Mitchel Resnick and team have developed a new tablet application called ScratchJr which has been specifically developed to help young children between the ages of 5 and 7 learn basic programming skills, creating their own interactive stories and games. Within the ScratchJr application children … [Read more...] about ScratchJr App Lets Young Children Program Their Own Interactive Stories (video)
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Moff Wearable Smart Toy Adds Interactivity To Your Childs Imagination (video)
If your children are always playing with everyday objects and transforming them into props for games and imaginative play, you might be interested in a new wearable smart toy called the Moff band. The Moff band is similar to a slapband but equipped with electronics, and has been created to enable … [Read more...] about Moff Wearable Smart Toy Adds Interactivity To Your Childs Imagination (video)
Mission Control Desk Powered By Arduino And Raspberry Pi (video)
If you are looking for a new project to build using a Raspberry Pi mini PC or Arduino controller and would enjoy playing with your own mission control desk or know a budding astronaut that might. You are sure to enjoy this awesome DIY Mission Control Desk created by Jeff High Smith, made using a … [Read more...] about Mission Control Desk Powered By Arduino And Raspberry Pi (video)
Modarri Cars Next Generation Toy Cars Offer Steering, Suspension And More (video)
The ThoughtFull Toys company has developed a new style of toy car to play with called Modarri Cars. Which have been designed to allow you to be able to fully customise them with interchangeable parts as well as a real steering mechanism that you can control with your finger. Other features of the … [Read more...] about Modarri Cars Next Generation Toy Cars Offer Steering, Suspension And More (video)
Official Lego Ghostbusters Kit Launching In June For $50
After the announcement was made earlier this year that Lego would be launching a new official Ghostbusters Lego kit, thanks to the Lego CUUSOO initiative. First images of the final Lego Ghostbusters kit have now been released providing Ghostbusters fans and Lego builders with a first glimpse of … [Read more...] about Official Lego Ghostbusters Kit Launching In June For $50
Assassin’s Creed Arena Board Game Launches February 26th
Assassin's Creed fans might be interested to know that later this month on February 26th the new Assassin's Creed Arena board game will be available to purchase, providing gameplay for 2-4 players. The Assassin's Creed Arena board game allows players to compete to uncover the most lucrative targets … [Read more...] about Assassin’s Creed Arena Board Game Launches February 26th
Lego Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary Kit Launching Soon (video)
Lego and Ghostbuster fans are sure to be pleased to learn that LEGO will be creating a 30th anniversary special edition LEGO Ghostbusters set complete with Ecto-1 and the minifigs, thanks to the LEGO CUUSOO community initiative. Though sadly not the Ghostbusters HQ pictured below, you will need to … [Read more...] about Lego Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary Kit Launching Soon (video)
Saberetron Swords Keep Score during Your Light Saber Duels
At some point, I think most people have picked up something long and pretended to have a sword fight. The thrill of engaging in a mock battle, imagining oneself as a knight or a Jedi, is a universal experience. However, the problem with most mock sword battles is that no one wants to admit they were … [Read more...] about Saberetron Swords Keep Score during Your Light Saber Duels
The LEGO Movie “Behind the Bricks” Featurette Trailer (video)
If you are looking forward to the launch of The LEGO Movie on February 7th, 2014 in theatres worldwide, you are sure to enjoy this new "Behind the Bricks" featurette trailer. This trailer provides an intriguing look at how The LEGO Movie trailer was created and offers a more personal look at the … [Read more...] about The LEGO Movie “Behind the Bricks” Featurette Trailer (video)
Awesome Lego Astromech Droid (video)
Vimal Patel has created an awesome looking fully motorised Lego Astromech Droid which has been inspired by the Star Wars universe. The Lego Astromech Droid includes a rotating head as well as a foldout robotic arm with pinch grip fingers and even a third wheel leg to provide extra stability. Check … [Read more...] about Awesome Lego Astromech Droid (video)
Ozobot Intelligent Game Piece Offers Both Physical And Digital Gameplay (video)
Some of our readers might remember the very unique and innovative Ozobot which was unveiled at the CES 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this year. The Ozobot has been designed for both physical and digital play and as expected, the team behind the new Ozobot intelligent game … [Read more...] about Ozobot Intelligent Game Piece Offers Both Physical And Digital Gameplay (video)
StrawBees Enable Children To Build And Create Using Just Cardboard And Straws (video)
If your children enjoy building things you might be interested in a new gadget that has been created called StrawBees. StrawBees has been designed to help your child extend their creativity and imagination using just simple straws or unwanted cardboard boxes together with a handful of StrawBees … [Read more...] about StrawBees Enable Children To Build And Create Using Just Cardboard And Straws (video)
