Toys Categories

There is nothing quite like a Gacha machine, and I cannot believe that LEGO has released one through the LEGO Ideas program. This set looks phenomenal, with a real working gear system that drops the balls out of the dome and into the hands of greedy kids (I assume, could be greedy adults?). Either way, this set looks phenomenal – if there was ever a LEGO set I wanted to purchase that wasn’t from a specific theme, this would be…

Later this month, the live action Lilo and Stitch film will be hitting theatres across the world, and while I find that Disney’s recent live action remakes are a bit hit and miss, I’m actually quite excited for this one. I think it’s that Stitch isn’t supposed to be a real animal/creature that makes this live action remake just a bit more digestible for me. With the release of the movie, you better believe there are a slew of great…

Star Wars day is coming – as we get closer and closer to May 4th, it’s time to get excited about some Star Wars themed parties and entertainment options! Every year, we put on our favourite Star Wars movies and shows, sometimes build a LEGO set or two purchased from a local retailer, or simply play with some of the Star Wars LEGO we already have at home. This year, there are a ton of stellar Star Wars LEGO sets…

There are a number of Playmobil sets that I classify as “addons” as opposed to complete sets on their own. These sets provide a number of great pieces that would make great accessories to larger sets you might already own. The Vegetable Garden with Grandparents set is the perfect example of this. My kids have a ton of Country themed Playmobil sets, and they love the mall. We have a number of tractors, a barn, and more that my kids…

I’ll begin this article by stating one thing that will become apparent if you a) purchase your own Magic Band+ or b) watch videos of others using their Magic Band+. It doesn’t always work, and that can be super frustrating. However, when it is working flawlessly (which is usually what happens) there is a lot of joy to be had. Now I would say that perhaps there is more fun here for kids than adults, but there is fun none…

The LEGO Mario Kart sets are coming quickly, and obviously my kids are as excited as most to see their toy once again collaborate with their favorite video game company on brand new LEGO sets. We have purchased a number of the LEGO Mario Kart sets that have been released so far, but The LEGO Group was nice enough to send over Toad’s Garage, set number 72035. Although I’ve personally not been a fan of these sets – will get…

Over the past couple days, my wife and I and our kids had the opportunity to travel to Walt Disney World on a short Disney vacation. Thanks to our friends at Disney Canada, we were able to secure some anytime use Lightning Lane passes, which allowed us to check out some of the more popular attractions at Magic Kingdom and Epcot. What we witnessed was Disney at its finest, with some of the best technologies currently in use for theme…

WNext week I’ll be enjoying a few days at the Happiest Place on Earth! OK, I’m sure for many of you, a few days at Walt Disney World might not be that exciting, but for my family it definitely is. Here on the site we’ve written about Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line in the past, touching on all the amazing technology these places have to offer. With two trips booked this year, my wife and I wanted to…

When LEGO creates culturally appropriate LEGO sets for the mass market, I’ve always been curious to know what work goes into making those sets happen. Unlike sets based on LEGO City, or even LEGO Star Wars, sets that are based on specific cultures require just a bit more work, including lots of research to make sure the representation is appropriate. The LEGO Group gave GamesReviews the opportunity to interview Niels Mølgård Frederiksen, the designer behind the LEGO® Spring Festival Trotting…

Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing the designer of the LEGO Spring Festival Trotting Lantern set, and he had some great insights into what it takes to be a LEGO designer, and what went into making this set happen. And this interview made me look at LEGO sets in a brand new light! Let’s take a look at the LEGO Spring Festival Trotting Lantern! First and foremost, I do think that interviewing Niels, the designer behind this set,…