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MattelIf it is possible for one thing to ruin another, that would be the case with the Fisher Price Splatster after being a Wii owner for a few years. Being used to the way the Wii motion works, the Splatster was frustrating at best. My son actually got quite a workout with it, trying to get it to move around the screen and in doing so, making full body motions to keep the "writer" flat, which appeared to be the only way to keep it working. Rating: 3 of 10
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, Mattel has revealed plans for the coming year's toy line. Among the highlights include an online called "Mattel Digital Network" geared toward all ages, Mindflex (move objects with brainwaves), and the Barbie "Beautronics" line, which combines technology with the makeup process, beginning with a digital nail printer. Full press release below. What are you most excited about? Leave a comment below.
As any man who was once a boy (and I think that includes most of us), the utterance of "Hot Wheels" invokes a certain level of excitement. When the opportunity to try out the Hot Wheels Volcano Shoot-Out Play Set came along, it didn't take much thought to jump at the chance. The box came and it even had a "Try Me" button exposed that when pushed, started a whirling of parts, some fancy lights and a voice that sounded too evil to release. Rating: 2 of 10
Among the great party games, besides Charades, Pictionary remains popular across generations. The simple guessing and drawing game remains popular due to its simplicity and ease to pick up by anyone who can draw even the most rudimentary images, albeit under time pressure. Pictionary Man takes that simple principle an adds just the slightest complexity by foregoing the board and adding the third dimension. read more »
Since its creation in 1971, UNO, a modified version of Crazy Eights, has become ubiquitous, a card game nearly every home has. Since then, many versions of the game have surfaced, from Barbie to X-Men to Major League Baseball. In addition, Mattel has recently added electronic versions like the twitch-inducing UNO Attack (which we recommend) and the latest, UNO Flash. read more »
Dale and Teresa are back without pumpkins. read more »
Recently, thanks to a FOX News report out of Philadelphia, a scandal involving the Fisher-Price Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Cuddle & Coo Doll has surfaced. According to some owners, the doll, amid babbling, says, "Islam is the light," and some report hearing, "Satan is king." We contacted Mattel, and they assured us, as expected, that this was not the case. Sara Rosales, Vice President of PR for Mattel told us: read more » Fisher-Price, Inc., the leading brand of infant and preschool toys in 
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From Jedi mind tricks to a new Elmo toy, Mattel has something for everyone. Hopefully the new Little Mommy doll will lack the 
I found out a few months ago that I'm allergic to our pet guinea pigs and most other furry pets. If only there were a pet that wouldn't affect my allergies. Something that takes minimal care when we travel for the holidays would help, too. And how about making it a dinosaur, just because dinosaurs are cool? Mattel has made an attempt at doing just that with the D-Rex, a foot tall, 2 foot long tyrannosaurus rex named D-Rex. 
