Category: Reviews

We were so excited to celebrate the launch of the new line of Love, Diana collectible toys & dolls from Far Out Toys with this giant advent calendar with a first look of the new products! This amazing calendar features 12 days of Diana toys for us to reveal. Love, Diana is a Pocket.watch brand based on the highly popular “Kids Diana Show” YouTube channel. *These products were sent for free to me by Far Out Toys. All opinions are my own. *

There’s two lines: Princess of Play and Fashion Fabulous. The Princess of Play figures are scented and come in 10 styles. Each figure comes in translucent ice cream scoop packaging. You can even stack them which would be a fabulous way to display your collection. Each character comes with surprise accessories, The Birthday Party Pack comes with five figurines, diorama packaging and other accessories. The Fashion Fabulous line features 10 surprise dolls to collect. Each scented doll is revealed from an adorable ice cream cone and come with other surprises inside. There are also 10 surprise pets to collect which come with a coordinating carry case as well as other surprises. The Fashion Fabulous collection has two playsets a pet grooming pop-up shop and a taco truck. Each of the sets come with an exclusive doll.

The giant ice cream cone calendar was so much fun to unbox in itself. As we revealed each of the new products, we were thoroughly impressed with the packaging of each of them. In our YouTube video, we unboxed each of the different surprise toys and every one of them did not disappoint. The detail on each of the dolls/figures was quite impressive. I also loved the ice cream cone because not only did it come with the surprise doll, it also had slime that you use to decorate your cone with.

These products will be available in Target, Walmart and Amazon early next year.

We’ve got the new American Girl Courtney Moore Doll and Book! Courtney Moore is the first historical character in three years for American Girl. She stands at 18″ tall and is a total ’80s girl with big hair, neon outfit and love of video games. This avid gamer is from a blended family in California’s San Fernando Valley in 1986. Her story reflects not only the pop culture of the decade but the major historical moments surrounding women in government and space exploration. In addition, the cultural shifts around blended families and emerging technology encompass her journey. For a closer look, check out our YouTube video where we feature Courtney as well as Courtney’s Accessories Set which includes a personal cassette player, headphones, cassette tab, Lip Smacker Lip Balm and more. *These products were sent to me for free from American Girl. All opinions are my own.*

Her long-flowing locks are adorable with added accent of a scrunchy for that ’80s vibe of course! The fluorescent colors of her shirt and leggings are beautifully vibrant and her high-top shoes complete the look. The white-washed denim skirt is my favorite part of the outfit; it was one of my go-to fashion must-have’s back in the day. It’s so fun to see so many of the trends that were popular back then re-emerging now and to share them with my daughter. Kids and doll collectors alike will fall in love with not only this doll but the captivating story book as well. Courtney and this accessory kit can be found now at americangirl.com and AG retail stores that have safely reopened. In addition, you can find other accessories for Courtney that will complement her ’80s vibe.

Wow, look what we found under our Christmas tree! Here are some of the hottest holiday toys from Zuru Toys! We’ve got the 5 Surprise Mini Brands Mini Mart, 5 Surprise Toy Mini Brands, Robo Alive Rampaging Raptors and Frankie the Funky Flamingo. *These products were provided for free to me by Zuru Toys. All opinions are my own.*

Frankie the Funky Flamingo has all the cool moves and jams to get your dance party started at home! After we opened her, the laughter was non-stop! Her neck twirls and her feathers flap to the beat of three different songs that are sure to get you and your family movin’. Frankie also comes with a surprise egg that contains an adorable baby flamingo. You can find this at Walmart, Target, Amazon and other major retailers.

The Robo Alive Rampaging Raptors would be a roaringly fabulous addition to any dinosaur fan’s collection! They run pretty quickly and even bite just like a real dinosaur! I have to say we were really impressed with the authenticity of the teeth. Their markings are very vibrant and eye-catching. These raptors have fast clawing movements and advanced robotic technology that will keep your kids entertained for hours. There’s even a dino egg that is filled with glow in the dark slime and some other surprises that add excitement to this product. You can find these at Walmart, Target, Amazon and other major retailers.

Who wouldn’t love their stocking filled with the cutest, tiniest of toys, 5 Surprise Toy Mini Brands? They are the most adorable minis of your favorite toys! You unwrap and peel each capsule to reveal 5 mystery miniatures. There are over 60 miniature toys and accessories including shopping carts and shopping bags. You can also find a rare glow in the dark and super rare gold minis. Toys from your favorite companies you’ll reveal will include Nickelodeon, ZURU, Rubiks, Crayola and many more. These are definitely one of my favorite stocking stuffer ideas this season! You can find this at Walmart, Target, Amazon and other major retailers.

The 5 Surprise Mini Brands Mini Mart is a must-have for anyone who collects Mini Brands! The Mini Mart is fully equipped with all of the necessities of a real grocery store. There are shelves, a freezer section, shopping cart, cashier stand and more. Assembly is required but was quite easy. I love that the set also had real shopping sounds. Included in the box are also 4 new mystery minis which add to the excitement of unboxing this product. You can also add you accessories that you get from the 5 Surprise Mini Brand Capsules including the shelves, carts and baskets; what a great way to store your collection! Kids will love that they can make it their own by setting it up however their imagination dictates and you can also buy an extra set to make the market even bigger. The possibilities are endless and the fun is never ending! You can find this at Walmart, Target, Amazon and other major retailers.

Extra, Extra! Have you seen the hottest new dolls from Mattel? Barbie Extra Dolls are a fabulous new series of dolls sure to be on the wish list of your little fashionista or doll collectors of all ages! Doll #2 in the series has a curvy body with shimmery pink and purple hair that’s over 8 inches long! Her iridescent ruffled dress is layered underneath with a cloud-print top and white mesh tights. The green beanie, gem-inspired purse and white statement necklaces take her outfit over the top and make it so extra! Her puppy’s style is even off the charts with his adorable haircut and bling “boss” collar.

Another feature which we absolutely love about these dolls are that they’re fully articulated which makes them so easy to pose and move around. The detailing and illustrations on the box are beautifully done and quite captivating to the eye.

To see our full review, check out our YouTube video above. These dolls are flying off the shelves for the holidays so make sure to look for them now. We found ours at Walmart but you can also find them at Target and Amazon.

If you’re looking for a fun way for your kids to learn how electricity works in your home, the new Snap Circuits MyHome will light the way. Elenco recently launched Snap Circuits MyHome and we were sent the product for free for our review. It was created to help kids ages 8 and up learn how power works in their home through building various dwellings like a house or city building with functioning 3-D circuits as used in our everyday world.

The vibrantly colored base grids provide a captivating foundation to your child’s creation as they build their structure all while learning how electricity powers their home. The set provides everything you need to learn about circuitry, security systems, dimmer switches, automatic lights, alarms, motion detectors, fan speeds, appliance motors and generators! With the included manual, there are 25 step-by-step projects that are interchangeable but you can also come up with your own designs and combine with other Snap Circuits sets.

In our YouTube video, Michael and Lindsey picked a project from the manual but ended up customizing it in their own way. We were all impressed with how easy it was to follow the instructions step-by-step and having the ability to change it up without affecting the functionality of it was a big plus. MyHome is such a fun way to help you answer the questions your kids have about how electricity works while using their building and concentration skills. This set has been chosen by The Toy Insider as a 2020 Top Holiday Toy and is available at Target and other retailers.

I was sent the book, Guion The Lion, for free to review and when I heard about the positivity that overflows from this book, I could not wait to check it out! Now more than ever, wouldn’t it be nice if we saw the magic in the every day? Guion The Lion shows you that you can! The book revolves around Guion who has a magical way in which he views the world and he hopes that his friend Rae can see what he sees. Magic happens when Rae finally catches on. This story, written by Rebecca Wilson Macsovits, helps us to understand that it’s okay to be different and that unique perspectives can allow you to experience new and exciting adventures!

I fell in love with not only the beautiful story but the captivating cover art and watercolor illustrations throughout the book. Rebecca’s inspiration for this story was her oldest son, Guion, who has Down syndrome. To learn more about their beautiful family and heartwarming story, you can go to there site: www.guionthelion.com. You can also purchase the book there or on Amazon for $17.99. This is not just a children’s book but a book that I think all ages would enjoy!