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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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clixo: A Fun Magnetic Toy in a Small Package

May 6, 2021May 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Infinite play, compact living space!

Geekmom Review: BRIO’s Battery-Operated Steaming Train

May 5, 2021May 4, 2021Jennmac

BRIO is a well known brand in our family. Before my son could speak words, he spoke train. Two years ago, we began attending model train conventions to add to our growing boys collection.

‘We Just Click’ Is a Sweet Collection of LEGO-Themed Love Notes

April 8, 2021April 7, 2021Jenny Bristol

Lighthearted LEGO-themed love notes fill this new little book from Chronicle Books.

Preview of LEGO Products for the First Half of 2021

April 6, 2021April 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Check out some of LEGO’s newest products for the first half of 2021.

GraviTrax PRO Adds Height and Bonus Physics to Your GraviTrax Experience

March 21, 2021March 20, 2021Jenny Bristol

The GraviTrax PRO adds considerable functionality, options, and height over the original GraviTrax set.

Building Puzzle Skills With ‘Dinosaurs in Space’ from Ravensburger

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the new ‘Dinosaurs in Space’ puzzle from Ravensburger’s 2021 collection.

On the Third Day of Christmas We Played Three New Games

December 20, 2020December 19, 2020Sarah Pinault1

Kids got the holiday jitters? We’ve got three games for you that are quick to learn, quick to play, and great to diffuse a wound-up kid.

Puzzle Culture’s Subscription Box Is Perfect for Puzzle Fans

December 18, 2020December 17, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the Fall “Skeleton Garden” subscription box from Puzzle Culture.

The Eurostar by Hornby, Image Sophie Brown, Logos Eurostar and Hornby

Hornby Brings Traditional Toy Trains Into the Modern Age With Eurostar

December 11, 2020December 10, 2020Sophie Brown

Bring an element of international travel glamour to your holiday season with the Eurostar electric train set from Hornby.

No (Coding) Worries With the Matatalab Coding Set Home Edition

December 1, 2020November 30, 2020Sarah Pinault2

In our house the only way you can improve upon a toy is by making it remote control. If you can stick a motor in it and make it move, then it’s an instant winner.