Gears of War 2 Retrospective
December 31, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Sure it’s almost 2010. But more importantly, there seems to be a great schism happening between gamers on the Xbox. Halo held the top spot and redefined First Person Shooters. Then along came Gears of War and the bar was set for Third Person Shooters from then on out. Gears of War 2 is out now and already being enjoyed for all the right reasons, but does it put itself above Halo as the most popular franchise on the 360?
Air Hogs: The Most Popular Remote Controlled Toy for 2009
December 30, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Remote Control Toys
I don't know what's happening here, but it sure looks cool.
The top selling remote controlled toys this year hands-down goes to Air Hogs, followed by the Dragonfly. Let’s look closer.
The Top 10 Radio and Remote Controlled Toys of 2009
December 29, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Remote Control Toys
Many folks don’t know there is a difference between “remote controlled” and “radio and remote controlled.” I mean honestly, RC is RC. So here they are, the Top Ten Bestselling Radio and Remote Controlled Toys for 2009.
10. Tyco R/C Stunt Psycho Vehicle – Red:
A car possessed by some sort of demon? Apparently so.
LEGO Building Blocks Are Still Solid
December 28, 2009 by Chris Whitmore
Filed under Building Toys
When I was growing up, almost every kid I knew had LEGOs. We all enjoyed building different objects, letting our imaginations do the work. There were instructions to follow, but individual creations were always more fun. And with the LEGO Ultimate Building Set, it seems that the trend is still going strong today.
Gonna Take You For a Ride: A Review of Tony Hawk: Ride
December 24, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Here it is in all its "glory." You do not want this.
Do you like skateboarding? Do you like video games? Okay, let me stop you before you make a terrible assumption that if you like both you’ll like Tony Hawk: Ride since the game is awful. Lots of potential, but utter failure of a game. You want to know why? Because the game doesn’t work, and when the whole point of buying a $90 game with a peripheral shaped like a skateboard is to have it function like a real skateboard and it doesn’t, you’re getting ripped off. Wanna know more. Read on for your warning.
10 Most Popular Toys for Christmas 2009
December 18, 2009 by Chris Whitmore
Filed under Hot Toys
Well, it’s that time of the year again. Families are getting together and spending time with one another, showing how much they care for each other. And of course, there is Christmas shopping. Yes, it’s that time of year when stores are packed, traffic goes on for miles, and you just can’t figure out what to get for everybody on your list.
To the rescue: Here is a list of 10 of the most popular toys for the 2009 holiday season. Christmas is less than two weeks away, so if there are still some empty spaces under the tree that you’d like to fill, the following suggestions are for you.
Screature is a Dinosaur Lover’s Dream
December 17, 2009 by Chris Whitmore
Filed under Toys
Products like the Screature Interactive Dinosaur bring me back to early ’90s, when the movie Jurassic Park was released. After that, dinosaur toys were everywhere. Every kid at school loved the movie and loved dinosaurs. And if there were toys like the Screature when I was was that age, anybody that had it would be the most popular kid in class.
Top 10 Best Selling Toys of 2009
December 17, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Hot Toys
The year is wrapping up, but there is still just enough time for you to get out and grab gifts for everyone on your list. It’s tough to create a list of the top toys of 2009 without repeating myself quite a bit, plus everyone else has the list somewhere. But you come here to read my witty banter and clever remarks (or because you’ve already read everything else on the internet).
So here we go, hold on tight, and please no food or drinks while the article is in motion.
10. Bananagrams:
Dragonball Z Round-Up for 2009
December 16, 2009 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Wait a minute, this looks somewhat familiar...
By now you already know that I take my Dragonball Z very seriously. I typically find myself playing any and every game associated with the Saiyans regardless of how good they may be. But should you be doing the same? This year we’ve had three new Dragonball games, so stay close while I give you the rundown for these three.
Mattel’s Mindflex Showcases the Power of the Brain
December 15, 2009 by Chris Whitmore
Filed under Science & Discovery Toys
Technology never ceases to amaze me. At times, there are products that seem years ahead of their time, making what once seemed impossible a reality. Recently, Mindflex has been released and already is making new advancements in the entertainment industry.
