International Playthings is expanding their popular 2011 Whirl ‘n Wear line and are introducing new headbands and charms to the collection. If you’re not familiar with the line, go take a look at what they have to offer here. If you have an elementary age or tween girl, these make great gifts and a funRead More
We are huge fans of Xploderz here at ToyXplosion. Huge. Our boys own the Xploderz XStormer 1000,which they received last summer and it was by far one of the most used toys in our home. Well, outside of our home actually. The company has just released a new gun to their arsenal, which brings aRead More
Every kid should know how to work a yo-yo, or at least have tried their hand at one. Yo-yos are one of those classic toys every kid should have! If your child likes to yo-yo, do I have the gift pack for you. Yomega has a 3 pack of yo-yos they call their Yo toRead More
I’m such a sucker for toy videos aren’t you? You’re not? Well. Anyway, I’m assuming I’ve been under a rock for awhile because I have never played with Nanoblocks. I was reading an article about what toy retailers are looking for in 2012 and one toy store owner said Nanoblocks sold really well right beforeRead More
First I played Angry Birds on my phone…and became addicted. Then they came out with Angry Birds plush, Angry Birds gadget accessories, Angry Birds board games and my addiction grew and grew and grew. I almost freaked out when I heard the news that K’NEX is creating a line of toys inspired by Angry Birds.Read More
As we mentioned back in December, coming this summer 2012 – LEGO Lord of the Rings sets. The LEGO THE LORD OF THE RINGS collection will translate into LEGO form the epic locations, scenes and characters of Middle-earth as depicted in all three films, including The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: TheRead More
How do you make Pillow Pets and other plush pillow toys even cuter and more fun for kids? With two products I am about to tell you about today – Petjamas and Snugglebags. I borrowed my daughter’s Unicorn Pillow Pet for my demonstration on how these products work and what they’re all about. Let’s startRead More
The folks at Marshmallow Fun have introduced their newest line which they are calling “pocket-friendly” in more way then one. The new mini marshmallow shooters are both easy on the wallet and 1/3 of the size of the regular shooters. Popper • Ages 6+ • Classic (red/blue) $9.95, or Camo colors $10.95 Don’t let itsRead More
Calling all train lovers! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus has partnered with Bachmann Trains to let you experience all the excitement of The Greatest Show On Earth®. I have so many amazing memories as a kid of attending this circus. Here’s a little more information about the two new sets: A G-Scale trainRead More
Spy gear gadgets will forever and always be a big hit with kids. There’s something about being a spy that is appealing to them isn’t there? One of the most popular toys at our house when kids come over are the night vision goggles. Kids love them! We just watched “The Spy Next Door” onRead More
Oh boy. Someone hide my debit card from me now!! Entertainment Earth (if you’ve never visited this site, you are missing out!) is having a sale on LEGO products. For a limited time, when you buy 1, you get the 2nd 25% off. Some of the LEGO items included in the sale are the LEGORead More
Just yesterday, I had my kids in the kitchen. We were making smoothies and my 12 year old said it had been awhile since we cooked or baked anything together and he’s right! I really have good intentions of getting them in the kitchen cooking, because I believe it’s super important. And, it’s just goodRead More
It’s pricey, but you can get your hands on the Skylander’s Spyro’s Adventure Empire of Ice Adventure Pack on Amazon. The Skylanders game is still a HUGE hit in our home, both with the boys and their friends. You can read our review here.This Ice Adventure Pack is a hot commodity right now and quiteRead More
If you enjoyed playing the first Angry Birds game by Mattel, Angry Birds: Knock on Wood, then you’ll definitely appreciate their newest one. Available now is Angry Birds: On Thin Ice Game. Whether you’re hosting an Angry Birds party (check out these really cool Angry Birds party supplies here!) or are looking for a fun gameRead More
There are quite a few new LEGO Star Wars sets coming out and you can now pre-order them from Amazon. The new sets are being released January 29th and I have a feeling these are going to fly off store shelves, both in-store and online. Check them out below and see the entire pre-order listRead More
Patch Products is introducing a new Farkle game which eliminates the dice. It’s called Farkle Flip The Quick-Grabbing, Risk-Taking Card Game that puts a new spin on a family favorite game. It turns it into a card game! Farkle fans might be shocked to learn Patch’s new Farkle game doesn’t involve dice. But game playRead More
Victorious has become a favorite show in our home and we watch it just about every week. Sakar has made a line of electronics and accessories based off the show and the most recent one, the Electronic VICTORIOUS Password Journal, is their 19th Victorious product. The full line – created in collaboration with Nickelodeon Consumer Products –Read More
Today’s Toy Deal of the Day is the Crayola Glow Explosion Sand Art Deluxe Set for Girls, available at Walmart.com for only $5. It’s one of their clearance items at a price that can not be beat! Description: The Crayola Glow Explosion Sand Art Deluxe Set offers a surprisingly fun way to create with bright, glowing colors.Read More
There’s a new LEGO series out and available for purchase. Introducing LEGO Super Heroes…Check out a few of the sets available on both Amazon and the LEGO shop. Most are not available for purchase right now at the LEGO shop, but will be in the next 30 days. LEGO Super Heroes Batmobile and The Two-FaceRead More
One of our favorite stores in the mall is Brookstone. There is something there for every member of our family to ooh and aah over and we like to take turn giving each other a nice massage with their fun massage tools. Anyway, one fun toy that caught my 7 year old’s eye was theRead More
Petjamas & Snugglebags
Read our review here.
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