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Lord Tasarau 4 pack (Style 1)

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:30:15 +0000

On a distant island a long time ago, the story of Gormiti begins... The magnificent Island of Gorm was once inhabited by peaceful, nature-loving people. They lived peacefully under the guidance of The Old Sage, keeper of secrets and magic, in their village at the foot of Fire Mountain, a massive, dormant volcano that had never threatened the peaceful island... until now. One day Fire Mountain showed its fierce nature by exploding through the earth and into the air. The once green and lush land transformed into a black, burnt, desolate waste area. From the ashes rose strange creatures, molded from the heat of the lava and led by Magmion, lord of Magma. These creatures of fire were called the lords of Magma and Magmion craved the souls of the defenseless Gormiti. The prediction was coming true. "From the deep, dangerous creatures were rising. They would sweep the land, the good would then return and battle a fate worse than extinction." So the story begins. This game, newly imported from Europe, is a battle for domination of the land, sea, and air, by creatures who have been divided into five elemental armies: Earth, Forest, Sea, Air and Fire. Each creature comes with a card describing their abilities, and gameplay is as simple as adding the number from the card to the number on your creature's foot. Your battles can also be enhanced by adding playsets, which feature moving parts, traps and more, to aid you in your attack and defense. Many of the figures come blind-packed, further enhancing the collectibility of this line. Each 4 Pack comes with 4 Figures and 4 Trading Cards.

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Lord Polypus 4 pack (Style 1)

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:04:28 +0000

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Gormiti Series 2 Action Figure 2-Pack Dedalus The Undergrounder and Cannon Trunk (Random Colors)

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:35:07 +0000

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Lord Carrapax 4 pack (Style 1)

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:31:31 +0000

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EyeClops Bionic Eye Multizoom, Green

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:02:58 +0000

.caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } Say goodbye to normal magnifiers! With the Jakks EyeClops Bionic Eye hand-held device, kids can view everyday objects at 200 times their regular size. Recommended for kids ages six and up, the EyeClops creates hours of endless play and exploration that's fun for the entire family. Ordinary to Extraordinary Much more fun than a microscope, the EyeClops transforms any television into an interactive TV toy. With the EyeClops, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Magnified to 200 times the normal size and viewed on any TV screen, minuscule salt crystals morph into blocks of ice; hair and carpet turn into giant noodles; and small insects become fearsome creatures. The Bionic Eye has three built-in LED lights so kids can illuminate any object, including their own skin. Interactive and Easy to Use Kids love using the TV along with this educational device to share a new activity with their friends. Parents too can join in the fun and will love how their children learn and play. So you don't have to touch everything you look at, the toy comes with an observation dish and tube, perfect for viewing liquids, salt, and bugs. The battery-powered device is simple to use, plugging directly into the A/V jacks found on any current TV model. The brightly colored, hard plastic device is child-safe and stands up to hours of scientific exploration. The EyeClops requires five AA batteries. The EyeClops Bionic Eye lets you view everyday objects at 200 times their regular size. View larger. Magnify even living objects, such as your pet, and view all of it on any TV screen. View larger.

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Gormiti Murena Den Playset

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:24:34 +0000

On a distant island a long time ago, the story of Gormiti begins... The magnificent Island of Gorm was once inhabited by peaceful, nature-loving people. They lived peacefully under the guidance of The Old Sage, keeper of secrets and magic, in their village at the foot of Fire Mountain, a massive, dormant volcano that had never threatened the peaceful island... until now. One day Fire Mountain showed its fierce nature by exploding through the earth and into the air. The once green and lush land transformed into a black, burnt, desolate waste area. From the ashes rose strange creatures, molded from the heat of the lava and led by Magmion, lord of Magma. These creatures of fire were called the lords of Magma and Magmion craved the souls of the defenseless Gormiti. The prediction was coming true. "From the deep, dangerous creatures were rising. They would sweep the land, the good would then return and battle a fate worse than extinction." So the story begins. This game, newly imported from Europe, is a battle for domination of the land sea, and air, by creatures who have been divided into five elemental armies: Earth, Forest, Sea, Air and Fire. Each creature comes with a card describing their abilities, and gameplay is as simple as adding the number from the card to the number on your creature's foot. Your battles can also be enhanced by adding playsets, which feature moving parts, traps and more, to aid you in your attack and defense. Many of the figures come blind-packed, further enhancing the collectibility of this line. Each playset includes 1 large Murena figure with Jaw Chomping action, 1 Water Tribe figure and 1 Trading Card.

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EyeClops BioniCam

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:16:36 +0000

The EyeClops BioniCam Video Microscope from JAKKS Pacific opens up a world of microscopic fun for kids to explore. This bionic eye makes it easy to take digital pictures and capture video that documents new discoveries. Designed to keep inquisitive children aged eight and up entertained and interested in the world around them, the BioniCam is also engaging enough to captive adults. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1.3em; } td.think { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; border-bottom: 1px dotted #000000; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; } td.glance { height: 100%; background: #9DC4D8; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-top: 10px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; } img.withlink {border:1px black solid;} What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Look at familiar objects in a whole new way; review images on a TV or computer The Bad: Learning to focus the eye takes practice In a Nutshell: Unique video microscope provides creepy close-ups and informal science lessons At a Glance Ages: 8 and older Requires: 5 AA batteries; TV and/or computer for full effect A belt clip battery pack makes it easy to take the BioniCam anywhere. View larger. Even old blue jeans look cool viewed through the BioniCam. View Larger. Magnify Your World, To get started, simply insert five AA batteries (not included) into the belt clip battery pack, insert the included USB memory stick into the top of the BioniCam, and turn the unit on. With the camera's ergonomically shaped handle in one hand, you can focus on any number of everyday objects--such as coins, fabric, your pet's fur, or your own hair and skin. The magnified images appear in real time and full color on the LCD screen. Below the screen, you'll find easy to use buttons that allow you to navigate the menu, select video or photo options, review your gallery, and delete unwanted images. A zoom dial offers either 100x, 200x or 400x magnification. To focus an image, twist the I.R.I.S. lens attachment until you achieve the results you're looking for. Getting a crisp image takes a little patience at first, especially at the highest magnification. But with practice and with the help of the easy-to-read focusing gauge, you'll be focusing the lens in no time. Photos and Video Without Complicated Setup With no software to upload and minimal set-up, the BioniCam makes sharing discoveries easy. Plug the USB memory stick directly into your computer for quick access to images, then save and edit them or post them to your blog. Alternately, you can use the included video cable to display images on your TV. When you are plugged into the TV, the LCD screen turns off, but you still retain all the functionality of the BioniCam. This makes reviewing huge enlargements in real time a fun group activity. Contagious Fun for the Whole Family The hand-held magnification "eye" is fun to hold and makes it easy for your child to explore the microscopic world without complicated scientific instruments. Viewing the magnified images on your computer or TV screen in full, vivid color encourages kids to take learning into their own hands and provides numerous opportunities for parents and children to play fun and educational games together. The excitement of seeing objects in your child's everyday world magnified to up to 400 times is sure to be a hit with whole family. Fortunately, the lightweight, durable plastic unit fits comfortably into both small and large hands. And if you need some help getting started, the easy-to-read instruction booklet offers lots of tips for finding items that hide interesting textures, from pine needles to sponges and insects. On the lowest setting, the LEDs occasionally prove too bright for viewing lighter-colored objects, and these images may remain unclear on large viewing screens. On the higher magnification settings, however, this did not seem to be a problem, as textures and colors came through flawlessly. And while the battery pack makes it easy to explore indoors and out, the LCD screen can be tough to read in direct sunlight. Overall, these are minor concerns that should do nothing to prevent this fun, educational toy from being big hit with all kinds of kids. What's in the Box BioniCam, I.R.I.S. lens attachment, removable USB drive, and video cable.

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Gormiti Series 1 Mini Figure 10-Pack Assortment C (Magmion)

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:35:17 +0000

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EyeClops Mini Projector

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:17:29 +0000

Kids can project movies, video games, and more with the Eyeclops Mini Projector. Designed for ages eight and older, this portable digital projector fits in the palm of your hand and projects a screen size of up to 60 inches! All you need for big-screen excitement is a dark room and standard RCA cables to connect the Eyeclops to your favorite media player or game console. With an optional battery pack for projection on-the-go, you'll never lose sight of the big picture! Mini Projector Ages: 8+ Requires: Connector cables (RCA cables) for projecting from various media sources (not included) 4 "D" batteries for portable battery pack (optional/not included) Adult assistance for battery replacement What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Mini projector makes it easy for kids to create their own home theater. The Challenging: Low-resolution images necessitate a viewing environment that is totally dark. In a Nutshell: Kids will love projecting movies and video games outdoors and on bedroom ceilings! This kid-friendly projector projects movies, video games and more. The projector is lightweight and compact, so you can even project on the ceiling. The EyeClops expands video games to larger-than-life sizes. If You Can Plug It In, You Can Project It The Eyeclops puts big-screen projection capability in the palm of your hand. It's easy to create your own home theater -- just connect your favorite media player or game console to the Eyeclops' audio-video inputs (connector cables not included), turn on the power, and aim the projector at a wall or ceiling. With built-in speakers and a projected screen size of up to 60 inches, your favorite movies and video games will take on a whole new look and sound! The Eyeclops works with DVD players, video game consoles, handheld devices, and more! The projector's simple, kid-friendly features include a pivoting arm for adjusting the projection angle, a volume control, and a focal adjustment. Unlike other larger projectors, the Eyeclops doesn't get hot, so it's safe for kids to handle. Projector Fits in the Palm of Your Hand Going on a road trip? The projector unit weighs less than a pound and measures a compact 2 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches (H x W x D), so kids can easily take it along for all kinds of adventures. The projection stand features a convenient belt clip in addition to a portable battery pack that provides approximately 270 minutes of projection time -- more than enough for an outdoor screening! The Darker the Room, the Clearer the Image Whether you're projecting a film on the ceiling of your bedroom or a video game inside of your tent, the key to a clear image is a dark environment. Kids will find that even a little daylight makes the screen dim and blurry. For best results, the projector should be positioned within several feet of the projection surface, and all light sources should be covered. Because the Eyeclops' on-board speakers may not provide the same quality of audio that your home speakers do, the projector features a mini-jack audio output that allows you to connect it to headphones or external speakers. Additionally, while standard RCA cables (not included) are sufficient to connect most devices to the Eyeclops, certain media players and handheld devices may require special connector cables that can be purchased separately. What's in the Box Eyeclops Mini Projector, projection stand/battery pack, swivel arm, A/C adaptor, instruction manual.

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Gormiti Series 1 Mini Figure 10-Pack Assortment B (Tasarau)

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:25:50 +0000

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