Kids and Teens

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime

Transformers fans, both young and adult, have been drooling over these action figures for years now. Throughout the years, these big toys have been making waves in the collectors item category and has made noise eversince the movies began showing in theaters all over the world. Enter, Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime. The leader of the Autobots at his full battle gear, ready to take on the Decepticons… and also shine out in your display cases.

 

 

Collectors, kids, action figures fans or wanna be collectors couldnt be any happier with this amazing action figure. Here are some of the features of Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime:

The action figure is for children 5 years older and up but looking at the market of Transformers, fans ages 20+ are the main purchasers of this toy.

The 22-inch tall Ultimate Optimus Prime can completely amaze younger children with how big it is, but put adults in complete awe with its details. Its massive and complicated design is indeed a look to reckon with.

For young kids, the assembling can be quite challenging, but with careful reading, patience, and researching online, they can transform the bot up to three modes; the Trailer mode, Robot mode and the Power-Up mode. That is something they’ll definitely look forward to.

The blaster weapon is carefully hidden inside the trailer of Optimus Prime, which he can use when he is ready to use the Power-Up mode.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime comes with three AA batteries that is required to make use of the cool features like the launching missile audio, battle blasting noise and glowing lights. You’ll love the sounds and lights this figure displays.

The wings are durable. You can snap it on and off with an ease to change the look of Prime.

There are several poses to choose from, so you don’t need to limit yourself to just one Optimus Prime pose.

There is an instruction manual that comes with the package to make it easier for you to take on the challenge of creating or playing with this Optimus Prime figure.

On a final note, Transformers: Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime is one toy that falls into the fun-for-all-ages category. Adults and fans of Transformers can’t deny just how exciting owning this figure really is. Kids can enjoy it as much as the collectors. The challenge in building it up will also build up their excitement in seeing the final form.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Ultimate Optimus Prime

• Your electronic Ultimate Optimus Prime figure is a force to be reckoned with. His blasting battle sounds, glowing weapon lights and launching missile sounds let his enemies know they're in trouble!
• Convert your Optimus trailer to Omega Combat Armor for his big showdowns and extend the wings, flip the Ultimate Super Cannon into place and extend the energy collection panels.
• Electronic robot warrior figure features lights and sounds, and converts to truck vehicle mode, and back again!
• Figure comes with trailer that converts to the Omega Combat Armor! Optimus Prime figure fits inside!
• Your fighter's enemies will be shaking in their boots! When the battle is over, convert your warrior into truck vehicle mode so he can roll right into the next adventure.
• Features extending wings, an Ultimate Super Cannon that flips into place and extending energy collection panels. Features blasting battle sounds, glowing weapon lights and launching missile sounds!

Over the years, Optimus Prime has proved himself to be not only a great leader, but also one of the most powerful warriors in the universe. He is trained in the use of almost any weapon, incorporating them into his combat tactics without effort. He is a walking arsenal with unstoppable combat capabilities. The ultimate warrior has arrived. Your electronic Ultimate Optimus Prime figure is already a force to be reckoned with, but his blasting battle sounds, glowing weapon lights and launching miss

List Price: $ 89.99 Price: $ 44.99

2011 Top Picks for Christmas Presents for Boys

Kids today can be picky in their toy choices that sometimes selecting the perfect Christmas presents for boys can be a challenging task. More often boys nowadays even the small ones can identify the latest trends as advertisements are posted everywhere. Cartoon shows mean additional option on the shopping list as they have their own merchandise as well. This makes deciding on a simple toy car complicated as to which cartoon characters colors to get. To ease up the confusion a little bit, given below are the top picks for 2011 on Christmas gifts for boys on different age groups.

For the little ones below 3 years old, they will enjoy the Playskool Poppin Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper that is dominantly colored in blue. Best gifts for this age are those that help in the motor and cognitive skills of the baby. This toy is great in motor development and hand-eye coordination of the toddler. Another top pick presents for boys this year that are appropriate for the little boys is gift set that allows the character to play instruments like the piano, drum, guitar and sing along with it. The toddler can even sing along with Elmo and create music together which enhances the music talent of the little boy if any.

Sesame Street Let's Rock Elmo

• Elmo comes with his very own microphone and two instruments - a tambourine and a drum set.
• Preschoolers can choose which instrument Elmo plays, and he "magically" recognizes which one you give him.
• For even more rockin' fun, Elmo also interacts with other LET'S ROCK instruments (each sold separately)
• Elmo knows when you're playing the LET'S ROCK Guitar, Keyboard or Microphone and plays along with you!
• The LET'S ROCK Elmo toy sings six rockin' songs, so grab an instrument and join Elmo's band!
• Figure comes with microphone, tambourine, drums and instructions.

Rock out with LETS ROCK Elmo! Dressed in a concert-style tee, Elmo takes the stage singing and making music - and preschoolers can too! Elmo is a big hit with little ones everywhere. The LET'S ROCK! Elmo toy is a rockin' singing' delight. Dressed in his own concert-style t-shirt, you choose which instrument Elmo plays, and he magically recognizes which one you give him. He even interacts with the other LET'S ROCK! Instruments (each sold separately). Elmo can tell when you are playing the LET

List Price: $ 69.99 Price: $ 5.00

 

For the older kids, there are many more toy selections available where most confusion in finding good presents for boys arise. This years top pick for boys 3 to 6 years old, there is the Imaginarium City Central Train Table or the Fast Lane Stunt City Playset that is great in improving the motor skills of boys these ages. Boys at this age like building using blocks making something out of their imagination to make their play time fun and with these top picks in set, you can surely add to their creative minds. If you can splurge on a Christmas gift then go ahead and purchase the Power Wheels Fischer Price Dune Racers Ride On. This is one gift that will truly delight the little boy in his role playing fantasy of being an open wheel car racer and can be played up to age 9.

City Central Train Table

• 100+ pieces
• 23+ feet of track
• Assembled Dimensions: 49.375L x 32.75W x 17H

The City Central Train Table set comes with a Central Station, Scrubbing train wash, fueling station with working sign, Heliport Express tunnel, Light-Up bridge, a working crane with magnetic grapple, and a 3-Door roundhouse with working turntable. The sounds and lights can be activated using any wooden train engine or train car with magnets, so your child's existing Brio or Thomas & Friends wooden train sets can be used with it. When playtime ends, store everything in the train table's two larg

List Price: $ 289.99 Price: $ 179.95

Fast Lane Stunt City Playset

Fast Lane Stunt City Playset Features: Choose Your Route! High Danger Crash Zone! Turbo Powered Speed Booster! Moving Motorized Crane Obstacle! Amazing Looping Action! Easy Start Exit Ramp Steering Wheel for Directional Control.

Price: $ 29.99

Power Wheels Dune Racer

• Get into the action with Monster Traction! Wont get stuck where the others do!
• Features big, rugged tires, flashy chrome accents and sturdy steel frame.
• Roomy open cockpit design, seat belts for added play, and storage under the hood!
• The vehicle drives 2.5 and 5mph forward and 2.5 mph in reverse
• Includes a 12-volt battery and charger

The Power Wheels Dune Racer is a 2 seat, open cockpit design with large off road tires. This cool dune buggys main feature is Monster Traction which delivers superior terrain performance. The vehicle drives two speeds forward (2.5 and 5 mph maximum) and 2.5 mph in reverse. It also has a front storage compartment and seat belts for added play, a metal frame and nickel plated side safety bars. For enhanced appearance the product has metal plated wheels, front bumper, and shifter. Includes

List Price: $ 259.99 Price: $ 259.99

Much older boys at 5 years old still love cars but in a different manner. More intricate design and of course run on remote control. Famous animated Cars character Lightning Mcqueen is a top pick for Christmas gifts this year from Air Hogs with its Disney Pixar Car 2 Interactive Radio Control Vehicle. Boys at this age group also have more detailed building sets like the KNEX Mario Kart Wii Ultimate Building Set Bowsers Castle. The older the boys get the more fantastic the details added to their toys either in cars or in building sets while boys fond of video games can also have their share with Nintendos Skylander Spyros Adventure Starter Pack.

Air Hogs Havoc Heli - Colors May Vary

• Remote-controlled helicopter with 4-way control for flying in any direction with accuracy
• Flies up to 100 feet high; flashing blue LED light for night flying
• Flexible, high-impact plastic body
• Rechargeable LIPO battery provides 6 minutes flight time from single charge
• Remote requires 6 "AA" batteries (not included)

Product Features Amazingly small Infrared Remote control helicopter Flashing Blue LED for Night Flying Intended for indoor use. Outdoor flying only under ZERO wind conditions. Full Flight control with up/down and turn right/left Body is constructed from durable EPP foam Internal helicopter battery charges from remote control unit 15 minute charge time, 5 - 7 minute flight time Extra rotor included Uses 6AA Batteries (Not Included) Colors varies from picture .caption { font-family: Verda

List Price: $ 29.99 Price: $ 29.98

Cars 2 R/C 1:24th - Lightning McQueen

• Includes: 1 RC car, 1 remote, 3 AA batteries, 3 AAA batteries and 1 instruction sheet
• For ages 4+ years

Full function Remote controlled vehicles for all your favorite McQueen Character.

List Price: $ 24.99 Price: $ 38.99

Mario Kart Wii KNEX Building Set #38437 Bowsers Castle

Bring Mario Kart Wii to life with the ULTIMATE Bowsers Castle Track Building Set!! Race Mario and Luigi through the complete, multilevel Bowsers Castle Track. The set includes the parts to build Mario and Luigi, 2 Karts with superfast batterypowered motors, multiple moving obstacles like Thwomps, Fireballs and Podobo Cogs and 4 collectible items from the game a Mushroom, a Green Turtle Shell, a Banana Peel and Bullet Bill! Also includes 26 pieces of doublewide, buildable, interconnectable track

Price: $ 149.99

Overall, these Christmas present ideas for boys give you a picture of what is on the trend today that boys love to have. You can choose from these top picks and let the boys play with it for a full year before another set of popular toys come up. In the end, whatever gift you choose from will be appreciated as you made an effort to make the holidays of the boy or boys more wonderful.

Moon Dough Barn – Messy Fun For Kids

Moon Dough Barn is a fun creative toy for young children. It will probably suit those aged between 3 and 5 best. They need to be old enough to know that you can’t put everything in your mouth yet young enough to like playing with things like play dough and sand.

Moon Dough is pliable like clay or play dough but the benefit is that it never dries out so you can use it over and over again. It is non toxic and hypo allergenic but it still shouldn’t be eaten. If you have young kids you will be used to mess so won’t find Moon Dough Barn too much of a problem. In fact if anything it is much easier to clean up than play dough is.

The idea behind Moon Dough Barn is to create fun barn yard scenes using the dough and the molds included in the set. You can make cows or sheep to sit in your barn. Younger kids will need some help getting the dough out of the mold while still retaining the shape of an animal. But the kids will love them even if they are not perfect.

Kids love messy play and it is great for them. It stimulates creativity and their imagination. They get a kick out of creating things for their parents to admire. Most people have commented on the fact that the dough is squishy to touch and very light weight. If you work the molds correctly you will see some very good detailing such as the stalks of hay in the bale sets. Most reviewers did find that the molds weren’t as easy to use as the adverts suggested. This didn’t appear to take away any of the fun for the kids though who seemed to really enjoy making their creations. The quality of the pieces produced did improve with practice and given the dough doesn’t dry out you can practice again and again.

 

Moon Dough Magic Barnyard

• Make hay bails and a fence, too
• Moon Dough never dries out so you can use it again and again
• 1 x Molding Barn, 1 x Fench Mold, 1 x Hay Bale Mold, 1 x Playmat, 3 x Bags of Moon Dough

Just put your Dough in the Barn, turn the handle and your favorite animals come out.

List Price: $ 19.99 Price: $ 8.99

 

If you do buy Moon Dough Barn for your kids you may want to encourage them to play it out on the porch or in a designated area of your home. The manufacturer hasn’t included any storage boxes or bags so you might want to invest in a couple of cheap boxes to store the moon dough when not in use.

Mood Dough Barn is a great educational toy as it will help develop their fine motor skills as well as their creativity and imagination. Your toddler will have hours of fun playing with their new toy. If they like the barn you can pick up other pieces in the range including the popular Moon Dough Pizza that looks good enough to eat.

Paper Jamz Guitars

If your child has ambitions to be the next rock star then the Paper Jamz Guitars are the perfect present this year. These guitars come in a variety of styles and each one has three different licensed hit songs built into the memory. Your child can literally pick up the toy and sound like he has mastered an instrument.

Kids of all ages appear to like the Paper Jamz but the recommended age is 8 years and upwards. This is probably because the toy can be played in various modes. You don’t just play the hit tunes but can do freestyle if you wish and even compose your own music. You can also select the rhythm mode where you control the guitar rhythm for each pre-recorded song.

Parents will love the fact that your child can plug in a pair of headphones so that only he has to listen to his new creations. Although if he sings along you will still hear him so you may want to suggest he takes to his bedroom. The headphones are not included in the pack.

So what are the Paper Jamz guitars? As the name suggests it is a guitar made out of paper. The technology allows your child to strum notes, play the hit songs and compose his own. And all from what is effectively a piece of paper. Will this toy teach your child to play the guitar properly? Probably not but it will give them a taste of what they could do if they took some time to learn to play an instrument. Given that studies have shown that music helps to develop the mind, any toy that encourages a love of music has to be a good thing.

 

Wow Wee Paper Jamz Guitar Series I - Style 2

• Paper Jamz Instant Rock Star Series 1
• Guitar Red with White Pick Guard

Paper Jamz Guitar Toy - Rock 2 As seen on the Gadget Show! Sink your teeth into some awesome rock music with Paper Jamz. Playing invisible air guitars is SO 1996 and Guitar Hero isn't in everyone's budget. Our Paper Jamz Guitars are the ultimate musical interactive toys for any budding rock star. The name stems from the thinness of the guitar, it's not actually made of paper as that would be silly. The electric guitars are touch sensitive allowing you to strum along to the beat and play chords b

List Price: $ 23.89 Price: $ 16.99

 

If you want to make the most of the sound you will need to get the Paper Jamz amp. If your children would like to form their own rock band, you can buy various models of the guitar and a set of Paper Jamz drums. Just like the guitars, the Jamz drums are numbered so you can buy the accompanying version to the Paper Jamz guitar you have already selected. At least then your kids will be playing the same songs. The drum set also has a built in speaker and volume control and can be played in three modes. The freestyle version allows you to practice your drumming skills, the second mode allows you to control the beat of the existing songs and the main mode allows you to show off with the perfect drum accompaniment to the existing songs.

You can also buy accessories for your Jamz guitar. The black skull guitar straps are quite cool looking. These toys are a terrific present for any child and will be popular so make sure you get your Paper Jamz Guitars early.

Scientific Explorer’s Mind Blowing Science Kit

Scientific Explorer’s Mind Blowing Science Kit for Young Scientists is a beginner science set recommended for children from four to eight years old. It allows them to create their personal science lab right at home. It has received an award for being one of the top ten educational products. It also received the Parents’ Choice Approved Award.

The very educational Mind Blowing Science Kit is a great way to get your child interested in science at an early age. It comes with a step-by-step instruction guide, and several experiments that are given a scientific explanation in the guide. The parents will likely enjoy the kit as much as the children do.

Experiments include cultivating wiggly, multicolored crystals and causing a volcano to change colors and erupt. The child will discover the science behind these experiments including the distinction between base liquids and acids; and how to make use of a pipette and a test tube. Adult management will be necessary to ensure the safety of the child and to help him or her get all of the benefits of the Mind Blowing Science Kit.

Items included in the kit to help set up experiments include: plastic cups, scoops, a pipette, polyacrylamide crystals, color tables, citric acid, and powder from the juice of a red cabbage. You will only need a few household items such as a spoon, paper towels, water, etc.

The thorough guide that comes with the kit contains “mind blowing science secrets” that adults can use to answer a childs questions about each experiment. The science guides explanations about each reaction presents background details and provides questions that parents can ask their child to enhance learning during the experiments.

 

Scientific Explorer's Mind Blowing Science Kit for Young Scientists

• Winner of Parents' Choice Approved Award and Dr.Toy One of the 10 Best Educational Products 2005 Award
• Contains a variety of experiments and instruction guide with scientific explanation
• Spark your child's curiosity in science while they are young!
• Learn about colors, learn about volcanoes
• A great family kit with experiments that will intrigue several ages

Winner of Parents' Choice Approved Award and Dr Toy "One of the 10 Best Educational Products 2005" Award.Scientific Explorer's Mind Blowing Science Kit makes it possible to create your very own science lab at home. This smartly designed science kit allows young scientists to perform several amazing science experiments that range from erupting a color-changing volcano to growing colorful, jiggly crystals. Young scientists will learn about basic principles behind the science including the differen

List Price: $ 19.99 Price: $ 13.86