Nerd Block Jr. is available as a box for boys or a box for girls, both cost $13.99 plus shipping. The boxes are described as "epic toys for boys/girls ages 6 to 11!," but I'm a 25 year old adult and I still really enjoyed this box! I decided to go with the girls box, but I very easily could have enjoyed the boys as well, I think. Even though they're separated by supposed gender toy preferences, there's no reason why you a boy couldn't get a girls box or vice versa, it just depends on what toys your child prefers.
The box contained five items total, and the first one I noticed when I opened it was the adorable stuffed bear! I recognized that it was from the movie Brave, but I didn't know much else because I haven't actually watched the movie. The only complaint I have about the box is that there's no informational card that gives details about the items.
- Brave Cub Plush ($8?) - Doing a Google search for "Brave Cub Plush" didn't prove to be very helpful, and I cut off the tag from the toy before writing this review, so I don't know the brand or retail value of this. It doesn't really matter to me, though, because I think it's absolutely adorable and I really love it!
- Mega Bloks Moshi Monsters Build-a-Monster ($7.99) - This build-your-own monster is named Katsuma, and I thought it was cute because it looks kind of like a rabbit. I loved playing with blocks when I was younger, so this would have been right up my alley. I'll still probably use it and put the monster on my desk at work!
- My Little Pony Slap Bands (~$4, $24.99 for 6) - I remember slap band bracelets being so popular when I was in elementary school, and I guess they're making a comeback! My Little Pony (the original iteration, at least) was also a very popular toy during my childhood, and I know it's become popular again not only with kids but with adults, too.
- Mega Bloks Hello Kitty Blind Pack Series 2 ($2.99) - I like blind packs because I like surprises, and I also love Hello Kitty! She's very cute and a classic toy icon. The one that was in my pack was her dressed up as a mail carrier (kind of fitting, since I get so many packages!).
- My Little Pony Tin Tastic Creative Activity Set (~$10) - My boyfriend had gotten a Tin Tastic set featuring a different character so I had seen these before, but I wasn't actually sure what was in them until I got this MLP one. It contains two pencils, two erasers, and a sticker sheet. I could see this being a really cute gift to give to kids before they went back to school, and the container could always be reused to hold other items.
Bottom Line: I loved my Nerd Block Jr. Girls box! I won't stay subscribed because, although I thought all of the items were really cute, I can't justify receiving a box full of toys each month. I definitely would have loved receiving this as a kid, and I would also definitely subscribe again in the future when I have kids of my own!
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So excited to read this great review. I will be reviewing both male and female April boxes and my son cannot WAIT...happy to hear it won't be a long wait ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he'll love it!
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