Toys

Put away your snorkel and flippers, your fish tank and filter and get ready for the ultimate virtual underwater experience. Applause® from Russ, a brand of Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. (NYSE:RUS) and its subsidiary Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc., introduces SeaPals™, a new line of marine-inspired plush that allows members to create their own virtual and interactive … [Read more...] about Web-Interactive Plush That Allows Kids to Create a Virtual Aquarium

This Oval Animal Storage and Seating Bag from Boon Inc. is a great invention. It’s a beanbag chair where the “beans” are actually all those random stuffed animals you’re tired of tripping over. The bag has 3 mesh zippered windows so kids can easily see in and grab the ones they need at the moment. So, don’t throw out all those stuffed animals in the middle of the night, … [Read more...] about Got it – gotta get it!

The New Touch: A Game of Sensory Perception & Memoryis a cool idea. You can’t see into the chamber to find what you’re looking for, but your fellow players can watch you. This is an educational perception game that can help build awareness and visualization skills, but is just plain fun since it uses tiny toys as the playing pieces. While recommended for kids 5-10, it … [Read more...] about New touch

So much cooler than old-fashioned sand ant colonies, this Ant Farm Gel Colony with Light Module is perfect for your budding scientist. Even a beleaguered dad can while away hours wondering why the ants do it. The answe is in the gel, which is their home, food and source of moisture. Good for kids 6+. Just make sure they keep the lid closed. $23.99. … [Read more...] about Ants!

The Cosmic Catch (Hasbro) is on our holiday list just because it takes the basic ball concept just one step further. The ball itself announces who to throw to, among a possible six wristband-wearing players. Kids can work together to beat old records or play to win by eliminating competitors. Everyone gets a turn, even dad on the couch. Too bad there’s not a way to … [Read more...] about More than just a ball!