SmartLab Toys Review and Giveaway

Here's a great company with lots of neat products for kids-SmartLab Toys!

SmartLab is the "producer of award-winning toys and books, proves it's fun to be smart! In just four years, SmartLab has created some of the most innovative products on the market within three distinct brands—SmartLab, SmartLab Challenge and ArtLab—that empower kids through an entertaining AND educational experience.

From the new Remote Control Rocket and You Explore It Human Body to the best-selling Voice Changer andSecret Formula Lab, each SmartLab science kit includes everything kids need to explore and understand the mysteries of science.
Packed with up to 1,000 questions, the SmartLab Challenge book series has an electronic game controller for 1 or 2 players so kids can challenge themselves and each other to hours of brain-building trivia fun, in titles such as Weird and Gross, Human Body and the teacher- and parent-approved Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4.
ArtLab is an original way for kids to channel their creative energy, as each kit comes with everything budding artists need to hone their craft, including unique tools and progressive techniques. Debut titles Clay Studio and Fashion Studio have already won numerous awards and received high praise from kids and adults alike.
Lauded for quality and ingenuity, SmartLab consistently earns top honors from Creative Child, Parents' Choice Foundation, Dr. Toy, NAPPA and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio. SmartLab is also a proud member of the Toy Industry Association (TIA), the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA), Neighbourhood Toy Stores of Canada (NETS) and Canadian Toy Association (CTA)."
 

They have so many neat toys, crafts, and science kits for kids!  I was sent 2 items for review. First we did the Cupcake Studio. Of course, the girls had the most fun with the Cupcake Studio, as this involves baking and decorating cupcakes! (The boys did enjoy eating the finished projects, though :) The kit comes with a book with many different ideas for cupcakes. Also included are quite a few decorating tools: a froster (which is perfect for little children to use), 3 frosting tips, a frosting spreader, stencil holder w/4 pre-cut stencils, mini cutters, cake combs, tweezers, and rolling pin.  We had a lot of fun with this set!  We've already used it twice since opening it, and I know the girls will use it a lot more.

Making a funny face cupcake!

 The second kit is the Stars and Planets set.  Both my younger brothers are interested in astronomy (due to a couple Creation Science speakers they've heard recently), so this was a perfect choice for review.  This set comes with a battery-powered planetarium, build-your-own solar system, glow in the dark star charts, and a book with more help for budding astronomers.  Again, this was a very fun project that even I enjoyed helping the kids with.  




 

While SmartLab Toys does not presently sell products online, you can find the SmartLab line at your local Barnes and Noble Bookstore! Why not head to the closest Barnes & Noble to check out their selection of SmartLab toys!!

Now, Smart Lab Toys is generously making this a 2 winner giveaway-1st winner gets to pick either Cupcake Studio or Stars & Planets; 2nd winner will receive the other kit!!
Woo-hoo, this is a 2 winner giveaway!

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This giveaway ends Friday, July 9, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. Please leave a valid email address in each comment, as this is how the winner will be notified. Winner will have 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be chosen.  Giveaway open to US residents only.

Disclaimer: I was not monetarily compensated in any way for this review.  I did receive product for the purpose of review.  All thoughts and opinions are mine. All quotes taken from the Smart Lab Toys website.