Complete HexBug Collection

Complete HexBug Collection

Complete HexBug CollectionComplete HexBug Collection – HexBugs Are Real Micro Robots! Kids are crazy about HexBugs, the amazing micro robotic creatures that respond to sound, light and touch! Like real bugs, they walk, turn and sense their surroundings—but kids can control where they scurry with a hand clap, obstacle or bright light, depending on the bug. Inchworm even has a mini remote control! A young collector’s dream, Complete HexBug Collection includes the whole swarm: Inchworm, Crab, Ant, Original and Nano. Batteries included. Colors vary. Approx. 3″ each. Ages 8+. more info > >

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The Lighted Construction Kit

The Lighted Construction Kit.

The Lighted Construction Kit.The Lighted Construction Kit – This construction kit uses translucent pegs that light up when you connect them, creating softly glowing reds, oranges, greens, whites, purples, and blues (Play Video). You can create antennaed insects, fat-tired dune buggies, streamlined starships, and more with the kit’s 72 differently shaped pegs–straight, t- and u-shaped pegs, wheels, and flat squares–that have built-in, multi-colored LEDs. Each piece easily slides into the next, passing along low voltage current supplied by the included power base which lights each LED. The LEDs will last for 100,000 hours. Includes three AA batteries. Ages 7 and up. Box 13 1/4″ L x 8″ W x 3″ D. (2 1/4 lbs.) more info > >

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The Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater Lego Set.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater Lego Set.

The Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater Lego Set.The Frank Lloyd Wright Fallingwater Lego Set – This is the Lego kit that creates a clever interpretation of Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architectural masterpiece, Fallingwater. The set is comprised of 811 Legos that recreate the cascading waterfall, cantilevered terraces, and symbiotic relationship between architecture and nature that led to Fallingwater being named the “best all-time work of American architecture” by the American Institute of Architects. Transparent Lego plates overlap to model the rippling Bear Run stream and the structure is constructed of classic and specially designed beige Lego bricks, recalling the quarried sandstone used to build Fallingwater. The kit was designed by an architect to reproduce Fallingwater’s bold horizontal and vertical lines and comes with a detailed illustrated history of its design and construction in Mr. Wright’s own words. Ages 16 and up. 4 1/2″ H x 10″ W x 5″ D. (3 lbs.) more info > >

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KidKraft Annabelle Dollhouse – 65079

KidKraft Annabelle Dollhouse – 65079

KidKraft Annabelle Dollhouse – 65079 – With our Annabelle Dollhouse, playtime will never be dull! From the molded latticework to the chandelier hanging from the ceiling, this dollhouse is full of gorgeous details sure to put a smile on any young girl’s face.
Features:
* Annabelle dollhouse
* New gliding elevator design
* Material: MDF, Plastic
* Elaborate, heart-shaped latticework
* 16 colorful pieces of furniture
* Hanging chandelier
* Wide windows let kids see their dolls from different points of view
* Smart, sturdy construction
* Accommodates fashion dolls up to 12” tall
* 16 colorful pieces of furniture
* Packaged with detailed, step-by-step assembly instructions more info > >

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K’NEX Education Real Bridge Building Set – 78680

K’NEX Education Real Bridge Building Set – 78680

K’NEX Education Real Bridge Building Set – 78680 – Build seven 5’-6’ long replicas of real world bridges, one per bridge type, two at a time. Includes 2282 K’NEX Rods and Connectors to support 6-8 students working in teams of 3-4. 144 page comprehensive teacher’s guide included; written to help meet NSES and ITEA standards. Comes packaged in 2 strong plastic storage cases with dividers and lock-on transparent lids. Free CD-ROM of building instructions included to facilitate printing of additional instructions. The learning never stops with the education collection! Great for in school as well as at home with friends. Grades: 5-8
Features:
* Real Bridge Building Set
* Education collection
* Cantilever construction
* 2 strong plastic storage cases with dividers and lock-on transparent lids
* Design Process
* Compression, tension, stress, strain, elastic limit
* Stress / strain curves young’s modulus
* Abutments and anchorages
* Suspension technology
* Materials applications
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Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures!

Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures!

Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures!- Kinect
With the Kinect sensor, you can experience gaming like never before. Easy to use and fun for everyone, the Kinect sensor utilizes revolutionary full-body tracking to put you in the center of the fun. This amazing new technology allows the sensor to recognize your body and mirror your movements in the game, making you the controller. The sensor is compatible with every Xbox 360* and comes with a Kinect game. With Kinect Xbox 360 now has the best controller ever made – YOU. Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways – no controller required. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch moving, laughing and cheering. See a ball? Kick it. Control an HD movie with a wave of the hand. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in. With Kinect technology evaporates, letting the natural magic in all of us shine. And the best part is Kinect works with every Xbox 360* more info > >

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Scrabble Flash

Scrabble Flash

Scrabble FlashScrabble Flash – It’s up to you to find words in a flash with this fun, electronic version of the classic SCRABBLE game! Use the interactive SmartLink tiles to build your words and they’ll flash and beep with each word you make! They’ll also automatically time your turns and display your score with the maximum possible score. Put your skills to the test with three different solo and competitive games and slide, swap and shuffle your way to a win. It’s fast-paced, addictive, word-building fun!
For 1 or more players, ages 8 and up.
Contents Include: 5 SmartLink letter tiles, storage box and rules.
Includes 5 button cell batteries. more info > >

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Microsoft Xbox 360 250 GB Console with Kinect

Microsoft Xbox 360 250 GB Console with Kinect

Microsoft Xbox 360 250 GB Console with Kinect – The Xbox 360 console has a brand-new, leaner look, 250 GB of storage, and an all-new, black-gloss finish. The Kinect sensor brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways-no controller required. more info > >

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Programmable Buzz Lightyear Figure by Thinkway Toys – 16”

Ultimate Programmable Buzz Lightyear Figure by Thinkway Toys – 16”

Ultimate Programmable Buzz Lightyear Figure by Thinkway Toys - 16''Ultimate Programmable Buzz Lightyear Figure by Thinkway Toys – 16” – Your favorite Space Ranger blasts to life with the Ultimate Programmable Buzz Lightyear Figure by Thinkway Toys, a robotic ”Toy Story” pal who can really walk and talk thanks to a wireless infrared remote! Just like in the movie, this walking, talking, programmable Ultimate Buzz Lightyear thinks he’s a real ”Space Ranger” that has crash-landed on a strange planet. That is, until you tell him that he’s just a toy and his behavior changes! Your favorite Space Ranger can really walk and talk, and he’s packed with a range of speech and motion features to keep you and your friends engaged to infinity and beyond!
# Over 100 sayings in the original character’s voice
# 7 powerful motors for eyes, mouth, head, arms, waist and leg movement
# With voice command feature, Buzz responds to the phrases ”Space Ranger,” ”Fire Laser,” ”Salute,” ”Star Command,” and ”To Infinity and Beyond!”
# Talks back with synchronized lip movement
# ”Space Ranger” and ”Toy” modes allow Buzz to express 2 different catalogs of phrases. Say ”Space Ranger” and Ultimate Buzz will report to you as a member of the Universe Protection Unit. Say ”You’re a Toy” twice and Ultimate Buzz will switch to his toy personality!
# Buzz can really walk! He turns, shoots arm laser, talks to arm communicator, salutes, ”gives you 5” and more
# Buzz’s head turns and eyes blink
# 15 command buttons for original voice, actions, sound effects, animation and more!
# Programmable puppeteer feature records the animated movements and poses you choose for animated feedback
# Multi-direction motion detection
# Obstacle avoidance – near and far
# Autonomous roaming mode
# Wireless infrared motion control works up to 20 feet
# With the interactive target game, you can engage in an intergalactic battle with Ultimate Buzz using the infrared remote control. He knows if your shot is a hit or miss
# Plastic/robotics
# 16” H
# Requires 3 AAA batteries plus 11 AA batteries, not included, for full-function play
# Ages 8+ more info > >

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6-Foot Double Ferris Wheel

K’NEX Thrill Rides Double Ferris Wheel – 89713

K’NEX Thrill Rides Double Ferris Wheel – 89713 -Build twice the fun with the gigantic 6-Foot Double Ferris Wheel building set! With 2,375 colorful parts and standing 6 feet high, the 6-Foot Double Ferris Wheel offers a true builder’s challenge. Follow the color-coded instructions to build this towering double Ferris Wheel one piece at a time, for hours of building fun. Then switch on the powerful, plug-in motor and watch the brightly colored star-shaped wheels spin in opposite directions.Create motorized, spinning amusement park rides with one of our featured building sets from the K’Nex Thrill Ride Collection. Combine all eight models for a realistic and exciting amusement park! Color coded instructions are easy for children to learn and play.
Features:
* Double Ferris Wheel
* Thrill Rides collection
* 850 pieces and stands over 3 feet tall
* Build 2 motorized rides
* Motorized dual-wheel spinning action
* Ages 9 and up more info > >

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