Tag: Toys
Snap Circuits Review
I have been recommending Snap Circuits from Elenco to anyone who will listen. Why? First of all, kids are underexposed to engineering skills, especially of the electrical sort. Second of all, kids love engineering stuff, especially of the electrical sort. There’s a magic in snapping some pieces together, flipping a switch and having a light turn on, or music play. Snap Circuits make it all very accessible with components that snap together. Literally. Like you’re snapping your coat. Putting the pieces together is akin to assembling a LEGO set. We have done projects with our 5 and 7 year olds. They need guidance, but really enjoy it. And even if they don’t understand all of the concepts, your kids will start to get the basics of circuits. So will you.

HEXBUG Warriors Review
A review of HEXBUG Warriors from Innovation First with a video overview from my kid reviewer.

Pony Royale Brings Fashion to the Pony World
I don’t know how it happened, but one day LadyBug woke up obsessed with ponies. Pony Royale is a great gift for pony- and fashion-obsessed girls.

K’NEX Brand Waxes Nostalgic with KISS and Yellow Submarine Figures
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,
HEXBUG Nano Zip Line Review (Video)
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 Learn, Create, Share
LeapFrog Tag Reader and LeapPad make for fun party games and activities.

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

LeapFrog LeapPad Review – Adults and Kids Agree!
We recently received a LeapFrog LeapPad to try out and share with friends. I haven’t seen it much since it arrived in the house and the kids took off with it, but I had a little time to test it out for a proper review. I’ve got my thoughts below. In addition, my son (who will be six at the end of the month) has his own opinion:

HEXBUG Nanos Get Extreme with Construct and Zipline
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 watching them zip around in circles. The creative folks at Innovation First have upped their game by introducing two “extreme” add-ons for your Nano habitat system: the Construct System and a Nano Zipline. Both will add adventure to your HEXBUG Nano play.
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