http://toyviews.com Toys Selected by Parents Thu, 17 May 2007 19:21:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en How many times have you found yourself saying “if only I had some sort of desk robot to bring me that pen over there.” Or, “I really wish that salt shaker wasn’t all the way at the other end of the table.” Well now your prayers have been ... http://toyviews.com/2007/05/17/geter-done-with-the-rc-desktop-forklift/ I always had blocks growing up. It seems like every kid has them at some point, whether they have the standard letters on them to spell out words or painted on windows and doors to make houses. http://toyviews.com/2007/05/17/a-cool-twist-on-an-old-toy-blocks/ While working on our 2007 Water Gun Roundup I noticed this video that features an interview with the inventor of the Super Soaker. It turns out that he is a rocket scientist who just happened to have a brilliant idea. http://toyviews.com/2007/05/15/meet-the-inventor-of-super-soaker/ There is nothing worse than finding yourself in a modern day water gunfight with a sub par weapon. Ever since the Super Soaker was invented back in the early 90’s the water arms race had never been the same. Check out our list of the most cutting edge ... http://toyviews.com/2007/05/14/summer-2007-water-gun-roundup/ In somewhat of a bazaar crossover; Mattel has just released a line of Wizard of Oz Barbie and Ken dolls. I get that the Wizard of Oz is a timeless classic, but in this day and age are little girls still interested in that movie? I guess Mattel ... http://toyviews.com/2007/05/13/barbie-goes-to-oz/ Here are eleven new toy recalls. Three if which have too much lead. I didn't think they still made toys in this day and age with lead in them. oh well, hopefully none of you have any of these in your homes. Note: the toy pictured ... http://toyviews.com/2007/05/13/the-latest-toy-recalls/ I saw this short local news story online regarding Webkinz. It briefly touches on the dangers of your kids becoming addicted to their Webkinz. Through Webkinz.com a child has to take care of their virtual pet, on a fairly regular basis. The pet needs to be fed ... http://toyviews.com/2007/05/12/webkinz-follow-up/ Being the son of a Latin teacher I always heard about how younger kids learn additional languages easily.  Given this fact and the huge advantages people who speak multiple languages have I don't understand why more parents don't take the initiative to give their kids toys that foster a love ... http://toyviews.com/2007/05/11/bilingual-toys/ Movie Toy Roundup Part 2 of 4, Web Sling'en In Movie Toy Roundup Part 1 of 4, we looked at Pirates. Now we take a look at the number 2 contender for 2007 boxoffice champ, Spiderman 3. There are a few standout toys from the latest Spider-Man installment. ... http://toyviews.com/2007/05/08/spider-man-did-375-million-last-week%e2%80%a6but-are-his-toys-worth-buying/ Finally a toy that encourages the kids to play in the street at night! Seriously this thing is pretty cool. The Spy Video Car is a radio controlled car with a night vision camera mounted on it. Kids can see everything the car sees with a special ... http://toyviews.com/2007/05/08/rc-spy-video-car-with-night-vision/