Hasbro sent me a Play-Doh Ice Cream Castle Playset for free to play with and review. The opinions are our own. This is part of my #PlayLikeHasbro series.
Andrew loves Play-Doh. He always wants to play with it. The Ice Cream Castle Playset is adorable. There are a couple of places where you can extrude the Play-Doh to make ice cream for little bowls and cones. You can also make your own waffle cones in Play-Doh. There are a ton of little spots where you can make little pieces to put on the ice cream and a sprinkle maker. That is very fun. Andrew enjoyed it very much.
The set also comes with a special couple of cans of Play-Doh that are confetti type. I’ve never seen them like that before and it is a fun type of Play-Doh.
We received a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Half-Shell Heroes Half-Shell Headquarters to play with and review. Opinions are 100% our own.
Andrew has been asking me for this toy for a while. He enjoys the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and knows that I am a big fan. He can name all of the turtles and was excited that he got a Leonardo figure at McDonald’s last night on his birthday. I had been meaning to switch out some of Andrew’s toys for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Half-Shell Heroes that he has. Well, I did not get that done in time for his birthday but today we were able to clean up the toy area and make the switch. I’m glad that we did because Andrew loves the set. He and Eva were having so much fun flinging all the figures off the Headquarters. There are a ton of fun little play areas. Here is what you get with the Half-Shell Headquarters Playset
The Half-Shell Headquarters Playset, part of the Half Shell Heroes collection that’s designed specifically for preschoolers, has four levels of Ninja Turtle fun – with each level packed with surprises and new features to discover!
The transforming playset unfolds to reveal new play areas, including street level trap doors that lead to different areas of the Ninja Turtles’ lair, a slide in each hand including one that’s a manhole-popping secret entrance, and the playset’s foot turns into a jail cell!
With this many transformations, twists and turns, kids can either guide the Turtles to safety or send Shredder and his gang right to jail!
Includes Raphael and Bebop 2.5″ action figures (compatible with most Half Shell Heroes action figures)
We received a My First Telescope from Educational Insights to play with and review. Andrew really liked the Nancy B. telescope from Educational Insights that Eva got last year and I suspect he was a tad jealous. When I was given the opportunity to review one for him I couldn’t say no. However, I’ve had the telescope for a while and It just so happened to make it work out along with tonight’s Super Moon. Unfortunately we did not get to see the Super Moon because of trees and distance.
The telescope is a cute little one that you put onto a table top. It is colorful and easy to use. It is part of the GeoSafari® Jr. line from Educational Insights and is great for STEM learning. The telescope is Focus Free and good for little ones because they are looking through two large eyepieces with comfy goggle and nose cut-out guide for perfect eye placement.
GeoSafari® Jr. My First Telescope
Discover amazing, up-close lunar exploration with GeoSafari® Jr. My First Telescope! Little ones can explore the moon with this focus-free telescope, built specifically for little hands and growing minds. Perfect for STEM learning, the 10x magnification provides fantastic views of the moon, while keeping the field of vision wide, which is essential for young children’s understanding. Ideal for preschoolers interested in space and the moon, My First Telescope encourages exploration and discovery, provides hands-on experience with a scientific tool, and introduces the wonders of space. The telescope has two large eyepieces with a comfy goggle and nose cut-out guide for perfect eye placement. It also has a built-in diagonal mirror and lens cap. Setup is easy: the included tripod is adjustable for tabletop viewing and collapsible for easy storage. Comes with multilingual instructional guide showcasing phases of the moon. For ages 4–6. SRP: $29.99.
Key Features
Focus-free, easy-setup telescope designed specifically for young scientists
10x Magnification with wide field of vision, built-in diagonal mirror, and lens cap
Two large eyepieces with comfy goggle and nose cut-out guide for perfect eye placement
Adjustable tripod for tabletop viewing (collapsible for easy storage)
Multilingual instructional guide showcasing the phases of the moon
We received some of the new Tonka Tinys from Funrise toys to play with and review. Opinions of these toys are 100% our own.
It was a rather lazy day around the house today. I ran out to do some errands this morning after a terrible night of sleep. I had to take care of a few things and when I got home my intention was to complete a bunch of reviews. Well, we got through a couple that were in the backlog, but then right before I went to try and get a little sleep I saw a box that was delivered and inside were 4 of the new Tonka Tinys. These are small Tonka toys that are in blind boxes. There are 22 to collect and they are $2.99 each. We got four different ones so there were no doubles, that was good.
I grabbed Andrew and brought him up to the newly cleaned out office. He helped me open up each of the Tonka Tinys and then talk about them. I think he was pretty happy with them and will enjoy playing with them. I like that the containers that they came in are like shipping containers and they can stack on each other and they can also attach side by side. This is a great way to keeping them nice and organized.
Here is the official description.
Tonka Tinys
Tonka Tinys are the perfect vehicles to take on the go! These micro-sized vehicles are built Tonka tough and feature the same great styling as the classic Tonka vehicles. These vehicles are perfect for vehicle-loving kids or collectors! Tonka Tinys have working wheels to allow kids to create their own adventures! Choose from 22 different replicas of real-life trucks. Each vehicle comes with its own garage for storing and stacking! Ages 5+, SRP $2.99, Manufacturer: Funrise, www.Tonka.com, Facebook/Tonka, Twitter @Tonka_trucks, YouTube www.youtube.com/officialtonkachannel
Andrew and I started off our morning by playing some LEGO Dimensions. We played through a couple of the levels together and then we got to a point where we needed Aquaman. I had purchased that Fun Pack a little while ago and I told him. Andrew wanted to go and get it right away so I figured, what the heck, let him open it up and build it. He’d love it. Andrew did a great job building the figure and the vehicle.
When Eva came home we worked on a review for The EXTRAORDINAIRES. She did a great job on it. I will be posting that up separately but you can see the video review for The EXTRAORDINAIRES on YouTube.
We also took out the 3D-Motokits to build them today. I helped Andrew build the Dinosaur (Easy) and Eva built the Elephant (Hard). Eva was done faster than I was. I did have Andrew with me. He decided that he would punch out all the pieces first. Of course, when you are following the directions you need to know which pieces are the ones to use. I installed the motor incorrectly and then had to take it apart. Eva did the same but I was able to pop it out and put it back easily. I was very impressed with how well Eva worked on the 3D-Motokit. The kits are $4.99 each and we received them for free to give an honest review. Continue reading 3D Animals, A Very Fluffy Kitty and Aquaman!→
