Toys




Tiny LEGO Wonders – New from No Starch Press

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Building large LEGO models will always be impressive, but smaller can be more fun. If you are interested in taking your model building to a miniature level, check out the new No Starch Press: Tiny LEGO Wonders by Mattia Zamboni. This is a 208-page book that features instructions for 40 realistic tiny LEGO models. Full-color

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UGEARS are self-propelled wooden mechanical model kits that assemble without glue

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If you’re looking for a unique gift idea for someone who enjoys putting models together, these models from UGEARS look fantastic. Designed in the Ukraine, these models are made of wood and have complex mechanisms with moving parts. The best part is that you don’t require batteries and you don’t need glue to put them

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Forget about bulky VR headsets, this one from Brando is built into an iPhone case

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The popularity of virtual reality headsets is growing, while the physical size of these bulky accessories remains the same. However, that might be changing if this folding VR headset from Brando is any indication. This 3D headset is actually built into an iPhone case, so it’s easy to use anytime you need a virtual reality

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Play “real” air guitar with the wearable Zivix AirJamz wristband

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We’ve all probably played air guitar at least once in our lives. If you don’t know what it is (do you live under a rock?), air guitar is pantomiming playing an electric guitar just like your favorite guitar hero shredding to a classic song. Anyone can play air guitar, but how would you like to

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Does your Monopoly banker sometimes forget how to count?

monopoly ultimate banking edition gameboard

For all the people who enjoy Monopoly, but suspect that your banker sometimes cheats, Hasbro’s newest edition, Monopoly Ultimate Banking is coming to the rescue. It will have an ATM that tracks each financial transaction in the game. Playing the game is as before, but each player has a debit card. All money transactions are scanned on the

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Swann Xtreem Quadforce 720P video drone review

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I can’t explain why, but I’m fascinated by drones. I think it may be because I’ve always harbored the idea of being a helicopter pilot, but could never afford the schooling. I guess flying a miniaturized version is the next best thing. Previously, I reviewed the Axis Aerius quadcopter, supposedly the world’s smallest drone. I

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VR Shinecon Virtual Reality Glasses review

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Virtual reality headsets like the much talked about Oculus Rift are the next big thing in immersive entertainment and education. Feeling like you’re really part of a game, “traveling” to new destinations without leaving your home and learning new skills from your couch are quickly becoming a reality. Just a few weeks ago, I read an

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Darth Vader spouts a lot of hot air so put it to good use with this humidifier

darth vader humidifier

Our family is in the midst of battling a fearsome foe: the dreaded respiratory virus. It’s bad enough having to deal with the fever, aches, chills, and chest congestion but then we have to breathe the bone dry air. After a fitful night’s sleep, in the morning, it can make you feel like you’ve been

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