Video and Toy Review: Hydrate, Create, and Serve on a Plate! Orbeez Magic Chef Perfect Toy for the Budding Chef Toy Review!

For review, we have the Magic Chef Set by Maya Toys! Turn precious Orbeez into finely crushed ingredients to create your very own meals and desserts! Warning to all - you cannot eat anything that you create; it’s just for fun! You can purchase this set on the Maya Toys website or at Target and Walmart. Geared toward ages eight and up, your budding Chef will have so much fun hydrating, crushing, forming, and serving up Orbeez delights! If you don’t want to wait for your Orbeez to hydrate pick up the Orbeez Mega Pack with 2000 Orbeez pre-grown! 

The Magic Chef Set includes many different colored packets of Orbeez beads for you to grow, 30+ accessories like molds and spatula, eight recipe cards, the Orbeez fine crushing machine, and a handy stand for your recipe card. If you don’t want to create what’s on the card, use your imagination to create your own dishes! Stay tuned to our channel for upcoming videos with our own easy to do Orbeez recipes! Keep in mind, if you want to play this, you need at least four hours in advance to get the play started - it is all fun in the prep and the mise en place! To complete a wonderful gift, pair it with some already hydrated Orbeez. One more handy tidbit, the Orbeer fine crusher has suction cups at the bottom of it which will you keep the crusher in place while turning the handle. Honestly, it took us a couple of tries to get the Orbeez crushed just right, but we got the hang of it in no time!

Not only can you be creative, but there are so many elements of learning to be had with the Orbeez Magic Chef set, too! My son is four years, this set was a bit too advanced for him, but he got the basic concepts of measuring fairly quickly for his age. The fact that you measure in equal parts is always very helpful. Hone your fine motor skills by picking up the tiny Orbeez beads with the spoon, and transfer from one container to another. You can also learn patience and the very hard to manage skill of following directions! I even ignored the recipe card for my own recipe, so even later in life, it’s a tough nut to crack! 

Big thank you to Maya Toys for sending us so many amazing Orbeez sets to review! Be sure to leave a comment on which recipe you want us to do next! 

Video and Toy Review: Beaker Creatures Science Kids Experiment with Fizzy Surprise Pods, Video of Fluffy Alien Slime Time and Unboxing Review!

Beaker Creatures Liquid Reactor Super Lab, $24.99, 5+
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Collectibles can really start to collect dust, but with Learning Resources new Beaker Creatures, your collection will surpass the blind bag opening stage! Extract, learn, and explore this new world of science-themed collectibles! Each reactor pod includes an adorable alien - they came to Earth looking for a new place to explore. You can make them feel at home by creating slime like we did in our video! The Liquid Reactor Super Lab set is $24.99 and will be available June 1st! The set is also a working lab where you can place your reactor pod in the cup, fill your tubes with water with the syringe, and watch your alien fizz outside of the reactor pod!  
  

You can pre-order the Liquid Reactor Pod set now on the Learning Resources website, or order it on Amazon (site says available to ship June 8)! This set is on trend with hands-on learning coupled with the love of collecting! The fun doesn’t stop, because reactor pods are sold separately for $4.99. There are other sets for your budding scientists to explore like the Magnification Chamber for $16.99 and the Bio-Home with two reactor pods for $9.99. There are 35 Beaker Creatures to collect in all from five different families. Your kiddo even has the chance to collect the Limited Edition 24-carat Mystery figure! For ages five and up, your kiddos will spend hours exploring, studying, and hypothesizing the wonder and science behind Beaker Creatures! 

Learning Resources encourages learning through play, and they have exceeded with this interactive and engaging STEM set. Not only can you uncover little alien friend collectibles, but you can mix colors together with food coloring, or make slime with their easy to follow slime recipes. 

We look forward to experimenting more with our set. Our video is proof that we had a blast — it’s 20 minutes long, but edited down from two hours of hands-on STEM fun, we had some bathroom and diaper change breaks in between of course!!! 

Learning Resources sent us the Liquid Reactor Super Lab set for our honest review. Order your Beaker Creatures now at https://www.learningresources.com/beakercreatures or find them on Amazon! 

Baby Toys Review: Incredibles 2 Shape Sorter - An Incredible Line of The Incredibles 2 Soft Toys, Teethers, Baby Activity Blanket by Lamaze

Lamaze hit all of the marks with their Incredibles 2 baby toys line. The line includes a collection of soft toys to rattles to teethers. My little was delighted the moment I removed the toys from the package. You should know that everythnig is machine washable, and does not require any batteries. All of the tires are safe for babies 0+ months and up. The Incredibles 2 toys by Lamaze feature all of the characters from The Incredibles that you know and love with the addition of Jack-Jack's nemesis, the raccoon. 

The Lamaze Incredibles 2 line includes the perfect selection of soft toys that make sounds, are squeezable, jingle and jangle, squeak, and crinkle. Ever wonder why your baby loves the crinkly sounds of paper? Yeah, me too. I know it fulfills some sensory need - I am no baby scientist, I am just a Mom who loves toys and her kids! All I know is that my kids couldn’t get enough of a paper bag, and my youngest swipes the bag of baby wipes just to get a hold of that awesome crinkly sound! 

The Lamaze Disney/Pixar Incredibles Soft Shape Sorter provides that tactile, sensory fulfillment and then some! With its monochromatic colors, pops of red and orange, this soft toy provides many opportunities for sensory play and will strengthen baby’s fine motor skills. Baby can grab the shaped pieces and make them crinkle, rattle, jingle, or even squeak! Squeaking was a favorite of our nine month old, and our four year old! The sounds will liven up and awaken their auditory awareness with the shaped pieces, and the exploding Jack-Jack flap that is just a piece of crinkly baby paper goodness! When baby’s fine motor skills are really fine-tuned, he or she will be able to shape sort with the soft pieces allowing this toy to grow with your child well into the age of toddler-dom! The Lamaze Disney/Pixar Incredibles Soft Shape Sorter encourages play with partner, so parents and/or siblings can join in the fun! To make it exciting for all, why not create a little play with the characters on each shaped piece? You can play hide-and-go-seek with The Incredibles’ Parr Family by hiding each piece inside of the soft shape sorter box. Your baby will delight in the shapes, feels, and sounds of this toy, especially the familiar characters like their alter-ego, Baby Jack-Jack! Baby can also learn colors, and enjoy the sights and monochromatic artwork on the fabric. 

I highly recommend this toy for your budding Disney/Pixar fan! At the price point of $24.99, every Disney/Pixar fan needs this in their kiddo’s toy box! Right now, Dahlings! Buy it on Amazon today!

Stay tuned for more reviews to come as I went baby crazy and bought every single Incredibles 2 item by Lamaze! Well worth it, because my baby loves every single toy! Way to go Lamaze!

LEGO Event - Fall 2018 Preview Party in NYC - LEGO Unikitty, Ninjago, Star Wars, Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter, Powerpuff Girls, and more!

Down in Hell’s Kitchen, I was lucky to be asked to take a peek at the Fall 2018 and Holiday 2018 LEGO line! I was really hoping to see the new LEGO mini figures, but more on that later...

Nestled in the heart of the grit and construction that is the West Side of NYC, the LEGO event was a diamond in the rough. In front of the gallery was a pedicab transformed into the Millennium Falcon still hanging out from the May the Fourth event. 

From movie blockbusters to the upcoming and long-awaited Incredibles 2 (we saw this release at NY Toy Fair), to more releases of Harry Potter (just in time for the Broadway release), Fantastic Beasts (coming 2019), Star Wars, and more;

LEGO was chock full of pop culture, and interactive sets where social media and your love of LEGO really went hand in hand. LEGO Friends, LEGO Duplo, LEGO Brickheads, LEGO city, LEGO architecture, and more, there is enough for all for fall!

Below is a list of my favorites from the event. I was really looking forward to seeing the release of the LEGO mini figures for September 2018. However, the LEGO mini figures were not announced at this event! I questioned the LEGO people, and they could not discuss it. I mentioned Disney, and they just said, "Don't worry. It will be really cool." They really could not say what it was, and I do not want to speculate, but I feel in my heart that Disney LEGO Mini Figures Series 2 will be released this fall 2018. If I am wrong, I am wrong, but I really do not think I am. I don't know why - it's just a feeling. LEGO did not tell me anything, nor hint at anything about the release; I am just a hopeful fan! For a more in-depth look, check out our video on our YouTube Channel. 

Excuse my dorkiness. 

Some sets of note would be from the LEGO Creator Mobile Stunt Show for its homage to Evel Knievel, as well as, the detail to the Ninjago City Docks set. I also love the LEGO City People Pack with the selfie stick toting minifig and the babywearing father. I really loved just taking in the whole shelf of the LEGO City People Pack; it was just a sign of today and very current. 

Big thank you to LEGO for including me, yet again, and inviting me! I really feel so special to be apart of the LEGO press family. 

I tried to get as much coverage as I could, but I had a previous engagement the next town over, and commuting from Manhattan to Queens is tough at rush hour! Please forgive me if I cannot answer any questions that you may have! 

Favorite Sets from the Event

#70657 Ninjago City Docks $229.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 12+ years

#41347 LEGO Friends Heartlake City Resort $99.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 7-12 years

#41351 LEGO Friends Creative Tuning Shop $39.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 6-12 years

#41352 LEGO Friends Big Race Day $59.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 7-12 years

#41346 LEGO Friends Friendship Box $49.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 6-12 years

#10764 LEGO Juniors City Central Airport $49.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 4-7 years

#10765 LEGO Juniors Ariel’s Underwater Concer $14.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 4-7 years

Star Wars

#75220 LEGO Star Wars Sandcrawler $139.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 8-14 years

#75218 LEGO Star Wars Xwing $79.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 8-14 years

#41597 Brickheadz Go Brick Me $29.99 Available Now

Unikitty 

#41452 LEGO Unikitty Prince Puppycorn Trike $9.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 5-12 years

#41457 LEGO Unikitty Collectible Figures Series 1 $3.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 5-12 years

#41451 LEGO Unikitty Cloud Car $9.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 5-12 years

#41456 LEGO Unikitty Unikingdom Fairground Fun $39.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 5-12 years

#75956 LEGO Quidditch Match

#75951 Grindewald's Escape

LEGO Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts

#75951 LEGO Grindewald’s Escape $19.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 7-12 years

#75956 LEGO Quidditch Match $39.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 7-12 years

LEGO Technic 

#42081 Technic Zeux $139.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 10-16 years

#60194 LEGO City Arctic Scout Truck $59.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 7-12 years

#60197 LEGO City Passenger Train $159.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 7-12 years

#60194 LEGO City Arctic Scout Truck $59.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 7-12 years

#60195 LEGO City Arctic Mobile Exploration Base $119.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 7-12 years

#60196 LEGO City Arctic Supply Plane $79.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 7-12 years

#60190 LEGO City Arctic Ice Glider $6.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 7-12 years

#60202 LEGO City People Pack - Outdoor Adventures $39.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 5-12 years 

LEGO Duplo 

#10873 Minnie’s Birthday Party $19.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 2-5 years

#10881 Mickey’s Boat $29.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 2-5 years

LEGO Powerpuff Girls

#41288 Mojo Jojo Strikes $29.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 6-12 years

#41287 Bubbles’s Playground Showdown $19.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 6-12 years

#21041 LEGO Architecture Great Wall of China $49.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 12+ years 

#31077 Modular Sweet Surprises 

LEGO Creator

#31085 Mobile Stunt Show $49.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 8-12 years 

#31077 Modular Sweet Surprises $39.99 Release Date August 1, 2018 12+ years 

Video and Toy Review: Disney Pixar Incredibles 2 LEGO Juniors #10759 Elastigirl's Rooftop Pursuit Set

Today we unbox and build LEGO Juniors Elastigirl’s Rooftop Pursuit #10759, which is the cheapest of the three Spring 2018 LEGO Juniors sets released for The Incredibles 2 at just $19.99. I chose this set for the price point, and just for the mere fact that Elastigirl’s mini figure has extended, stretchy, and bendy arms! You can really move her arms back and forth to mimic the movement of stretching. The set comes with two mini figures, Elastigirl, and the villain Screenslaver. Screenslaver comes with his helicopter, and Elastigirl has her Elasticycle. Usually, M-Tubey has no trouble building these sets, but I think he was off from his antibiotic! He was bitten by a spider, so if he starts turning into Spider-Boy, I’ll let you know. He’s just been wacky these past few days. Anyway, this fun and exciting sets have many moving parts like Screenslaver’s helicopter Hypno-propeller will make any nemesis of his fall under his or her hypnosis. Elastigirl’s elasticycle moves super fast and glides with ease on any flat surface, so she can get to the bad guy with the quickest of efforts. Tiny accessories include a tracking device and an adorable LEGO branded laptop computer that opens and closes. Other moving parts include the satellite dish, an open and close cock-pit door for the helicopter, and an open and close helicopter hatch, as well as the propellers. For $20, this set is a very good deal! Too bad you could not find it at Toys R Us for about 20% off — that would be great!

LEGO Juniors sets are for ages 4-7 and are compatible with other LEGO sets, so mix and match and put the bad guys in jail. I fell in love with this set in particular at New York Toy Fair 2018, because it was under hush-hush embargo, no pictures at all, and I love how Elastigirl’s arms move long and short through her body to mimic the elastic effect. Very cool!

Video and Toy Review: Orbeez Ultimate Soothing Foot Spa Kid Friendly Sensory Play Review Ad Maya Toys

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Long day at school? Need a break? The Orbeez Ultimate Soothing Spa is your answer to your spa day prayers!

Orbeez Ultimate Soothing Spa is simple to set up, and once you’re done your feet or even your hands will thank you! You get 2000 multicolored Orbeez beads included. Before use, you have to put them in water for a minimum of four hours or even overnight to hydrate. 

You can grow your Orbeez inside of the Orbeez Ultimate Soothing Spa base, or use a large plastic storage container like I did. If you use the Orbeez Spa to grow your Orbeez beads, simply tilt the fully put together spa over the sink to drain - never pour Orbeez down the drain, just empty the water. Did you know sprinkling your Orbeez with salt will keep them fresh and long lasting so you can use them again and again? If you ever need more Orbeez, you can purchase color coordinated Hydrated Orbeez in handy containers, or even Orbeez Color Packs. Once your Orbeez is grown, be sure to add 3 AA batteries to the Orbeez Foot Spa motor, ask a grown-up for help, because you will need a screwdriver. Attach the motor to the corkscrew, and attach the purple lid to the white base. To elevate your spa experience, add some water to your Orbeez Ultimate Foot Spa. 


The Orbeez Foot Spa is truly a relaxing experience, and the perfect gift for any occasion and they are offered online at Maya Toys’ website or in-stores at Target and Walmart! So many places to purchase from, which makes it super convenient for moms like me! 

This is an ad for Orbeez by Maya Toys. Maya Toys sent us a collection of Orbeez products for review. Thank you so much, Maya Toys!

This video is a skit/parody, but M-Tubey really did get bit by a spider! His ankle and foot swelled up so much that he is on strong antibiotics. The Orbeez Ultimate Soothing Foot Spa is not an answer to medical emergencies like that, but it did help him a lot with his aches and pains - a true testament to the product. 

A skit is a piece of funny writing turned into a video for your enjoyment! 

Video and Toy Review: Nick Jr's Sunny Day Poseable Dolls Pop-in Style Dolls Blaire, Rox, Mix-up Accessor...

It’s a Sunny Day here at Tubey Toys, and we are unboxing the new poseable Sunny Day Pop-in Style Dolls by Mattel! Based on the wildly popular Nick Jr television show featuring Sunny, her puppy pal Doodle, and her merry band of hairstylist friends and manicurists in Friendship Falls. The show focuses on friendship, togetherness, and just has a happy vibe. My four year old son actually loves the show, so I was so excited to finally see some toys popping up! 

You can find these adorable and colorful dolls at Walmart for $9.98 each. There are three dolls to collect in this series; Pop-in Style Sunny, Pop-in Style Blaire, and Pop-in Style Rox. The dolls are just about six inches in height, they are partially articulated, and they come with a small collection of colorful accessories. Your dolls can borrow one another’s clothes, shoes, and accessories since they are all the same size! 

Pop in a headband, sunglasses, or even a multicolored hair extension into the one of the nine predrilled holes inside the doll’s head or at the back of her neck. I found the holes hard to find, and some holes were too small to pop in a headband. I doubt little kids will have any issue though! 

The dolls have small parts, so this is for ages three and up. For more imaginative play, get the Sunny Day Glam Vanity that transforms from Sunny’s van to a mobile beauty van for $49.97 also exclusive to Walmart!

Video and Toy Review: Disney Princess Jasmine Playset & Magical Movers Castle by Hasbro

We now have added Princess Jasmine to our collection with her adorable Magic Carpet playset. Make Princess Jasmine twirl and dance with the help of her magical genie lamp charger. Princess Jasmine comes with fun accessories like elephant cookies and a tiara sleep mask. You can find the playset online at Amazon, or even at the Disney Store for $16.95. For a better deal, try shopping at a liquidating Toys R Us for up to 40% off for even bigger savings! 


We had a lot of fun adding Princess Jasmine to the twirling, swirling Princess confusion - when you get them all going it's truly a magical sight! The Princesses bop into one another in a comical way, but when they get their groove right, their swirling motions are mesmerizing to watch! For anyone who loves Disney Princess toys, these sets by Hasbro are the perfect birthday gift idea! Check out our video for some inspiration, and leave a comment there as well! 

Video and Toy Review: Disney Pixar Incredibles 2 Elastigirl Stretch Super Soft Plush Stretch Doll Toy Review

Elastigirl Stretch Plush by Just Play toys is the perfect combination of soft and stretchy, so for those with the love of stretchy things, this toy is for you. Don’t expect a stretchable, stretch Armstrong-esque experience, do expect soft and cuddly plush, and limbs that will stretch over two feet long! 

Elastigirl is wearing her red super suit, the Incredibles logo is in vinyl fabric, and her face has embroidered features, which is very well done! Elastigirl is very soft and the perfect soft toy for any one aged three and up, however, our nine month old son took a real liking to her. There are no small parts that you have to worry about, but you should watch out for overly stretching her, I heard some tears at the seams, but there must be several layers of fabric as I did not see any rips.

Overall, for $14.97, the Elastigir stretch plush doll is a wonderful deal! I think one of the best deals for Incredibles 2 toys. I am so happy with this line from Just Play, and I cannot wait to see more Incredibles 2 toys by Just Play. For the price point this is the perfect gift for your little Incredibles fan!

Be sure to watch our video below, and leave a comment with what you thought of the new Elastigirl plush doll!

Toy Review: Calling all Brides! Perfect Flower Girl Gift for Your Mini Me! LottieDoll, Flower Girl Lottie Royal Wedding

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To commemorate the upcoming royal wedding, LottieDolls will release an adorable and sweet flower girl named Lottie. The flower girl is just one of many dolls within the LottieDolls line that encourages young girls that they can be anything they dream to be - from Princess to Maths Teacher to Astronaut, a doll from the LottieDolls collection will be sure to delight and inspire

Meticulously designed, Lottie the flower girl is the perfect gift from brides to be to their own flower girl; this is the perfect gift! Lottie the flower girl would be fitting for any little Princess in your life with her intricately designed satin flower girl dress, her own posy, perfect pumps, and meticulously designed flower headband; there is truly no detail left out. Even the LottieDoll flower girl box is one to mesmerize, and treasure as the doll stands in the frame of a stoned archway, think the medieval stone and ironwork of St. George’s Chapel- the same chapel where the royal nuptials will be held. The LottieDoll flower girl, Lottie, is from Arklu’s Gold Collection Inspired by Real Kids Royal Collection, grab this cutie for your little one aged three and up. Lottie’s box comes with a neat handle, and perfectly packaged to bestow as a gift for making your special day even more special with her as your flower girl. 

                                             

Look up close at the fine details of the LottieDoll’s pin straight hair, her features are just so sweet! I sincerely appreciate a doll of this caliber, especially one with such a strong and empowering message of “Be Brave, Be Bold, Be You.” The message alone will give your little one the courage to walk before you the down the aisle. 

                                  

The story behind the LottieDolls are quite fascinating. The developers actually guessed what the Duchess and Duke of Cambridge daughter’s name would be two years before she was even born, Charlotte, and from that Lottie was born! The LottieDolls feature an amazing collection of dolls that inspire young girls, encourage diversity, and embody strength. 

Life-like dolls of the Prince and Princess on their wedding day. 

The LottieDoll flower girl will also include an art card designed by a child — the artwork card designer is the winner of the Inspired by Real Kids competition. Meghan Markle, royal bride to be, was a real kid activist when she was younger, and that kind of tenacity and courage is welcomed within the message of LottieDolls. It is only fitting that a LottieDoll flower girl help and inspire other little flower girls! The message of LottieDolls is truly inspiring. Sold in over 30 countries, these poseable dolls have been in the hands of the Prince of Wales to the sweet little hands of his granddaughter, Charlotte, and even accompanied Tim Peake on his mission to the International Space Station further illustrating the message that your dreams will take you to new heights. 

Prince Charles surverying the latest LottieDolls. 

Even if you're not getting married, and don't need a wedding gift to say thanks to your little one, LottieDolls still make the perfect gift! From Stargazer to Equestrian, you can be anything with LottieDolls! LottieDolls even have their own accessories and playsets, get the stable along with the PonyClub LottieDoll for your future equestrian. For your little astronomer, get the StarGazer LottieDoll, and she even comes with her own telescope to further explore the heavens! LottieDolls are suitable for boys or girls, and when your little guy doesn't want a girl doll, get the JuniorReporter LottieDoll named Sammi! He comes with his own notepad and pencil. LottieDolls truly inspire, and will ignite your little one's imagination!

At $24.95, the LottieDoll flower girl price point is very reasonable for such high quality and such a strong message for such a beautiful keepsake. Pre-order yours now for a June 2018 release.

From Fairies to Bookworms, you can be anything with your LottieDoll!

Congratulations to Prince Harry and his bride to be, Meghan Markle. Congratulations for all brides and flower girls to be!