As collectible action figures go this one is particularly impressive, not just for the explosive light and sound effects each time Katsuki's belt buckle is pressed, but also the figure's sheer physical presence. The 12-inch scale figure emanates a power and ferocity that make it seem larger than life, and the level of nuanced visual detail inherent in every inch is fairly stunning. Each ripple of muscle, every crease in t...Read more

Even for those who have heard advance buzz about Ollyball Indoor Play Ball, experiencing it in person is something of a revelation. With minimal effort, the ultra-lightweight play ball inflates to its full diameter of roughly 12 inches in a matter of seconds. And due to Ollyball's unique, patented, shock-absorbing construction, youngsters can safely enjoy a myriad of active ball games inside the home. Another feature kids...Read more

There are so many wonderful ways to play and learn with this mathematics education tool that children never seem to tire of the multitude of games and activities that make up the set. Everything about the Omi Owl Counter Set and its colorful components exudes quality and playfulness of the sort youngsters find to be powerfully engaging. The benefits are many. Preschoolers enthusiastically practice and learn colors, counti...Read more

This entertaining and multifaceted educational robot kit affords children the opportunity to explore and learn in a variety of important ways. Foremost are the satisfying experiences in which youngsters can either pursue building their own original robotic creations or can assemble any of the four official robot models outlined in the free companion mobile app (Piano, Mechanical Arm, Tracked Robot, Multi Legged Robot). Th...Read more

It is difficult to say which offers greater enjoyment, the visually stunning finished result of this Origami 3D Peacock or the deliciously captivating process of making it, one fold at a time! Exceptionally easy to follow instructions are included with the kit, in addition to which step-by-step video tutorials are readily available for viewing. No tools or glue are needed. A modular approach and pre-cut shapes marked with...Read more

OuiSi Nature's 210 visually-interconnecting photo cards offer up an ongoing feast for the eyes, not to mention a myriad of creativity-infused brain games to enjoy! While each of these stunningly beautiful nature photographs is of something specific, be it a glacier, a clownfish, a bold jumping spider or a rainforest, the colors, shapes and patterns so vividly on display convey worlds within worlds. Many could easily be ta...Read more

The vibrant garden theme at the heart of this fantastic memory game captured the interest and sparked the imaginations of many a preschool-aged player! Setup takes mere seconds, and the resultant arrangement of vividly-illustrated Flowerpots and Sprout Tiles offers fertile choices for youngsters seeking to recollect which tile's underside matches the image on the Garden Card presently in play. A new Garden Card is flipped...Read more

It's easy to see why kids respond with such fascination and glee to this exuberantly friendly little monster. Monster Me talks, dances, tells jokes and, best of all, helps kids learn through play. After a quick burst of infectious laughter and an enthusiastic introduction, Monster Me segues into some rockin' dance moves before inviting your child to 'feed' any of the included body part tiles through a slot located atop th...Read more

The presentation of this finely-crafted wooden toy is such that youngsters can't seem to keep their eyes and hands off the Playboard and its delightful contents. The back row consists of 10 wooden posts in order of increasing height, with correspondingly tall stacks of wooden rings positioned on each post. The middle row is one of wide-ranging geometric shapes, each resting partially beneath the surface of the board in a ...Read more

There is something uniquely satisfying about witnessing the joy children take in exploring the hands-on activities offered up in abundance by the Preschool Genius Write and Wipe Activity Mats. Starting with the packaging's 'Pull Here to Start the Adventure' strip through which access is gained to the 45+ dry-erase activities and games stored inside, youngsters revel in the entirely physical nature of these play experience...Read more

The Rain Drop Ten Frame Board offers numerous activities through which youngsters happily practice and absorb a host of essential math concepts through play. The majority of these game-like activities revolve around use of the set's ten frame board, a type of grid well known to be a highly effective early math education tool. The rain drop theme sets the stage for a host of imagination-stirring ways in which children expl...Read more

It is fitting that this culturally-rich, plush musical toy, made in the image of Saraswati Devi, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music and the arts, has such a strong musical element integrated into its design. Both the 6-inch and 10-inch sizes play 5 different mantras, each of which is gorgeously sung in a soothing female voice. The 10-inch size, in addition to playing a different mantra with each squeeze of its belly, h...Read more

This epic arctic adventure welcomes some new Scribble Scrubbie color & clean pets into the fold, not to mention their unique temperature-responsive features. Not only are the adorable walrus, penguin and polar bear colorable and washable, they turn blue when cold and white when warm! Helping to facilitate these magical changes are two scrub tubs, one for cold water, the other one for warm. The playful entourage and their ...Read more

Each of the four dinosaur characters (Randy, Dolly, Walker and Sid) in this set comes with a bit of back story that breathes added life into the already endearingly cute critters. Their initially snow-white bodies function as canvases kids color, draw and decorate before launching into improvised pretend play scenarios using the set's waterfall, slide, and pool. Another unique feature of Scribble Scrubbie Dinosaur Pets Wa...Read more