The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Microscope is a toy first and a fully-functioning microscope second. It has a 2.4-inch screen, and comes with a reusable slide, reusable tray, and “smart slides” that allow kids to inspect several different microscopic samples (minerals, plant material, human cells, etc.) and watch videos related to them. To be clear, the slides don’t contain actual samples — instead, they’re more like memory cards. Placing a smart slide on the microscope allows you to access that themed content.
This is a great toy for parents and kids. Our 7-year-old tester said, “I liked that you can see things up close and inside.” As a Minecraft fan, he also loved that there was a smart slide with gold on it. The only downsides are that there’s no built-in storage for the slides and there are limited slides, so kids only have certain content they can watch and play with.
Editor’s note: Product information has been synthesized from a review previously published on Mashable. Read the full review here.
