The boys’ friend came over yesterday and he has the new Nintendo DSi. It was a big hit.
One of the main cool new features is a camera. You can take a photo of someone and then embellish it with things like hearts or googly eyes right there on your DSi. The guys had a lot [...]

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Lightsabers just seem to be toys that never go out of style. My son was playing with them with his friend just the other day. They each had two swords and were having a blast.
This is a two-saber set. You get the Classic Duel collection that includes Jedi (Obi) versus Sith (Anakin). The saber extends [...]

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First of all, the Wolverine Electronic Battle Claw is a weapon toy. My kids are all about the toys they can use to do battle.
Secondly, it makes cool slashing sound effects. And finally, and maybe the most cool thing of all…the claws are retractable. What kid wouldn’t love that?
Wolverine Electronic Battle Claw $24.99
X-Men Trilogy (X-Men/ [...]

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The boys are getting old enough now that letting them use a camera doesn’t totally scare me. Letting them use my brand new Nikon D40 DOES scare me. That’s why we’re looking at this Canon PowerShot.
This camera is just enough camera for a kid who’s starting to get serious about taking pictures. It’s an 8 [...]

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This is it. The coolest Nintendo DS case around. My son’s friend has it and I have to say I agree.
There’s a place for your DS, your games, etc. It has a shoulder strap so you can carry it WHILE you’re playing your DS, and you can fit a ton of games in it.
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My kids just got back from the pool tonight (it was over 90 degrees here in Austin today!) and were raving about their toypedo pool toy. They said I should be sure to put it on their blog.
The toypedo can glide up to 40 feet under water. Just throw it and watch it go. Kids [...]

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My kids just had a chance to play Rayman Raving Rabbids at a friend’s house today. They loved it! Seriously loved it.
It’s wacky and funny and very different. My youngest said our friend had “the rarest games.” This is high praise indeed.
Rayman Raving Rabbids for Wii $16.99

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Justin’s Nana got a couple of these for him when we visited Louisiana during spring break. He loves them and we still have them marinating in a couple of glasses on our kitchen counter.
The Hatch and Grow aliens come in an “egg” that hatches when submerged in water. It cracks and opens slowly. This is [...]

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The tattooed look is hot. Especially for clothing. Ed Hardy’s sneakers sport stylish tattoos on a camo background.
Your kid will love these (no laces!) and wear them until they fall apart.
Ed Hardy Little Kid/Big Kid Lowrise Sneaker $54.99

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One of the neighbor’s kids got moon shoes for his birthday. Every kid on the street has had them on.
They are a hit. The kids are sproinging all around in them.
Moon Shoes $35.99

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