Because trouble comes in all sizes.
CuteMonster Staff 
LEGO has listened to Batman fans. 2016 marks the 50th Anniversary of the beloved 1966 Batman TV series starring Adam West and Burt Ward. On March 1, 2016, LEGO is releasing an elaborate 2500 piece set centered on Batman, the Batcave, his vehicles and mansion.
What kid doesn’t love a fun toy truck? Integrate a real working metal detector into the mix and you have potential for days long adventures. In a “why didn’t I think of that” category of toys, Mattel has produced the Matchbox Treasure Truck. When we were first shown this nifty little vehicle at the 2015 NY Toy Fair, we were blown away by its ingenuity. And now in the spirit of the holidays, we’re giving a Matchbox Treasure Truck away to one of our lucky readers!
Let’s just put it out there. We love Star Wars and can’t wait to see the new sequel, The Force Awakens, next month on opening day. But watching a video of Harrison Ford surprising a series of unsuspecting Star Wars fans who’ve donated to the previous Star Wars/Omaze charity campaign really delights and inspires.
We here at CuteMonster headquarters love Halloween. If somehow the day could be extended to a full month of Halloween activities we’d be all for it. Yet children with disabilities don’t always get to experience the adventure of the annual spooky holiday. That is unless you have a great Dad like Jeremy Miller. His Dad, Ryan Scott Miller, made Jeremy arguably the best Star Wars Halloween costume of 2015. Truly, the force is strong with the Miller family.
There had been rumors floating around about an official LEGO Ghostbusters being released into the wild in the near future. Now it’s official. LEGO announced a release date of January 2016!
We normally are not in the business of posting casting notices but this project came by way of Jodi Collins herself from Jodi Collins Casting. If your kids are from the New York area, this could be a fantastic opportunity. Toca Boca, a play studio that makes digital toys for kids, is seeking awesome boys and girls ages 10 to 15 to become Toca Boca TV’s Kid Ambassadors and Collaborators! The submission deadline is Tuesday September 22nd. Read on for more information.
The latest lineup of fun videos from the web includes a Duck Army, a 2015 Republican debate, and a conversation with a 4 year old. The internet never fails to amuse.
When Nintendo announced the upcoming Super Mario Maker for the Nintendo Wii U, kids young and old reveled in the possibilities. Generations have grown to love the gameplay and adventure of Super Mario. Being able to shape the experience directly opens up a world of limitless fun. Given the popular idea that learning to code should be an integral part of 21st century education, Super Mario Maker offers an intriguing entry into real world applications.
Stumbling upon random fun web videos really makes scouring the internet a winning proposition week to week. A dinosaur, video game, and the Terminator comprise our latest picks.