Musini
Neurosmith
Giving children a toy that actually transforms frenetic activity into lights and music....hmmmm.....sorry that's a no-brainer, Neurosmith has another big winner on its hands. Musini, featuring the same superb sound/music system that is found in Music Blocks, brings music making to a whole new dimension, one with no hands! Just place Musini on the floor and watch your kids let loose. The vibrations from their movements triggers the music, which can be selected by style, instrument etc. We saw kids explode into a giggling mass of flapping arms and legs, absolutely thrilled with the results of their efforts.
iKTV Platinum
TAO Music, Inc.
The 2002 Platinum version of the award-winning iKTV takes TAO to a whole new level. This new 2002 version features two microphones, and most importantly the ability to play standard CD+G karaoke discs. There are five discs included so that you can get started right away belting out your favorite tunes. The machine has inputs for four microphones which makes this an ideal item to pull out for parties. A great touch was putting the controls on the mic, allowing singers to change songs, volume and the level of backup provided by the singers on the CD. The nicely designed iKTV was a real favorite in each of our testing centers.
Mind Booster Handheld
VTech Industries
This is a kid’s toy? Our parents were amazed and so were the kids who marveled at the super slick design of this PDA look-alike. But inside is a wealth of great kid oriented programs and features that burst to life on the screen with terrific sound effects. There are quizzes, mazes, areas for storing information, setting alarms and more. The MindBooster also connects via infrared technology with the VTech vPort accessory (sold separately), to allow kids to connect to the PC and download programs from the Internet via their household connection. They can even print out files right from their unit. If you want a way cool gadget to wow 'em with this holiday season, look no further.
Suggested Age: 7 to 9 Retail Price:
$79.99Or, for more information about The Seal of Approval or The National Parenting Center call: 1-800-753-6667