Archive for the ‘Active Toys’ Category
13
Mar
Speaking of fairies (and rockets, too)
Categories: Active Toys, Dolls & Make Believe, For Girly Girls, Toys, Toys for Boys
One of my favorite new make believe toys is the Fancy Flutterpack from Cranium and its space-themed sibling, the Turbo Rocketpack. Both of these are designed to be worn on a child’s back, and both have a push button that sits on the shoulder strap. Push it and wings pop out of the pack. Pull… read more!
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5
Jul
What’s hot? Flying monkeys, of course.
Categories: Active Toys, For Older Kids, Toys, Toys for Boys
What do you get when you cross a stuffed monkey with a slingshot and add some good sound effects? Evidently a hit. The new Flingshot Monkey from California Creations is flying off shelves across the country (pun intented), and kids are hooked. We’ve jumped on the bandwagon and stocked up on these creative novelties. Basically,… read more!
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22
Jun
Bouncing balls to new heights: Ogo Sport
Categories: Active Toys, For Older Kids, Preschool Toys, Toys
One of our favorite new products from Toy Fair has just come in. The Ogo is like a cross between a frisbee and a trampoline. The outer ring is inflatable, while the inside is a strong, elastic membrane. There are several ways to play with the Ogo. You can toss it like a disk, or,… read more!
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27
May
Diggin’ the new Wobble Deck
Categories: Active Toys, Toys
Adding an electronic component to a classic toy can be a gamble. Sometimes it puts the kibosh on the inherent play value of the toy, while sometimes, as in this case, it sends the fun quotient through the roof. This past holiday season, we discovered wooden balance boards made by a local company, Challenge &… read more!
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18
Apr
Now scoot – and be safe about it.
Categories: Active Toys, For Older Kids, Toys
Who could forget those ubiquitous little scooters that were so popular a few years back? It seemed like they were a passing fad, but this year, as soon as the snow started to melt, we saw a big uptick in demand for scooters. It seemed like everyone was looking for them. We took the hint,… read more!
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8
Mar
Belle of the Balls
Categories: Active Toys, For Older Kids, Preschool Toys, Toddler Toys, Toys
OK, so check this out. This is a ball-shaped ice cream maker, the Ice Cream Ball. You fill one end with half & half, vanilla and sugar, then you fill the other end with ice and rock salt. Shake it, roll it, and pass it ’round for 10 minutes, stir it, then give it another… read more!
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1
Mar
When bugs go boom
Categories: Active Toys, Toys, Toys for Boys
Little Kids is a company most famous for their no-spill bubble tumbler, a ubiquitous summertime favorite, but this year, they are adding a new, very cool item to their outdoor repertoire. Big Bad Booming Bugs is an electronic observation station for curious kids to learn all about the creepy crawlers in the backyard. For the… read more!
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4
Dec
Balancing Act
Categories: Active Toys, Toys
I don’t think I need to say much about this item. The first time I saw a picture of the Labyrinth Balance Board in a catalog, I got pretty excited about it. It took me a while to track it down, and finally, as it turned out, the company that makes it, Challenge & Fun,… read more!
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23
Nov
Rody makes it to Newsweek’s Tip Sheet
Categories: Active Toys, Preschool Toys, Toddler Toys, Toys
Amen, sister. The current issue of Newsweek features the Rody on their Tip Sheet for great toys for this holiday season. This inflatable rubber horse is a personal favorite of mine, not to mention my kids, and it is one of my top recommendations for kids between the ages of 1 and 4 (Newsweek says… read more!
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16
Nov
Scoot like a Scandinavian
Categories: Active Toys, Toddler Toys, Toys
This is one set of wheels that is sure to turn heads. The new Svan Scooter is a pretty unique new product from those Swedish masterminds who developed the Svan High Chair. Sculpted from a single piece of bent birch wood, the Svan Scooter is sort of like a Bilibo on wheels. The indistinguishable form… read more!
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