Bop-It! Pull It! Twist It! Spank It! What?
Remember when you were little? What was your favorite toy? Was it Simon? A simple electronic game of repetition and memory. Was it Battleship? A guessing game that revolved around Naval strategy. How about Connect Four? Pretty sneaky Sis. Whether it was Light-Bright, Color Forms, Shrinky Dinks or Micronauts, they all hold a special place in our hearts. For whatever reason, they struck a chord. They piqued our interest and kept us coming back for more. Sometimes when I buy a game for my kids, I think back to those special toys and try to identify the qualities that made them so unique. Were they colorful? Were they interesting? Were they intellectually stimulating? I believe it's extremely important to pick toys that resonate with our children. They should add educational value, teach them to play fair, and either win gracefully or lose with dignity. And then there is this toy... It's hard to put into words exactly how I feel about this thing. But let me try. For starters, it...