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Your Kids Will Definitely Want Them
Never stop to look for the new toys for your kids!
Here are some fun ones I want to recommend.
- HEXBUG Robotic Soccer Arena
The HEXBUG Robotic Soccer Arena features a realistic fold-out game board, two authentic goal posts, as well as snap-together walls to help in keeping your game contained. Also included are two individual remote controlled HEXBUG Robotic Soccer Singles with assorted decals, so you can customize your player! Shoot, score, and the crowd goes wild! All the fun of soccer is now miniaturized, and in your hands!
You’re about to enter an epic soccer venue, with a twist! You control the robotic athletes! Modeled after a real-life soccer stadium comes the HEXBUG Robotic Soccer Arena.
- Includes 2 remote controlled Robotic Soccer Singles
- Includes 6 different interchangeable tops
- Includes 3 sticker sheets
- Includes 2 soccer balls
- Fold-out game board
- Ages 8 years and up
- Batteries included
- HEXBUG Ring Racer
This self-stabilizing remote controlled robot runs mesmerizingly on dual spinning rings. Watch it spin, tumble, and flip over a full 360 degrees! Push your robot to the limits. Two-speed settings allow you to drive in regular mode, or blast-off into turbo mode! Create your own clever stunts and recharge your bot’s batteries to keep the fun going!
Prepare for a toy unlike anything you’ve seen before! The HEXBUG Ring Racer is the latest in innovative, motorized technology.
- Available in an assortment of multiple colors
- Includes 1 USB recharging cable
- Includes I/R remote control
- Includes 1 Ring Racer
- Ages 8 years and up
- Batteries included
About HEXBUG
By leveraging HEXBUG’s robotics expertise, HEXBUG entered the toy industry in 2007 with the launch of the HEXBUG Micro Robotic Creatures product line. HEXBUG was designed to give children a positive experience with robotics at a young age. HEXBUG’s passion for robotics, as demonstrated by our VEX Robotics program, was the main catalyst fueling HEXBUG’s inception. Hence, the brand was born! People are drawn to the HEXBUG brand for the products’ fascinating behavior, intelligent bug-like attributes and eye-catching packaging. Some of the products are so animated, they even fool cats, dogs and some humans into thinking they are alive!
- Sound the Alarm! Fingerlings Minis Exist
Remember Fingerlings? Those adorable little animal friends your kiddos were pining over during the holiday season? Well, WowWee is releasing a new product, and it’s tinier and cuter than the original. Meet Fingerlings Minis, small collectibles that hang off everything from pencils to necklaces to full-sized Fingerlings.
And for an extra element of surprise, each Fingerling Mini will be sold in a “blind bag” that includes one mystery mini monkey, unicorn, or sloth along with a mix-and-match bracelet and tail charm.
But don’t reach for your wallets just yet. Fingerlings Minis are hitting stores nationwide in May 2018 and will retail for $3 each. (FYI: This product is recommended for children 5 and up.)
Scroll through to check out the toy your kids will be begging for in no time.
- UNTAMED
WowWee®, a leading manufacturer of innovative consumer robotic and entertainment products, today unleashes the newest phenomenon in interactive robotic toys. Introducing UNTAMED™ by Fingerlings® – putting Ferocious at your Fingertips™ with a line of interactive predators that you can control from friend…to foe! The first of the UNTAMED creatures – the UNTAMED Raptors – roar online and in-stores in Canada, Australia, and the UK this week for their debut launch.
The newest spinoff from WowWee’s wildly successful Fingerlings family, the UNTAMED Raptors are lifelike creatures that are fierce and unpredictable! The UNTAMED Raptors are four different characters, each with its own unique name and personality: Stealth, Blaze, Fury, and Razor. Complete with snapping jaws and gripping claws, these fierce and friendly interactive pets react to touch, motion, and sound with over 40 different sounds and animations. Collect them all to unleash their full ferocity at your fingertips – these pets are yours to tame, and the control is in your hands!
WowWee continues to pride itself in delivering on phenomenal play patterns with meaningful innovation that allows for extraordinary prices, following on the success of its Fingerlings line of monkeys, unicorns, sloths and more this past holiday season.
“We’ve struck a chord by delivering a truly interactive experience at an affordable price,” said Andrew Yanofsky, Brand Manager at WowWee. “And, it’s also about delivering great characters that truly feel alive!”
“We’re empowering kids by putting them in control. They get to decide, based on how they play, how their UNTAMED creature interacts with them…whether that’s angry, calm, tamed, or untamed. This was an important focus for us in our development.” adds Davin Sufer, Chief Tech Officer at WowWee.
The adventure unleashes in Canada, Australia, and the UK for pre-order beginning this week and will be available at all international major retailers in-store in the coming weeks. The UNTAMED Raptors will hit stores in May and be priced at $14.99 each USD.
To discover more about UNTAMED, please visit: http://untamed.wowwee.com/.
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Little Ones’ New Love in This Summer
Do you remember you always wanted to pet your furry toys when you were a kid? I did. My favorite furry toy was a pink rabbit. I wish I could have a real pet, but my mom was allergic to furry animals. So my toys are my pets, I was sleeping with my pink rabbit, eating with my pink rabbit next to me, even when I was traveling, I had to carry her together.
So many years passed, I still remember my favorite pink rabbit toy. When I met this Pom-pom pet from Pomsies, my heart melt. I feel this is like my pink rabbit, giving me the feeling to pet her! I can imagine how much the kids will love Pomsies, especially she can make 50 different reactions with sounds!
Pomsies™
Pom-pom pets that will wrap around your heart…Pomsies™ are loveable, fashionable, interactive plush pets you can wear and take anywhere. Inspired by the pom-pom fashion trend, each Pomsies™ pet has a soft, cuddly fur face and tail you can wrap around your wrist, hair, backpack, clothing and more – they are the ultimate accessory! Pomsies are interactive with two modes of play – Virtual Pet Mode and Freeze Dance Mode. They will tell you when they are happy, sleepy, or hungry with eyes that light up in different colors and adorable sounds. Pomsies can have up to 50 different reactions with sounds only YOU can make happen. Care for your Pomsie long enough and you will be rewarded with colorful rainbow eyes, purring and other sweet sounds. The special freeze dance mode lets you play together with your friends. There are six characters in the first Series and each comes with a grooming comb.
1 AAA battery included.
Manufacturer: Skyrocket
Ages 4+ SRP $14.99, Available July 2018
There is another super cute toy I would like to recommend. This one is not only about being cute, but also about being creative!
Puzoodles are collectible mash-up characters of food and animals for kids to build with easy snap-together pieces. Each Puzoodles puzzle piece is packaged in a surprise blind bag, and includes easy-to-follow assembly instructions. Kids can display or take them apart to build again and again 🙂8 to collect in series 1!- Caterpillar Roll (Caterpillar + Sushi)
- DinoCake (Dinosaur + Cupcake)
- Fruity Feathers (Owl + Pineapple)
- Kernel Llama (Llama + Popcorn)
- Melon Bites (Shark + Watermelon)
- Chip-Pan Zee (Monkey + Cookie)
- Slow Food (Turtle + Burger)
- Purrfect Taco (Kitty + Taco)
Let me give an example with my favorite character – Caterpillar Roll!
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Isn’t it genius? This is definitely the best way to encourage kids making creative works, at the same time developing their ability to build things. Look, how cute the character is! It is nice to display at kids’ rooms too. And the greatest thing is, kids can rebuild it again and again. They can build a DinoCake the next day which is the combine of dinosaur and cupcake.
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Bubbles Bubbles – Glove A Bubbles
Last week was Ryan’s Birthday. Guess what did I prepare for him? A bubble show. I highly recommend this lovely show at Manhattan Time Square District – The Gazillion Bubble Show. It was wonderful and miracle.
Actually now you can play the bubble at wherever you want with Glove-A-Bubbles. It is perfect for kids because of the cute glove style package.
Churn out oodles and oodles of BUBBLES with just the wave of your hand with Glove-A-Bubbles, new from Zing! Get ready to wave and play!Kids simply remove the bubble pouch from the glove and pour the bubble solutions into the pouch. Dip the glove into the bubble pouch, wave your glove back and forth and watch tons of delightful bubbles form instantly, right before your eyes. Never ending bubbles for never ending fun!
Glove-A-Bubbles come with one glove and two packs of bubble solution. The pouch is also re-sealable and refillable. Glove-A-Bubbles come in eight different animal-themed gloves, including lion, alligator, hippopotamus, elephant, dinosaur, panda, bunny and monkey. There’s a Glove-A-Bubbles for everyone!
For ages 3+. Available Now. US: $2.99 CA: $3.99. US Retailers: Walmart, Target, Sam’s Club. CA Retailers: Walmart Canada, Amazon, Mastermind Toys, Indigo.
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Playing Peek A Boo With Minnie Mouse And Meeting The New Best Friend CakePop Cuties
I believe there’s no kid would say they don’t like Peek A Boo. All the parents admit this point. But parents can’t play this game with their kids all the time. The reason is very simple, because we are adults and we always forget. There is a genius idea to make your kids feel happy all the time with their favorite games. Just bringing them a lovely toy which can play Peek A Boo with them. I will say Mickey mouse or Minnie probably will be the best choice.
How cute it is! It will be your kids’ best friend!
Disney Baby Peek-A-Boo Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse
Little ones will love to play peek-a-boo with the Disney Baby Peek-A-Boo Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse! Press Mickey or Minnie’s feet activate soothing music and adorable Peek-A-Boo hand motions! Each dressed in a sweet onesie, Peek-A-Boo Mickey and Minnie are made with super soft and cuddly fabrics that babies will love snuggling up to. They are the perfect gift to brighten any baby’s day! Sold separately. Manufacturer: Just Play, Ages 9 months+, SRP $24.99
Here has another perfect gift for the little ones who love mysteries. Finding the cutie toys form a lollipop! Sounds super fun, right?
CakePop Cuties™
You’ll never meet treats sweeter than the CakePop Cuties! These lovable characters are deliciously cute to display and a treat to squish. Discover a mystery squishy foam Cutie in each delectably decorated cake pop! Available as a Single Pop (one squishy character and accessory) or a Multipack (three exclusive squishy characters), CakePop Cuties are a sugar rush of colorful squishy fun to collect, play, and display! Want more CakePop Cuties? Catch our weekly episodes on YouTube! Manufacturer: Basic Fun!, Ages 4+, SRP $4.99-$9.99
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FROM JAPAN WITH LOVE: TOYS MADE WITH RICE AS EVERYTHING LANDS IN BABY’S MOUTH ANYWAY!
Say Hello To Mochi Music Makers, Teethers, Blocks And More!
Developmental Toys Made With Rice That’s 100% Green And 100% Fun
Babies and rice have always had a healthy relationship since the first spoonful of rice cereal passed their lips. And let’s face it; everything a baby touches eventually meets their mouth!
Thanks to an ingenious Japanese technology, babies can now teeth and drool over marvelous Mochi Teething Ring ($19.99) or Mochi Maraca ($24.99) from People Toy Company (www. peopletoy.co).
The Mochi toy seriesis created with rice harvested from Japan! Mochi, the Japanese word for rice cake, is a rice-plastic technology that’s 51% rice. This first toy given to baby — such as the Mochi Teething Plate ($14.99) — allows parents piece of mind as it is 100% green with no toxic paints or adhesives. In fact, open the package and smell the rice! “This developmental toy collection prides itself on earth-to-home craftsmanship,” proudly explains Rudy Valenta, President of the U.S. branch of Japan’s People Toy Company, makers of Mochi.
“In fact, you can even smell the aromatic notes of fresh rice grains as soon as you open up the packaging!”
Toot toot for the Mochi Trumpet ($24.99). At age 3 months, this is the perfect toy to nurture baby’s cognitive reasoning skills through play. The two-way trumpet uses an infant’s natural sucking and teething motions to create sound when they breathe in or out. Created for play from newborn to 2-years-old, the 28-piece Mochi Blocks Premium Set ($79.99) is wonderfully safe and hand-assembled to exact specifications in Japan.
This ultimate baby shower gift will be cherished as baby crosses each milestone from grasping the blocks to stacking, sorting and solving puzzles through play! American mom bloggers who have gotten their hands on these yummy toys gush at their design features.
“A safe, great option for teething babies,” writes ttmp.com, “the ring doubles as a fun, easy-to-hold toy and promote hand dexterity as well as helping the baby’s first set of teeth come in with less hassle. The teething plate on the other hand sports a unique design that allows infants to hold the plate while chomping on its ridges and bumps to help soothe cutting gums.”
As their website, www.PeopleToy.co, describes, all toys are created with rice that’s harvested in Japan and then transported to People’s state-of-the-art facilities. Next, the rice is mixed with a unique blend of special ingredients to create 100% safe and sustainable Mochi rice-plastic.
People’s engineers hand-assemble each piece to precise specifications, free of any harmful adhesives and paints. The pieces are then packed with love and care, before they make their trip to the U.S. and ultimately baby’s home!
Look for these developmental toys at your local baby boutiques and toy stores.
Mochi Teething Necklace • Newborns+ • $24.99
For Babies who lick, chew and explore with their mouth – we created the Mochi Teething Jewelry for both Mom and Dad. This stylish teething necklace comes in two styles – The Double Pendant and the Handy Charm. The Mochi Double Pendant teething necklace is the statement necklace that your friends and baby will love with its neutral tones and interchangeable pieces, so you can style it to fit your style. The Mochi Handy Charm teething necklace has built-in jingling beads and comes in a stylish millennial pink colorway. Both have all the bumps and ridges for teething babies to sooth their sore gums. Wear it every day so you always have a safe and clean toy within arm’s reach for you baby to chew on.
Mochi Maraca • Ages 3 months+ • $24.99
This toy is made in Japan but the sounds heard will be pure Caribbean! The rattle is ideal for teething infants and the pinky-sized handle fits perfectly in tiny hands. Listen for the “Light Caribbean drizzle” sounds that are sure to soothe a fussy infant awaiting their first teeth. Teething ridges soothe those endearing yet sore gums.
Mochi Teething Plate – Natural Series • Ages 3 months+ • $14.99
What looks like a painter’s palette is an ingenious design for baby’s tender gums and little thumbs. Ideal for teething infants, the plate fits in baby’s hands with a light thin shape complete with a thumb hold for superior grip! Once again those bumps and ridges provide much-needed teething relief.
Mochi Teething Ring • Ages 3 months+ • $19.99
The ring’s bumps and ridges are welcomed day and night as they soothe a baby’s teething gums. Baby’s little hands get a nice work out, too, as the easy-to-hold ring stimulates and promotes hand dexterity. Environmentally conscious parents appreciate that no harmful adhesives or paints are ever used on Mochi toys.
Mochi Trumpet • Ages 3 months+ • $24.99
Measuring 3.9 inches from tip to horn, this tiny trumpet plays “peace of mind” every time as it always lands in a child’s mouth. The amusing whistle sound soothes and delights baby as those teething ridges soothe sore gums.
Mochi Blocks Premium Set • Ages newborn+ • $79.99
These pretty pastel colored blocks offer serious fun while encouraging developmental milestones. From welcome-home-baby to about 5 months old, use these blocks for guided parent play. The soothing rattles make different percussion sounds to compliment baby’s mood of the moment. Then from 6 months to the first birthday these sized-just-right blocks allow baby to start building all by himself! Between the 1st and 2nd birthday, tiny tots can have fun stacking, sorting and solving puzzles. Lucky parents and grandparents can watch as the tot’s concentration begins to develop. As a preschooler, toddlers will begin to develop simple structures by mimicking familiar objects they observe in life. Through play, creativity will begin to take shape as they create their own masterpieces.
Follow People Toy Company on your favorite social media outlet — Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. When ready to shop, visit their handy store locator at www.peopletoy.co. Or shop instantly from the Amazon button conveniently placed on the right-hand corner of their home page. While browsing online, sign up for their newsletter to be the first to know the next-best-thing for baby.
Mochi Music Makers, Teethers and Blocks, these Mochi toys are definitely the best gift choice for Baby Shower, New mom’s Birthday, or Baby’s Birthday. Sending your love to all the babies around you. The toys are made of rice, you can totally feel that when you open the toys’ box. No doubt, babies love it and will no-stop play with it.
ABOUT PEOPLE TOY COMPANY
This beloved Japanese company, People Co., Ltd started in 1977 and has finally arrived in the U.S. and set People Toy Company with a pedigree product line. Primarily known for their manufacturing of Magna-Tiles for Valtech. The company’s three core offerings are Brain Builders, Mochi and People Blocks series. People Toy Company proudly creates fun and educational baby products for the discerning parent. The Mochi series is the winner of the prestigious 2015 Kids Design Award. Another point of pride is their almost-entirely female staff including our CEO Kogure.
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TTPM® Reveals its 2018 Spring ‘Most Wanted’ List
TTPM®, the leading review site for Toys, Tots, Pets, & more, unveiled their 2018 Spring “Most Wanted List” on last Thursday. During a press conference for hundreds of members of the media, analysts, social influencers and bloggers at the TTPM 2018 Spring Showcase, the TTPM editorial team revealed the toys they’ve predicted will be hits with consumers for the spring and summer season.
2018 Spring “Most Wanted List”
From, action figures and characters to creativity toys and outdoor fun, the TTPM editors selected 13 toys representing the most innovative, playful and on-trend. The list includes new products in established brands and innovative playthings, some making their first appearances at the Spring Showcase.
The TTPM 2018 Spring “Most Wanted List” products are:
Movie Toys
Role-play toys have become most popular with children as they want to become their heroes, not just play with them. For other kids and lifelong fans, contemporary collectibles are more popular than ever.
- Avengers: Infinity War Hero Vision Iron Man A/R Experience (Hasbro)
- The Incredibles 2 Jack-Jack Attacks (Jakks Pacific)
- Jurassic World Super Colossal Tyrannosaurus Rex (Mattel)
- Jurassic World Chomp ‘N Roar Mask Velociraptor Blue (Mattel)
- Star Wars Han Solo Mighty Muggs (Hasbro)
Classic Play
Activity toys and collectibles are big sales drivers at this time of year, as toymakers deliver the novelty kids want at values parents appreciate.
- Bob Ross The Art of Chill Game (Big G Creative)
- L.O.L. Surprise! Confetti Pop, Series 3 (MGA Entertainment)
- Nickelodeon Slime Super Slime Studio (Cra-Z-Art)
- Hatchimals Colleggtibles Season 3 (Spin Master)
- Twisty Petz Series 1 (Spin Master)
Outdoor Toys
Warm weather means outdoor fun! This season, kids and families can enjoy the sunshine together with sand, water and bubbles.
- Fiesta Cruise Sand & Water Table with Umbrella (Step2)
- Watermelon Smash (Yulu)
- Glove-A-Bubbles (Zing)
TTPM 2018 Spring Showcase
All of the “Most Wanted List” winning products were on display at the TTPM 2018 Spring Showcase. The event gave media representatives the chance to photograph, film and play with the latest toys and baby gear, scout products for upcoming segments, meet new companies and make great connections with leading and new brands. Dozens of leading, influential, and cutting-edge toy brands, including Mattel, Spin Master, Just Play, Hasbro, LEGO Systems, Nickelodeon, Step2, and more brought their most in-demand products.
The event was also the debut of TTPM’s Baby Shop section and featured brands including Fisher Price, Britax, LÍLLÉbaby, Little Me and more. In addition, more than 100 children were in attendance at the event alongside their parents, to experience the event first-hand in celebration of “Take Your Child to Work Day.” They were able to get hands-on experience with the newest toys and find their favorites!
Summer is also the most important season for ride-on toys, and visitors had many to choose from. Pacific Cycle and Razor each showcased its newest entries, and Mattel introduced a new Jurassic World version of its popular Power Wheels vehicle.
Other popular exhibits included Super Impulse with the World’s Smallest Hot Wheels track and VTech’s Play Area that let preschoolers play with the company’s newest additions to its Go! Go! Smart Wheels product line. Children also had the opportunity to play laser tag at the ArmoGear and NSI International booths, swing on the oversized PlayMonster swing set, and play outdoor games like Zing’s bow and arrow archery set or Antsy Pants’ picnic table and Build and Play Kits.
To view details on the 2018 Most Wanted List, please visit: https://ttpm.com/mostwanted/
About TTPM
TTPM® is a leading product review site for toys, tots, pets and more. With more than 10 million monthly views of its comprehensive video reviews, TTPM is the number one resource for consumers seeking to find and easily buy the best toys, baby gear, pet toys, kids electronics, and sporting goods for their families. The site’s expert team creates more than 5,000 independent reviews annually, each featuring the TTPM Price Check, which lists live price comparisons and one-click purchasing from major retailers. For more information, visit www.ttpm.com.
