TTPM Spring Showcase Overview

TTPM Spring Showcase Overview

IMG_2061On Thursday April 30, TTPM held its annual Spring Showcase, putting the best and the brightest of this summer’s toy scene on display with an event that included one-on-one time with representatives from top toy companies, as well as a special press conference. In the conference, we got a look at some of TTPM’s best picks for their various imprints, including Outdoor Toys, Movie Toys, the newly-added Pet Products, and more!

Below, you can take a look at some of the best toys that were on display at this year’s TTPM Spring Showcase, along with our take on them.

Movie Toys

This summer, major movie hits like Avengers: Age of UltronMinions, and Jurassic World are sure to dominate the box office, so it’s no surprise that the toys based off of them will be a hit with kids as well! TTPM’s top three movie toys for summer 2015 cover all the bases, from roleplay to interactive robotics, and of course good old action figures. Check out the gallery above to see Minions Tumblin’ Stuart, Avengers Age of Ultron Iron Man Arc FX armor, and Jurassic World Indominus Rex!

Outdoor Toys

Nothing’s more emblematic of summer as a kid than playing outside with your friends and family, having fun in the sun both on the block and on the beach. It’s with this in mind that TTPM celebrates the best outdoor toys every year, and this year’s top three look incredible! Check out the gallery above for a look at the Razor Jr. Mini Mod, Super Soaker Flood Fire (which attaches to a garden hose for constant water-gun refilling!), and RoseArt’s Shake n’ Roll Chalk Paint!

Breakout Hits

Finally, TTPM’s “Breakout Hits” category highlights the toys that are expected to really shine over the summer (And beyond!) This year’s top three Breakout Hits feature tons of fun across the board– with tech, outdoor play, and plush making the cut. Check out the gallery above to see VTech’s Kidizoom Action Cam, Sick Bricks by Spin Master, and Just Play’s line of Sheriff Callie plush!

The TTPM Spring Showcase always offers excellent insight into the best and brightest of what’s coming up in kids’ toys and games– if you’re looking for what will be hot this summer (other than the weather!) these toys are surely the best bet!

Holiday Kids Gift Guide 2014: Everyone!

Holiday Kids Gift Guide 2014: Everyone!

The holiday season’s upon us, and with all the toys and games out there, it can certainly be tricky to sort through all the products and pick out a good present. Let us help you figure it all out– check out our top picks for kids’ gifts in 2014 (and be sure to check out our gift guides for boys and girls as well!)

blue-ket-slate-01-sm._V334782830_Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet, $119.00

Looking for a durable and dependable tablet for your kids this holiday season? Check out the Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet! It’s got the technical specs covered– featuring a quad-core processor for great performance, a vivid HD display, front and rear-facing cameras, and Dolby Audio– and it also comes with an unprecedented 2-year worry-free guarantee from Amazon, as well as a year of Amazon FreeTime! The Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet includes a sturdy, lightweight “kid-proof” case so you don’t have to worry about your little ones breaking it… and with a free year of Amazon FreeTime, they’ll have tons of fun with unlimited access to 5,000 books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games—at no additional cost! The Amazon Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet is a great tablet for you to give your kids without having to worry about damage, add-ons, or accessories.

 

71sBGniBgVL._SL1253_Skylanders Trap Team Tablet Starter Pack, $54.99 

For the first time ever, the full Skylanders console video gameplay experience is available on your tablet device! Now kids can bring the Skylanders to life, defeat villains and trap them wherever you go using the ALL NEW Wireless Traptanium Portal and Wireless Game Controller that comes with the Tablet Starter Pack. In Skylanders: Trap Team, Kaos has blown up the walls of the feared Cloudcracker Prison, freeing the most notorious villains in Skylands. It’s up to the Skylanders to find and capture them. Using Traptanium, a magic material that can harness the power of the Elements, your kids have the amazing ability to trap the villains and return them to Skylands to fight on the good side! As always with Skylanders, it’s a fantastic game and a holiday favorite with kids!

 

pTRU1-16177804dtMinecraft– Core Player Survival Pack, $16.99

Everybody loves Minecraft, and with Jazwares’ new toys based on the game, your kids can bring their favorite elements of Minecraft into the real world! The Core Player Survival Pack includes Steve (the game’s main character) in his basic leather armor, as well as the game’s iconic Pick axe, Sword, Workbench, Bed, Chest (that opens to hold items!), and Torch. It’s got everything a Minecraft player could want to start their real-life Minecraft play!

 

91-PuN8LrGL._SL1500_Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition) Starter Pack, $59.96

Though its big draw is the addition of the new Marvel Super Heroes (like The AvengersGuardians of the Galaxyand Spider-Man) there’s plenty of Disney fun for everyone to enjoy in the new Disney Infinity 2.0! Featuring new characters like princess Merida from Disney/Pixar’s Brave, Tinker Bell, Donald Duck, Aladdin and Jasmine, and more, Disney Infinity 2.0 is a great choice for all the kids on your list this year! Kids will love the game’s myriad opportunities to explore and build worlds based on their favorite Disney and Marvel movies and tv shows!

 

81FzDq36oRL._SL1500_Boom Boom Balloon Board Game, $15.26

What’s the hottest board game this holiday season? It’s SpinMaster’s Boom Boom Balloon, the crazy game where you take turns keeping the balloon from popping! Roll the die, and carefully push in a stick until it clicks. Watch as the balloon changes shape – will the next click make it pop? It’s the ultimate game of anticipation where you never know when the balloon will go BOOM! Pick one up and share some fun with your family by playing it after your holiday dinner– what a treat!

 

 

Disney-Frozen-Snow-Cone-Maker--pTRU1-19228710dtDisney Frozen Snow Cone Maker Olaf, $26.99

This holiday season, your little one can enjoy the magic of transforming ice cubes into tasty treats with the Disney Frozen Snow Cone Maker based on the loveable snowman Olaf. First, simply add the flavor powder and water to the flavor bottle to make a delicious, sugar-free syrup. Add ice cubes to the snow cone maker and crank the handle to make “snow,” to which your child can then add as much flavor as he or she wants. Ideal for making Frozen treats in summer or any time of the year, the snow cone maker is styled to look like Olaf from the hit Disney film for a toy that will melt hearts. It’ll surely become a year-round staple in your house if you’ve got kids who love Frozen (and who doesn’t?)

 

Razor-PowerRider-360--pTRU1-17640924dtRazor PowerRider 360, $159.99

Your young rider will love the 360° electrical ride of the Razor PowerRider 360 Electric Three-Wheeler, which features dual inclined rear caster wheels for great drifting and 360° spinning action. The hand-operated front brake provides sure stopping, and the high-impact front wheel gives stability and power. Your young one can ride for up to 30 minutes per charge at speeds of up to 9 mph for three-wheeling fun– if you pick one of these up this holiday season, your child will be itching for the second the warmer weather hits so they can test it out!

 

 

Fisher-Price-Power-Wheels-Teenage-Mutant--pTRU1-18183745dtFisher-Price Power Wheels Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Dune Racer, $249.99

Another great ride-on to check out this holiday season, the Fisher-Price Power Wheels Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Dune Racer is designed for up to two riders and designed with two forward speeds and a reverse speed. This battery-powered ride-on is built with safety concerns in mind, and features a Power-Lock brake system and metal sidebars for your child to hold onto for support. The racer’s Monster Traction system allows the car to safely travel across wet and rough terrain, providing for an excellent and fun ride no matter where your child is driving it. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles graphics and colors, along with the faux chrome wheels and grille, help your little one drive in style!

 

Crayola-Light-Designers---See--pTRU1-16740156dtCrayola Light Designers– See-Thru Light Designer, $14.98

This holiday season, splurge on your child’s creativity– with the Crayola See-Thru Light Designer! The Light Designer provides a fun, interactive creative experience that lets children add real-life objects to their art! The two reusable transparent panels provide plenty of space to draw and doodle light-up art. To take the fun to the next level, your child can place objects, pictures, or even family and friends behind the panels to combine their art with real life. A great choice for ages six and up, the See-Thru Light Designer takes three AA batteries (sold separately) and comes with four markers.

 

bemo-phoneBemo, $129

Ever wanted a good quality camera that’s easy for kids to control and can withstand the treatment they’d give it? Bemo to the rescue! This camera is designed to fit in the palm of your hand and shoot with a single touch.
Each camera is rugged, water-resistant, wonderfully portable and comes in three fun-loving colors: Moroccan Red, Manhattan Black, and Mykonos Blue. Whether you clip it on, keep it close with the lanyard, or slip it easily into your pocket, Bemo lets you capture the everyday, the epic, and everything in between. Get one for your kids this holiday season (or buy one for yourself too– we won’t judge!)

 

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MiP RC Robot, $89.99

Any kid would love a robot as a present, and this holiday season, WowWee’s RC Robot MiP is just the robot for the job! MiP has an inquisitive and responsive personality communicated through motion, sounds, and RGB LED eyes. With his unique dual wheel balancing, MiP is able to navigate his surroundings, follow hand gestures, and even follow objects around! Unique dual-wheel balancing, fast speeds, on the dime turning, and hand gesture command recognition makes MiP a fantastic robotic friend for all!  Also included is a tray accessory that can be plugged in so you can watch MiP balance multiple objects while moving or standing still.  MiP has multiple robotic modes including Roam, Stacking, Dance, and Programming.

 

 

 

#RazorRiders Toy Fair 2014 Twitter Party!

#RazorRiders Toy Fair 2014 Twitter Party!

razor-party-2014I’m a big fan of Razor scooters, they pretty much invented the trend of every kid wanting a scooter.  Toy Fair is the yearly unveiling of all the cool new toys, scooters and anything else a kid (or adult) can play with…  Here’s a first look at what Razor will be releasing…

PowerRider_BK_ActionRazor PowerRider 360 electric-powered three-wheeler

The classic three-wheeler powers up with the new PowerRider 360! Riders can blast into the future with this thrilling new ride that will go up to 9 mph. With the push of a button, riders are cruising, spinning and drifting thanks to the high-performance dual inclined rear caster wheels. Up to 30 minutes of continuous use on a single charge. Features include welded steel frame and fork with moto-style double crown fork, folding foot pegs, rubber grips, hand-operated brake and flag. A 360-degree ride, electrified!

Availability: Spring 2014
Ages: 8 and up (up to 120 pounds)
MSRP: $179.99

 

Razor Rift caster scooter

The Rift scooter is a fresh take on a two-wheel scooter, for an exciting new ride with side to side carving action. Ride like a scooter, carve through corners, or drift like a pro with the 360-degree rear inclined caster wheel. The bright red Traction Deck features intense texturing and contouring for non-slip grip.

Availability: Spring 2014
Ages: 8 and up (up to 143 pounds)
MSRP: $69.99

 

LongBoardWD_RD_ProductRazor California Longboard kick scooter

Cruise into the sunset on this classic! We know older kids and tweens love to cruise on longboard skateboards. Now they can ride the longboard wave, scooter style, with the California Longboard scooter. This classic scooter is the ultimate stretch ride with its extra-long, stylized wooden deck, super-sized urethane wheels and integrated kick tail. Razor’s keepin‘ it cool in California.

Availability: Fall 2014
Ages: 8 and up (up to 220 pounds)
MSRP: $79.99

 

MonsterKix_Action-(1)ZombieKix_ActionRazor Jr. Zombie and Monster Kix three-wheel scooters

Sidewalk dwellers beware – kid Zombies and Monsters are ready to cruise! Preschool kids love to role play and they’re always on the move, so now they can do both. The new Razor Jr. preschool scooters with popular zombie and monster themes are great for some silly scootering fun! The Zombie and Monster Kix scooters have over-sized, soft-molded handlebar grips that look like creature hands with matching deck graphics. The stand-alone design helps young riders build coordination and the tilt-to-turn feature helps them learn to steer.

Availability: Spring 2014
Ages: 3 and up (up to 45 pounds)
MSRP: $44.99

 

Twisti_PK_Action_USRazor Jr. Twisti toddler ride-on

The Twisti toddler ride-on is the cutest bug that invites little movers to take a fun ride. With darling Little Buzz and Lady Buzz bumble bee designs, kids simply have a seat, rest their feet, and they’re off – moving the handlebars side-to-side to propel themselves. Twisti’s bright eyes follow along, moving back-and-forth for a real bug’s eye view! Giggles are guaranteed!

Availability: Spring 2014
Ages: 18 months and up (up to 55 pounds)
MSRP: $44.99

 

Kuties_Unicorn_Action1A_US-(1)Kuties_Cowboy_Action1A_USRazor Jr. Kuties three-wheel character scooter

The Kuties are the perfect preschool scooters with a two-in-one surprise – it’s a scooter and a hobby horse. Now kids can take a ride with a cuddly buddy! The stable three-wheel design features an extra-wide deck to build coordination and the plush horse and unicorn character heads lift out of the scooter to become a hobby horse for extra, active, outdoor fun! Cowboy and Unicorn designs include plush heads with decorative embroidery and theme deck graphics.

Availability: Spring 2014
Ages: 3 and up (up to 45 pounds)
MSRP: $44.99

Too cool!!! Right? – You know you’re kid is going to want one of those… We’ve got you covered with amazing twitter party Monday Feburary 17th 2014 at 1:00pm EST. Where we will be giving away a prize every 6 minutes.  If you’re asking “What’s a twitter party?” check this link out to make it simple tchat.io.  We will be asking questions on different product so take a look  at Razor’s website and those that get them right will be entered to win the prizes.

Remember 2/17/14 at 1pm EST to join us using the hashtag #RazorRiders and remember to follow @RazorWorldwide @DaDaRocks and @MommasGoneCity but I know what you want a list of the prizes…so to get the ball rolling, here is a list of prizes:

1. Crazy Cart ($399)
2. PowerRider 360 ($179.99)
3. Rift scooter
4. Kuties character scooter
5. Monster scooter
6. Zombie scooter
7. Twisti toddler ride-on
8. California Longboard scooter