How
do you find toys that children will play with long after the wrappings have
been recycled? Think about what kind of play your children are involved and the
toys that match. Do they need an active toy, something that can be played
alone, or a game that requires a group? Here are a few favorites from Playmates
and VTech toys.
Kuroba Training Pack by
Playmates Toys
The
Kuroba toy line is an all-new collectible line of cube-shaped creatures that
puts a twist on the classic game of “rock-paper-scissors.” Each player selects
rock, paper, or scissors, then folds up a Kuroba creature and locks it into
game mode. They then slide two Kuroba toward each other, and the winning Kuroba
literally captures the other!
Collect
all 16 Kuroba, mix and match their panels to create unique Kuroba, and battle
against friends to become a master Kuroba Keeper!
Read about Playmates Toys new Kuroba on their website. Watch
Kuroba webisodes and other fun videos on the Kuroba World YouTube Channel or
visit KurobaWorld.com.
Photographed
is the training pack with 1 transforming creature, 1 practice cube and 1
creature gem. The kids can practice their Kuroba battle skills and later
increase their creatures for a world of fun.
This
starter pack is recommended for kids ages 6 and up. It’s currently available at
Target, Amazon, and Walmart with a MSRP of $8.99 each.
New Products by VTech Toys –
check this website for all products!
Kidi Star Music Magic
Microphone™
Set
out on the path to stardom with the Kidi Star Music Magic Microphone™. Be the
lead singer with this interactive microphone that features Music Magic mode,
which reduces the main vocal track of your favorite songs so your own voice is
center stage! Easily connect your MP3 player or mobile device and sing along to
favorite tunes from your collection. The microphone is packed with exciting
features like four games, four original songs, a voice changer with four
effects and an applause button. Record yourself for up to two minutes and enjoy
your performance again and again! Age 5 Years+, $29.99
Kidi
Star also has a Karaoke Machine, which also includes a disco light and audience
sounds like applause, cheering and laughter. Your child will feel like he/she
is on a concert stage. This toy records the performance up to five minutes. It
is recommended for ages 5 years and up, retailing at $49.99.
MickeyMouse has turned 90 years old, and in his honor, the VTech toy company has produced
a variety of playthings.
Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Mickey
Ramps Fun House
Ramp
up the fun with Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Mickey Ramps Fun House. Take Mickey Mouse
on an adventure with tracks that can mix and match to form three different play
routes, two launch zones and includes two SmartPoint® locations. Watch Mickey
Mouse and his Convertible ride around the track and off the ramp to see how far
he can go! Spin the flower or the flag to promote motor skills or activate the
SmartPoint® locations to listen to Mickey Mouse say fun phrases and encouraging
words. Let’s jump to it! Ages 1-5 Years, $19.99.
And
we can’t forget about Mickey’s girlfriend Minnie!
Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Minnie
Ice Cream Parlor
Little
sweeties will have a delightful time creating, exploring and playing with the
Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Minnie Ice Cream Parlor. Take a ride with Minnie Mouse
and her Ice Cream Truck down the tracks and through the gate, activating three
SmartPoint® locations as you go. Drop ice cream shapes into the shape sorter
and into Minnie Mouse’s Ice Cream Truck, raise the elevator, spin the gears and
move the gate to promote motor skills. Listen to Minnie Mouse’s voice say fun
phrases and encourage pretend play.
So brush off that sweet tooth and bite into this adventure! Perfect for
ages 1-5 years, $29.99.
Play
is the very foundation of a child’s emotional, social, physical, cognitive and
linguistic growth. Children learn through play – plain and simple. Including
some of these toys will quench the toy wish and promote learning as well not
only during the holidays but all year long.
Photos by Tania Cowling, all rights reserved
Package photo courtesy of pixabay.com
I would like to thank these companies for providing me samples of their products for my review. There was no payment for my blog post.
