Hot Toys 2012

Recommended for ages three to eight, these VTech Kidizoom Cameras will turn your little one into a budding photographer in no time. Since the camera features a built-in camera as well, the fun doesn’t stop there; if your youngster wants to direct his or her very own film, the capabilities are right at his or [...]

The latest addition to the Nerf blasters is the Vortex series. Including four Nerf guns — the Praxis, Vigilon, Nitron and Proton — these blasters were released nationwide in September 2011. Painted in a toxic neon color scheme of including slashing stripes of shocking orange and slime green with gray metallic accents, the blasters have [...]

Technology has reached a new peak in 2011 with the emergence of the tablet computer to the marketplace. While several of the best hi-tech toys for the year feature this innovative technology, other companies have been able to expand on the old-time favorites such as remote controlled vehicles and video games to create toys that [...]

In 2011 alone, thousands of new toys for babies and toddlers hit the store shelves. However, shopping for age appropriate toys for an infant can be overwhelming when you are searching for items that will entertain, but also stimulate and encourage your child. Use the following list of top picks of infant toys for 2011 [...]

Boys love toys that have wheels and motors, but not all toys are created equal when it comes to longevity and entertainment value. Learn more about the best toys to hit the market in 2011 before you decide what to buy the special boys in your life this holiday season. Here is the list of [...]

Each year during the holidays and for special occasions, parents and grandparents alike go in search for the perfect gift for the young ladies in their lives. Use the following list to save you some time and a potential  headache as you start shopping for the girls on your list this holiday season. 1. Crayola Model [...]

The V-Tech Sit-to-Stand Walker is an interactive walker designed to teach and entertain little ones ages nine months to three years old. Currently priced at only $33, the developmental toy is a good bargain, especially if you buy it before your child’s first birthday and continue to allow her to use it well beyond her [...]

Every year Toy Industry Association is selecting Toys of the Year – TOTY in several nomination categories. The 2011 categories are: Activity Toy of the Year, Boy Toy of the Year, Girl Toy of the Year, Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year, Educational Toy of the Year, Game of the Year, Most Innovative Toy of the [...]

LEGO has long been a standard addition to any little boy’s (and some girl’s) Christmas list. So, your little one will be doubly delighted with the LEGO advent calendars that combine the fun of LEGOs with the magic of the Christmas season.  There are two hot varieties of LEGO Advent Calendars available this Christmas season: [...]

Everyone knows that kids love imitating their parents. After all, they are grown-ups in training, right? That’s why toys that allow for pretend “grown-up play” and those that encourage children to behave like miniature adults (like kitchens and tool sets, for example) are always a hit. LeapFrog has put a technological spin on this tried-and-true [...]