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Skylanders Empire of Ice Adventure Pack Review

Skylanders Empire of Ice Adventure Pack Review
Tweet We don’t need any additional Skylanders.  Really, we’re good.  Of the initial 16 released, we own 12.  Still, I stroll through our local Target and Toys-R-Us whenever I get the chance.  What I am looking for, and why?  I dunno. ...
February 2nd, 2012 | OWTK Gaming, OWTK Toy Reviews | Read More

Nintendo DS Game Review: Wappy Dog

Nintendo DS Game Review: Wappy Dog
Tweet WAPPY DOG FOR NINTENDO DS by Cooper McHatton In a world where everyone is looking for the next new thing, and you have a runaway hit like Skylanders merging the world of toys and video games, a new genre is clearly developing.  The question...
January 31st, 2012 | OWTK Gaming, OWTK Toy Reviews | Read More

An Open Letter To LEGO Regarding Their New Friends (And An Offer)

An Open Letter To LEGO Regarding Their New Friends (And An Offer)
Tweet Dear LEGO, As an influential, trusted, and beloved toy brand, you possess the unique power to initiate change, to help build a better world, and to influence the construction of fantastic and highly original childhoods.  With that in mind,...
December 22nd, 2011 | Musings on Parenting, OWTK Toy Reviews | Read More

Game Review: You’ve Been Sentenced (as seen on NBC10 Philadelphia)

Game Review: You’ve Been Sentenced (as seen on NBC10 Philadelphia)
Tweet Why hello there, stranger! If you found your way here as a result of my spot on the NBC10 5 o’clock evening news with Tracey Davidson, I’d like to personally welcome you to Out With The Kids. If you have no idea what that last sentence...
December 4th, 2011 | Appearances, OWTK Toy Reviews | Read More

Kid’s Game Review: Learning Resources Smart Snacks Counting Cookies

Kid’s Game Review: Learning Resources Smart Snacks Counting Cookies
Tweet Cookies are yummy. How’s that for board game analysis?  Abstract and confusing, likely, but I feel it an appropriate opener here.  Cookies, like restaurant sugar packets, are a perfect way to introduce early math concepts to young...
October 31st, 2011 | OWTK Toy Reviews | Read More

Toy Review: Squishables Stuffed Animals

Toy Review: Squishables Stuffed Animals
Tweet I didn’t think another kid was necessary. I was more than happy with the one.  I was dead wrong.  We needed that extra cutie. I didn’t think another stuffed animal was necessary. I was happy with the one hundred.  I was wrong. ...
October 28th, 2011 | OWTK Toy Reviews | Read More

Toy Review: Myachi Battle Paddles

Toy Review: Myachi Battle Paddles
Tweet Here’s a kickass toy with a Kickstarter campaign in need of some love! At the heart of the Myachi story is a frustrated and disillusioned Wall St. career.   And that’s never before seemed more appropriate or topical than right...
October 24th, 2011 | OWTK Toy Reviews | Read More

Toy Preview: Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure

Toy Preview: Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure
Tweet **Be sure to scroll to the bottom for photos from last night’s Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure launch party in New York City with Amar’e Stoudemire of the New York Knicks** I admit it.  I’m easily impressed. Especially...
October 15th, 2011 | OWTK Gaming, OWTK TECH REVIEWS, OWTK Toy Reviews, OWTK Wii | Read More

Toy Review and Coupon: KRE-O Transformers Mirage

Toy Review and Coupon: KRE-O Transformers Mirage
Tweet Hello KRE-O! This summer Hasbro launched a new brand of construction block toys called KRE-O along with KREON, the accompanying figures.  Sounds a little bit Star Trek-y but it’s not, it’s actually a whole lotta Transformers. LEGO...
October 6th, 2011 | OWTK Toy Reviews | Read More

Kid’s Toy Review: Squinkies

Kid’s Toy Review: Squinkies
Tweet Waaaaay back in the day (like 6 months ago) I saw Squinkies only on end cap pegs; bubble packs of 16 impossibly small and thoroughly charming critters relegated to the perimeter of toy department aisles.  Now when I enter the toy section of...
September 29th, 2011 | OWTK Toy Reviews | Read More
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