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NERF N-Strike Elite for Wii

The Great Toy Test — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:41:55 +0000

Become the master of mayhem in the first NERF blaster action game. Nerf N-Strike [59.95] features classic rail shooter gameplay and equips players with a cache of fresh features and comes bundled with a newly designed blue NERF SWITCH SHOT EX-3 blaster and attachable red reveal decoder lens that will give players the ability to detect enemy weak spots, solve puzzles and decode secret missions as they blast their way to victory.

In a world created to be the perfect landscape for NERF pandemonium, players can wreak havoc and perfect their blasting skills or challenge friends to clashes with both single and multi-player game modes.

$59.95 Buy the new Nerf N-Strike shooter game for Wii

Hi-Tec Art’s LED Masterpiece

The Great Toy Test — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:57:54 +0000

No it’s not a Lite-Brite it is something much more advanced and a lot more fun. Hi-Tec Art’s Masterpiece [$80] is the Worlds first LED stick in Tec Toy. Just stick in the LED’s and they light to create art! With Masterpiece you can use the backgrounds supplied to create LED accented art or freestyle your own art. Create anything you can imagine from designs to signs. Use the included glowing Artwires to outline shapes and patterns in glowing bright light! Powered by a wall adapter, or take in your car and power it by the car adapter included.

Bakugan BakuBowl Arena

The Great Toy Test — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:45:05 +0000

Bakugan battle brawlers are here! Answer the call to brawl and decide the fate of the galaxy with Bakugan BakuBowl Arena [$30]. These magnetic spheres pop open into powerful Bakugan warrior action figures when they roll onto the real metal Gate Cards. Use strategy to place your metal Gate Cards effectively as each card affects the battle differently. Then master your precision shooting skills to roll your Bakugan into battle and win. Action figures and metal Cards sold separately. For 2-4 People

Bergino Handmade Baseballs

The Great Toy Test — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:43:11 +0000

Beautiful baseballs, handmade by Bergino. The ultimate American icon wrapped around an all-american baseball, the Constitution of the United States [$20]. The baseball features “We The People” and “George Washington’s replica signature” on the ball’s sweet spots. Handmade to professional standards. Unique gloss wraparound artwork, includes gift box and turf base Stand. Be sure to visit Bergino Baseballs to see all the styles and colors.

Ferrari F40 from Kiddie Rides USA

The Great Toy Test — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:17:01 +0000

Hit the curves in a coin-operated speedster, like the Ferrari F40 kiddie ride [TBD] for the home, playroom, or garage. If a Ferrari is not what your kid dreams of how about a kiddie ride that fits one of their other interests. No matter what they are into Kiddie Rides USA has something for everyone, from the ice cream man, the cowboy, or even the astronaut.

Kiddie Rides USA is the last stand-alone kiddie ride company left in America. They sell kiddie rides and trains to a very diverse customer base — eg: doctor’s offices, homeowners, vending companies, corporations for branding purposes, family fun centers, car dealerships, grandparents, collectors, etc.

See all the cool rides Kiddie Rides USA

The Official Blitz Ball

The Great Toy Test — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:47:58 +0000

If you’ve played baseball, then you’ve most likely dreamed of throwing the meanest, nastiest curveball that makes the opposing team fear batting against you. The Official Blitz Ball [4 balls $12] is the ideal product for backyard baseball players to live that dream. Kids love it, your opponent will fear it!

Blitz Ball is a high performance, lightweight, plastic baseball with a flat-edged surface design that allows the pitcher to throw blazing fastballs, jaw-dropping curveballs, and zigzagging knuckleballs that would make any big-league pitcher jealous. This revolutionary ball is designed to reduce wind resistance for unbelievable speed and accuracy while maximizing ball spin for tremendous curving action.

Mom says: Hey, it’s a ball, you can’t really go wrong with this one. Older kids will like to try the crazy throws and little ones just want to carry it around because it’s easy to grip. Made of a nice light plastic, the kids were able to practice pitching and no one got hurt by getting hit with the ball. Nice.

Son says: The Blitz Ball is the fastest ball I have ever thrown and with a little practice I even got it to do a crazy curve ball.

YoYo Nation

The Great Toy Test — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:47:24 +0000

Been thinking about picking up the yo-yo again? If you need a little bit more inspiration you got to check out YoYo Nation. These guys have a vision, a vision to create a world that has a yo-yo in every house; to ensure that no child leaves the age of 8 without learning how to perform Rancid Milk, Around The World, Rattle Snake or The Zipper. YoYo Nation is out to make yo-yoing part of the Summer Olympics and X-Games; to instill it in the minds of all that a yo-yo is not a toy – it’s a tool with which to create art.

Inspired yet? Check out the YoYo Nation online store and check out some of the coolest, slickest yo-yos you have ever seen, we’ve come a long way since the one dollar Duncan yo-yos from the 1970s. Think about getting one of the hottest Yo-Yos out there, the Wooly Marmot Yo-Yo, Hulk Smash Edition by Caribou Lodge YoyoWorks [$115.00] is a wonderful work of art that will have you addicted to yo-yoing in minutes. Your skills will get better with one of the Yo-Yo instructional videos you can also pick up at YoYo Nation, Cosmic Yo-Yo Ultimate Trick Collection [$17.99] a 2 DVD set. You get expert instruction, high-quality video, and loads of tricks to keep you busy for months! Watch any trick from multiple angles and in slow-motion. They even included an option to loop any trick (regular speed or slow motion) so that you can really study every nuance of any trick. The two performers on this DVD knock out some amazing slack string, off-string, freehand, and laceration tricks.

Star Wars Clone Trooper Rex Costume

The Great Toy Test — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:52:29 +0000

Your little guy will be ready to take on Imperial forces with no problems in a galaxy far, far away. Captain Rex was Anakin Skywalker’s second in command during the Clone Wars. Become the tough Star Wars character with this Clone Trooper Rex Costume [$23]. Even Yoda would feel comfortable with him by his side. The Leader Rex costume features a printed jumpsuit with a velcro strap located behind the neck while shoe covers are fastened to the bottom. Plus, the costume comes with a great character mask.

Hello Kitty Girls’ Bicycle

The Great Toy Test — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:45:41 +0000

Give your little girl an early start on her first bike with this Hello Kitty Bicycle [$70]. Perfect for the girl who loves Hello Kitty! Now she can bike in style carrying her friends along in the rear doll carrier and front handlebar pocketbook. Coaster brakes and training wheels make for a safe, comfortable ride. With low stand-over frame with over-sized tubing. Gusset plate features sweet Hello Kitty graphics. Easy to use coaster brakes ensure easy stopping and a removable handlebar purse stores important treasures. Also comes with rear doll carrier seat for holding dolls and stuffed animals.

Brickbeard’s Bounty Lego Set

The Great Toy Test — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:26:24 +0000

Sail the seas for plunder and adventure with Brickbeard’s Bounty Lego Set [$99]! Avast, me hearties! With firing cannons and a mermaid on the prow, the famous pirate ship Brickbeard’s Bounty is sailing the Seven Seas in search of adventure and gold. Will the pirates make the Admiral’s daughter walk the plank into shark-filled waters, or will the soldiers rescue her and capture the pirates’ treasure?