t a single dissenting voice among all of our testers who raved about this fabulous family puzzle. We’re talking 10’s across the board and deservedly so. Let’s start with Inventive. Each state is its own small puzzle
After two months of parent testing one thing was clear, the Cozy Comforts Kitchen is a remarkably affordable option for creative kitchen play. The set comes with twenty-two accessories, including cooking utensils, eating utensils, a toaster oven (complete with toast), and even a throw-back kitchen phone (remember them?). The coffee maker impressed parents for its
