Mattel’s Mindflex Showcases the Power of the Brain

Technology never ceases to amaze me. At times, there are products that seem years ahead of their time, making what once seemed impossible a reality. Recently, Mindflex has been released and already is making new advancements in the entertainment industry.

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Blast off with the Stomp Rocket Junior Glow Kit

The Stomp Rocket Junior Glow Kit is the latest version of a line of Stomp Rockets made by D+L Company.  It consists of a foot-powered pump, connected to a stand which mounts a foam dart.  Stomping on the pump propels the light, aerodynamic dart high into the air.

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Wild Planet Hyper Dash Toy Review

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.

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Science Kit Review of Electronic Snap Circuits

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

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Zooming in on the EyeClops BioniCam Microscope

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 Fall 2008.

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Live Butterfly Garden & The Value of Science Toys

At some point we begin to ask “Why?”

And when the answer isn’t readily available in the brain of some adult, kids need another hands-on way to find out.

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