Entertainment

Just The Right Book: Personalized Book Subscription

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

These days you can get just about anything by subscription, but now there's a business that's put a twist upon something that's always been available in this format, and what they offer makes for a great gift!

Social Media Geek Squad Gets Critical As 'The Social Network' Gains Traction

by Ron Callari

Mark Zuckerberg might criticize the movie folks that produced the unauthorized flick of the birthing of Facebook, but movie critics think otherwise. The National Society of Film Critics went 'social' this week bestowing top prizes to The Social Network in four of its major categories. Director David Fincher, lead actor Jesse Eisenberg and screen writer Aaron Sorkin took home the honors for Best Picture of the Year.

Darth Vader Lego Alarm Clock - Forcing You Out Of Bed

by The Toymaster

From the makers of Lego comes a 9" tall Darth Vader alarm clock to - ahem - Force you out of bed.

The Links Between TV, Social Networks, And Eating Disorders

by T Goodman

Researchers from Harvard Medical School's Department of Global Health and Social Medicine paid a visit to Fiji to study the effects of media, especially TV, on the rise of eating disorders among adolescent Fiji girls. You would think the answer would be obvious... It was not.

Squawk-Activated Computer Games For Parrots: Robots Provide Treats

by Lady Bee

Nothing surprises me about parrots. They are the most uncanny, confounded creatures that ever brought endless joy, humor, and destruction to a home. Very smart, very demanding, and very active, you need to keep them very busy, or they find a way to keep themselves busy... You want to avoid the latter.

Big Dig Ride On Digger Straigtens Out The Sandbox

by The Toymaster

From Reeves International comes the Big Dig ride-on crane, perfect for budding young construction foremen and women and a ton of fun to boot!

Safari Soaker Looks To Be The Exciting Elephant In The Room

Elephant spraying water - just like the Safari Soaker

by The Toymaster

From the MIT toy lab round-up for 2010 comes the Safari Soaker, a kid-powered vehicle/watergun combo.

LCR – The Random Dice Game With Consistent Fun

by The Toymaster

From George and Company comes the simple dice game LCR – fun, addictive, and possibly maddening.

GoPro to Launch World's First 3D Action Cam

by Chris Weiss

Enjoy 3D video at the movies? Pretty soon you'll be able to bring 3D to your own action video thanks to a new 3D expansion kit.

GroupMe: Beta Application Makes iPhone Conferencing Easy!

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

In today's world of remote working, there's a new app that feels like the perfect solution to stay in touch with co-workers all over the place. With my own team located worldwide, I know how hard it is to stay connected and catch people at the same time, but there is a great way for iPhone users to do it now!

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Finding The Fun – Hide And Seek Goes Wireless

by The Toymaster

Combining the ancient art of hide and seek with wireless technology and plush animals equals the Hide and Seek Safari Jr. – fun for kids of all ages.

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UnHear It: The Ear Worm Solution When You Can't Get A Song Out Of Your Head

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

There's nothing worse than getting a song stuck in your head, and you know that there's just no hope in ever getting rid of it, until one creative website came up with a way for you to do so.

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Light Up Your Wheels With The Tron Skatecycle

by Chris Weiss

A unique piece of sports gear dedicated to the next big blockbuster, the Tron-inspired Skatecycle is a geeky but stylish way of wheeling down the block.

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Syma S107 Helicopter – Flight Goes Palm-Sized

by The Toymaster

The Syma S107 helicopter delivers stable, indoor flying fun in the palm of your child’s hand – for under $50!

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Ditch The Old TV Trays: Picnicc Offers A Better Way

by Kim Patterson

Having a big group of family and friends over for a feast can be a great way to enjoy the season (and clear out some of the holiday leftovers). Unfortunately, a lack of space leaves guests to balance plates precariously in their laps while also trying to hold onto a drink and use their cutlery. The Picnicc tray from Uutensil solves this problem.

Razor “A” Kick Scooter Slices Into The Christmas Season

by The Toymaster

Kids don’t really like walking, but it’s a bad idea to let a ten year old behind the wheel. Even bikes are phasing out of popularity, but Scooter company Razor has come up with a fun and portable way for kids to get from point A to point B.

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Box Holidays: Grocery Store Style Vacation Shopping

by Beth Graddon-Hodgson

It's so simple to walk into the grocery store and buy one of those boxed packages that provides you with everything you need to get a full, delicious meal on the table. In a world that thrives on convenience, this type of shopping is very much appreciated by many Americans. Apparently so much so that they've decided to apply this to vacation planning as well.

Bigfoot Stomps His Way Into Heart And Home – Remotely

by The Toymaster

Who doesn’t love Bigfoot? A man-myth, a legend of the forest, he’s entertained children of all ages for decades, and now Fisher Price has created a mini version of the elusive beast for kids to enjoy.

Nerf Warlock Axe Swings In With Oddly-Named Medieval Fun

by The Toymaster

Nerf toys are the gold standard when it comes to weaponry that doesn’t really hurt – guns that fire soft darts, bandoliers that store ammo and now a foam axe that lets kids become their favorite mythical, blade-wielding hero (or villain).

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They Tried to Trick Us! Commercials for Lame Toys

by J. Barker

It is the job of marketing execs to make toys look fun. But the real question is: Is it possible to make the milking of a tiny fake cow into an exciting play experience?

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