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Jakks Pacific EyeClops Bionic Eye PLUS BONUS Viewing Stand [Toy]

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:07:24 +0000


BONUS - EXTRA VIEWING STAND 5 "AA" Batteries Required (not included)

Wild Planet Spy Gear Spy Video ATV-360

admin — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:59:25 +0000

From award-winning toymaker Wild Planet comes the entertaining and rugged Spy Video ATV. Sure to keep aspiring spies busy for hours, the ATV is a sturdy, plastic, remote-control vehicle that lets your child "spy" via video and audio feeds transmitted wirelessly through a headset. A "360" button spins the ATV in a circle providing a 360-degree video of the vehicle's surroundings. Children ages six and older will enjoy playing with this clever toy. Spy Video ATV-360 Ages: 7+ Requires: 12 "AA" batteries (not included) What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: Spy headset with video monitor and earbud let kids see and hear around corners and under furniture. The Challenging: The video can be difficult to see clearly; driving the vehicle takes some practice. In a Nutshell: A clever, high-tech toy that kids will enjoy with its ability to let them see and hear in hidden places. Sturdy Plastic with Streamlined Design Made of durable plastic, the ATV is big enough to stand up to rough play, yet small enough to store away easily when playtime is over. With only three major parts -- the ATV, headset, and remote control -- it's straightforward for such a sophisticated toy. Younger children might need help adjusting the headset for optimum viewing of the video feed. Also, parents will need to use a screwdriver to install and replace the 12 "AA" batteries (not included). Hours of spying fun The ATV looks rugged and tough, with its heavy black tread and thin antennae. A video camera mounted to the front transmits a video feed to a monitor in the headset while a sound sensor on the top of the ATV sends audio through an earbud. Children can drive the ATV around corners and under furniture, while simultaneously seeing and hearing what the vehicle does. Its big tires lets it climb easily over obstacles -- like dirty laundry. The video and audio worked flawlessly when we tested them, although we found the video a little hard to see. It took a little trial and error to figure out how to get the vehicle to go where we wished, but we think kids who have experience driving remote control cars will pick it up quickly. With a little practice, kids will be proficient with this entertaining toy. What's in the Box ATV vehicle with video camera and sound sensor; remote control; earbud; headset with adjustable monitor and video screen; and instructions. The Spy Video ATV allows kids to "spy" using a miniature, remote-controlled vehicle. The ATV is rugged in construction and can take on any terrain. The earbud and eyepiece allow you to observe the ATV's video feed remotely.

EyeClops Portable Recordable Bionicam Video Microscope that Plugs to Your TV with Removable USB Drive, LCD Video Screen, Digital Control Panel, EZ Grip Texture and Multi-Zoom Adjustment Magnification (100x, 200x and 400x)

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:41:00 +0000

EyeClops Night Vision Special Mission 2-Pack

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:46:14 +0000


Powered by REAL night vision technology, EyeClops Night Vision is the real deal. Invisible infrared illumination means you can see them, but they can't see you, thanks to the infrared sensitive optics. & built-in LCD screen!!

EyeClops Bionic Eye Multizoom, Green

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:50:38 +0000

See your world as never before with the EyeClops Bionic Eye! With this fun and easy-to-use electric magnifier, kids six and up can view everyday objects at up to 400 times their regular size. The simple, hand-held bionic "eye" displays magnified images on any TV, providing hours of fun entertainment for the entire family. .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; } Connect the EyeClops to your television and explore things around you in detail. View larger. The EyeClops lets you choose between 100x, 200x, and 400x magnification.View larger. What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Easy to set up and fun for the whole family; great way for kids to explore everyday objects The Bad: Takes a little practice to learn how to focus In a Nutshell: A fun and engaging educational toy with great educational potential At a Glance Ages: 6 and up Requires: 5 AA batteries, TV with video input jack Magnify Your World The hand-held EyeClops magnifying "eye" is made of brightly-colored, lightweight, durable plastic and features an ergonomically shaped handle that fits comfortably into small and large hands alike. To operate, simply insert five AA batteries into the "Brain Case," attach the video wire to your TV's video input jack, and turn on the power switch, and you're ready to go! With the easy-to-hold magnifying lens in one hand, you can focus on any number of everyday objects, such as coins, fabric, your pet's fur and even your own hair and skin. The images will appear on your television, and a zoom dial offers either 100x, 200x or 400x magnification. The EyeClops comes with a focusing lens, a viewing dish and a tube to enable your child to explore a variety of everyday objects safely and easily. Contagious Fun for the Whole Family The excitement of seeing objects in your child's everyday world magnified to up to 400 times is contagious and sure to be a hit with whole family. With no software to upload and minimal set-up, the EyeClops can be put to use almost instantly. The hand-held magnification "eye" is fun to hold and makes it easy for your child to explore their world. Viewing the magnified images on your TV screen in full, vivid color encourages your child to take learning into their own hands and provides numerous opportunities for parents and children to play fun and educational games together. And because the EyeClops is powered by five AA batteries, your child can enjoy several uninterrupted hours of exploration without the need for recharging or replacement. Although the EyeClops is extremely easy to set up, it does take a little practice to make things come into focus. However, with the aid of the simple focusing gauge on the I.R.I.S. lens that surrounds the magnifying lens, this initial awkwardness is quickly overcome. On the lowest setting the LEDs occasionally proved to be too bright for viewing lighter-colored objects, and these images could not be seen clearly on the TV screen. On the higher magnification settings, however, this did not seem to be a problem and textures and colors came through flawlessly. What's in the Box EyeClops Bionic Eye and Brain Case, I.R.I.S. lens attachment, viewing dish and tube, and base.

EyeClops Activity Kit – Jumbo Mystery Maps

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:44:28 +0000


Now take your EyeClops on explore hidden worlds like never before! Hidden in the artwork of these 8 posters are hundreds of tiny secrets. Venture to the heart of the dense rainforest or travel back to the time of King Arthur. Solve a spooky mystery on the winding streets of London or blast off into space for a voyage of discovery. Reveal microprinted clues and images with the EyeClops Bionic Eye!

NEW EyeClops® Mini Bionic Eye Plug-In TV Microscope

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:37:18 +0000


The award-winning toy kids and parents alike will enjoy. Plug into your tv, then point the "eye" at any object and see it magnified 200 times! See things the way youve never seen them before as everyday objects become the subject of fascination and exploration. Built-in LED lights for illuminating objects. 5 AA batteries required, not included.

EyeClops BioniCam

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:22:04 +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.

Ucreate Games & Artimation

admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:03:00 +0000

Ucreate Games puts mash-up creativity and game creation into the hands of kids! Using your computer screen and the Ucreate Games tablet, kids can build and customize unique games using hand drawn lines and a library of fun, interactive game elements, including: drawing templates, photos, sound effects, and recognizable game components. Ucreate Games uses a unique, photographic interface that automatically recognizes game activities and captures the users creations. This customizable gaming experience provides an endless variety of challenging game play that the user controls. Ucreate Games includes: drawing table, folding camera, USB connection, software, dry erase drawing supplies, and game template booklet. For ages 8 and up.

Eyeclops Bionic Eye SE

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:56:06 +0000


Plug into any TV to turn it into a microcosm of eye-popping wonder! Everyday objects look amazing at 200x magnification. Salt looks like blocks of ice! Hair looks like twisted rope! Your own skin looks like something out of a science fiction movie!