Too Much Awesome

Build-a-Bear Beach Chairs have recently recalled over 250,000 folding chairs due to a laceration danger. This is just one recall of many this year: how can you keep up?  In this article I explore easy ways for concerned parents to stay on top of the news in regards to toy recalls. The good news is [...]

Terminator: Salvation is about the hit the big screen tomorrow on May 21st so you can expect the toys are on the shelves by now. But before reviewing the new Terminator toys, let’s catch up to speed.  This movie is the much awaited missing chapter of John Connor’s life when he is in his prime.  [...]

The LeapFrog Fridge Phonics Magnetic Alphabet Set is a toy that manages to withstand lots of repeat play and keeps the kids occupied for a long time. As most parents know, these are both wonderful things.

Fisher-Price is always coming out with some new item that seems like it’s been on the market for ages.  The Rock & Roll and Ride Deluxe Trike is definitely in this category.

Wild Planet comes up with some wonderful toys from spy gear to science kits, and this toy is no exception.  Hyper Dash is a game that incorporates four different possibilities for play into one simple game.  Speed, skill, memory, coordination and teamwork are challenged with the different skill level/play options available.

The UK is upping the anty, as we say in the US, with plans to build the world’s biggest toy store in South London. Details have not been released to the public yet, but we do know that the large open-floor store will be called Grandpa Grey Goose. Kids and parents will be able to [...]

My kid’s first response when she saw the VTech Preschool Learning Tote ‘N Go Laptop was, “Whoa, I want one of those!”  It’s a portable laptop for kids that looks like a grown-ups version complete with a handle for carrying, a keyboard, mouse, and teaching activities on screen.  The computer takes 3 AA batteries and the [...]

The award-winning Electronic Snap Circuits SC-300 by Elenco is a science kit with more than 300 building projects in one box.

The EyeClops BioniCam Video Microscope from Jakks Pacific, Inc is a great way for kids 8 and older to take science learning out in the field. This is the next generation of the award winning BionicEye offered with a few more features. Among the awards earned by this toy are the Parents Choice Recommendation for [...]