Games & toys

The LeapPad Platinum has become a great favourite for Harriet as Anne Coates explains in her review.

Nothing beats a board game for getting the whole family engaged over the festive season and University Games has a range to suit all ages including Pointless, Chicken Charades, Smart Ass and 5 Second Rule.

It's a pencil, a crayon and a water colour – STABILO's Woody 3-in-1 sets are perfect to bring out the creativity in a child (or adult). Harriet and Anne Coates tried them out.

Daniel Manning reviews BingoSaurus – the ultimate dinosaur bingo game which can be played on two levels.

Anne Coates is gearing up for Christmas with the LEGO® City Advent Calendar.

Faber-Castell has a range of art materials for young artists. Harriet tried out the Connector Paint Box, the Colourful Grip Crayons and the Ocean Adventure Creative Craft Set as Anne Coates reports.

From MGA Entertainment a new Netflix original programme, Project Mc2, plus character dolls and merchandise. Harriet and Anne Coates went along to the launch party to find out what it was all about – lots of science and lots of fun.

Bratz, the iconic fashion doll, has been relaunched with a new look and an updated ethos for today's children. Cloe, Yasmin and Sasha return with a new friend, Raya. Harriet was delighted to receive Bratz Hello My Name is™ Yasmin.

The Pop Up Basketball Set is a great addition to summer playtime, writes Anne Coates.

Fire for Kids has it all: a Fire HD 6 tablet, one year of Fire for Kids Unlimited, a Kid-Proof Case, and a two-year worry-free guarantee.

University Games has a range of board games to entertain the whole family. Anne Coates had Don't Rock the Boat for review.

LeapFrog has designed LeapBand for younger children to experience a range of activities to keep them fit and active. Jon Bell reviews.

Supermarkets have some of the best deals on toys at the moment and many have their own range. From ASDA comes the George Home Wooden Farm Set which makes a perfect present for pre-schoolers.

Baby Annabell® Changing Bag is one of a range of accessories to buy for Baby Annabell® to encourage imaginative play. Harriet Coates loved it.

The latest Baby Annabell® from Zapf Creation was an instant hit with Harriet, writes Anne Coates. The new baby doll sucks, cries real tears, burbs and coos just like a real baby – but this one can be switched off.

Spider-Man is the super-hero oc choice in the Coates household. So a box containing three puzzles was a real treat. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 premium puzzle was an instant hit with Harriet, writes Anne Coates.

LEGO® has just launched  LEGO® Juniors, designed to bridge the gap between DUPLO® and LEGO.  Tailor-made for young builders between the ages of four and seven years, LEGO®Juniors provides the perfect introduction to the world of LEGO building. Harriet Coates loved building and playing with Police – The Big Escape.

The Muppets Alex Bell and her family are delighted to review Ravensburger'  The Muppets 100 piece puzzle, introducing the characters to a new generation.