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Osmo lets kids become animators of their favorite Disney characters

NEWS – When I was a kid I loved to doodle and draw my own comics. Actually, I still love to do that! But back then and even now I just use a pad of paper and a pen which isn’t very Gadgeteer worthy compared to the cool new Osmo Super Studio that lets kids (and kids at heart) get in on the fun of animating their favorite Disney characters.

Available in Mickey and Friends, Disney Princesses, and the Incredibles games, the Super Studio sets are an add-on to existing Osmo sets which use a base for an iPad and a special clip on reflector that can “see” what is drawn on the included erasable and reusable pad as the Osmo app tells a story. But these aren’t static drawings, kids get to animate the cartoon filled with their favorite Disney characters by drawing objects and even choosing how the story’s plot progresses to exercise the kid’s creativity and imagination. Osmo’s AI automagically takes the drawings and makes them part of the story to bring the child’s drawings to life.

There’s even a section in the game where kids can learn step by step how to draw Disney characters just like real Disney artists do.

The Osmo Super Studio is designed for kids ages 5 and up and is available as an add-on to existing Osmo sets for $19 and Apple Retail Stores will carry an exclusive Super Studio Kit that includes the Osmo iPad Base for $59.

Get your copy of Osmo Super Studio today at PlayOsmo.com and Amazon, and in Target and Best Buy stores starting Sept. 4.

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Kids may not balk so much at sunscreen applications if they can help roll it on themselves

NEWS – Kids don’t want to delay getting to the pool or the beach for a time-consuming application of sunscreen.  They don’t care how important it is; it’s just boring.  Maybe getting to help apply it with this Solar Buddies Roll-on Sunscreen Applicator will make the activity a little more fun for the kiddo, and his cooperation will make the application a little less difficult for you.

Fill the Solar Buddies applicator with your own sunscreen.  The shape is easy for little hands to grip, and the sponge and rollerball design gives a uniform coverage.  The kit is made of PET, polypropylene, and polyurethane.  The sponge should be replaced every 2-3 months.  It holds 100ml of sunscreen; very watery types of sunscreen aren’t recommended, as they can leak.  Of course, adult supervision is necessary to be sure your child is adequately covered.  The applicator isn’t recommended for children under 3.

The Solar Buddies Roll-on Sunscreen Applicator plus one replacement sponge head is $15.00 and additional replacement sponge heads are $7.95 for two at The Grommet.

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Lunii My Fabulous Storyteller will let your kids choose the hero, location, and more

Kids love story time and grownups will love it too when they use the My Fabulous Storyteller from Lunii. The My Fabulous Storyteller looks like a cute radio for kids, but it’s really a story making machine that allows the child or the adult to create a story by choosing the main character/hero, the location of the story, a second character, and an object. By using the large knob on the front of the device, the child can choose between different options shown as icons on the front of the device, while a female voice guides them through the process.

When all the options for the story are chosen, a story suitable for 3-8yr olds will be read aloud through the built-in speaker or through headphones connected to the built-in headphone jack. The short stories are performed by a male or female actor along with sound effects and are surprisingly enjoyable to listen to.

The device itself is kid friendly with a soft rubbery covering and large child-sized buttons and knobs. This device doesn’t use WiFi, or Bluetooth, but has a rechargeable battery.

The Lunii comes with 48 different stories pre-loaded and more stories can be added to the device’s built-in 4G of storage which allows for up to 160 stories by installing an app on your Windows, macOS, or Linux machine. The app will let you purchase stories from the Lunii digital library and then transfer them to the My Fabulous Storyteller. There currently isn’t any info on the pricing for additional stories.

You can read more about the Lunii My Fabulous Storyteller device by visiting lunii.fr or you can buy one for $69 from the MoMA Design store.

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Bring bedtime stories to life with the Moonlite clip-on projector for your smartphone

I haven’t been a kid for decades, but now I want someone to read me a bedtime story and use the Moonlite projector to do it. The Moonlight is a small clip-on projector that’s been designed for compatibility with most Android and iOS devices. It clips to your phone and uses the phone’s LED camera flash to project images from circular image disks called reels to a wall or ceiling. Is it just me, or do the story reels look like the disks used with the classic View-Master which were also called “reels”?

Classic Little Golden Book stories for infants and toddlers like the Poky Little Puppy, the Saggy Baggy Elephant are included with the Moonlight Gift Pack and additional stories can be purchased like Curious George and The Ugly Duckling. The app includes the words that you read along with sound effects to bring the story to life with the projected images.

The Moonlite is available in starter packs and gift packs that include the projector along with a selection of disks. You can also purchase story packs that just include the reels. Prices range from $6.60 for the story packs, up to $31.49 for the gift pack which includes the projector and 5 reels. Head over to Amazon to check them out.

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5 awesome gadgets for your kids that they won’t outgrow too quickly

Children are rapidly growing up which implies they can get bored quickly with any toy or gadget. Because of that, it is an awesome plan to get them a toy which can keep them involved for a long time. If you plan to search for that sort of toy, search for something that will empower their little brains. I have discovered a bunch of toys that will occupy them and I am certain your loved ones will love:

Jimu DIY Robot Buzzbot & Muttbot Robotics Kit

I wanted to find the perfect present for future mechanical architects and I have found it. It is a DIY robot. I am almost certain you and your son will play with it with for hours. When you a building a robot you will be proud to see that the robot can walk, move its hands and even hops. You can download the directions on your mobile phone to make the robot. When you make sense of the procedure feel free to make something without directions. Creativity is the key! You can find this kit for $137.27 on Amazon.

Cognitoys Dino

The innovation has made some amazing progress since we were children and I trust that we should exploit it. I am not discussing computer games, I am discussing toys which can educate our children and this delightful green dinosaur is one of them. It is a toy for kids 5-9 years and it can make talk with your kid, answer questions and make jokes. It is an incredible device to enhance social interaction and it is completely safe for your child. You can find it for $39.99 on Amazon.

Code-a-Pillar

Code-a-Pillar is a toy like Jimu DIY Robots, however for more youthful children. It is a caterpillar you can program to influence it to go where you need it to go. All aspects of the caterpillar have one request on it; turn right, stop, turn left… When you want the caterpillar to go right, you need to fix that piece of the caterpillar on the head et cetera. The caterpillar is additionally an instructive toy and it practices critical thinking and sensible intuition which are imperative for your child’s advancement. This kit is $30.85 on Amazon.

R2-D2 App-Enabled Droid

R2-D2 is the best droid in the Galaxy and it should have its own toy. The droid will make you speechless because it resembles the real R2D2 in so many details! Bonus feature: You will hear the most famous R2-D2 beep sound. You can download the application for the droid on your mobile phone so you don’t need to have the joystick to control the droid. You can find one for $115.99 on Amazon.

Classic Foosball Match

The Classic Foosball Match is an awesome combination of virtual and real foosball for all children. The device is really a small foosball table for iPad with legs, bars and scoring system. It looks and acts like the genuine foosball table. But, to make it work you need to have an iPad because you use the iPad as the playing field. Basically, you are turning the poles on the foosball table and they are turning in the application. I am absolutely certain your grandkids will be impressed with this application/gadget and they will play it for hours. This iPad accessory is only $8 on Amazon right now!