Toy reviews, vintage toys and games
Vintage Talking Animal Plush: Mattel’s Yackers I grew up in the 1970’s. Back then, there were no cell phones, no computers, no iPods, and no fancy electronic games. The kid’s toys I grew up with were simple but they were fun. Yackers were among these cool toys. In the latter part of the 60’s, Mattel … Read more
Vintage Tigeroo Horn Tigeroo had to be on the cool vintage toy list. Tigeroo was not really a toy but a tiger horn for your bike. I had it on my cool green bike (extra points for the banana seat). Was looking cool with the orange and black tiger on the front. When you squeeze … Read more
HedBanz is a quick fire game that is great for a rainy day. It’s easy to learn and great fun to play. The idea of the game is to find out which food, animal or common household item you are by asking the other players questions. There is a timer of course which adds to … Read more
My son is 5 1/2 and my daughter is 20 months. The Octonauts set is a bit disappointing. The 2 figures (Kwazii and Barnacles) are not easy to set so they stay on their legs. They just keep falling. But the Octopod is nice and quite large. Plus you can buy other set and you … Read more
Fossils for kids: fossils kits and books are fun learning toys! Believe it or not, kids love science. Their natural curiosity, which begins from the time they are very small, opens a doorway to discovery and exploration. Boys and girls alike have an inquisitive nature and love learning about the world around them, especially when … Read more
A fun Radio Controlled Thomas the Train Some TV shows and books have stood the test of time and are loved by generations – Thomas the Tank Engine is one of those creations. There is a wide range of Thomas toy trains and figures on the market but what if you are looking for something … Read more
Inchworm was a hugely popular toy when I was a kid in the 70’s. I got one for Christmas from my grandparents and I played on it for hours at a time. Inchworm is about 3 feet long and you basically sit on it, bounce up and down to make the worm crawl forward. Inchworm … Read more
Puzzles and Mazes Are Incredible Brain Food for Kids From the time kids are very small puzzles and mazes are encouraged for the great developmental benefits they offer. There are many areas of a child’s growth and development that are stimulated through play. Simple puzzles, marble mazes and building activities (such as stacking blocks) for … Read more