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Unveiled by TOSY Robotics, a Vietnamese high-tech toys company, the mRobo Ultra Bass is a portable speaker that can dance. The robot has a 2GB internal memory and will hit the streets in the fall 2012 for $199. Navigating the mRobo is easy through a remote control. It’s able to store about 500 songs, and delivers the sound through an integrated speaker. Uploading music is possible through USB connectivity, but it’s also able to stream music via Bluetooth.

mRobo will automatically convert the music sound into dance by transforming, growing a head, legs and arms. Whether you play rocks, pop, or reggae, mRobo will respond with corresponding moves. Don’t worry, it comes equipped with a unique software to analyze music for beats and rhythms. It’s a fun way in enjoying music, right? Your kids will love it too. When the music stops, it will transform back into its origin shape, a compact speaker. Weighing at about 3.3 pounds, the travel-friendly mRobo measures only 4.3 inches (W) x 6.3 inches (L) x 7.9 inches (H).

If the mRobo is not what you want for your kids, you can find various robots in toys category at Amazon.com, and please share with us if find something good. Won’t you?

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In early December, ION announced that Pac Man for iPad is compatible with the iCade. Yes you can use the iCade arcade cabinet joystick to control the retro gaming classic. Pac Man is available in a free “Lite” version or full version for £2.99 available from iTunes.
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Here are the top gift items for 2011 that deal hunters are seeking: 1. Nooks, Kindles and iPads; 2. Ear buds, speaker docks, and everything music; 3. All things kitchen; 4. Customized photo gifts; 5. Hands-on toys and games for kids; 6. Spa treatments and beauty must-haves; 6. Monogrammed gift items; 7. Blu Ray players; 8. Scarves and jewelry and fur accents, oh my!; 9. Gourmet Foods. Eversave and Shoppers Advantage will be offering deals on some of these items throughout this holiday season.

The Big Toy Book launched the universal toy catalog into the iTunes App Store. The app allows users to browse over 200 of today’s most sought-after toys regardless of which retailer is carrying them. Through the app, children can easily: Create personal profiles; Browse over 200 of today’s most popular toys; Circle toys they love with just a touch of the screen; Build wish lists; Share wish lists and retailer availability.

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Barbie are bringing the world of virtual dress-up and online play to life with the new “Stardoll by Barbie” line of collectable fashion dolls. The “Stardoll by Barbie” collection will feature eight new fashion dolls, based on four of the most popular virtual Stardoll stores in Starplaza. Inspired by Stardoll avatars, “Stardoll by Barbie” dolls come packaged mirroring signature avatar poses. Each doll features amazing details like rooted eyelashes, a unique face and body sculpt, as well as a distinct signature style, for a play experience that is authentically Stardoll®.

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Burger King Corp. (BKC) launched its new BK CROWN Program for kids, transforming it from just a meal to a family-friendly mealtime experience that’s easy for moms and dads, and fun for kids. As part of the program, BURGER KING has reinvented one of America’s favorite icons, the BK crown, reviving the fond memories of millions of Americans and introducing it to a new generation of BK royalty. The new crown is a modern take on the classic, with brighter colors, a slimmer style and is even more bejeweled than its predecessor.

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Tollytots and Seven Towns Limited, the owners of Rubik’s Cube, to create Rubik’s Clever Kids, a line of early learning pre-school toys based on the iconic brand and one of the world’s top selling puzzles. Rubik’s Clever Kids will offer a unique approach to developmental toys for young kids featuring a variety of fun activities while at the same time teaching important developmental and motor skills through the use of colors, shapes and of course, puzzle-solving… all harnessing a little of that Rubik cleverness, synonymous with the Rubik’s Cube itself! Tollytots expects to launch the Rubik’s product line at retailers nationwide in Fall 2012.

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Disney AppMATes Mobile Application Toys is a new toy line that comes to life digitally when used with an Apple iPad by allowing kids to use the tablet’s screen as a virtual play mat. The Appmates toy line features miniature Disney•Pixar Cars 2 vehicles with sensors on the base of each toy that are recognized as a unique footprint by an app with no cable or Bluetooth connection required. Simply download the free Cars 2 Appmates app from the iTunes app store, place your favorite Appmates toy character on the screen and play.
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