Parents' Guide to PopTarts

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Common Sense Media Review

By Jean Armour Polly , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 8+

Flat with a thin jam filling.

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Why Age 8+?

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Parent and Kid Reviews

age 9+

Based on 1 kid review

What's It About?

This is a companion site for those who love toaster treats and want to play games about them, wear clothes featuring them, and learn trivia such as what year Pop-Tarts were introduced (1962). Some of the games include \"The Great Pop-Tarts Chase,\" where you race to claim a hot Pop-Tart before your friend beats you to the toaster; and \"Yeti's Freezer Challenge,\" which requires players to catch falling frozen Pop-Tarts before they hit the ground and \"thaw.\" Other parts of the site feature current magazine ads, video from the TV commercials, and a store where you can buy a T-shirt with a talking lizard on it (batteries included).

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say ( 1 ):

This is a food product site, fully baked and ready to eat but not a lot of fun to visit. The highlight is the scat-singing lizard, which offers a touch of whimsy in an otherwise ho-hum site. Also, some games are difficult and may be frustrating for younger kids (and even adults!).

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the product that's being advertised and the overall value of the site. Do you think Pop-Tarts are a healthy food? Did you learn anything valuable from the site?

Website Details

  • Genre : Brand Sites
  • Pricing structure : Free
  • Last updated : November 15, 2019

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