I almost dismissed Zuru as just Yet Another Blaster Wannabe. Don’t make my mistake. Read More
Review: Taking Aim With the Zuru X-Shot Turbo Advance and Regenerator Toys
Category Archives: Toys
[GIVEAWAY] Celebrate Ghostbusters Day With Your Very Own ECTO-1 From Playmobil
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Did you know there was a Ghostbusters Day? Me either, but it’s true! Celebrate everyone’s favorite paranormal experts with Playmobil’s new ECTO-1. Read More
Beaker Creatures: Collectibles for Science-Minded Kids
Beaker Creatures are fun miniature collectibles that sneak a little science into children’s playtime and hobbies. Read More
Playmobil Playroom: The Explorers Hidden Temple With T-Rex
It looks like one brand Playmobil couldn’t secure was ‘Jurassic World,’ but that’s clearly not stopping them from capitalizing on dino-mania. Enter The Explorers, Playmobil’s brand-new, all-original line of dinosaur-themed playsets. Read More
Lots of Hot Stuff in { Device Diary } Vol. 13
The { DeviceDiary } is our place to share some of the devices and accessories that rank high in the “cool, I need that” category. Read More
My 30-Day Build Challenge: LEGO Architecture Studio
Kicking off a 30-day LEGO build challenge with an architecture theme. Read More
Playmobil Playroom: RC Racers
That’s right—legit remote-control cars are now fully compatible with all of your existing Playmobil toys and figures. Read More
The LEGO Millennium Falcon Arrives With a New Look as a Pedicab
In celebration of Star Wars Day and the upcoming release of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ LEGO has built a massive Millennium Falcon pedicab that now offers free rides around Bryant Park in Manhattan. Read More
Legoland California’s Newest (Castle) Hotel Is Now Open!
The brand new Legoland Castle Hotel is now open at the Legoland California resort in Carlsbad, California! Read More
Wheee! First Look at the LEGO Creator Expert: Roller Coaster
We finally have official information about the amazing LEGO Creator Expert: Roller Coaster… and it’s going to be a wild ride. Read More
The Rumpus Room: Hot Wheels Super Ultimate Garage
The Hot Wheels Super Ultimate Garage is hands down the biggest toy in our house. And it’ll almost certainly be the biggest toy in YOUR house, too, so make sure you have room for it. Read More
Welcome Springtime With LEGO
Build on the season’s beginnings with some themed and some new LEGO sets. Read More
New ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ LEGO Kits Available
The widely anticipated space western ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is almost upon us. In celebration, LEGO has released another wave of products featuring the characters and elements in the movies, available starting today. Read More
Happy 40th Anniversary to the LEGO Minifigure!
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the LEGO Minifigure. Which one was your first? Read More
Cubetto Is Back: Register to Win!
Cubetto is coming back to Kickstarter, and to celebrate, Primo Toys is giving away 10 sets! Read More
Breaking: LEGO Announces BrickHeadz from ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
LEGO announced this morning that there will be two new additions to the Brickheadz line of products: Han Solo and Chewbacca from the upcoming ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’ Read More
LEGO Kits for Your Kids’ Easter Baskets
This year, consider adding a bit less chocolate and a bit more LEGO to your kids’ Easter baskets. Read More
LEGO’s Mission to Mars Set: Bricks and Special Pieces and Shapes!
This is not your grandfather’s open-ended LEGO set. This one has a rainbow of colors, and very interesting pieces and accessories. Including a loaf of bread. Read More
Playmobil Playroom: Ski Lodge
Today, we’re saying goodbye (maybe?) to winter and looking back at last month’s Winter Olympics with the Playmobil Family Fun Ski Lodge. Read More
Breaking: ‘Tron: Legacy’ (Finally) Goes Analog with LEGO® Ideas
Eight years ago, ‘Tron: Legacy’ revived the cult classic Tron universe. Thanks to LEGO® Ideas, we now get to see another revival with the TRON: Legacy (21314) kit featuring 3 minifigures, 2 Light Cycles, and a pile of extras. Read More
Giveaway: Freemakers, Last Jedi, and LEGO, Oh My!
This incredible giveaway is perfect for Easter morning, any other occasion you have coming up, or – really – for no reason whatsoever. Do you really NEED a reason to indulge in some ‘Star Wars’? Read More
GeekDad ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Giveaway
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ is coming to HD and 4K Ultra HD via Movies Anywhere on March 13 and to 4K Ultra HD™ Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on March 27 and GeekDad would like to give you a copy! Read More
DIY Laser-Cut Wooden Game Boy With Interchangeable Game Cartridges
Friend-of-GeekDad Donovan, aka “The Beardless Man,” walks us through his favorite project of 2017, making a wooden replica of the classic Game Boy handheld gaming console, complete with replaceable cartridges that change what game is being played. Read More
Hasbro Reveals Their Biggest Combiner Ever at Toy Fair 2018 – Predaking
Plus a new female combiner, Optimus Primal revealed, what’s next for the Generations toy line, and HasLab Unicron! Read More
ICYMI—The LEGO Kessel Run Millennium Falcon Announced
In case you missed the announcement of the upcoming release, LEGO has released product shots for the LEGO Kessel Run Millennium Falcon – the LEGO version of the Millennium Falcon as it appears in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’ Read More
Tamagotchi Are Back and Better (Because They’re the Same)
New Tamagotchi toys are here, and they are everything you remember and more. Read More
Review: Voltron 84 Brings Legendary Levels of Nostalgia
“From days of long ago, from uncharted regions of the universe, comes a legend. The legend… of Voltron.” If those words sent a tiny chill down your spine, you may be an ’80s kid. And if you’re an ’80s kid, you want to check these out! Read More
Bee Mine! A LEGO Valentine’s Day Tale
This Valentine’s Day, tell someone you love them with a heart made of LEGO. Read More
LEGO Celebrates 60th Anniversary With NYC LEGO Brick Stunt!
Today and this weekend, go to New York City’s Flatiron Plaza to check out LEGO’s 60th anniversary stunt! Read More
LEGO Asks for Space Set Ideas
LEGO is looking for your ideas for a Moments in Space set to produce! Submission deadline is February 9, 2018. Read More
