The Smart E Bear lets you connect him to your computer via USB. Then, once you have synced him with the downloadable software, he will start talking to your kid – by name.

He’ll sing and tell stories and play games with your urchins in English or Spanish – all you do is load up the content you want, and your child triggers Smart E into action by squeezing his paw.

And here’s the kicker: sure Smart E Bear is preloaded with tons of good educational content, but (like iTunes), you can always download more (even new languages for him to speak and teach your geeklings). This means that Smart E Bear can evolve and grow as your children do. He’ll be their friend, teacher, and teddy bear for all time. And when your children move off to college and say they’ve outgrown their Smart E Bear – then you can finally have him back all for yourself.

Features

• Dozens of stories, games, and songs preinstalled (thousands more available from Smart E Store).
• Child interacts with content by squeezing Smart E’s paw.
• Multi-lingual (English and Spanish included; French and Chinese available for additional download)
• Fully expandable with downloads from the Smart E Store.
• Included database of over 1,000 boy and girl names means Smart E Bear will be able to call your child by name!
• Customizable interactions to become more complex as your child ages.
• Connects to your computer via USB cord.
• Auto run installs software interface (Windows XP, Vista or Mac OS X 10.4 or later)
• Very soft and huggable.

The Smart E Bear is yours for $59.99 over at the ThinkGeek website.

We’ve seen Darth Vader and Superman doing it, now it’s time for Optimus Prime to teach your kids a thing or two about maths and grammar.

Cool Transformer graphics and sounds keep things fun while teaching math, spelling, logic and memory games. Personalize the experience by adding child’s name, spelling lists and math problems. Also features real-time English to Spanish Translation of select words and instructions.

Features:

• 6 learning zones with 36 fun activities, including great games like Hangman, Word Jumble, Snake and many more.
• Personalize with child’s name, spelling lists and math problems.
• Authentic Transformer speech and sound effects.
• SMART chip technology auto-adjusts difficulty based on player?s performance.
• QWERTY keyboard with special function Transformers hot keys.
• Measurements 7″W x 8″H x 3.5″D.
• Uses 4 “AA” batteries, included.

The Transformers Trans-Portable PC is available at eToys for $29.99.

Electric toys that seems to whisper “I am your father” to your kids is nothing new. But it’s never quite been with the same authority as the Star Wars Darth Vader Laptop – an educational tool shaped like the helmet worn by Anakin Skywalker’s alter ego. Hidden inside is a mini QWERTY keyboard and a light sabre.

Select activities with the ultimate light sabre. Light sabre extends at a push of a button. Light sabre has motion sensors so that when the player swings the light sabre it plays sound effects as the light sabre moves. Choose if you want to be a Jedi Knight or Sith Lord and light sabre will reflect your choice. Packed with exciting games to train reflexes, typing and rhythm. Develops hand-eye coordination, memory and music talents. 50 English games. Audio jack to plug and play quietly. Batteries: 3AA.

No word on pricing.

(Via TFTS)