Holiday
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Holiday Showcase: LeapFrog
Is the expensive iPad or Playstation Vita on your child’s wishlist? Then, you’ll be happy to know that LeapFrog has created two devices that will fit your budget and educate at the same time. LeapPad 2 is really the ultimate toy for children. With its tablet-like features, touchscreen, and stylus, the LeapPad 2 satisfies that curiosity. The device is well-built and well-designed. The technical specifications aren’t as large of a boost compared to what you might see in a smartphone or a video game console. It’s an excellent investment in your child’s early learning skills and an entertainment device that keeps their active minds busy. This device is designed for kids 3-9 years…
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Holiday Showcase: HEXBUG Warriors
The popular HEXBUG® has a new creature in town called HEXBUG Warriors Battling Robots. These futuristic fighters are micro robots that use the physics of vibration, similar to the famed patented HEXBUG Nano, to propel forward and challenge competitors in the Battle Arena and Stadium. “The HEXBUG Warriors Battling Robots has customizable armor, damage indicator lights and shock sensors, that give kids an interactive ways to play,” said Lindsey Carlin, director of communication of Innovation First Labs, Inc. For kids ages 6 and older, HEXBUG Warriors Battling Robots come in four colors – red, yellow, blue and green – representing four dueling science academies from the year 2087. Kids can outfit each…
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Holiday Showcase: Zing Toys Fly High
Zing Toys are getting our kids up and active! At the Time to Play Holiday Showcase, I was introduced to the ZeeBeez®, $2.99 spin, pop and catch toy that jumps up to 6 feet! Kids turn the ZeeBeez inside out and spin it as it drop flat on the ground. Get ready to catch as it pops up in the air. It is a great toy with no batteries! With the amazing price, it’s the perfect Christmas stockings stuffer! Next, I was introduced to the Air Storm Z-Curve Bow™. For under $20, your child (recommended age 8 and older) blasts targets from over 125 feet! The Z-Curve Bow is the ultimate in long-range foam archery. Your…
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Holiday Showcase: StoryBots
You may recognize hilarious political videos of brothers Evan and Gregg Spiridellis as the creative faces behind JibJab. As the years have gone by, they have established new roles – daddy! At the recent Time to Play Toy Showcase, I was able to talk to this duo where they introduced me to their new venture, StoryBots™, a multi-platform entertainment property for kids and parents. “We see how technology is radically changing the way kids engage with content in our own homes,” said the Spiridellis brothers. “Our kids don’t watch TV. They watch Netflix on the iPad. We’re fired up to use technology not only to distribute children’s entertainment, but to reinvent…
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Holiday Showcase: Disney Consumer Products Brings Cinderella to Life for All Ages
Disney has opened their vault and released Cinderella Diamond Edition on Blu-ray™ this past week. Disney Consumer Products (DCP) has captured the grace and poise of Cinderella in a new collection of products for kids AND adults. Starting from youngest and finishing to wisest, here’s a list of items for princesses of all ages: For the Little PrincessStride Rite is inviting your little princess to the ball in The Stride Rite for Disney Princess collection ($42 to $46). All three silhouettes capture the essence of the beloved Disney princess through silver and blue tones, sparkle and an adornment of jewels. The collection is available in stores and online at striderite.com/disneyprincess in sizes 8.5 to…
