Tween Toys

Many toys that kids play with come with a learning component that aids in developing a child’s skill or knowledge. The fun component is always there to make them interesting for kids to focus on. Toys like the Liquid Motion Bubbler features a lot of things that offer the best of both fun and learning components.
The Liquid Motion Bubbler from Toysmith presents a visual display that also offers to help stimulate a child’s imagination. Standing 5.75 inches tall, this toy works just like a unique hourglass. But instead of sand, it has liquid elements in various colors that demonstrate liquid dynamics as a visual spectacle. Kids can watch colored bubbles squeeze from an internal spout ad then slowly float down to the bottom, much like a lava lamp. When all the bubbles have fallen to the bottom, kids only need to flip the Liquid Motion Bubbler to experience the spectacle all over again.
The Liquid Motion Bubbler does not have any mechanical parts and does not require power in order to work. Its durable construction can withstand constant handling and resists cracks. Ideal for kids from 12 years old and above, the Liquid Motion Bubbler is available at Amazon for around $5.
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Kids love toys that can be out of this world. They would love toys that they can associate with the things they love. For those who are avid fans of Batman or the Justice League, the new Justice League Ultimate Bat Mobile toy can certainly take anyone’s breath away.
The new Justice League Ultimate Bat Mobile is an intricate and stunning and functioning replica of the Bat mobile from the new Justice League movie. This collectible toy comes with functioning parts that any avid fan of Batman will salivate for. First and foremost, it is a remote controlled car that kids can control using an app on any smartphone or tablet. Not only that, it also has a built-in camera located at the vehicle’s cockpit. This provides users with a driver’s POV while playing with the toy.
The new Justice League Ultimate Bat Mobile also features special dramatic effects that make it quite similar to the one in the movie. The engines roar and smoke comes out of the tailpipe. The vehicle also has a jump mode that will elevate the Bat mobile for prime targeting. There are rotating machine guns, pivoting cannons, and four missiles can fire from the hood of the car as Batman brings it along to fight the super villains.
The Justice League Ultimate Bat Mobile is for the avid teen collector of Batman memorabilia and toys as well as for those who wanted to have a cool toy. Ideal for kids from 14 years old and above, this new Bat mobile is available at Amazon for $220.
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Many kids nowadays are not just satisfied with the usual toys. With the technology now available today, there are kids who prefer playing with advanced toys like robots. While there are toy robots that kids play with as action figures, there are also sets that function as real robots. This Cyber Robot building set is the toy for that kid who prefer building and programming an actual robot.

The Cyber Robot Building Set is designed for budding engineers who wish to build their own robot. It is also the toy for those kids who wish to learn and understand more about robots. It provides the parts and the instructions for kids to assemble and build their own robot. Not only that, kids can also program the robot in order to perform a variety of tasks.

Once kids have completed assembling the Cyber Robot by following the illustrated instructions, there are three modes of interaction that kids can have with the robot- Real Time, Programmable, and Self-Learning. In Real Time, the kids can control the robot using their smartphone or tablet with the Cyber Robot app installed. In the Programmable Mode, kids will be able to program the robot from the app downloaded on their portable device to make the robot perform certain actions such as making sounds or changing speeds. Don’t have a tablet or smartphone? Not to worry, the Cyber Robot can be programmable directly from the buttons on the robot’s  circuit board. In the Self-Learning mode, kids can program a certain sequence, record the actions and then look at how the robot can carry it out in real time.

The Cyber Robot is an entertaining way to introduce kids into the world of robotics. Not only that, playing with this robot will help encourage kids develop an interest in engineering. It can also help develop their visual-spatial, logic, problem solving skills as well as help encourage creativity. Detailed instructions are provided to help guide the kids on how to fully appreciate what this robot can do. The Cyber Robot is ideal for kids from 8 years old and above. It is available at Fat Brain Toys for $55.

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Many parents would want their kids to engage in more physical activities in order to stay fit. But there are also concerns for safety that gets into their minds sometimes. Some activities can get a little rough that can leave a kid injured. Short of having kids play relatively safe group games, this X-Shot Bubble Ball can also help kids have fun with some contact sports while staying safe.

The X-Shot Bubble Ball is an inflatable toy that can be used for some exciting contact sport fun on the safe side. It can inflate up to 4 feet and can withstand a good amount of impact. The easy to fill air system can cover the user’s upper body for some maximum protection. It also comes with shoulder straps and handles so that it is always in place even while running and trying to crash to others using the X-Shot Bubble Ball as well.

Playing with the X-Shot Bubble Ball is ideal on the backyard or a vacant sports field. It usually involves a lot of running and bumping around. Clash around with your friends in your X-Shot Bubble Ball getup and bump, smash, roll, and crash to your heart’s content. It will also be a good physical exercise for the kids. The X-Shot Bubble Ball is ideal for kids from 8 years old and above. It should be played among kids all having their X-Shot Bubble Balls on. Kids without it should stay clear of the playing field to avoid accidents. The X-Shot Bubble Ball is available at Toys R’ Us for $50.

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Drones nowadays are no longer just the flying machines they once were. Most of them now have cameras that allow users to capture stunning aerial footage upon flying. It makes them quite the interesting toys that they are. Some even offer a bit of something special like a first person view of the flight like the Air Hogs Helix Sentinel Drone.

The Air Hogs Helix Sentinel Drone is a video quadcopter that comes with a built-in high speed camera that can also capture objects that are moving fast. But what drone does not have this feature nowadays? The Air Hogs Helix Sentinel Drone just does it a step better- it provides users with a first person view of every flight. The drone can stream live footage via WiFi and people can view it from a smartphone attached to the included FPV goggles. The pilot can maneuver the drone this way, making it similar to an experience of flying while inside the cockpit. The pilot can also view it while the device is mounted on the controller.

The Air Hogs Helix Sentinel Drone comes with height lock and intelligent obstacle avoidance features for a smoother ride. The 120-degree wide angle lens camera on the drone ensures that it can capture a wider area during its flights. The WiFi streaming video allows users to either record live footage on a smartphone and the included 4GB micro SD card. The Air Hogs Helix Sentinel Drone is ideal for kids from 10 years old and above. It is available at Air Hogs for around $250.

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A lot of young girls like to fashion out different things using their hands. It takes some time to develop their skills in this. They sometimes may require some careful guidance during the initial phase in order to become more productive. Once they do develop the necessary skills for the task, you can then start watching them putting their creativity at work. Craftivity Kits can help these young girls learn how to develop their skills with their hands as a means to harness their creativity.

Craftivity Kits are designed for young girls who like to work with their hands. There are a variety of different crafts kits available for them to choose from. Whether it is creating personalized tank tops, creating paper lanterns or fashioning a bouquet of flowers, there are craft kids available from Craftivity that many young girls would appreciate trying out as a project. The craft kits contain all the necessary materials the kids need as well as step-by-step instructions to guide them in creating wonderful works of art with their own hands.

The Craftivity Kits are ideal for kid girls who love to reveal their creative and artistic side while working a project with their own hands. These kits are ideal for girls 12 years old and above who have outgrown those simpler basic crafts that they used to do. The Craftivity Kits are available at Amazon with kits priced from $16 to $30, Depending on the type of craft kit chosen.

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Kids nowadays are more tech-savvy and know their way around new gadgets and devices than most adults. But for parents, there is still that level of control that they would like to enjoy when it comes to their kids using gadgets, especially those that can connect to the internet. Most parents would also like to ensure that such devices are educational as well. The new Verizon GizmoTab Kid’s Tablet is just but one example that can offer parents both.

The new Verizon GizmoTab Kid’s Tablet is designed and developed with the small ones in mind. This tablet is made to cater to the needs of kids. The GizmoTab is a learning tool as well as a fun portable entertainment center where kids can watch videos, listen to music and play games as well. It comes with a Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor that runs on Android Marshmallow. It also comes with a 3GB RAM, 16GB internal memory and an microSD card slot that can accommodate up to 128GB of extra memory. It also comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP  front camera. It is also capable of 1080p video recording as well and even play it back from its 8-inch HD touch screen display.

But what may attract parents to the new Verizon GizmoTab Kid’s Tablet is its access to hundreds of educational apps for the kids to enjoy. Parental controls allow a certain level of security when it comes to the limiting what the kids can access when they are online. Whether the kids use it to do homework, play games. It also comes with a removable bumper to protect it from the usual bumps, drops and scratches, which is common among kids when using things. The new Verizon GizmoTab Kid’s Tablet is now available exclusively from Verizon for $80 with a two-year contract with them. The tablet is also available unlocked for a retail price of $250.

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Most kids are fascinated with flying objects. They are also quite interested in making things with their hands. With the right tools and guidance, kids can try to enjoy both. The VEX Zip Flyer  can do just that.

The new VEX Zip Flyer is a building set that will allow kids to explore and discover things by working with their hands. This building kit will give kids the chance to construct a machine that shoots propellers into the sky up to 30 feet high. But before they can do that, kids need to assemble the 100 plus snap together pieces that comes with the building kit and 3 propeller flyers.  Once the kids have accomplished putting the VEX Zip Flyer together, they can also try the Sidewinder alternate build for another entertaining challenge.

The VEX Zip Flyer is designed to promote hands-on learning amo0ng kids and in understanding the various principles that make it work the way it does. This kit is based on STEM learning so it will certainly be of help in educating kids and challenge them along the way. The VEX Zip Flyer building kit is ideal for teens from 14 years and above. It is available at Toys R’ Us for $19.

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