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Want to give your child every opportunity to succeed in their future life? Of course you do! Click here for suggestions of top STEM and learning toys.

On February 7th, the Lego Movie debuts in theatres featuring an all-star comedic cast of voices.  In addition to the movie, a full line of Lego Toys has launched with exclusive minifigs and scenes from the movie!  In addition, a video game based on the movie will be out a couple days before the film launches.  Click below to take a look at the Lego Movie toy line and video game, both of which you’ll be able to get your hands on through Best Buy.

Have you been hankering to gaze up at the night sky and search for shooting stars, heavenly bodies, and possibly alien life that will take you away from this crazy world? Well, if you see a telescope in your future, but you don’t know anything about them, let me give you five tips for buying your first telescope.

One of my favourite things about Father’s Day is how it lets me be a kid again. When my kids were younger, this often meant building a LEGO kit together. Now that they’re older and into high tech toys like drones, robotic kits and R/C vehicles, Father’s Day means I get to relive being a kid while playing with gear I find genuinely fascinating —all while bonding with my own kids. If there’s a dad in your life who’s just waiting to unleash his inner child, I’ve put together some high tech toy suggestions from Best Buy’s extensive selection of gear that will have dad (and his kids) pretty happy on Father’s Day.

With the holidays right around the proverbial corner, it’s time to start thinking about decorations, gifts, and, of course, all those prerequisite parties. If you happen to be throwing your own shindig this season, let me help you out with the evening’s fun and entertainment. Here’s my list of Top Party Games for the Holidays.

Today in New York City, DJI announced the latest model in its highly popular Phantom series of drones—the all new Phantom 4! This new drone features improved speed & control capabilities over earlier Phantom models, and it’s armed to the teeth with all the great features you’ve come to expect from DJI. So if you’re a drone enthusiast, step on through the portal and feast on the amazing details!

I'm taking a look at the hottest games available, and this month we have an eclectic mix of games: Pandemic Legacy Season 2, Dropmix, and NMBR 9.

Set your inner musician free with Sphero's amazing new Specdrums. These rings are STEAM based toys that let you tap out great tunes with a spash of colour.

At this year's Fan Expo Canada I got to try so many amazing tech toys in Best Buy's booth. Come check out what was at the show!

  When it comes to the world of drones, there’s no shortage of available replacement parts to repair the various kinds of damage your model might receive, whether through an epic crash or ordinary wear and tear. But did you also know that there are numerous parts and accessories available which allow you to customize your drone and truly make it one-of-a-kind? Here are some cool drone accessories currently available at Best Buy, and some useful suggestions for customizing your own favourite drone.