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Back from L.A.
We're baa-ack!

Yes, our mini-vacation in L.A. has come to an end, which means we're back to work! So, continue to check in for all of the latest videogame news and updates to our videogame walkthroughs, as we're back on our regular schedule.

While in L.A., we did have a couple of brushes with fame. First, we saw a portion of Jimmy Kimmel's "I'm f*cking Ben Affleck" being filmed outside the Roosevelt Hotel (the Harrison Ford portion):

For those who don't understand what this video is all about, it's a response to Sarah Silverman's slightly funnier"I'm f*ckig Matt Damon", which is definitely worth a watch.

Our second brush with fame came a few moments later, as we walked down Hollywood Blvd. to check out the Academy Awards preparations. As we walked down the street Jer and I both noted two men with a CNN camera staring at us. Then they made their move. Through the crowd the two made a beeline for us and asked us to ask Jon Stewart a question, as he would be appearing on "Larry King Live" that night (apparently, we fit the demographic). Since I'm camera shy, I stepped away, but Jer got to ask a question, which was aired on the show later that night.

If you care to watch, the video can be found here:

Jer on "Larry King Live"

Jer appears right around the 19:10 mark (although, according to people on our message boards, this tends to change). He's the man on the street wearing theDecemberistsbicycle tee. Oh, and he's the only one who gets a laugh out of Jon Stewart.

'Ninja Gaiden III' and 'Phantasy Star II' come to Wii

It's Monday, well, Tuesday, which is kind of like Monday due to the president's holiday, which means that there are new games for download on the Wii.

Ninja Gaiden™ III: The Ancient Ship of Doom: (NES®, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Violence, 500 Wii Points): Join master ninja Ryu Hayabusa, last member of the famous Dragon Clan, in the third and final chapter of the legendary Ninja Gaiden saga.

Phantasy Starâ„¢ II: (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Animated Violence, 800 Wii Points): Hailed as one of the greatest games of all time by fans and media alike, Phantasy Star II is an RPG that features an epic story line and turn-based battles. Play as Rolf, Nei, Rudo or several other characters as you navigate through the Algol star system battling the evil Dark Force.

For more information,go here.

'Mass Effect' coming to PCs in May

Mass Effect, the BioWare space epic that is full of complete and total awesomeness (not to mention a benign sex scene that hasruffled the feathers of the anti-gaming media), has been slated to hit store shelves this May. EA will be the publisher this time around, as the companypurchased BioWare from Microsoft Game Studios, the publisher of the Xbox 360 version, last October.

According to thepress release, here's what we can expect from the PC version:

• Optimized controls designed specifically for the PC.
• High resolution visuals – Mass Effect for the PC features highly detailed textures, characters and environments.
• Fully customizable controls – PC gamers can re-map the control scheme any way they like.
• Run&Gun Control – Players can assign biotic powers or skills to ‘hot keys’ allowing them to play Mass Effect with a heavier focus on action.
• New decryption mini-game.
• New inventory screen GUI and functionality – The enhanced inventory system makes it easier for players to equip and modify their weapons and armor.

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'Assassin's Creed DS' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide begins!
We have begun work on theLBAssassin's Creed Altair's ChroniclesWalkthrough and Strategy Guidefor the Nintendo DS.

Per usual, you can check in on our growing guide as it's being written. Enjoy!

LBAssassin's Creed Altair's ChroniclesGame Guide.

Update:For those who needAssassin's Creed Altair's Chronicleshelp beyond the current scope of the walkthrough, please post your questions in ourAssassin's Creed Altair's ChroniclesHelp Threadin our forums.

Feature Article: 'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'

How excited am I forStar Wars: The Force Unleashed? More excited thanNien Nunband Lando Calrissian when the shield generator on Endor finally went down.

I'm also pleasantly surprised by some quality video game journalism courtesy of Frank DiGiacomo ofVanity Fairand his"The Game Has Changed"feature.

DiGiacomo relates to us his visit to LucasArts massive San Francisco complex, whereStar Wars: The Force Unleashedis being developed for the PS3 and Xbox 360 (tentatively due out this summer).

How about this for an excerpt?

By the time the demonstration was over, I was left with the unmistakable sense that LucasArts was on the cutting edge of a huge leap forward for the video-game industry—a technological breakthrough, nearly as revolutionary as the introduction of sound in film, that could finally give gaming the kind of immersive realism that would enable it to join movies and television as a form of mainstream entertainment.

Um, yeah, sign me up! I can't wait for this game!

Read the full article.

Nintendo to clean dirty Wiis

Sure, Japanese gamers gotSuper Smash Bros. Brawlabout a month before we'll get it, but those who didn't take care of their Wiis are having some issues.

It seems thatdust, dirt, or tobacco smoke build-upare causing some Wiis to stutter while playingSSBBor causing the game to not play at all.

The problem lies in the fact thatSSBBis the first Wii game to be printed on a dual-layer DVD which requires a more delicate touch from ye olde laser. Dust or smoke build-up is causing the laser to have lost that loving feeling.

Nintendo has offered to clean the dirty Wiis, free of charge, and are even covering shipping costs.

We'll see what happens when the discs hit the States and Europe. I can see the YouTube home fix-its now.

Zelda cupcakes
The combination of it being a slow video game news day and my stomach rumbling with hunger has forced me to post the most delicious Zelda cake solution ever created.

Mmm…imagine all of the 8-bit possibilities? Mario cupcakes for my birthday, please.

Hat tip to BoingBoing.net

LB's Top 10 Underrated Games
Below you will find the Lunabean list of Top Ten Underrated games. While some may have received critical acclaim, they just didn't get the attention they deserved. Others, in our opinion, were just unfairly reviewed by critics.

Please note, because they are our underrated games, the list sticks to console titles, and they are all fairly recent games (the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube generation, if you will). Enjoy!

10 - The Operative: No One Lives Forever (PC, PS2)

In No One Lives Forever you play as Agent Cate Archer, a covert agent for UNITY, an international agency tasked with combating terrorism around the world. What's more, Cate, is witty, talented and drop dead gorgeous. With a flower-power 60s backdrop, think of NOLF as 007 Goldeneye meets Deus Ex meets Austin Powers.

Yes, the critics loved this one, but something about Agent Archer intimated the guys and prevented them from actually purchasing it in respectable numbers.

Check out the remaining 9 underrated games!

Zelda: Wind Waker gashaphon figures
I stumbled upon this flickr set today, and thought I'd share.

What I wouldn't give to have these little guys running around my house.

View the Flickr set

A creepier version of'Resident Evil 4'
I would easily place Resident Evil 4 on my list of top ten video games. It was beautiful, creepy, challenging and a hell of a lot of fun. I will forever have etched in my brain the experience of innocently entering the game's 19th century Spanish village, then suddenly being cornered by 19th century zombies with 21st century chainsaws. A lot of swearing and nervous laughter followed.

For this reason I am conflicted regarding this video of the "Hooked Man Version" of RE4. According to HardestBoss this version was ditched because it was "too paranormal" for the Resident Evil plot. However, it was also this version that made Capcom's Shinji Mikami warn gamers, "Don't pee your pants".

I say I'm conflicted because, of course, I want more RE4. However, it was perfect as is, and, for some reason, baby dolls with ankle-slashing knives just doesn't seem to fit. Still, it's fun to watch:

Oh, and if you haven't played RE4 yet, get on it! Here's the LB RE4 Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

'Zelda: Twilight Princess'walkthrough success

Just a little note to say 'thanks' to everyone making use of our Zelda: Twilight Princess walkthrough.

It has become our most heavily trafficed walkthrough, and is on the way to defeating our current best seller, the LB LEGO Star Wars II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide.

While our Zelda: Twilight Princess guide will work for both Nintendo Wii and Gamecube versions of the game, it is our suspicion that many are waiting to get their hands on a Wii before playing it (and rightly so). With that being said, we know that our walkthrough will only continue to grow in popularity. So, thanks.

And, remember, if you need any help fighting your way through Hyrule, check out our walkthrough, as we've already helped thousands of people get through the game.

LB's Zelda: Twilight Princess Walkthrough and Strategy Guide.

Free Guide Weekend –'LEGO Star Wars II'

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To access the FREE guide, simply visit the LB LEGO Star Wars II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide, Screenshot Version between now and 9pm PST on Sunday, May 6, 2007. This is a $7.95 value (Adobe Reader required).

If you like what you see, you can sign up for the LunaPass, our exclusive subscription service which gives you instant access to ALL of our walkthroughs for only $14.95.

You can also purchase any of our walkthroughs a la carte by visiting LunabeanGuides.com.

Have a great weekend and happy gaming!

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Gamecube'Zelda: Twilight Princess'in stores today — Wii walkthrough will work

Today is a huge day for Gamecube gamers in the US, as today is the day when Gamecube version of 'The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess' begins trickling onto store shelves. Booya!

I say 'trickling' because a) the game just shipped yesterday, so some stores won't receive their copies until later this week, and b) there is a rumored (although unconfirmed) shortage of 'Zelda: TP'.

You may be wondering whether our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for the Wii will work for the Gamecube version. The answer, is yes, but with some stipulations.

First, in the 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' walkthrough we do give controls specific to the Wii. However, this is only done because the Wii controls are so new, and Gamecube gamers should have no problem following the game's controller instructions ('Zelda' games have never been known to have difficult controls).

Second, the Wii version of the game is actually a mirrored version of the Gamecube game. Nintendo did this so Link, who is normally a lefty, would have his sword in his right hand for Wii gamers, making for a more natural Wii controller movement. This mirroring means, when using our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' guide, you'll have to go left when we say right, and east when we say west (and the other way around). As long as you're aware of this, you should have no trouble using the guide.

LB's 'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

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Awesome little Sackboy
Girl moment…

I'm good at knitting scarves and hats. However, I won't consider myself an accomplished knitter until I can pull off something as adorable as Sackboy, from the upcomingLittle Big Planet. Apparently,one of the game's designers knit it. Too frikin' cute!

Oh, and don't you dare missSackboy in his Chinese dragon costume. I could just eat him with a spoon!

HT toWonderland Blog

'Ninja Gaiden III' and 'Phantasy Star II' come to Wii

It's Monday, well, Tuesday, which is kind of like Monday due to the president's holiday, which means that there are new games for download on the Wii.

Ninja Gaiden™ III: The Ancient Ship of Doom: (NES®, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Violence, 500 Wii Points): Join master ninja Ryu Hayabusa, last member of the famous Dragon Clan, in the third and final chapter of the legendary Ninja Gaiden saga.

Phantasy Starâ„¢ II: (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Animated Violence, 800 Wii Points): Hailed as one of the greatest games of all time by fans and media alike, Phantasy Star II is an RPG that features an epic story line and turn-based battles. Play as Rolf, Nei, Rudo or several other characters as you navigate through the Algol star system battling the evil Dark Force.

For more information,go here.

Nintendo to clean dirty Wiis

Sure, Japanese gamers gotSuper Smash Bros. Brawlabout a month before we'll get it, but those who didn't take care of their Wiis are having some issues.

It seems thatdust, dirt, or tobacco smoke build-upare causing some Wiis to stutter while playingSSBBor causing the game to not play at all.

The problem lies in the fact thatSSBBis the first Wii game to be printed on a dual-layer DVD which requires a more delicate touch from ye olde laser. Dust or smoke build-up is causing the laser to have lost that loving feeling.

Nintendo has offered to clean the dirty Wiis, free of charge, and are even covering shipping costs.

We'll see what happens when the discs hit the States and Europe. I can see the YouTube home fix-its now.

PS3 to outsell X360 in 2008?

Electronic Arts predicts that the PS3 will outsell the Xbox 360 in 2008, with the Wii beating them all. You can read all about ithere.

I don't know why this is attracting so much attention. A lot of people already own Xbox 360s and Wiis, so this would be the year they buy the PS3. It just makes sense.

To date, Microsoft has sold about 17 million Xbox 360 while Sony has sold 8 million PS3s. If the projections are correct (and note the projects are for the US and Europe, only) then you'll bring up those totals to abouut 24 million Xbox 360s and 18.5 million PS3s.

The point here is that both are selling very well. The "console war" is a myth. Gamers will eventually have all three systems. It's no longer a matter of one or another.

To date console sell-through

Happy Valentine's Day

Best. Valentine. Evar.

Sure,I hinted at one a month ago…but who knew the hubby would follow through? Me, of so little faith.

'Mass Effect' coming to PCs in May

Mass Effect, the BioWare space epic that is full of complete and total awesomeness (not to mention a benign sex scene that hasruffled the feathers of the anti-gaming media), has been slated to hit store shelves this May. EA will be the publisher this time around, as the companypurchased BioWare from Microsoft Game Studios, the publisher of the Xbox 360 version, last October.

According to thepress release, here's what we can expect from the PC version:

• Optimized controls designed specifically for the PC.
• High resolution visuals – Mass Effect for the PC features highly detailed textures, characters and environments.
• Fully customizable controls – PC gamers can re-map the control scheme any way they like.
• Run&Gun Control – Players can assign biotic powers or skills to ‘hot keys’ allowing them to play Mass Effect with a heavier focus on action.
• New decryption mini-game.
• New inventory screen GUI and functionality – The enhanced inventory system makes it easier for players to equip and modify their weapons and armor.

Related articles:

'Sodomy' inMass Effect
EA to buy BioWare and Pandemic
Idiots
LBMass EffectWalkthrough and Strategy Guide

Disney World DS maps and ride info

What will they think of next? First there isreal time data sent to the DSat Seattle's Safeco Field. Now, it's aninteractive map and real-time ride info at Walt Disney Worldas reported on Wired's Game|Life blog.

WhileAlice of Wonderland Blog points outthe inherent problems with such a system one wonders why a simple map wouldn't be free.

In fact, every theme park, interstate, museum, etc. should have map and other info instantly ready for download to the DS upon walking in. For people like me, who get lost going from bed to the bathroom, it'd be a big help. Where am I?

'GTA4' — April 29

A lot of newGrand Theft Auto 4information came out this week, but most important is today's news thatGTA4will debut on April 29! Let's hope Rockstar can stick to that date.

There is also a new trailer up atRockstargames.comand a recap ofpreviews.

'Saw' video game announced

Yukka! Well, you know it had to happen sooner or later. A video game based on the popular, horrifying, and disturbingSawmovie franchise is set to hit next-gen consoles in 2009.

I can hear the anti-video game violence crowd rubbing their hands together now.

If you're into this sort of thing, you can check out theSawgame website.

As for me, I'll stick to myResident Evils,Silent Hills,Rule of Roses, andCondemnedseses, thank you very much.

P.S. - I spared you from a disturbing picture ofSawand decided just to go with a picture of a saw. I figured that got the message across without causing any unnecessary nightmares.

X360 Elite Laptop with 'BioShock' intro

For more, head over toEngadget.

Funny Interactive Achievement Awards Ad

I wonder if Mario will be a presenter? I can see it now, "and zee winner iz…it's a meeee…Mario!" For all of the various nominees, you can check out theInteractive Achievement Awardswebsite.

It's Toy Fair Time!
Wow, Toy Fair is finally here - I'm so excited! It's going to be a really busy few days in New York at the Javits Convention Center and at the…

Organic Toys - A Safer Way To Play
Organic toys are gaining in popularity. People concerned by issues like genetic modifications, pesticides, antibiotics in food and other similar issues, feel more comfortable when their babies and children play…

Oooh La La - Watch Out, The Pawparazzi Pets Are Here!
Four year olds are pretty fickle when it comes to their favorite toy….or should I say favorite toy of the moment. My 4 year old is always changing her mind…

Here's Something to Get Cozy With this Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day to you all! Here's a special Valentine's Day picture gallery featuring Russ Berrie's Shining Stars line of toys. Enjoy. …

Here's Something to Get Cozy With this Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day to you all! Here's a special Valentine's Day picture gallery featuring Russ Berrie's Shining Stars line of toys. Enjoy. …

"Maggie and the Ferocious Beast" DVDs - A Must Watch!
My little one had a stomach bug and couldn't go to school for a couple of days. She was feeling pretty tired out and wasn't her usual perky self. I…

Toy of the Year 2008 Award Nominees
The New York Toy Fair is being held on February 17th-20th at NYC. On the eve of the Toy Fair, the Toy Of The Year Awards are announced. This year,…

It's Toy Fair Time!
Wow, Toy Fair is finally here - I'm so excited! It's going to be a really busy few days in New York at the Javits Convention Center and at the…

Organic Toys - A Safer Way To Play
Organic toys are gaining in popularity. People concerned by issues like genetic modifications, pesticides, antibiotics in food and other similar issues, feel more comfortable when their babies and children play…

Give Your Loved One a Teddy Bear This Valentine's!
Love is in the air! Chocolates, flowers and teddies say it best on Valentine's Day. While chocolates and flowers are short-lived, teddy bears last a lifetime (or at least several…

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Give Your Loved One a Teddy Bear This Valentine's!
Love is in the air! Chocolates, flowers and teddies say it best on Valentine's Day. While chocolates and flowers are short-lived, teddy bears last a lifetime (or at least several…

Organic Toys - A Safer Way To Play
Organic toys are gaining in popularity. People concerned by issues like genetic modifications, pesticides, antibiotics in food and other similar issues, feel more comfortable when their babies and children play…

"Maggie and the Ferocious Beast" DVDs - A Must Watch!
My little one had a stomach bug and couldn't go to school for a couple of days. She was feeling pretty tired out and wasn't her usual perky self. I…

Oooh La La - Watch Out, The Pawparazzi Pets Are Here!
Four year olds are pretty fickle when it comes to their favorite toy….or should I say favorite toy of the moment. My 4 year old is always changing her mind…

Go Green with these Eco Friendly Toys
Safe and eco-friendly toys are the way to go this year. Eco-friendly toys are made from natural, safe materials which do not harm the environment. Eco-friendly, or green toys, as…

Toy of the Year 2008 Award Nominees
The New York Toy Fair is being held on February 17th-20th at NYC. On the eve of the Toy Fair, the Toy Of The Year Awards are announced. This year,…

Here's Something to Get Cozy With this Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day to you all! Here's a special Valentine's Day picture gallery featuring Russ Berrie's Shining Stars line of toys. Enjoy. …

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A creepier version of'Resident Evil 4'
I would easily place Resident Evil 4 on my list of top ten video games. It was beautiful, creepy, challenging and a hell of a lot of fun. I will forever have etched in my brain the experience of innocently entering the game's 19th century Spanish village, then suddenly being cornered by 19th century zombies with 21st century chainsaws. A lot of swearing and nervous laughter followed.

For this reason I am conflicted regarding this video of the "Hooked Man Version" of RE4. According to HardestBoss this version was ditched because it was "too paranormal" for the Resident Evil plot. However, it was also this version that made Capcom's Shinji Mikami warn gamers, "Don't pee your pants".

I say I'm conflicted because, of course, I want more RE4. However, it was perfect as is, and, for some reason, baby dolls with ankle-slashing knives just doesn't seem to fit. Still, it's fun to watch:

Oh, and if you haven't played RE4 yet, get on it! Here's the LB RE4 Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

Gamecube'Zelda: Twilight Princess'in stores today — Wii walkthrough will work

Today is a huge day for Gamecube gamers in the US, as today is the day when Gamecube version of 'The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess' begins trickling onto store shelves. Booya!

I say 'trickling' because a) the game just shipped yesterday, so some stores won't receive their copies until later this week, and b) there is a rumored (although unconfirmed) shortage of 'Zelda: TP'.

You may be wondering whether our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for the Wii will work for the Gamecube version. The answer, is yes, but with some stipulations.

First, in the 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' walkthrough we do give controls specific to the Wii. However, this is only done because the Wii controls are so new, and Gamecube gamers should have no problem following the game's controller instructions ('Zelda' games have never been known to have difficult controls).

Second, the Wii version of the game is actually a mirrored version of the Gamecube game. Nintendo did this so Link, who is normally a lefty, would have his sword in his right hand for Wii gamers, making for a more natural Wii controller movement. This mirroring means, when using our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' guide, you'll have to go left when we say right, and east when we say west (and the other way around). As long as you're aware of this, you should have no trouble using the guide.

LB's 'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

Nintendo raises annual earnings forecast…again
There's just no denying that Nintendo is, in the words of Big Goron, hot, hot, hot.

For the second time this year Nintendo has raised its annual earnings outlook. The company now expects its operating profits to reach 420 billion yen (US$ 3.7 billion) by the end of the fiscal year. This number reflects an 86% increase over the same period one year ago.

Rumors of the earnings upgrade caused Nintendo's stock to jump 7.8 percent yesterday. When the rumors were confirmed today, stocks slid a bit, down 3.5 percent to close at 66,400 yen.

While Nintendo reaps the rewards of its Wii gamble, Sony may be wallowing in the damage of its PS3 gamble. The electronics giant today reported its financial earnings, with mixed results. While the company, as a whole, posted a small operating profit, the games division nearly doubled its losses over last year, to 96.7 billion yen (US$ 841 million).

Adding salt to Sony's wound, Nintendo was able to lift its annual Wii sales target to 17.5 million units (up 1 million from previous reporting, and only 3 million shy of the Gamecube's total sales), while Sony had to admit PS3 sales will probably fall short of its 11 million target this business year.

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LB's Top 10 Underrated Games
Below you will find the Lunabean list of Top Ten Underrated games. While some may have received critical acclaim, they just didn't get the attention they deserved. Others, in our opinion, were just unfairly reviewed by critics.

Please note, because they are our underrated games, the list sticks to console titles, and they are all fairly recent games (the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube generation, if you will). Enjoy!

10 - The Operative: No One Lives Forever (PC, PS2)

In No One Lives Forever you play as Agent Cate Archer, a covert agent for UNITY, an international agency tasked with combating terrorism around the world. What's more, Cate, is witty, talented and drop dead gorgeous. With a flower-power 60s backdrop, think of NOLF as 007 Goldeneye meets Deus Ex meets Austin Powers.

Yes, the critics loved this one, but something about Agent Archer intimated the guys and prevented them from actually purchasing it in respectable numbers.

Check out the remaining 9 underrated games!

Donate to Comic Relief, get a'LEGO Star Wars 2'cheat AND free walkthrough

For those of you who are neither British, nor in the know (don't worry, I was neither of these things ten minutes ago), today is Red Nose Day, a day designated by Comic Relief as one where they provide the entertainment, while we provide the donations to their poverty-busting charity.

While I'm bummed at this moment that we don't get BBC One, as that is where most of the entertainment is being provided (and it's a fantastic line-up), I am pleased that I can help out in my own way by donating via the Traveller's Tales Games website. In return for my donation of ANY amount, I will receive a cheat code for LEGO Star Wars II which will place a funny red nose on each of the game's characters.

Because we so applaud the efforts of Comic Relief here at Lunabean.com, we will add to your funny red nose our downloadable LEGO Star War II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for free.

In order to claim your guide, please forward your donation receipt to us at info @ lunabean.com with the subject line "Red Nose Day". Please omit any personal details found within the receipt before sending it our way. Let us know if you'd like the text-only (printer-friendly) or screenshot version of the guide, and we'll send it off ASAP.

Please note, this offer is only good through today, Friday, March 16th, 2007.

Donate now
LEGO Star War II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

Zelda: Wind Waker gashaphon figures
I stumbled upon this flickr set today, and thought I'd share.

What I wouldn't give to have these little guys running around my house.

View the Flickr set

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How To Care For Your Teddies
Teddy Bears are one of the most loved and cherished toys for most kids. I still have my old teddy bears from many years back! Although one of them has…

Haba Makes Mealtime So Much More Fun!
I spotted these really cute melamine plates and glasses from Haba the other day. I just couldn't stop myself from buying a few for my kids. At first, I was…

Go Green with these Eco Friendly Toys
Safe and eco-friendly toys are the way to go this year. Eco-friendly toys are made from natural, safe materials which do not harm the environment. Eco-friendly, or green toys, as…

Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled
I was pretty startled to hear that the toy recall has extended out to reputed board game manufacturers like Cranium. Who would have imagined that the dice in the board…

Toys Made in USA
After the recent spate of toy recalls, there have been lots of internet searches on the keywords "Toys Made in The USA". Understandably enough, people's confidence has been shaken in…

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Haba Makes Mealtime So Much More Fun!
I spotted these really cute melamine plates and glasses from Haba the other day. I just couldn't stop myself from buying a few for my kids. At first, I was…

Wooden Toys From ImagiPlay
Wooden toys are a treat to play with. It's a different sort of fun playing with wooden toys. They're sturdy and last for a long time. However, it's important that…

Toys Made in USA
After the recent spate of toy recalls, there have been lots of internet searches on the keywords "Toys Made in The USA". Understandably enough, people's confidence has been shaken in…

Organic Toys - A Safer Way To Play
Organic toys are gaining in popularity. People concerned by issues like genetic modifications, pesticides, antibiotics in food and other similar issues, feel more comfortable when their babies and children play…

Think Outside The Box With Inside-Outside Puzzles
When I first saw the Inside Outside puzzles from The Straighter Edge, Inc., I almost brushed them off as just another lot of puzzles. Admittedly, they were of nice quality…

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