This very sturdy and durable toy is great for youngsters excited about creating and building their very own rocket ship. Children will learn patterns and shapes, but will also be able to let their imaginations soar. The propeller and rocket-booster that actually light up are great add-ons. When the ship responds as either a helicopter […]
If you were to stumble on this toy in the store and try to figure out what it was all about based on the box, despite Fisher-Price’s best efforts to package it in a bright, attractive box, you would have no idea what awaited you inside. Wubbsy defies description and we think he likes it
If your child is a fan of the TV show Tigger & Pooh, then Darby will be instantly recognizable as the girl who helps the title characters solve the mysteries in hundred acre woods. Darby comes dressed in her outfit from the show including her super sleuth cap, magnifying glass and soft brushable hair that
As you assemble and then step back to take in this exceptionally unique play set you have to give a nod to the designers who could imagine a play experience like this. Kids loved the opportunity to create all kinds of exotic scenarios and adventures. Parents appreciated the fact that it was completely void of
After successfully nabbing a Seal of Approval upon its introduction, the Plasmacar blew away our testers yet again with its completely unique look and kid-propelled power design. How it does what it does is nothing short of magic and we have had some pretty smart testers try to break it down, they all end up
Sometimes the best toys are the simplest ones. There are children that don’t need all the bells and whistles, lights and sound effects, they just want to push cars around and pretend crash them into things. If you have that kind of hard nosed kid at home then the Rubbabu is a perfect solution for
To look at this toy in its small box, pieces nested within each other you wouldn’t think that hours of fun could possibly be waiting for you. Of course you would be wrong! Once you start connecting these blocks together you won’t be able to stop. Together with your children you will gain a unique
Anyone who has a three or four year old at home knows how hard it is to keep them concentrated on any single task at a time. It’s part of their delightful nature but also a source of frustration for parents. When it comes to games for this age you need to find diversions that
The intriguing concept behind the Sea Monsters Game helped to carry it to a Seal of Approval based on several key factors. 1) It is very easy to learn with short simple directions. 2) The concepts were seen by parents as supporting and reinforcing several lessons being taught at school. 3) The game itself is
If there ever was a book that could be considered a “staple” of childhood, Goodnight Moon would certainly earn the distinction. Taking pages from the book and turning them into easy to assemble puzzles was viewed by our testers as a nice extension to the familiar illustrations and story. Perfect for first time puzzlers.
