Few toys aimed at girls encourage their interest in the STEM fields, but the new American Girl Doll of the Year is helping them reach for the stars. American Girl dolls are designed to introduce girls to different historical eras and different cultural backgrounds by issuing dolls, their introductory book, and a set of accessories […]
In 2015, The Gadgeteer introduced to Makey Makey Go: Makey Makey Go makes your spacebar edible Almost three years later, Makey Makey is back; new and improved. The possibilities are endless with this wildcard of a toy. Turn bananas into a xylophone, your own drawing into a touchpad, play-dough into a game controller, buckets of
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Let me state up front that the Anki Cozmo robot is a difficult review to write. It’s not because I don’t like it (frankly, negative reviews are easy to write); it’s because I really like this robot and it does so many things—most of them silly—that I’m having a hard time deciding what to leave
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I remember back in 1989 when Sony introduced the first AIBO (Artificial Intelligence Robot) to the world, I thought wow I wish I could get one of those. Sadly after about six years and several iterations of the AIBO Sony discontinued the manufacturing of the AIBO. If you missed your chance to get an AIBO
Want a pet but are always on the go? Sony reintroduces the AIBO Read More
Is there such a thing as a premium fidget spinner? You bet there is and it’s the Xero fidget spinner from RocketLife. Let’s take it for a spin! <- You knew I was going to say that right?
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Before fidget spinning was a worldwide phenomenon, people dealt with stress by using other methods that did not include a multi-colored 3-pronged spinner purchased from the gas station checkout line. Back in the day, we used ordinary clicky ink pens to fidget (and annoy our coworkers). If you miss those simpler times, you will rejoice
The original fidget toy gets a makeover Read More
Here’s another sign that fidget spinners are still a “thing”. It’s the Meteorite Fidget Spinner Pocket Knife. This one bladed hollow ground knife features a 2.4 inch locking blade made of Japanese steel.
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Just when you thought that the fidget spinner fad was all played out, comes the Flow Ring from MOZI. This Slinky-like toy is made of steel that pops opens into a tube that can roll up and down your arm. It can also go from arm to arm if you have a BFF with fidget
MOZI is the love child of a Slinky and a fidget spinner Read More
Star Wars nerds from the dark side are going to love the Star Wars First Order Stormtrooper Robot by UBTECH. This robot has augmented reality (AR) capabilities, response to voice commands, can be used for sentry patrolling, and even has facial recognition.
The UBTECH Stormtrooper robot will recognize your face Read More
I’ve always enjoyed building sets like models and construction sets from LEGO, Erector, and more. The Arckit GO Colours is a model building system that is used by schools and universities as a classroom teaching tool of STEM concepts for developing fundamental design skills. But is this set fun to build? Let’s find out.
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I know I’ve said this many times in my articles throughout the years, but I’ll say it again… my favorite part of the day is opening the mailbox or seeing packages left on my front porch when I get home. If you don’t get interesting mail that excites you, Geek Fuel monthly mystery boxes could
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Fidget spinners are so 2015. Don’t embarrass yourself in with public fidget spinning. It’s time to fidget to impress and the Infinity Cube fidget toy looks like way more impressive than balancing a twirling thing on the end of your finger.
Your fidget toy collection isn’t complete without an Infinity Cube Read More
If you like robots and you like building things, then you will probably love Offbits. Offbits are little kits that use parts like bolts, screws, wingnuts, springs, connectors, and more to create quirky cute robot-like characters.
Offbits are cute robot characters that you build from bits and pieces Read More
Teachers will LOVE the PenPOW from Animi Causa because it teaches physics and how stored elastic energy can shoot a projectile at high speed. Ok, they might not really like the PenPOW when the kids in their class start shooting spitwads at each other.
This clip will turn your No. 2 pencil into a slingshot Read More
Do you remember the see through LEGO minifigure model from 4D Master that I wrote about earlier this year? They offer other models too including human and animal anatomy models and kits. But their more “unique” models might be the thing of nightmares, like this balloon dog model kit.
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Fidget spinners are the latest toy craze that doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Instead, other fidget toys are appearing like these fidget cubes that feature your favorite Marvel superheroes.
These fidget toys have super powers! Read More
Yeah, I know… we’re a gadget site. But this is just too good not to share. And you need a new decoration for your office, right? A lot of us grew up watching the soft-spoken Bob Ross on “The Joy of Painting,” where he taught us how to achieve happiness and inner peace by painting
This is the Bob Ross desk ornament that has been missing from your life. Read More
I’ve always been fascinated by miniatures. When we were kids, my sister and I would build our own “dollhouses” from cardboard boxes and furnish them with tiny furniture, books, etc. that we made ourselves from anything we could find around the house.
You’ll need a magnifying glass to play with this toy train set Read More
Why would anyone want a pinball machine out of cardboard? Because you get to build it yourself, it doesn’t require any special tools, doesn’t run on batteries, you don’t have to plug it in, and it will be a one of a kind functioning pinball game.
Build your own pinball machine entirely out of cardboard Read More
Put down your phone or gaming controller and spend some of your free time building something cool like this Peterbilt 389 Metal model from Amusien.
Need a new hobby? How about 3D metal model building? Read More