Owleez are adorable flying “owls” that, since they are the creation of Spin Master, share a lineage with the wildly popular Hatchimals. These big-eyed little owls (there are several in the line and surely more to come) need to be nurtured and cared for so that they can fly on their own. Like their Hatchimal […]
The Hatchimals collection of toys have invaded the consciousness of children everywhere, and this Hatchtopia Life series is no different. These little guys come in a small plastic egg very similar to both the large and mini Hatchimal collectibles. You have to rub the heart on the egg for it to turn pink; at that
The Luvabella Newborn doll is an interactive doll with an almost surreally realistic appearance. This was part of the appeal for our little testers who gravitated to it and couldn’t wait to start taking care of her. The doll is very well made and the interactive features work extremely well. The doll responds to touch,
Demo Duke was a hit in our testing centers…Literally. The crashing and breaking of Demo Duke became a familiar sound, along with the laughter and giggles afterward. This is a play toy with no educational value, and that’s fine! Not everything needs to be packed with STEM learning, which parent testers said was OK with
Lionel is a revered name when it comes to train sets. Now they are partnering with Disney to bring the magic of the smash hit Frozen to the electric train world. Testers were delightfully surprised to see Lionel select a movie that stars girls. With that said, this is not a girly toy or experience.
Lionels Home for the Holidays Train set will instantly transform your beautiful holiday decorations into something spectacular. The set is extremely easy to put together – simply snap the tracks together, set the train on top, and watch it go. The set comes with loads of curved train tracks as well as some straight ones
The Marvel Super Hero Adventures Jumbo Megamat is an ideal gift for any child who loves superheroes. In this case, “megamat” translates to 5 feet by 4 feet, which is pretty darn mega if you are a toddler. Megamat is very colorful and appealing featuring vibrant and crisp details. It is detailed with continuous play
When it comes to having fun in the dark, it’s pretty hard to top this fabulous game from NSI. The box shows what the game looks like, but until you open and set it up, you really can’t grasp the fun that awaits. ProjeX, a projecting game arcade, is ideal for any boy or girl
Theo the Therapy Dog is so much more than a toy; several testers suggested that it be called an emotional support toy. Upon first glance Theo the Therapy Dog appears to be your average stuffed puppy dog. And then you begin to examine him. First, he is weighted! We have all heard of or bought
Parent testers were enthralled with the design, construction, and craftsmanship of the Stacking Egyptians set by Maple Landmark, the consensus being that this is an absolutely stunning set. The set includes several options, all related to the ancient Egyptians and their incredible building feats. You get twenty-five interlocking and stackable pieces: a 6-piece pyramid, a
