Archive for August, 2005
Technology in Toys: Is Less More?
1 Comment Published by grant August 8th, 2005 in Educational, Kids' Fun
The technology that is in today’s toys is nothing less than impressive. But too much technology (or improperly used technology) can take the creativity and imagination out of toys which can do more harm than good for your children.
GeoMag: The New Magnetic Lego
0 Comments Published by grant August 8th, 2005 in Build it!, Kids' Fun, Office toys Another European toy manufacturer is moving in on Lego’s territory. GeoMag is a Swiss company creating a simple magnetic “game” that allows you to piece together parts to make shapes, much like Lego except with more flexability.
They look like a great cubicle toy, but are a little expensive to replace Legos for most …
There is a new low-tech toy sweeping through Europe. It is called a Scoubidous (or Skoobie). It is essentially just a 3 foot strand of plastic string that you can twist and turn to create little objects or jewelery. The Skoobie started out with very little marketing and somehow managed to turn …
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