Toys Games & Hobbies

Today I review two fun and inventive board games for kids. If your child enjoys the magical realm of fantasy and fairytale, then he or she is very likely to enjoy one or both of these games, which also stimulate the imagination & exercise the memory. So, if you’re curious, join me inside to learn all about how these games work. I’ve taken a few original photos as well, so you’ll also get to see them in action. Just click on through! 

LEGO is one of those rare toys that’s never gone out of style for generation after generation, and in fact, the little coloured building blocks’ popularity seems to have exploded even more in recent years, thanks to associated movies, video games and related products. But it always comes down to the pure joy kids get from creating cool things out of those LEGOs, and there are a ba-zillion sets from which to choose, ranging from super hero and sci-fi packs, to Disney Princesses, Star Wars and beyond. But, to save you some shopping time this holiday season, we’re giving you a glimpse at some of the hottest LEGO sets of 2015.

Sure it’s Ice Hockey season, but that doesn’t mean you have to strap on a pair of skates to play. Franklin’s got your kids covered with both indoor and outdoor (street) hockey sets of all sets and sizes. Looking for a few new gift ideas for the upcoming street hockey season? Look no further.

Pull up a chair, get comfortable and fill a bowl with your favourite snack, because just in time for the holiday season it’s family game night at the Best Buy Plug-In Blog, and you get to be a part of the fun as we play and review seven games from award-winning comics and tabletop game publisher IDW Games.

  If you have kids, then you may already know about STEM toys. If you don’t know about them, you’re going to want to find out. And that’s what I’m here to do today. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math, and STEM toys blend fun, creativity, and various forms of learning for children of all ages. Join me inside as I feature several amazing STEM toys that you and your kids are sure to love. Just click on through to begin your learning journey!

  For all of the Protocol Drone fans out there, today I bring you 2 drone reviews in a single blog. Join me inside as I examine both the Protocol Manta Pro-6 4-Channel RC Quadcopter & the Protocol Dronium Quadcopter Drone with Camera. The Manta Pro-6 is small, fast, and has a sleek & stealthy design. The Dronium, alternatively, takes beautiful HD photos & video, and it flies like a dream. Which drone is better? There’s only one way to find out: Click on through!  

Christmas can be a busy time of year for many, especially if you have any travelling plans. Taking the right toys along can keep your kids entertained for the duration of your travels and help you keep your sanity.   Read on for some great gift ideas perfect for traveling.

  If you love to fly, then today is your lucky day, because today we take a look at the Protocol Galileo Quadcopter Drone with Camera! This drone is sleek, feature-filled, & super easy to fly. Ok, make that mostly easy to fly. It’s also one of the best toys of 2015! To learn all about it, click on through and see how the Galileo measures up to some of this year’s other great toys.

Toys themed around education and science can be some of the most fun out there because they capture a great sense of discovery and adventure, as well as rewarding you with some accomplishment. I have always been a big fan of that sort of toy whether it was a puzzle, a building toy set, or even a camera so I could take a look at the world through fresh eyes. Let’s look at some gift ideas with that in mind.

We’ve witnessed the stability of the Traxxas Stampede. We’ve experienced the power of the Traxxas Summit. Now we prepare to feel the speed of the Traxxas Slash Fox! This 4WD 1/10 Scale RC Short Course Truck can go so fast you’ll need to wear a seat-belt just to operate it! And speed is just one of the Fox’s many impressive features. So, step on through the portal and see for yourself the incredible monster truck / race car combination that is the Traxxas Slash Fox. There’s no other Traxxas RC vehicle quite like it!