Justin told me about these yesterday. He said there is an iDog you can take around with you and clip to your belt. It still has the light up face, and the lights flash when music is playing like the regular iDog. The iDog clip and a shuffle would make a great gift for a [...]

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The Dude Van Playset is designed to be part of the whole “Dude” line of toys and skater action figures. The van opens up and turns into a skatepark with ramps, rails a dance floor and many other cool things kids will enjoy. It comes with a Dude and a skateboard. Both guys think this [...]

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Tyler really wants this game. So my first question was, “What is it?” He explained that you can play music using different instruments. My first response to this was to ask him how many of these instruments we have to buy. Luckily, the answer was none. You can use the controllers you already have, like [...]

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Justin says “There’s two different kinds–plain ones and dream lands ( he meant dream state). With the dream lands you can chat with people.” Word from the parents–Read up a little on these to make sure your computer is compatible and your kids are old enough to appreciate them. U B Funkeys Dream State Starter [...]

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Tyler has to have these robots for Christmas. According to Tyler, what makes them so cool, beside the fact that they’re named Crusher and Buzzsaw is: “You have to make their heads pop off. They talk trash to each other and say things like ‘you’re goin’ down bub.’” B2B Bots Crusher and Buzzsaw $49.99

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We have Nerf wars with our kids. It’s usually us against them (as in life). And we usually win. There’s something so satisfying about telling your kids, “You’re goin’ down!” We talk all kinds of trash and have a ball. We already have several Nerf guns and are going to add these N-Strike Vulcans to the [...]

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This is a Pokemon game for Nintendo DS. Justin really wants it. Here’s why: “You can capture Pokemon without using a Pokeball–it’s that simple.” A kid of few words. Here’s my take: “It got good reviews on Amazon–it’s that simple.” A parent of few words. Pokemon Ranger for Nintendo DS $29.99

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This is the Lego Star Wars Trade Federation MTT. The cool thing about it according to Justin is that it comes with droids. “Two blue pilot ones and two red ones and 16 regular droids.” Justin and his friends like to set up the droids and create elaborate battle scenes. And, since this baby has [...]

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