Recent Articles in Games & toys

How To Train Your Dragon
May 4, 2010

Sian Minett comments on son James' experience of playing How to Train your Dragon based on the Dreamworks animated film of the same name.

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Apr 24, 2010

Jack Denne, aged ten, reviews  the new game from Activision, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

Duncan ProYo
Mar 29, 2010

Yo-yos are are back in fashion – the latest must-have in the playground. Tim Walder and his sons put the Duncan ProYo to the test for Parenting Without Tears.

WotWots toys from Hasbro
Dec 23, 2009

Olivia Coates went along to London Zoo to see the arrival of Hasbro's latest toys from Channel Five's Milkshake programme.

Lego City Farm Combine Harvester
Dec 15, 2009

Toby Bell is a great Lego fan so he was delighted, writes Alex, to try out the City Farm Combine Harvester.

Nice Bear Naughty Bear – The Good Manners Card Games
Dec 9, 2009

Alex Bell reviews a fabulous little card game that helps young children learn good manners - as well as having a great time playing.

SimAnimals Africa
Nov 20, 2009

Jack Denne plays SimAnimals Africa for Parenting Without Tears and enjoys the brand new art style for a game which encourages players to interact with animals and collect rare objects.

Moxie Girlz and LIV - dolls with attitude
Nov 13, 2009

Eat your heart out Barbie – there are some new girls on the street. LIV and Moxie fashion dolls are set to be this Christmas' hot favourites.

2009 Dream Dozen - toys for under £50
Oct 28, 2009

The Toy Retailers Association (TRA) today announced the industry's official prediction of Christmas bestsellers and all of them are under £50 making Christmas that bit more affordable!

MySims Agents by Electronic Arts
Oct 13, 2009

Nine year-old Jack Denne reviews the latest MySims game available for Nintendo DS and Wii.

Win a Discovery Magical Melody Maker and a Discovery Forget-Me-Not Photo Album
Oct 12, 2009

Tomy have linked up with PWT to offer five lucky readers the chance of winning a Discovery Melody Maker and a Discovery Forget-Me-Not Photo Album worth £49.98 in total.

Are you ready for the Rubik's 360 challenge?
Oct 2, 2009

Tim Walder -  and son - try out the Rubik's 360 and find it's addictive and fun!