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LEGO Super Star Destroyer
The Super Star Destroyer is famous as being Darth Vader’s flagship in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Measuring over 12 miles in length and housing 144 fighters, this ship was a juggernaut. LEGO recreates that massive ship with this auspicious 3,000 piece model scaled to 50-inches in length. The top of [...]
Last Minute Gift Idea: Rory’s Story Cubes
This clever and incredibly easy to play game starts with a roll of the dice. The player must then conjure a story based on what they’ve rolled– firing up creative and verbal skills. This is a great game for parties, families, or schools. $10 @ Amazon.com
Gift Idea: Wooden Ballista Kit
Ballistas are ancient siege weapons used to take down castle and fortress walls and gates. With this clever DIY kit, you or your gift recipient can build a desktop ballista and then bombard friends, colleagues and cats with included wooden ammunition. $24.99 @ Think Geek
Gift Idea: Bucky Balls
Bucky Balls are addictive magnetic spheres that you can shape into geometric designs and patterns. They are made of rare earths, which are minerals commonly used in cell phones and other devices. Named for a structure made up of carbon atoms, Bucky Balls come in a variety of colors and pack sizes. You can select [...]
Gift Idea: Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar
This unconventional advent calendar has finally given members of the Jedi religion cause to convert to Christianity. This 266-piece Lego set includes a figurine or small build-able for the 24 days of Christmas. Designs include everything from the Millennium Falcon to Yoda Claus. $45 @ Amazon.com
Gift Idea: Lightspeed i-Helicopter
Unlike other RC helicopters, the Lightspeed i-Helicopter can be controlled using an iPhone, iPad, or Android device. You simply download and install an application from your device’s app store, and take off. The app interface allows you to have unparallelled control of this durable little copter. You can even set it to motion control– you [...]
Gift Idea: Pandemic
Pandemic is a unique board game that simulates the outbreak of a terrible disease. You and your fellow players play cooperatively to attend to the crisis before it is too late. How you go about that is up to you. This game features a fascinating scenario. The cooperative gameplay allows for a more unique experience [...]
Gift Idea: Sharper Image Crossbow Snow Launcher
Snowball fights are some of the best parts of the winter season. This Sharper Image Crossbow snowball launcher lets you hurl snowballs up to 60 feet with surprising accuracy. It comes with a snowball packer so that you create quality ammunition every time. This would make a great gift for kids, adults, or for people [...]
