Transformers: Dark of the Moon MechTech Voyager Optimus Prime Review

The Transformers range has never lost its charm with children, thanks to the latest series of movies and ongoing improvements to the toy models. One of the newest releases, set to be hot this holiday season, is the Transformers Dark Of The Moon MechTech Voyager Optimus Prime. Optimus Prime is one of the most powerful and admirable of all the

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Fisher-Price Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Zoo Review

Animal playsets have always been popular with young children, but the Fisher-Price Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Zoo is a set with a difference, marked by Toy Insider as one of the hot 20 toys for the 2011 holiday season. These are animals that make noises and tell you what they are: excellent for teaching your kids about a wide range of

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Chuggington Interactive Railway All Around Chuggington Set Review

If you have a child who loves the Chuggington animated TV series, then it's well worth looking into the range of gift options available to buy this holiday season. Kids just love the cute “trainee” trains, who are always teaching them new lessons in the form of fun stories.

Toy retailers are agreed that the Chuggington Interactive Railway

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Redakai Championship Tin with Cards Review

There's always some hot new game that all the kids want to get in on, and Redakai is the most popular game of the moment. This fast-paced card game can be played by two to four players, and helps develop a number of skills at the same time as being plain fun for kids aged six and above. The Redakai Championship Tin (with cards) is set to be at the

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Lego Space Alien Mothership Review

The Lego Alien Conquest range has been around for a while now. All of its sets are based on outer space, and incorporate cool features like alien figurines and moving parts. One of the latest sets in the range is the Lego Space Alien Mothership: a UFO that spins around before abducting an unwitting reporter.

Features Of The Lego Space Alien

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uDraw Studio Game and Tablet For Wii Review

If you want a toy that'll really impress the kids this Christmas, the uDraw Studio Game and Tablet is an excellent choice. This is a tablet accessory that connects up with the Wii to let you send your drawings directly to the game. It encourages creativity with a whole range of activities, effects and more. It's even fun for parents,

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The Toy Insider Hot 20 For 2011

The Toy Insider has been predicting the hottest holiday toys for five years now. Many parents use this as a guide to help figure out which gift to buy their child. The best thing about the Toy Insider hot 20 for 2011 is that they cover a huge age range, and come in at a variety of prices. Keep reading to find out more about each of the toys on

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Justin Bieber Rockin' Tour Bus and Concert Stage Review

Unless you live under a rock, you can't fail to have noticed just how popular Justin Bieber is with the younger generation. Little girls everywhere go crazy over just about anything this singer does, and there's a whole host of merchandise to keep them satisfied. Latest on the line for Christmas 2011 is the Justin Bieber Rockin' Tour Bus and

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Wowwee Paper Jamz Pro Mic Series Review

WowWee Paper Jamz set the toy market on fire with their simple musical instrument toys back at Christmas 2010. Their latest toy offering comes in the form of a microphone that promises to turn anyone into a popstar! With a number of unique features, this is great fun for kids and adults alike, whether they can sing or not!

Features Of The Paper

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Angry Birds Plush Toys Review

The Angry Birds app is the number one app across the world, downloaded and played by millions of fans. It involves catapulting the birds towards the green pigs in an attempt to get revenge. Sounds simple, but it's hugely addictive.

The Angry Birds have now made their way into the toy world. There are a range of different Angry Birds plush toys

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A Guide To Toy Safety For Children

Toy safety for children is something that every parent is aware of. If you don't understand what's safe at various ages, then your child could end up having an accident or choking on small parts. Here are five tips for making sure that the toys you buy are safe for your kids.

1) Buy High Quality Toys

Although price doesn't always equal

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What To Look For In Toy Kitchen Sets

Toy kitchen sets have been loved by children for many decades. They have a unique ability to captivate a child's attention for hours on end, as they prepare meals for friends or work together with siblings to produce something they're proud of. Before buying a new kitchen playset, bear these important points in mind.

The Benefits Of Toy Kitchen

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The LeapPad Explorer Vs. Leapster Explorer: Which One Should You Buy For Your Child?

LeapFrog are famous for their range of handheld educational toys for children. If you're looking to buy one, then the question of getting the LeapPad Explorer Vs. Leapster Explorer is probably on your mind. What exactly is the difference between the two?

The Similarities

The Leapster Explorer and the LeapPad are both catered to pretty much

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Vtech InnoTab Vs. LeapPad Explorer: Which Is The Best Kids Tablet PC?

There's no doubt about it: tablet computers for kids are taking over this holiday season! Many of the big manufacturers are getting in on the trend. The question is, which is the better tablet out of the Vtech InnoTab Vs. LeapPad Explorer? They're similar in design, they're both tablets for kids aged between 4 and 9, and they both have a range of

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Toy Musical Instruments: What Are The Benefits?

Although we're all aware of the soothing effects music can have on our little ones when they listen to it, experts recommend toy musical instruments that they can actively play as some of the best educational toys available for children. If you're interested in introducing your child to the world of music-making, here are a few things you should

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WWE Colossal Crashdown Arena Review

If you've got a young boy, around the age of five or older, who loves his WWE wrestling then the WWE Colossal Crashdown Arena could be the perfect toy for him. This arena has a number of features designed to help kids recreate the most famous title matches, and has already been tipped as one of the hottest toys for this holiday season.

Features

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The Trash Pack Garbage Truck Review

The Trash Pack are a new line of toys incorporating a number of "icky" characters, perfect for collecting and swapping with friends. Toys R Us have named the Trash Pack range as some of the hottest new toys for the 2011 holiday season. In particular, the Trash Pack Garbage Truck is sure to be at the top of kids' wish lists this year.

What Is

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Moshi Monsters Moshlings 3-Pack Review

There's a new craze in the world of toys: Moshi Monsters. These are virtual pets that many kids have signed up to take care of in recent years. Now, the cute computerized characters have made their way into the real world of toys, and the Moshi Monster Moshlings 3-pack is set to be a huge seller this Christmas.

What Are Moshi Monsters?

Moshi

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Safety Concerns For Toy Cowboy Guns

Toy cowboy guns are something that almost every child will want to play with at some time or another. Although these can be perfectly legitimate toys, it's important to understand the safety implications before you buy them for your child.

The Link Between Toy Guns And The Real Thing

Although toy guns may not be harmful in themselves,

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NERF Vortex Vigilon Blaster Review

Nerf blasters are more than just toys: this range has been loved by children and adults alike for years now. If you want to find a toy that dad will have fun with too, Nerf is certainly the way to go. Toys R Us have recently named the Nerf Vortex Vigilon Blaster as one of their Hot Holiday Toys, so keep reading to find out whether it's worth

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LeapFrog Scribble and Write Review

LeapFrog have become known for creating educational toys for kids that make learning fun. If you're looking for something that'll help your child learn to write, and develop their alphabet skills, then the LeapFrog Scribble and Write is an extremely affordable option.

How Does The LeapFrog Scribble and Write Work?

The Scribble and Write is a

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Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar Review

Although holiday toys are mainly meant for Christmas day itself, an advent calendar is the one exception! Instead of choosing candy, why not opt for something a little more creative this year? The Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar is exactly that, with a fun new Lego model to unveil each and every day in December, up until Christmas.

What Do You

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How To Find The Best Prices On Toy Websites

There are more and more toy websites cropping up all the time, and in many cases you'll see that the prices are far lower than you'll find in physical stores. This doesn't mean you should stop looking for more ways to save, however. Here are some tips that'll help you secure the very best prices on toys.

Plan Ahead

The very best way to save

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Happy Nappers Pillow Toy Review

In 2010, Pillow Pets were a huge hit among the younger generation of children. This year there's a new toy in town: the Happy Napper! It's a new take on an old idea - a cuddly toy that can transform into a comfy pillow whenever your child needs it.

What Are Happy Nappers?

The Happy Nappers are a new kind of stuffed toy for your children.

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The Benefits Of Wooden Baby Toys

When it comes to choosing toys for our baby, we all want to give them the best in life. This means considering what their toys are made out of, as well as what they can do. Here are a few of the benefits of choosing wooden baby toys for your little one.

Hard Wearing: Thanks to the fact that wooden toys are less likely to be mass produced, more

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Air Swimmer Remote Control Inflatable Floating Shark Review

If you're looking for a quirky gift that's going to really surprise people, then the Air Swimmer Remote Control Inflatable Floating Shark is it! This isn't just a toy for kids - it's fantastic for parties, or surprising unwitting visitors in your home!

What Is The Air Swimmer Remote Control Inflatable Floating Shark?

This Air Swimmer is an

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Monster High Spectra Vondergeist Doll With Pet Ferret And Rhuen Review

The Monster High series of dolls is hugely popular with young girls, and more and more characters are being released all the time. Latest in the line is the Spectra Vondergeist doll: the daughter of a ghost who has a pet ferret. Just like all her friends from Monster High, she's stylish with a quirky sense of fashion.

What Does The Monster High

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Lite Sprites Prisma and Lite Wand Review

The Lite Sprites come from Lite-Topia, an enchanted world full of different lights and colors. There are a range of toy characters for children to collect. Prisma herself is leader of all the Sprites, and this set comes with her figurine in her own little pod as well as the Lite Wand that your child will need if they're going to interact with

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Barbie Designable Hair Extensions Doll Review

Barbie is still one of the most popular toys available for girls today, after more than 50 years in the business. The latest Barbie offering for the holiday season puts a new twist on the classic doll. The Barbie Designable Hair Extensions Doll takes full advantage of modern technology to allow your child to create their own designs for her hair

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Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure Game Starter Pack Review

The Spyro video game series has been popular with children since the late 1990s. The latest adventure for the small, purple dragon comes in the form of the Skylanders series, where he must protect the world of Skylands against an evil tyrant. This game has been listed as one of the the Toys R Us Fab 15 toys for the 2011 holiday season, and comes

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How to Play the Flash Pac Man Game

Although the original arcade game has long been out of the market, the Flash Pac Man version available online has allowed younger generations to experience the same kind of thrill that the old version is extremely famous for.

In spite of more advanced sounds and graphics, the new game still follows the same basic rules as with the old, original

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Simon Flash Toy Review

If you're a fan of the original Simon memory game, then the new Simon Flash will go down well in your household. This new game is set to make waves this holiday season, combining a number of different games into one.

What Is The Simon Game?

The original game uses four different colored lights. To win, you must memorize the order the lights

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