It's taken a while, but I think the debate has been won for the optimum viewing order of Star Wars: it's Rod Hilton's "Machete Order", IV, V, II, III [as flashback, explaining Darth's reveal, but also leaving it hanging as...
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January 2013 Archives
January 31, 2013
Star Trek Viewing Order, Or The Trouble With Tribbles
MORE SCREENTIME FOR YOU!
Amazon Studios is commissioning pilots for five preschool TV/video series from the creators of such hits as Blue's Clues, Dino Dan, and--whatever, I'm sorry, I can't stop staring at Kidscreen's terrifying stock photo here: Is that a still from some...
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Tweet Or Get Off The iPotty
"If only we had a place to put our tablet computers, all our potty training hassles would be solved," said absolutely no one ever in the history of pooping and peeing. Until this year at CES, when CTA Digital...
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January 30, 2013
We're From Department H And We're Here To Help
Reddit users are sure this is a viral publicity stunt, but I think it's clear that it's just gotten so hard for people at this Toronto Home Depot to find someone to ask a question, that a kind-hearted dad...
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January 28, 2013
Attachment Parenting Ryan Gosling
Did not realize this "Hey, Girl" thing is still going. And going strong. Attachment Parenting Ryan Gosling [via dt ryan gosling correspondent rolf]...
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Ko Verzuu Made This Dollhouse
In 1927 Ko Verzuu made this dollhouse for the daughter of the director general of ADO, Dr. Willem Bronkhorst. It's pretty simple. I bet you could crank one out, too. Also, isn't 'poppenhuis' a fine word? Poppen-anything, really. Nice...
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January 27, 2013
Those Awesome ADO Blocks
Andrew from An Ambitious Project Collapsing is killing it on the ADO/Ko Verzuu collection-diving these days. Verzuu led design for ADO, a Dutch therapeutic/charitable organization that produced toys in the early 20th century. And apparently, one of Verzuu's sons...
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January 24, 2013
Frunk Me: Tesla Model X
If I weren't already an entire Tesla model behind, I'd worry about being a week late with a post about the awesomeness of the new, 7-passenger, Tesla Model X unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. But as it stands,...
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January 23, 2013
Where Is The Kid-Size Lunar Rover Replica?
Alright, people, do not tell me that in 40+ years no one has produced a kid-sized version of the Lunar Roving Vehicle here on Earth. Because I will not believe it. Apollo 16 lunar rover dash cam [kottke] Lunar...
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January 22, 2013
From Doll Library To Doll Hospital
Like any reasonable person, I despise American Girl dolls almost as much as I love libraries. Which makes this is a net positive story. [nyt]...
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Mama Mia, Santa Lucia! Baby Ferrari Bimboracer
Pencils down, gentlemen, we have a winner. Is the 1950s Baby Ferrari Bimboracer V12 somehow not the most incredible kid-sized car ever? Does it run on an emminently sensible electric motor at an entirely reasonable speed for preschoolers of...
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January 21, 2013
The Greatest Creative Playthings Kaleidoscope I've Ever Seen!
If the first half of the lifespan of Daddy Types is a documentation of all the kidstuff I've bought, the second half is about unloading it all on the next generation. And yes, this weekend feels like a milestone;...
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January 18, 2013
Seriously, What The Hell Is Up With The Captcha??
UPDATE OK, MAYBE IT'S FIXED NOW, GET IT ALL OFF YOUR CHESTS. Special thanks to DT reader and dev wiz Chris who got all CSI:PNG with his suggestion to check gamma conversion settings, and BAM. I swear, I can't figure...
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New York City In Alpaca Plush, By Oeuf
Don't get the wrong idea: considering that you can't actually buy the plush starchitect condo buildings real estate marketer Richard Pandiscio commissioned back in the day, Oeuf's new Empire State Building and Brooklyn brownstone are probably the sweetest snugglable...
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January 17, 2013
Breast Beanie Is Best
There are many paths to the top of Mount Fuji. So I am totally fine to have learned about the Boob Beanie from DT's Amsterdam correspondent Jan, who saw an article in the Telegraaf about the the Australian Boob...
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January 16, 2013
Star Wars Bedroom Accessories
There is no Star Wars nerd big enough around here to warrant such monoculture, but the Force doesn't have to be that strong with you or your kid to appreciate the bedroom nerdmomblogger Mary Elle made for her Star...
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January 15, 2013
The Mercedes 'Minivan'
I was just reminiscing the other day about the one time I said yes to an auto junket and then never heard jack from the publicists again. In completely unrelated news, oh, look, here is a funny incident from a...
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The First Production Baby
It's been a tradition at Pixar since Toy Story to list the "production babies" born to crew, in each film's credits. Other animation houses do it, too, and lately video game designers picked up on the trend. [They're called "development...
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Follow The Crab
Alright stay with me on this one, mkay? From eBay, a vintage Creative Playthings Crawlie Crab pulltoy that wobbles around when you pull it. In "like new" condition, "gnawable plastic. Extemely hard to find." From Bloomberg--and this is really one...
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January 14, 2013
Sweet Creative Playthings Car, With Manual Choke
The eBay seller's right, you don't see these classic Creative Playthings hardwood cars in this nice of shape very often. And you don't see them with all the passengers, either. But I guess the original buyer of this example...
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January 12, 2013
DT Protip: Avoid The Shortest Baby Spoons
For someone whose job involves a fair amount of typing, I end up sticking my hand in our disposall way too frequently. So don't get baby forks and spoons that are so short, you can't see them. You want the...
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January 10, 2013
Ja, FRA: Lufthansa Loaner Stroller
I've been busy dealing with the blowback of leaving my kids on the school doorstep at 5AM--YOU AMERICANS ARE SO UPTIGHT!--which means I'm only just starting to work my way through my photos from our recent European Family Vacation....
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January 9, 2013
DT's Top One Tips For Kids & Jet Lag
A kid's first big accomplishment after being born is learning the difference between day and night--and that night is for sleeping. And then you bundle'em up on a plane to visit Omma and Papa in Zurich or wherever, and the...
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January 8, 2013
The Impending Destruction Of The Planet, Or Chicco Rocking Eggplant
Your mind is altered a bit by traveling abroad. Also by getting up at 4AM, so you can get yourselves and two little kids to the Nice airport--two boxes set at opposite ends of a sadistic, disastrous traffic labyrinth--by...
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January 6, 2013
Resistance Is Futile: Circuit Playground Plush Toys Electronic Components
Maybe 2013 will be a good year after all. The super-friendly DIY electronics outfit adafruit has launched plushie plush toy1 versions of the little electronic component characters on Circuit Playground, their fun&easy electronics teaching app. Forget plush microbes and...
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The Ford Treasury Of New Jersey Station Wagon Living
The NY Times has discovered a New Jersey dad whose kids helped him discover the joys of Ford Station Wagon Living. Reading lines like this:"Until the kids, I wasn't into wagons," he said. "Now, it's an adventure every time...
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January 1, 2013
Francespotting: Moulin Roty Toddler Tricycle
We're spending the holidays with family in France, so my posting at DT will be light this week. But a blogger's always blogging, even if only I'm his head. And this sweet little powder-coat & wood tricycle caught my eye...
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