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Archive for the ‘Children's Toys’ Category

May 23rd, 2008

iPlay Air Hockey Game - Review

International Playthings provided me with an iPlay Air Hockey Game for my 3-year old triplets to test.  Following is my review of this super cool toy.
Let me start by saying I had reservations about the iPlay Air Hockey Game before I received it.  My kids love to go to the arcades at Walt Disney World, […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 4 comments

May 14th, 2008

Mighty World Alligator Hunt - Review

I was lucky enough to receive a toy from the Mighty World set from International Playthings for my 3-year old sons to test, and I’d like to share my review with PlayLibrary readers.
First, I should mention that earlier this month, I reviewed some Calico Critters toys that International Playthings asked my daughter to test.  While […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

May 12th, 2008

I Love the Aquadoodle

I bought my kids an Aquadoodle when they were about 2 years old.  I liked the idea that they could draw on it without making a mess.  In the beginning, they would make one or two marks then walk away.  That evolved into them demanding that I draw various shapes for them.  Eventually, they started […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

May 8th, 2008

Configurable Balance Beam Toy for Children

I’ve been thinking about buying a balance beam toy for my kids to use indoors on rainy days.  I think it would be a great way to work on improving balance when we can’t get to the playground, and I think the kids would enjoy it.  Most of the balance beams I have found weren’t […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

May 2nd, 2008

Calico Critters - Great Toys for Girls and Boys but Mostly Girls

I was lucky enough to receive some Calico Critters toys from International Playthings for my daughter to test, and I’m very excited to review them here on PlayLibrary.
First, I should mention that International Playthings is part of Grand Toys International, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRIN) and is one of the largest suppliers in the North American specialty […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 3 comments

April 28th, 2008

Pretty Pretty Princess Cinderella Edition Dress Up Game - Perfect for Your Little Princess

When my daughter passed the potty training milestone several months ago, her aunt gave her a present - the Pretty Pretty Princess Cinderella Edition Dress Up Game.  My daughter was about 3 1/2 years old when she received this present, and she’s been enjoying it more and more each week since she got it.
The game […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 4 comments

April 13th, 2008

Star Wars Stormtrooper Action Figure, Not for Play

My son loves Star Wars stormtroopers.  I’m not sure what the appeal is, but he loves them.  Today, he picked out a Star Wars Stormtrooper action figure at Target (it also came with a Star Wars coin), and it’s feet fell off within an hour of play.  Not only that but the gun is affixed […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

April 5th, 2008

LEGO Tables - Are They Worth It?

LEGOs are one of those toys I’ve never really loved.  Even as a kid, I wanted to like them, but they just didn’t hold my interest.  These days, I have issues about the pieces being too small in some of the LEGO playsets, but I’ll save that complaint for another post.  For now, I want […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 0 comments

March 29th, 2008

Step 2 Deluxe Canyon Road Train and Track Table

When my kids were 2-years old, I wanted to get them a train table, but I had nightmares of train tracks being thrown around the house and me constantly rebuilding.  I thought about buying a traditional train table with Thomas the Tank Engine or Brio trains and tracks (actually, we got one of those when […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment

March 28th, 2008

Paint Your Own Soccer Ball - A Great Party Idea

Whenever I’m on a website looking for a product for my kids, I always try to take a few minutes to check out the clearance page.  You never know what you might find.  Today, I found one of those unique items that I don’t need right now but would be great when my kids are […]

By Susan Gunelius -- 1 comment