Toys for (Spoiled) Tots

If you have a) oodles of cash and b) a certain little someone who you long to spoil, I've got some awesome suggestions.

Let's face it: We all want a Pleo of our own. At least I know I do.

Alternately, if Pleo's out of your price range, you could opt for one of the FurReal Friends. Some of them are pretty cute. The pony might be a bit much, though.

If you want a beautifully constructed, classic stuffed toy, you can't go wrong with Steiff. My pick is Admiral the Penguin.

For a more active sort of kid/kid at heart, check out this rad folding sled; it's nuts (and looks like the Terminator).

And if you must encourage the budding geeks, how about a authentic(ish) lightsaber?

Just don't get this scary-ass Robotic Panda. Eek.

News From the Pleo Front

Bloody hell. Remember how I first posted about the afreakingdorable Pleo a year ago? Well, I've been following the trials and tribulations of our favorite elusive little dinosaur ever since. And now his release has been delayed again, plus he's going to be more expensive. Dammit.
The essay contest does seem like a good idea, though. Now I just have to think of something brilliant (and brief) to say about how robotic life forms will influence my life in the future.
Oh, incidentally, I meant to blog about this Wired article about Pleo ages ago, but forgot.