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Planet Earth DVD Board Game

Planet Earth DVD Board Game

A visual feast and a entertaining board game may be the best way to describe the newest interactive DVD game from Imagination. The original presentation of this game, from the stunning Hi-Def movies right down the the playing pieces thoroughly impressed our testers. The Planet Earth brand is familiar to many for its breathtakingly beautiful […]

Sea Life

Sea Life

A big hit with our testers this DVD based trivia game really drew in game players of all ages. The DVD’s (there are two of them) offer questions, answers and fascinating information about life under the sea. Think you know all there is about sharks, sea turtles, whales, starfish, dolphins and octopi? Think again and

Blunders

Blunders

This game which feels an awful lot like a kids version of Trivial Pursuit is not only fun but it imparts some great lessons about being polite in social situations. There are more than a few who would say that the teaching of manners has become a largely forgotten exercise. Parents got a kick out

Puzzominos

Puzzominos

This game will quickly become a favorite for a variety of reasons. It’s spatially designed play challenges players to score points by placing their Puzzominos pieces and “touching” squares on your opponent’s pieces. There are quite a few strategies you can employ in order to outwit your opponent, something our testers really enjoyed. The game

Play on Words

Play on Words

When you first sit down to play Play on Words you may feel an odd sense of Deja Vu. To be sure there are quite a few similarities between P.O.W. and other word games that have been quite successful over the years. All that serves to make understanding the rules a rather easy experience. But

ThinkBlocks

ThinkBlocks

It’s very apparent that ThinkWorks really stuck to its guns when developing the exceptionally innovative ThinkBlocks. After all it doesn’t fit into any preconceived category of toy or educational product. Instead it brings new meaning to open ended play. You must truly want to explore new areas of learning and exploration to appreciate what ThinkBlocks

Mias Reading Adventure

Mias Reading Adventure

It has been a few years since we have seen a new release from Kutoka in the Mia series, but all indications are that the wait was worth it. Mia’s Reading Adventure once again demonstrates how a good character and an engaging story line can captivate, entertain and educate young children. Kutoka employs a multiple-skill-level

Boochie

Boochie

After two months of testing we can safely say that you and your family will have a blast playing Boochie. Every member of your family will be tossing, kicking, bowling, and throwing, even the most reserved among you. Well made, durable and packaged in a reusable carrying case, Boochie is ready to go with you

Dolly Goes On Vacation

Dolly Goes On Vacation

Dolly Adventures is back with another award winning activity book showing that when you have a good idea and know how to execute it, you can build a very strong following. Dolly goes on vacation this time and parents loved how real the story was both to them and their children. It is the story’s

Fun with Colors AND Fun with Numbers

A blast of bilingual fun awaits you and your children inside both of these great new products from TaliCor. Packaged with a book, a terrific DVD that is both entertaining and well produced, and a unique playing card set, everything is here for a fun experience that also features a very strong educational component. Parents

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HOW IT WORKS

 

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor, and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There was three testing periods each year:

Each submission was accompanied by a small product testing fee (we offered multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* The Seal’s winners was announced in a media release distributed to over many media outlets, including Facebook, Mommy bloggers, TV stations, newspapers, and parenting influencers.

* The report were forwarded to buyers retail and online stores including Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report were featured on TNPC’s website as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

HOW IT WORKS

 

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There are three testing periods each year:

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Each submission must be accompanied by a $295 product testing fee (we offer multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more. It is non-refundable and has no bearing on the result of the testing. Additionally, we require three samples of the product or access codes for online submissions.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* Winners of the Seal will be announced in a media release which is distributed to over 4700 media outlets including Facebook, Mommy bloggers and TV station websites.

* The report is forwarded to buyers at over 350 major retail and on-line stores including Amazon, Walmart and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report is featured at TNPC’s web site as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

* Links to company websites and a license to utilize the trademarked Seal of Approval artwork on marketing, packaging and web design are available exclusively to Seal winners for additional fees.

* Submitting a product does not secure or guarantee being awarded a Seal of Approval

To submit a product click here.

HOW IT WORKS

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There are three testing periods each year:

Report Period

SPRING '24

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HOLIDAY ‘24

Testing Begins

February 15th

June 1st

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Submission Deadline

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September 24th

Testing Ends

April 26th

July 31st

October 31st

Report Issued

May 14th

August 15th

November 15th

Each submission must be accompanied by a $295 product testing fee (we offer multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more. It is non-refundable and has no bearing on the result of the testing. Additionally, we require three samples of the product or access codes for online submissions.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* Winners of the Seal will be announced in a media release which is distributed to over 4700 media outlets including Facebook, Mommy bloggers and TV station websites.

* The report is forwarded to buyers at over 350 major retail and on-line stores including Amazon, Walmart and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report is featured at TNPC’s web site as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

* Links to company websites and a license to utilize the trademarked Seal of Approval artwork on marketing, packaging and web design are available exclusively to Seal winners for additional fees.

* Submitting a product does not secure or guarantee being awarded a Seal of Approval

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