ASUS has quickly made a name for itself as one of the premier computer makers in the world. Their net books and laptops are just as popular as brands like Dell and HP. While it is reasonable to be skeptical of a fairly new brand name, the customer reviews speak for themselves and prove how incredible their computers are. The fact that Disney has partnered up with them to create the Disney Netpal Computer speaks volumes, as we all know that quality comes before anything else when it comes to Disney products.

While the shell of the computer is extremely attractive, it is what is inside the computer that really counts. With the Disney logo proudly displayed on the outside of the computer, you can only imagine what they have in store for you once you get this thing fired up. The computer comes in two typical Disney colors, Princess Pink and Magic Blue.

Once the computer is turned on, there is the pleasant surprise of 10 different themes that Disney has already preloaded onto your new computer. Along with classic Disney characters, some of our favorite movies such as Toy Story and Cars are also featured. Your child can customize their signature with an icon from any of these. They are also plenty of extra software features that incorporate the Disney themes and movies into this incredible little machine.

Disney Netpal by ASUS - 8.9-Inch Princess Pink Netbook - 5 Hour Battery Life
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• Intel Atom N270 Processor 1.6GHz; 1 GB DDR2 RAM, 1 x SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max
• 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM); Windows XP Home Operating System with Magic Desktop Software
• Fun: Disney theme designed desktop and interface with intuitive and fun applications
• Web-safe: Robust safety features including white-list for added protection for your kids to safely browse the Web and email
• Easy: Easy to use and handle with compact hardware design made for kids

Disney Netpal by ASUS - 8.9-Inch Magic Blue Netbook - 5 Hour Battery Life
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• Intel Atom N270 Processor 1.6GHz; 1 GB DDR2 RAM, 1 x SODIMM Slot, 2GB Max
• 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM); Windows XP Home Operating System with Magic Desktop Software
• Fun: Disney theme designed desktop and interface with intuitive and fun applications
• Web-safe: Robust safety features including white-list for added protection for your kids to safely browse the Web and email
• Easy: Easy to use and handle with compact hardware design made for kids

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Mindflex Game
List Price: $79.99
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Features

• Mindflex, the new mental acuity game from Mattel, makes that dream a reality
• Mindflex combines advanced technology with the power of thought!
• A game where players compete in the ultimate mental marathon
• The various obstacles can be repositioned into many different configurations
• Finalists for 10th Annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards

Instead of worrying about what is going to come up on the die or flipping the wrong card over, the Mindflex Game really does use your head. The game features a headset that looks like it came out of Star Trek that can read the waves of the brain to move the ball around the obstacle course. We know, it sounds crazy, but one quick experience with the game and you will quickly realize how incredible the Mindflex Game really is.

The game is played on a board that does feature a fan to get the ball elevated, but that is all that it does. By learning the techniques that the instruction manual teaches, your mind will actually start to manipulate the ball around the obstacle course and will have it doing some amazing things.

This is one of the more expensive games that will be on the shopping list this season, but it could have a lot of benefits. If the user can manage to master the techniques, these mind exercises will surely prove useful later in life. The amount of concentration that it takes to move an object is surely something that will come in handy as an adult. Still don’t believe? Head out to your favorite store and give it a try and when you see that ball moving, run back home and get on the Internet to find the best price.

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The game is based off of the TV series that features the Bakugan Warriors. If you've not seen the show, the Bakugan are actually spring-loaded marbles that open up and turn into a fearsome warrior. The idea behind the game is to get all of your opponents’ middle gate cards to win the game. There is a lot of strategy involved and having the right Warriors gives them a better chance of winning.

The Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid is actually made up of one warrior, Neo Dragonoid, and six separate traps. When all of these pieces are combined, they come together to form the Maxus Dragonoid. This is a fairly complex toy, but your child should have no problem assembling it for use.

As an added bonus, the Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid also has one ability card and one middle gate card. This is a toy that is meant for someone who already has a starter set, as the complete game cannot be played with this piece alone. For anyone just getting into Bakugan, you may want to also purchase one of the starter sets to make sure that the game can be played properly. However, the Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid makes a great stand-alone toy that is sure to please all little children during the 2009 Christmas holiday.

Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid
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Features

• Maxus Dragonoid is a combination of 7 Bakugan (1 Bakugan and 6 Bakugan Trap) that unite to form the ultimate monster
• The 6 Bakugan Trap that make up Maxus Dragonoid are unique to the Maxus Dragonoid monster and cannot be found in any other Bakugan products
• Comes with Grakas Hound, Dark Hound, Grafias, Brachium, Spitarm, SpyderFencer & Neo Dragonoid
• All the Bakugan that compose Maxus Dragonoid can also be used individually in the game
• 1 Bakugan and 7 Bakugan Traps unite into ONE.

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The Nerf-N-Strike Gun may look like it can do some serious damage, but it really is all bark and no bite. The foam blasters will shoot out missiles, but after they hit their target, all they do is fall harmlessly to the ground. While there are plenty of toys out there that have parents shaking their heads in disbelief, they can still count on Nerf to provide some good old fashioned fun that will not harm a single child.

When the kids don’t have anyone else to play with, the Nerf-N-Strike Gun can still give them some lots of fun. By putting the included DVD into their DVD player, they can take on the evil Kree Dalenn and the rest of his cronies. When the targets pop up, they can fire at will on the TV. While the soft missiles are capable of sticking to the screen, they will do no harm whatsoever to the TV or anyone else.

Included in the set are the blaster gun, 3 blasters, 1 mega missile, DVD, and micro darts. The manufacturer recommends that this toy only be used by children 8 years old and up and it is a one or two player game. Compared to many of the games that are out there today, the Nerf-N-Strike Gun is a bargain and you know that the kids will play it forever.

	Nerf N-Strike Vulcan Blaster and Dart Value Pack - EBF-25 List Price: $44.99 Sale Price: $44.99
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	Quick Shot Plus w/ Nerf Game

Hulk Abomination Blaster List Price: $36.99 Sale Price: $39.90 Average Rating:

Have all the power of the Hulk with this awesome 2-in-1 blaster! Includes a 12" mega missile launcher and a rapid launch dart blaster. * This amazing weapon fires tons of soft projectiles, including a massive 12-inch mega missile and a barrage of smaller ones * Fires a 12-inch mega missile! * 2-in-1 blaster shoots tons of projectiles! * Can Hulk outrun the rapid launch dart blaster?Thunderbolt Ross has been preparing for the return of the Hulk for years...

	Nerf Sonic Micro Darts Refill 10 Pack List Price: $7.95 Sale Price: $5.64 Average Rating:
	Take that long shot! Designed for superior distance and accuracy. Get yours and watch 'em fly! Now you can take that long shot as you load up your Nerf N-Strike Longshot CS-4 Blaster from this Streamline Darts Refill Pack! These amazing foam darts are specifically designed for superior distance and accuracy...

	Nerf N-Strike Maverick Blaster Sale Price: $10.00
	Nerf N-Strike Maverick BlasterThe incredibly cool N-Strike Maverick blaster has a six-dart barrel with flip-open action for easy loading that puts you right back in the game! Rapid launching action increases your battle speed and accuracy, while the pullback mechanism and auto-advancing barrel make for fast, powerful firing!

	Nerf Clip System Darts 36pk List Price: $9.99 Sale Price: $7.32 Average Rating:
	Load up your Nerf Longshot CS-6; N-Strike Recon CS-6; or Raider CS-35 blaster (each sold separately) with the Hasbro Nerf N-Strike Clip System Darts - 36-Pack and keep the game going even longer! These foam darts are specially designed for high-flying; high-performance blasting...

	Nerf N-Strike Longstrike CS-6 Dart Blaster List Price: $34.99 Sale Price: $31.14 Average Rating:
	With this awesome, air-powered dart blaster, a “long shot” is a good thing! Measuring three feet long, this blaster is the longest NERF blaster yet and fires up to 35 feet. Attach the barrel extension for long-range targeting and use the tactical rails and flip-up sight to help you zero-in on targets near and far...

	Nerf N-Strike Elite Bundle List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $22.35 Used From: $17.63 Average Rating:
	Nerf N Strike Elite (Bundle) Wii

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Christmas is obviously in the middle of the winter and everyone gets the winter time blues. The Wii Sports Resort may not be an actual trip to some majestic tropical island, but it will at least allow you to have all of the fun that is available on the one of those trips. If you have yet to play a Wii sports game, this is definitely one that should not be missed.

The great thing about the Wii is that unlike the other game systems where you just sit on the couch and push buttons, you are forced to get involved and actually simulate the movements of the action on screen in order to be able to compete. It is a one-of-a-kind experience that other systems have tried to duplicate, but always come up short.

While many game systems are aimed at the kids, this is one that everyone will surely enjoy. Mom and dad are going to have just as much fun ripping around on the jetski as the kids are. The Wii Motion Plus is needed for the use of the game and one Wii Motion Plus is included in with the game. For multi-player action, an additional Wii Motion Plus will have to be purchased if you don’t already have one.

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When it comes to building games, few companies have the reputation that LEGO has earned. Putting out building toys for children of all ages, they have long been the premier toy in this niche. Well, they have totally outdone themselves with the LEGO Star Wars Battle of Endor.

Here is a building set that has taken the movie and truly brought it to life. There was a time when children had to figure what pieces were needed and make their creations from counted sets, but that is no longer the case. When LEGO started putting out exact sets, we all knew great things were to come.

The beauty of these sets is that you know you have all of the pieces that are needed to create the same building or creature that is on the box. We can probably all remember running out to the store because we didn’t have enough flat base pieces or corner pieces for the roof. Remember running across the street to your buddy’s house to get another window so you could complete the castle?

The LEGO Star Wars Battle of Endor has the pieces for this complete battle scene. From the Ewoks to the Death Star Trooper, it is all in the kit. If your kids are happy with this, there are plenty more Star Wars sets to keep those creative juices flowing. Sets like the LEGO Star Wars Hoth Rebel Base and the LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship would be perfect companions for this space age LEGO set.

LEGO Star Wars The Battle of Endor (8038)
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• AT-ST scout walker has more details and walking action
• Firing catapult, Ewok glider and 2 speeder bikes also included
• AT-ST measures 7.5 inches (19.1cm) tall
• Packed with 12 minifigures (Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, R2-D2 (classic deco)
• It contains 890 pieces
• Also packes with 2 Rebel commandos, 2 scout troopers, Death Star Trooper, and 3 Ewoks)
• Imperial bunker has sliding doors and explosion function
• Imperial bunker measures 10 inches (25.4cm) long by 7.5 inches (19.1cm) wide

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As everyone can surely recall, this all got kicked off a few years ago when Guitar Hero was introduced. People initially laughed at the idea of someone playing a guitar being a video game. That didn’t last long, because the moment that game hit the shelves, it was an instant success. The next logical step was to create a video game band. Before long, they were having battle of the band competitions that had people everywhere shaking their heads.

Well, DJ Hero has taken the music to a whole new level as this realistic game puts a turntable in your hands to introduce you to the culture of the DJ world. The game itself is actually fairly easy to play, but it is very addicting. Within a few minutes, you are engulfed in one of the many battles in the game and you are so focused on scratching and mixing, the rest of the world becomes a nothing but a blur.

The game does not just end with the DJ challenges either. The images that come up on screen are truly fabulous. The player can bounce around from club to club and see some of the hottest locations around. You can travel the world or be the personal spin doctor for Hollywood millionaires, the choice is yours. As long as the commitment is there and the skills are present, you just may be the next great DJ Hero.

Xbox 360 DJ Hero Bundle with Turntable
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• The ability to battle your friends or jam together at home or online with two turntables or one turntable and a Guitar Hero guitar controller.
• Game bundle including software for Xbox 360 and the exclusive DJ Hero turntable/mixer controller that allows players to scratch and mix their way to hero status.
• Variety of unique musical content featuring in the form of 80+ DJ mixes pulled from multiple genres including Hip Hop and Dance music fused with Rock, Pop and R&B.
• Variety of multiplayer co-op and competitive modes including DJ vs. DJ, DJ + DJ and DJ + Guitar.
• Engaging and easy to pick-up rhythm based gameplay in the Guitar Hero tradition.

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The EyeClops Mini Projector is a handheld projector that can be taken anywhere there is an outlet. This is a great way to make sure that your $3,000 TV does not have images burnt into and also allows your kids to play their games whenever they want. When dad’s favorite show is on, the kids can take the game down in the basement if they want to and plug it into the EyeClops Mini Projector and they are good to go.

While video games are one option, this mini projector can be used for so much more. Because the EyeClops Mini Projector is compatible with just about any form of media, you can literally have a home theater on the go. Take a portable power pack with you on camping trips and imagine the surprise on the kid’s faces when their favorite movie is projected on the side of the tent!

Did we mention the fact that you can have all of this for less than $75! It would be pretty reasonable to expect to pay well over $100 for something like this, but it actually costs less than some of the Transformers that are out this Christmas. Here is a toy that will not only be enjoyed when they are young, but this is something that they can use for years to come. When their actions figures are getting boxed up or given away, this will surely still be in their backpack and be taken everywhere that they go.

EyeClops Mini Projector
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• Projects movies and television, video games and more
• Projects up to 60" in size
• Take it anywhere indoors, outdoors and on the go
• Works with DVD players, iPod, video games, digital camera and more
• Super LED illumination

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The Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles V2 is about as realistic as it gets. These are fully functioning infrared night vision goggles that your kids can use for their secret missions. The first time the kids use these, they are going to be amazed at how easy it is to see at night or in the dark when they have them on.

The Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles V2 has two different modes to choose from. Stealth mode will make the user all but disappear into the darkness. Because the light that comes from the binoculars is negated, the person wearing them can literally be right in front of their target and they will not be noticed. Long range mode allows them to see from up to 50 feet away for those long distance missions where their detection is less likely.

The one word of warning that comes with the Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles V2 is that while the kids can see at night, they still need to keep their movements under control. While they will now have vision at night, their field of vision will be limited to the area that is directly in front of them. They could very easily miss something off to the side if they were to run around recklessly with them on. It is recommended that this toy be used with adult supervision to ensure the safety of the children.

EyeClops Night Vision Infared Stealth Binoculars
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• See up to 50' in complete and total darkness
• Use both eyes to view
• Handheld binocular design
• Powered by real infra-red technology
• The product has got a cool look

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Transformer toys have come a long way and the Transformers Movie 2 Combiner may be one of the best ones yet. Combining six vehicles in one, this transformer absolutely means business and should be enough to intimidate any enemy that dares come his way. If his appearance isn't enough to scare them, the noise that bellows from deep down inside will surely get them running the other way.

This is a rather large toy that your child will need a little skill to handle. While the knees and elbows are articulated, some positions can be a challenge. However, any child that is familiar with the Transformers toys will surely be able to manipulate this toy in any way that they choose. The one area where your child may need some help, unless they have experience with these types of toys, is in putting it together for the first time. Once you do a quick run through with them, they should be able to handle it on their own.

This is a durable toy that will definitely stand up to some serious abuse. Whether the parts are broken out individually or put together to create one of the most devastating Transformers, this is something that will surely become one of your child's favorites over the holiday season. If you buy one transformer toy this year, make sure it is the Transformers Movie 2 Combiner.

Transformers Movie 2 Combiner - Construction Devastator
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• Six detailed vehicles combine to form the mighty CONSTRUCTICON DEVASTATOR
• Figure with electronic speech and motion-activated sounds
• Lights and destruction sounds show his enemies he means business
• Recreate exciting movie scenes right in your living room with this super-cool figure
• Vortex Grinder opens Includes LONGHAUL, MIXMASTER, SCAVENGER, RAMPAGE, SCRAPPER, and HIGHTOWER

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Apparently, this game has been around for some time, but is actually only new to the American Market. By reading the reviews, it is easy to see that it is quickly becoming as popular here as it has been in Europe for well over a decade. While everyone claims that the game is super easy to pick up, becoming a master takes some time.

At first glance, it appears to be nothing more than a simple board game, but it has many nuances that take some time to pick up. The game is also expandable and this is where it really starts to get tricky. Masters of the game have been playing forever and have likened the game to games like Stratego.

Like many board games, The Settlers of Catan will take a creative imagination to play. The game takes place on an island that must be developed. The new settlers have to develop their land according to the different environments that are created. Again, it seems simple enough, but there are enough twists and turns to make this truly addicting.

In this day and age of electronics and toys that can stand up and talk, dance or simulate a pet, it is almost refreshing to see something introduced that really does go back to basics in every way, including the theme of the game. For a true change of pace and a game that can literally bring the entire family together for one night a week, give The Settlers of Catan a try. Their faces may not light up when it is put under the Christmas Tree like it will for Wii Sports Resort, but you just may be amazed at what gets played with more after the newness wears off.

The Settlers of Catan
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• All new 4th Edition!!
• New Graphics!!
• New Card Art!!
• New Packaging & Tiles!!
• Full Color Rules Book

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