Games & toys

Rizmo, the ultimate transforming best friend, has been named in the Top 12 Christmas Toys at Dream Toys 2019, indicating that it will be one of the most sought-after gifts this Christmas. One landed in the Coates household so what did we make of it?

The launch of Bing: Watch, Play, Learn marks the beginning of an extensive commitment to world-class, audience-centred digital content from Acamar Films.

Lonely Planet Kids has produced an excellent Games on the Go package that is perfect for holidays and travelling, writes Anne Coates. 

The new L.O.L. Surprise!™ Makeover Series made Harriet a very happy girl, writes Anne Coates. 

For the little unicorn-lover in your life, headphones to let them enjoy their listening in style.

Decathlon Soft Archery Kit – perfect for families with children over eight.

Panjango Trumps pitches 50 different jobs against each other and sees which scores highest on categories like salary, brain power, and even the risk of a robot taking your job. The Coates family played it and Harriet gave it a top rating.

Little Rockerz announce a new range of Headphones for 2018.

Soundiculous is the perfect family game to take on holiday, writes Anne Coates

Sweet Pups are a cute range of soft, plush puppies hidden inside scrumptious looking pastries. Harriet enjoyed the surprise, writes Anne Coates.

Star Wars™ Storm Trooper™ Digital Camera from VTech – perfect for Star Wars fans and young photographers. Harriet has put it to the test – reported by Anne Coates.

June is the  month of The Wildlife Trusts’ annual nature challenge, which dares people to do something wild every day in June. So what better time to try out the Bug Safari Kit and the Pocket Microscope from Interplay. Harriet put them to the test, as reported by Anne Coates.  @interplayuklit

Num Noms Nail Polish Maker put to the test.

Project Mc² Ultimate Lab Kit is a great way to introduce girls to science in the home. Eight-year-old Harriet loved setting up the "lab" and following the experiments reports Anne Coates.

Canal Toys has a range of So Slime creative products at prices to suit every pocket. Harriet was delighted to trial the So Slime DIY Factory.

With FabLab from Interplay kids can experiment, be creative and have fun with their style. Cool, trendy, colourful or just crazy fun – it’s easy and quick to apply – and when you are done, simply wash or peel and it will all come off again. Harriet couldn't believe her luck when the sets arrived for review.

University Games has created a great way to test your vocabulary – "It's a race a at great speed ... the tallest word is what you need!" Anne Coates relishes the challenge.

With the My Fairy Garden range, children can imagine, create, nurture and grow their own fairy garden. My Fairy Garden encourages interaction with nature through play. Harriet adored hers.