Cool Gadgets for Kids

This is a classic toy modernized for today's youngsters. Remember the Etch a Sketch? Well, it is still around. This particular Etch a Sketch looks just like Homer Simpson's head. What fun for a Homer Simpson fan!

Remember your piggy bank that you had as a child? Well, these are the 21st century's versions of a piggy bank. The Money Jar bank will keep count of dimes, nickels, and pennies that are dropped from the jar. It's a jar made from plastic to use as a bank to save coins.

The Chrome Pig E Bank looks like a traditional Pig E Bank. The difference is that it keeps count of coins deposited or withdrawn and shows a display of th total.

I don't know how long your kids will last until they want to break into their electronic banks after they see the change adding up. But it does help teach the value of saving.

This cool "Moon in My Room" is something any kid will enjoy. This light-up remote-controlled moon shows the 12 lunar phases of the moon. It has a built-in sensor that automatically lights up the moon light when it gets dark. It also comes with a calendar of the moon phases and illustrations. Now this is what I call a fancy night light. Great idea for kids that are afraid of the dark.

This interactive globe is fun and educational at the same time. Why settle for a plain globe when a kid can have a globe that gives tours around the world? It has settings that can be adjusted for different ages. There are different activities including capitals and national anthems. There is even a game setting for up to four people.

Another classic toy updated for today. The electronic Rubik's Cube is called Rubik's Revolution. It has different levels and different games to available to play. There is even a multiplayer Rubik's Cube game.

Remote controlled tarantula is life-sized and furry just like the real thing. Its eyes light up and it will crawl around like a real spider.