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The Illuminated Flexible Skateboard

Patra Beaulieu — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:39:04 +0000

We’ve seen cars with ground effects and bike wheels with LED lights, so now it’s the skateboard’s turn to shine. Get set to light up the ramps and sidewalks with the Illuminated Flexible Skateboard. Named among the top 25 Toys of the Year by Parenting Magazine, this is the skateboard that illuminates its responsive translucent deck [...]

Red Tuxedo Morphsuit

Patra Beaulieu — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:22:35 +0000

If you have nothing to wear to the ball and refuse to be caught in a traditional penguin suit, why not slip on the no-hassle Red Tuxedo Morphsuit? I was recently lucky enough to go to a dressy party, and observed that the men who attracted the most attention were the ones wearing red shirts or jackets. [...]

Funglish Game

Hazel Chua — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:36:04 +0000

Funglish Game is a fun guessing game with a twist. It’s not like Pictionary, since no one’s going to be acting anything out. It’s not like the Morphology Board Game either, because no one’s forming any clues from the included set of props and build materials. Instead, what you’ll have in your arsenal are tiles [...]

Candy Cuffs

Patra Beaulieu — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:24:55 +0000

There are several ways to show the world that you’re with someone. You can walk holding hands in a Heart-Shaped Smitten, wear matching Light-Up Robot Costumes, or throw on a pair of Candy Cuffs. Candy Cuffs – The yummiest way to tie up your partner They’re not the most secure of handcuffs, but these Candy Cuffs are definitely the tastiest! [...]

Pictureka Disney Edition Game

Hazel Chua — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:15:45 +0000

It’s a race against time and the other players in the Pictureka Disney Edition Game. The point of the game is to spot the character in the current card. Yell out “Pictureka!” once you spot it so you can keep the card. It follows the same rules as the original Pictureka game, only this version [...]

Sexy Stackers Game

Patra Beaulieu — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:24:40 +0000

We’ve brought you Donkey Kong Collector’s Edition Jenga and the Nightmare Before Christmas Collector’s Edition Jenga. Though Mario scaling the tower to save Pauline from DK is sweet, and Jack Skelly’s love affair with Sally is hard to beat, the said Jenga games are definitely clean games the whole family can play. But here’s the Sexy Stackers Game. It differs from Jenga in that it’s meant [...]

100 Kisses Tickets

Hazel Chua — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:20:20 +0000

Long distance relationships are the worst. In my opinion, I think it’s already hard enough to make a relationship work, even when both parties are living just a few miles apart from each other (or zero miles, if you happen to have already moved in with your significant other.) So keep the sparks alive and [...]

Ultra Stomp Rocket

Hazel Chua — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:49:18 +0000

Electronic, remote-controlled rockets are pretty cool toys, but they can also be expensive. If your little tyke’s clamoring for a rocket of his (or her) own, then you could just choose to go with the Ultra Stomp Rocket instead. It’s a cheaper but still fun alternative to having an R/C rocket. And while you can’t [...]

Nose Flute

Hazel Chua — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:44:00 +0000

Some people create sweet music using the usual musical instruments, like pianos and guitars. Some bang out awesome beats using computer programs and software. And then there’s the minority that sniffles out some harmonies with the help of the Nose Flute. We all know the usual flute is meant to be blown into. But there’s [...]

SnowBoogie Fantom X

Marty Shaw — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:50:16 +0000

Whooshing down a snow-covered hill is one of the most fun ways to spend a winter day, but wouldn’t it be even more fun if you could actually control where you’re going? The SnowBoogie Fantom X solves that tiny little problem by adding handlebars to the traditional sledge. The fine sport of sledging has been [...]

Swirl ‘n Spin Art

Hazel Chua — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:31:44 +0000

There’s art in chaos. There’s beauty in the abstract. And there’s certainly a bit of both in the works of art you can create with the Swirl ‘n Spin Art set. Just pour the paint, spin, and watch seemingly random splashes of paint come together to create a truly unique and abstract piece. The Swirl [...]

Tunnelz Game

Patra Beaulieu — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:31:16 +0000

After years and years of letting our brains rot in front of the TV, some of us have decided to regain control of our long-lost neurons with the help of non-virtual reality brain games. Think of it as physical therapy for the noggin. The Perplexus Epic 3D Game and Sudoku Rubik’s Cube are good examples of brainy games that have been given the GA ’thumbs [...]

Wheel of Portion Cake Platter

Patra Beaulieu — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:27:30 +0000

If you have a hard time portioning out the right sized slice of cake, let the Wheel of Portion Cake Platter solve the predicament. From heart ache to heroics, there’s a slice for every moment on this perfectly portioned ceramic cake plate. Take charge of your desserts because the choice is all yours. In fact, it’s [...]

Breakfast in Bed Vegan Fun Food Soap

Hazel Chua — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:37:03 +0000

Mmm, mmm, mmm. I love waking up to find someone surprising me with breakfast in bed. Of course, I rush to brush first before eating, but being served a scrumptious breakfast takes a whole lot of effort (which I make sure does not go unappreciated by returning the favor with a surprise, home-made lunch box.) [...]

Baby’s First Flowchart

Hazel Chua — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:43:39 +0000

The first flowcharts I ever drew up were for my computer programming class. I probably made some basic ones in my earlier classes, but I probably didn’t take them seriously enough to actually remember them. If you want to prepare your child for his or her future with flowcharts, then you might want to look [...]

Drinking Straw Glasses

Conner Flynn — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:10:59 +0000

The latest item in the world of crazy drinking straws are these Drinking Straw Glasses which take the whole thing entirely too literally and makes drinking a beverage the nerdiest thing ever. This drinking straw is shaped just like a pair of glasses. They come in a transparent color so you can see the action. [...]

Jumping Eyes Skull Phone with Bone Headset

Hazel Chua — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:32:42 +0000

You won’t be able to resist smiling every time you answer the phone, not when you’ve got the Jumping Eyes Skull Phone with Bone Headset. The eyes on your phone won’t be the only one popping out of its sockets; I’m sure people who’ll happen to catch a glimpse of your phone will have their [...]

Pass The Bomb Game

Hazel Chua — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:28:12 +0000

Put some life into the party by playing a round of Pass The Bomb. Contrary to the name of the game, it isn’t a violent game nor does it involve any real bombs. It comes instead with a fake bomb that players pass on to one another. When the bomb explodes, the player who’s holding [...]

Tentacle Inflatable Arm

Hazel Chua — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:28:15 +0000

Blasted barnacles! What’s this humongous thing where my arm used to be? I might be more than just a little inspired with all this pirate talk having just watched The Adventures of Tin Tin last night at the cinema. But really, you don’t have to dress like a pirate in order to find some use [...]

Strain – A Family Game of Competitive Bioengineering

Hazel Chua — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:33:57 +0000

The Strain – A Family Game of Competitive Bioengineering is a game fit for the entire family with a scientific twist. The goal is to create microorganisms by planting various plant parts around it. The one who comes up with the strongest microorganism at the end wins. The name might sound pretty intimidating, but once [...]

LEGO Life Of George

Jack Kieffer — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:28:55 +0000

The LEGO Life of George set is really quite an interesting concept for geeks and children alike. In the box, you receive a Play Mat, many pieces of LEGO fun, and instructions telling you to buy the free application on your iPhone that is titled “Life of George.” Yes you need the application; no they’re [...]

Bean Bag Sled

Patra Beaulieu — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 23:36:45 +0000

When you’re young, sledding down an icy hill can be thrilling, even if you choose to go down sledless. Hitting bumps hard means extra bonus points, and there is no such thing as emergency trips to the chiropractor the next day. As you age though, sledding can be a lot more painful than it used to be. But that doesn’t [...]

Lego Plate Cufflinks

Hazel Chua — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:33:49 +0000

Sometimes, I wear something that makes me smile a little in the middle of my day. I think of it as my own, little private joke with myself. It cheers me up a lot when something bad happens and I feel like things are getting too hard to go on. If you’re a guy, then [...]

Utility Pockets Shower Curtain

Hazel Chua — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:24:38 +0000

Do you often start showering when you realize that you either left your shampoo or shower cap or facial wash somewhere on the bathroom sink? Nothing is more annoying than having to get out of the shower to get whatever it is that you need in the middle of your bath. So to make things [...]