lego mindstorms nxt 2.0
The Lego Minstorm series is about taking the popular Lego series to the next level, aimed at children from 10 years and up the Lego Mindstorm nxt 2.0 is a combination of Lego and computer technology to create Robots that are able to Talk move and even see, the lego mindstorms nxt 2.0 has an incredible 619 pieces but you should be able to complete a kit and have it fully working within 1 hour,

The highly inteligent Lego Mindstorm bricks have a 32 bit processor-matrix display, input and output ports, USB and bluetooth connection ports, for this particular model alone there are around 95 positive reviews of which the average rating is 4.5 out of 5.

The lego mindstorms nxt 2.0 is aimed at older childrem but adults would also find it a fantastic present and is sure to be on the list of best christmas toys for this year, Creating a MINDSTORMS robot is challenging — but not too difficult — with an illustrated step-by-step booklet and software showing the way.

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The booklet gives you instructions for building a basic “Quick Start” robot only, which is an easy introduction to the MINDSTORMS experience. This robot took our two adult testers about 30 minutes to build and 30 minutes to program. After that, they spent a lot of time just playing with their creation and testing its abilities.

Once you master the basics of MINDSTORMS, you’ll need to use the included software to get instructions for more advanced creations. You can also use the MINDSTORMS web site to find instructions for many other robots, or you can create robots on your own. No matter what you choose to create, the principles are the same: just build the robot using the LEGO elements in the kit, and program it on your computer using the software. Then watch your robot come alive.

MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 features the latest in robotic technology: an advanced programmable microcontroller, Interactive Servo Motors, smart sensors, icon-based drag-and-drop programming software, interactive challenges, and wireless Blue tooth and USB connections — all the smart technologies you need to create your custom robot.

First, the brain of the MINDSTORMS robot is NXT, an intelligent, computer-controlled LEGO brick that features a 32-bit microprocessor, a large matrix display, input and output ports, and a speaker.

Second, three Interactive Servo Motors give you precise control over the robot and ensure that the robot moves with precision — the built-in rotation sensor can measure one-degree steps.

Third, there are four robotic sensors. The first is the Ultrasonic Sensor, one of two sensors that gives your robot vision. You can use it to make your robot avoid obstacles, sense and measure distance, and detect movement.

And fourth of all, two Touch Sensors give your robot a sense of touch. They detect when they are being pressed or released, and you can use them to make your robot pick up things or act on command. For example, by pressing a Touch Sensor you can make your robot walk, talk, close a door, or turn off your TV.

There’s also a Color Sensor that functions three ways: it distinguishes colors — black and white, as well as a range of bright and pastel colors — it distinguishes light settings, and it can be used as a color lamp.

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And finally, the MINDSTORMS Software lets you program your robot. Use the software to create a program, and then download the program to the NXT by using the USB cable or the wireless Blue tooth connection. Mac- and PC-compatible drag-and-drop software gives you 16 building and programming challenges, from beginner to expert.

Overall, this set scores an excellent rating for its clever design elements. Our testers enjoyed the way the set brought a new level of interaction to their LEGO experience, and appreciated how easy it was to create their first robot. They also loved the way this set encourages inventive play — all the cool hardware that makes up the set can be used to build any robot you dream up. Finally, our testers liked how this set offers a great balance of learning and fun, and encourages interest in science, computers, and engineering.

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Fisher-Price Imaginext Mega T-Rex

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Mega T-Rex is partially motorized and features several moving parts. With a touch of the button on his back, T-Rex comes to life: he throws his head back, opens his jaws, and lets out a ferocious roar. His arms and tail are also animated. One unfortunate downside is that the motor is quite loud and can muffle T-Rex’s roaring sound. However, the end results are worth a little extra noise pollution: T-Rex’s movements are very convincing and are sure to captivate the imaginations of young children.

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Mega T-Rex is designed to spark your child’s natural creativity and imagination. The toy’s motorized parts, sounds, and accessories give kids plenty of imaginative options. Younger kids will be charmed by the dinosaur’s stylized, cartoonish look and his bright colors. Older children will love pitting Mega T-Rex against their other toys in play battles. They might imagine T-Rex stomping over a prehistoric landscape–or they can snap on his armor and be transported to an exciting futuristic universe where dinosaurs still rule

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Matchbox Smokey The Fire Truck

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Smokey the Firetruck is a lovably fire truck fom matchbox toys is an interactive toy that will respond to your childs movements, smokey has different modes of play, when on all six wheels the truck is in truck mode, by pulling back on the lever smokey will stand up in character mode  and run through different songs, you may have to operate the lever a few times to get him to go through the full set of songs, ful further on the lever and you will be able to fire the water balls to help put out the fire, , Smokey follows closely in the footsteps of the much loved stinky the garbage truck and is great fun for children of age three years and up,

Using motion sensors and sound activation, Smokey is always on alert. He knows how to say over 95 phrases and can sing 4 different songs. He won’t sing every time, so keep raising and lowering him if you really want to hear him. Though he’s always ready to play, Smokey will fall asleep if you leave him alone long enough. Press his lights or push him around to wake him up again!

What’s in the Box

Assembled toy, “water” balls, four C batteries, and instructions for use.

Matchbox Smokey The Fire Truck

Product Description

Joining Rocky the Robot Truck and Stinky the Garbage Truck is Smokey The Fire Truck. Smokey is a freewheeling friend with movable hoses that spray water mist and expandable ladders and sensors that respond to a child’s movements. Smokey is a real working fire truck brought to life. This interactive buddy talks, tells jokes, eats, exercises and sings. Kids will love interacting with their new friend.

• Product Dimensions: 13 (L) x 8.5 (W) x 13.5 (H)
• Age: 3 to 7 years

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there are a few things however to note when taking smokey out of his box the packaging is very well done and it could take some time to get him out, there is also a small piece of plastic that holds smokey in the upright position while he is in the box and if you do not locate and remove iut he will not go through the functions, there is no mention of this in the instructions so look out for it when unpacking,

Matchbox Smokey The Fire Truck is supplied with four c type batteries but they are not long life batteries and will probably run out quite fast so to avoid dissapointment especially if you are buying this as a christmas toy make sure you have some extras, you will nedd a phillips screwdriver to replace the batteries,

Smokey is designed for indoor play only and has some delicate electonics inside so if he is taken out and gets sand or dirt in then he may stop working,  there is a reset button on the truck in case of malfunction

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Fisher-Price iXL 6-in-1 Learning System
The fisher price ixl learning syatem is acompact handheld Fisher-Price iXL 6-in-1 Learning System designed with children in mind, the system is available in blue, pink and silver although the silver is a lttle more expensive for some reason, constructed of durable plastic so it is able to take the knocks that children can sometimes inflict on their toys,

When first starting out the help of an adult will be needed as there are batteries to insert and the initial set up to complete, the set up will require minimal calibration of the screen the enter the CD Rom that is included to set up the system for any future updates to the sotware and any customization that you may want to do, after that the Fisher-Price iXL 6-in-1 Learning System is ready for use

whats in the box
you will get the learning system itself which opens like a book and is design so that its easy to handly for children, a usb cable and the CD Rom,

The learning system comes with one animated story included but as with all of these type of systems the rest of the games are sold as extras which can mount upo but the unit still provides hours of fun,

The iXL Learning System will keep curious kids busy, entertained, and learning with its six preloaded activities. Your child will practice reading and comprehension with the Digital Reader, which includes an interactive 15-page story available in either the reading or interacting mode. For kids who love action, the Game Player features a three-level arcade game that promotes counting and learning about sequences and numbers.

Future young writers can practice the alphabet and their penmanship in the Notepad mode, while young artists will flex their creativity with the Art Studio’s digital tools. The iXL includes an MP3 Player with five preloaded kid’s songs and a Photo Viewer with three sample images that can be embellished and manipulated.

The Fisher-Price iXL 6-in-1 Learning System is extremely intuitive and uncomplicated. The stylus has a holster and is tethered to the device by a sturdy nylon string, so your child will never lose it. Opposite the screen is a speaker with volume control, an Action button that allows you to make choices in certain modes, and a Home button that returns you to the Main Menu whenever you wish. although this ststem is not totally new to the market it is expexted to be one of the best christmas toys this year and is epected to sell fast

Here is a video from you tube so that you can see some of the features and usability of the system

Ther are quite a few aftermarket games that you can buy for this system and although this is an extra cost the unit itself should provide hours of fun and learning for children, the list price on Amazon is $82.99 and is currently (at time of writing this article) offered with a 40% discount at $49.99 with sfree super saver shipping,

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Star Wars Force FX Lightsaber Luke Skywalker

 

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This is an official reproduction model and is from the return of the jedi film the lightsaber requires 6 x AA batteries which are not included, this item is suitable for 4 years and up and just in case you need any more convincing I have included the review form you tube below

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Angry Birds

The angry birds game is a real life version of the popular online game, for two to four players and best suited to children of five and up the angry birds game brings to life all the exitment of the touchscreen app version, the pack consists of 3 angry birds, 4 pigs, 1 bonus points star, 1 bonus points egg, 1 bird launcher, 14 building blocks, 40 mission cards 16 points cards and full game instructions,

If your kids loved the online version they will love this, theobject of the game is still the same,

The Angry Birds line of toys is growing in popularity and choice with many toys and games on the market, from puzzles to cup cake decorations and plush toys,

The Angry Birds collection of toys will be amoungst the best christmas toys this years so expect certain models to sell out or at least be in short supply in some areas

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14x Angry Birds Sling Shot Bobble Head shaking Nodder Figures Set is a complete set of fourteen mini angry bird figures, although this toy can be a great deal of fun a slingshot is included and unsupervised play could result in some injury and because of this the manufacturer suggests that no children under four years old play with this toy

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Star Wars Republic Fighter Radio Control Tank

 

The new Star Wars Republic Fighter Radio Control Tank is here and theis is a must for star wars fans, The vehicle has great detail and you are able to interact any 3.75 star wars figures that you already own, this is a new model so there are not many reviews to be found at the moment,

The Star Wars Republic Fighter Radio Control Tank has a retail price of $49.99 which does seem a little high bot I have found it on amazon for $38.16 wgich seems a more realistic figure, the one review I could find gave this model a 4 stars out of five,

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Run for cover and battle droids. The Republic Fighter tank is coming for you. This tough ground vehicle rolls onto the field and blasts the droids with concussion missiles. It can carry several clone troopers and bring them into the center of the action. For fast-attack fury, the Republic Fighter tank has no equal. Roar right into high-speed battle with this super-cool remote control Republic Fighter Tank vehicle from the Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie. The tank’s infrared remote control has forward and reverse-turn directional steering. You can remotely fire 6 missiles. Open the cockpit and put the included figure in the driver’s seat.

Star Wars Republic Fighter Radio Control Tank

There’s room for a second figure, which is sold separately. Once you’ve loaded the missiles in the launchers, rotate them to the right position. Then use the controller to send the tank speeding into action or fire the missiles. The vehicle comes with a figure, controller, launching missiles, blaster and instructions. The Tank has a working headlight. The vehicle requires 4 AA batteries and the controller requires 2 AAA batteries, which are not included. Warning: Small parts present a choking hazard to children under 3.

This is a highly detailed vehicle which interacts with 3.75 inch figures
This tank puts the power to save the universe in your hands
Lots of fire power to help destroy the enemy
Create battle scenes
You are in control

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Lets Rock Elmo

Elmo has been a favorite for children over the past few years and is back for 2011 with Lets Rock Elmo, this Elmo comes complete with his very own set of drums a microphone and a tambourine, there are other accessories available such as a guitar and keyboard but the basic set should be enough to keep any toddler occupied,

Choose which instrument you want LET’S ROCK Elmo to play and he “magically” recognizes which one you give him. Kids can also play along on Elmo’s instruments–they’re perfectly sized for little hands to beat on the drums, shake the tambourine or pretend to sing into the microphone. Play along while Elmo sings his songs! He sings “Elmo’s gonna rock. YEAH!” in his Elmo Likes to Rock and Roll song! He also sings five other songs: What Elmo Likes About You, It Takes Two, Elmo’s World, Rock ‘n Roll Alphabet Song, and Sing Out!

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Elmo interacts with other LET’S ROCK! Instruments (sold separately), only one at a time. Kids can choose from the LET’S ROCK Elmo GUITAR, COOKIE MONSTER KEYBOARD, or GROVER MICROPHONE. Elmo plays the drums when you put his drums in front of him near his feet. Your child will have all the fun while playing along as Elmo plays and sings. And each time Elmo gets an instrument, he politely says “Thank you!”

There are some 28 customer reviews for the Elmo Lets Rock toy and it seems that all are happy with the toy one review stated that in heavy play an arm seemed to become loose but the problem rectified itself

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The very first completely automated, twenty disc, blaster from the NERF VORTEX line lets users rule the battlefield! High-tech characteristics consist of an electric powered scope utilizing pulsating lights to middle your aim and an velocity trigger on the blaster to let you power load for ultimate-distance blasting! Features a twenty disc mag, 20 discs and onboard storage area for extra magazines to offer you greatest firepower! (Additional magazines together with discs offered separately.)

Nerf Vortex Nitron Blaster

Nitron utilizes extra Long-Range (XLR) technological innovation so that you can catapult a full-auto tornado of discs towards objects to a considerable range. An acceleration trigger powers the motor that will hurl discs from the 20-disc cartridge. Further magazine storage space holds added discs for effective fast loading (supplementary magazine and discs bought individually).

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A combination of battery energy and disc technology will make this nerf blaster as enjoyable since it is effective. The discs slip readily in to the magazine for repowering and also the magazine clips firmly directly into location when loaded into effective or storage openings. A disc-eject switch slides ahead to lock the magazine into place for your blaster to operate.

To prepare for speedy shooting, press down on an velocity trigger to power up the motor. At this position, you happen to be free to pull the regular trigger and overpower the other person using the selection of your blaster. Within the scarce case of a disc jam, the disc-eject change effortlessly slides backward to clear the jammed disc.

Sensible and Personalized Presenting
An attachable Centerfire Tech Electronic Range centers your aim with pulsating aiming for signals, which can flash at 3 various rates at with the press of a button. Though our testers did not typically employ this addition, they observed its numerous light-up possibilities delivered a pleasing additional detail on the over-all battlefield encounter.
Due to the fact it employs the Tactical Rail Process, Nitron is appropriate with a lot of components from nerf vortex and nerf n strike units, providing you with the choice to personalize this nerf blaster.

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What’s in the Box
Blaster, Centerfire Technical Electronic Range, 20 discs, magazine storage area, and assembly instructions.

Product Description

With Strategic Rail Procedure, appropriate with a lot of VORTEX and N-STRIKE Mission Kit equipment, for customizing your blaster! As with all VORTEX blasters, features XLR long-range disc technologies to launch discs an ultra lengthy distance! NITRON blaster comes with digital scope, 20-disc removable magazine, 20 discs and instructions. Involves six “C” and 2 “AAA” batteries (not included). Ages 8 and up,

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Monster High Dead Tired Lagoona Blue Doll And Hydration Station Playset

The New Monster High Tired Logoona Blue Playset creates a neat underwater hydration chamber blue and green lights create the effect

It will require 3 AA batteries and I used to be in a position to fill the chamber and assemble in much less than 10 minutes. Super straightforward. Indeed, this point is as calme since it looks within the Youtube video clips, if not cooler. You press the shell around the front and also you can change between 3 diverse outcomes: flashing lights; extended flashing lights, and lights always on. It is acquired a built in attribute that can turn the hydration station off immediately when left idle to avoid wasting the batteries. So you are unable to really use this like a nightlight that will stay on all night. Study the best way to loosen up the Monster Higher way with all the Monster Substantial Dead Tired Lagoona Blue Doll and Hydration Station Playset. 3 unique modes of blue and green lights produce a cool underwater area effect, and Lagoona’s integrated components and pet Neptuna make for a ghoulishly relaxing evening in.

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The Hydration Station has a easy, tidy setup that re-moisturizes Lagoona although maintaining you dry. A curved reservoir in the front on the show is crammed with water by a modest funnel. Once the back door is snapped into spot and covered with all the scale-detailed roof, Lagoona is often sealed in for re-hydration. Adorn the chamber by filling the bubbly shelves using a assortment of Lagoona’s components, including her slippers, journal, hairbrush, and sleep mask. And don’t neglect her pet fish, Neptuna, who comes with her pretty very own sleep mask!

It requires three AA batteries and I used to be in a position to fill the chamber and assemble in less than ten minutes. Super straightforward. Indeed,  You press the shell on the front and also you can switch concerning three distinct results: flashing lights; extended flashing lights, and lights usually on. It really is obtained a constructed in characteristic that may turn the hydration station off automatically when still left idle to conserve the batteries. Which means you can’t actually use this like a nightlight that may stay on all evening.

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