A Completely Different Type of Father’s Day Gift Guide for 2012

Posted on May 2, 2012 by DrTodd

Over the years I have seen my share of Father’s Day Gift guides. For the most part, they all start to look the same – a few ties, some beer and maybe a shirt. Wow, is that boring. I just spent a little time on Google searching for Fun Father’s Day Gift Ideas for 2012 and I think I found something really cool.

Don’t Get Dad a Gift Basket, Get Him a Man Crate!

A gift basket with bows and ribbons – for Dad? No, I don’t think so. You need to go with something more manly…like a Man Crate. Yes, a gift basket for men that comes in a wooden crate and you need a crowbar to open it.

Think I am making the Man Crate up, check out this video -

Yep, and that is just one of the gift ideas in the Dad Does Father’s Day gift guide. The gift guide is just getting started (it is only May 2nd as I write this) but they promise to have the perfect gift for every day when it is all done. Even more impressive, they promise the Father’s Day Gift Guide will be 100% Tie Free!

AppGear Zombie Burbz Hands-On Review. Augmented Reality Game for iPad

Posted on April 18, 2012 by DrTodd

Zombies on the iPad and iPhone have been big for a while. There is no shortage of apps that feature Zombies in endless battles. So, what is so different about the new Zombie Burbz game for the iPad from AppGear? You control your onscreen Zombie with a toy figure Zombie!

Augmented Reality Hits the iPad App Market

Zombie Burbz is the first game from AppGear. AppGear is bridging the gap between apps and toys. You use a toy figure Zombie to unlock different missions, but that is not all. You also use your toy Zombie directly on the screen of the iPad to control the action in the game.

Here is a great video we found on YouTube that shows Zombie Burbz being played…

As you can see, the toy figures are really used in the game. It looks like it cost about $10 to get a pack of 4 Zombie figures. The thing is, only 1 of those Zombie figures actually interacts with the game, the other 3 are just for collecting.

Overall, the whole AppGear line looks pretty fun. I love Zombie games, and having a toy zombie figure to control the action is a neat twist.

Also, you might want to check out the DadDoes.Com site – they have a ton of product reviews and just about everyone has a video that goes with it as well.

National Geographic Explorer Series of Toys Reviewed on Dad Blog

Posted on April 10, 2012 by DrTodd

National Geographic has been around for ever. It seems like parents love National Geographic for the wonderful pictures and lessons on conservation and protecting our planet. While the National Geographic magazine has been a staple in homes for years, in 2012 their is a new National Geographic item – toys!

The National Geographic Explorer Series of Toys Gets Full Review

Uncle Milton has now released a series of nine toys under the National Geographic label. The toys are being call the National Geographic Explorer Series. We did a quick search for reviews on the National Geographic toys and found this excellent video review from DadDoes.Com -

The video shows 3 toys from the line – the Sky Flare, Shoe Lights and Earth Tag. After watching the video, it is clear the toys do not represent brand new concepts. Most of the toys have already been made in other forms, but it is the Activity Guide that comes with it that gives the toy the National Geographic feel.

With all the electronics my kids play, I am into any toy that gets them playing outside and learning more about our planet and the environment. I think I will give some of the toys a try.

Roll & Play by ThinkFun Jr – The First Game for Toddlers

Posted on April 7, 2012 by DrTodd

If you walk into a toy store you will see endless toys for kids ages 3 and up. This is great, unless you happen to have a toddler. For some reason, there are no games for toddlers. Yes, there are plenty of toys and little stuffed animals for toddlers, but if you want to play a game, your selection is very limited.

ThinkFun Jr Looks to Change Things with Roll & Play

ThinkFun Jr recently released their Roll & Play game and it looks perfect for the 3 and under crowd. The concept is very simple, kids roll a big plush cube and see what color comes up. There are 6 sets of colored cards, to match the 6 colors on the cube. You simply selected the colored card that matches the cube. Each card has some funny action to do. Maybe mo like a cow, or count to three.

Here is a video that shows the Roll & Play in action -

The great part about Roll and Play is that there are no set rules, you can come up with what is most fun for your whole family. Give it a try, Roll and Play looks fun for the whole family.

Rockboard Scooter Review – A Kick Scooter You Don’t Kick

Posted on April 2, 2012 by DrTodd

What do you call a kick scooter that goes by rocking instead of kicking? The Rockboard Scooter of course! The Rockboard scooter has a “rocking propulsion” method of moving you along at 10 mph. By simply rocking back and forth on the platform of the scooter you are able to move the scooter. Both feet stay on the board of the scooter, so no kicking is necessary.

What Does the Rockboard Scooter Look Like?

The Rockboard scooter comes in a number of different styles. In a DadDoes.Com Rockboard Scooter review they did a great video that shows one model of the Rockboard scooter in action. Here is a link to the video review of the Rockboard Scooter…

One of the main selling points of the Rockboard scooter is that it is actually two scooters in one. You can easily convert the scooter to a kick scooter. No tools are required to change to the kick scooter mode and it only takes about 1 minute.

I really learned a lot from the DadDoes.com review of the Rockboard Scooter, give it a read and a watch to learn more.

IGOB131 – What Did Dr Oz Really Say About African Mango?

Posted on March 31, 2012 by DrTodd

It seems like every time Dr Oz opens his mouth, another controversy starts. A few months ago Dr Oz talked about an African Mango supplement could help you lose 10 pounds. In only a few weeks, every supplement company was claiming that their African Mango supplement was featured on the Dr Oz show.

What Did Dr Oz Really Say About African Mango?

To find out what Dr Oz really said about African Mango supplements, let’s go right to the source – Dr Oz and his website! Here is a video that shows exactly what Dr. Oz said about African Mango and IGOB131. Take a moment and watch the video now – we will wait.

Pretty interesting – huh? Clearly African Mango can have some real benefits when it comes to weight loss, but any company claiming that their supplement was the one featured on Dr. Oz is lying to you.

What is IGOB131?

IGOB131 is a patented African Mango seed extract. What makes IGOB131 so interesting is that it is the only form of African Mango that has been shown in published clinical studies to help weight weight loss. For this reason, if you are going to try African Mango, you really want to go with a supplement that has IGOB131 as its only ingredient.

Perfect African Mango is one brand that is pure and fantastic. Do your own research, but we firmly believe that African Mango supplements made with IGOB131 African Mango Seed extract are the only way to go.

Recon Programmable Rover by Smart Lab Toys, Full Review

Posted on March 28, 2012 by DrTodd

Recon Rover

Really, what kid wouldn’t love their own programmable robot rover? And really, what parent wouldn’t love a toy that teaches their kids math, logic and programming skills? The Recon 6.0 Programmable Rover from SmartLab Toys is the toy that will make both kids and parents very happy!

What Is the Recon Rover?

To learn more about the Recon Programmable Rover we went to Google and searched on Recon Programmable Rover Toy Review and found a great one from DadDoes.Com . You can read the full review, but just watching the video review of the Recon Programmable Rover pretty much tells you everything you need to know.

The Recon Rover looks like an excellent toy for kids ages 8 and up. The price is a little high at $69, but when you think that some PS3 games now cost $59 – an extra $10 for a full robot rover is actually a good deal.

We encourage readers to head over to DadDoes.Com and read and watch their full review of the Recon 6.0 Programmable Rover.

The Puffle Plush Toys by Jakks Pacific

Posted on March 26, 2012 by drcharles

New for 2012 are a series of Puffle Plush Toys that have accessories. You can use the enclosed token with the Puffle Plush to unlock your Puffle online. Let’s back up a second for people who are not familiar with Puffles…

What in the World are Puffles?

Puffles are the little pets that come from the Club Penguin virtual world. Club Penguin is the most popular online world for kids. In Club Penguin you play as a penguin, but you can adopt cute little pets called Puffles. While the Puffles are cute in the virtual world, they are much cuter in real life.

Jakks Pacific Brings Puffle Pets to Life

Now you can bring your Puffle with you in the real world. Jakks pacific has a whole line of plush Puffle pets that you can have fun with. Here is a video review of the Plush Puffle Pets.

As you can see, the Puffle Plush toys are cute and kids who love Club Penguin will also love having some Puffle Plush toys. The Plush Puffle are available now in 4″ and 2″ sizes. I can see Puffle Pet Plushes being a hot gift for the holidays.

Meep Tablet by Oregon Scientific Coming Soon

Posted on March 24, 2012 by DrTodd

The Meep Tablet is a new android tablet for kids that is set to come out August 2012. The Meep Tablet was displayed at Toy Fair 2012 and it has received very positive reviews. The tablet is made for kids, only $149 and runs Android 4.0.

Here is a video review of the Meep Tablet

The Meep! Tablet is built kid tough and can take the beating that kids put on their toys. In addition, there are plenty of add-ons for the Meep Tablet like a steering wheel so kids can play racing games.

In the next few days, we will be posting a full review of the Meep Tablet.

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