The Giz Wiz Show #2081, Recorded Thursday Feb 26, 2026

On February 20th, 2026 The Giz Wiz Show reached it’s 20th Anniversary! It’s one of the longest running podcasts in the country! And in all those years, the quality never changed. It never got better! But we do have fun gadgets, a great chatroom, and actually learn stuff, sometimes!

More fun stuff from Toy Fair 2026.

We Look At Two Thames & Kosmos’ Toy of the Year finalists

The SolarFlower – there are four solar flowers available and they use an interchangeable building system. Mix and match petals from other SolarFlower sets to create new and unique flowers. Kids learn as they build and explore mechanical systems like motors and planetary gears and discover how solar cells generate electricity. When the kit is completed these motorized flowers have petals that spin, thanks to the power of the sun. (Or a flashlight or most indoor lighting.) The movable solar cell with suction cup allow kids to move it closer to a natural power source.

And for something a bit more invovlved —- The V8 Race Car!

When a child assembles the V8 Race Car they discover how it works from the inside out with this stunning retro-style build. Expertly engineered model includes a real, working four-speed manual transmission, eight-cylinder engine, rear wheel differential, left- and right-hand drive steering, and shock-absorbing suspension. A completely visible engine allows them to see firsthand how the parts work together. 233 pieces — shipping in June.