Darth Vader Voice Changing Helmet
Darth Vader Voice Changing Helmet
This is way cool. Guaranteed to be a hit this Christmas for boys. From the moment you put on this menacing gear, you become the ultimate villain of Star Wars. Strike fear throughout the galaxy by changing your voice to sound like Darth Vader’s! This realistic headgear and chestplate will make you master of the dark side of the Force! This is the ultimate headgear for any fan of the Star Wars movies! Easy-to-adjust straps allow you to fit the helmet comfortably on your head.
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Furby – He’s Baaaack!
Furby
It’s back! Furby comes in black, white, beige, gray, speaks Furbish and learns to speak and follow instructions in English.
Editorial review from Amazon.com:
Furby has been resurrected from relative hibernation to join the throng of electronic pets on the toy market—and, truthfully, he’s one of the cuter ones out there. With his round, furry body; pointy, wiggling ears; and cute little Munchkin voice, Furby is much more endearing than some of the competing hard plastic robotic animals. He’s also a lot more sophisticated than previous models as Furby is now powered by a technology Hasbro calls emoto-tronics. This technology enables the little guy to show his moods, from happy to sleepy to surprised to sad, through facial expressions and through the tone of his voice. Furby arrives speaking his native tongue of Furbish, which sounds like a bunch of gibberish to the untrained ear. With his owners’ guidance, however, Furby learns a form of English that sounds like a cross between Gremlin chattering noises and Yoda’s backwards sentences. The more kids play with Furby, the more advanced his actions and vocabulary become; eventually, he can tell a joke or story or play a game. Furby runs on four “AA” batteries (not included).
–Cristina Vaamonde
We think Furby will be a big hit with the kids this Christmas!
LG Talking Vacuum Cleaner
Who Needs A Talking Vacuum Cleaner?
What would a vacuum cleaner say to you? Makes you wonder.
It tells you when you’ve pressed the right button or when the filter needs changing. Maybe not a good idea to give this as a gift to those who are single. They might think you’re rubbing it in by giving them a talking vacuum cleaner. Maybe just go for the Roomba.
About This Blog
Sometimes it’s just hard to come up with gift ideas… especially for those who seem to have everything. That’s how the idea came about to start this blog. We aim to blog about the best hot Christmas “toys”. Toys not just for children but also for the young at heart. But more than just toys, we’ll also feature other unique gift ideas for folks of all ages. We spot the latest trends, unique gifts and gadgets from the information superhighway and bring them to you. Feel free to look around, explore, shop!
Canon CanoScan 8400F Flatbed Scanner
Canon CanoScan 8400F Flatbed Scanner
Got lots of old negatives that you don’t know what to do with? If you’re a shutter bug like me, then you’ve got shoeboxes of negatives of photos from family gatherings, vacations, graduations, birthdays – you name it. Here’s a simple solution to preserve all those memories – digitize them. This scanner not only scans regular documents such as book pages and newspaper articles but also lets you scan negatives.
Thanks to its high-end image processor and USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface, this powerful scanner can provide super-fast image transfers to your computer, allowing you to see previews in approximately 2 seconds. For added convenience, four easy buttons–scan, copy, email, and PDF-automate the scanning process; so your projects can get done more quickly. Just position your original, select the use for the image, and in seconds it’s ready to go. Canon’s Hyper CCD III System on the 8400F Scanner features a 3200 dpi sensor offering greater light sensitivity with smaller pixels for capturing more image detail, as compared to 2400 dpi scanners.
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Logic3 I-Station iPod Dock
Logic3 I-Station iPod Dock
If you cannot live without the iPod, here’s a cool toy that will let you share your music. Listen, recharge, and synchronize your iPod or iPod Mini with the Logic3 i-Station docking connector. The i-Station produces Hi-Fi quality sound by combining a subwoofer, dynamic tweeter speakers, and a 3D surround sound processor. Connecting your iPod to the i-Station is easy – just fit the iPod into the slot and away you go. The dock even recharges the iPod battery while it plays, letting you enjoy the music rather than worrying about the remaining battery power.
The i-Station’s stylish design and compact size (it weighs only .88 pounds) lets this ultra-portable device fit unobtrusively in any room in your house while also stowing away easily. The unit is powered either by the supplied AC adaptor or four optional AA batteries, allowing listeners to use the device wherever they choose. The compact design even invites listeners to pack the device in a briefcase, backpack, or suitcase. The i-Station synchronizes with a PC or Mac via USB or FireWire cables. It can also be used with other portable audio devices, such as MP3 players, MiniDiscs, and CD players.
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Xbox360
Xbox 360
Microsoft’s eagerly awaited Xbox 360 gaming system is predicted to be one of this Christmas’ biggest sellers. The fully-loaded Xbox 360 System delivers the most powerful console, the best games, the next generation of Xbox Live and unique digital entertainment experiences that all revolve around you. The full system includes the Xbox 360 console, wireless controller, component HDAV cable, composite AV cable, hard drive, ethernet cable, headset, Xbox Live Silver, Xbox Live Gold 30-day trial, and premium chrome details.
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox360 will be available in North America on November 22, 2005. Just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
How about the price? The price is $299 for the basic system with only the console and a wired controller and $399 for the full system which includes all the goodies listed above.
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Little Tikes Cookin’ Fun Interactive Kitchen
Cookin’ Fun Interactive Kitchen
This kitchen play set is rated 5 stars by over 60 reviewers on Amazon.com. It comes with over 40 different sounds and sayings. Other deluxe features include a microwave that makes 3 cooking sounds and has a lighted countdown timer. The faucet has pretend running water sounds. 4 AA batteries required.
Canon Digital Rebel XT
Canon Digital Rebel XT
This is the perfect gift for the photo aficianado in your family. Perfect for this Christmas to take family pictures. This 8.0 megapixel digital SLR camera is faster, lighter and smaller than the older 6.3 megapixel Canon EOS Digital Rebel. It’s also compatible with all of Canon’s EF and EF-S lenses.
- Fast start-up time–.2 seconds
- Powered by rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (included, with charger)
- 8.0-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
- Includes Canon’s EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 zoom lens
- DIGIC II Image Processor provides fast, accurate image processing; captures images at a rate of up to 3 frames per second
Read the full review for Canon Digital Rebel XT
Dora’s Talking Kitchen
Dora The Explorer Talking Kitchen
Now your child can do kitchen role-playing with this exciting new set. It has 28 play pieces and 7 recipe adventure maps. Bilingual phrases, music and sound effects are all part of this kitchen set. There’s even a life-size Dora cooking along with your child.
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