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Feb 28, 2013 • In Baby, Funny, Parenting, Personal, Toys, Web

More Painful Than Stepping on LEGOs

The internet has a tendency to dramatize certain mundane life events, wouldn’t you say? And if you’re reading this, it probably means that you’re familiar with the trends and memes of the popular web which also leads me to believe you’ve heard of the “stepping on a LEGO piece while barefoot” mania.
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Yes, stepping on LEGO pieces hurt like a mofo. But over the 2+ years of my being a parent, I can say that I have found something even more painful to step on when you’re barefoot…
And I know that others with young kids in the house will nod…

Feb 2, 2013 • In Art/Design, Cute, Geek, Marketing/Advertising, Toys

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Lego Pop Culture Riddles

It’s no secret that I absolutely ADORE Lego’s clever marketing campaigns — can you believe that this is my fifth post applauding them? (see: 1, 2, 3, 4)
Even if you may be getting sick of my Lego craze, I believe that this series of posters deserves a special mention because it engages the audience and sparks creativity in a world where we are hard-pressed to find toys and activities that encourage imagination. Created by Montreal-based creative agency Brad in honor of Lego’s 55th anniversary, this set of 55 minimalist illustrations feature sparse Lego bricks arranged to represent popular songs, movies, books, bands, and children’s…

Jan 12, 2013 • In Geek, Marketing/Advertising, Personal, Toys

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Go Vote for a New Monopoly Token! (And Save Your Favorite!)

Hasbro is currently running a Facebook campaign that allows YOU to vote for a new, permanent player’s token. This kinda sucks if you don’t use Facebook, but if you do, go vote now!

As you can see above, the five candidates for a new token are: robot, ring, cat, helicopter, and guitar. Right now the cat is far ahead (cat owners can get pretty determined!), but since there already exists an animal on the board — and it has a very good chance of staying on — I would prefer another piece.
I can’t quite decide if I like the robot…

Sep 12, 2012 • In Art/Design, Geek, Toys, Video Games

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Geektastic Hungry Hungry Hippos Mod

I am majorly crushing on this Koopa-themed Hungry Hungry Hippos game, lovingly modified by Donald (alias Kodykoala), a 30-year-old electrical engineer from El Paso.

Having taken about 50 hours to complete, with each Koopa kid requiring about 10 hours, the game will make its debut public appearance at the El Paso Comic Con — where it will also be available for sale! — this weekend.…

Feb 18, 2012 • In Art/Design, Geek, Toys, Web

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Monopoly: Web Lover’s Edition

It is no secret that I am a huge fan of the classic board game Monopoly. So how could I not share this Web Lover’s Edition with my readers?

Via the Behance Network.
Just in case you’re interested (or really bored this Saturday evening), here are the other Monopoly editions I have written about in the past. Enjoy!

‘The Princess Bride’ Monopoly
Social Media Monopoly
Monopoly Live
Monopoly, Repackaged
A Circular, Digital Monopoly

And, since we’re on the topic: The Shortest Possible Game of Monopoly…