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It mixes the joy of playing a video game with the satisfaction of Lego building.
You’ve still got Lego stuff to build, but where this set comes to life is through the Mario figure.
This toy features Bluetooth connectivity, meaning Mario plays certain sounds when he interacts with different blocks, and it features an LCD screen to track high-scores.
It’s a cool bit of tech and results in a lot of fun kids are going to go wild for.
The Lego Super Mario Bowser’s Castle Boss Battle is just pure awesomeness. Building a Bowser figure to do battle with Mario is the kind of geeky fun kids love. Not only that, the castle has loads of moving parts and blocks for the Mario figure to interact with.
And, as you can probably see, looks absolutely brilliant when it’s fully completed.
First, this set isn’t suitable for a 10 year old boy unless they’ve got a ton of LEGO building experience.
That said, I’m a huge fan of building LEGO together as a family (you can download extra LEGO instruction manuals from the LEGO site), so as a group project everyone works together to build? Imagine the joy when the family completes this one?
Secondly, the price.
Yes, this is a super expensive set, I won’t sugarcoat it, but the level of detail here is second to none. Zoom in on some of the smaller areas and you see what I mean.
You also need to keep in mind the backside of the castle has a load of different Hogwarts rooms, complete with furniture.
It really is a great family set that somehow manages to justify the high price.
I’m a massive Pokemon fan – myself, my wife, and both kids all play the games together – so I don’t say it’s the best lightly. It really is that good.
I’ve been having so much fun running around the new wild areas in Pokemon Sword, checking the in-game weather to see which Pokemon I’ll find running around and then adding them to my ever-growing collection.
Then there’s the whole Dynamax forms, where cutesy, small Pokemon can grow into a colossal titan-sized beast. It’s wonderful to see a fly-sized Pokemon tower over the competition, and I’m sure kids are going to get a kick out of it as well.
In terms of what players do in this game, it’s all about venturing around a stunning world collecting and battling different Pokemon. The goal is to travel to different towns, beat the respective gym leader, then eventually move on to becoming the region’s Pokemon champion.
In terms of which version you should pick up out of Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, the only real differences are there’s a handful of Pokemon that are exclusive to each version and some of the gym leaders change. You could buy the dual pack with both versions in, but that’s only for the most hardcore Pokemon fans. Buying one version is plenty.
But which version should you pick up? Well, Sword is outselling Shield, so I’d go with that one. The most popular version will always be the safe bet.
Whichever version you end up with, you really can’t go wrong. They are both excellent, and easily the best game on the Nintendo Switch right now.
It’s much easier for younger kids to understand without watering down what makes Pokemon so enjoyable to play.
This pack also comes with the Poke Ball Plus controller, which uses motion technology to let kids catch Pokemon by flicking the ball forward as though it’s a real Poke ball.
It comes with a wrist strap, too, so there’s no need to worry about this thing flying into the TV.
The New Nintendo 2DS XL is the best affordable handheld console on the market.
It’s been around for years, meaning there’s a huge back catalog of games available for it.
The flip-top lid makes this thing quite durable. I wouldn’t try testing that out, of course, but my youngest hasn’t managed to break theirs yet.
A quick note for parents: The 2DS XL lacks the 3D function of the 3DS, that’s why it’s so affordable.
That said, the 3D function isn’t the greatest, so you won’t be missing out on anything.
Also, the games you’re buying for the 2DS will be called 3DS games. 3DS games still work on 2DS, it’s just I wanted to point this out to avoid any confusion.
In total, this set has 1416 pieces. It’s safe to say this will take them a while to put together.
And this isn’t just a massive ship prop, oh no.
Open this beast up and you’ll find a detailed interior, complete with working elevator to Snoke’s chamber (and a mini hologram figure), bridge with a seating area for the crew, and a section leading into the control room.
It also comes with mini-figure versions of Supreme Leader Snoke, First Order Officer, First Order Stormtrooper Sergeant, First Order Stormtrooper and First Order Shuttle Pilot, BB-9E, and buildable Medical Droid figures.
It’s from the Black Series Archive range, which basically means it sold out the first time around, went for silly prices on eBay, so Hasbro brought it back.
The figure is great, too.
Maul’s head is near perfect, and the removable hood – well, head attached to a hood you replace with a different head – is brilliant.
It looks just like the Spider-Man from the movie, too.
This figure comes with shoulder swivels, which may sound unimportant, but it means you can move his shoulders further back and forward for more realistic play (or posing!).
It also comes with new web-slinging hands kids can switch in and out with the closed fists.
And remember: If in doubt, Spider-Man is always one of the best toys for 10 year old boys there is.
Few kids will have heard of Beta Ray Bill, but as my experiments concluded, it’s such a cool figure kids will love it anyway.
It’s a freaking Thor-Dinosaur! It’s a Dinothor!
It’s bulky, and the jaw can be opened and closed.
And if you’re wondering what those floating Hulk heads are, if you buy every figure in this wave, you get to build a Handsome Hulk figure from the Endgame movie.
It turns into a freaking robot dinosaur! What more could you ever want from a toy?
There isn’t a mention of how many steps it takes to transform this dinobot, but given it’s based on the version from when I was a kid, it won’t be difficult.
I don’t care what anyone says, I had a blast with the single-player of Marvel’s Avengers.
To be honest, I was expecting something grindy, with a random loot system where each new piece ups some sort of useless stat by one. It turns out, the single-player isn’t anything like that. Loot is there, sure, but it’s all manageable, and you don’t spend much time in your inventory at all.
I had a blast smacking up enemies with Kamala Kahn’s stretchy arms and pounding fools into the floor as Hulk. Sometimes you want a gamey game that’s focused on being fun instead of deep.
The story itself I found engaging. It’s not on the same level as Marvel’s Spider-Man or Spider-Man Miles Morales, but it’s enough to keep you entertained. The main villain (I won’t spoil it) was a really solid take on what is a very comic-book-looking character, too.
If you’re after something with a Marvel spin that isn’t Spider-Man, what have you got to lose?
I’ve played with a lot of different gaming headsets and the only that stands head and shoulders above the rest is the HyperX Cloud MIX.
This absolute beast is everything you want. It’s hi-res certified, meaning it can reproduce sound at the highest level, which makes it perfect for listening to music or video game audio.
The mic is super clear, as well. And you can detach it for when you’re out and don’t want to look like a massive nerd.
They’re also really comfortable in spite of the chunkier design.
I’ve been using my Cloud MIX for around two years now and I’m still yet to find a headset that manages to match its quality. It really is the best out there.
These builds are more in the realm of Bionicle/Hero Factory in that rather than building a scene, you’re building giant, moveable figures to play with.
Both these mega builds come with mini-figures to pilot their respective suit, too.
Even if your child isn’t into Overwatch, there’s a lot of fun to be had with this set.
It’s got a LEGO vibe to it – it comes in pieces and needs to be constructed.
With the exception of the wheels, which may need some adult help, it’s really simple to put together.
It also comes with all four Ghostbusters, complete with accessories.
If your child has a mobile device, you can download the free Ghostbusters PLAYMOBIL app and use its augmented reality feature to beam ghosts into the included trap.
Xavier Woods, Kofi, and Big E, collectively known as the New Day, are one of the most popular tag teams ever and kids love their bright colors and outlandish behavior.
This set gets you all three wrestlers, complete with accessories, for one low price.
