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Halloween HEXBUGs Crash Our Boston Bruins Birthday Party!
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…
Jigsaw Puzzle Fans, Have You Been Baffler-ed?
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…
HEXBUG Nanos Get Extreme with Construct and 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 watching them zip around in circles. The creative folks at Innovation…
Savanna in Pyjamas from Bloco Toys
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 Fun Review
Mega Bloks Dora’s Bath Time is cute for building, but even cuter for imaginative play.
Find Your Inner Archaeologist with Bloco Toys
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…
Happy Birthday from Tegu and Cool Tinted Blocks
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…
Primates of the World from Bloco Toys
I stumbled onto Bloco Toys at Toy Fair this year and knew I wanted to share them with my readers. The high-density foam construction kits are adorable, bright and fun. They come in a few different price points, and I think all of them are an excellent value. I’ll be doing three separate reviews (with…
Childhood Nostalgia with Colorforms’ 60th Anniversary
Chances are, no matter how old you are, you remember Colorforms from your childhood. The long-time kids’ favorite turns 60 this year and is still entertaining kids today. But even if you remember playing with Colorforms, did you know how they began?
