Hasbro Has Toys!

       One of the best parts of the New York Toy Fair was the sneak peek of all the fun Hasbro Toys that are coming this year! With licencing like Nerf, Star Wars, Transformers, My Little Pony, and Marvel (just to start with), you will not look far at any local toy store without seeing the word Hasbro on some toy you want to buy!

Build Your Own Light Saber!!!
For Kids of All Ages! 

    If we covered everything we saw at the preview I would literally be writing all day, but I am going to point out some truly noteworthy items that will be hitting the shelves soon.

   First for all the newbie parents out there the new PLAYSKOOL line is absolutely amazing! The whole line was made to fit into one standard sized diaper bag, and it does- it is easy as Play Stow, GO!  All of our classic baby toys will be in attendance.  There's Stack 'N Stow cups or stacking cups, and Roll 'N Gears Car which is a great gear toy.  Then there's sensory play with the adorable Fold 'N Go Elephant, and the Dressy Kids Plush friends are back with a new look and loops for hanging.  Finally a company is looking for portability as well as functionality and quality.  Hasbro will have the market on these toys when they hit the stores! These are a game

Aurora My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic! Review

   

     The amazing Aurora toy gift and doll manufacturers released their 2015 My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic line, based on the great revamped Hasbro TV series. There are 12 new styles for six of the popular ponies- each character is available in the 6.5 inch style or the medium 13 inch style.  Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Apple Jack, Rarity, Fluttershy Princess, Twilight Sparkle, Princess Luna and Spike The Dragon have all been given a makeover that even Rarity would approve of (yeah I watch the show- wanna fight about it? Lol)
   These brand new plush toys have all new brush-able hair, sparkling with Mylar accents that make me envious. The stitching is strong and hardly seen, which is just one sign of the high quality.  As for the  beautifully embroidered "cutie "on their rump and beautiful eyes- they are perfection.  A product like this is very difficult to review because there are literally no flaws- none.  I have searched to find one slight defect, one stitch out of place- I have thrown them across the room, I have pulled at them to the point that any mediocre plush would be destroyed, and they will not bend. I even messed up their hair (do not tell my mom!) and then brushed them back into perfection.  I am telling you guys this job is hard, but one thing is for sure Aurora has made a quality product that goes way above par.  They are exact replicas of the characters from the show,  they can take a "lickin n keep on tickin" and with the brush-able mane they will look like new after any day of play.
     This is a no brainier buy for anyone looking for a special gift for the My Little Pony fan or, for that matter- a Bronie!  Not familiar with the characters? Check out your local listings for My Little Ponies Friendship is Magic- or check the series out on Netflix! You will be buying these dolls in no time!

Play Doh Presents Doh Vinci!

   

      From the makers of Play Doh comes the "Doh Vinci,"a new way for lovely little ladies to be creative.  With the Doh Vinci Vanity Design Kit your little princess can customize their very own small mirrored vanity in 3D!  Load the Doh Vinci colors into the styler gun and squeeze to release onto the pieces in whatever way you want.  The Doh hardens over night and you can then assemble the pieces onto the vanity in whatever way their hearts desire! The vanity even has a drawer to store whatever they would like in it!
   The kit includes the vanity base mirror, 2 flower piece attachments, other add-on pieces and 4 Deco Pop tubes in different colors.  There is a design tip that you can put on for some texture as well as a sculpting tool and inspiration guide.  It is a simplistic kit but really lets your child's creativity run wild when they personalize it.  After they are done they can add it to their room decor as a functional display of their personalized  art.  The trigger on the styler gun  (which reminds me of a glue gun minus the burning of your fingertips) has an easy pull trigger.  Even with the Deco Pop installed, the gun itself is light weight and leaves little to no mess! Where you place the tip of your trigger is where the Deco Pop goes and the trigger is stiff enough to not have it go everywhere.
    If you have a little DIY crafter in your house who loves color, they will absolutely be in love with this kit.  They will have a blast designing the vanity and will also have a sense of pride and accomplishment after it's done and sitting in their room- hiding their little bits of treasure and using the mirror to do their hair.
     This is such a fun way to expand on the ever popular Play Doh line, that it is really a no-brainer for the holiday season.  A creative way to spend an hour or so that gets your child away from the TV and media devices, and into a world where their creativity leads the way and their imagination can run wild!

Top Ten Gifts For Kids This Holiday Season!

   Christmas Gift Guide: Everything Your Kid absolutely needs under their tree!

1) Mip: This is the "toy" that is good for both older kids and adults which is why I put it as number one on the list.  This little guy is a engineering masterpiece, being able to move about the room with ease on two wheels.  He can carry his own weight, and gets himself out of the most precarious situations, avoiding or getting out of obstacles around your living room floor!  There is a great app that lets you control him, as well as play games.  He has a great personality and will keep your kids occupied for hours on end, as well as a robot loving adult! Read Our Review!    Available at Toys 'R Us.



     2)Tipster:  Tipster is THE best robot like toy that I have had the pleasure of discovering this holiday season.  With easy controls, different modes, and a great personality this is the perfect introduction to robotic play.  Read our full review! Available At Toys 'R US

3)     Skylanders Trap Team is the MUST have video game of the season!  The new trapping ability brings the characters from the game into the real world via the crystals that you put on the games portal.  The graphics are outstanding, the plot is filled with fun and adventure, and the gameplay is great for kids of all ages. Read our full review here!  Available At Toys 'R US

4) Zing AirStorm: Zing has been the frontrunner of high action toys including the ever popular bows.  The AirStorm continues to uphold their inventiveness and high quality that keeps them high above the other companies.  With a shooting range of up to 145 feet, Led lights on the bow as well as the arrows, you can have amazing game play in the dark as well as the night! Great for any little archery fan! Available exclusively at Walmart





5) Nerf Zombie Strike and The Nerf Rebelle Agent Bow:  Hasbro and Nerf know how to get the kids (and adults) excited about foam battles with these new Blasters.

With a zombie fight inspired design, these neon green, brown, orange, and black colored blasters can shoot to about 65 feet.  They are safe to shoot at each-other- or a target, and will be sure to lead to a very fun Christmas morning.  I love the whole line, and I want them all!
The Rebelle Agent Bow puts a little feminine flair as well as spy abilities into action with their Rebelle Line.  Available At Toys 'R Us!









6) Crayola: Shawdow FX,  Color Wonder Airbrush, Paint Maker: Crayola year after year comes out with high quality products that will keep your child creative and your mess to a minimum.  This year the Shawdow FX will have them dreaming up ways to brighten their dark walls (read review here)  They can make their own color combinations with the super fun Paint maker. It comes complete with everything you need to make the paint, labels, and containers. It even shakes the paint just like the big machines at Home Depot, so that it mixes completely- it is very fun!   The Color Wonder Airbrush is a mess free way for your kids to make BIG designs.  Battery operated, you put the markers into the airbrush and can use the stencils included, or really any old stencil, to make amazing works of art. They will have a lot of fun with this one, the best thing about it- no mess. Yep you heard me NO MESS! Available at Toys 'R Us


7)Mega Bloks has an array of different things for both boys and girls of all ages!  The HotWheel Line lets your kids build awesome rides, and then play with them afterwords.  The Barbie Fab Mansion lets you build two levels of fun furniture and housewares!  It includes two buildable dolls and is just an amazing set full of creativity!  For the littler ones Thomas comes to the rescue with larger bricks and easy instructions! For whatever character your child craves, Mega Blok has the answer! Available at Toys R Us!

8)Wonder Forge Games: One of the best licensing game companies out there, Wonder Forge has the games you want your child to play with the characters your child wants to see. With easy to follow instructions, as well as games for a child of all age ranges, you will be able to find a game for all the kids in your life.  This season's hottest games include Star Wars Force Grab- Match the cards to the 3d pieces that are thrown onto the table, Ultimate Spiderman TrickShot Duel -use the disc launcher to hit your opponents' targets in this arena battle game, Avengers Assemble Slide Strike- strategy is your friend in this superhero filled game, and Frozen's Surprise Slides (read full review here) which is a great introduction to table top games! Available at Toys R Us!

9)Tiggly Counts: This interactive app works on your ipad and comes with bars with different variations of numbered boxes that interact with the screen. Your child can play three different apps that interact with these bars to help them learn their numbers, as well as counting and addition.  When they place the bar on the screen the amount of squares on the bar pop up on your screen and interact with the app itself.  With amazing graphics, physical interaction, and educational gameplay- you'll be giving the kid a fun toy, and impress the parents of said child by caring about their education- win win lol.

10) Madame Alexander Muppets Puppets: Madame Alexander is an amazing company with over 90 years experience at making dolls that delight children of all ages.  In this house the Muppet Puppet has been a HUGE HIT, and has led to hours of fun for my son and I. Well made with amazing detail and high quality fabrics, this will be one of those items that will have replay value for years to come! 


Look For Our Next Gift Guide For Girls!

The Big Toy Book The Holiday to Play Parrrrrty!

                         

                              The Big Toy Book   The Holiday to Play Parrrrrty!

   Wow what an amazing day I had at the beautiful Hearst Building in NYC for The Big Toy Books presents The Holiday To Play.  I was one of the 100 lucky bloggers able to attend this exclusive--but more importantly fun--event to introduce the public to the toys your kids will want this holiday season!  From 0-adult there is a toy here that you want to play with yourself or definitely want your kids to play with.  

   One of the toys that we were introduced during the NYTF was the lLets Imagine Elmo from Hasbro.  You may remember me screaming from the rooftops that this little guy would be THE Elmo for your kids this Xmas and I was right!  Elmo comes with three hats that unlock different imaginary themes and modes. He is small, interactive and above all else Elmo- you can't lose.

   Another great item coming out will have kids and adults alike interested in is a new version of the classic game Simon.  Simon Swipe is a modern spin on one of my favorite games of all time.  The Transformers Age of Extinction is another one on the lineup I am not surprised to see. This Age of Extinction Stomp and Chomp Grimlock converts easily into a Dino with one easy step, making it an obvious toy for under your tree this year.  For the Littlest Pet Shop fan in your life the new fully customizable and stackable set will be a perfect fun-filled addiction to your child's life.

     Crayola has the toy to beat with the Tweens this year.  Parents my age will remember playing with fashion plates that you mixed and matched then rubbed with colored pencils to make your own outfits.  Well crayola is combining creating your own outfits with their supplies, while  actually watching them walk down your own virtual runway with the Virtual Design Pro Fashion Collection.  Even better they have a car version for the guys in your life--getting to see them speed down the racetrack.

    While we are walking down Nostalgia Lane, my husband as well as countless others are going to be thrilled to see that Funrise Toys are bringing back Pound Puppies in all their '80s glory.  Backtracking into their original type packing these adoptable puppies are ready to go home with you--and to utter amusement they even have the heart embroidery on there tushes.. Yes! 

      Jakks Pacific has a great selection of toys that are listed for great prices.  From their crazy popular singing Elsa Doll to the beautiful Sofia The First, your little princesses will have a lot to scream about when they unwrap that gift!  And can we talk about this three foot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle for a second.  It's amazing!  Only sixty bucks and this guy is durable, has moving arms and storage in the shell- sold!

My Little Pony Equestria Girls Rainbow Rocks Series!

     Ever wonder what a My Little Pony- human hybrid would look like?  Well you don't have to wonder any longer- the My Little Pony line has come out with the Equestria Girls Rainbow Rocks series!

     A magic mirror connects the world of MLP to Canterlot High, and those poor little ponies are now going to have to go to HIGH SCHOOL!  Yes that's right the six true blue pony friends are turned into teenage girls that are full of "fun and fashion!" In 2014 music rules the Canterlot Highschool, and Twilight Sparkle and her pals compete for the top spot in the "Mane Event" (get it) talent show.

     Hasbro has come out with a line of Equestria Rainbow Rocks dolls that will have your little ones rocking and rolling right along with their favorite characters on TV.  We got to review Fluttershy and Twilight Sparkle and the little girl in me wants to brush their LONG LONG colorful hair, and the grown up in me wishes I could actually get a pair of those shoes.

     Fluttershy  is rocking pink, green, and purple hair with a pink and gold outfit and a pair of butterfly headphones.  Her trademark butterfly birthmark is over her left eye and she has a small pair of green wings and ears on the top of her head, making for a very unique looking doll that your little one will love! Twilight Sparkle is definitly my favorite. She has lavender skin with an outfit that KISS would be proud of. Her purple, pink, and silver outfit has a little bit of tulle on the bottom and silver metal-like spikes covering her right shoulder, spikes on her heels, and a microphone around her head.  She too has her trademark star birthmark over her left eye and purple wings.

     If you are a MYP fan or a Brony you are going to love this new twist on the MLP line.  Although I think it is super mean for anyone to go to high school- especially if you live in a magical land with castles and rainbows. I believe the kids will get a kick out of playing with these hybrid dolls and watching them stumble thorough their new world.

   These dolls are available now and ready for you and your little guys to play with!

Hasbro Must Haves From The NYTF Show Case!

    
     Oh Hasbro how do I love thee. With amazing brands like Furby, Marvel, Mr. Potato Head, My Little Pony, Star Wars, Playskool, and so much more how can I even begin to tell you about all the awesome that is about to blow up the stores this 2014! I was invited to attend the Hasbro Showroom and I had a blast. With celebrities like Mr. Potato Head and Rescue Bot Heatwave, I was completely star struck. But even better than the celebrities were the products! WOW we have a lot to cover.

      First I am going to introduce you to the Marvel Mashers, by far one of my favorite toys. These Marvel super heroes come apart and you can mix and match them to each other- letting you create the ultimate superhero! Just imagine Spiderman with the strength of the Hulk, or the Hammer of Thor. That would be a force to reckon with I tell you! Each hero is $14.99 and there are seven figures available right now. Also available right now are the Super Hero Mashers Electronic, featuring tons of weapons that make noise! Also coming to the line will be Figure and Vehicle combo packs, Villains and Transformers Mashers.