Bakugan Dragonoids take 7 Bakugan pieces to create a truly bad monster!
With Toy Fair 2010 now in the books, it’s time to review the “best in show” awards for the best toys of 2010 according to the Toy Industry Association. And highlighting the list are two familiar toy lines, Bakugan and Lego Mindstorms.
Taking the 2010 Boy Toy of the Year Award (as well as Property of the Year) wasn’t Taylor Lautner, but the Bakugan 7–in-1 Maxus Dragonoid. Looking very Transformer-ish, the Bakugan Droidoid combines 7 Bakugan (1 Bakugan and 6 Bakugan trap) pieces which unite to form the ultimate monster in the game. And in a deliberate design choice, all the Bakugan pieces (Grakas Hound, Dark Hound, Grafias, Brachium, Spitarm, SpyderFencer & Neo Dragonoid) are exclusive to the Dragonoid, so kids can’t collect them separately to build own custom Dragonoids. Too bad too, because that would’ve had some serious interactive and customizing potential. Cost at Amazon for the 7-in-1 Dragonoid is about $35.
Lego Mindstorms teaches kids the basics of robotics in a fun and educational manner.
Dads will appreciate the 2010 Educational Toy of the Year – Lego’s NXT Mindstorm 2, for its robotic obsessive toy that teaches kids the basics of Robotic Science. Kits include three interactive servo motors, sensors, control link with matrix display, and over 600 pieces. Cost is about $285 from Amazon.
Other toy winners include Captain Owen’s Dolphin Explorer Boat, winner of the Specialty Toy of the Year – cost around $25 and finally, the trifecta of Best Girl Toy, Innovative Toy and overall Toy of the Year went to Zhu Zhu Pet Robot Hamsters – cute little plushie furballs that scurry about with unique personalities, making fun sounds and chatters. Think Cabbage Patch rodents and you get the idea. Cost for each ZhuZhu RoboHambster is around $15.
Hat Tip – Geek Dad
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You’ve got to love the Lego Mindstorms whether you’re a mom or a dad. Lego’s are just classic toys that never fail to please. I can’t wait to check out this one!