Toys

Build a globe that automatically rotates when exposed to sunlight

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This looks like a fun do-it-yourself project for you or your kids. It’s the D.I.Y. Solar Wood Globe from Brando. The kit comes with everything you need to construct a globe of our planet that rotates when it’s exposed to sunlight. The base is made of wood and the globe is made of plastic. A small […]

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@Ozobot is a color reading robot for kids #ozobot #Lucky7 #ad

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ozobot. All opinions are 100% mine. As a parent, you quickly realize your child can learn important lessons and skills through playing.  Toys don’t have to look like homework to help you learn.  They can even take the shape of cute little color-reading robots,

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Build a steampunk clock with alarm

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We’ve told you about these ultra-cool steampunk clocks with Nixie tubes displays.  Nixie tubes are “the LEDs of yesteryear” that used to be used for displays on scientific equipment, voltmeters, counters, and control panels.  They’re no longer in production, but ThinkGeek found some limited-edition kits that let you build your own clock with an alarm function

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Ghostbusters Stay-Puft Series Marshmallow Blaster review

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“Funny us going out like this—killed by a 400-foot Marshmallow Man!” Of my favorite movies (and there are many), Ghostbusters has always been on my short list. It has action, ghosts, special effects and best of all, a near constant barrage of quotable one-liners from the top-notch cast. (“Tell ’em about the twinkie.”) And while marshmallow-flinging

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The SKEYE Nano Drone is small enough to balance on your fingertip

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Didn’t get that killer drone you wanted for Christmas? Drone you wanted too big or too expensive? TRNDlabs may have the perfect alternative for you with the SKEYE Nano Drone. The SKEYE Nano Drone is a 1.57 x 1.57 inch drone designed for indoor or outdoor flight. The SKEYE Nano Drone features: Throw To Fly

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This mega sized Rubik’s Cube-like puzzle will make your head explode

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I can remember when the original Rubik’s Cube came out back in the 80’s. I had to have one and quickly became frustrated when I couldn’t solve the colorful 3D cube puzzle. I’m not too proud to admit that I finally cheated and found some step by step instructions on how to solve it. Now I

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Make your own Star Wars crossguard lightsaber with free 3D printer files

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past week, you have surely seen the movie trailer for Episode VII of the Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The biggest buzz about this movie sneek peak is the awesome new lightsaber that has two mini lightsabers that project from the hilt after

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LEGO will soon be offering a Big Bang Theory set, but you can get your hands on unofficial sets now

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One of my favorite TV shows is The Big Bang Theory. What’s not to love as it features a group of geeky friends that like all the same stuff that I do: computers, gadgets, video games, comic books, etc. Fans of the popular TV show who are also fans of LEGO showed their support by

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Regan Arts Virtual Reality Beginner’s Guide and Smartphone VR Viewer Toolkit review

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I’m a big Star Trek fan and always wished that the holodeck was a real thing instead of a fantasy created for a TV show. The idea of being able to walk into a different world with a flip of a button sounds so cool. Imagine being able to visit the Sydney Opera House in

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Create your own Sharknado in your living room

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Air Swimmers are helium filled durable nylon balloons shaped like a great white shark, bass or clownfish (aka Nemo). They are controlled with a battery powered infra-red handheld controller that has a 40 foot range to let them “swim” through the air with life-like motion. The fish are 57 inches long and 36 inches tall and are

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Join the dark side with your own posable Darth Vader metal figure

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Star Wars geeks will love this one. It’s a 5 inch tall Darth Vader figure from Herocross made of a hybrid metal material (not sure what that means exactly) with over 15 movable joints. The figure comes with four interchangeable hands to give Darth different gestures, a lightsaber (of course) and a display stand. The

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PlayTape lets your child (or you) lay down roads or train track quickly and inexpensively

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PlayTape is a roll of tape similar to painter’s tape that looks like a 2-lane blacktop road or railroad tracks. It’s a low-tack adhesive tape that is easy to tear and sticks to any flat surface without leaving behind sticky residue. Kids can stick it to hardwood or low pile carpeted floors to create race

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