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Based on the Orignal from 1837 by the Dutch author Hans Christian Andersen – it’s a story that captivates kids and adults alike. Film and TV versions of her tale (no pun intended) keep showing up worldwide. The most famous version was the Walt Disney Company’s cheerful, tuneful animated blockbuster, released in 1989. This movie gave our mermaid heroine a new name: Ariel. “The Little Mermaid” won two Oscars and spawned a lasting franchise....

Because there’s so much going on at age 8, your gift choice could go in several ways. You could feed that hungry brain with STEM toys like programmable robots or building toys like LEGO. You could embrace their developing sense of humor with a silly board game. You could foster their creativity with a craft activity or let them let off some steam with an outdoor toy or sports equipment....

Most people just buy LEGO sets for kids (or themselves) to build and play with, but for serious collectors, it’s a different story altogether. Rare LEGO sets can fetch thousands of dollars; it can be a very competitive market, not unlike buying and selling art or playing the stock market. We wanted to look into which sets have the highest price tag and how much people are willing to spend on these iconic little pieces of plastic....

We love our favourite Disney characters for their style, their dreams, and their swagger. But nothing creates a memorable character quite like their voice. Not just the actor that voices them, but how they string a sentence together.* TheToyZone has analyzed the vocabulary of 183 characters from Disney’s animated movies to find out how many different words they use per 500 words of dialogue. We’ve compared top and bottom, heroes and villains, princesses, and the wordiest movies altogether....

However, these memories are interspersed with more familiar ones of playing games, romping outdoors on camping trips and generally goofing around. This in-betweenness of age 11 (one foot in childhood, the other in adolescence) can make buying gifts for 11-year-olds challenging. Some 11-year-olds already buy makeup and handbags, while others still play with toys. That’s the reason for the length of this list of gift ideas — we know that 11-year-olds are a diverse bunch, so our options are varied enough to match....

If you’re looking for a gift for one of these peculiar creatures, you may feel bewildered and not know where to begin. But strange as they may seem, 14-year-old boys are humans with a wide range of interests, just like adults. They are in a state of flux and are probably exploring who they are and what they are passionate about, so these interests may be somewhat constant. It’s hard to know which passions are here to stay and which are fleeting, but as a supportive adult in their life, it’s not your job to figure that out....

For unfamiliar people, browsing the Nintendo Switch catalog for age-appropriate games can be more than a little daunting. To help your young player get the best games possible, we narrowed down this list to only include the best-rated games from kids and their parents across a wide range of genres. All the games in the final list will help kids develop essential skills such as problem-solving, reading, critical thinking, sportsmanship, hand-eye coordination and following instructions....

Toys have been a massive part of Star Wars’ success since the late ’70s when Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, Princess Leia and Chewbacca figures first appeared. Fast forward to today, and the Star Wars toy universe has expanded faster than the Millennium Falcon in hyperdrive. Thanks to the ever-expanding LucasFilms empire and the continued success of movies, series and more contemporary Disney productions, including the beloved show The Mandalorian, there’s now an astronomical variety of toys to cater to every Star Wars fan....

After our review of Little Tikes Spiralin’ Seas Water Table, a few of our readers got in touch and asked for a review of the Builders Bay Sand and Water Table so I volunteered to writing a thorough review with the help of my husband and our 3-year-old son. I was excited to take the Little Tikes Builders Bay Sand and Water Table for a spin with my son and his toddler friends....

Although the Minions are aimed at young children, their fans are not limited to this age group. While little kids like them because they are essentially naughty yellow children, older kids can get a good belly laugh from their ridiculous antics, and even adults are often captivated by their untroubled and carefree existence. So when you’re shopping for gifts for a Minion fan, make sure to choose something that will appeal to their age group....

It wasn’t easy, but I always felt a sense of accomplishment when it was complete and delight in discovering and playing with all the tiny accessories and mini-figures. If you choose well, the LEGO set you to buy for your 10-year-old could be the origin of treasured memories that last a lifetime – so no pressure. Choosing a LEGO set for a 10-year-old can be tricky, as they’re beginning to enter the world of tweendom, but they are also kids who may still love playing ninjas and superheroes....

Budget Direct Home Insurance decided to find out if the popularity of different Netflix Original children’s shows were the same in households across the globe. Using the wizardry of Google data, these TV geeks looked at the most searched shows from the past year and plotted a map using icons relating to each show, along with the amount of times it was searched. The result is a fascinating look into not only what is hot, but where it’s hot....

However, Nintendo games are still the heart of the Poke-verse — but with the vibrant graphics and immersive worlds that the Switch can provide, it is far beyond what is 90s kids could ever have imagined. In an ideal world, you’d be able to catch ‘em all, but for now, you must choose just one or two Pokémon games to give to your little Pokémon trainer. Where do you begin?...

The educational value of playing with Lego and construction toys is now widely accepted, but the benefits of playing with dolls are often overlooked. According to this study published in the journal Developmental Science, playing imaginary games with dolls helps children develop social skills, theory of mind and empathy. The research, which involved 33 boys and girls, proves that playing with dollhouses is a great way for them to learn new skills, expand their imaginations, learn about social situations, and release their creativity....

Potterheads and LEGO heads come in all ages, but they tend to look for different things in their LEGO sets. For example, kids want to be able to build their sets and then play with them so that they will enjoy sets with lots of interactive features, fun accessories and open areas. And unless your child is very skilled in LEGO, you should probably look for something with a more straightforward build....

When they said, “Gotta catch ’em’ all,” they meant it. Since its conception in 1996 in Japan, the franchise has sold over 43 billion trading cards, 440 million video games and over one billion smartphone app downloads. The TV series is shown in 192 countries and has been dubbed into nearly 50 languages. But Pokémon is more than just a TV show depicting cute characters. There is a whole universe to explore, study and collect....

With this set of coloring pages, we have looked at Christmas, Valentine and even a little dog called Cinnamoroll. As always, our coloring pages don’t force you to use a logo just remember to share that you found it on thetoyzone.com Please use the comments at the end of the article to let us know if you have any Kuromi coloring pages you would like to see. 1. Kuromi A simple coloring page featuring Kuromi – have fun with it....

We commissioned 15 Fortnite coloring pages that contain no logo and are free to print out and have fun with. With this first set of coloring pages for Fortnite, we looked at the most popular skins you could get from Pelly to Bigg Dill and other Fortnite-themed scenarios we thought could be fun to color in. As always, our coloring pages don’t force you to use a logo, so help us out by telling people to look for the toyzone coloring pages so they can find them....

The 2000s saw the rise of card games like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokémon, and iconic board games like Ticket to Ride. However, most iconic toys from the 2000s reflected innovations in electronics and technology – with many toys showing off some form of walking-talking capability and a virtual version you can interact with online. But the headline of the 2000s was the video game console, with the GameCube, the Wii, the Xbox360, and three different Playstations all coming out in this decade....

We’ve covered a portion of them here in our guides; 20 Best LEGO Star Wars Sets for Young Padawans 6 Best Star Wars Nerf Guns 15 Best Star Wars Toys For Kids With the Disney takeover, we have been gifted with a franchise make-over with loads of new content featuring brand new characters to fall in love with all over again. Easily the most popular new series is The Mandalorian....