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Kalvin Kauzbots: Robots with a Heart

If they only had a heart, all robots might be as lovable as Kalvin, the leader of the Kauzbot Krew, who each year rallies his mechanical friends in support of a good cause. For 2010, it’s the National Coalition for the Homeless — which...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Feb 4th, 2010, 10:00 am
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Bunk Bots: Soft, Yet Oh So Serious

Huge Factory mastermind Jason Hilbourne got the idea for Bunk Bots when he realized that his kids were spending way too much time sleeping next to their hard plastic robot toys. As one who’s been there, I can testify–but thanks to Bunk Bots’...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Jan 26th, 2010, 9:00 am
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Attention Robot Fans – A Friend For Your Floor

If you have a little robot lover in the house, you know that they’ll take their robots in any form. On a t-shirt, as a doll and as a stylish, handsome and whimsical rug. The Toulemonde Bochart – Roboide Kids Rug is a high quality floor covering....
Continue reading » Posted by SunnyChanel on Jan 19th, 2010, 10:00 am
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Robotic Cockroaches For Your Kids

Unless you are just curious about what a post apocalyptic world is like, you probably don’t want to bring a cockroach home. So why have they made little robotic ones to scurry around your living room? Frankly, because they are cool. And because...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Nov 27th, 2009, 12:23 pm
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Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid

I don’t pretend to understand my sons’ fascination with Bakugan — the magnetized transforming battle-balls are all over our house, and yet I can’t recall a single time the kids have played a proper battle with them. But then...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Nov 4th, 2009, 9:00 am
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These Fashionistas And Robots Are Baked

For baking enthusiasts, these Twist and Press Cookie Cutters will give you a whole range of characters. Make up to 64 different fashionistas and robots! Decorate your cookies by using all four sides of the cutter. The fashion cutter features faces,...
Continue reading » Posted by Lisa Estall on Oct 27th, 2009, 11:37 am
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Crazy Eye Robot Patch

The Crazy Eye Robot patch featured above would be perfect for t shirts, jeans, backpacks, coats and really just about anywhere you can attach the little bugger.  It’s made from both new and recycled fabrics, and is 5 1/2″ x 7 3/4″. ...
Continue reading » Posted by amandahill on Jul 29th, 2009, 8:00 pm
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Now This is a Robot Toy: Sky Armor R/C Mecha

Your kids (or, you know, you) may already be into staging ground battles with Japanese mecha toys, but with this Sky Armor Remote Control Mecha, you can literally take to the sky. Featuring an infrared remote controller that doubles as its charging...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Jul 29th, 2009, 10:30 am
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7 Days of Kids Crafting: Do the Robot

If they’re already whining “I’m bored” with summer vacation, we have quick fixes to keep them out of your hair: crafting family-style. So keep checking back all week for 7 Days of Crafting with Kids. Scrapbooks and sewing are for the birds, but...
Continue reading » Posted by jeannesager on Jul 27th, 2009, 6:01 pm
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OLLO Kids Robotic Action Kit

Everything in the OLLO Kids Robotic Action Kit starts with the motor, but from there you’re pretty much unlimited in the kinds of motorized robotic creatures you can build. If the kids’ engineering vision hasn’t yet caught up to their...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Jul 17th, 2009, 9:30 am
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Mr. Robot Head a Puzzling Sensation

Electric but battery-free, Mr. Robot Head gets his sizzle from a wind-up handle behind his robotic cranium. Once he’s charged, your challenge is to guide the looped wand from one side of the wires atop Mr. Robot’s head to the other without...
Continue reading » Posted by Aaron Burgess on Jun 22nd, 2009, 7:30 am
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Classic Vans for Robot Fans

My boy already bounces around like he’s part bionic. So to ease the wear and tear on his hinges and hydraulics, I opt for tried and true brands like Vans. These slip-on robot shoes ($34) feature ankle biter ‘bots in lively colors. And let’s...
Continue reading » Posted by Heather Kuldell on Jun 1st, 2009, 7:05 pm