Games & toys

Razor Dirt Scooter (RDS)
Razor Dirt Scooter (RDS)
Alex Bell reviewed the micro scooter for us some time ago. Now Toby has graduated to the amazing RDS – Razor Dirt Scooter – which takes scooting to a whole new level and experience.
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Chad Valley Charm Bracelets
Chad Valley Charm Bracelets
Girls especially love making jewellery and there are lots of kits to choose from. Hazel Bothma reviews the Chad Valley 50 Piece Charm Bracelet set and recommends for the five plus age group.
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Crafty Kids – Horse Puppet Kit
Crafty Kids – Horse Puppet Kit
Hazel Bothma reviews a Paul Lamond Crafty Kids – Horse Puppet Kit which her daughter, Frida, took great delight in making.
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Yellow Felt Bunny
Yellow Felt Bunny
Yellow Felt Bunny is a new online mail order craft company which designs kits for different age groups to encourage creativity. Hazel Bothma tried out a kit with daughter Frida and both were delighted with the results.
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My Little BABY born®: I Can Swim
My Little BABY born®: I Can Swim
A baby doll that swims! A fabulous addition to the Zapf creations family of BABY born®, writes Anne Coates, my little BABY born® I Can Swim is the ultimate in bathtime toys.
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Hickory Shack Hoppity Bunny
Hickory Shack Hoppity Bunny
It was love at first sight when the Hickory Shack Hoppity Bunny arrived at Michaela Braisher's home. Fortunately for the sake of family peace her son decided is was a girls' toy.
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Silliest Situations – Pesky Pirates
Silliest Situations – Pesky Pirates
Gibson Games have launched a new range of puzzles with an added dimension: Spot the Sillies. Hazel Bothma tried out Pesky Pirates with her daughter Frida who loved it.
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Supercast fridge magnets to mould and paint
Supercast fridge magnets to mould and paint
Studio Anne Carlton, a brand leader in decorative chess sets and traditional games, has aquired Supercast which is relaunches with a new collection: Forever Friends, Farmyard Animals, Fairies, Horses, Dinosaurs, Jewellery Box and Alphabet. Anne and Harriet Coates tried them out.
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KidzStar Tablet from Binatone
KidzStar Tablet from Binatone
Tapping into children’s love for technology, Binatone has created a tablet computer just for them. Boasting an extra-large 7” capacitive-touch colour screen, the KidzStar Tablet features large icons and a touch-pen, making it easy to navigate via the bespoke children’s operating system.
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John Adams Pro Deck Workshop
John Adams Pro Deck Workshop
John Adams Pro Deck Workshop is reviewed by Jonathan Bell who tried it out with his son, Toby.
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LeapPad2 Explorer
LeapPad2 Explorer
The LeapPad2 Explorer is a perfect tablet for a child aged three to nine, writes Anne Coates who has given it a five heart rating.
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Elefun Snackin' Safari game from Hasbro
Elefun Snackin' Safari game from Hasbro
Yvette Henlon and Victoria (aged two) attended the launch of the new Elefun Snackin Safari game from Hasbro at the Rainforest Café. Here she reviews the games which is ideal for small children.
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busbi 7, Android tablet for kids
busbi 7, Android tablet for kids
If you're looking for an affordable Android tablet to give to a child this Christmas, the busbi 7 makes a great choice, writes Anne Coates. Packed with child-friendly features and apps and looking smart and "the real thing", the busbi 7 makes an ideal alternative to using mum or dad's technology.
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Monopoly Millionaire
Monopoly Millionaire
Olivia Coates and Charlotte Oram are Monopoly fans so what would they make of the latest version of the board game Monopoly Millionaire from Hasbro?
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Pumpazing action game from Drumond Park
Pumpazing action game from Drumond Park
Hazel Bothma's daughter Frida and her friends tried out the lates game from Drumond Park designed for youger children in the three to six age range. Unfortunately for this family the game did not live up to expectations.
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Baby Puzzles from Aldi stores
Baby Puzzles from Aldi stores

Aldi stores have just launched some great baby puzzles in a variety of animal and vehicle shapes. Harriet Coates has been enchanted by the duck and tortoise.

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Mookie - First Swingball
Mookie - First Swingball
Georgina Collins took the Mookie First Swingball from Argos to test out on a family weekend camping trip. Although easy to assemble and lightweight for packing the actual game proved less satisfactory.
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Toys from Argos
Toys from Argos
Inspired by the Olympics? Get your pre-schoolers playing games out of doors and indoors with the range of toys from Argos. Here we review the skittles and cricket sets.
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