Recent Articles in Games & toys

Chicken Out! Card Game Review
Sep 30, 2017

Following the success of their TfL licensed card game, Mind the Gap, the independent jigsaw puzzle and board games company, Gibsons, have released Chicken Out!, a fun and educational family card game that is perfect for children aged seven plus. Harriet and Anne Coates had great fun playing this together.

Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition
Aug 11, 2017

Fire 7 Kids Edition is the ideal way for children to use apps and access books and films plus there's great fun to be had using the camera and its editing tools as Harriet discovered. Reviewed by Anne Coates.

Project Mc2 Dolls with new experiments
Jun 14, 2017

As seen on the Netflix original show, the Project Mc2 girls are back with brand new experiments! You can create your own Gummies with Adrienne Attoms, design amazing tie-dye with Camryn Coyle and create glitter tattoos with Ember Evergreen. Harriet and Anne Coates review tie dyeing with Camryn Coyle.

 

Anyone for Cricket? Play Set from Halfords
Apr 15, 2017

Set up your stumps ready for a great game of cricket. Olivia Coates reviews.

The Very Merry Christmas Game
Nov 29, 2016

Fun and games guaranteed over the festive period with The Very Merry Christmas Game from Rascals, writes Anne Coates.

Discovery Toys: Walkie Talkies and Telescope
Nov 10, 2016

At home it's more fun to explore STEM education topics when you have the right equipment. We have tried out the new Discovery Kids Digital Walkie Talkies with a 3km range and the Discovery Kids 40mm Astronomical Telescope and they make great presents.

BABY Born® Sister Doll
Oct 19, 2016

Zapf Creation® has come up with a fabulous addition to the BABY Born® family – a big sister. She arrived in the Coates household with much fanfare and joyous anticipation. 

Bratz Instapets – Jade Doll
Sep 26, 2016

They're the new kids on the block – Bratz Instapets inspired by their spirit animals. We were sent Jade to review and Harriet Coates was delighted.

Lucky Voice Karaoke App and Kit
Jul 25, 2016

Lucky Voice has developed the ultimate Karaoke App. We tried it out together with the Lucky Voice Karaoke Kit. The children at Harriet's end of term party were delighted.

Galt two-in-one Playnest
May 3, 2016

Christine Mayle tried out the Galt two-in-one Playnest and baby Matthew tried out both options.

Revell MyArts Sand Shaker
Apr 5, 2016

Creative, messy play is great when you are at home and can cater for spillages and the like but what about when you are at friends' houses or restaurants? Olivia Coates reviews the Revell MyArts Sand Shaker and found it perfect for taking out and about.

Tomy Colour Discovery Hot Air Balloon
Mar 21, 2016

Tomy Colour Discovery Hot Air Balloon is reviewed by Ian Robinson with his two-year-old daughter.