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toy fair 2008
MAKE Round-Up of 2008 Toy Fair
The guys over at MAKE had a great time at the 2008 Toy Fair, and their round-up post links to all the weird and wonderful things they found there. We've had a look, and collected some of their findings into a gallery. Check it out and you'll find matchstick architecture, VEX robotic bugs, 3D mazes, crystal-growth toys, chemical building-brick sets, and the faintly worrying (and historical) "Mysto Erector." [MAKE]
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By Kit EatonComment by UrbanDEV: @LastVigilante: Lord I apologize, for talking about the bukkake for kids, and be with the starving pygmies down there in... more » | Other threads
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racecars
AI Tech Racers: Danger Dodging Slot Cars
These AI Tech Racers from Tomy are some of the more interesting slot-style racecars we've seen. The cars have built-in sensors to detect and avoid obstacles in their path—provided they have room to maneuver—and as a result, they can fly around a track without being locked into slots. Once started, the cars ride on their own, but you can give them a speed burst or hit the brakes if needed. Hit the jump to see these babies in action. More »
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Comment by gadgetfanatic: @finite_elephant: I'd pay to see that happen. more » | Other threads
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nerf
Hands On Enough Nerf Weaponry to Storm the Pentagon: Vulcan Mini-Gun, Hulk Rocket Launcher and Iron Man Repulsor
Maybe not the Pentagon, but definitely your whole neighborhood. I wanna rage through mine like Arnold in T2, with the Vulcan mini gun on one arm and the Hulk Abomination Blaster on the other—the big missile on it launches w/ enough force to knock a small, wobbly child on their back. My backup duffle bag would carry the Iron Man blaster, before switching to the customizable Recon CS-6 for SWAT-style divide, conquer and obliterate. We also got hands on with a couple Clone Wars guns and the Wii blaster, which actually has a nice build to it. More »
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Comment by takemetoyourtoaster: you know it wouldn't be that hard to buy two of the chain belt things, and then you could study... more » | Other threads
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exclusive
The Biggest Star Wars Collection in the Galaxy
Rob Foster has almost all the Star Wars figures and models known to mankind, Hutts and Bothans. He and his girlfriend share their home with an overwhelming army of Star Wars collectibles, from vintage 1977 figures to full battalions of the latest Storm Troopers and giant Ultimate Collector LEGO models, in and out of their original boxes, in formation or reenacting movie scenes. Amazing 134-image gallery documenting every figure and angle, plus an exclusive interview with Rob after the jump. More » -
toys
Nerf Vulcan EBF-25: Fully Automatic Toy Dart Gun Rambo Junior's Weapon of Choice
The best new Nerf toy out of the entire Toy Fair 2008 lineup is this fully automatic dart gun. The toy is $40, and comes with 25 belt-fed darts, powered by six D-cell batteries (!). Paired with the Mission Kit Tactical Light, this is the kind of base unit a Nerf gun modder could really learn to love. More »
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By Brian LamComment by PhilomenaDemonassa: I would like to know how to put new batteries in the nerf vulcan ebf-25. My son wants to play... more » | Other threads
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eyeclops
New EyeClops Adds Enhanced Zoom, Bug Sucking Vacuum
We just saw the EyeClops lineup for 2008, and it seems your days of magnifying everything in sight just got more fun (not to mention, much grosser). The next-gen EyeClops looks like last year's model but comes with three different zoom lenses, so you can see what your zits look like in 100x, 200x, or 400x. Joining the new 'Clops is a bug-sucking vacuum with a detachable top that can be mounted to any EyeClops (including the new BioniCam model) for hours of insecttorturestudy. The EyeClops is still $50, and the Bug Vac can be yours for $15 when they arrive in the fall. [EyeClops]
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Comment by IvyIsis: I agree with curves...all spiders (and other scary insects) that enter my domain must perish. This is my edict. more » | Other threads
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toy fair 2008
Even Toy Fair Exploits Booth Babes
I was honestly shocked to see this at Toy Fair. I mean, it's about toys. Yet they have this model prancing around in a skin-tight outfit that leaves little to the imagination. More » -
digital cameras
Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera Takes Swimming Lessons to Become Nigh Indestructable
While Fisher-Price's Kid-Tough digital camera was already built to withstand the Guantanamo-level torture your average four-year-old dishes out to their toys, the latest model will hold up to 30 minutes of waterboarding too, despite a rounder, slimmer body. The insides have gotten an upgrade as well, with a 1.3MP sensor (up from 640x480) and 64MB of storage that'll hold 500 closeups of your kid's boogers. [Fisher-Price] -
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d-rex
D-REX Pet Dinosaur Stalks Prey, Bites Your Sister, Doesn't Poop on the Floor
While weren't quite as blown away by D-REX as we were by Elmo Live—"jazz hands" killed our objective judgment—the level of interactivity is pretty impressive for what's supposed to be a dumb child's toy (the kid, not the 'bot). About the size of a small puppy, it behaves semi-autonomously, though it'll follow patterns you pick w/ the remote like guarding your room (if it detects a light change, it goes apeshit) and (cutely) responds to petting, calling and the like. I'm not quite sure it's worth $150 yet, but even in this beta stage, it's damn close, and the fall launch date leaves plenty of polish time. More »
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Comment by GardenaCalyce: They may advertise it for boys. But my 3 year old daughter wants one, and I bought her one. Some... more » | Other threads
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toy fair 2008
Leapfrog Crammer Helps With the Late Night Revision
At some point in our lives, we were cramming for exams that we had no chance of passing. It is unfortunate then that we did not have the Leapfrog Crammer at our disposal, which would have permitted us to create customized digital flashcards for viewing whilst listening to our tunes. More »
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By Haroon MalikComment by skulldriveshaft picasaweb and youtube: So from lazy teachers to lazy students... In this case, this will only be used by kids that actually already study,... more » | Other threads
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green goodness
Hands On Batman Retrofuturetastic H2Go Fuel Cell-Powered RC Car
I always wanted an RC car that didn't eat batteries likeTom Cruise devours babiesthere's no tomorrow. Corgi's H2Go is fuel-cell powered RC car that just needs water and light—a solar panel powers its hydrogen station, which karate chops water into oxygen and hydrogen. The station tank takes about 2 minutes to refill, and a full charge (which takes seconds) nets you about 10 minutes of zoom zooming. And the design? By Luigi Colani, famous for his work with Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. I think it actually looks more like something out of The Big O than Batman, though Big O borrows heavily from the former. Either way, it's pure plastic art. More importantly, they work—some of the hand-built prototypes were a bit twitchy, but most of them were zipping around the track with no problems. More »
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Comment by TorkLugnutz: Does it go fast? Can it turn? Gimme one in a dunebuggy frame a la early 90's Tyco, and I'm... more » | Other threads
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toy fair 2008
C3PO, Indiana Jones, Clone Wars Trooper Life-Size Lego Models Are Awesomely Huge
We just spotted these great, life-sized Lego models of Indiana Jones, C3PO and a Clone Wars Trooper at the annual Toy Fair. We asked how many Lego bricks it took to construct each one, but were told that it was "a big secret." We couldn't care less, they look amazing, and we desperately need some new office furnishings to brighten up the place. Unfortunately, these are just show pieces, and those hoping for a gigantic Indiana Jones Lego pack will have to make do with these (movie spoiler) kits instead. Clone Wars fans get some smaller Lego-loving, too, but we want them so bad, we're going to try and smuggle the life-size models out. Stay tuned for news on the covert operation. Checkout the gallery for a ton of awesome images.
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By Haroon MalikComment by mcjake: Wow, I never thought it would be possible for C3P0 to look even gayer. But then they made him out... more » | Other threads
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toy fair 2008
$140,000 Hot Wheels Is Most Expensive Tiny Toy Car Ever
This $140,000 Hot Wheels car is allegedly the most expensive toy car in the world, created to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Mattel's tiny cars and show why Humanity has way too much free time. Why is it so expensive? As you can see in the glittery images, it is all about the 23-carat bling-bling. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by kevalin11: Holy S--! Diamonds are a girl's best friend, but this girl just thinks that thing is butt-ugly! What bright bulb had... more » | Other threads
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toy fair 2008
LEGO New Clone Wars Sets Will Excite Whoever Gets Excited by Clone Wars
The new LEGO Clone Wars sets announced at Toy Fair 2008, to be released just in time for the new Clone Wars animated movie and TV series, look nice. "Nice" as opposed to awesome giant bombers, ingenious Steam Wars, funny Indiana Jones, good old classic Star Wars or some of the best sets ever. Still, nice. All of them, plus info, prices and the new Clone Wars trailer, after the jump. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Buran: @Kyang: Yeah, true, although the Hind doesn't have the big rollback door that this and the Huey have (it has... more » | Other threads
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batman
Awesome Batman Toy Cape With Pop-Out WingsTurns Kids Into Dark Knight
I've wanted to be Batman since I was a little kid, but I've never had the billions required to hire Morgan Freeman to construct swollass para-military gear for me to wield an overwhelming advantage over ill-financed and poorly equipped common criminals. So, I'm going to have to settle for projecting my dreams onto my future offspring. Step one: Strap Mattel's Wayne Tech Mega Cape on him from the day he can walk. The wings spring out with a single touch, instantly readying him to fly down a staircase and into the ER. $40, June. Health insurance sold separately. More » -
robots
Kota the Triceratops Is Amazing, Eats Deep-Fried Pleos for Breakfast
I'm in awe with Kota The Triceratops Dinosaur, a $300 fully articulated 40-inch-long robot in the shape of a real-sized baby triceratops that, according to Playskool, any kid can ride. Yes. Full size. Baby. Triceratops. Riding. Robot. Really, this thing looks so cool that makes the Pleo look like a bag of bricks. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Die Fledermaus: I am only interested when they have the same thing in a Velociraptor, Though I would accept a Ceolophysis You... more » | Other threads
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speed racer
Speed Racer Race-A-Round Sound Helmet Has Us Saying "Vroom Vroom", Crashing Into Walls
Toy cars are fun, but when it comes to acting out our Speed Racer fantasies we want to feel like we're part of the action. Soon we can with the help of the Race-A-Round Sound Helmet. Moving the helmet in any direction triggers a variety of crashing and breaking sounds, and buttons on its side play phrases from the upcoming movie. Top it all off with the Mach 5 logo in the front, and we could see ourselves driving around with this every day. Now all we need is a car. The Race-A-Round costs $25 and arrives in March. [Mattel]
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Comment by XJ_4x4: @Worf: "I don't have any more time to waste !" And yet, you probably will ;-) ("Go Speed Racer, Go Speed Racer,... more » | Other threads
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batmanmachgogogo
Speed Racer vs. Batmobile Zoomdown: Entire 2008 Toy Lineup Get Us All Revved Up
We've got Mattel's entire line of Batman and Speed Racer cars for 2008, and we hope the movies are as geekgasmic as the toys. The Batman lineup punches all of my little fanboy buttons—not only the entire squadron from The Dark Knight, but the two best Batmobiles ever: from the animated series AND Adam Batwest. Speed Racer's got the Mach 5, its sleeker, zippier successor the Mach 6, plus a battle bus! Check out every one in detail after the jump, then tell us who has the most wonderful toys. More »
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Comment by thefonz101: i never saw the speed racer tv show. somebody explain to me WTF is up with the monkey. more » | Other threads
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robots
New Vex Robotics Kits: Smaller, Cheaper, Chattier, Wireless-er
Remember Vex, the RadioShack robot platform that was going to change the face of home android-army construction? After a spell out of the limelight, it's back with some cool upgrades: the RCR Mini platform is half the size (and at under $100, a third the cost) of standard Vex, and works alone or with the larger set if you want to mix 'n' match. The Wi-Fi Control System lets you wirelessly control hundreds of robots via any computer—Linux machines included—and allows the robots themselves to communicate with one another, so be careful how well you arm them! Pricing and availability details will come out later, but the first hands-on opp will be at Toy Fair, so stay tuned. [Vex Labs]
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Comment by matto: Obligiatory comment welcoming our discount electronic store robotic overlords. more » | Other threads
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toy fair 2008
Hasbro Room Tech Clock Wirelessly Wakes the Lamps in Your Room
Hasbro's Room Tech Clock, which looks like a mix between an iPod and a Goomba, is an alarm clock with a wireless link to the shroom-shaped Room Tech Lamp. When the alarm goes off, two things happen; the alarm clock will either stomp its fists on the table making an awful racket, play back the radio or pump out tunes from a connected MP3 player. Secondly, the Room Tech Lamp, which is styled like a shroom-Martian hybrid, will be activated, bringing illumination to your dank, dingy room. More »
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By Haroon MalikComment by tekka: i've been checking on hasbrotoyshop.com this really doesn't come out until fall? more » | Other threads
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toy fair 2008
Hulk Money Bank Smashes Savings Procrastination
HULK LIKES TO SAVE MONEY! MONEY IS GREEN! HULK IS GREEN! HULK LIKES GREEN! YOU KNOW KERMIT? GREAT FRIEND OF HULK! PUNY BANNER DOESN'T SAVE MONEY! HE SPENDS IT ALL ON NEW PANTS! LIKE JASON CHEN! HULK DOESN'T LIKE PUNY BANNER! HMMMM, HULK LIKES JASON CHEN THOUGH! EXCEPT WHEN HE WEARS BATMAN PYJAMAS! BUT HULK WILL GIVE HIM THIS HULK MONEY BANK ANYWAY! (Editor's Note: it is going to be released at Toy Fair 2008, as merchandising for the next Edward Norton's Hulk movie which, sadly, won't include Lou Ferrigno. — JD) WHO IS TALKING? WHO IS LOU FERRIGNO? WHO IS THE EDITOR? HULK HATES EDITOR! HE SPENDS ALL MONEY IN DRINKS AND GOING OUT! HULK SMASHES EDITOR! [Superhero Flix] -
toys
Lucas Whores Out Indy into Tater of the Lost Ark and We Love It
Move over Optimash Prime and Darth Tater, because here comes Indiana Jones in Mr. Potato Head form factor: the Tater of the Lost Ark, complete with whip, fedora, leather jacket, gold idol and Harrison Fords' Very Own Cheeky Smirk™. It will be announced next month, at the Toy Fair 2008 in New York. [Star Wars Blog]
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