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Time Toys

2016

A group of middle school kids stumble upon a chest full of incredible toys from the future. The discovery takes them on an adventure using their newfound toys to save their neighborhood and ultimately the world from a maniacal corporate madman. In the process, these "loser" kids learn they have the qualities they thought they were lacking all along.

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Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Futuristic toys are central to the plot, but no real brands or direct purchasing message is identified.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild insults or name-calling may occur among the children, but no strong language is identified.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild tension involving the villain's threats, but not designed to be frightening.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Features mild sci-fi action and cartoonish conflict between children and the antagonist.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The characters overcome their insecurities to save their world.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Inventive futuristic toys drive imaginative adventure, experimentation, and problem-solving.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The synopsis identifies a group of middle-school children but provides too little detail to confirm broad, well-developed representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The story may encourage curiosity, invention, and teamwork, but teaching factual knowledge is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Cooperation and loyalty between friends are core elements.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong emphasis on friendship, believing in oneself, and standing up against wrongdoers.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists grow into responsible and brave individuals.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Time Toys would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Time Toys, and what caused that change?
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