Monday, March 14, 2011

Galactic Explorer Refracting Telescope from Educational Insights

Have you ever wanted to study the stars? How about Saturn, the moon, or Mars? Now you can with the Galactic Explorer Refracting Telescope! It includes all the parts an aspiring astronomer needs, like a 45mm telescope, 50x and 100x power eyepieces that can magnify what you see by 50 or 100 times, a wide field 3x finder scope, a steel tripod, and a great galactic instruction guide. So get into the night sky, and get ready to see far and wide!

Light-Up Critter City from Uncle Milton

If you've ever caught a bug and kept it in a jar, you know how boring it can get to look at it. . .and just think how boring it must be for the bug! With Light-Up Critter City, you'll never have another bored bug. This is the perfect place for bugs, with 3 different environments for them to hang out in, all connected by tunnels and a skyway. You get 3 tools to help you catch critters and 2 magnifiers for getting a closer look. And there's a cool bug identification guide, so you'll know who you're looking at! Since you'll be in charge, you'll also get to read the laws of Critter City, from critter litter to critter care.

Butterfly Feeder from The Birding Company

You won't believe your eyes when you feed the butterflies! It's easy to attract butterflies and give them a little snack when you've got the Butterfly Feeder in your yard. The feeder comes in 4 bright yellow and red pieces that are easy to put together and hang up. Then all you need to attract fluttering friends is some fruit - or you can ask an adult assistant to help you make the recipe provided for butterfly nectar.

Wrapsters from HandsOn Toys

They're curly. They're twirly. They're fuzzy and funny. They're Wrapsters! These creatures bend and twist into all types of shapes, and can be straightened out again. Wrapsters come in different colors, with furry tails, funny ears, and little beady black eyes. They've got stripes, smooth parts, fuzzy parts, and - best of all - big smiles.

Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kit from Schylling

If you've been searching for something to make and chew, then this is the kit for you! Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kit includes everything you need to make two delicious flavors of gum: chicle gum base (a type of tree sap), confectioner's sugar, corn syrup, 2 flavor packets, and a plastic pan. Because you'll be using the microwave or stovetop for this project, you'll also need an adult assistant nearby when making your gum.

Killer Bee Jumble from DaMert

You're saying, "I'd like one tough puzzle, please?" Then it's time to bring on the killer bees! The Killer Bee Jumble comes with 7 purple puzzle pieces with bright yellow and white plastic bees on top. Your job is to fit the interlocking pieces together into a big square. But it isn't as simple as it sounds!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

LEGO Star Wars Mandalorian Battle Pack 7914 Review

A new force has entered The Clone Wars on the side of the Separatists – the Mandalorians! Build up your Mandalorian army and take the battle to the Clone Army with the Mandalorian speeder, blaster turret and four Mandalorian trooper minifigures, each with their own unique weapon.

Remote Control Timbertown Railway GeoTrax Transportation System from Fisher Price

With the Fisher-Price GeoTrax Remote Control Timber Railway, kids get to be conductors of their very own train. Completely remote-controlled, the three-car train features auto-aligning wheels that ensure the train stays on the tracks. Children will enjoy piloting the train around the railroad's many colorful bends, loops and slopes. They can use the working crane to load logs onto the train, or make a quick stop at the Easy Rail Station. Designed for kids ages two to seven, this train set provides hours of imaginative play.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Stikfas Alpha Male Rock Star Action Figure

Stikfas collectors will of course enjoy the Rock Star, but this set is also a good non-violent introduction to Stikfas for someone new to the concept. Many of the early Stikfas sets were military- or warrior-themed, and these music-themed sets should appeal to parents concerned about violence in toys.

Willy Wonka Action Figure

At this price point, the Funrise Willy Wonka is an easy purchase for Johnny Depp fans and younger collectors. Older collectors may wish to wait for the 12-inch Willy Wonka action figure from Gentle Giant or the 18-inch Willy Wonka from NECA, both of which were released in 2005.