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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, 2021June 20, 2023Jennmac

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.

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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.

Funimation: One-Stop Shop For All Your Anime Needs

November 26, 2020November 25, 2020Dakster Sullivan

Funimation is your one-stop-shop for all your favorite anime products including My Hero Academia, Dragon Ball Z, and more.

Challenge Your Mind with ThinkFun’s New Pocket Brainteasers

November 23, 2020November 22, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth review ThinkFun’s new Pocket Brainteasers.

Having a Blue Christmas With Blue’s Clues

November 23, 2020November 22, 2020Sarah Pinault1

The new series from loveable Blue, Blues Clues & You! brings with it a whole new range of toys. The crowning piece in this new range is of course the ever amazing Thinking Chair. Are we all going to play Blue’s Clues?

Delve Greedily and Deep With the Big Dig

November 22, 2020November 21, 2020Sarah Pinault

If you lean more to Moria than Rivendell, then it might be time to dig a little deeper in your own backyard. The Big Dig from Reeves Toys can help with that, and help you get ready for spring planting.

Family STEM Fun with Discovery Kids #Mindblown Solar Robot Creation Kit

October 19, 2020October 18, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews the #Mindblown Solar Robot Creation Kit from Discovery Kids.

Magna Tiles: A Very Magnetic Caterpillar

October 19, 2020October 18, 2020Sarah Pinault1

The timeless magic of Eric Carle attracts a new generation through Structures Interactive Storytime Magnatiles. Your kids will be drawn to this attractive way of viewing these classic stories.

Making Some Ghostly Friends With ‘Haunted Mansion: Call Of The Spirits’

October 12, 2020October 11, 2020Sarah Pinault

Meet some friendly ghosts but avoid getting haunted. Stock up on your favorite Halloween candy and add this game to an evening of family ghostly fun.