5 more toy redos
Paper party invitations are out. Invite Bandz are in. Customized rubber wrist bands reveal the host’s private website for event details, RSVP-ing and socializing. $14.99 for a set of 8 (plus host band) at markedprivate.com.
1. Paper party invitations are out. Invite Bandz are in. Customized rubber wrist bands reveal the host's private website for event details, RSVP-ing and socializing. $14.99 for a set of 8 (plus host band) at markedprivate.com.
2. Old-school musical instruments are out. Moff Band and Makey Makey are in. Vigorously wiggle your wrist-worn Moff Band ($54.99 at amazon.com) to produce drum and guitar sounds through a connected iPhone or iPad. Tap on connected bananas, pineapples or other energy-conducting objects to create sounds with a Makey Makey construction kit ($50-$70), also linked to a computer.
3. Girl Scout Cookie season is out. Year-round edibles are in with the Girl Scout Cookie Oven ($59.99) from Bristol-based Wicked Cool Toys. Make your own Thin Mints! Refill packs, $6.99.
4. School Zone early education workbooks are out. The pub lisher's Little Scholar Android tablet ($149) — packed with 200 apps, videos and workbooks — is in.
5. Pedal-powered tricycles are out. The 3-wheel, battery powered (to 2 MPH) Razor Jr. Mini-Mod is in. Resembles a zesty Italian scooter. $69.99, available spring. Ciao Baby!