Games & toys

Any toy or game reviewed in this section has been tried and tested by someone of an appropriate age from one of the PWT members' families. Any member can register their interest -  and those of their children!

The opinions expressed in reviews are those of the author only.

Recent articles

  Yellow Felt Bunny
Jun 11, 2013
Yellow Felt Bunny is a new online mail order craft company which designs kits for different age groups to encourage creativity. Hazel Bothma tried out a kit with daughter Frida and both were delighted with the results.
  My Little BABY born®: I Can Swim
May 14, 2013
A baby doll that swims! A fabulous addition to the Zapf creations family of BABY born®, writes Anne Coates, my little BABY born® I Can Swim is the ultimate in bathtime toys.
  Hickory Shack Hoppity Bunny
Mar 28, 2013
It was love at first sight when the Hickory Shack Hoppity Bunny arrived at Michaela Braisher's home. Fortunately for the sake of family peace her son decided is was a girls' toy.
  Silliest Situations – Pesky Pirates
Mar 12, 2013
Gibson Games have launched a new range of puzzles with an added dimension: Spot the Sillies. Hazel Bothma tried out Pesky Pirates with her daughter Frida who loved it.
  Supercast fridge magnets to mould and paint
Dec 21, 2012
Studio Anne Carlton, a brand leader in decorative chess sets and traditional games, has aquired Supercast which is relaunches with a new collection: Forever Friends, Farmyard Animals, Fairies, Horses, Dinosaurs, Jewellery Box and Alphabet. Anne and Harriet Coates tried them out.
  KidzStar Tablet from Binatone
Dec 20, 2012
Tapping into children’s love for technology, Binatone has created a tablet computer just for them. Boasting an extra-large 7” capacitive-touch colour screen, the KidzStar Tablet features large icons and a touch-pen, making it easy to navigate via the bespoke children’s operating system.
  John Adams Pro Deck Workshop
Dec 17, 2012
John Adams Pro Deck Workshop is reviewed by Jonathan Bell who tried it out with his son, Toby.
  LeapPad2 Explorer
Dec 15, 2012
The LeapPad2 Explorer is a perfect tablet for a child aged three to nine, writes Anne Coates who has given it a five heart rating.
  Elefun Snackin' Safari game from Hasbro
Dec 1, 2012
Yvette Henlon and Victoria (aged two) attended the launch of the new Elefun Snackin Safari game from Hasbro at the Rainforest Café. Here she reviews the games which is ideal for small children.
  busbi 7, Android tablet for kids
Nov 24, 2012
If you're looking for an affordable Android tablet to give to a child this Christmas, the busbi 7 makes a great choice, writes Anne Coates. Packed with child-friendly features and apps and looking smart and "the real thing", the busbi 7 makes an ideal alternative to using mum or dad's technology.
  Monopoly Millionaire
Nov 20, 2012
Olivia Coates and Charlotte Oram are Monopoly fans so what would they make of the latest version of the board game Monopoly Millionaire from Hasbro?
  Pumpazing action game from Drumond Park
Oct 14, 2012
Hazel Bothma's daughter Frida and her friends tried out the lates game from Drumond Park designed for youger children in the three to six age range. Unfortunately for this family the game did not live up to expectations.
 
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