Computer Engineer Barbie Available for Pre-order
Fri, 4/06/10 – 13:37 | One Comment

Remember when we went bonkers over Mattel announcing Computer Engineer Barbie? Well she is finally available for pre-order at Mattel for $12.99 and will be shipping on 10/15. As we already know she will be sporting a geek-chic ensemble made of pink and pastel colors. Her accessories will be a laptop bag, pink laptop, and cell phone headset. Lastly she will be coming with a special code that unlocks career-themed content online. But what I love best about the description on Mattel’s …

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Teen Graduates College and Highschool at the Same Time
Friday, 26 Jun, 2009 – 15:47 | No Comment
Teen Graduates College and Highschool at the Same Time

Honestly – I was thrilled to graduate College in time - let alone high school and college at the same time! Chase Adams did exactly that. He took accelerated classes in College while still in H.S. He still managed to enjoy the fruits or ills if you will of High School and ended up going to two graduations-  One for high school and the another for a Bachelor’s degree at Cal State in Los Angeles.  He graduated May 29 from Sierra Canyon High School and he graduated on saturday from Cal State …

Kneebouncers Will Teach Kids Nothing But to Have Fun
Tuesday, 23 Jun, 2009 – 14:48 | No Comment
Kneebouncers Will Teach Kids Nothing But to Have Fun

So you are on a budget and your kids are not old enough for Leap Frog yet but not young enough anymore for the simplier Graco toys. So what to do – head on over to Kneebouncers that’s what. Kneebouncers is a website that offers simple flash based games for kids that let them sit and click on the mouse and hear and see all different types of effects. “KneeBouncers was created for the ittiest of the bittiest. Our goal is to provide you …

OPTIMUS PRIME Voice Changer Because We All want to Control the AutoBots
Tuesday, 23 Jun, 2009 – 14:38 | One Comment
OPTIMUS PRIME Voice Changer Because We All want to Control the AutoBots

In the mood to turn into Optimus Prime. I thought so. Well the TRANSFORMERS Movie 2: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN – OPTIMUS PRIME Voice Changer may help you out. Similar to the Bumblebee Voice Mixer we wrote about last month. This too will change your voice into the supreme leader of the AUTOBOTS. I can just imagine the faces of those around your child as they ask to pass the mashed potatoes if they have this thing on. There are three different modes and …

Kido’z Brings You the Top 10 Kids Web Sites
Saturday, 20 Jun, 2009 – 22:24 | No Comment
Kido’z Brings You the Top 10 Kids Web Sites

There are a ton of awesome web sites for kids on the internet, but there are just sooo many of them that it becomes overwhelming to keep tabs on all of them. It also becomes difficult to discern the best ones from the not so great ones. That is where Kido’z comes in. The site bring together a selection of great kids web sites and then lets kids themselves choose which are the best ones. Kido’z uses Adobe Air and runs in your web browser, …

Disney Flix Digital Video Camera Includes Blue Screen for Special Effects
Wednesday, 17 Jun, 2009 – 3:07 | No Comment
Disney Flix Digital Video Camera Includes Blue Screen for Special Effects

The Disney Flix Digital Video Camera is not just some plain old video camera either, this one includes all the accessories to make a special effects movie. Included with the Disney Flix is a blue screen and tripod for shooting video and changing backdrops. Just select a backdrop using the software included and then shoot your movie in front of the blue screen. The included Disney Flix software allows you to edit music, add additional Disney characters, and visual effects. Just think, your child could …

Disney Flix Jr. Digital Video Camera is the Flip Video for Kids
Wednesday, 17 Jun, 2009 – 2:11 | No Comment
Disney Flix Jr. Digital Video Camera is the Flip Video for Kids

Similarly shaped to look like an old time movie camera, this easy to hold Disney Flix Jr. is perfect for little kids to shoot their first feature. The camera is able to record a little over 15 minutes of video with the press of the capture button. Everything can be done with one hand and is extremly durable if they need to capture an action shot. When the recording is done, it can be played back instantly on the 1.5“ color view screen. The Disney …

Disney Mix Lights MP3 Player Lights Up to the Beat
Wednesday, 17 Jun, 2009 – 1:54 | No Comment
Disney Mix Lights MP3 Player Lights Up to the Beat

This is not just another boring MP3 player for kids. This one actually pulsates light to the beat of the music you are playing. Just download your songs and then sync them with the Mix Central desktop software which can be found online. The player has a 2GB capacity which is equivalent to 1000 songs, it supports MP3 and SD cards, and the package includes ear buds, software, and a lanyard. The Disney Mix Lights Digital Audio player will retail for $39.99 and be available …

Disney NetPal is the Perfect Netbook for Any Princess
Tuesday, 16 Jun, 2009 – 18:50 | 5 Comments
Disney NetPal is the Perfect Netbook for Any Princess

The Disney Netpal is a collaboration between Asus and Disney to bring you the Eeepc netbook, but reimagined especially for kids. The netbook is branded with the Eeepc logo but painted over with pink swirls, so that it’s perfect for any little budding princess. It also has a webcam in the shape of Mickey Mouse. But even the most dainty princess can be clumsy and that is where the reinforced mechanical design comes into play. Everything on the Netpal screams of Disney – the Magic …

Ultimate Buzz Lightyear Robot Still Thinks He is not a Toy
Tuesday, 16 Jun, 2009 – 11:31 | One Comment
Ultimate Buzz Lightyear Robot Still Thinks He is not a Toy

With Toy Story 3 making its way to theaters in 2010 – a whole new generation of kids will want to play with Woody and Buzz Lightyear. So Disney is kicking it up a notch with the Ultimate Buzz Lightyear Robot. We are talking the Buzz Lightyear of the movie. This 16″ robot comes with a controller for you to interact with and move Buzz.  He responds to six voice commands including “You’re a Toy!”,

Henry Hatsworth Nintendo DS Review
Tuesday, 16 Jun, 2009 – 10:58 | One Comment
Henry Hatsworth Nintendo DS Review

Henry Hatsworth is a mix of adventure, action, and puzzles. it is a great concept but falls short. The game is set in modern times with Henry Hatsworth and his nephew on the search for treasure, especially a magical hat that can bring anyone back into time to when Henry was a younger version of himself. At this point is when the adventure part of the game comes in and is split into two parts – the first part is the adventure and action part, …