DIY Dinosaur Lamps Make a Cool Gift

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If you are looking for an interesting gift for someone on your holiday list who likes Dinosaurs, ThinkGeek has something for you. A DIY kit is available that offers three different dinosaurs that are cut from flexible plastic sheets.

The sheets are put together by sliding tab A into slot A and so forth. The three dinosaurs featured are the T-Rex, stegosaurs, and a diplodocus. Construction time is 30 to 40 minutes and they do not include light bulbs. The AC cord and switch are included. Finished lamps are about 13-inches tall. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Kota Triceratops Dinosaur hot Holiday Toy is shipping

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One of the hottest most unusual Holiday Toy gifts is now shipping. Hasbro announced the Kota animatronics ride-on Dinosaur in February.
KOTA the Triceratops reacts to touch and sound with realistic dinosaur noises and movements.
Featuring sensors in eleven areas on his body, KOTA will react to touch by moving his head, tail and horns or giving a friendly dino roar.
With KOTA The Triceratops children will enjoy the simulated experience of 'riding' a dinosaur; kids can ride comfortably on his back in a spring-loaded seat, holding onto a handle hidden behind the dinosaur's head. Read more

Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2008 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dig out a Dinosaur on your Desk

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You want to feel what it is like to find dinosaur fossils? Then check out this mini dinosaur fossil kit.

The archaeologist kit consists of a block of gypsum with dino bones buried inside. With a small digging tools and a brush you have to unearth the dinosaur bones carefully. Read more

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:04:13 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

UGOBE Pleo Robotic Dinosaur Review

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Today we are reviewing a Pleo robot dinosaur from UGOBE. This robot is packed with sensors and joints to allow it to be aware of its environment and move like a real dinosaur.

The idea is that rather than being a static toy like a stuffed animal the Pleo will interact with its people and learn and evolve as it is played with. The Pleo pulls this all off nicely as well. Read more

Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2008 13:40:04 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Hasbro KOTA the Triceratops Dinosaur

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It is an odd time to report about the hot next toy for Holiday season, but the toy companies just presented their newest toys at toy fair. Fisher-Price already landed another hit Elmo version with Elmo Live. Hasbro also announced a whole list of new toys including Kota the Triceratops Dinosaur animatronics ride-on dino. Read more

Posted on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Remote Controlled Flying Dinosaur

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I am a big fan of RC toys, especially those that fly. Firebox has a sweet remote control Pterosaur that flaps its wings to stay aloft, presumably somewhat like a real flying dinosaur would.

I’m not familiar with a pterosaur myself, but this is a cool looking flying toy. Like many of the other flying RC toys I have looked at, like the PiccoZ, the Pterosaur has a rechargeable battery that gets its juice from the controller itself. Read more

Posted on Mon, 28 May 2007 16:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun