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There are many toys you can gift your kids that will put a smile on their faces. Some of them are designed to suit a certain age bracket and this means you should consider age while buying toys. Experts warn that toys that don’t fit the age-appropriateness of children could affect their development, so ensure […]

While drones seem to get all the buzz these days, “old fashioned” RC vehicles can still be a blast. The GoolRC GC002 2.4G Remote Control Flip 20 KM/H High Speed Electric RC Racing Boat proves that point. In the box you get the boat, an unassembled display stand, remote control, 7.4V 600mAh lithium-ion boat battery […]

As mentioned in a previous blog post, the minnimi Eggy is like a combination Funko Pop! and fidget toy. Now, it’s finally live on Kickstarter as of July 17, 2017 (17.07.17). Readers of Armchair Arcade can also benefit from a special offer. Just use promo code Billarmchairarcade for a “Design It Yourself edition” Eggy with any three (3) Eggy […]

Like a combination Funko Pop! and fidget toy, the Eggy by minnimi will be launching on Kickstarter July 17, 2017. I’ll let minnimi describe the concept in their own words: Inspired from traditional Roly-Poly toy, EGGY is redesigned with a minimalistic feel and an added dose of cuteness. With this, we have found the perfect balance […]

It goes without saying that spinners are all the rage these days. What I find most interesting about this particular category of toy, though, are the variations possible. This HOSALA Mokuru Toy Fidget Spinner Stick mocks the very idea of simple variation and instead delivers a completely different type of fidget toy. First impressions are […]

As I’ve stated before, fidget spinners need some hook these days to stand out in a very crowded category. The LuckyBaby Fidget Spinner stands out with a distinctive, single-plane design and colorful styling on its metal frame. At only 2.7 in (7 cm) across and being a single plane design, the LuckyBaby is amongst the […]

I was hesitant to procure the SB Spinner Fidget Toy because I certainly have enough middling spinners. With its traditional spinner design, I thought little of this spinner’s chances of wowing me. Fortunately, I was intrigued just enough by the promise of extended spin time to give this a chance. I’m glad I did. In […]

With tons of spinners available at every conceivable price point, it’s tough to stand out. The AIRWALKS Hand Spinner EDC Fidget Toy tries to stand out with style. In that regard, the AIRWALKS spinner succeeds, but the proof is in the performance. In that area, it’s a let-down. Available in metallic Black, Blue, and Rose […]