Toys that will upgrade your play
Let’s just say…. this guy KNOWS HIS TOYS!
As the author of three books on the history of toys, and the producer of two documentary films on toys, Tim Walsh is known as a toy expert. Today on Indy Style, he comes to play and features things that have been upgraded in some way. Here’s his lineup! (as told by Tim)
Merge AR/VR Cube Hold a Hologram in Your Hand! $14.97
Why it’s on my list: Are you kidding me, it’s a hologram in your hand! It demos great on TV with my iPad!
Upgrade: It’s revolutionary in that it’s both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (with Merge Googles). It’s the future of play.
BANX The Family Dice Game with a Twist! $15.95*
Why it’s on my list: It’s an ingenious twist on a game that’s been around for over 50 years.
Upgrade: New rules allow for more strategy every game and nearly guarantees a climactic finish every time you play.
Tubby Table Bath time Activity Hub! $29.99
Why it’s on my list: It suction cups onto the bottom of your tub and solves the huge parental problem of toys and water all over the bathroom floor!
Upgrade: No more playing on the edge of the tub! Upgrades bath time with educational fun!
The Flying Turtle Classic Kids Ride-On $99.99
Why it’s on my list: I love this toy and wrote about it my WHAM-O Super-Book. Made in the USA in Brentwood, Tennessee since the 1970s.
Upgrade: According to the CDC, The percentage of children with obesity in the United States has more than tripled since the 1970s. We need to upgrade our play with physical activities that keep kids active and moving!WHO I AM AND WHY YOUR VIEWERS CAN TRUST ME ON TOYS!
I am the author of three books: Timeless Toys (Andrews McMeel, 2005), WHAM-O Super-Book (Chronicle Books, 2008) and Right Brain Red (River Grove Books, 2016). I have produced two films on toys and their inventors: Toyland (2010) and OPERATION: Operation, The Power Of Play (2016), each of which has won a best documentary award at US film festivals. Lastly, I have designed dozens of games, toys and apps myself across a 27 year career in toys. My designs have sold in excess of 7 million copies in 13 countries. *BANX is produced by my company, but I did not design it.
To learn more, visit www.theplaymakers.com.