A Crystal Ball Shows Me the Best Toy of the Holiday Season?!?!? 

It's a furby. Someone reinvented the furby.

OMG, I laughed so hard when she lifted the orb thingy and it started making the car door ajar sound.

This is the reviews all parents actually need. I love the concept absolutely hate the magic ball thing, so much plastic waste because let's be honest it is going to landfill. After the initial 'birthing' of the toy it is no longer part of the play process. And if your kid needs a night light you will already have one that doesn't take up half of the bedside table.

Not even a parent but your insights are very interesting and funny love your videos and shorts

I cannot get over the googly eye patch. You're a genius 😂 💕 you have no idea how much that made my week. 😂

Funnily enough, children also judge toys the same way you do. They just do it silently. I'm not a parent and I'm no longer a child but not too long ago I WAS a child. While opening toys, I remember making mental notes like "mmm this feels like cheap plastic. Gotta be careful with this one" and "oh the instructions say I have to close the thing before I turn it off. Does it break if I don't? What if the thing isn't closed all the way when I turn it off? *spends 15min troubleshooting all the ways that mechanism could go wrong* Well, can't have this toy around friends then. They'll break it immediately". I remember hating when LPS changed from magnets to pegs because I could tell it was just a ploy to make the toys cheaper to produce (me at 8 making commentary on the flaws in our capitalistic society lol). It also made them less cool because I couldn't stick them to magnetic surfaces. Children CAN TELL the difference in quality between toys. As a former child I can also say that even CHILDREN hate it when toys don't have an off button. No matter how much I liked it, I was bound to want it to shut up at some point. And if there wasn't an off switch, I would literally just take the batteries out (one of the reasons I learned how to use a screw driver at like age 6 🤣🤣). Also children do in fact hate the demonic amount of zip ties and metal wires that some companies stick to things. Not because it takes longer to open but because it actually increased the odds of us getting hurt. Not because we were using scissors but because we WEREN'T (because we knew we were too small to use them properly (or we weren't allowed)). If a toy was made so a child couldn't open it themselves (talking like normal toys, not things with very small parts or dangerous pieces) then it felt patronizing. Me and my brother's especially hated it because those kinds of metal wires and things could cause our MOM to get hurt while trying to open the toy for us. Then all we'd wanna do is curb stomp the toy for hurting our mother. Also how can I be able to open an entire box of legos and dump it on the floor at age 6 and it not be seen as a safety hazard but not be able to get an 8in tall toy dinosaur off of piece of cardboard??? Like make it make sense. Also I'm not even kidding, I was able to tell if I was going to like a toy based on the quality of the plastic. Like anything with cheap plastic isn't made for kids to actually play with, it's just for parents to buy and children to break 3 days later. I say that as a kid who BARELY broke any toys. Kids are much more insightful than people give them credit for. Anyway this toy honestly looks fun lol. If there was a way to reuse the base part to do more magic-y things (or to just redo the magical summoning ceremony) then I might've wanted one. But as a child I knew that entire thing (referring to the cauldron one that came before this) was essentially glittery trash used to house a stuffed animal that I wasn't even sure I'd like. But I'm pleasantly surprised with everything. Like I for sure thought it would be worse.

Ah the Hatchimal of 2022 🤣

Huge note these will set off smoke detectors and trigger asthma attacks especially if you get the cauldron version. This version literally set off the fire alarm at 2 am in my friend's apartment complex

I got one for my 7 year old for her birthday last month. She loved opening it, doing the “spells” and asks its questions all the time. My son who is 2.5 has thrown that plastic globe so many times, taking it on and off and it hasn’t broken yet. None of the parts have and he is ROUGH with it. FYI…If the globe is off and you turn the toy on, it will make that dinging sound until the globe is back on.

We had the first iteration of this, and I was equally pleasantly surprised with the first one! The cauldron had a bit more cleanup with actual water involved, but even had a catch-basin inside to make that as painless as possible, and my daughter played with it for nearly a year afterward so it felt like it was worth the cost, for the enjoyment.

I'm currently pregnant with my first child and have been studying your videos to prepare. Thank you for making me feel a little more ready, and boy is this eye opening for the future once he's old enough for toys like this!

I wonder if these can be reset and re-played like the cauldron versions.. I like that the vapour is mostly contained so you can see what's happening. The mixie looks less flat than the last version too, which I like.

Thankfully our youngest girl wants her first pair of DM’s. She’s 13. But I’m not buying a £200 pair of boots when they are still growing. She’s getting £40 looks alikes and with any luck she will outgrow them before they fall apart 🤣

Thank you for these so I know what I am going to face. Little asked for the Magic Mixie from Santa, and I just found out grandma got her Bindi Irwin yell-o-scope so we are 2 for 2 lol

I am so grateful for this because my MIL sent one for my 5yo and I was nervous! Now I'm kind of stoked to do it with her!

It's the eye patch for me!!! Lol I like the googly eye!

Oh Gwenna... Not the googly eye, lmao. I love you so much. 😂

We have the cauldron version and my boys love it. You get to mix in special ingredients the first time it's used. After the first time you can still put in water to stir and it does the sound effects. It comes with a case so you can put any small toy inside to come out as a surprise. I don't think they would keep playing with the crystal ball version.

9:16 "Yeah she's pretty solid" 🤣

Not gonna lie, I'm slightly irritated I paid 70 bucks for this lol 😭 I've never heard of it before until my niece asked for it. Loved this concept and the googley eye.

The smack on the table. .. marvellous!

Lol i just found these toy reviews today. I love how as 80s children we automatically expect these things not to not come with batteries and are over the moon when you get batteries included! Haha! Super enjoyed the crybaby toy video! Very funny and informative! I don't even have children but it's nice to see what kids are into these days

9:16 caught me off guard ngl, I was not expecting that 😂

If it’s like the caldron, I’d save the crystal ball part as a way to give special prizes to my kid in the future. Awesome review !❤️💚❤️💚

Hitting the face of the toy in the table... hahaha!!! 😄 🤣 😂

I no longer have young children, but I love these videos! Wish you were making these thirty years ago 😂❤️

Maybe you want to add another category. "Can it be weaponized?" As soon as you knocked it on the table I was hearing it against a sibling's head. Just a thought.

you testing the durability had me dying of laughter

why did i think you were about to flay that magic mixie when you picked up the knife to close it 😂

0:01 The ‘smak smak’ Pretty solid Had me laughing for 10 minutes.

I like that the doll is articulated.

2:40 “it was supposed to turn pink…yellows cool too” and “aaannd now we have.. that guy-“ made me laugh so hard for no damn reason 😂😭💀

I want this thing for Christmas. XD But man, I just wanna say I adore your videos. I'm just a pet parent, but you are so relatable all the same. I even shared your vids with my own Mom. :p

That beeping after it came out, literally sounds like the beeping my car does when the door is open...

I really like it and think you could do a lot more with it by interacting with your child and making up different things to do with it. I can see myself pretending with my grandkids and having a great time.

So it's a magical Furby??? It sure talks like one.... Niceee!!

Ty for doing the Magic Mixies, i had asked for this one, as im sure a lot of others have. I had no idea they did a 2nd generation of them either, so i definitely appreciate this.

i love u and i am so grateful that ur spreading ur parenting tips..im not a parent..im 17 but its always fascinated me the gENERATIONS of trauma put onto children and then those children repeat yk how it goes and some or maybe most parents are oblivious to it most parents dont understand their own emotions or how to regulate bc their just ppl with also terrible parents idk its just exciting seeing u both break the cycle and spread awareness on how to raise actual good people and not in a permissive way in the proper way idk … its just relieving to know the adults ill be adulting with are somewhat well adjusted

I honestly love these toys, ive seen reviews of the first magic potion one. This is the type of toy I would have loved to have as a kid. Really glad you reviewed it. And I hope this brand is still around when I have my own kids

Magic ball is a no go because of the first three or more minutes of noise. Glad my child has been grown for a long time now. Thanks for the hilarious video.

I would never in a million years spend money on this but I was very entertained by your video! 😁👍

I am not a parent but I sync with your humor so much!

Hahahaha, weee beastie 😂 I had to pull over I laughed so hard.

Even though I don’t have any children in my life, I’d love to see more of these honest Mom reviews!

Lololo, you are the thoughts in my brain lmao 🤣😂😆😅♥️

I love this series you should keep making these reviews all the time about everything and anything it's so good love ya gwenna

Thank you!! I think these kind of reviews are VERY helpful!

Did you catch the whole refillable mist gimmick? I feel like the nightlight would be pretty meh with an empty ball which is probably how they entice people to spend 10 bucks a box of refills

I literally yelled at my guy to shut up cause you were talking lol

“And we will set that over there for now….” *continues to throw it*

Fully grown adult here That mixie plushie thingy is the cutest toy i have ever seen in my life. LOOK AT THOSE JOOCY EYES 👀

Need more toy reviews! This was awesome!

I need more of this series!

I'm very sure you're my favourite toy reviewer!!!! How awesome!!! Who knew you'd be reviewed toys!! I certainly appreciate it!! Thanks!!

Hey girl! I love your videos so much! You brighten my day every time you upload! Thank you so much! ❤

Thank you for this.. both my girls want this for Christmas 🎄!!!

please please tell me you will make more of these? I am not a parent but I LOVE it!

I love this! I'm not a parent, but I enjoy toy reviews. I also fell in love with your channel because of a short RU-vid recommended (and I've watched a lot of those, plus subscribed and set notifications to "All"). This is, by far, a more fun review type for me. This toy was reviewed on another channel I watch, but it's an arts and crafts channel that mostly reviews craft kits, so it's a different thing. In that review, the stuffed toy's feet were attached to the thing it raises up on by twist ties or something, so if anyone has problems removing the toy, check for that. Love you, Gwenna! (I hope I got your name right. Please correct me, if not. 😊)

“…the wand thing…” *crystal ball makes magical wand noise 😂😂😂 that was too perfect hahaha

I greatly appreciate this. It is on my 6 yo’s Christmas list. I am always unsure of the surprise-type toys that are so popular right now ❤

So.... A furby with extra steps?

I know that someone got this for my daughter for Christmas and I knew absolutely nothing about it. Thank you for this!

I know these were made a while ago, but honestly I need more of them.

Your absolutely awesome I found you watching RU-vid shorts and I was like this is my kinda shit love love love your content THANK YOO FOR BEING REAL AF 🙌🙌🙌🙌

The globe thing could make a nice storage container for the squishville squishmallows

I don't live in the states nor do I have any children ... but I still love seeing you reviewing toys 😁

And now you gotta reset it for the kid lol

Your hilarious w that eyeball

I don't agree with everything you're throwing down, but most is relatable. You're growing on me kid. (1 of 15 and mom of 2 amazing "Biggs", grandma of two "Littles".

I am not a mom but I love this series (and videos on general)

Love your videos, Gwenna and team!

Love these videos! The aesthetic of your channel is more and more comforting!

See... not having children of my own, I lived vicariously through my sister & her children, and I took my job as the bestest auntie on the planet VERY seriously! But, AITA if I would get a deliciously perverse sense of joy when I brought the drums, rock tumbler, and every other noisy annoying toy for those kids, who, tbh, would be just as happy (or happier!) with a different toy! But that wouldn't be NEARLY as fun for ME! LMAO! 😉🤨😂😂😂

So my kids won’t be asking for or getting any of the toys you’ll be reviewing but I’m loving this series anyway! I may send it to my sister-in-law for my niece because she IS into all the “hot” toys this year.

Love the humor….

New sub..saw your shorts (😳🤭) and I was hooked lol x

Thanks so much for this. My 5 yr old niece that I have custody of is begging for this.

Love the reviews. Can u add ages to the products. I know at times toys say one age and its really a different age group altogether. Ty!

I really hope there is more toys to review:)

Gods bless you for these videos!!!

I can’t wait to give this to my granddaughter ... my son will have to do the putting together !!! That makes me happy !

I don't have kids...was maybe planning on buying this for a family member, but I have to say that I'd have been pissed to know I spent close to $85-90 bucks for a talking stuffed animal and some smoke in a plastic globe that lasts 2 mins. Granted I get kids will think it's cool, & that's the point, but honestly, it's only "magical" for that tiny bit of time & then it's useless! Would've been more impressed if there were more opportunities for smoke & "magic"! Thanks for the review (& if the kids want it bad enough, I'm a big ol' softie so my complainin' a$$ will probably still be buying it!)

Not gonna lie but these things were HOT last Christmas and there was actually a limit of how many a customer could buy. People travelled long distances just to find one when we had some stock in. Now they aren’t flying off the shelf as much.

Love the patch!!

Sounded like a seatbelt warning lol

I saw with the cauldron one there was a box with and you could reset and do it over and over again using the box to hide a treat and they do it again. they even sold refillable fog packs too unless they got rid of them idk

What a great series idea :p

What’s the story about the doll? I see a doll with multi colored hair next to the other toys. I like your reviews. You actually answer the questions most parents want to know. Good Job Gwanna.

Love this review! I agree with your analysis but theorize Tag of $69 seems like a lot for what ends up being a small talking stuffed animal.

Not a parent, but my chosen brother has a niece and nephew that I intend to spoil religiously once we're in the same city, so this is helpful.

LOVE the eye patch

Do the Mama Suprises live guinea pig!!!! I am slightly afraid of what's to come, it's already in my basement hiding .

Ok I'm going to love this as I know my daughter is getting one. The cuddly toys kinda remind me of furbys when I was younger

SO I just found out you are a fellow Oklahoman!!!! That's awesome!!

Mama Surprise | Soft, Interactive Mama Guinea Pig and her Hutch, and her 3 Surprise Babies, 20+ Sounds & Reactions, Toys for Kids Ages 4+. I would like to see this one. It’s at target. Thank you

It's a cute concept for sure.

My daughter wants the small version of the Magic Mixies called Mini Mixies.

Is that your daughter's tree angel eye? Lol 👁‍🗨

My niece got the cauldron version last Christmas. I have no clue where the mixie is, but she still plays with the wand and cauldron.

Love this series ❤