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Virtual World
It seems to be only a matter of time before all toys have an online world component. As long as they continue to make the actual toys for more creative play, this doesn't seem like a bad thing--it's just more value added to the toy.
This could be done very well or very badly, but the concept is great. Immersion is the only way to learn history. Just watch out for Dr. Steve.
Last year, Disney bought the online virtual polar landscape that is Club Penguin, a virtual world where kids romp and play as penguins do. This year, they've introduced a plush toy line that extends the virtual polar landscape into the thawed real world with the Club Penguin Series One figures, produced by Jakks Pacific and available at www.ClubPenguin.com/clubpenguinshop. read more »
I get to play as the Specter! read more » It's like an aquatic Webkinz. read more » 
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In the not so distant future, the world has been divided into two opposing camps, Dragons and Robots. Human nations have allied themselves with one or the other. Which side will you choose? 
Yes, LEGO Rock Band is due out this year, but that's not the only big LEGO game in your near future. LEGO Universe promises to take the virtual world to a new level as you build that virtual world. Including both pirates and ninjas, as well as spacescapes and many more environments, we have built a library of images for your perusal to get a taste of this new world. Visit our image gallery to piece together an understanding.
Dale stops by for a quick update while Teresa suffers from occupational hazards. 
Dale is looking for ideas what to get Teresa for Christmas. Send him your ideas, and win a prize package including 
