Recent Articles in Games & toys

Lalaloopsy Dolls
Dec 14, 2017

From MGA Entertainment Uk come the Lalaloopsy Dolls who star in their own original Netflix series. Anne Coates reviews Jewel Sparkles.

BABY born Rain Fun Shower & Interactive Wash Basin
Dec 12, 2017

For children who adore their BABY born dolls, these two bathroom accessories: the Rain Fun Shower and the Interactive Wash Basin are a fabulous addition to encourage interactive, creative and imaginative play, writes Anne Coates.

Insta-Snow®
Dec 8, 2017

Whatever the weather outside you can let it snow indoors with Insta-Snow® which won the Science Toy Awards, Primary School category. Harriet was delighted to receive some, writes Anne Coates.

Tumball
Dec 5, 2017

Putting the balancing skills to the test with nerve-racking results, Tumball from Megableu is great fun for the whole family, writes Anne Coates.

Sustainable LEGO Advent Calendars
Dec 4, 2017

LEGO® has launched a sustainable advent calendar, which aims to save around a million plastic trays from landfills this year. Available in three themes: LEGO® Star Wars^TM GO® City and LEGO® Friends, the calendar contains a different toy to build each day. The trays are made from 100 per cent Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper, and can be recycled along with the box. Harriet was in Star Wars^TM heaven! 

 

BABY born Interactive Wonderland Fairy Rider Doll
Nov 24, 2017

Harriet was overjoyed to  receive the BABY born Interactive Wonderland Fairy Rider Doll – a five heart success for her.

Boppin' Bugz
Nov 16, 2017

The crazy bug bopping game from JML introduces Fizz the Fly, Bella the Beetle and Boris the Bookworm. Anne Coates watched Harriet get to grips with Fizz the Fly.

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.