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 […]
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I liked GoCube’s 3x3x3 cube puzzle and was curious to try out the smaller version. It’s so wee!
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Missed out on Mondo’s 1/6 Wolverine? Then you’re in luck!
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This figure perfectly recreates the “Sad Wolverine” meme in three dimensions.
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Playmobil continues to expand their Scooby-DOO line with a bounty of small sets.
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Gamebud Talking Tom is an audio-animatronic character that interacts with you while using its app as well as Talking Tom video games.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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New Wave Toys provides a unique and affordable way to collect classic arcade cabinets.
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Snow Candy releases their new Glitter Galaxy pool and snow sled tubes just in time for the holiday season, so jump on board!
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Mondo is back with fresh geeky offerings for the holidays.
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Each of these Batmobiles is very different, but fun in their own ways.
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HEYKUBE offers a programmable computer inside a Rubik’s Cube type of puzzle that lets eager coders do new projects.
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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
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The Mondo Hordak sixth-scale figure is a gorgeous modern update of the classic ‘Masters of the Universe’ look.
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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The Gravity Bugs Free-Climbing MicroBot teaches children STEM as they build and experiment with a robot that can climb up a smooth, vertical surface.
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My family brushed up on our jigsaw puzzle skills with these four excellent puzzles.
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Here’s a look at the Die-Cast Club from Eaglemoss, a subscription-based model kit service.
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Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland is one of the few animated classics from it’s era to remain unscathed when re-watching it with our kids. It doesn’t have to be prefaced with a warning that ideas and standards have changed, it just has to be prefaced with the warning that Lewis Carroll had a wild imagination. […]
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You see them in every toy section. Surprise box toys/collectibles. I’ve wondered just how worth the cost some of these toys are so I decided to check out a few of them to find out. When looking at the options, I went on quality, overall value, eco-friendliness, child-friendliness, and collectability. Here are the ones I […]
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Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Playmobil brings the excitement of monster trucks, crash derby, and motocross with their latest offering—Stunt Show!
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