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The fluffiest robot of CES 2021 is back thanks to Casio

The fluffiest robot of CES 2021 is back thanks to Casio

If you watched that Star Trek episode about the tribbles and thought, I need one of those in my life (minus the rapid reproduction problem), Casio’s got just the thing for you. The company is now taking pre-orders in Japan for Moflin, the adorable robotic plushie with AI “emotional capabilities” that debuted during CES 2021. Moflin, developed in a partnership with the Japanese startup Vanguard Industries, is meant to work like an emotional support pet — snuggling is its specialty, and the creators say each robot has its own distinct personality, can shift moods depending on the situation and will…
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An artist says Nerf’s Destiny 2 hand cannon is a ripoff of their work

An artist says Nerf’s Destiny 2 hand cannon is a ripoff of their work

An artist who goes by on X says that the look of Nerf’s Ace of Spades handgun from Bungie's Destiny games came from a commissioned artwork they drew almost a decade ago.Nerf and Bungie unveiled its newest foam dart gun collaboration on Tuesday featuring a limited edition version of from Destiny 2 that is available for purchase on . The following morning, @tofu_rabbit posted images comparing Nerf’s newest foam dart launcher to a piece of art they made in 2015 and posted on their based on the same gun from the game.The artist pointed out 11 parts or designs on…
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There’s a Stranger Things Polly Pocket set, and its design is really clever

There’s a Stranger Things Polly Pocket set, and its design is really clever

Mattel's latest Polly Pocket collab is a Stranger Things playset that houses the fictional town of Hawkins and the Upside Down in a compact shaped like a walkie-talkie. The set, introduced this week, contains figurines of the characters Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Will — plus a very non-threatening interpretation of the Demogorgon. Pre-orders for the $50 collectible are now open through Mattel Creations and major retailers, including Walmart and Target. It’s expected to start shipping later this month. MattelThe set also includes a few tiny walkie-talkies, bikes, a wig for Eleven and a little stack of waffles. There’s even…
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Lego is releasing a Jaws set in August that recreates the final showdown on Quint’s boat

Lego is releasing a Jaws set in August that recreates the final showdown on Quint’s boat

In case you missed it, we’re officially getting a this summer. The company unveiled the upcoming 1497-piece set this week alongside a 90-second mini-movie that reimagines the film in Lego brick form. The Jaws set includes the boat (the Orca), the shark, and minifigures of the protagonists Martin Brody, Matt Hooper and Sam Quint, plus a number of key items from their hunt, like a harpoon and a few bright yellow barrels. LegoIt’ll be available to the general public on August 6 for $150, but anyone enrolled in the Lego Insiders loyalty program will be able to purchase it earlier,…
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You can keep your favorite Disney/Pixar characters as virtual pets with the new Bitzee

You can keep your favorite Disney/Pixar characters as virtual pets with the new Bitzee

The Bitzee virtual pet line is expanding to bring some familiar characters into the family, plus some all new ones. Spin Master, which introduced Bitzee to the US last summer, is now gearing up to release two new versions of the device later this year: Bitzee Disney and Bitzee Magicals. The former will feature 30 characters from the Disney/Pixar universe, including Stitch, Olaf, Nemo and Dory, Remy, Mike Wazowski and Sully, and Heihei.Unlike most digital pet toys, Bitzee doesn’t have a screen. Instead, it functions almost like a pettable hologram in a box, with movement-based controls and a flapping flexible…
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