Saturday, December 13, 2014
Posted by
TheNerd
"Were I a philosopher, I should write a philosophy of toys, showing that nothing else in life need to be taken seriously, and that Christmas Day in the company of children is one of the few occasions on which men become entirely alive."
-- Robert Lynd
1. Transformers Age of Extinction Stomp and Chomp Grimlock Figure
Manufacturer recommended age: 5 years and up
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Product Description:
Transformers: Age of Extinction Stomp and Chomp Grimlock
Grimlock is the biggest, baddest beast in the Transformers universe. This Stomp and Chomp Grimlock toy brings home the power of the mighty Dinobot warrior! Create awesome Transformers battle action with this giant T-Rex figure that converts from robot to dino and back in one awesome step! Place the included Optimus Prime figure on the dino's back to activate lights, sounds, and pop-out weapons. You can imagine the two Transformers robots are riding into battle together!
Largest Dinobot Figure
'Grimlock smash!' The Dinobot leader Grimlock is a legendary warrior known for unrivaled feats of destruction. The rampaging dino can level anything in his path with thundering strength and crushing jaws. Get a toy worthy of the mighty T-Rex with this Stomp and Chomp Grimlock figure that stands 20 inches tall. It's the largest Dinobot toy created! Don't let its size fool you - your Stomp and Chomp Grimlock figure converts quickly and easily. Switch between robot and T-Rex modes in one awesome step. Use the included Optimus Prime robot figure to activate the dino's lights, sounds, and weapons, and pretend you're battling Decepticons in the Transformers: Age of Extinction movie.
Optimus Prime Figure Activates Lights, Sounds, and Weapons
There's never been a more powerful Transformers team-up than the Autobot leader Optimus Prime riding into battle on the back of the Dinobot leader Grimlock. With this Stomp and Chomp Grimlock figure, you can re-create that epic alliance. Place the included Optimus Prime figure on the dino's back to activate sounds, light-up eyes, and pop-out weapons. The battle-activation feature works with other Age of Extinction figures, including 1-Step Changers figures and Power Battlers figures. Your Stomp and Chomp Grimlock figure recognizes whether the figure on its back is an Autobot or Decepticon character and will activate different lights, sounds, and weapons depending on which side you choose! Collect your favorite characters, choose your side, and join the battle against extinction. When the figure is in T-Rex mode, you can also activate sounds by pushing down on the handle, or press the button hidden in the dino's jaws (if there's nothing trapped in those T-Rex teeth).
Includes
Includes Stomp and Chomp Grimlock figure with sword, Optimus Prime figure, demo batteries, and instructions.
Features:
20-inch Grimlock robot changes in 1 stepPop-out weapons
Light-up eyes
Figures activate different lights, sounds and weapons
Works with Power Battlers and One-Step Changers figures - sold separately
2. Anki DRIVE Starter Kit Smart Robot Car Racing Game
Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
Product Description:
Anki DRIVE, race robot cars in a battle for survival. Roll out the track, pick your car and download the free app to take command of your battle-ready warrior and customize it with exclusive upgrades. Everything you need to battle is in the Anki DRIVE Starter Kit, expansion Cars and Tracks sold separately.
Features:
- Toys and video games collide in a first-of-its-kind real-life robot battle- racing game.
- STARTER KIT includes two physical robot cars, BOSON and KOURAI, and the STARTER TRACK.
- Easy setup: Roll out the 8.5' x 3.5' STARTER TRACK on any floor or table, download the free app, and take control of your car. Rolls back up and stores just as easily.
- Use the free Anki DRIVE app to command and customize your cars with upgrades - make them faster on the track, boost firepower, and tons more.
- Battle up to three friends or self-controlled robot cars per race. Each player must have an iOS or Android device to take control of a car. (Specific devices listed below.)
3. Zoomer Interactive Puppy
Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 10 years
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Product Description:
Zoomer is back! He's twice as smart, twice as funny and will steal your heart twice as fast! With 2X the tricks, you can teach him everything a puppy needs to know. Call his name, help him learn and watch how excited he gets when you reward him with a real good belly scratch. Kids can run, play and laugh as Zoomer excitedly wags his tail and responds to their commands. Zoomer is smart as a whip and understands English, Spanish and French. He even follows your movement with his cute puppy eyes. Teach him twice as many tricks and before you know it he'll be laying down, rolling over, chasing his tail and much more! And with his all-new friends Bailey and Shadow, there's a whole line of Zoomer pups waiting just for you! Just like real dogs, they love to play, bark and interact with one another. When you adopt Zoomer into your home he can't help but feel like a real part of the family. Bring home the smartest pup around with Zoomer!
Features:
- Zoomer is back! He's another year older and twice as smart! With 2X the tricks, he can't wait to bark, talk, scoot around and play with you!
- Just like a real puppy, he loves to learn new tricks. Teach him to speak, sit, lay down, rollover, shake a paw and more!
- Zoomer is so bright he understands your voice in English, Spanish and French.
- Zoomer is made for children who can't wait to adopt a real puppy ages 5+. Recharge Zoomer by using his included USB cable.
- Includes: 1 Zoomer, 1 USB Charging Cable, 1 Instruction Guide, 1 Reference Guide
4. Zoomer Dino
Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 10 years
Product Description:
Boomer - The Zoomer Dino
Boomer’s the interactive dinosaur who just loves to play. With real dinosaur movements, sounds, and dino-sense responsiveness, Boomer can detect when you’re interacting with him. He will react to being stroked and touched.
Control him if you can!
Just like a real dinosaur, Boomer can get angry, spin around, chomp his massive reptile jaws, and roar. Your prehistoric pal responds to motion so use your hands to tame his Dino nature and build your friendship an make him your loyal pet. Make him perform tricks or follow you around. You can train Boomer to dance, chase, chomp, and roar. Boomer even comes with a remote handset if you prefer complete control.
Mood Indicating Eyes
His eyes change colour with his mood, indicating if he's happy or mad, so make sure you give him all the attention he needs. They will turn blue when he senses your hand, turn purple while he’s being trained and go red when he’s mad. Pat him on the nose and Boomer’s eyes will turn green, which means he’s very happy. However, if you pull his tail, Boomer will let you know he's angry. His eyes will turn red eyes and he will go on a dino rampage!
True Balance Technology
Using True Balance Technology, Boomer perfectly balances while exploring your home on two wheels. He can spin in circles, move forward and backward.
Features:
- Control him if you can! Boomer is the incredible Zoomer Dino that only you can tame! He can sense where you are and what you're doing!
- Using True Balance Technology?, Boomer perfectly balances while roaming freely around your home!
- Get him angry by pulling on his tail, train him to dance, chase, chomp and roar! But watch out!
- Boomer the Zoomer Dino is the ultimate pre-historic pet for kids ages 5+, charges via USB cable and requires 3 AAA batteries for remote control operation.
- Includes: 1 Zoomer Dino, 1 Control Pod, 1 USB charging cable, 1 Instruction booklet
5. Air Hogs RC - Zero Gravity Laser Racer - Blue
Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 10 years
Product Description:
Defy Gravity
The Zero Gravity Laser Racer features award-winning, patented Wall Climber Technology that allows the car to defy the laws of gravity! Drive along the floor, up the walls and even upside down! Its 5 directional control and infrared sensors allow the Zero Gravity Laser Racer to chase a beam of light in whatever direction you want. Turn off the lights for maximum effect and watch the LED lights change colour as you race along the wall.
Laser Guided
The Zero Gravity Laser Racer comes to life when it chases a laser dot that you project from the remote control laser gun! Aim the dot on any smooth flat surface and the Zero Gravity Laser Racer will follow it in any direction. Create your own crazy patterns of light for your Racer to follow!
Race it on Walls, Ground and Upside Down!
The Air Hogs Zero Gravity Laser Racer doesn’t just zip around on the floor or other horizontal surfaces. You can drive your Zero Gravity up walls, chasing the dot higher and higher. You can even race it upside-down on the ceiling or bottom of a table or other smooth flat surface. It defies gravity!
Age & Battery Requirements
The Air Hogs Zero Gravity Laser Racer is an indoor RC vehicle. It comes with a remote control laser gun that is also a charger with cable storage, and a user instruction manual. The Zero Gravity is made for ages 8+ and requires 6 AA batteries to power the controller/charger.
Features:
- Defy the laws of gravity with patented Wall Climbing Technology. Drive along the floor, up the wall or even upside down!
- The built-in infrared sensors chase the remote controls laser beam in any direction you point it.
- It's fun, and easy to control. You have to see it to believe it!
- The Air Hogs Zero Gravity Laser Racer is built for drivers ages 8+ and requires 6 AA batteries for operation.
- Includes: 1 Air Hogs Zero Gravity Laser Racer, 1 IR Controller/Charger, 1 User Instruction Guide
Maisto Rock Crawler Extreme Remote Controlled Vehicle, Colors May Vary
Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 15 years
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Product Description:
Maisto Tech Radio Control Rock Crawler Extreme
Articulated front and rear suspensions, powerful motors, and low gearing make this radio control Rock Crawler Extreme perfect for off-road action. The lightweight-but-tough, vac-formed body is colorful and improves performance. Full function features include right/left steering and forward/reverse operation. The Tri-channel transmitter allows three people to play at the same time if they have their own Maisto R/C vehicles. Requires 6 AA batteries for the car and 2 AAA batteries for the controller (batteries are not included). For ages 8 and older. Colors may vary.
What's in the Box
One remote controlled car and one controller.
Maisto is an Established Manufacturer
Although the Maisto brand name began in 1990, the company has manufactured quality toys and models since 1967. Beginning with plastic toys the company then became the first Asian manufacturer of 1:18 scale die-cast metal models in 1990. Radio control toys and models were added in 2008. Most items are licensed from the world's famous auto, motorcycle and aircraft manufacturers with the balance created by Maisto in-house designers and engineers. Maisto owns and operates its own factories to assure excellent quality.
Features:
- Articulated suspensions, two motors and low gearing make these R/C vehicles perfect for rugged off-road action.
- 12-1/2” long
- Front and rear suspension
- Three motors (2 for driving and 1 for steering)
- Tri-channel transmitter so three people can play simultaneously if they have their own Maisto R/C vehicle
- Requires 6 AA batteries for the vehicle and 2 AAA batteries for the controller