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Category: Toys

Nerf Guns: Lifting the Ban

February 27, 2023February 26, 2023Sarah Pinault

This past Christmas Sarah’s family lifted their family’s self imposed ban on Nerf guns. How did it go?

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Happy Funko Friday

November 25, 2022November 24, 2022Sarah Pinault

Three of Funko’s most popular holiday picks this year are 50% off for Black Friday at Target and would be great additions to your family traditions.

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Celebrate National Jigsaw Day With Wentworth Jigsaw Puzzles

November 3, 2022November 2, 2022Jenny Bristol

Jigsaw puzzles are a fabulous holiday tradition, and Wentworth’s laser-cut wooden puzzles are even better this year.

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Add Control and Functionality to Your Marble Run With GraviTrax Power

October 29, 2022October 29, 2022Jenny Bristol

Turn your GraviTrax into a powered marble run with one of the two new GraviTrax Power Starter Sets!

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A Whole Line of Literary Puzzles With Built-in Surprises

August 16, 2022August 15, 2022Jenny Bristol

Step into the world of classic literature with this series of puzzles from Laurence King Publishing.

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Want Some New Bucket List Items? Try These Puzzles

June 30, 2022June 29, 2022Jenny Bristol

Need some travel or book inspiration? Grab one of these puzzles and add to your bucket list.

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May the Fourth Be With You! Time For a (Belated) ‘Star Wars’ Game Roundup!

May 6, 2022May 5, 2022Dakster Sullivan

May the fourth be with you! What better way to spend it than playing games brought to you by your favorite galaxy far, far away.

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Assemble Your Own Flock With the “Chickenology” Puzzle

April 6, 2022April 5, 2022Jenny Bristol

Learn about different types of chickens as you assemble 1000+ pieces of feathers, flowers, and fowl.

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Twerking Pugs, Missile Shooting Dinos, and Superheroes: ZURU Has You Covered!

December 15, 2021December 14, 2021Dakster Sullivan

ZURU makes some fun and entertaining toys for all ages including missile shooting dinos, twerking pugs, and surprise eggs for future heroes.

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Barbie Meets the World of Building Blocks

November 5, 2021November 4, 2021Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah and her geekling take a look at the new Barbie range from MEGA.

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Tabletop Review: ‘Super Mario Labyrinth’

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021Sarah Pinault

Find all your favorite Mario characters in this new take on a classic game: welcome to ‘Super Mario Labyrinth’.

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Gather Your Family for a Traditional Wooden Puzzle This Holiday Season

November 3, 2021Jenny Bristol

Dive into a high-quality wood jigsaw puzzle with your family this holiday season.

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Hiking in a Pandemic With ‘Mountains’ by Haba

October 29, 2021October 28, 2021Sarah Pinault

When the mountains are calling but a pandemic or bad weather stands in your way, ‘Mountains’ by Haba is the perfect alternative to help you scratch that hiking itch.

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Green Toys vs. Greener Toys

October 27, 2021October 26, 2021Sarah Pinault

Whether it be a love of Green Toys or Mattel, 2021 brings a Greener offering to our gift buying capabilities.

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Roar Through Halloween With The Disguise Store ‘Jurassic World’ Official T-Rex Inflatable Costume

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021Dakster Sullivan

The inflatable t-rex from Jurassic World made by Disguise Store is a great option for Halloween as well as year-round fun.

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Join us for a Mad Tea Party With Funko Games

July 28, 2021August 4, 2021Sarah Pinault

If you enjoy a good cup of tea, a good card game, or simply enjoy a little bit of insanity with your unbirthday, then Funko has the game for you.

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Surprise Box Round-Up: Who Will Reign Supreme?

July 26, 2021July 25, 2021Dakster Sullivan

Disney Doorables, Ryan’s Super Spy World, Love Diana, Cutetitos, and Monopoly Token Chest battle to be the best surprise toy.

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An Interview With LEGO Brickmaster and Artist Nathan Sawaya

July 6, 2021July 6, 2021Karen Walsh

As we start rolling towards the end of the second season of ‘LEGO Masters,’ we supplement our first interview with LEGO Brickmasters Amy Corbett and Jamie Berard with another interesting round of questions with LEGO Brickmaster and ‘The Art of the Brick’ artist Nathan Sawaya.

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Hope: 2021 Freedom Series Horse of the Year

June 3, 2021June 2, 2021Dakster Sullivan

Breyer has partnered up with Covenant House, a non-profit that supports homeless teens, to send a message of Hope for these kids’ futures.

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Clixo: A Fun Magnetic Toy in a Small Package

May 6, 2021May 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Infinite play, compact living space!

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