Trouble in Toyland: Consumer Groups Release ‘Worst Toys For Christmas’ List

All toys aren't created equal. PRIG, the Public Research Interest Group, and WATCH, World Against Toys Causing Harm, released their annual worst toys lists and Christmas safety reports today. WATCH has been releasing their toy report since 1973. ... continue

Barbie Tattoos Lead to Predictable Media Hysteria, World to End Soon

The latest Barbie doll comes with tattoos across her left arm, neck and chest, something that has apparently prompted an outrage amongst parents. Because hey, Barbie was always such an amazing role model for young girls. The new, ... continue

A multi-million dollar Hot Wheel track like you’ve never seen [Video]

18 Car lanes. 13 Railroad tracks Somewhere around 30 to 40 buildings - creator of Metropolis II Chris Burden has lost count of them. And let's not forget the 1,100 Matchbox cars that continuously motor through this futuristic work of ... continue

The perfect iPad for your two-year-old

Okay, so it's not an iPad per se but you got to admit that it's a pretty clever idea and the perfect geeky toy to start your kid off with, at least when they aren't playing with ... continue

Hot Wheels erects the most awesome billboard of all time. All time!

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[Moron Dept.] Kids with real toy stun guns.Seriously.

I get that the world can be a dangerous place and that giving guns to kids isn't a good idea but then neither is giving them a stun gun. I mean really, what parent in their right ... continue

[VIDEO] The fully functional LEGO sniper rifle

Jack Streat isn't a man who does things by halves. So when he sat down to recreate a Lee Enfield sniper rifle out of LEGO Technics, he didn't just build a static replica - he built a ... continue

Frisbee inventor dies at 90

The man responsible for one of the most iconic toys of the past century has died. Fred Morrison initially got the idea for what would become the frisbee in 1937, when he and his then-girlfriend passed time by ... continue

Does your world globe levitate?

While I really like framed maps of old to hang on the wall I've never been much for the stand-up globes. However I would make exception for this exceptionally geeky version that seems to float in the ... continue

The perfect gift for Apple and Microsoft lovers alike

It’s not very often you run across something that would make a suitable gift to two totally different types of people but Podbrix may have just found that magic pill. For a limited time only you ... continue