I didn’t grow up with K’NEX; the brand launched when I was in my 20′s. But for some reason, it feels like a toy I played with growing up. In fact, I think K’NEX appeals to adults, as well as kids, due to the ability to build large, complex motorized sets, such as roller coasters,…
The HEXBUG Nano Zip Line Starter Set has been sought-after for quite some time. I got my first peek at Time to Play last fall, but you couldn’t buy it anywhere. Now this gem is available on the HEXBUG website. It retails for $24.99. I did a video review of the HEXBUG Zip Line so…
LeapFrog Tag Reader and LeapPad make for fun party games and activities.
As Halloween approaches, it’s time for some creepy crawly fun. We had the chance to host a HEXBUG Halloween party this past weekend. We wove it into a Boston Bruins celebration for Bug and Big Guy’s birthdays, but the HEXBUG Nanos definitely had a starring role with the kids. We had some new glow-in the…
My grandmother introduced me to the art of jigsaw puzzles when I was 8 or 9 years old. I’m sure I had done one before then, but I distinctly remember her explaining how to do the edges first and the work your way in. I have been a jigsaw puzzle aficionado ever since. But as…
3/4/2012 Check out my full video review of HEXBUG Nano Zipline 12/18 Edited to add: Good news HEXBUG Nano Zipline is now available on the HEXBUG site and on QVC! We’ve been long-time fans of HEXBUG Nanos. The small, vibrating robotic “bugs” are mesmerizing and fun. But until now, we’ve spent a lot of time…
We have reviewed three sets from Bloco Toys, and Savanna in Pajamas is my personal favorite. The kit makes four models at the same time, including a giraffe, zebra, leopard and snake, and they’re all very cute. They’re bigger than they look in pictures; this leopard is about 8 inches tall. Savanna in Pajamas is…
Mega Bloks Dora’s Bath Time is cute for building, but even cuter for imaginative play.
A few weeks ago, my family and I reviewed a couple of sets from the Bloco Toys Primates of the World collection. The sets each came with one construction set and retail at $14.99. Bug loved them, and I thought those were great for birthday party gifts. This time, we took a look at the…
I already knew that Tegu was a cool company. After all, I highlighted them as one of my favorite construction toys from Toy Fair. But when I agreed to review and give away Tegu blocks on my 40th birthday, they sent me a little virtual treat – a Tegu cake! How cute is that? If…
