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I hope by this point that most of your shopping is done, but in case you’re procrastinating, here’s a list of things you can probably get in the last week before Christmas. Most of these include Amazon links, so you won’t even have to brave the “cheerful” drivers on the way to the mall and back.
Hog Zero Gravity Laser Racer
Suggested By: Sarah Pinault
Mfg: Spin Master
Price: MSRP $34.99
Purchase: Hog Zero Gravity Laser Racer
My kids don’t see many TV commercials, so when they do, they have a tendency to latch on like an octopus to a tasty meal. Such is the case with the Hog Zero Gravity Laser Racers. Once my seven year old discovered them, he became obsessed. Once charged, the car will follow an LED “laser” beam over any smooth surface you point it to. Yes, just like a cat. Beware: your surfaces need to be smooth like Shaft for this to work. It takes about 45 minutes to charge up, so it is worth unboxing and charging before introducing it to an impatient child, but then it runs consistently for up to ten minutes. It’s lightweight, which it has to be to go up walls, but not as flimsy as you might expect for something so light. Included with your purchase are the vehicle itself, a controller, a USB charging cable, and the instruction…
