Best New Toys and Games

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E3’s Almost Upon Us: Get Ready For The Latest Videogame Tech!

by Arnold Carreiro

It’s that time again! Videogame enthusiasts from all over the world will be tuning in to their favorite gaming websites and video portals from June 11th through the 13th for huge reveals of brand new videogames, technology and other electronic entertainment related goodies. As always, I can’t wait!

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This Summer's Number One Poop Throwing Game

by Bob J

With the warmer weather almost upon us, I can hardly help but be reminded of summers past and the lost innocence of childhood, when long into the evenings, the trees surrounding our happy home full with the raucous laughter of cicadas, my parents and I would challenge each other to a thrilling game of Doody Head.

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Organic, Vegetable Based Wee Can Too Finger Paints Make Creative Time Safe for Babies

by Kim Patterson

Created by two moms, Wee Can Too Finger Paints use vegetable and fruit powders and other plant based ingredients to take away all the worry so that kids and parents can completely enjoy finger painting time.

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A Closer Look at the Mega Man That Almost Was

by Nicholas.Greene

Mega Man X was almost a first person shooter. For one brief moment, Capcom was considering rebooting the Blue Bomber in a way very similar to Metroid. After all, if it worked for Samus, it should work for Megaman, right?

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With $250k On The Line, One Spark 2013 Was An Inferno Of Innovation!

by Arnold Carreiro

Jacksonville, Florida’s huge crowdsourcing event for inventors, innovators and creative dreamers has come and gone, leaving me to showcase the most popular ideas of the One Spark event.

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Etch A Sketch Art - All Grown Up

by Art Outside The...

For many people, myself included, an Etch A Sketch toy is nothing more than a frustrating memory from childhood that convinced me I would never become an artist. But artist Bryan Madden has used those two maddening dials to create unbelievable cityscapes and portraits in his own version of Etch Pop Art. No Shaking Allowed!

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LEGOLAND Hotel Puts The FInal Pieces In Place

by John J. Staughton

For years, LEGOLAND has been an epic destination for kids and kids at heart. With the opening of the LEGOLAND Hotel in Carlsbad, California, when the sun goes down, the fun doesn't have to stop.

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Spotted At WonderCon: Drabbits!

by Jill Harness

A Drabbit is like a dragon and rabbit mixed together, but even better since it will sit on your shoulder.

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Road Kill: Stuffed Animals Are All Grown Up And Seriously Twisted

by Laurie Kay Olson

Gals, if your guys are still teasing you because of your stuffed animals, it is time to get them on the plushie bandwagon with some animals of their own. These adorable, umm, well, formerly adorable critters may be just the thing. They are soft, squishy, and . . . seriously squashed. These toys are not for the faint of heart, but they are for those with a seriously twisted sense of humor.

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We’re Primed For The 2013 National Hardware Show- Are You?

See amazing and new stuff at the National Hardware Show!

by Arnold Carreiro

With nearly 2,500 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in home improvement, lawn & garden, pet care, plumbing, paint and enough helpful gadgets to choke a Home Depot this May 7-9, you bet that we’re excited for the 2013 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas!

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