Archive for the ‘Toys for Boys’ 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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22
Jul
Giggle Gear, aptly named
Categories: Dolls & Make Believe, Toys, Toys for Boys
Earlier this year, a company called Big Boing sold off it’s small collection of unique products to two different companies. Alex purchased their bath toys, and Cranium purchased their make-believe toys. This small acquisition for Cranium was the first signal that they were looking to branch out of the game category. Now, Cranium is on… 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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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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23
Nov
Hit one out of the park
Categories: Games, Toys, Toys for Boys
With all the mayhem surrounding the release of the XBox 360, it’s nice to see an interactive, indoor baseball game where the most complex technology is a spring-loaded mechanism that propels the batter. The Franklin Park Stadium Baseball Game, by Franklin Sports, feels a bit like a relic, but that’s partly why it is so… read more!
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19
Nov
Speaking of spiders
Categories: For Older Kids, Toys, Toys for Boys
While I am not personally a fan of spiders, this new remote-control tarantula is pretty outstanding. We spotted this fuzzy arachnoid at a small shop in Woodstock, VT a few weeks ago, and I was so impressed I ordered them the very next day. All eight legs move in an incredibly realistic (and creepy) pattern,… read more!
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