Toy Recs

Call of Duty: Black Ops III

November 26, 2015November 25, 2015 by Kate

Call of Duty has been a must-have for gamers everywhere since Call of Duty 4 released in 2007. This installment will bring in plenty of new features to ensure that fans won’t want to stop playing. It will be made available on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and even PC.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III has several new offerings that will intrigue long-time players. One of the most interesting is the Specialist system for your characters. The Specialist system is a way to rank up (separate from the Traditional and Weapons XP systems) that lets you fully develop your specific character’s abilities.

Characters are also fully customizable in this version. For those players who really like to immerse themselves in the game, the chance to make the characters their own is a real bonus. Once you’ve explored the single player campaign once, the different difficulty levels, character options, and “open arena” map style make the game fun to replay.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Multi-Player Mode

Many fans love the single player campaign of Call of Duty, and now Call of Duty: Black Ops III makes it even better. Not only will you be able to play by yourself, but you can now play with three other friends. Never before has Call of Duty featured a 4-player campaign.

After everyone has completed the campaign a few times, they’ll want to dive into the multiplayer. The Call of Duty multiplayer has always hooked people with their system of unlocking weapons and leveling up, and now they’ve taken it up a notch by adding in a smoother, more fluid, and fast paced experience that’s sure to keep you thrilled.

Of course, no Call of Duty is complete without their famous Zombies mode, in which you take on hordes of the undead in a four-player survival mode. Now Call of Duty will be bringing it back with a twist. This version of Zombies features a full story, even including an experience based level-up system. There are also some “easter eggs” (hidden items, rooms, etc.) for you to find.

You have multiple options on how to play the multiplayer. You can play locally, or in the same room, but you will have to have an extra controller. You can also play online, where you can be across the country but still play in the same game. Some people prefer to play locally, but many find the online option convenient.

If you wish to play online either with your friends or with random people, you’ll need some gear. For online multiplayer, a headset is a must. It enables you to communicate with your team and plan out some basic strategies so you can win the game.

If this is your first Call of Duty game, playing the other two Black Ops games is advisable. You’ll be able to get them for a good price, and will be able to catch up on the story that takes you from the 1960s all the way up into the future.

Get your copy of Call of Duty: Black Ops III today and step into a futuristic world where your skill and quick reflexes are the only thing standing between you and death – at least until you restart the game.

Dohdles Board Game

November 20, 2015November 24, 2015 by Kate

If Play-doh and Pictionary had a baby … you’d get the fun and interactive game Dohdles by Thames and Kosmos.

Barbie Careers Eye Doctor Playset

November 19, 2015November 17, 2015 by Kate

Barbie’s come a long way, baby … with the Barbie Careers playsets, she can be just about anything she dreams of – including an eye doctor. The Barbie Careers Eye Doctor Playset lets kids act out going to the eye doctor or being the eye doctor, whichever suits their imagination that day.

Star Wars BladeBuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber

November 18, 2015November 17, 2015 by Kate

As legions of Star Wars fans know, the Lightsabers are more than mere toys. They’re adventures in the making. With each new Star Wars related toy item, creating the iconic world with the epic battle between good and evil becomes even more realistic.

The Star Wars BladeBuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber helps add to that realism. Kids can use the saber during play to engage in legendary scenes between right and wrong and show themselves victorious in the battle to thwart First Order.

Meccano Meccanoid

November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 by Kate

The future is here, folks. I can remember playing with toy robots that were really cool because they beeped when you pushed a button. Not the Meccano MeccaNoid. This robotic guy does so much and is so fascinating and fun that kids won’t even realize that it’s also a learning toy.

Sugar Coated Kitchen with Ginger Breadhouse Doll Play Set (Ever After High)

November 13, 2015November 17, 2015 by Kate

Whether you love Ever After High or you’re just looking for a fun and unique kitchen playset, the Ever After High Sugar Coated Kitchen with Ginger Breadhouse Doll Play Set should be on your list. Featuring Ginger Breadhouse from the show Ever After High, this playset is a perfect example of toys for girls who like to use their imagination.

Ginger Breadhouse Doll (Ever After High)

November 13, 2015November 18, 2015 by Kate

Ever After High is filled with fun characters that are almost familiar. Take Ginger Breadhouse, the daughter of the Candy Witch from Hansel and Gretel. Everyone knows about the evil witch who trapped children with her candy house, but what about her daughter, a girl who is more interested in baking dessert than baking kids?

Stretch N Shout Leonardo (TMNT)

November 12, 2015November 18, 2015 by Kate

Sometimes kids are rough on toys, but the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stretch N’ Shout Leonardo can take it. In fact, he’s meant to be pulled and stretched.

Nerf N-Strike Modulus Blaster

November 10, 2015November 18, 2015 by Kate

I remember Nerf battles as a kid. Looking back, I can appreciate both the physical exercise from running around and the mental exercise from strategizing, but at the time, it was just fun. The Nerf N-Strike Modulus Blaster adds some creativity to the mix with different modules you can add to the gun to make it any configuration you want.

Ever After High Darling Charming Doll

November 9, 2015November 18, 2015 by Kate

If you follow the story of Ever After High, you know that Darling Charming is the daughter of King Charming. She’s not your typical princess. She is not waiting around for a knight in shining armor to save her, instead she wants to be the knight in shining armor to save others. The Ever After High Darling Charming Doll lets kids explore both the princess and the warrior sides of the character.