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	<title>The Great Toy Test &#187; 12-15</title>
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		<title>The Aquapod Bottle Launcher</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
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This is a great toy for the entire family, not only is it fun it is a great teaching toy. Get the kids outside and get ready for take off with The Aquapod Bottle Launcher [$24.99], a futuristic, one piece plastic bottle launcher made of highly durable ABS plastic. It needs no assembly, just an [...]]]></description>
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<p>This is a great toy for the entire family, not only is it fun it is a great teaching toy. Get the kids outside and get ready for take off with <a href="http://www.theaquapod.com/">The Aquapod Bottle Launcher</a> [$24.99], a futuristic, one piece plastic bottle launcher made of highly durable ABS plastic. It needs no assembly, just an ordinary bicycle pump, and a bottle and water. The Aquapod launches ordinary plastic soda bottles up to 100 feet in the air and is the only launcher available with a built in solid brass check valve to prevent over-pressurizing.</p>
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		<title>NERF N-Strike Elite for Wii</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:41:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Become the master of mayhem in the first NERF blaster action game. Nerf N-Strike [59.95] features classic rail shooter gameplay and equips players with a cache of fresh features and comes bundled with a newly designed blue NERF SWITCH SHOT EX-3 blaster and attachable red reveal decoder lens that will give players the ability to [...]]]></description>
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<p>Become the master of mayhem in the first NERF blaster action game. <a href="http://eastore.ea.com/DRHM/servlet/ControllerServlet?Action=DisplayProductDetailsPage&amp;SiteID=ea&amp;Locale=en_US&amp;Env=BASE&amp;productID=126669800">Nerf N-Strike</a> [59.95] features classic rail shooter gameplay and equips players with a cache of fresh features and comes bundled with a newly designed blue NERF SWITCH SHOT EX-3 blaster and attachable red reveal decoder lens that will give players the ability to detect enemy weak spots, solve puzzles and decode secret missions as they blast their way to victory.</p>
<p>In a world created to be the perfect landscape for NERF pandemonium, players can wreak havoc and perfect their blasting skills or challenge friends to clashes with both single and multi-player game modes.</p>
<p>$59.95 <a href="http://eastore.ea.com/DRHM/servlet/ControllerServlet?Action=DisplayProductDetailsPage&amp;SiteID=ea&amp;Locale=en_US&amp;Env=BASE&amp;productID=126669800">Buy the new Nerf N-Strike shooter game for Wii</a></p>
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		<title>Hi-Tec Art’s LED Masterpiece</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:57:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No it&#8217;s not a Lite-Brite it is something much more advanced and a lot more fun. Hi-Tec Art&#8217;s Masterpiece [$80] is the Worlds first LED stick in Tec Toy. Just stick in the LED’s and they light to create art! With Masterpiece you can use the backgrounds supplied to create LED accented art or freestyle [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://thegreattoytest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/3812357314_5930263a3c.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-231" title="LED toy" src="http://thegreattoytest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/3812357314_5930263a3c-300x250.jpg" alt="LED toy" width="300" height="250" /></a>No it&#8217;s not a Lite-Brite it is something much more advanced and a lot more fun. <a title="Hi-TecArt" href="https://www.hi-tecart.com/">Hi-Tec Art&#8217;s Masterpiece</a> [$80] is the Worlds first LED stick in Tec Toy. Just stick in the LED’s and they light to create art! With Masterpiece you can use the backgrounds supplied to create LED accented art or freestyle your own art. Create anything you can imagine from designs to signs. Use the included glowing Artwires to outline shapes and patterns in glowing bright light! Powered by a wall adapter, or take in your car and power it by the car adapter included.</p>
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		<title>Bergino Handmade Baseballs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Beautiful baseballs, handmade by Bergino. The ultimate American icon wrapped around an all-american baseball, the Constitution of the United States [$20]. The baseball features &#8220;We The People&#8221; and &#8220;George Washington&#8217;s replica signature&#8221; on the ball&#8217;s sweet spots. Handmade to professional standards.  Unique gloss wraparound artwork, includes gift box and turf base Stand. Be sure [...]]]></description>
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<p>Beautiful baseballs, handmade by Bergino. The ultimate American icon wrapped around an all-american baseball, the <a href="http://www.bergino.com/America-the-Beautiful-s/3.htm">Constitution of the United States</a> [$20]. The baseball features &#8220;We The People&#8221; and &#8220;George Washington&#8217;s replica signature&#8221; on the ball&#8217;s sweet spots. Handmade to professional standards.  Unique gloss wraparound artwork, includes gift box and turf base Stand. Be sure to visit <a title="Bergino baseballs" href="http://www.bergino.com/">Bergino Baseballs</a> to see all the styles and colors.</p>
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		<title>USB Webcam Rocket Launcher</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:31:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Where would we be without Instant Messaging? It lets us stay in contact and chat with friends all over the world (especially delightful during work hours). But sometimes the urge to reach out and shoot someone is unbearable. And that&#8217;s where the USB MSN Missile Launcher [$50] comes in. Don&#8217;t be content with sharing images, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-169" title="usb-msn-missle-launcher" src="http://thegreattoytest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/usb_msn_missle_launcher-281x300.jpg" alt="usb-msn-missle-launcher" width="281" height="300" />Where would we be without Instant Messaging? It lets us stay in contact and chat with friends all over the world (especially delightful during work hours). But sometimes the urge to reach out and shoot someone is unbearable. And that&#8217;s where the <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3538420-10356311?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thinkgeek.com%2Fgeektoys%2Fcubegoodies%2Fa1c2%2F" target="_top">USB MSN Missile Launcher</a><img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3538420-10356311" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> [$50] comes in. Don&#8217;t be content with sharing images, jokes, and assorted links with your friends &#8211; it&#8217;s time to share missiles!</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll have your USB MSN Missile Launcher set up within minutes and that&#8217;s when the fun begins. For you see, as you chat you and your buddies can control each other&#8217;s launcher. And since each USB MSN Missile Launcher has an integrated webcam (which can be used as just a webcam if you haven&#8217;t any buddies), you&#8217;ll know exactly when you are aimed at your buddy&#8217;s head. Then fire away! The only downside is that your buddy can do the same to you! The upside is, you can always retaliate by turning your buddy&#8217;s USM MSN Missile Launcher to face the door of his office and peg his boss in the gut when he/she comes to lecture your buddy about using IM for non-work-related matters. Ah the joys of progress . . . and revenge.</p>
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		<title>Lego Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
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An ideal Lego gift for any aged racecar fan, allowing them to get up-close and personal with the ultimate dream car. This amazingly detailed (down to the floor mats!) 1:17 model of the incredible Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 [$60] comes with enough bricks to build an authentic coupe or Spider Gallardo, featuring a retractable roof [...]]]></description>
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An ideal Lego gift for any aged racecar fan, allowing them to get up-close and personal with the ultimate dream car. This amazingly detailed (down to the floor mats!) 1:17 model of the incredible <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=OHl**2/F33Q&amp;offerid=115554.766328347&amp;type=10&amp;subid=">Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4</a><img src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=OHl**2/F33Q&amp;bids=115554.766328347&amp;type=10&amp;subid=" alt="icon" width="1" height="1" /> [$60] comes with enough bricks to build an authentic coupe or Spider Gallardo, featuring a retractable roof that folds into the back. It is fun for boys but also makes a sweet display model for men whether they are looking to refresh a boring bookcase in their office or adding a little twist to their game room décor.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Son (7 yrs.) says:</strong> When I built the Lego car it was hard when I got to the doors but I finished it anyway. It was fun and exciting when I finished it, it took me one night and two days. It looks awesome!</p>
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		<title>Futurama Mini Figures: Kidrobot</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Time warp to the 31st century with cast of Futurama! Kid Robot has teamed up with Matt Groening and David X. Cohen for the second time to bring you Futurama Mini Figures [$9]. From the cryogenically frozen Fry to the ancient Dr. Zoidberg, 12 iconic characters, including 2 chases are coming at you blind boxed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/click?lid=41000000028876854"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-152" title="KidRobot Futurama mini figures" src="http://thegreattoytest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/9037-default-l1-288x300.jpg" alt="KidRobot Futurama mini figures" width="288" height="300" /></a>Time warp to the 31st century with cast of Futurama! Kid Robot has teamed up with Matt Groening and David X. Cohen for the second time to bring you <a href="http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/click?lid=41000000028876854">Futurama Mini Figures</a> [$9]. From the cryogenically frozen Fry to the ancient Dr. Zoidberg, 12 iconic characters, including 2 chases are coming at you blind boxed in the very near future.</p>
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		<title>R/C Airsoft Battle Tanks</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tired of using your imagination to fire your R/C tank at the enemy which maliciously invaded your territorial sovereignty? Imagine no longer with the R/C Airsoft Battle Tank [$40-$90], and blast the enemy in your front yard with the powerful air motor turret on this R/C tank (uses self generated compressed air). Direct from Japan, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3625515-10356324?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thinkgeek.com%2Fgeektoys%2Frc%2F6279%2F" target="_top"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-121" title="rc-battle-tank-airsoft" src="http://thegreattoytest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/rc-battle-tank-airsoft-300x199.jpg" alt="rc-battle-tank-airsoft" width="300" height="199" /></a><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-3625515-10356324" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />Tired of using your imagination to fire your R/C tank at the enemy which maliciously invaded your territorial sovereignty? Imagine no longer with the <a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3625515-10356324?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thinkgeek.com%2Fgeektoys%2Frc%2F6279%2F" target="_top">R/C Airsoft Battle Tank</a><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-3625515-10356324" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> [$40-$90], and blast the enemy in your front yard with the powerful air motor turret on this R/C tank (uses self generated compressed air). Direct from Japan, this R/C battle tank is ready to bring your childhood battle simulation dreams to life in the comfort of your home or office.</p>
<p><strong>Mom says:</strong> This toy is definitely a draw, our whole block shows up as soon as it appears outside.  There really seems to be no end to the fun our boys have shooting at targets, but be sure to have everyone wear protective eye gear.  Also, make sure your child is old enough to understand how to use this toy safely.</p>
<p><strong>Son (7 yrs) says:</strong> This tank is my favorite remote control toy to play with outdoors. The best part is being able to shoot targets. I shoot cardboard targets and I can even shoot my action figure.</p>
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		<title>The Official Blitz Ball</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve played baseball, then you’ve most likely dreamed of throwing the meanest, nastiest curveball that makes the opposing team fear batting against you.  The Official Blitz Ball [4 balls $12] is the ideal product for backyard baseball players to live that dream. Kids love it, your opponent will fear it!
Blitz Ball is a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://thegreattoytest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blitz-ball-toy1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-136" title="blitz ball baseball toy" src="http://thegreattoytest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/blitz-ball-toy1-300x241.jpg" alt="blitz ball baseball toy" width="300" height="241" /></a>If you’ve played baseball, then you’ve most likely dreamed of throwing the meanest, nastiest curveball that makes the opposing team fear batting against you. <a title="Blitz ball Baseball Toy" href="http://www.collegehillgames.com/"> The Official Blitz Ball</a> [4 balls $12] is the ideal product for backyard baseball players to live that dream. Kids love it, your opponent will fear it!</p>
<p>Blitz Ball is a high performance, lightweight, plastic baseball with a flat-edged surface design that allows the pitcher to throw blazing fastballs, jaw-dropping curveballs, and zigzagging knuckleballs that would make any big-league pitcher jealous.  This revolutionary ball is designed to reduce wind resistance for unbelievable speed and accuracy while maximizing ball spin for tremendous curving action.</p>
<p><strong>Mom says</strong>: Hey, it&#8217;s a ball, you can&#8217;t really go wrong with this one.  Older kids will like to try the crazy throws and little ones just want to carry it around because it&#8217;s easy to grip.  Made of a nice light plastic, the kids were able to practice pitching and no one got hurt by getting hit with the ball.  Nice.</p>
<p><strong>Son says</strong>: The Blitz Ball is the fastest ball I have ever thrown and with a little practice I even got it to do a crazy curve ball.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Been thinking about picking up the yo-yo again? If you need a little bit more inspiration you got to check out YoYo Nation. These guys have a vision, a vision to create a world that has a yo-yo in every house; to ensure that no child leaves the age of 8 without learning how to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="size-medium wp-image-1370 alignright" title="Sebastian Brock of Caribou Lodge YoyoWorks" src="http://www.uberapparatus.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sebastianbrock-300x199.jpg" alt="Sebastian Brock" width="300" height="199" />Been thinking about picking up the yo-yo again? If you need a little bit more inspiration you got to check out <a title="Yo Yo Nation" href="http://www.yoyonation.com/">YoYo Nation</a>. These guys have a vision, a vision to create a world that has a yo-yo in every house; to ensure that no child leaves the age of 8 without learning how to perform Rancid Milk, Around The World, Rattle Snake or The Zipper. YoYo Nation is out to make yo-yoing part of the Summer Olympics and X-Games; to instill it in the minds of all that a yo-yo is not a toy – it’s a tool with which to create art.</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-1451 alignright" title="Hulk Smash Yo-Yo" src="http://www.uberapparatus.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/yoyo-nation-hulk-smash.jpg" alt="Caribou Lodge Yo-Yo Works Hulk Smash" width="300" height="250" />Inspired yet? Check out the YoYo Nation online store and check out some of the coolest, slickest yo-yos you have ever seen, we&#8217;ve come a long way since the one dollar Duncan yo-yos from the 1970s. Think about getting one of the hottest Yo-Yos out there, the <a title="Wooly Marmot Yo-Yo, Hulk Smash Edition by Caribou Lodge YoyoWorks" href="http://www.yoyonation.com/home.php?cat=324">Wooly Marmot Yo-Yo, Hulk Smash Edition by Caribou Lodge YoyoWorks</a> [$115.00] is a wonderful work of art that will have you addicted to yo-yoing in minutes. Your skills will get better with one of the Yo-Yo instructional videos you can also pick up at YoYo Nation,<span> <a title="Cosmic Yo-Yo Ultimate Trick Collection" href="http://www.yoyonation.com/product.php?productid=16300&amp;cat=253&amp;page=1">Cosmic Yo-Yo Ultimate Trick Collection</a> [$17.99] a 2 DVD set. </span><span>You get expert instruction, high-quality video, and loads of tricks to keep you busy for months! Watch any trick from multiple angles and in slow-motion. They even included an option to loop any trick (regular speed or slow motion) so that you can really study every nuance of any trick. </span><span>The two performers on this DVD knock out some amazing slack string, off-string, freehand, and laceration tricks.</span></p>
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