Toys

Laser Safe Affords Kids Freedom to Store Treasures

by John P. Barker

When it comes to privacy, kids get the short end of the stick. This little toy allows kids a "safe" place to store their valuables (you know... things like rocks, stickers, action figures, etc.)--all with a cool whiz-bang-neato security system.

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Recycled Computer Key Cell Phone Charms from Japan

by Steve Levenstein

Recycling Computer Keyboards, One Key at a Time

There are few things modern workers & players look at more than their computer keyboards. These cool key charms strike a note of comfortable familiarity while keeping techno-waste out of our landfills - one key at a time.

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Human Hamster Ball Makes Walking on Water a Reality... Sort of

by John P. Barker

Want to walk on water? Well, with a little practice... maybe more like a LOT of practice... The Inflatable Water Ball may let you do just that!

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Stunt Granny: A Myth in the Making

by John P. Barker

Want to see an eighty-year-old woman on a motorcycle hurtle through a blazing hoop of fire? Well... you might not find that here. But rest assured: this Stunt Granny has the guts to jump INCHES into the air!

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Bath Bombs Turn Your Hot Bath Into a Deep Fryer

by Steve Levenstein

Shouldn't every bath time be a Happy Bath Time? Wizland thinks so, and to ensure there are more bubbles than troubles, offers up bath bombs which reveal Fried Foods and Sweet Donuts. Mmm, donuts...

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World's Smallest RC Hovercraft Really Blows!

by Steve Levenstein

Hover-Q Radio Controlled Desktop Racer Rides on Air

Hovercraft are cool; personal ones are even cooler. Now Japan's Takara Tomy has introduced the Hover-Q: a miniaturized, radio controlled personal hovercraft that blows away the competition!

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10 Quirky Pencils, Pens, And Funky Sharpeners To Entertain You

by Must Love Gadgets

For all the sophisticated gadgets I write about, I am most delighted by simple things. I have a favorite Big Red pen, a bunch of number two pencils, a Magic Rub eraser and a few manual pencil sharpeners I got at Disneyland. These are my writing, drawing, and book keeping staples and I delight when I can escape from my computer and use them.

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What A Kick! The Kong Cat Kickeroo

by Lady Bee

Who knew that Kong would come up with the perfect wrestling toy for a cat?

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Love Your Barbie The Alfred Hitchcock Way

by John P. Barker

"The Birds" Barbie. Hitchcock would be proud that his motion picture classic has been adapted into a child's toy... wouldn't he? I'm a little on the fence with this one...

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What Do Hamsters Want For Christmas?

by Lady Bee

Now, there are new toys for hamsters and I think they are safer designs than the hamster ball, because they contain wheels. A wheel gives a small animal an exact place to step. He can establish a rhythm and be secure that when he slows down or speeds up, his options remain the same.

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My Dog Loves This Cat Toy! Weazel Ball Product Review

by Lady Bee

The Weazel Ball is a toy for cats, and it's an ingenious toy. If you know cats, you will think, "Ah, this is the perfect toy for a cat," but your cat may not agree. Perhaps a little coaxing may help.

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The Force is Unleashed on the Wii! - Product Review

by John P. Barker

Wanna unleash your inner Yoda? The innovative control system of the Wii allows for quite an immersive Star Wars experience with The Force Unleashed.

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Santa License Helps Kids Believe

by Dustin Brady

What did you do the Christmas your child questioned the existence of Santa Claus?

Ate Santa's plate of cookies? Dressed up as Kris Kringle? Dropped a white glove in the living room?

Didn't work, did it?

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ZOOBs Offer Some Speedy Creativity

by John P. Barker

Want a way to trick your kids into working on their eye/hand coordination? This cool ZOOB vehicle kit may just be the answer.

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Advent Calendar Legos? What????

by John P. Barker

I consider myself reasonably intelligent and well-educated. But I had no idea what an Advent Calendar was. And when Lego started producing an Advent Calendar set, I had to dig in and do some research. Let's just say that my tiny brain can't quite wrap around the concept...

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Tiny 'Mini Bee' RC Helicopter Stores in the Remote

by Steve Levenstein

Small Wonder - Mini Bee Radio Controlled Helicopter

A radio-controlled chopper that's anything but a whopper, the new Mini Bee will provide tons of fun. It's so small, it stores in its own remote control!

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New Robot Dances Better Than I Do...

by John P. Barker

I'm starting to get a complex. There now exists a robt that can dance better than I can. Well... to be fair, a half-eaten bag of Doritos can dance better than me. But I have to say this: Move over John Travolta! This robot owns the dance floor!

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A 61 Key Piano That Fits In Your Pocket - The Yamano Hand ROll Piano

by Must Love Gadgets

Musical bands used to be restricted to practicing at their keyboard player's house or studio. With the advent of electronic pianos, the largest keyboard instrument became portable. Oscar Peterson would have loved this: a piano so portable, you can roll it up and put it in your jacket pocket! The Yamano Hand ROll Piano is also digital!

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Top Child's Product of 2008: Maru Doll Celebrates Diversity

by Pria Ingrum

iParenting Media recently awarded the New Maru Doll 2008's Greatest Product. iParenting.com, part of Disney, is a media site with a respected program that recognizes the top products in children's industries.

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Ready for a Simulated Head Wound?

by John P. Barker

Get ready all of you video gamers out there! The HTX Helmet will take you to the next level or gaming realism--via punching you in the head!

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