Ravensburger has pushed the envelope again with a game that testers called “brilliant”, “inspired” and even “audacious.” To begin we must explain that at first this game will surprise and perhaps even intimidate you. There are lots of pieces, gemstones, discs, mission scrolls, keys and more. Oh, and we haven’t even mentioned the talking book! […]
Everyone has experienced the fun of putting together a jigsaw puzzle at one time in their life. How many have put together a 3D puzzle? We guessed not too many and according to our testers, we were right. 3D presents an entirely new challenge. Your mental, creative and even physical prowess will be put to
It’s getting to the point where a toy has to have multiple personalities these days. VTech can spot a trend as well as anyone and Switch & Go Dinos does and excellent job as a transformational toy. The giant brachiosaurus walks and talks (when you child presses the right buttons eliciting one of 70 different
It’s quite obvious that VTech did their homework when researching and designing the MobiGo 2 for its target audience. They really hit it out of the park on this one. MobiGo 2 strikes the perfect balance of fun, entertainment and education. Set up is very simple and straightforward, the controls are easy to understand and
Tablets and iPads are becoming so commonplace that kids find it hard to believe us when we say “I remember when….” Now we are seeing tablets specifically designed for children, meaning they are less expensive, and made with tough plastic and rubber to withstand the abuse that only kids can dish out. VTech has always
This book is a marvelous tool for parents who want to introduce and explore science together with their young children. Inside you will find a wealth of terrific projects that will encourage creativity, cognitive thinking, hand-eye coordination, problem solving and most importantly a great sense of accomplishment. The book is organized into four sections including
Almost every parent tester told us that what they found inside this book was not at all what they were expecting. The subtitle is more accurate: A Parent’s Guide to Exploring Math with Children’s Books. So what does that mean? Gryphon House has set out to help parents reach children on a level where they
This game was a big hit that testers loved and had fun coming up with combinations for describing it. Pictionary meets Charades meets Lego meets Cluzzle meets Cranium were the most popular associations. Included are twelve colored cubes, six wooden blocks, twelve glass beads, one piece of green felt, string, rubber rings, a timer and
The review for this costume is being released right around Veteran’s Day so the timing couldn’t be more perfect to review a Navy SEAL outfit for young boys. Just seeing the camouflage design got boys excited and imaginations running wild. The outfit comes complete with jacket, pants, vest, helmet and even a canteen holder. With
Whether it’s a costume party, a school play, role playing with a friend or that holiday in October (you know the one with all the candy), this terrific police costume will fit the bill. The makers at Dress Up America took the task of replicating a law enforcement uniform seriously and the results show. Your
