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If you're a fan of the Disney Cars franchise, you're going to love what we've got today! It's the Sphero Ultimate Lightning McQueen, and he's ready to race!

Today's blog is all about great toys, games, & activities that kids and parents can enjoy together. Jump on in and see if one of these ideas appeals to you!

 Which drone is right for you: Tool to help your careerDrones make headlines for a number of reasons, and they’ve particularly evolved on the consumer side over the last few years to be more than just flying toys. Much of this has to do with the increased stability and camera performance they are being built with now, making it easier to fly smoother and shoot better for a number of different professions.

Come fly with me today as I examine the amazing LaTrax Alias Quadcopter Drone. I can't say I love this drone as much as the Parrot Mambo that I recently reviewed, but if you're a serious drone enthusiast with piloting skills to match, then you're almost guaranteed to enjoy the Alias immensely. It's not the easiest drone to control at times, but it's sure rewarding when you begin to get the hang of it. Click through to read on.

Board games have been an entertainment staple for years, and these days they’re more interactive and inventive than ever before.

Today I've got a dual review that' also a bit of a duel review. It's the Traxxas Latrax SST versus the Traxxas LaTrax Teton. Click through and read on to see which one was the winner! (Hint: They're both equally awesome!)

Make learning fun with the new LeapPad3 from Leap Frog!  This week I had the opportunity to try the LeapPad3 and a variety of games from the Leap Frog Learning Library, and here’s what I thought:    

Introducing the 3Doodler 2.0 3D Printing Pen! If you’re an early adopter of exciting new technologies, you won’t want to miss today’s review. This pen actually does the unimaginable. It doodles in three dimensions! Click through and read on to learn all of the pertinent details of the 3Doodler 3D Printing Pen. 

Click through to see my latest review. It's of the Traxxas Slash 2-WD racing truck, which is a 1/10th scale radio controlled vehicle with speed, power, and a bit of a wild side. The results of my testing were somewhat mixed, but the Slash is most definitely worth a serious look to any RC hobbyist. Come on in and check it out!

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!