Toys Archives

Remote Control Tissue Box

 This remote-controlled tissue box is one to file under “what will they think of next?”.
Actually, it might be better filed under “Why?”.
But I can see it now: let’s race our boxes of Kleenex!
Let’s do it, shall?
We all sometimes like to pretend household items are racing cars. Well, now you really can. The RC [...]

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The Radica Password Journal

Now your little girl can write to her heart’s content and not worry about prying eyes thanks to the Radica Password Journal. This electronic diary comes with more security features than the White House!

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PuchiPuchi Virtual Bubble Wrap Toy

This has got to be one of the strangest toys ever, but in some weird way, it makes sense. The PuchiPuchi virtual bubble wrap toy simulates … yep, you got that right – bubble wrap! And I don’t know about you, but when I get a package and it comes with bubble wrap, I just [...]

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Remote-Controlled Classic 1966 Shelby Cobra

I have a friend who is just nuts over the Shelby Cobra, and since he can’t afford to get his hands on a real-size working replica, I have a funny feeling he’s just going to love the Remote Controlled Classic 1966 Shelby Cobra.
What’s not to love? Even I was thinking about getting one when [...]

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Remote Controlled Dragonfly

I really like dragonflies – there’s just something so graceful about them. Not to mention, they remind me of the hot hazy days of summer. I remember chasing dragonflies as a kid – so much fun!
The Remote Controlled Dragonfly might not be exactly the same thing, but it definitely sounds like fun:
“The device has [...]

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Rock, Paper, Scissors Keychain

I don’t know that it’s such an arduous task to “manually” play Rock, Paper, Scissors, but maybe if you play 1000 rounds of it or something you might end up with rock, paper, scissors hand fatigue.
Fear not, though – get these Rock, Paper, Scissors keychains (they’re sold as a pair) and you won’t have [...]

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Impatience Paper Animation Kit

Impatience is a paper animation kit – once you get it assembled, you wind it up, and there you go: that big hand goes tap tap tapping impatiently on you.
Thing is, I don’t know if I would be patient enough to assemble this! I think I might be one of those who may need, um, [...]

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Carpet Skates

Do these look like fun, or what? The great news is, they’re one-size-fits-all, including adult-sized feet.
With Carpet Skates, you can transform your carpets into hardwood, and have fun on rainy days.
And best of all, it saves wear and tear on your socks, since you can now resist the temptation to slide on your smooth [...]

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Irregular IQ Cube: a Real Puzzler

The Irregular IQ Cube looks like a real puzzler. Reminiscent of the Rubik’s Cube, it just might be a 1000 times tougher. I mean, look at what you start out with … and where you’re supposed to end up!
I’m not sure if I would touch this one if you’re looking for stress relief, but then [...]

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Sea Monkey Wrist Aquarium

Does this bring back memories or what? I loved my Sea Monkeys – so much so that last year I bought a kit for my desk.
And, um, no, I didn’t have any better luck with them than I did when I was a kid.
Ah well. Maybe if I wore them on my wrist, [...]

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