Kids have loved playing with trucks since, well, the invention of the toy truck. And what’s not to love? They’re big, they roll, and they can haul really cool things like dirt, rocks, and bugs. Make a lovable dump truck, throw in a few fun-loving, vehicular friends, and you’ve got the Chuck and Friends line […]
Toys
New! Chuggington Playtable
We used to set up our Chuggington tracks on our coffee table, but it’s made of glass, so I didn’t like doing so too often. Our alternative was the floor, which isn’t very comfortable. Sigh. What to do? I honestly never considered buying a train table… I have two little girls, after all! But now […]
The Trash Pack
I wrote about The Trash Pack a few weeks ago, a new toy craze that has taken the U.S by storm. Named after all the delights you might toss in a trash can – Smelly Sock, Germ Worm, Scum Gum, Stale Bread, Sour Snail, Putrid Pizza, etc. – this garbage-themed line of toys for kids […]
KRE-O construction sets
If you’re looking to add to your kids’ construction sets this holiday season, consider KRE-O. It’s the hot new brand introduced by Hasbro over the summer! Reasons why I think KRE-O is such a perfect holiday gift for your kids: KRE-O is ‘more than meets the eye!’ Each Transformer may look like just a robot, […]
Zhu-Fari
The latest characters in the Zhu-niverse are here! Zhu-Fari! Just like the original ZhuZhu Pets, Zhu-Fari characters are unpredictable, fun and bit wild. They come in a variety of adorable jungle-themed characters that are really cute! Meet the Zhu Crew Baako the zebra: A natural explorer, Baako is brave and strong. Zuri the leopard: A wise […]
DaGeDar – the invasion has begun!
DaGeDar (pronounced da-geh-dar), is the new racing game from Cepia. Requiring speed, skill and strategy, it’s a really unique game. Add in the collectability factor, and the interesting backstories of each character, and you’ve got a toy that’s sure to please boys (and maybe even a few girls!) this holiday season. We’ve played with these […]
