These were your favourite toys in 2018
15.1.2019
Translation: machine translated
What did you play with last year? I took a look at our sales in 2018 and put together a selection of your toy highlights here. Do you recognise any of them?
In this article, you can see a colourful mix of the best-selling toys in 2018. The order is freely chosen and does not provide any information about what was bought well and what was bought better.
Frantic
Frantic is a card game that could hardly be better. It combines the well-known UNO with more action and unpredictable turn overs. This card game is compact in size, can be played anywhere and is just as much fun after three hours as it was at the start of the game. You can read my detailed review here.
GraviTrax
Your grandparents played with marble runs when they were children. The principle is still the same, but the designs are more unusual. This also applies to the GraviTrax interactive marble run from Ravensburger. The starter set consists of over 120 modules that can be put together as desired. The manufacturer also offers a number of additional modules. This marble run can therefore be continuously expanded and enlarged.
Bonk
No matter how skilful and skilled you are, Bonk is unpredictably fast. Perfect for a quick distraction in the office or a quick game with the kids. Bonk doesn't take long to set up, the game is short and still fun even after repeated play. I'm sure I'll be pushing my luck a few more times myself. I have also already dedicated a few lines to Bonk.
Klask
Like Bonk, Klask is also produced by the Swiss game manufacturer Game Factory. In this wooden game of skill, two players compete against each other at the same time. The black game pieces are moved using a magnet. The aim is to shoot the yellow ball into the opponent's goal. Quick hands and accuracy are the be-all and end-all with Klask.
Anki Cozmo
Anki has created a sensational toy with the Cozmo. With its own personality, it makes contact with you in a way that no other robot has ever done before. Its personality is not perfect. He makes mistakes and reacts to them. This characteristic makes Cozmo seem alive. I was allowed to live with him for a few days. You can read what came out of it here.
LEGO Technic Mack Anthem
Of course, LEGO also made it onto this list. Your favourite set from last year was the Mack Anthem truck from the Technic range. With just under 2600 pieces, this set offers a lot of detail and, compared to the Bugatti, actual Technic functions at a humane price. What particularly pleased many LEGO fans about this set were the parts used. Or rather, the colour of the parts. Grey, black and white dominate this set and no exotic colours that nobody needs.
Brändi Dog
If you don't know Dog yet, you're definitely missing out. This exciting parlour game can be compared to "hurry up and play". The aim of Dog is to get your own marbles to the finish line and send as many of your opponent's marbles back to the start as possible. This game is produced by the Brändi Foundation in Lucerne. They support people with mental or physical disabilities and promote their professional, social and cultural integration.
Paw Patroller Truck
Paw Patrol is currently one of the most popular children's series on free TV. In it, dogs help the human inhabitants of a fictional town called Adventure Bay with their problems. This toy vehicle was an absolute hit in your shopping baskets, especially at Christmas. With its opening doors, helipad and light and sound effects, the Paw Patroller Truck offers plenty of play options.
Tonies Toniebox
The Toniebox is an extremely successful product that brings children closer to audio books and thus promotes their imagination. The figures that play the respective stories not only look cute, but also give the child something tactile to touch and collect. I compared the thing with my 25-year-old cassette player from my childhood. You can read about the results here.
Silhouette Cameo 3
Cutting plotters were very popular with you last year. You were particularly taken with the Cameo 3 from Silhouette. It is the DIY machine par excellence and indispensable for all craft enthusiasts. According to the manufacturer, it can be used to cut over 100 materials and thanks to its Bluetooth connection to your computer, there are no annoying cables on your craft table. You can read all about what you can do with it here.
Storm child drift
The Sturmkind Drift is without question unique. There is nothing comparable on the market at the moment. I had fun testing the racer and was impressed by its handling characteristics. You can read here to find out why it still didn't quite convince me .
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