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Deemed 'a dumb party game that respects your intelligence.'
Read More »Wonderblox, a digital game played with real wooden blocks, hits Kickstarter
"If we find a right way to combine digital experiences with real physical toys, we might create an experience that's totally new and has the best of both worlds."
Read More »Generation Grit action figures to show boys ‘there’s more than one way to be strong’
First figure in the range is Mac Mason, a 14 year old boy from 1943 who loves ciphers, camping and baseball.
Read More »First 3D printer for kids nears Kickstarter goal
Printeer has secured $41,000 of $50,000 goal.
Read More »Patrick Rylands on Ambi Toys, technology and the day-to-day life of a toy designer
Billy Langsworthy talks to toy designer Patrick Rylands, the man behind PlayPlax, Ambi Toys ranges and Bird and Fish bath toys, about starting out in the industry, tech products and Galt bringing his creations back to retail.
Read More »Snipe aims high on Kickstarter with new dart blasters
The project incorporates touch screen technology with its range of patented Snipe Touch Darts.
Read More »Wow! Labs launches Real FX Racing Kickstarter campaign
Product uses AI to allow a car to recognise its position on a track.
Read More »Ghost hunting board game spooks Kickstarter
Game is played in the dark and each character comes armed with a miniature flashlight.
Read More »XYZ construction set hits Kickstarter
Set has been developed by materials scientists, engineers and designers.
Read More »Auto balance bike hits $100k Kickstarter target in six days
Jyrobike uses gyroscopic technology to 'teach kids to ride in one afternoon.'
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