#math blaster ages 6-9

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Arbitrarily-Chosen Video Game Tournament, Round 1.6

Welcome to the Arbitrarily-Chosen Video Game Tournament, where we will find out which of the games I've played is the best game of all time!

Why? Don't ask. Just vote and reblog!

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Math Blaster Ages 6-9 Windows/Mac, 1998) Knowledge Adventure Version 1.0c Sealed.

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A feral Fyn is walking past.

Name : Fyn (Finn)

Age : 22 D/O/B :  December 30 Height : 6′4″  (full standing, 7′9″)

Sexuality :  Unsure.  Believes he is not lovable. Soul : Purple

Normal Fyn.

LV - 1 HP - 234

DF -  15 AT -  18

Feral Fyn.

LV - 1 HP - 1450

DF -  24 AT -  63

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Weapon - He is one.

Shortcuts -  Self taught.  A teleport from one place to another that is only a short distance.  (max within one mile.

Portals - Self taught.  With a roar he can blast a portal open.

Tail whip - His long and powerful tail swipes at you and can break bones if he hits hard enough.

Blaster - Like any other Gaster Blaster if it hits it does damage over time.

Wrath’s bite - His bite has enough power to crush a skull.

Scorpions dagger - His tail tip is as sharp and a sword and he keeps it sharp.  he can lash it out with speed and stab someone twist and pull them in close.

Background -

Lost to his people.  Fyn is one of the few feral Blaster that live outside the woods, that learned speech and how to walk upright.  The reason for this is the experiments that was done on him an others.  He is relatively smart.  Reading and writing came easy to him.  Basic math is simple as well, but he fail combat in his time of being a experimental subject, due to refusal, but passed it when in his feral times.

Fyn and the others walked free after the doctor that was handling them was killed by a Baby Blaster.  This made the group confused and began to scatter the multiverse.  Fyn found Multi-village and settled down. 

When he tried to get a job, Fyn found no one would hire him other then as a grocery store, as a bag boy.  Living spaces was even more complicated.  He rents a barn where he has made it as homely as he could. 

Fyn’s full standing height is so tall that he intimidates most other monsters.

He gets along well with children and loves them dearly.  at the park kids love to have him push them on the swing of spin the marry go round.  Its not to uncommon that kids will let him pick them up and lightly swing the with his tail.  Often enough if a fight breaks out he steps in and stops the fight, by talking it out.

These brief moments of joy are squished when a parent pulls there child away and says that their kid must never see him again.

Fyn has been watching as a lot of people in town get married and have kids.  he can’t help but want that someday, but he believe he is undeserving of any of it.

Fyn has never dated, but has felt the urge to mate.  He wears an inhibitor on his left wrist to calm his feral self.  He has never hurt anyone, but he is afraid he will. 

Fyn has proved to be very protective for the town and those in it.  He is quick to step between a evil anon and a member of the town.  He will try his best to not kill anyone though.

Friends.

Proxy is both a friend and person who gave him the inhibitor.

Likes.

Cookies.

Smiles from others in praise.

Being treated like normal.

Dislikes.

Fighting of any kind

Sour foods.

Loud high pitched sounds.

Strengths.

Highly protective

Clever.

Can build most anything from wood.

Weakness.

Timid if yelled at.

Wont self protect.

Blind in his left eye.

THEME SONG!

Normal Fyn.

Feral Fyn.

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all

rlord christ uh okay

1: Kitchen Counter, Couch, or on top of the dryer?

kitchen Table. ;3

2: Your last sexual encounter: Good or Bad and why:

good!!!!! it was early morning and aiden was off work so we decided to mess around and it was just v low stress and nice

3: A fictional person that you think would be good in bed:

hm uh. who;s that one tiger from zootopia? shit dice drew a commission of him a while back. the sexy one. he’d treat me right.

4: Something that never fails to make you horny:

there are like a million dumb fucking things aiden does that makes me lose my gdamn mind!!!!!! like, when he loosens his tie and gives me The Sex Look or kisses my neck in a certain spot... luv that husband

5: Where is one place you would never have sex:

somewhere kids could see :/

6: The most awkward moment during a sexual experience was when ______________

one time admittedly when i was new to anal i had the inevitable ShitDick scenario bc i didn’t know how to prep myself properly........im so fucking sorry, trey, im so sorry

7: Weirdest thing that ever made you horny:

this petsmart flyer came in the mail once. that was a weird jerkoff. made me realize im deep in petplay pff

8: What is the best way to sexually bind someone: Handcuffs, Rope, or Other [if other please explain]:

aiden;s been practicing shibari and it’s pretty fun! i’d say its my fav way to be restrained rn 

9: What is the fastest way to make you horny:

it aint hard idk

10: Top or bottom?

this bitch be bottomin, my ass is Ready

11: We were about to ____________ but then ______________ [example: we were about to have sex but then his mom walked in]

12: Is one orgasm enough? Are multiple orgasms necessary?

it depends on how much stamina u have or if you’re in the mood for more? that time waiting for the refractory period tho suuuuuuuucks, im so jealous of dfab ppl that can come multiple times :/

13: Something that you have hidden in your room that you don’t want anyone to find:

a valentine’s present for aiden, shhh

14: Weirdest nickname a significant other has ever called you:

sometimes aiden fuckign. does French Shit and i dont know what he’s saying until after but it’s kind of become a joke because we’ll be having a really nice moment and he’ll lean in and like, whisper some bullshit like “my little lima bean” or “my sweet polished fork” and i fuckignt rftg,,, IT STILL SOUNDS HOT, WHY IS HE LIKE THIS 

15: Two things you like [or dislike] about oral sex:

that “pop” noise when ur mouth comes off the dick. also, when he like, holds your head with his fingers tangled in your hair and bobs your head down on his cock g gg go gogfdoood thats so hot i love it when he does that to me its nice

16: Weirdest sexual act some has performed [or tried to perform] on/with you:

welcome 2 Trauma Land next question

17: Have you ever tasted yourself? [If no, would you?] [If yes, what did you think?]

yeah. it’s a pretty slutty thing to do, it’s not great tasting if u don’t like, pineapple and shit but it’s a pretty good way to get your partner turned on more

18: Is it ever okay to not use a condom:

if u and ur partner get tested together and r clean and not seeing anyone else

19: Who was the sexiest teacher you ever had?

my sophomore year humanities teacher in my study abroad program....holy Fuck. hooooly fuck. mr. nakamura still gets me going to this day. he has a wife tho :(

20: A food that you would like to use during a sexual experience:

whipped creaaaam!

21: How big is too big:

some bad dragons are really intimidating. christ.

22: One sexual thing you would never do:

let ppl use me as an object again :/

23: Biggest turn on:

humiliation is pretty good

24: Three spots that drive you insane:

my neck

my back

my pussy, and my crack.

25: Worst possible time to get horny:

driving is pretty rough.

26: Do you like it when your sexual partner moans:

ch r is  t  y es

27: Worst sexual idea you ever had:

define “worst,” anon.

28: How much fapping is too much fapping:

who fucking calls it “fapping” still

29: Best sexual complement you ever got:

Yikes^TM

30: Bald, landing strip, Jumanji:

is this like, a lesbian thing? i dont get it

31: Is it good sex if you don’t nut:

YA GATTA NUT!

32: Fill in the blank: "If they ____________, we are fuckin"

IF THEY TRUCKIN WE ARE FUCKIN!

33: What your favorite part of your body:

my belly........? idk i used to Hate My Mcfuckin Self but aiden blows raspberries on me and its fkin cute holy hell

34: Favorite foreplay activities:

if i suck on aiden’s fingers he basically fucking Dies on the spot, so that’s fun to use. for myself, uhh. thigh kisses are hot. so hot.

35: Love (>,<, or =) Sex For those of us who don’t remember our math thats “greater than, less than, or equal to]

there was a a time when i wouldve said sex is bnetter but no, it’s Lov....i Love Husband

36: What do you wear to bed?

boxers, and my husband

37: When was the first time you masturbated:

probably when i was like nine or ten? in the “i dont know this is masturbating but it kinda feels nice” way

38: Do you have any nude/masturbating pictures/video of yourself?

there’s a lot floating around there but most of it is during The Bad Time

39: Have you ever/when was the last time you had sex outside?

uhhh shit its been a while i can’t really remember?

40: Have/would you ever have sex outside?

mhm. it’s not my fav tho

41: Have/would you ever had a threesome?

i;ve had more than a threesome, buddy

42: What is one random object you’ve used to masturbate?

when i was young and desperate and trying anal for the first time i used a vibrating toothbrush but no one told me you’re supposed to not use the brush end. the bristles were rough. 

43: Have/would you ever masturbate at work/school?

yes to both?? im a tiny troglodyte man what do u expect

44: Have/would you ever have sex on a plane?

maybe? this is a very specific situation, i know aiden would rather die than do anything on a plane tho

45: What is one song you’d like to have sex to?

i feel it coming - daft punk

46: What is something nonsexual that makes you horny?

literally like anything can make me hard im fucking easy

47: Most attractive celebrity?

my husband....he’s a star, to Me...

48: Do you watch gay/lesbian porn? why/why not?

yes. source: am gay

49: If a child was born on the occasion of the last time you had sex, how old would that child be right now?

Unborn.

50: Has anyone ever posted nude pictures of you online?

yes. i dont particularly like to think abt it but there’s a. big fan community wanting me to “come back” and it makes me super uncomfortable.

51: What is one thing that NEVER makes you horny?

girls :/

52: Do you have stretch marks? (How do you feel about them? Has anyone ever had a problem with them?)

i have a couple on my thighs and my belly from some healthy weight gain, but aiden doesn’t mind. he likes em

53: Do you like giving head? (why/why not)

dick....me Sucky Cock...nya

54: How do you feel about tattoos on someone you are interested in?

i dont rlly care

55: How would you feel about taking someones virginity?

i was a few people’s first lay and it was uh. difficult. they think they can just pound a man’s ass like their fleshlight and it’s rough when you’re like, laying there and your ass is on fire while you remind them to use more lube and also fucking go slower to start

56: Is there any food you would NOT recommend using during a sexual encounter?

sticky rice. good fucking lord, do not use sticky rice.

57: Is there anything you do on Tumblr that you would not like your significant other to see?

not really? we don’t hide things from each other

58: Do you own any sex toys? (what is it? (how long have you had it?)

we own a Shit ton. i’ve had some since i was like, a teenager but i’ve been collectin some over the years

59: Would you give your significant other unrestricted access to your Tumblr for a day?

oh god no. aiden barely knows what memes are

60: Would you be offended if your significant other suggested you get plastic surgery?

no, me and aiden have already discussed like, scar reduction shit. i have a few nasty keloids :/

61: Would you rather be a pornstar or a prostitute?

neither?? i mean, i was both for a while but *SLAMS TRAUMA BUTTON*

62: Do you watch porn?

duh

63: How small is too small?

all dick is good dick!!!!

64: Have you ever been called a freak? Why?

continues to Slam the Trauma Button

65: Who gave you your last kiss? Did it mean anything?

66: Would you switch phones with your significant other for a day?

probably not because aiden’s in a group chat with his work buddies and they’re all middle aged or young mom nurses. im a fish out of water.

67: Do you feel comfortable going "commando"?

sure, as long as its not like skinny jeans or something

68: Would you have a problem with going down on someone if they hadn't shaved their pubic hair?

not rlly. good dick is good dick

69: If you could give yourself head, would you?

im p sure everyone tries but usually i get my husband to B)

70: Booty or Boobs?

ass. please god, i’m all about ass

71: If you had a penis, what would you name it?

Ass Blaster 69

72: Have you ever been on an official date?

yes? like a movie and restraunt thing?

73: Have you ever cheated on someone? (Why?)

not that i know of, but there was a point when i was pretty low in life that i hopped around w/ partners and one night stands.

74: If you were a stripper, what would your name be?

the Pole Faller. i have no body strength and im named that bc i’d fall off the pole

75: Have you ever had sex in your parents bed? (Would you?)

no??????????? nO??

76: How would you react if you found out your parents had sex in your bed?

what...what kind of question even is this

77: What was your reaction the first time you saw a penis/vagina

“god i wanna put my mouth all over that”

78: If you had a penis/vagina for a day, what are five things you would do?

DOUBLE PENETRATION!!!!!! DOUBLE PENETRATION!!!!!

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Week 14 Fantasy Sleepers: Flash Gordon will save every one of us

Week 14 Flames: Morris, Ajayi trucks to carry owners into Round 2

Each week the Noise highlights under-started names who he believes are destined to torch the competition. To qualify, each player must be started in fewer than 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Speaking as an accountability advocate, I will post results, whether genius or moronic, the following week (Scoring thresholds – QB: 18 fpts, RB: 12 fpts, WR: 11 fpts: TE: 10 fpts; .5 PPR). If you’re a member of TEAM HUEVOS, reveal your Week 14 Flames in the comments section below.

Jimmy Garoppolo, SF, QB (4 percent started, $29 in Yahoo DFS) Matchup: at Hou (Game over/under: 43)

Ain’t nothin’ but a G thang, baby. Jimmy G is about to go crazy. #TeamHuevos is the label that pays ‘may.’ … Last week in front of friends and family in Chicago, Garoppolo, though not a box score warrior, impressed in his first San Francisco start. He stood tall in the pocket, unloaded the ball with plus zip and hit his targets in stride. He completed 73 percent of his attempts, netted 8.0 yards per attempt and finished with 294 yards. His 2.5 game sample size as a full-time starter is infinitesimal, but film crunchers who comb through the evidence should come away feeling optimistic. Garoppolo has all the necessary tools to be a franchise quarterback – quick release, astute reads/progressions, coolness. Surround him with suitable weapons and borderline QB1 numbers in 12-team leagues will quickly accumulate. His Week 14 performance may offer a sneak peek. To say Houston is atrocious against the pass is akin to declaring Trader Joe’s’ chocolate narcotic Jingle Jangle is only mildly addictive. The Texans, who’ve allowed 247.6 pass yards per game, 7.8 yards per attempt and 1.9 touchdowns per contest, rank No. 2 in fantasy points surrendered to signal callers. Under the magnifying glass, first-team corners Kareem Jackson and Jonathan Joseph have given up a combined 104.9 passer rating and 66.3 catch percentage to their assignments. If protected adequately, Garoppolo’s chances of popping off are rather substantial. Overly concerned Russell Wilson (at Jax) owners should debate the Niner’s merits.

Fearless Forecast: 286 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, 0 turnovers, 7 rushing yards, 20.1 fantasy points

Alfred Morris, Dal, RB (28 percent started, $20 in Yahoo DFS) Matchup: at NYG (Over/Under: 41.5)

Liquor store business in Fantasyland boomed when Ezekiel Elliott’s interminable court battle finally reached a resolution. Owners, who likely rode Elliott to a lopsided record, needed something, anything to numb the pain. Some, however, made the shrewd move of adding Morris, a waiver tourniquet that’s stopped the bleeding. Running with aggressiveness previously witnessed in Washington, the promoted backup has pounded his way to a fruitful return. Though he’s crossed the chalk only once since Week 10, he’s averaged an appreciable 80.0 total yards per game, 4.80 yards per carry, forced 12 total missed tackles and tallied 3.4 yards after contact per attempt. Rod Smith has supplanted him roughly 10-12 times per game, especially on pass downs, but Morris is Dallas’ bully, a between-the-tackles blaster who will continue to chew up real estate operating behind a premium run-blocking line. With Ben McAdoo and his slicked back hair now updating his sizzle reel for a part on the new “Jersey Shore,” the Giants are hopeful the page turn alters team tenor, an unlikely outcome. New York’s defense is still one of the virtual game’s friendliest, a unit that subscribes to an open door policy. Over the past five weeks, it’s surrendered 4.54 yards per carry, five rushing TDs and 121.6 rushing yards per game to RBs. Do the rudimentary math and a duplication of Week 13 could be on deck for Morris. Similar to Marshawn Lynch last week, the Cowboy digs in his spurs.

Fearless Forecast: 24 carries, 117 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 0 receptions, 17.7 fantasy points Jay Ajayi, Phi, RB (48 percent started, $23 in Yahoo DFS) Matchup: at LAR (Over/Under: 50.5)

When Doug Pederson shops for cereal he always buys the mini-box variety pack. Corn Pops one day, Fruit Loops the next, the man refuses to commit to just one flavor. His backfield is no different. When Ajayi was acquired at the trade deadline, most, including this hair-challenged loudmouth, believed the former Dolphin would step in and immediately command the lion’s share. That, of course, didn’t occur. Ajayi, limited to a fantasy unemployable 15-20 snaps per game, is just a number on the constantly spinning roulette wheel. LeGearrette Blount, Kenjon Barner and Corey Clement have seen equal or greater time. It’s a bit of crapshoot pinpointing who will head the committee any given week, but the former Dolphin is worth debating strongly in the opening round of the fantasy playoffs. Though limited since his arrival the rusher has been a model of efficiency. On 34 touches, he’s compiled a dynamite 3.4 yards after contact per attempt, 64.3 total yards per game and scored one touchdown. Assuming he earns another 10-12 touches this week, he’s worth flexing or slotting at RB2 in 12-team formats. Despite featuring one of the true D-line anchors in the league, Aaron Donald, the Rams are very lamb-like when it comes to defending the run. This season, they’ve yielded 154.8 total yards per game, 4.73 yards per carry, 14 total touchdowns and the most fantasy points to RBs. Running behind a fortified offensive line and given Carson Wentz’s field-stretching abilities, Ajayi rips off a flashy run or three.

Fearless Forecast: 9 carries, 63 rushing yards, 1 reception, 8 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 13.6 fantasy points

Josh Gordon, Cle, WR (27 percent started, $21 in Yahoo DFS) Matchup: vs. GB (Over/Under: 40)

Discussed incessantly on talk radio and hot take TV shows, the NFL has experienced a ratings crisis this season. From the National Anthem controversy to catastrophic star injuries to boring primetime games to the Ezekiel Elliott situation, various reasons explain why fans have abandoned the game. Suffice it to say, it desperately needs a compelling feel-good story. Enter Gordon. Before drugs and alcohol derailed his football career, the Cleveland wide receiver was an unstoppable megastar in the making. His 2013 (87-1646-9) is indisputably the greatest Age 22 campaign ever recorded. Clean and sober, his return to action last week in Los Angeles was a day few expected, including Gordon. Unsurprising, he didn’t regain his All-Pro form three years removed from his last regular season action, but he wasn’t exactly oxidized. On 48 snaps played and 11 targets, he high-pointed, muscled and sprinted his way to a 4-85-0 line, which should’ve been much, much more. Numerous times he had a step on his defender but DeShone Kizer overthrew him. Still, what he achieved fresh off the street against Casey Hayward, who admitted Gordon was his toughest assignment this year, was extraordinary. With the dust knocked off, Cleveland’s Superman should shred a Packers defense sapped by injuries and ineptitude. Green Bay’s secondary is chock full of bell ringers. Plop a dollar in the kettle and they bring nothing but cheer. Damarious Randall (65.9 catch% allowed), Gordon’s likely dance partner, being the most giving. On the year, the unit has conceded the fourth-most fantasy points to wide receivers. Yes, Kizer couldn’t hit the Abominable Snowman on a quick slant, but the volume, talent and matchup say No. 12 comes through with WR1 numbers.

Fearless Forecast: 6 receptions, 101 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 19.1 fantasy points

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pit, WR (32 percent started, $19 in Yahoo DFS) Matchup: vs. Bal (Over/Under: 41) The NFL record holder for most touchdowns scored by a player under 21 years old is on a trajectory to supplant Maurice Jones-Drew as the greatest hyphenated player in fantasy football history. The rookie, like fellow greenhorns Alvin Kamara, Christian McCaffery, Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine, shifted into another gear midseason. Though limited by a hamstring injury recently, he’s occasionally cashed when on the field averaging 4.4 receptions for 78.6 yards per game with three touchdowns over a five-game stretch. Hey, playing alongside Antonio Brown has its perks. His resulting 15.8 fantasy points per game in PPR ranks No. 12 among wide receivers over that span. More than just a situational red-zone weapon, he’s rapidly developed into a versatile WR2. At first glance, Smith-Schuster’s battle with Baltimore is an unfavorable one. The Ravens have surrendered the second-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers. But that was accomplished before Jimmy Smith’s achilles tear. Down their best cover man, the Ravens are ripe for the picking. Marlon Humphrey is Smith’s replacement. The rookie has certainly held his own conceding a 50.0 catch rate and 52.3 passer rating on 184 snaps. Still, the downgrade is significant. With Brown likely to draw Brandon Carr, Smith-Schuster should lineup across Humphrey and slot corner LaDarius Webb (68.4 catch% allowed) often. When you also consider home Roethlisberger, JuJu’s top-24 upside becomes clear.

(UPDATE: With Smith-Schuster suspended, I’m replacing him with Martavis Bryant who could achieve the forecast below based on the reasons discussed above.)

Fearless Forecast: 4 receptions, 67 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 14.7 fantasy points

WEEK 14 SHOCKER SPECIAL (Under 10-percent started)

Mike Davis, Sea, RB (1 percent started, $15 in Yahoo DFS) Matchup: at Jax (Over/Under: 39.5)

Trying to place a round peg into a square hole, the Seahawks, since Chris Carson’s breakthrough season prematurely ended Week 4, have tried various RB combinations with little success. Eddie Lacy, J.D. McKissic and Thomas Rawls crawled along behind a work-in-progress offensive line. Davis, however, could be the remedy Pete Carroll has desperately searched for. Last Sunday night, the Niners castoff exhibited outstanding power and elusiveness against one of the league’s nastiest fronts. Seeing action on 73 percent of team snaps, the thickly built back (5-foot-9, 218 pounds) totaled 101 yards on 19 touches. Most impressively, he notched 3.1 yards after contact per attempt. Jacksonville is night and day different defending the run from earlier this season. Marcell Dareus’ acquisition has transformed the Jags from leaky to ironclad. Since Week 9, they’ve allowed only one RB rushing touchdown and 3.39 yards per carry. The matchup, at least on paper, isn’t favorable. Still, Seattle must establish the run to compete. Jacksonville’s asphyxiating secondary severely taxes opposing passing attacks. Russell Wilson, who normally pulls rabbits out of hats, will likely resemble a low-grade street magician. Davis, on another 15-20 touches, is a volume play worth plugging in, a rusher capable of attacking the Jags in similar fashion as L.A.’s Austin Ekeler in Week 10.

Fearless Forecast: 15 carries, 62 rushing yards, 4 receptions, 26 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 16.8 fantasy points

BONUS WEEK 14 FLAMES

#TEAMHUEVOS PICKS OF THE WEEK Each week one fortunate guest prognosticator will have a chance to silence the Noise. Following the rules stated above, participants are asked to submit their “Flames” (1 QB, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, 1 TE, 1 D/ST) by midnight PT Tuesdays via Twitter @YahooNoise. How large are your stones?

Jimmy G Duke Riddick Ginn Goodwin RSJ Cincy

— Dan Jones (@Djones1236) December 5, 2017

Fan Week 13 results: 4-3 (Season: 34-58) My Week 13 results: 7-5 (Season: 60-86; W: Alex Smith, Tarik Cohen, Jerick McKinnon, Cordarelle Patterson, Rex Burkhead, Julius Thomas, Tennessee D/ST; L: Brett Hundley, Jimmy Garoppolo, Zay Jones, Ted Ginn, Eric Decker)

Want to bull rush Brad? Follow him on Twitter @YahooNoise. Also check out his TV show, “The Fantasy Football Hour,” now available in 75 million households on Fox Sports Regional Networks, and his new podcast, “The Fantasy Record.”

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Hatchimals Surprise, Fingerlings, Star Wars, Luvabella, Lightseekers, Squishies, and 3Doodler Top the Toy Insider’s Hot 20, Top Tech 12, and STEM 10 Lists

The Toy Insider, one of the toy industry’s most influential organizations and a trusted go-to resource for parents and gift-givers, has unveiled its expert picks for the best kids’ toys and tech in its 12th Annual Holiday Gift Guide (https://www.thetoyinsider.com/2017-holiday-gift-guide/) The hottest and most coveted items for 2017 are broken out into three lists: the Hot 20 (the most wished-for items of the year), Top Tech 12 (featuring AI, AR, VR and other cutting-edge technologies) and STEM 10 (science, technology, engineering and math toys that make learning fun). These hand-picked 42 items represent an incredible assortment of must-have collectibles, interactive toys, traditional playthings, and tech-infused robots and drones, among many more categories that are sure to make kids of all ages jump for joy this holiday season.

The Toy Insider is the go-to source for product information about children’s toys, tech, and entertainment. It publishes two annual gift guides—one for summer and one for holiday—and reviews toys 365 days a year on thetoyinsider.com, a trusted resource for parents. The content is produced by an editorial team with more than 75 years of combined experience covering the toy industry. The Toy Insider is published by Adventure Publishing Group, publisher of leading trade publications The Toy Book, The Toy Report, The Licensing Book, and Total Licensing Report.

The Toy Insider 2017 Holiday Gift Guide-Cover

“Our team of experts spent the whole year searching for ‘the next Hatchimals,’ reviewing and playing with thousands of toys from manufacturers large and small,” says Laurie Schacht, Chief Toy Officer, The Toy Insider. “There’s nothing like seeing a child’s amazement when they open their holiday gifts, and we’re confident that the toys found in our holiday gift guide will deliver big ‘Wow’s and huge smiles. At The Toy Insider, we know play.“

The Toy Insider’s Hot 20

0-2 years

Go! Go! Smart Wheels Race & Play Adventure Park (VTech)

Go! Go! Smart Wheels Race & Play Adventure Park (VTech)

Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart (LeapFrog)

3-5 years

Disney Junior Doc McStuffins All-in-One Nursery (Just Play)

Disney Junior Doc McStuffins All-in-One Nursery (Just Play)

FurReal Roarin’ Tyler, The Playful Tiger (Hasbro)

L.O.L. Surprise! Tots (MGA Entertainment)

Mickey Transforming Roadster Racer R/C (Jada Toys)

Mickey Transforming Roadster Racer R/C (Jada Toys)

Peppa Pig Lights & Sounds Family Home (Jazwares)

PJ Masks Rival Racers Track Playset (Just Play)

Teddy Ruxpin (Wicked Cool Toys)

Teddy Ruxpin (Wicked Cool Toys)

Thomas & Friends Super Station (Fisher-Price)

6-8 years

Fingerlings (WowWee)

Hatchimals Surprise (Spin Master)

JoJo Siwa CD+G Karaoke Machine (eKids)

JoJo Siwa CD+G Karaoke Machine (eKids)

Oonies Starter Kit (Moose Toys)

Shopkins Shoppies Super Mall (Moose Toys)

Shopkins Shoppies Super Mall (Moose Toys)

Soft’n Slo Squishies (ORB)

9+

LEGO Star Wars First Order Star Destroyer (The LEGO Group)

LEGO Star Wars First Order Star Destroyer (The LEGO Group)

Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K Blaster (Hasbro)

Nintendo Switch (Nintendo)

Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K Blaster (Hasbro)

Nintendo Switch (Nintendo)

SoundMoovz (Cra-Z-Art)

The Toy Insider’s Top Tech 12

Aura Drone with Glove Controller (KD Interactive)

Aura Drone with Glove Controller (KD Interactive)

DigiLoom (WowWee)

LeapFrog Epic Academy Edition (LeapFrog)

Lightseekers Starter Kit (TOMY)

Luvabella/Luvabeau (Spin Master)

Luvabella/Luvabeau (Spin Master)

Star Wars Hero Droid BB-8 (Spin Master)

Meccano M.A.X. (Spin Master)

Merge Cube (Merge VR)

R2-D2 App-Enabled Droid (Sphero)

Sky Viper V2450 GPS (Skyrocket)

Sky Viper V2450 GPS (Skyrocket)

Star Wars Hero Droid BB-8 (Spin Master)

Ultimate Justice League Batmobile (Mattel)

VRSE (Skyrocket)

The Toy Insider’s STEM 10

3Doodler Start Robotics Pen Set (3Doodler)

3Doodler Start Robotics Pen Set (3Doodler)

LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox (The LEGO Group)

Barbie Fundamental Chemistry Set (Thames & Kosmos)

Dance Code Belle (Hasbro)

Droid Inventor Kit (littleBits)

HEXBUG VEX Robotics BattleBots Minotaur/Tombstone (HEXBUG)

Imagine: Power & Play Motorized 50 Model Building Set (K’NEX)

LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox (The LEGO Group)

LEGO Worlds (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)

LEGO Worlds (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)

Remote-Control Machines: Construction Vehicles (Thames & Kosmos)

Rube Goldberg The Acrobat Challenge (Spin Master)

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[novelmonger]

FFVI - This is the pixel-era Final Fantasy everyone always points to as being the classic, but oddly enough I've never particularly liked it. I recognize that it was super influential and appreciate the groundbreaking things it did in terms of story and so forth. I'm also super impressed that Nobuo Uematsu basically did an opera in 16-bit. I think my main issue is that I never connected with any of the characters (of which there are many), so the conflict never really gripped me. The final boss battle is super epic and crazy, though!

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones - Actually my first Fire Emblem game! I'm not sure why, but I really really like the way Fire Emblem does turn-based tactics games even though I don't like FF Tactics. Maybe it's the incredible art and beautiful music. Maybe I just like the support conversations, even though the individual characters are often not particularly unique. The plot of Sacred Stones is also not anything new, what with a king who suddenly starts acting strangely and then oh my you don't think it might be because he's being possessed by a demon, do you??? But I really liked a lot of the characters, and especially appreciated that the two main characters were brother and sister. Sure, you can pursue romances for both of them if you want, but I liked that the male and female leads of the story were supportive and affectionate with each other without any hint of romance between them. Also Franz totally looks like Alphonse Elric.

Five Nights at Freddy's - Honestly, I'm surprised this one didn't win ^^' It's far from my favorite horror game, but I can't deny it's groundbreaking and quite effective. The horror doesn't stick with me the way some games do, probably because I don't personally have much fear of animatronics and that kind of thing. So playing this game is kind of like going on a roller coaster for me - I get a huge adrenaline rush while playing, the jumpscares do get me, but as soon as I turn it off I don't really think about it anymore. I definitely think this is one of the better games in the franchise, though. It capitalizes on the analog horror, what with the grainy video footage and flickering lights and vaguely ominous poses of the animatronics as they slowly (or quickly) make their way to you. And nothing can compare to that creeping feeling of dread when the power dies and you hear the slow plinking of that one song from Carmen as Freddy lurks outside your door, waiting to eat your face D:

Goetia - And I'm surprised anybody voted for this one at all! This is a side-scrolling adventure horror game where you play as a ghost trying to figure out why you died and what happened to your house and the village where you lived. It was an interesting challenge, but I didn't really realize what I was getting into at first. The whole thing has to do with summoning demons and then having to deal with them, so I probably wouldn't have bothered with this game if I'd known that ahead of time. I did play the whole thing, but felt a bit weird about it.

Grim Fandango - Classic adventure game! Which is funny, because it's also very different from any other adventure game I've played; you'd think there'd be more imitators. I like the humor and the Dia de los Muertos influences, as well as the noir-esque storytelling. I kept thinking back to this game the first time I saw Coco XD That being said, I liked this game but don't particularly care to play it again. It was kind of a one-and-done deal for me.

Math Blaster Ages 6-9 - Would you believe me if I told you this game gave me nightmares when I was the target age for it? XD I have to laugh at myself, looking back, because it's just a simple educational game where you have to solve math problems to chase after your robot Spot, who was taken by the evil Gelator, a slime monster who kidnaps Spot to...make himself smarter??? I forget. All I know is that this game was what taught me the formula E = mc², though I had no idea what it meant at the time :P But yes, I was terrified of Gelator, and at the age of 7 was convinced that unless I lay on my back and kept my eyes open at night, he was going to ooze through the ceiling and come get me. I would lie there, back aching and eyes stinging, longing to roll over onto my side and close my eyes, but I was too scared to :C Thankfully, we moved before my eighth birthday, and the change of location cured me of that.

Night in the Woods - Whoa, this one almost won! I'm amazed so many people even know this game exists! I was kind of disappointed in it, to be perfectly honest. It's mostly a whimsical (but dealing with deep topics) little adventure game set in a world of anthropomorphic animals, where a college dropout is trying to figure out what to do with her life and then gets embroiled in some sinister goings-on in her town. I think I just wanted it to be a different sort of story. What with how worked up Mae is getting over the mysterious happenings, I think I was expecting it to be something much less dramatic than it turned out to be, because I thought it was going to be more about how Mae would learn to appreciate her small town and the everyday pursuits of normal life, rather than seeking out adventures and giving up when she discovers "this is all there is." And like...that sort of was the point, but they also nearly died several times, so she still got her adventure. Also, I kept on getting distracted by the worldbuilding (they're anthropomorphic animals and yet there are dogs and cats and squirrels running around that act like normal animals), and was very annoyed by the wishy-washy pastor and the general anti-God sentiment with only a token rebuttal from the other side that simply made it clear the writers of the game don't actually know that much about Christianity. Ultimately, I found myself more interested in the Demontower minigame than the actual game itself (I played Demontower twice to get both endings, so clearly I have my priorities straight).

Okami - I can definitely see why this one won! What a beautiful game. I kind of wish I'd waited to get the Wii version (I played it on PS2), because the motion controls would have been super fun for all the brush strokes. But even so, it was really cool to play through a world of Japanese folklore, as a gorgeous white wolf. I often felt like it was way more wordy than it needed to be, like people would literally just say the same thing three different ways one after another, but overall it was very fun. When I took care of a white rat for a psychology class in college, I named her Ammy after Amaterasu :3

Arbitrarily-Chosen Video Game Tournament, Round 1.6

Welcome to the Arbitrarily-Chosen Video Game Tournament, where we will find out which of the games I've played is the best game of all time!

Why? Don't ask. Just vote and reblog!