Category Archives: Toys and Games

Mental Floss 8 Seemingly Harmless Toys That Weren’t

mentalfloss.com 8 Seemingly Harmless Toys that Were Yanked Off Shelves

Back in my day, if you wanted to spin a pen, you had to do it the old fashioned way, with a regular ballpoint Bic pen.

Worst Toys of 2011 – TOADY Awards

Visit the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood to vote for the worst Toy of 2011.

Scan-it Security Checkpoint X-Ray Toy

It’s all fun and games when little Johnny scans your wallet or purse, but when he holds you for questioning for a day and a half, you’ll regret the day you bought this toy.

Neverending Supply of Bubble Wrap

Because sometimes we all need a little tactile stimulation

Source: luuux.com

Buzzfeed’s Birthday List for Your Spoiled Child

Buzzfeed’s Birthday List for Your Spoiled Child

Review:  Wind Up Sumo Wrestlers

The world may not be prepared for full contact wind up toys, but they’re here.  These wind up Sumo wrestlers lack the honor and pride that you’d traditionally find with such athletes, but they also don’t eat a 6,000 calorie diet each day, so they are a whole lot cheaper to keep around.  By our estimates, they provide 82% of the entertainment value of live Sumo wrestling. Read a full review, plus video after the break!
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Candy Week:  Chocolate Scrabble

Make sure you’re eating your letters selectively. I’d recommend eating the J, X, Q, and Z to start.

eSpark Electric Razor Scooter

Watch sparks fly as your child zooms around the neighborhood on his new electric scooter! Watch your neighbors yell and shake their fists as your child zooms around the neighborhood on his new electric scooter!

Source: Uber Review

Nintendo Soaps

This is what it will take to get some guys to wash their hands after going to the bathroom

Source: Serendipity and Spark