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 the Transformers, Superman, Batman and Darth Vader do it. Now it’s also time for Pixar’s trash-compacting robot Wall-E to take the shape of a laptop to teach your kids about about maths, grammar and other important stuff.

Young space explorers will discover 15 activities in five modes of play teaching letters, words, math, logic and games. The Wall-E Learning Laptop comes with a flip-down QWERTY keyboard, moving arm controllers, an LCD screen and a “winking” right eye.

The Wall-E Learning Laptop is available from VTechKids.com for $29.99.

(Via Gearlog)

This plug-and-play motorcycle game connects to a TV and translates a child’s leaning motions onto the screen. The left handgrip controls the brakes and a right twist-grip controls acceleration.

The system has nine different play options, including racing games, obstacle courses, bumper cars, motorboat racecourses, and outerspace missions and challenges. Children can also play any of the included games using only the handheld game console for alternate play.

The Plug and Play Motorcycle Game ($99.95) is available from Hammacher Schlemmer.

Don’t miss Uber-Review’s post about The Top 12 Coolest Toys On The Planet – “guaranteed to bring a smile to all kids big and small because deep down inside, all you really want for Xmas is cool toys.”

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.

This wonderful lamp has been placed in the Children’s Ceiling Lights category over at childrenslighting.co.uk. Maybe that’s the “correct” choice, although I would love to have it hanging in just about any room.

The ROCKY Ceiling Light ($91) rocket is designed like something out of a comic book and measures Dia27 x H40/120 cm (min/max).

(Via Retro To Go)

Remember that awesome Superman hanger from yesterday? Wouldn’t it be great to have a laptop in the same style? Now you can…well, sort of.

The Superman Learning Laptop is meant as a tool for kids to learn spelling, mathematics, logic, and more. Pretty much like the Darth Vader Laptop.

Here’s a short video demonstration:

The Superman bilingual laptop is the ultimate learning tool for ages 5 and up! The Man of Steel teaches kids Math, Logic, Spelling, Memory,and much more, with 30 games in English and 30 games in Spanish! Aspiring super heroes can test their mental strength as they learn essential 1st and 2nd grade skills, all while saving the world. The laptop also features an all-new motion-sensing opening device, with amazing light and music effects. Just wave your hand over the big ‘S’ and show everyone your super powers!

Features:

• Wave hand over S-Shield to activate lights and music, laptop opens automatically!
• 60 bilingual learning activities: 30 English and 30 Spanish
• 6 learning categories: spelling, mathematics, memory, logic, games and music
• QWERTY keyboard
• LED backlight for playing in the dark
• Ages 5 and up
• Requires 4-AA batteries (included)
• Product does not have Internet or data storage capabilities

The Superman Learning Laptop is available at Amazon for $36.49.

The RipRoar kit from ToyQuest allows kids to easily produce their own short movies and then uploaded the clips automatically to YouTube.

The RipRoar Creation Station ($100) features a full resolution camera with a mountable green screen, tripod, integrated software and a bonus content CD.

Kids simply record themselves or their friends in front of the green screen and effortlessly produce their own short movie by replacing the green with any background, cutting and pasting video and images, and adding animation and/or music.

(Via The Red Ferret Journal)

The Wholesale company has come up with a smart solution that will let you keep an eye on your baby and satisfy your gadget needs at the same time.

The wireless baby monitor set comes with a 2.5-inch TFT LCD receiver and a high definition IR camera with built-in microphone.

The receiver can use either DC Power if you want to monitor from a set location, or you have the choice of using the built in Li-ion battery to move around at will.

Specification examples:

• Screen: 2.5 Inch TFT LCD Screen 480×234 resolution
• Channels Available: 4 Selectable Channels
• Channel Scan and Channel Skip for multiple Cameras
• Video OUT
• Backlight Compensation: Auto
• White Balance: Auto
• Recommended Range for Objects: 10 Meters 5 Meters IR on
• Transmission Range: 100 Meters without blocks
• Built In Microphone
• Built in 9 IR Lights

The 2.4GHZ Wireless Baby Monitor Set – TFT LCD Receiver + IR Camera is available at Chinavasion with retail prices starting at $105.41 for a +3 order.

The Spider-Man Boombox Backpack may not be the kind of bag you carry to work, but it will probably do wonders for some kids when they need something to carry their school books in.

The backpack comes with a built-in speaker. Simply plug the connector into a portable audio player’s standard headphone jack and your backpack will function as your boombox.

Product Details:

• Spider-Man boom-box backpack has a built-in speaker
• Connects to any portable audio player with a standard headphone jack
• Volume-control dial lets you turn the music up or down
• Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included)
• Roomy main compartment and large zip pouch in front
• Two side mesh pockets
• Padded adjustable shoulder straps
• Padded back for comfort
• Sturdy zippers have black nylon rope pulls
• Color: Black/Blue/Red
• Measures approximately 11″ W x 15″ H x 6″ D
• A Walmart.com online exlusive

Get Spider-Man Boombox Backpack at Wal-Mart for $5 (not sold online).

The Jet Ski Video Game ($70) comes with a 52 inch inflatable Jet Ski simulator. It features wireless game controls built into the racer and realistic 16-bit graphics for the 6 included arcade games.

Just plug the console into the TV and enjoy the fun. But before you get all excited and hit the Add to Cart button, notice the 110 lbs weight limit.

Product Specifications

• Remote game console plugs into TV for instant action
• You can play all games with or without the inflatable jetski racer
• 52 inch inflatable jetski racer with foot pump included for easy setup
• Tilt sensor controls on jetski racer for realistic play
• Wireless game controls built into jetski racer
• Features 6 action arcade games
• Recommended for ages 6 and up with a weight limit of 110 lbs
• Not intended as a floatation device
• Requires 8 AA batteries, not included

(Via Crave)

The iTeddy is a multimedia teddy bear with a 512 MB memory and an SD memory card slot. It will soon be released and the price will be around $122.

The multimedia player on its tummy show video and photos, play bedtime stories, music and games. The player is detachable and comes with a belt clip.

(Toyology via The Red Ferret Journal)

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)

Do you sometimes feel like saying “Eat up in T-minus 10 minutes”? Have a look at the Space Shuttle Dinnerware ($23) with fork, spoon and tumbler.

(Via Stuart Witts)

The fluffy Phone Shape Personal Music Pillow ($15) over at Sears will let your kids fall asleep to their favorite music or e-book.

Just one plug and they can connect their iPod or mp3 player to the pillow and hear their music through the speaker on the side. A zip-mesh side holds the player in place.

• Headrest shape measures 16in L x 5 1/2in D
• Connects to iPod, iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle and all mp3 players
• No batteries required

(Via TFTS)