Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Toys for Grownups Editor, Diane Beall FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * Stuff We Love: Dreamcast Console, Extreme Bop It, Audrey Hepburn Doll: Breakfast at Tiffany's * Brain Teasers: The Play's the Thing, 20th Anniversary Pente, Bible Trivia * Toys Under $20: Austin Powers Talking Key Chain, Natural Dyeing Kit, Crow's Magick Tarot Deck * Hip Halloween Party Favors & Games: Selections that will make you smile--or make you scream! * Top Sellers for Grownups: What our customers love best STUFF WE LOVE ************* Dreamcast Console (Ages 7 and older) by Sega of America http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K2R4/entertainmentsit Dreamcast is the sole gateway to the latest in three-dimensional, interactive mega-universes, superimposed onto technology heretofore unavailable. As the system's manufacturer claims, Dreamcast is a "polygon-crunching monster with power to spare!" The means to control this power starts with the system's ultra-integrating console. A few of its features include 128-bit 3-D processing; a built-in 56 Kbps modem; 64-voice, CD-quality audio; 24 megabytes of memory; real-time sound positioning; multi-player action; Internet browse capability; and endless future possibilities. Phone, power, and A/V cables make it superbly useful as a browser/communicator, and a Zip drive and CD-ROM make it indispensably expansive. Oh, and you get a much-needed instruction manual that, once mastered, will transport you into Dreamcast's world of games with expert knowledge. Extreme Bop It (Ages 8 and older) by Hasbro http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IWFB/entertainmentsit From the Poconos to Singapore, our customers laud and praise Extreme Bop It, the game that you either love with all your heart or become bitterly addicted to. Says one Rhode Island parent whose daughter loaned her the toy: "She made the mistake of letting me try it. She didn't get it back all night." That's the typical story, folks--which is why Extreme Bop It is one of our best-selling toys. The extreme sport for electronic gamers, Extreme Bop It is based on the same concept as the original. Its arrogant voice chip relentlessly challenges you to pull, twist, and "bop" as much--and as fast--as you can. The toy's intentionally weird shape makes the thing even harder to defeat. The difference with Extreme Bop It, however, is that even more demands, functions and sound effects are built into the game. It's perfect for staid, awkwardly quiet parties and gatherings that need a good, loud icebreaker. Audrey Hepburn Doll: Breakfast at Tiffany's (Ages 9 and older) by Mattel http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IT5J/entertainmentsit To honor the life and work of one of Hollywood's brightest stars, Paramount Pictures and Mattel Toys introduced the Breakfast at Tiffany's collection, featuring two Audrey Hepburn dolls. This doll--a replica of movie character Holly Golightly in evening dress--is the epitome of haute couture. Richly accessorized, she's wearing a long black sheath and to-die-for opera-length gloves. The "Holly Golightly" doll also comes with a miniature department store bag and cup of coffee from Schrafft's, the character's favorite haunt in The Big Apple. This doll is so authentic, it's even approved by the Audrey Hepburn Estate and comes with a certificate of authenticity. An added bonus--and testament to Hepburn's character--is that purchasers of this doll can donate $1 or more to the Hepburn Children's Fund. BRAIN TEASERS ************* The Play's the Thing (Ages 12 and older) by Aristoplay http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JGRJ/entertainmentsit If you're a fan of Shakespeare, The Play's the Thing is the ultimate way to learn his literature and his technique. Take part in an enthralling, fast-paced board game that praises the Bard's most famous characters and quotes. Shakespeare's most famous inventions (soliloquies and passages known around the world) are intentionally distorted and misstated. It's up to players to revise them, based on their knowledge of the playwright's work. On four distinct levels, players make much ado to set things as they should be. A Master Card set--featuring "Hamlet," "Julius Caesar," and "Romeo and Juliet--is included in each game. Pente: 20th Anniversary Game (Ages 8 and older) by Decipher http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IVSU/entertainmentsit Pente is an ancient game revised for the modern gamer. Its concept is simple: line up five stones in a row on the gridded playing surface, or capture five pairs of stones. Like traditional Pente, this 20th anniversary edition can be an easy game or a real head banger, depending on how and with whom you play. Children can play Pente--learning early how to strategize and plan several steps ahead--but the game is complex enough to be enjoyed by the most astute adult. Therein lies its attraction. On all of its many levels, Pente requires concentration, creative thinking, analytical thinking, problem solving, logic, and strategic planning to play. As in chess, individual players can make Pente as easy or difficult as they like. Bible Trivia (Ages 7 and older) by Cadaco http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IVS4/entertainmentsit Obviously, this game's objective is to quiz players about Christian teachings and Bible facts. Even if you're not a Christian, you'll appreciate the vast repository of historical, cultural, and political information that the Bible Trivia game places at your command. Each player or team chooses a biblically influenced category ("Sheep & Shepherds," "Angels," etc.) and the game commences. Full of factoids and interesting nuggets of information--with over 1,800 trivia questions--Bible Trivia is the answer to a historically or theologically inclined child's prayers. It even says so on the box: "The Trivia Game That's Heaven to Play!" TOYS UNDER $20 ************** Austin Powers Talking Key Chain (Ages 12 and older) by Basic Fun, Inc. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IV9A/entertainmentsit Featuring the visage of pseudo-sexy spy Austin Powers, this key chain might leave more puritanical adults feeling absolutely scandalized. "Do I make you h---y, baby?" he asks through a jaw with an overbite. But then, puritanical adults would not have ventured to watch Powers's two hit movies or suffered through seeing him in his Union Jack undies. The toy is still rated PG-13, so kids are not allowed to listen in. This miniature bust of the superspy comes complete with horn-rimmed glasses, bushy brows, shagadelic sideburns, and a smashing white cravat. Four red function keys set Austin talking, which will be either a blessing or a bane. In a voice amazingly similar to that of the real character, you'll hear "Yeah, baby!" "Smashing, baby!" or "Oh, behave!" Natural Dyeing Kit (Ages 10 and older) by Harrisville Designs, Inc. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IVAI/entertainmentsit Learn the use of natural dyes, how various colors are created, and how to extract color from nature with the N atural Dyeing Kit by Harrisville Designs. With 100 percent pure wool yarns and authentic, natural, concentrated dyes, you can create fabrics and designs with the wonderful colors found in flora, fauna, foliage, and fruit. Logwood, osage, madder root, and cochineal are examples of the naturally occurring color tints that can be used to create everything from bright scarlet to sunny yellow. Complete directions are included in the kit, but you'll also need a heating appliance (a stove or hot plate) and adult supervision for children. Crow's Magick Tarot Card Deck by U.S. Games Systems http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JIIP/entertainmentsit Since ancient times, the crow has been associated with mysticism, intuitive powers, and the afterlife. Its intelligence, iridescent plumage, and striking physical characteristics still make it the perfect symbol for divining the past, present, and future. The Crow's Magick Tarot deck features large, high-gloss tarot cards with an artful crow motif on a black background. Both the major and minor arcana are included in this deck (78 cards), as well as an instruction booklet for tinkerers in the tarot. HIP HALLOWEEN PARTY FAVORS & GAMES ********************************** Are real vampires, werewolves, ghosts, goblins, zombies, and witches beyond your budget this Halloween? If that's the case, try simpler scares--those tried-and-true techniques that prove both effective AND affordable. From realistic spiders and regurgitating figures to murder mysteries and make-it-yourself human skulls, this All Hallows Eve can be creepy, creative and, best of all, cheap. Plus, check out the Halloween offerings in Toys for Grownups throughout the month of October, and don't miss Amazon.com's fabulous Halloween Boootique. Toys for Grownups TOP SELLERS FOR GROWNUPS ************************ This list features a variety of items to fit the tastes of every toy lover. For instance, there's the traditional but unlikely bestseller, the gyroscope, as well as currently popular favorites such as the audacious Austin Powers figures. Look at it as a study in cultural dynamics. It's also where you'll find out what fellow Adult Children (yes, you're among them, admit it) are toying around with. Enjoy! Toys for Grownups ****** Being a grownup doesn't mean you always have to act like one. Find more great toys to raise your fun quotient at Toys for Grownups
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