What would a high school full of monsters be without a concert on Halloween? The Monster High Casta Fierce Doll is decked out in her concert gear, providing the hottest ticket in the Monster High universe. 

Casta Fierce joins Frankie Stein, Draculaura, Lagoona Blue and all the other Monster High School characters, all either born of or related to famous scary creatures such as the Mummy, the Phantom of the Opera and Dracula. Let's get a closer look at Casta Fierce, the bewitching celebrity singer of Monster High.

Key Elements of the Monster High Casta Fierce Doll 

• Ages 6 and up
  
• Daughter of Circe
  
• Witches broom is also a microphone stand
  
• Bewitching concert costume and accessories
  
• Includes bangles, silvery buckles and purple booties
  

What Makes the Monster High Casta Fierce Doll a Smart Buy?

When the witch Circe gave birth to a little girl, you just knew that she was destined for big things. Casta Fierce, a character which serves as a pun on real-life entertainer Beyonce's alter ego Sasha Fierce, is a big celebrity name in her own right.

In the Monster High universe she is a pop star just like her MH friends Catty Noir and Operetta. And this Monster High Casta Fierce Doll is ready to rock 'n roll, dressed enchantingly in a glittery purple, red and black ensemble.

Her witch's broom is complete with realistic looking purple straw which matches her costume. You can even use Casta's magical broom as a stand for her microphone. Purple lip gloss, black and purple eye shadow and purple, black and orange streaks in her hair complete the look.

Silver coloured buckles adorn her skirt and shoes, and raven black hair drops to her knees. Casta Fierce is voiced by Kate Higgins in the MH series, and now your little monster can re-create all of her favourite Monster High memories with this deeply detailed doll.

Details include a hairstyle that combines gel-type stiffness with free flowing volume. Casta's earrings are globe-like little creations which are light blue and silvery in colour. And as any self-respecting which should have, Casta is complete with pointy ears.

Her gown includes a unique bracing around the shoulders that gives the appearance of a cage. The shoulders on her gown are poofy, Casta sports black studded bracelets on her upper arms, and a single black arm sleeve à la Michael Jackson.

Bangles, buckles, studs, a witchy black belt and a piercing gaze all work together to give the green-skinned Casta a rocking look that leaves no doubt she is definitely a celebrity.

Fans of Monster High should check out the Casta Fierce doll, before she and her band Casta and the Spells pull a disappearing act and are gone forever.

LEGO has been making building block games and products for decades. So it just makes sense that the company would team up with the makers of the Minecraft virtual block building game to offer a combination of physical and virtual world creations. The smallest of the new line of Lego Minecraft mini-figure scale sets, The Cave is begging for a closer exploration.

Key Elements of LEGO Minecraft The Cave

• 249 pieces
  
• Perfect for ages 8 and up
  
• Steve, zombie and spider included
  
• Includes 2 mini-figures and several accessories
  
• Compatible with other LEGO Minecraft products
  

What Makes LEGO Minecraft The Cave Such a Good Buy?
LEGO set 21113, for those of you keeping score, is The Cave. This is a Minecraft and LEGO creation, the most affordable of that block building marriage. Minecraft veterans will appreciate that Steve is represented in physical form by a small LEGO mini-figurine, and he is not alone.

A scary zombie and huge spider are also included. And what would any respectable cave be without a waterfall, coal, iron, redstone, gold and obsidian elements, some handy TNT for blowing stuff up and a lava fall? A Minecraft inspiration book is also included, which instructs you exactly how to build the cave so it looks like the one on the box.

But you can also use the familiar LEGO building block pieces to customize your Minecraft experience. The 249 LEGO pieces are separated into 2 different bags. One bag is used to create the main structure of the cave, and the second bag provides characters and accessories.

A nice feature here is this set's ability to work with other LEGO Minecraft products. As long as they are the same mini-figure scale in size, they can be used along with this set. The cave is multilevel, also providing a fully rotated 360 degrees of playing ability.

The Steve character looks like the typical character from other LEGO Minecraft playsets, except this version is carrying a handy pickax. The zombie figure is the same green-skinned one you get in LEGO Minecraft the Mine, and he wears the same color shirt and pants as Steve.

The spider is big, black and ferocious looking, with 8 movable legs and a fierce red face. Both Steve and the zombie fit perfectly on the back of the spider. Torches, a movable ladder and a supply chest are just a few of the helpful accessories included. LEGO Minecraft The Cave makes a smart purchase for both LEGO collectors and fans of the Minecraft block building game.

The internationally famous Monopoly board game is based on monopolizing real estate properties. Monopoly as we know it today was first sold by Parker Brothers in 1935. Since then hundreds of special editions have been released. 

The most recent version involves a tie-in to the popular Disney movie Frozen. This Junior edition is perfect for kids who cannot get enough of Anna, Elsa and Olaf, and deserves a closer look.

Key Elements of the Monopoly Junior Game Frozen Edition

• For ages 5 and up
  
• Supports 2 to 3 players
  
• Officially licensed by Disney
  
• A Junior version of the classic Monopoly game
  
• Players buy properties mentioned as locations in the movie
  

What Makes the Monopoly Junior Game Frozen Edition a Good Buy?

In just over a year, the movie Frozen surpassed the Lion King as the most successful Disney animated film ever produced. So it is a safe bet that your kids are familiar with Olaf, Anna, Elsa and all of the characters in that Disney fantasy movie. Now the globally popular Monopoly board game provides its own slant on the story of Arendelle's two princess siblings.

In the movie Frozen, Anna and Elsa are two princess sisters who wind up at odds in their wintry kingdom. They have a falling out, eventually reuniting, and learning valuable lessons along the way. Sven, Olaf, Prince Hans and Kristoff are a few of the other memorable characters in the movie that help provide much needed comic relief and drama.

In the Junior edition Frozen Monopoly game, 3 movable character pieces are included. Your kids can play as either Olaf, Elsa or Anna. As players roll a single die and move about the board, they can purchase memorable and magical property locations which were important to the theme of the movie.

Your purchase includes the 3 Frozen character movers, a Monopoly game board, 36 character marker locations, 24 chance cards and 90 Frozen banknotes. To make it easier for young children to play, all of the notes are in just one denomination.

The game plays out exactly like traditional Monopoly. You move around the board and purchase properties. Whenever someone lands upon a property which you own, they have to pay you rent. The object of the game is to collect the most cash, which will allow you to thaw out your freezing heart and win.

The Monopoly Junior Game Frozen Edition will appeal to both young boys and girls that fell in love with the central characters of the movie. Whether playing as Olaf, Elsa or Anna, your children can enjoy the simple but addictive popularity of Monopoly which has lasted for more than 80 years.

Razor is the name of a company which makes scooters and go carts. And while they have some traditionally modeled products, the Crazy Cart is probably different than any go cart you have ever seen. 

The company calls this the ultimate drifting machine, and with its 360 degree wheels, steering and drift bar, you really have to see one in action to understand how much fun this can be. Coloured red and black with durable steel construction, the Razor Crazy Cart is begging for a test drive.

Key Features Of The Razor Crazy Cart 
* Speeds up to 12 mph
* Variable speed accelerator pedal
* Equipped with safety shoulder strap
* Drift bar lets you control your slides and spins
* Comes with 24V rechargeable battery system and charger

What Makes The Razor Crazy Cart A Good Buy?
The Razor Crazy Cart is recommended for children 9 years of age and up, but this should not be considered a toy. It can go as fast as 12 mph, and it does include a safety strap for your child's lap or shoulder. There is also a flag which attaches to make the cart more visible. 

The unique, multi-directional motorized system provides 360 degree steering. This is possible because of a large front wheel which is controlled directly by the 360 degree steering wheel which is located above it. 4 multi-directional casters are included, and the drift bar lets your child control how he spins and slides.

One feature that parents will like is the ability to drive the Crazy Cart like a standard go cart. When kids want to get a little crazy, they simply engage the drift bar, which enables omni-directional driving.

Out-of-the-box there is very little assembly, and once fully charged you can expect up to 40 minutes of drive time. Bear in mind that the Crazy Cart is only recommended for riders up to 132 pounds in weight.

In crazy mode, you can drive in reverse, forward, in any diagonal direction and even sideways. The battery has been sealed for safety reasons, and another really nice feature is the variable speed foot pedal.

This teaches your child "real world" gas pedal skills. The harder he presses, the faster he goes. He regulates the speed simply by raising and lowering his foot. Consider this a safe and fun starter vehicle for your children.

It is recommended that your child operate the Razor Crazy Cart in standard go cart mode first. Once he or she is comfortable, drift bar madness can begin. No brake pedal means your child learns to slow down and stop by easing off the accelerator, steering and using the drift bar. This is a great way to boost eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills in children. 

Weighing a durable 72 pounds, the Razor Crazy Cart is both a standard go cart and wild omni-directional speedster. It makes a great purchase for families with active children, and delivers important responsibility and safety lessons.

Bowling is a lot of fun for adults and children, but you don't always have the time or money to take your kids to the bowling alley. And when you do, often times even your youngest children try to get involved. 

Now you can satisfy your whole family's bowling urges without leaving home. The Melissa & Doug Monster Plush Bowling Game is hilarious, fun and enjoyable for children, teens and adults, so let's set up the pins and take a roll of our own to see exactly what you get.

Key Elements of the Melissa & Doug Monster Plush Bowling Game

• Inexpensively priced
  
• Improves fine motor control
  
• Develops eye hand coordination 
  
• Perfect for children 2 years of age and older
  
• Brightly coloured bowling pin characters make great standalone plush dolls
  

Why Is the Melissa & Doug Monster Plush Bowling Game a Smart Purchase?

There are more than 260 miniature indoor bowling games listed at Amazon. The Melissa & Doug Monster Plush Bowling Game is consistently the bestseller out of that entire group. Kids just love the funny, wacky characters on the pins and the ball, and parents love the fact that the soft material will not damage your floors and walls like some other hard plastic bowling games.

Recommended for children as young as 2 years old, this fun and versatile indoor bowling game includes six brightly coloured and wild looking bowling pins, and one fuzzy bowling "ball".

You will find children love playing with the individual bowling pin characters, and in this respect you are provided with six individual plush dolls. The bowling ball and the bowling pins are complete with goofy faces that kids and tweens will love.

You can challenge your toddlers and older children to a fun game of bowling when the weather is bad outside, and the soft but loveable characters are safe for all types of flooring surfaces.

Each individual pin is designed with bright colours and patterns. Odd-looking ears, eyes, noses and mouths make each pin uniquely comical in appearance. The "bowling ball" is bright blue and green, with a wacky face as well.

Each of the pins has a number on it, and every pin has a different colour scheme. This allows for multiple teaching opportunities. Aside from being attractively priced and super safe for all ages, the Melissa & Doug Monster plush Bowling Game also teaches skills like teamwork, planning, and cause and effect. 

When your children are little, they will often play with the individual pins as dolls and even sleep with them. And when your children get older, the bowling game aspect of this wonderful set can still be enjoyed. 

The Melissa & Doug Monster plush Bowling Game makes a smart purchase for the gift giver or parent of children from 2 to 10, and is priced for a sensible purchase.