Memorial Day weekend means summer is here. Summer means lots of things, but, for me, a big part of that is… water fights! So let’s arm up with the latest from Adventure Force.
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Review: Adventure Force Water Blasters Unleashed
Category Archives: Products
10 Amazing New Gadget Projects on Kickstarter This Week
From an intelligent skateboard to a gravity-defying lamp, these 10 new Kickstarter gadget projects are amazing! Read More
GeekDad Review: Libratone ZIPP Nordic Black Multi-Room Wireless Speaker
Looking for a premium, multi-room wireless audio system? A Father’s Day gift, perhaps? Look no further than the Libratone ZIPP. Read More
Relive Classic ‘Star Wars’ Moments With ‘Star Wars: Rebellion’
Choose a side, then fight out the battles of the classic trilogy in ‘Star Wars: Rebellion’ Read More
Upper Deck Launches Groundbreaking NHLPA Coin Collection
Upper Deck’s Grandeur Hockey Coin Collection is a series of limited-edition coins in partnership with the National Hockey League Players’ Association with 20 superstar hockey players on the face of the coins. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Roll Player: Monsters & Minions’
‘Roll Player,’ the character-building dice game, is back with an expansion—now, not only are you putting together your ideal RPG character, but you’ll also have the chance to battle monsters (and their minions). Read More
Kickstarter Alert: ‘Sectaurs’ Return
Zica Toys is planning a Kickstarter next year for ‘Sectaurs’–one of my absolute favorite shows and toy lines as a kid, second only to Transformers. Read More
Playmobil Playroom: A Quick Look at Carry Cases
This time in the Playmobil Playroom, we take a look inside three of the small, portable carry case sets: Space Exploration, Pirate Raider, and Family Picnic. Read More
Tabletop Game Review: ‘Shahrazad’
Osprey Games’ ‘Shahrazad’ is a beautiful and fun to play game for 1 or 2 players. One that will bring you back to the table, night after night. Read More
Sunday Evening With Captain Owen Episode 048: ‘Hulk Smash’
In this episode we talk about more of the Playskool action figures, but this time, it’s the Avengers! We then talk a little bit about Captain Owen’s favorite superheroes and villains before wrapping up with a little bit of Transformers. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Roll and Race in ‘Project NOS’
Racers, start your engines and get ready to roll … dice! ‘Project NOS’ is a real-time racing game that requires speed, split-second decisions, and a bit of luck. Read More
10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia’
This week, ‘Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia’ hits store shelves. Let’s give this latest chapter a look and discuss what you need to know before you buy. Read More
GeekDad Review: Logitech G413 Mechanical Keyboard
The sub-$100 Logitech G413 mechanical keyboard is a worthy upgrade in my books, whether you use it for playing games or something more pedestrian like typing. Read More
TCDisrupt Report – Immotor GO Electric Scooter of the Future
The Immotor GO Scooter has specs that are above and beyond what you’d normally find on a scooter. Read More
Big Announcement for Target and FABRIQ, Alexa’s Sassy Sibling
Beginning May 21, 2017, the FABRIQ speakers will be available for the first time ever in Target’s brick-and-mortar stores! Read More
Take Your Very Own Journey to Mars
‘Mars’ follows a crew of international astronauts on humanity’s first manned mission to Mars and combines it with some of the groundbreaking work that is actually being done in real life to lay the foundation for our eventual journey to Mars. Read More
Transformers ‘The Last Knight’ Toys Hit the Shelves
With the new movie less than two months away, toys based on ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ have started to hit the shelves. Are they good enough to convert an old school G1 fan like myself? Read More
Reaping the Rewards: ‘Karmaka’—What Goes Around, Comes Around
In “Reaping the Rewards,” I take a look at the finished product from a crowdfunding campaign. Today’s topic: ‘Karmaka,’ a card game about death, rebirth, and karma. Read More
Playmobil Playroom: Ice Cream Truck
This time in the Playmobil Playroom: The Ice Cream Truck (9114) brings frosty deliciousness to your toys! Read More
4 Things About the Amazon Fire TV Edition
Have you heard? Amazon has partnered with Element to create a TV. Not a set-top-box, not a streaming stick, but an honest to goodness TV. We got a chance to get a demonstration, and want to give you the skinny. Read More
Wearable Intelligent ‘Benjamin Button’ Camcorder for Kids
The Benjamin Button small wearable camera is designed to capture footage from the kid’s perspective; incredibly, the device then suggests the best memories for your family. Read More
Kickstarter Alert: Arckit Dream City
Arckit has gone big and launched a new crowdfunding campaign for the latest in their line of building kits–Cityspace and Masterplan–that allow you to design and build entire cities. Read More
GeekDad Review: JAM Xterior Max Rugged Bluetooth Speaker
The JAM Xterior Max Rugged Bluetooth speaker offers surprisingly robust audio performance in a compact, ruggedized, and waterproof package. Read More
Review: Solo Rival Backpack
Check out our review of the Solo Rival computer backpack. Read More
I Want Some Lego Sets for Mother’s Day
Give the moms in your life some Lego and a little quiet time to build. That’s what I want this year. Read More
Portal: Faster, Easier Wi-Fi
In the market for a new Wi-Fi router? Check out the Portal: the easiest-to-use router I’ve seen. Read More
Reaping the Rewards: Beautiful Dice-Drafting in ‘Sagrada’
In “Reaping the Rewards,” I take a look at the finished product from a crowdfunding campaign. Today’s title: ‘Sagrada’, a beautiful dice-placement game about making stained-glass windows. Read More
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Wanted Earth’
Aliens have discovered our planet, and now they’ve arrived to take it from us—but not if these heroes can stop them! Read More
Joule is the Compact, Powerful Sous Vide Device Mom Needs
Yeah, I know – I’m suggesting a kitchen appliance for Mother’s Day, something that is most often met with withering glares at best or calls for beheadings at worst. But there’s a method to my madness. Read More
Kickstarter Alert – Jellybean Gaming T-shirts
It’s time to get your t-shirt game on with Jellybean Games’ fantastic trio of tabletop t-shirts. The Kickstarter is live now. Read More
Tabletop Review: ‘Warhammer Quest: Shadows Over Hammerhal’
Does the addition of a Games Master make Games Workshop’s second ‘Warhammer Quest’ game a more satisfying experience than its predecessor, ‘Silver Tower’? Read More
Hasbro’s ‘Hanazuki’ YouTube Cartoon Gets Wearable Tech and Collectibles
‘Hanazuki’ is the YouTube-published cartoon from Hasbro that features their rising star, Hanazuki. This month the app was released, with toys and gadgets that enhance the app. Read More
