Archive for the ‘Top Toys For 2011’ Category

Putting together a puzzle takes patience and problem solving skills. But having perseverance leads to a finished work of art. Add some puzzle glue to mount the puzzle onto a puzzle board and the completed project is a frame-worthy addition to any décor.

That’s even more so true with the creation of the Mega Brands 3D Breakthrough Puzzle. With it’s innovative design and eye catching colors, it’s a wonder to see and a gorgeous addition to any wall. Not only is it a pleasure to complete yourself, but it also makes a great gift idea for anyone who thrills over completing an intricate puzzle.

What makes this puzzle so uniquely different from other puzzles? It has a 3D addition to the picture that makes it look as if it’s jumping right out at you! The system woven into the puzzle gives the effect that the puzzle has come to life and it’s that extra 3D addition that makes these puzzles not only fun to put together, but in demand as well.

How it works is that Mega Brands 3D Breakthrough Puzzle combines the regular kind of fitted puzzle pieces where a person completely finishes the puzzle. Once the foundation of the puzzle is finished, the 3D portion is combined.

The first step is to finish the puzzle – and once that step is complete, users will glue the puzzle. After the glue portion is done, it’s time to add the finishing touch – which is the 3D portion.

This is added by using clips created to hold the 3D pieces in place on the puzzle. These clipped pieces raise up to form the 3D portion of the puzzle, but are done in such a way that they seem to be a part of the puzzle rather than a separate piece.

In the Breakthrough Level Two Balloons Puzzle, the puzzle starts out as a gorgeous field filled with colorful yellow sunflowers in the forefront and in the background of the puzzle are gently rolling green hills below a vibrant blue sky.

In the middle of the puzzle, various hot air balloon baskets dot the area. The portions that make up the top of the balloon are constructed out of the 3D portion of the puzzle and really make it pop to life.

While adults will love the Mega Brands 3D Breakthrough Puzzle, there’s also one that kids will love as well. The Breakthrough Level Two Cars Puzzle features the beloved characters from the Disney movie Cars 2 and Lightning McQueen seems to jump right off the puzzle and into your child’s room. The skill level for this puzzle starts at 8 years of age. Your child will enjoy having a work of art hanging in his room that he created.

If you haven’t engaged in a Nerf battle, then you don’t know what you’re missing. Whatever age you are, there are thrills and laughter involved for the whole family in a game that takes skill along with covert operations and ducking!

Nerf is a name that’s long been linked with epic battles and fun and each year, the toys to battle it out make it onto the most wanted toy lists of kids everywhere. In Hasbro’s Nerf Vortex Line, there’s a Nerf just waiting to make a difference in the next battle and make you the champion in the family.

To aid in becoming the champion, the Nerf Vortex Praxis gives you the firepower under pressure that you need to take down the toughest players. This pump action on the go weapon has 10 disc blasting capability that can take it to the extreme distance.

You get the edge in the battle because of the range of power the discs can go. All you have to do is sight the target and pump it up and fire. The take down follows and you’ll reign on the field. This blaster is accurate and no one should go into battle without it.

But in Hasbro’s Nerf Vortex Line, you’ll also want to grab the Nerf Vortex Nitron. This long-range blaster makes the difference between being on the winning team or on the team that wished they too had had this opponent blasting machine.

It has accelerator technology with the electronic scope (that means it makes aiming at and hitting the enemy that much easier, that much faster?you almost have to feel sorry for the team that doesn’t have this Nerf – almost).

The removable magazine included with this toy holds 20 discs for continual action firepower. These discs are soft so that when the opposing players do get hit, it will be safe for them (or for your furniture or walls).

This Nerf also has more storage room for extra magazines so that you never have to duck down to make an ammunition run. The Centerfire Tech Electronic Scope helps to narrow down your aim using the target lights.

As with any battle, you need to plan for the long-range targets and those from opponents that come at you up close as well. You need to be able to defend yourself powerfully at any distance.

For that, you would need the Nerf Vortex Vigilon in Hasbro’s Nerf Vortex Line. This Nerf still has the long-range capability and can fire rapidly on the offensive or defensive. If you want to be a hit this Christmas season, get a variety of the Nerf guns available from Hasbro so that your child can engage with his friends in epic battles.