This two-feet-plus tall R2-D2 puts an instant smile on kids faces as he races left, dodges right, veers backwards and forward, spins 360 degrees, and, when knocked over, bounces right back up again. And the pleasure of this endeavor is that he who holds the RC transmitter controls R2-D2. This 27MHz Radio Control inflatable R2-D2 provides many hours of indoor and outdoor action and fun for kids of all ages. The handheld tr...Read more

Junior Explorers greatly expands children's knowledge of the natural world. A different Mission Kit delivered by mail each month to the child's home includes numerous hands-on activities and collectibles as well as a code that unlocks an online mission. These online missions are presented in ways kids find highly engaging. They'll explore things like major habitats and ecosystems of the world and the creatures that live ...Read more

Juxtabo is an unusually colorful, playful game that gets your mind thinking in new ways. The playing board is made up of pieces that are a different color on each side, randomly laid out in a 4 X 4, 5 X 5, or 6 X 6 grid. That grid evolves throughout the game as players stack pieces on it in an effort to change the board to match color patterns shown on a challenge card (thus winning the card). This is done by placing a pi...Read more

Kazooloo is exhilarating fun that requires a cool temperament and steady hand in the midst of increasingly physical action. After downloading the Kazooloo app, point your device's camera at the game board to start the action. Digital creatures immediately begin coming out of the game board. These creatures are fast, gnarly, and on the offensive, so you must be quick on your feet and constantly moving around the board in o...Read more

Several parents present during the testing of this game mentioned how ill-prepared they had been to manage their money as young adults. Key To The Front Door deals with precisely that - making good choices about money. Each player starts with $500.00. While moving around the board on rolls of the dice, bills must be paid, necessities purchased, and financial decisions made at practically every turn. Rent is due each time ...Read more

The kid-friendly design and features of the Action Cam puts a whole new world of photo and video fun at children's fingertips. Its tiny dimensions are a great fit for kid-sized hands and well-suited to managing tricky shots. Its light weight (1.7 ounces) is barely perceptible when using either of the two included mounts to capture exciting action footage from a bike, on a skateboard, or in the midst of any on-the-go activ...Read more

The Kidizoom Smartwatch DX packs an awful lot of fun into one small package. It has a simple, intuitive touch screen interface that offers over a dozen types of activities, many of which contain several additional modes of play within them. The result is dozens of creative, educational, and active play options at your child's fingertips. The Games and Discoveries sections contain several standouts, and more can be downloa...Read more

This is a very quick and easy kit to build, with lots of fun awaiting those who do. The resulting robot has no motor yet can do some pretty fancy tricks, not the least of which is to ride a unicycle balanced on a slender string across roughly 10 feet of space. The string must be secured at both ends to objects of your choosing, with one end a bit higher than the other. Among his other talents is the ability to balance on ...Read more

Experience a wealth of scientific exploration and learning with this versatile kit. Start by assembling the illustrated paper diorama, then add the quicksand pool and volcano to the stage. Next, mix four small bags of sand (included) with corn starch and slowly add water to create homemade quicksand with surprising properties. Stir or poke it quickly and it feels solid, but interact with it slowly and it behaves like a li...Read more

These dolls have such an appealing, eye-catching look that even if they had regular doll hair, kids would find them irresistible. But Lalaloopsy Crazy Hair Dolls do indeed have colorful, crazy hair that can be molded and styled in wildly creative ways. Some strands are loose and flowing, while others are capable of standing straight up on the doll's head, being bent at odd angles or rolled into tight coils using the incl...Read more

Kids laugh, play, and are inspired to great heights of physical activity and dance party fun by Lalaloopsy Dance with Me Doll. That's because Peanut Big Top is a natural entertainer, a dynamic, interactive ball of fun kids delight in having as a playmate. And she doesn't just dance a little - she's got fast feet and some serious moves. She talks, sings, plays music, makes kooky sound effects, and the bow on her head spins...Read more

It is difficult to find a doll that 'magically poop surprises' anything but endearing, but when that doll is Baby Jewel Sparkles, both the curiosity and cute factors jump way up on the adorable-meter. The set comes with 3 different colors of doll food (shaping sand), each in its own prettily designed doll food jar. Kids choose a food, then place a heaping spoonful into the doll's mouth. A quick twist of her belly button p...Read more

This finely crafted scooter brings a smile to the face of every youngster who rides it, in no small part because of its attractive design. It's the perfect scooter for beginning riders, with three wheels and a wide base for extra balance and comfort. And a smooth ride it is, with a single push of the foot carrying the rider a good distance. The only assembly required is to slide the handlebar into an opening where it lock...Read more

This big, bold children's learning tablet delivers a huge amount of high quality educational content and entertainment. Featuring a 7-inch shatter-safe screen with multi-touch capacity, it comes loaded with interactive, kid-appropriate fun and games. The wi-fi, parent controls, and safe, protected web browser give kids access to over 1,000 educator-approved apps, games, and videos while Mom and Dad rest assured their chi...Read more