Lightseekers review & giveaway
Recently we were asked to review Lightseekers, and I’ll be honest with you, having never heard of them before I didn’t have a clue what they were! On reading further I saw that they are hotly tipped as the must have toy on every child’s wish list for Christmas 2017, and a highly anticipated toy line from Playseekers and TOMY.
So what are Lightseekers?
Lightseekers is far more than just a game: it’s the fusion of fantasy and reality powered by a proprietary technology platform that integrates video games, smart action figures with artificial intelligence. The range includes, smart figures, accessories, augmented trading cards and more – all compatible with the Lightseekers app.
In simple terms it’s basically a free game which you can download and then buy action figures and cards to make it even more fun!
What do you get?
We were sent the Lightseekers Mari Starter Pack to review. Harnessing the elements of Lightning, Water, and Air, the fun–loving but fierce Mari always bring the storm wherever they go.
The pack consists of –
- Mari action figure
- The Fusioncore – instantly connects your smart action figure to the Lightseekers game, delvering real-time two way interaction between your hero and the game.
- Aquadart Crab – Drench you enemies from afar! In-game stats and abilities are stored within, making your weapon uniquely yours.
- 5 augmented reality trading cards – exclusive Hero and Item cards and 3 Super Powerful Combo cards. Play in the Trading Card Game and Scan for In-Game Rewards and Abilties.
- Unique Tribute Card – scan and share with friends to increase its power.
How to play
Mari is powered by his FusionCore, an Octagon shaped rechargeable pack which clips onto the back of the figure. It charges by a simple USB cable, included, which I love as it means we don’t need to spend a fortune on batteries!
One the figure is charged it’s as simple as downloading the Lightseekers app……
Connecting the figure via blue tooth…..
And you’re good to go!
The kids loved that Mari lights up and also speaks throughout the game, and you can move Mari in the game by moving the figure itself – amazing!
There are countless missions and games to play, all by touch screen or moving the Mari figure. You can also buy a variety of add-ons such as starter packs, extra weapons and accessories and even a second figure, Jax.
The verdict
For my youngest three, aged three, four and five, this was a little too advanced. They actually loved the Mari figure but they were happier playing with it in the Barbie house or battling with Paw Patrol pups. Meanwhile Lewis, at thirteen, was too old for the game and found the figure a little childish. I think this would be best suited to maybe 7-12 year olds, and for that age range it really is amazing!!
I can totally understand why Lightseekers are hailed as this years hottest toy, the way that technology has advances is mind boggling, and I know in just a couple of years time my children will be wanting to collect every last bit of this range!
Win!!!
To win a Mari Starter Pack PLUS a Storm Starter Pack (not shown here), simply enter via the link below! Winner will be notified via email at close of competition on November 19th.
This looks amazing, I think my girls would love this.
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I think they look great!
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looks amazing
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I think they are fab. Would love to win for my sons x
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these look a great tech toy
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I think they look like great fun. My kids would love them.
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Love them as my boys think they are fab!
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I am not too sure at the moment. But yes I think you have the right age group 7 – 12 years.
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looks good
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Look great fun would like to play myself
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this is very original and cool – i would love to have a go
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Lightseekers looks similar to other collectible games which my kids can’t get enough of so I’m sure this will be equally popular!
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looks good 🙂
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Looks great, and good that the game is free to download!
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Its looks great and so much fun!
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Very different we want one
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i think they look cool
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It looks great, I think my son will absolutely love all the different elements and gameplay types
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it loooks fabulous
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My son is 8 and loves toys to life games like Skylanders and Disney Infinity so I think he’d love to try Lightseekers.
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this is the first i’ve heard of them. i think they look great.
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They look great in the photos however I shall give a better opinion when I have seen them in the flesh
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They look fab, my grandson would love them
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they look fantastic
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not seen these before, they look great! I know my little Grandson would like them!
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They look absolutely amazing
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They sound fun new to me and exciting
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The look like lots of fun, my children would love them xXx
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Awesome!
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They look like great fun.
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Fabulous we’d have great fun
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I think it sounds fantastic and I know my nephew would love it!
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Looks like this is going to be the new craze especially for boys. My son would love this.
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I think they are amazing, encourage imagination, I can see them being as popular as Skylanders
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This looks like so much fun and I love the way the figures are so interactive!
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They look like fun and a way of playing but still using tech
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These look awsum
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Looks great, very colourful!
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I’ve heard of these and they look great….I think my little nephew would love them!
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What a great idea, I am sure I would play with it as much as my daughter
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Very good, my young ones really like them and they are on the christmas list!
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I never heard of it before but it sounds great. I can see my son having hours of fun with it. Thanks for sharing.
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they look amazing!
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I think lightseekers look like a really fun and interactive toy
They look very detailed and fun
My nephew would love this
they look great x
I think my kids would like these – it looks like their sort of thing and if I won they would be kept for Christmas
They look great
Only recently came across them via the internet. Always good to come across new products, as they do say variety is the spice of life.
My son would enjoy playing with these
Looks like something my Son would definately been interested in.
They look super cool! 🙂
I really like the augmented reality with the Lightseekers…adds a whole new dimension to play 🙂 x
Looks really cool.
These look fantastic not seen anything like this before
They look fantastic. My grandson would love them
I think they’re incredible! Like you I am amazed at how technology has developed over the last few years.
These toys take playtime tech to a whole new level! This is certainly where the future of toytime is heading! Would love to win I’m betting this set could tech me a new trick or two…
They look great fun, my nephew would love them x
It looks like great fun, it would definitely keep the kids entertained
They seem like a really fab interactive toy, I know some tiny humans who would love them
i think they look fabulous and I love that you can continue to collect further figures and cards
oh my grandaughter would love this x
I think this sounds and looks amazing especially for children to enjoy.
I think it looks really good
there good but my kids think there awesome! x
they look super fun
My son thinks they are brilliant – so I do too
My son is really excited about lightseekers as they are similar to his other passion Skylanders
My grandsons would love these
it looks really cool and would make me a very popular uncle
A great gift for grandson, anything different is a yes for him
Love the look of this
The look fab, my boys would love them!
These look amazing, i think my boys would love them ??
I love them and I know that my grandson would too!
look good
looks awesome I bet my 2 boys would them
They look great im sure the kids will have loads of fun with these
They look super cute , my nieces will love them
Wow this looks amazing ?
I suspect that the children wouldn’t get them to themselves in our house as dad is very keen on helping. They really are fab.
my boy loves them I’m sure he would love this x
they are quirky and look like fun
I think my grandson would love them
They look great, and I know my nephew would love these if I won. Thanks for the competition.
Not seen them before but what a great idea. I know my great-nephew Maxx would love them.
looks like a lot of fun
thee look great – reminds me a bit of the disney infinity things
Really fab!
They remind me of Skylanders, which were very popular, so they should do well.
The Lighseekers looks similar to the Skylanders, the Mari figure looks friendly and nice enough to display on a shelf.
Looks a great piece of tech my nephew would love this xx
I have never seen them before but definitley something that my girls would have hours of fun with.
They’re quirky and bizarre, and I think my kids would love them!
I like how it would suit my 7 year old nephew.
I like them
I think they are very cute. Think my daughter and her friends would enjoy playing whit them x
I think they are great kids will love them
This looks fantastic, I think my little boy would absolutely love them!
i think it looks amazing my son loves these type of games
These look fabulous, something else for Santas list. maybe
they look great x
they look brilliant my nephew would love them
I’ve been looking for ideas for Christmas presents, I had not actually heard of them before reading your post but they look fantastic! Right up my sons street and they look good quality too as they will naturally get bashed about especially having a younger sister around!
We met the LightSeekers team at the Digital Kids Show yesterday, they were fantastic! My kids were really taken with the game and downloaded it as soon as they got home!
it looks great would keep my kids happy
They look great : )
This would be soo much fun for my Nephew for Christmas x
I think they are great. My nephew would love them
My lads have mentioned them before now, love the sound of them!!
Lightseekers sound like the perfect game to keep the kids busy this Christmas.
Beyond adobrale 😀 My daughter would love this!