With 50% of the market share, the iPod Touch has become the must have handheld gaming device.
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In announcing a new iPod Touch (with HD Retina screen, dual cameras, and the iPad A4 proccessor) Steve Jobs confidently proclaimed the iPod Touch as the world’s most popular handheld gaming device, outselling both Sony’s Playstation and the Nintendo DS combined. And there’s more.
Fans have a chance to influence the future of Rangers everywhere ....
Fresh off the heels of the very successful Power Morphicon in Pasadena, Toy Mega company Bandai America is thinking about the future. And they want fans to give some input. So they’ve put out the word that they want faithful fans of Power Rangers to take a survey to let Bandai know what they’re favorite series, characters and toys are. Sounds like they’re looking to move the series into a more popular direction now that Saban has left the Magic Kingdom and moved on to Nick.
Most online video games, known as MMORPG (Massively multiplayer online role-playing game) often involve sending people to their maker thanks to a well placed rifle round or slash by the cold steel of one’s epic blade, but a new MMORPG is interested more in what happens after characters leave for the great bye and bye … well almost.
Hot Toys cryptically announced new Superman toys are coming for the holidays which will be based on the classic Superman: The Movie starring Christopher Reeve (which was a Superman by any definition in my opinion). No real details yet, but here’s hoping they’re off the hook.
This classic toy commercial is about a product called “Baby Laughs Alot,” which dubs it as down right funny. But I can just imagine the ominous Friday the 13th style music and the creepiness of the toy really shines. Thoughts? You be the judge!
This Sonic Screwdriver was the go to gadget for the Second Doctor in the 70s. Now the toy version can be yours.
I love Doctor Who, and I’m sure many would agree with me that next to the light saber from Star Wars, every sci-fi geek would love a Sonic Screwdriver on their belt if they were actually real. Well, until that day comes, there’s always the toy version, especially this old school screwdriver from the third doctor series of that iconic British sci-fi import.
This Saturday, all participating Lowe’s Building supply centers will be having a School Bus Build and Grow clinic, where kids can build a fun school bus toy and pencil case. Very fun.
This is a few years old but it underscores the old latin adage “let the buyer beware.” And while the box does say in the tiny fine print “product may not be as appears on image,” can anyone not look at the actual size of this pool and not walk away feeling had?
Kids who want to amp up the reality quotient of their vroom vroom play time (or parents looking for a cool decorating alternative for Junior’s room) may want to check out Road Tape by Barnvanligt. With a quick tug and laying out on the floor, kids have a two lane highway for Lightning McQueen.
The Giz is reporting that Entertainment Earth is blowing out their existing inventory to make room for upcoming items for the holiday season. The online toy store is offering discounts of up to 90% off on everything from action figures to games to accessories. Yes, that’s your credit card shaking in your back [...]