Toys and Games Archives


Do You Sudoku? Electronic Game

sudoku-game.jpg Do you Sudoku? If you don’t, what are you waiting for?

This electronic Sudoku game is programmed with over 10,000 Sudoku puzzles and features a 2 line, 14-character LCD display, If you love Sudoku, put this on your Christmas list.

You can buy Do You Sudoku? Electronic Game at BoardGamesUSA.

“Be careful not to blow a circuit when you hear that Sudoku goes technical with Do You Sudoku? Electronic game!”

Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer Train Set

Flyer-Train-Set.jpg This authentic, ready-to-run Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer Train Set comes with die cast metal locomotive, working headlamp, real puffing smoke, and authentic whistle sounds.

The train has an 80-watt transmitter that moves the die-cast metal locomotive, the tender, the boxcar, and the flatcar with crates and red caboose, over the extension bridge, past ten telephone poles and down the line.

You can buy the Lionel Pennsylvania Flyer Train Set at FirstStreet.

“Based on the legendary locomotive freight trains that were in service from the 1930’s through the 1960’s, this real, authentic Lionel train is ready to run. Racing across the country side this 4-4-2 die-cast metal steam locomotive is ready to haul its freight to the big port cities. Traveling through a short extension bridge, and whizzing past telephone polls the locomotive, with its four cars - a tender, boxcar, flatcar with crate load and red caboose - chugs to its destination.”

Radar Pitch Baseball

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The Radar Pitch Baseball is the exact size, shape and weight of a regulation baseball. The difference? This ball has internal sensing technology measures the velocity of the pitch when the ball is caught. It displays speeds up to 120 MPH on the built-in LCD screen.

You can pitch the ball 20’, 30’, 40’, 46’ (Little League distance), 50’, 60’ 6’’ (MLB distance), 70’ or 80’ to the catcher. the ball shuts off automatically after two minutes of not being used.

Star Trek 40th Anniversary Phaser

Star-Trek-40th-Anniversary-Phaser.jpg This life-size STAR TREK 40th Anniversary Phaser replica has authentic sound and light effects, plus adjustable power settings.

It has a break-away design that lets you remove the type 1 phaser from the pistol grip, just like the original! A great gift for Trekkies.

Remote-Controlled Laser Combat Cars

Remote-Controlled-Laser-Combat-Cars.jpg These remote-controlled cars have infrared lasers that you can actually shoot at your opponent’s car via the hand held remote. The battle is over when one of your cars has been hit ten times.

You can even set one of the cars to “artificial intelligence” mode, allowing you to do combat against the other car’s microprocessor.

You can buy the Remote-Controlled Laser Combat Cars at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“The remote controls use digital proportion trim to move the cars forwards, backwards, right, and left, including clockwise and counterclockwise pivots that allow you to turn quickly and fire at your opponent. During combat, the lasers are aimed by directing the front of the car at your opponent, and the lasers can be fired without limit, while each shot causes the laser cannon to recoil.”

Advanced Robotic Chess Tutor

Advanced-Robotic-Chess-Tutor.jpg This electronic chess game allows you to play against a robotic opponent that automatically recognizes and counters your moves.

The game is perfect for every level of player from beginner to expert, and offers 120 levels of play. It gives instruction and counsel using voice prompts, while its LCD screen shows text messages for additional help without audio commentary.

You can buy the Advanced Robotic Chess Tutor at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“The computer has an estimated U.S. Chess Federation Class A skill rating of 1900, it will never accept an illegal move, and rates your skill after every match; a coaching and teaching mode provides hints and allows you to reconsider moves. Plugs into AC or requires six C batteries. Ages 8 and up. 19″ L x 14″ W x 4″ D. (6 lbs.)”

Palm-Z Mini Indoor R/C Airplane

palm_z.jpg Everyone, at some point or another, wants to play with a toy indoors that is really only meant to be played with outside. Well now you have full permission to play with this Mini R/C Airplane indoors.

With a wingspan of only 8″ and weighing less than 10 grams, the Palm-Z has plenty of lift. It is so lightweight, that crashes don’t bother it much. but all the same, fly with care.

You can buy the Palm-Z Mini Indoor R/C Airplane at ThinkGeek.

“Product Features

* Fully Functional Indoor Airplane with Digital Proportional Speed Control
* Ready to Fly with Internal Rechargeable Lipo Battery
* Wingspan of only 8″, Weighs less than 10 grams
* 2 Channel Infra Red Control. Digital Rudder, Proportional Speed
* Charges from the Remote: 10 Minute Charge Time, 5 Minute Flight Time
* Uses 6 x AA Alkaline Batteries (Not Included)”

Buy Now: ThinkGeek

Ropeless Jump Rope

ropeless-jump-rope.jpg Have you ever tried to jump rope in a confined space? If you have, then this gadget should fascinate you.

Since there’s no actual rope, you can skip in limited space indoors, and not hit the ceiling with the rope, or trip for that matter. It even makes a snapping sound with every jump to help you maintain proper jumping rhythm.

You can buy the Ropeless Jump Rope at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“You can input your height and weight into the device, and the LCD on one of the handheld units informs you of calories burned, jump repetitions, and exercise time, or the device has a “talking” mode that informs you of exercise progress. Part of the training regimen of professional boxers and Olympic wrestlers, jumping rope exercises your cardiovascular system while exerting less stress on knees than jogging, strengthens your arms and shoulders, and ten minutes of jumping rope can burn as many calories as running an eight minute mile.”

Discovery Biosphere Terrarium

biosphere-terrarium.jpg This terrarium is a Winner of the Parents’ Choice Gold Award, and for good reason. By peering through the magnifying lens children can watch their miniature world bustle with life.

This enclosed landscape is an educational and endlessly fun way for children to observe plants, animals, and insects. This wonderful gadget is recommended for ages 8 and up. It needs four AA batteries, and it measures 12″ L x 12″ W x 7.5″ H.

You can buy the Discovery Biosphere Terrarium at the Discovery Channel Store.

“* Realistic rock and landscape formations with a built-in lagoon
* Holds water, soil, rocks and plants
* A miniature, self-contained world
* Cozy nooks for creatures to hide in
* Encased in clear plastic for the best view
* Digital readout displays temperature and humidity inside the dome
* “Rainmaker” cools off critters with spray mist
* Includes bug cup & tweezers
* Magnifying window for a close-up look, even underwater
* Instructions included
* Easy to take apart and clean”

Laser Stars Projector

laser-stars-projector.jpg The Laser Stars Projector produces cloud formations and animated stars, it even projects shooting stars.

The light show comes from a powerful green laser and holographic technology to give a clear and crisp display.

You can buy the Laser Stars Projector at Perpetual Kid.

“* Uses All New Green Laser and Holographic Technology
* 2 Built-In Precision Glass Lenses
* Transforms the Largest or Smallest Rooms into Your Own Personal Animated Universe
* Creates Thousands of Stars with or without Cloud Formations
* Look for the Romantic Shooting Stars Across the Night Sky
NOT A TOY, This is an Experience You Will Never Forget
* AC Adapter Included
* Simple to Use, Just Plug It In”

Animated Speaking Fortune Teller

speaking-fortune-teller.jpg This deep-voiced animatronic fortune teller can automatically detect your presence and then consult with the skull between his hands to give you your fortune.

You can also interact with others when you speak through the fortune tellers mouth using a wireless microphone. Great for a Halloween party for children or adults (especially if you don’t tell your friends about it first, it will give them quite a surprise.)

You can buy the Animated Speaking Fortune Teller at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“The fortune tellers head is concealed in its display box behind a curtain that parts aside when motion or sound is detected in front of the tellers box. The fortune tellers wrinkled head, toothless mouth, and recessed feral eyes move in unison while he speaks, accompanied by carnival organ music. He begins with a greeting, then makes a series of movements and vocalizations while he converses with the skull, which flashes its LED eyes and moves its jaw in response. When the fortune teller is set to manual mode, a wireless microphone allows you to channel your voice through him while you remain hidden; his eyes and mouth will move as you speak. It operates either with six AA batteries (required) or with the included AC adapter. Microphone requires one 9-volt battery. 30″ H x 22″ W x 15″ D. (12 lbs.)”

Smart Golfer Laser Putting Alignment System

putting-alignment-system.jpg The Smart Golfer Laser Putting Alignment System is a completely state-of-the-art laser training aid for putting that is compatible with most putters. It attaches and detaches easily and provides instant feedback on targeting and clubface orientation.

You can buy the Smart Golfer Laser Putting Alignment System at shopping Warehouse.

The Smart Golfer Laser Putting Alignment System offers the following features:

“* The laser putting alignment system is a laser training aid for putting
* Gives instant feedback on targeting, clubface orientation, and ball impact zone.
* Address the ball, aim at your intended target, and fire the LPAS laser.
* Feedback is immediate and most golfers can improve their putting immediately”