Results tagged “toys” from The official blog of Vat19.com

I know that nothing can ever compare to the traditional Rubber Ducky as the perfect tub toy. However, these Floating Ducks are a cute alternative for those who prefer something a little more modern and designer-y. Yes, that's a word.

Besides being a fun floating bath toy for your kids, they can also function as room decor. The baby rests on the mom's back (so cute), and they gently rock together, exuding a calm, almost Zen-like feel. Adorable!

By the way, for those of you who just can never get enough ducks, check out the ducky selection at Vat19. We love our feathered friends!

It may not look like much, but the Carson Micro Max Lighted Microscope is a fun little gadget. It's small enough to fit in your pocket, but it has the power to magnify things from 60-100x! Plus, it has a built-in light, so you can see your subjects much clearer.

This would be a really fun stocking stuffer for kids. They'd have a ball running all over the house looking at everyday objects like money, their toys, or even the dog (if the animal is willing to cooperate, that is). It'd also be fun outside, checking out flowers, trees, bugs, you name it! They'll be having so much fun, they won't even realize they're learning.

Who doesn't love finding little surprises every once in a while? You reach into your coat pocket to put away your keys and - what is this? - a $20 bill you totally forgot about. Sweet!

The Wonderball from Channel Craft has a whole lot of these little surprises wrapped up in an unassuming ball of yarn. As you unwind it, little "trinkets of the past" like charms, jacks, and jewels are revealed. You never know what you're gonna get - how fun is that? Once you're done unwinding, you can play Cat's Cradle games or make friendship bracelets based on the instructions included with the toy. Nothing like All-American, wholesome goodtimes.

It would be neat if you could watch an amazing fireworks display at any given moment, but there simply is no substitute for the real thing! Kids might think the Fireworks Projector is fun to play with, but it would be an incredibly distracting nightlight!

Seeing images of colorful fireworks on a screen or wall cannot even compare to seeing them light up the sky. I need the entire package when I'm watching fireworks - the bright colors, the loud explosion, and the smell that lingers.

The video below is in Japanese, but at least you can see how the Fireworks Projector works and what it sounds like. For really awesome product videos in English, visit Vat19's YouTube channel.

If you've been a long-time reader of the Vat19.com blog, you know that we like dinosaurs. We like them so much that we sell Walking Dinosaur Pencil Sharpeners, a Big Belly Dinosaur Bank that eats coins, and a Wishosaurus to hold birthday candles over at our store. When I saw this little night light, I knew I had to write about it.

The Big Mouth Dinosaur Night Light is a cute, color-changing night light. It can be removed from its base so kids can carry it around. It does not require batteries and can be recharged. A full charge can last for 8 hours!

I've said this so many times, and I'm going to say it again here - "Where was this toy when I was a kid?!?"

Back in the 80s, my waterslide was basically a strip of yellow tarp. Don't get me wrong, I loved it. We'd lay it on the big hill in my grandparents' backyard and slide for hours, ending up with some serious grass burns by the end of the day. But holy cow, if we'd had the 3D Shark Bite Waterslide back then, I don't think you'd have ever gotten us back inside.

As you can see, the slide features a big ol' shark's mouth that you slide through. If that wasn't cool enough, it comes with 3D goggles, so the shark's mouth really pops, making the ride, well, at least 3 times more thrilling. It also appears to have a "guard" at the end so you don't fling off into the grass like I used to in the old days. Safety first, kids.

Water toys seem to get more and more extravagant (and expensive!) with each summer. The Inflatable Iceberg Floating Climbing Wall is huge and obnoxious. If you bring this to the lake, people are going to stare...and be jealous.

This thing comes in several sizes: 8', 14', and 20'. Each size is big enough to feature a climbing wall. The 20-foot version even has a slide. Even without the slide, it'd still be lots of fun to jump off of.

If you are thinking about buying one of these, be prepared to spend between $5,000 and $6,000.

Need a unique gift for the daredevil in your family? Check out the Flybar 800.

It may not look like much in the photo, but the Flybar 800 is pretty much a pogo stick on steroids. With a patented system of rubber spring elements (as opposed to the traditional steel) that can be adjusted for the needs of the rider, it can get you jumping over 4 feet in the air. Um, that's high. And if it's not high enough, you can get the Flybar 1200, which has the potential to get you soaring over 5 feet in the air. Frankly, I'd be scared to get on this thing, but the fun potential is so great that I just may have to try it if I ever got the chance.

At about $200-$250, the price tag is a little hefty, but the right gift recipient would probably love you forever.

Behold the cuteness that is Teddy Ruxpin. An 80s classic, he was one of the toys that I longed for as a child and never received, which is something I'm still a bit bitter about. I mean, look at him with his sweet little face. I had no idea he was still around, but apparently, good ol' Teddy has been updated for the 21st century.

He still has the same cuddly looks and soft, calming voice as the original, but now uses MP3 cartridges instead of analog tapes. How tech-savvy of him. He is also a bit smaller and not as heavy as the original. If I had kids, I'd totally buy one so that I could vicariously relive my childhood.

Be sure to check out Vat19.com for more huggable plush toys.

Does the world really need more fart sounds? Whether the sound is real or fake, I think not. I'd obviously rather spend $7.99 on something else. Kids, don't spend your allowance on this stupid toy.

About a month ago, I was taking a tour a at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery here in St. Louis, and some kid (I don't know why a kid was there. Kids don't want to hear about beechwood aging and hops.) walked by a group of us and played a fart machine while his friend walked by about 10 feet behind him laughing. Good one, kids. Like that one's never been done before.

This idiot of a kid didn't use a Gas-O-Matic, but I imagine he probably has one at home. He probably also stocked up on the extra sphincters. Yes, those are available.

The manufacturer says that "this realistic-sounding flatulence imtitator makes people think you really let one fly." Well isn't that wonderful news? By the way, that spelling error for "imitator" is actually on their webpage like that. Nice job, fake fart toy website creators.

OK, so I totally had no idea that the Radio Flyer people made anything besides the classic red wagon. But they do. Check out their Retro Rocket:

My original impression of this was that it was big enough for the child to sit inside the rocket, which I thought was super cool. But then I saw a different picture and realized it was just a seat that you sit on top of, which disappointed me a little. However, the Retro Rocket has a whole slew of special effects that still make it a really awesome gift for the little boy, or little tomboy, in your life. It has a 3-2-1 blast-off count and a vibrating motor action to simulate take-off, plus "astronaut and space" sounds, working lights, and a clicking cone. There is also a storage compartment under the seat, which I think kids love. It's like their own secret hiding place. Plus, it's just a cool-looking toy - all shiny and red and retro-like.

Radio Flyer also offers the Little Red Roadster, which doesn't have as many features as the rocket, but it still has that awesome retro vibe. And for the kids who love cars, there's the Sport Coupe. What's great about this one is that a child can actually open the car door and sit inside. And, when they get tired of pushing themselves all around, they can put up their feet in the "stow away" footrest and get pushed around by mom or dad using the telescoping handle.

I know there are a lot of other "cooler" cars for kids out there, like $350 Jeeps and Mustangs that have actual working foot pedals and AM/FM radios. But those just seem so blingy. I love the simple, classic look and feel of the Radio Flyer vehicles. It's refreshing.

If I gave you a list of product names, without photos or descriptions, would you be able to correctly determine which ones are children's toys and which ones are sex toys?

Let's find out:

• Wet Head


• Hot Spot


• Wizard Stick


• Little Taps


• Round Beaver


• Screaming Octopus


• Wormie


• Rev 'N Ride


• Red Hot Idol Costume


• Kitty In My Pocket

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