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@!#?@! It’s the Q*bert x Replicade From New Wave Toys

August 19, 2022August 18, 2022Paul Benson

If you’re a fan of ‘Q*bert’, you’re sure to be delighted with the Q*bert x Replicade.

Wooden You Like to Try These EscapeWelt Puzzles?

July 28, 2022August 1, 2022Jonathan H. Liu

If you like escape room games and other activities that require a bit of creative thinking, here’s a new source of puzzles to try: EscapeWelt!

Playmobil Playland: ‘Water Park’ Themed Sets For Summer Fun!

July 27, 2022July 26, 2022Will James

Playmobil has introduced the perfect line for summer – the water park!

Review: ‘GeoLogic’ From Thinkfun

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022Derrick Schneider

GeoLogic is an engaging, attractive assembly puzzle from Thinkfun.

Treat Your Geeky Dad to Some Great Gifts From Mondo This Father’s Day

June 3, 2022June 2, 2022Paul Benson

Mondo has the perfect geeky Father’s Day gift selection.

GeekMom: Assemble Your Own Flock With the “Chickenology” Puzzle

April 6, 2022GeekMom

Though I got bored with them pretty quickly as a kid (apologies to my sister), I’ve realized as an adult that I actually enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles. They’re a good meditative, unwinding activity that I enjoy sharing with family members. I do enjoy doing puzzles I’ve put together before, but it’s even more fun […]

Review: GoCube’s 2×2 Smart Cube Puzzle

March 19, 2022March 21, 2022Derrick Schneider

I liked GoCube’s 3x3x3 cube puzzle and was curious to try out the smaller version. It’s so wee!

Good News, Bub! The Mondo Wolverine 1/6 Scale Figure Is Now Available.

March 11, 2022March 10, 2022Paul Benson

Missed out on Mondo’s 1/6 Wolverine? Then you’re in luck!

Recreate “That” Famous Meme With the Wolverine 1/6 Scale Figure – Limited Edition SDCC Variant by Mondo

February 28, 2022February 27, 2022Paul Benson

This figure perfectly recreates the “Sad Wolverine” meme in three dimensions.

Playmobil Playland: ‘Scooby-DOO!’ Sets Galore!

February 9, 2022February 8, 2022Will James

Playmobil continues to expand their Scooby-DOO line with a bounty of small sets.

Gamebud Talking Tom Is Your Own Personal Interactive Audio-Animatronic

December 16, 2021December 15, 2021Michael Knight

Gamebud Talking Tom is an audio-animatronic character that interacts with you while using its app as well as Talking Tom video games.

GeekMom: Twerking Pugs, Missile Shooting Dinos, and Superheroes: ZURU Has You Covered!

December 16, 2021GeekMom

Now that I have your attention, allow me to introduce you to the toys your little ones will clammer to have. I know this from personal experience because my manager’s four-year-old daughter has already run off with several of my review samples. My toy poodle Bakster has claimed at least one for himself (more on […]

GeekMom: Twerking Pugs, Missile Shooting Dinos, and Superheroes: ZURU Has You Covered!

December 15, 2021GeekMom

Now that I have your attention, allow me to introduce you to the toys your little ones will clammer to have. I know this from personal experience because my manager’s four-year-old daughter has already run off with several of my review samples. My toy poodle Bakster has claimed at least one for himself (more on […]

Put an Arcade on Your Bookshelf With the 1942 x Replicade and the Replitronics USB Charge Machine From New Wave Toys

December 9, 2021December 8, 2021Paul Benson

New Wave Toys provides a unique and affordable way to collect classic arcade cabinets.

Snow Candy Glitter Galaxy Sleds for Christmas!

December 4, 2021December 3, 2021Ricardo Rebelo

Snow Candy releases their new Glitter Galaxy pool and snow sled tubes just in time for the holiday season, so jump on board!

It’s Good to Be a Geek With This Year’s Holiday Offerings From Mondo

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021Paul Benson

Mondo is back with fresh geeky offerings for the holidays.

Construct Illuminated 3-D Puzzle Creations with Creatto

November 18, 2021November 17, 2021Michael Knight

Creatto

Make Room in the Batcave This Holiday Season for These Three Batmobiles

November 17, 2021November 16, 2021Paul Benson

Each of these Batmobiles is very different, but fun in their own ways.

Review: HEYKUBE Is the Smartest Smart Cube

November 11, 2021November 10, 2021Derrick Schneider

HEYKUBE offers a programmable computer inside a Rubik’s Cube type of puzzle that lets eager coders do new projects.

Playmobil Playland: ‘Back to the Future Part III’ Advent Calendar

November 11, 2021November 10, 2021Will James

Our kids love getting a small gift every day leading up to Christmas, and this year we get to continue our annual tradition with the Playmobil Back to the Future Part III advent calendar

Prepare to Conquer Eternia With the Hordak Sixth-Scale Figure From Mondo

November 7, 2021November 6, 2021Paul Benson

The Mondo Hordak sixth-scale figure is a gorgeous modern update of the classic ‘Masters of the Universe’ look.

GeekMom: Barbie Meets the World of Building Blocks

November 6, 2021GeekMom

We have a lot of building blocks in our house. We have a whole box of Duplo that we still pull out every once in a while, and my twelve-year-old will still happily build a ropes course for Dora and Diego. We have Tegu magnetic blocks, we have Lincoln Logs, we have lost more LEGO […]

Puzzling Out the Pandemic: Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles From Bewilderness

November 5, 2021November 4, 2021Paul Benson

If you’re looking for high quality wooden jigsaw puzzles that will give your mind and fingers a workout, you should definitely look at the ones from Bewilderness.

GeekMom: Tabletop Review: ‘Super Mario Labyrinth’

November 5, 2021GeekMom

My first introduction to Labyrinth came a few years ago when I picked up a copy of a Swiss edition of the game. I thought it looked fun, and like something my middle child would enjoy. But when I got it home, it was my husband who freaked out about this beloved classic game from […]

GeekMom: Gather Your Family for a Traditional Wooden Puzzle This Holiday Season

November 4, 2021GeekMom

Note: Before gathering any family, please make sure those who are able to be vaccinated are fully vaccinated, and use other recommended precautions in general. Today is apparently National Jigsaw Day in the UK, and we’re celebrating by talking about some really neat puzzles. Jigsaw puzzles are a fun activity for family gatherings, especially those […]

Playmobil Playland: Dino Rise

October 31, 2021October 30, 2021Will James

Dinosaurs, drones, and mechs, oh my! Playmobil has introduced a new original line of toys that combine together dinosaurs, armor, and mechs called Dino Rise.

GeekMom: Hiking in a Pandemic With ‘Mountains’ by Haba

October 30, 2021GeekMom

It’s a beautiful day and we have decided to go on a hiking adventure. In the foothills of the mountains, we breathe deep of fresh air and pine needles. But wait! What’s this? We’ve forgotten a key item of gear! Can we borrow from a fellow hiker? Is there a supply hut to visit? Will […]

GeekMom: Green Toys vs. Greener Toys

October 28, 2021GeekMom

We are a things family. We buy things, lots of things. We each collect something. We each have a favorite kind of souvenir we get when we travel. We’ve never adopted the approach that many of our friends did when we all started having kids, with all wooden toys, no synthetic fibers and the like. […]

GeekMom: Roar Through Halloween With The Disguise Store ‘Jurassic World’ Official T-Rex Inflatable Costume

October 21, 2021GeekMom

This year I’m doing a double cosplay for Halloween: Dopey from Fun.com and the fearsome inflatable t-rex from Jurassic World made by Disguise Store ($55). This is my first inflatable costume and I’m impressed. It’s a high-quality costume and stays inflated when I’m walking around. The costume is a one-size-fits-most kind of thing but I […]