Orbeez Color Changing Lamp Lets Kids Glow And Grow

The Toymaster — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:00:00 -0800

From the makers of Orbeez, creators of the grow-able, eco-friendly pellet system comes the color-changing Orbeez Mood Light.

Toy Blast From The Past - Skeletor's Snake Mountain Puts He-Man To Shame

The Toymaster — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0800

The 1980s. Terrible clothing and strange music were in vogue, but at least there were great cartoons on TV. One of the most loved was He-Man, and the show spawned a host of great toys, including Skeletor'sCastle, also known as Snake Mountain.

Probably Not TSA Approved - The Playmobil Security Checkpoint

The Toymaster — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:00:00 -0800

With hilarity that seems almost too on-point to be real, the Playmobil "Security Check Point" has seen a sudden resurgence of interest online.

Minecraft Refrigerator Tile Set Keeps You Entertained While Feeding Your Weak, Non-Blocky Body

The Toymaster — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0700

Minecraft. If you haven't heard about it, you should check out this blocky, dig-for-your-life PC game that will consume hours of your day and night and lead you to build maniacally large structures for no good reason. Then, when you're done, buy some of these Minecraft fridge magnets.

Upcoming Olympos Board Game Lets You Get To The Greek

The Toymaster — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0700

Coming in April 2011 from French games company Ystari and designer Phillipe Keyaerts is the new board game Olympos, which will let players create their own mythical civilization and vie for control of ancient Greece.

The Greatest Autobot Ever: Optimus Prime, Then And Now

The Toymaster — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0700

There's really no way around it; if you were looking for cartoon leadership in the 1980s, you found it in one place - the die-cast chest of Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots. Thirty years later, Optimus has undergone a Michael Bay makeover but remains as cool as ever.

Mighty Beanz: No Good With Molasses But Great With Friends

The Toymaster — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0700

A great many parents are looking for toys for their young'ins that not only limit the violence factor but increase the fun - and Mighty Beanz may just be the jiggling, nearly indestructible answer.

Doubled Barreled Marshmallow Crossbow Makes For Sweet In-Home Combat

The Toymaster — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0700

Kids love to shoot stuff, and often shoot it at each other. In an effort to keep things safe and home-friendly but with a distinct touch of cool, the Double Barreled Marshmallow Crossbow is one way parents can let kids have it out and still limit cleanups and trips to the hospital.

Stacrobats Provide Positive, Magnetic Fun

The Toymaster — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0700

Stacking stuff is always fun for a child, especially if said stuff actually stays stacked. That's the idea behind Kushies Stacrobats, a set of plush stacking toys that are both fun and cognitively developing.

Mansions Of Madness Board Game Lures In Intrepid Investigators

The Toymaster — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0700

From designer Corey Konieczka comes Mansions of Madness, a 5-player game of horror, combat and good old fashioned fun.

Water Shooting Remote Controlled Car Goes From Zero To Awesome In Eight Ounces

The Toymaster — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0800

What's better than a remote controlled car with a turbo boost? One that can shoot water on enemies up to 15 feet away! Enter the Water Shooting Remote Controlled Car and run other cars, run from its majesty!

4D City Skyline Puzzle Makes A Toy Of Out Of Time

The Toymaster — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0800

Puzzles are great - and they're even better when they include the mystical 4th dimension. That's right, this puzzle of the New York skyline includes Time, and not just the time it's going to take to put it together.

New Trollz Dolls Designs Head Toward Trollop Town

The Toymaster — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0800

Trollz used to be ugly little things with wild hair, big mouths, big eyes and a scrunchy little bodies. The next generation of Trollz dolls have kept the hair but changed just about everything else. Trollops ahoy!

McQueen Alive Zooming Into A Store Near You This Fall

The Toymaster — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0800

Coming to a toy store near you in fall 2011 is the Disney-Pixar "Lightning McQueen Alive 1:55 scale talking car. This thing has "hot Christmas toy" written all over it.

Toy Blast From The Past - UPCs Take Fight With The Barcode Battler

The Toymaster — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0800

The Epoch Barcode Battler was a 1991 toy release that captured the attention of young boys and had them clipping UPCs wherever they could - much to the dismay of parents.

Solar Rover From Great Gizmos Uses Sun, Makes Fun

The Toymaster — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0800

The British Toy and Hobby association has released its list of great toys for the 2011 year and one of their top picks under the "creative" category is the Great Gizoms Solar Rover robot. Time for some Sun n' Fun!

Present Toys, Retro TV - The Voltron Lion Die-Cast Masterpiece

The Toymaster — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0800

Mega thrusters go! Voltron, the classic kids cartoon series, is back in Die-Cast "masterpiece" form, a great collectible for anyone who watched the show and always wanted to have some sweet metal lions of their own.

Wedge House - Playhouse Of The Eco-Conscious Child

The Toymaster — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:23:54 -0800

From American company Modern Playhouse comes the Wedge House, a throwback to the "simplicity and integration with nature" that was at the forefront of the modernist movement. Also, it's a playhouse.

Throw-back Xmas Awesomeness Part 1 - The Star Trek Shuttlecraft Ornament

The Toymaster — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0800

Though Christmas comes only once a year, the Star Trek Shuttlecraft Galileo ornament is an awesome, circa-1992 gift that just keeps on giving. Trust us.

Mashoonga Foam Saber Slices Into Office Fun

The Toymaster — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:00:00 -0800

The Mashoonga Foam Saber is a fun way to settle inter-office debates or just enjoy swordplay without the possibility of losing an appendage.

Star Wars Bath Robe Keeps Your Lightsaber Stylishly Covered

The Toymaster — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0800

Star Wars everything is popular once again, from gadgets to action figures to playing cards to - you guessed it - bath robes. Now you too can look like a Jedi Master when heading to your bedroom from the shower or getting the morning paper.

Cubelets Offer Cute And Computerized Fun For Kids

The Toymaster — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0800

New from design company Modular Robotics are Cubelets – a toy that combines the function of robots and the simple fun of building blocks.

Miss Butterfly Bliss Interactive Cottage Is Both Playful And Polite

The Toymaster — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0800

From toy company Learning Curve comes the Miss Butterfly Bliss Interactive Cottage – a great way for girls to have fun and enjoy etiquette.

Mystic Seer Says You Should Probably Buy It Online

The Toymaster — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:00:00 -0800

In another round of Twilight Zone-inspired merchandise comes the "Mystic Seer" from the classic episode "Nick of Time." We're pretty sure it's telling you to go check it out.

Puzzibits Combine Pieces Of Fun For A Great Building Experience

The Toymaster — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0800

From the Manhattan Toy company comes Puzzibits, a great way for kids to learn and build almost anything they want using interlocking hexagonal plastic pieces.

Toys For Nerdy Boys - The Ladies Of Star Wars Playing Cards

The Toymaster — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:00:00 -0800

Every once in a while a sci-fi themed amusement comes along that is just too hilarious to pass up. Such is the case with the Ladies of Star Wars themed playing card deck.

Klingon Corkscrew Lets You Enjoy The Finest Alien Beverages As Quick As A Phaser Blast

The Toymaster — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0800

Every good Star Trek fan loves a great Blood Wine but unless you're at least half Klingon, opening it without a corkscrew is not really a good idea. Never fear, weakling - the Klingon Bird of Prey corkscrew is here to rescue you.

Twilight Zone's Talky Tina Now Stalks The Internet, Tempting You To Buy

The Toymaster — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 08:00:00 -0800

Classic "Twilight Zone" episode character and creepy doll "Talky Tina" returns from the netherworld and is now available for pre-order online.

Toys For Big Boys - Getting Steamed Isn't Always A Bad Thing

The Toymaster — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:00:00 -0800

Big or small, boy or girl, some of us just have a fascination with motors and engines, and at MiniSteam.com, enthusiasts can find all of the toy steam engine action they're looking for.

The Green Dollhouse - Environmentally Friendly And Charmingly Polished

The Toymaster — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:00:00 -0800

Plan Toys "The Green Dollhouse" offers kids not only a well-made play place, but a way to learn about the basics of environmental stewardship.