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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.

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!

Guidecraft has some really cool building toys for kids, so when I was asked to write a review of their IO Blocks and Power Clix Blocks, I of course said yes. My youngest son was also excited since he knew he was getting a new toy to try out. Read on to see what we thought of IO Blocks and Power Clix Blocks.

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.

Day 10 of the 12 Days of Christmas gifts is Teddy Ruxpin. Find out how the popular 80s toy has changed and fits in with your family in 2017.

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!

Review of the Bachmann Trains Chattanooga Electric Train Set (H0 scale model train) showing all the bits and pieces and letting you know what I thought.

  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.

It's hard to believe it's September, but back to school is officially here and we're looking toward fall and winter. Here's what's new at Best Buy this month.

Let’s take a look at board games that you can play with your friends and family this holiday season, that take some chances and do things a bit differently!