If there’s one thing parents don’t mind spending on their kids, it would be education. Of course, health comes first, but getting a good education is of utmost importance no matter which part of the world you’re from. With the introduction of classroom PCs by Intel, it makes perfect sense for Daewoo Lucoms to jump onto the bandwagon with its low-cost education-use mobile computer equivalent known as Lukid. It has the Intel Celeron 900MHz processor running at the heart of things, powered by Windows XP. The 9″ LCD display, 512MB RAM and 30GB hard drive round off the list of specifications. Lukid is tipped to retail for slightly more than $500 in Korea.

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Spending money is a favorite past time for many, but when it comes to saving, most of us are in a quandary. After all, the benefits are not there to be seen currently, but will only be reaped many years down the road (especially when you want to drop a downpayment for that lovely apartment you have targeted for your family). This Bank Quest piggy bank helps kids (and some adults) save their pennies for a rainy day as it features a built-in RPG game. You can power up your character by purchasing various items such as weapons and armor as long as you continue to drop coins inside. You can technically save up to 50,000 yen inside, which translates to roughly half a thousand greenbacks. The Bank Quest Piggy Bank will hit retail stores this August in Japan.

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I was never really impressed with Batman and his cape - this is just an extremely smart industrialist who has plenty of money to dish around, performing his acts of justice under the cover of a cape and a mask without any real superpowers to shout about. Fans of the Dark Knight beg to differ, as they hold Bruce Wayne and his alter ego in almost reverential regard. The Wayne Tech Mega Cape ought to be the perfect gift come Christmas.

With one touch, the cape rapidly expands to a 5″ wingspan just like The Dark Knight. When finished, you can quickly retract the cape back into a convenient back harness for run-around play. This really has to be seen to be believed!

I have a feeling that not only adults will be enamored by this £34.99 cape.

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Getting the temperature of your baby can be a pretty tricky thing using traditional methods, while easier ways such as ear thermometers might stretch the budget of households that are already as tight as it is already. For those who fall in the latter category and yet want something accurate, there is the Pacifier Thermometer that works by simply placing it in your child’s mouth, waiting for the pacifier to beep once the reading is complete. The inclusion of a red and green Fever Alert glow feature makes it a snap to know whether it is time to head to the clinic or not. Temperatures can be displayed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit, depending on which side of the pond you’re at. The Summer Infant Pacifier Thermometer will retail for an affordable $9.99 and is accompanied by its own storage case.

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If you’ve got a budding astronomer in your home, why not make him/her happy with the STAR MASTER Mini Star Projector? This nifty little toy might even evoke the sense of wonder in adults as they remain cooped in a dark room, doing some personal reflection on just how small they are compared to the relative size of the universe. Powered by a trio of AA batteries, it will throw a bunch of colorful stars in the immediate vicinity. Don’t worry if the light bulb decides to give up the ghost - each purchase comes with a spare. Of course, if that one goes as well you’ll just have to fork out $22 for a brand new set.

Now here’s a safe game of darts that you can engage it - the OgoSport CopterDart Game. Perfect for those sunny summer days in your very own backyard or at the park, darts that are made up of foam and plastic will ensure there won’t be any serious injuries resulting from a wayward throw.

This target game—similar to horseshoes and lawn darts—uses soft foam darts whose “wings” have a propeller-like spinning motion and simulate a helicopter landing! Who can come closest to the target? Who has the keenest aim and the most accurate throw? Everyone will want a turn at CopterDart! This family-fun game is easy to play. Just launch the target into the yard like a flying disk, then try to make a “bulls-eye” with the darts. The foam wings create a spinning motion that causes the dart to “helicopter” to the ground. Easy to pack—enjoy a game at the lake, campground, park or beach. Can be played indoors. Includes target, four darts, carrying case. Ages 6 and up.

Get in some family time together this summer with the OgoSport CopterDart Game for $29.95 a set. You won’t regret it, trust me.

So you think you’re the next Axl Rose, but have failed to convince a dozen record labels to date? Why not take out your frustrations of nobody recognizing your musical genius with the V-Beat Air Guitar?

Ideal for tennis racket rockers looking to step up to the next level of pretend axemeistery, this miraculous ‘nonstrument’ is a two-piece motion-sensitive guitar that makes playing a cinch. Talent? What talent? The idea is to hold the headstock section in one hand and move it closer or further away from the body to change pitch whilst your other hand strums over motion sensors ( where the pickups would normally be ). Easy peasy. It’s a bit like being one of those boy band members who twangs away gormlessly whilst some podgy session musician plays the real stuff in the background.

All you angst-ridden budding musicians can always pick up this musical instrument for £24.95.

Dolls tend to freak me out, but if you’re into such toys, then the Takaratomy Yumel Partner Doll could prove to be a worthy addition to your collection.

Takaratomy presents “Healing Partner”, a lifelike robotic doll. The title name has a purpose, Yumel has 6 different sensors that will track his owners sleeping pattern. In the morning, he will greet his owner. He will also talk and sing to his owner when he is being taken care of. Yumel is designed for everyone. He will fall asleep when his owner goes to sleep. He will wake up when his owner wakes up as well. Available only in Japan.

This Japan-only product will retail for $179.99, and make a doll-collecting kid (or adult) very happy when he/she unwraps the birthday present.