Now you can own a life size version of BB-8. Star Wars fans have an interesting new remote-controlled BB-8 droid to look forward to by the end of the year. Spin Master debuted the new RC droid at the NY Toy Fair. While it is not the first RC BB-8 droid to hit the market, […]
Welcome to a Futuristic World of Barbie. Barbie goes high-tech with a new Holographic toy. The next Barbie toy revealed at the New York Toy Fair 2017 was not what most would expect. Mattel unveiled the newest addition to the world of Barbie. It’s called Hello Barbie Hologram and it features Barbie as a holographic […]
Hasbro’s revenues grow to new heights thanks to Disney Princess and Disney Frozen acquisition. Hasbro performed better than expectations in 2016 thanks to the acquisition of the Disney Princess and Disney Frozen licenses and significant growth in its Girls category of toys. In fact, its 2016 revenue set a record with revenues of $5.02 B […]
Will We Experience Another Toy Craze with Tickle Me Elmo? In 1996, Tyco’s Tickle Me Elmo caused a massive holiday toy craze. Elmo giggled when your child tickled it. And it giggled some more if they tickled it some more. Now 21 years later, Playskool is bringing back Tickle Me Elmo in 2017! It raises […]
The 1985 loveable bear is back with a modern makeover. Teddy Ruxpin, the lovable story-telling bear from the 1980s, is back! After a long hibernation, Wicked Cool Toys has given Teddy Ruxpin a digital makeover. At its heart, it is still the same lovely teddy bear but now it’s improved with animated LCD eyes and […]
Toy Fair 2017 opens. Fun and games are back in town at the Javits Center in New York for the annual Toy Fair. The Toy Fair runs February 18 – February 21 and features over 1,100 exhibitors showcasing their latest and greatest products for 2017. There were literally thousands of new toys and games to […]
Leka is a brand new smart toy that was unveiled at CES 2017 at the Las Vegas convention. Leka is designed for special needs children ages 3 and older. It helps them improve social skills, fine motor skills, and visual cues. It is available for preorder and costs $700-$800. Leka works with an app that […]
New toy from Merge VR lets kids interact with holograms. Merge VR designed an augmented reality and goggles system called Holo Cube that allows kids to hold and interact with holograms. The Holo Cube can be transformed into a variety of objects like virtual pets, blocks, or musical instruments to name a few examples. If […]
Fisher Price creates new exercise bike for kids. While it might be too early to figure out the hottest toys for 2021, Fisher-Price hopes its stationary bike for toddlers and preschoolers will be a hit with moms who want their kids to exercise more. This bike looks like a bike with a tablet stand and […]
Swagway showcases new futuristic surfboard at CES 2017. Swagtron, which goes by the name Swagway, announced new gear for 2017. The company is known for its hover boards, which were one of the hottest Christmas toys a couple years ago. It’s latest announcement is related to the SwagSurf. The SwagSurf will allow users to surf […]
