The LEGO 3D Pumpkin Pack is definitely something worth checking out especially when Halloween is just around the corner. Instead of using the traditional method of carving out the entire pumpkin, why not pick up this alternative from LEGO? It certainly is much easier and less messy compared to the organic version, but you’ll have to fork out $17.98 for it first. LEGO has made sure once you’ve completed it, there will still be pieces left over just in case you’re the clumsy type who tends to lose things.

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In the Dog eat Dog world of the Cellular business, not even Pluto can catch a break. The House of the Mouse has announced that Disney Mobile will cease operations effective December 31, 2007. A three month warning is a nice warning to it’s customers (not even Amp’d gave more than a few days), but Mickey is going one step further by reimbursing the faithful for handsets, accessories and even downloaded music and other content purchased directly through Disney Mobile. Disney is even waiving all early termination fees for customers who’s bills are zero’d out (they’d better since they’re pulling the plug). Users are then free to port their phone number to any wireless carrier they choose.
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With the bunch of crazy folks running around these days wielding guns, I wouldn’t mind having one of these BackpackShields covering my back. Constructed from 13 layers of K-29 Kevlar, this thin, lightweight plate will be able to fit in most backpacks and is effective in stopping bullets ranging from the humble 9mm all the way to the powerful .44 Magnum. Good thing it doesn’t deflect bullets as that could result in collateral damage. The BackpackShield targets college students, high school students, concerned parents, and commuters, retailing for $249 each. You can choose from 10 assorted colors or even customize it with any JPEG of your choice.

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This is a great gadget for brightening a kids room, the “Discovery Rainbow In My Room”. Okay it doesn’t really serve a useful purpose but it looks kind of cool.

• Projects a prismatic rainbow arc of color on a wall or ceiling
• LED lights recreate the natural colors of a real rainbow
• Motion-activated sensor lets you turn the rainbow on and off with the wave of a hand
• Automatic shut-off
• Includes an instruction manual and colorful rainbow facts

Rainbow in my room costs $29.95 from Discovery.

Every little kid would like a go-kart. There’s something so enticing about being able to drive your own powered vehicle and become the envy of the neighborhood. Here’s a ready-to-buy go-kart that’s parent friendly, inexpensive, and easy for kids to operate.
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With legions of air guitar playin’ rock n roll wannabes defecting by the thousands to guitar games, one would think that a guitar toy that actually teaches kids to play the real thing would go unnoticed.

Not on my watch.

Hasbro and Tiger Electronics (same thing, really) has quietly come out with the Power Tour Electric Guitar, based on a Gibson design. Incorporating touch sensitive pads instead of guitar strings, shredders can easily learn chords by simply following the light patterns in the frets. This means that kids won’t be turned off right away by the need to built calluses on their fingers before it stops hurting.

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Puzzle lovers will definitely want to have a go at the Batman Begins 3D Sculpture. This is no ordinary 3D puzzle as it features a grand total of 152 different puzzles for you to crack your head over, with these puzzles taking up anywhere between 150 to 750 pieces to complete. Just make sure you stack them up correctly and you’re good to go, but woe to you should little Johnny come running into the room, knocking everything over so that you have to start from scratch. This $30.19 puzzle sounds more like something the Joker would give as a present just to turn you mad.

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Wake up to everybody’s favorite plumber, Mario with this Nintendo Mario Kart Clock Radio. Other than using the buzzer or an irritating radio DJ to wake you up, it also features an integrated AM/FM radio to let you keep abreast with the morning news as you brush your teeth. The current time is displayed on the front bumper via a red LED display. Whilst it retails for $39.95, this item is currently sold out so you might want to check with the product page sometime down the road to see if new stock has arrived.

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