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Christmas Gift Ideas
Best Christmas gift for young artists - Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel
The Melissa and Doug deluxe standing easel is an evergreen gift and will be a favorite toy for years to come. This kids easel is sturdily made, double sided, comes with blackboard and dry erase surfaces and a paper roll holder for paper, folds for storage, and will keep your young artist(s) happy for hours.
http://www.melissadoug-easel.com
Razor Pocket Mod Miniature Euro Electric Scooter
Make your child the coolest - and the happiest - in the neighborhood when you give them this Razor electric scooter for Christmas. Reliable, quiet electric motor, choice of cool colors, and classic scooter styling in miniature makes this a bestselling item.
http://www.pocketmod-scooter.com
LEGO Mindstorms NXT - the next generation in robot kits
NXT is the new generation of LEGO Mindstorms robot kits, a great Xmas gift for the "builders" on your list. Works with existing LEGO Technic pieces too! Build whatever your imagination can come up with, then program it yourself to make it come to "life".
http://www.lionsgatemodels.com/lego-mindstorms-nxt.htm
LEGO Advent Calendar provides 24 days of family fun
With a tiny set or a minifigure behind every window from Dec 1st to Dec 24th, the LEGO Advent calendar is fun for the whole family, and after the holidays your kids and add the pieces and figures to their existing LEGO for even more long-lasting play value.
http://www.lionsgatemodels.com/lego-advent-calendar.htm
LEGO Republic Gunship
The LEGO Republic Gunship is a great LEGO Star Wars model with lots of playability and interesting construction for hours of fun.
http://www.lionsgatemodels.com/lego-republic-gunship.htm
LEGO Death Star - huge Star Wars model kit
Who doesn't remember the Death Star? Here it is in all its huge (over 3400 pieces) looming glory, with super laser and enough weapons and defences to make any Star Wars fan happy.
http://www.lionsgatemodels.com/lego-death-star.htm
Bakugan Toys - for skill, strategy, collecting and trading.
Bakugan toys let kids play the game of the TV series, as well as collect and trade Bakugan Battle Brawlers and cards.
http://www.bakugan-toys.info
Tickle-Me Elmo: classic toy updated and and improved as TMX
TMX "Tickle Me X" (ten) Elmo is a big update of the classic (and extremely hard to find at the time) 1996 Tickle Me Elmo toy from Fisher-Price, with more tickling places, more movement, more giggling, and more things for Elmo to say.
http://www.tickleme-elmo.info
Flip Camcorder video camera, a great gift for all the family
The Flip Ultra video camera is small, light, easy to carry, easy to use, and always ready to go. Transferring video to your computer is a piece of cake too!
http://www.flip-camcorder.info
Makita Drills make great gifts for the handy man or woman.
The latest Lithium-Ion powered cordless Makita drill-driver and impact driver are light, tough, high powered and an excellent value for money.
http://www.makita-drills.info
The AeroGrow AeroGraden: grow food and other plants indoor year-round
Even if you've always thought you had a "black thumb", the Aero Grow AeroGarden takes over all the work of growing an indoor herb garden or salad greens, even cherry tomatoes, right in your own kitchen or living room.
http://www.aero-grow.info
Swiss Army Watches make great Christmas gifts for men or women
High quality, elegant, understated Victorinox watches are a gift that's sure to be appreciated for years to come.
http://www.swissarmy-watches.info
ChristmasEZ is your source for Christmas gift ideas.
Visit ChristmasEZ for plenty of holiday gift ideas for all the family - children, adults, and especially gifts for Dad. Make your Christmas shopping quick and easy this year by doing it online from ChristmasEZ.
http://www.christmasez.com
Canadian Toy Testing Council helps with holiday gift ideas!
The Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC) is a non-profit, voluntary, registered charitable organization, whose mission is to test toys and to help consumers make good toy purchases. Check out the 2008 award winners page to choose your top Christmas gifts!
http://www.toy-testing.org/CTTCmm.htm
Top Christmas Gifts: Top toys for 2008 from Today's Parent magazine
Today's Parent magazine article on the best toys for 2008, a goldmine of great Christmas gift ideas.
http://www.todaysparent.com
Consumer Reports reviews kids toys - plenty of Christmas gift ideas here!
Consumer Reports magazine is the most respected source for independent product reviews, so where better to check for holiday gift ideas? Not just toys, but Christmas gifts for Dad and Mom too.
http://www.consumerreports.org
Lego
LUGNET: Set database, discussion forums, and much more. The #1 LEGO fan site.
Peeron: Set inventory database, instruction scans.
Brickshelf: Fan pictures of LEGO creations, from the mundane to the sublime.
Bricklink: Thousands of LEGO fans sell their spare pieces, instructions, boxes, and anything else lego-related.
LDraw: Free software for LEGO CAD - build models on your computer with unlimited numbers, colors and types of pieces.
LEGO: LEGO company official site.
The Guild of Bricksmiths: more custom model and kit builders.
legoat.com - lego building instruction
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