Available only from Hammacher Schlemmer, this is the finest slot-car set available, and it is made by Carrera of Germany, the world's most prestigious slot-car maker since 1963. The set has three loops, two lane changes, a flyover, a high banked curve, a lane-narrowing chicane, and over 35' of challenging track length that tests racers' skills in high-speed competition. Two richly detailed 1:43 Formula One™ cars (Ferrari F2007 and McLaren Mercedes MP4-22) use a specially-designed double contact brush, which provides a secure connection to the track for consistent control during a race. A boost button on each handheld control provides an extra 25% power boost to tackle loops and increase speed on straightaways. Includes an automatic lap counter. Durable ABS plastic withstands years of intense racing. Plugs into AC. Ages 8 and up. Assembled track requires 7 1/2' x 4 3/4' set up area. (12 lbs.)

Click buy button for latest sale price

This kid-sized table and chairs set is the perfect fit for your little Thomas fan! The table-top which features your child's #1 friend and a decorative train track border is durable and easy-to-clean. Comes fully assembled with two child-sized chairs. (Toys pictured not included.)

Product size: (table) 24.38L x 18.69H
(chairs) 12.31L x 15.50H seat height 10.44

Click buy button for latest sale price

Winner of the Silver Award from the Parents Choice Foundation, this experiment kit gives children a fun, hands-on way to discover fuel cells, one of the most significant technologies of the 21st century. This kit makes 30 distinct experiments, including a car that uses solar power and a fuel cell to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis, and then runs on the resulting energy. Experiments cover electrolysis and its effect on water, how to construct and load a reversible fuel cell, decomposition of water in a fuel cell, and many others. Contains all necessary parts, tools, and a lab manual (distilled water not included). Ages 12 and up. Made in Germany. 5 1/2" H x 5" W x 8" L. (1 lb.)

Click buy button for price

This is the 6 1/2-foot, animatronic remote-controlled version of the B-9 Environmental Control Robot from the classic Lost In Space television series that ran from 1965 to 1968. Every detail of the original robot is faithfully reproduced from original archival molds, patterns and blueprints. It is made from fiberglass, acrylic, aluminum, and steel parts, including its rotating torso and radar head, flashing lights, animated ear sensors, and clawed arms. It can be operated using the included remote control, allowing you to move its torso left and right and activate the robots soil sampler (which comes out of its right tread housing and spins; the robot provides an audible environmental analysis thereafter). The robot has a 240-watt audio system, and speaks 511 pre-recorded phrases performed by Richard Tufeld, the original voice of the robot from the television series (including such familiar phrases as "Danger Will Robinson!") Pulling the robot's power pack causes it to utter "Aaghhhhhh..." just as it did in the TV series when being shut-down; plugging it back in prompts it to say "Who turned out the lights?" 78" H x 27" W. (275 lbs.)

Click buy button for price

This is the WiFi robot that has a video camera, microphone, and built-in motion detector, allowing you to use it as a surveillance drone, sentry, or Internet telephone. It communicates with your wireless home network, allowing you to send it on surveillance missions in your home up to 30' away from your computer (Play Video). The robot's software (available from manufacturer's website) installs onto a computer running Windows XP or Vista (or Macintosh) and provides a control interface that enables you to move the robot in any direction, and the screen displays what the robot can see with its camera, which provides 320 x 240 resolution at 15 fps. It detects motion when stationary and sends an alarm to the computer control screen, alerting you with sound and an image (via e-mail) when an intruder comes within the robot's patrol perimeter. You can also activate its headlamp from your computer. The robot can play eight sound effects as well as your MP3s when plugged into your PC through its built-in 2-watt speaker. It can also be used as a telephone with a computer equipped with a microphone and speakers. Its battery provides three hours of operation from a three-hour rest on its charging base. It can be assembled into one of three main configurations: robot, lunar vehicle, or scorpion. Ages 8 and up. Robot 12 1/2" H x 8 3/4" W x 8" D. (5 lbs.)

Click buy button for price

This is the robotic companion that expresses his personality with animated facial features and audio while telling jokes or divining future events for his master. His full-color LCD face conveys laughter, distress, or surprise when telling jokes, encountering an obstacle to movement, hitting his head, or falling over (Play Video.) He can also be set to greet and wake you up. The companion moves 360\u00B0 on his three-wheeled base, and his arms bend at the elbow and rotate at the shoulder; his rubber hands can hold small objects. He has touch and tilt sensors in addition to four infrared sensors that alert him when an obstacle is obstructing his movement, allowing him to adjust his course while you send him in any direction using the remote control. His built-in 64MB memory stores his 10 personality traits (an SD card slot provides additional memory expansion). A microphone built into his head allows you to save voice memos. Requires a PC running Windows XP, Vista, or Mac OSX. Ages 8 and up. Requires six C and three AAA batteries. 20" H x 13" W x 11" D. (6 lbs.)

Click buy button for price

This motorized replica of the headstrong little "droid" from the iconic Star Wars films responds to voice commands, navigates rooms and hallways, and makes any home feel like it has been transported to a galaxy far, far away (Play Video). R2 obeys more than 40 voice commands ("Turn around!" "Move forward two units!") and he plays games like tag, using an infrared sensor to search for people in a room. His sensor helps him follow behind you, or it can be set to detect motion, turning R2 into a room sentry that sounds an alarm when a secured area is invaded. R2's lights, swiveling dome top, and distinctive happy and sad sounds faithfully mimic the real thing, right down to his occasional "bad mood." (A simple command of, "R2, behave yourself!" snaps him out of it.) R2 can also replay sounds and dialog from Star Wars. movies, answer yes-or-no questions, and dance while playing the famed cantina music. Requires four AA batteries and four D batteries. Minor assembly required. Ages 8 and up. 15" H x 7 1/2" W x 10 1/2" L. (6 lbs.)

Click buy button for price

This is the programmable gaming robot that competes against the clock or other robots in a series of games where you control the robot's movements (Play Video). The seven included games are interactive environments composed of pieces that include a base station, energy port, special effects hub, and three universal gaming pads; each accessory may be individually programmed using a simple, drag-and-drop interface with the included software (requires a PC running Windows XP or Vista). Depending upon the game you select (or modify using the software) each accessory serves a unique purpose: the base station can act as a depot, timer, or target; the energy port ejects a ball (which is corralled by the robot's built-in scoop) and recharges the robot; and the special effects hub provides robots with advanced maneuvers and abilities. The robot has infrared sensors and radio frequency identification chips that allow the robot to react to the game's accessories and other competing robots, helping it to avoid obstacles, navigate autonomously, and participate in any of the six included games. You can also participate in interactive online gaming using any of the robot's programmed routines--you can identify other robots online as "friend" or "foe" and the robot will interact with them accordingly. The games involve the robot picking up different colors by driving over encoded pads and delivering them to the hub before time expires, collecting a ball while avoiding "bullets," dropping electronic "land mines" to obstruct competing robots, and more. The robot's dual monowheel design provides nimble 360º movement as it moves between accessories--you can control it from up to 30' away. Requires 12 AA batteries. Ages 13 and up. (4 lbs.)

Click buy button for price

This is the animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex that responds to noise or touch with over 100 different sounds and expressions, providing children with an interactive prehistoric pet (Play Video). An internal system of servos, gears, and sensors form a biomechanical skeleton that delivers natural movements under a realistic reptilian skin. T. rex's eyes move, his tail wags, and he takes lifelike strides as he autonomously explores his environment. If he walks into a wall or furniture he will backtrack and growl at the impediment. Petting the back of the dinosaur's head elicits a grateful roar and calling his name prompts him to turn his head and walk toward the noise. A bone-shaped remote control has an "attack" button that prompts him to lunge forward and growl; pressing "guard" turns him into a sentry that scans a room for intruders and erupts with a hearty roar; pressing "prank" might cause him to release an ear-ringing belch. Requires five C and two AAA batteries. Ages 8 and up. 21" L x 12" H x 9 1/2" W. (7 1/4 lbs.)

Click buy button for price

Constructed from "scrap," this mischievous robotic mutt performs a programmable series of up to 80 moves--if he listens, that is. He cocks his head, twitches his ears, wags his muffler tail, sits, stands, and scampers freely--infrared sensors help him to react to movements, avoid obstacles, and detect and avoid drop-offs like stairs (Play Video.)\u000D\u000AThe simple remote directs movements and commands 18 different tricks like "shake hands" and "play dead." Programmed to "malfunction," he requires his owner to reset his circuits straight. Whether happy, angry, or crazy, his slot-machine eyes express his moods and desires--food, running wild, or the call of nature. Entering a code on the mutt's control panel reprograms him as a cat, a junkyard guard dog warning of approaching strangers, or rescues him from a "breakdown." A pair of rear wheels and forepaws that slide over the floor make him a highly mobile dog, even on carpet. Requires four C, two AA, and three AAA batteries. Ages 8 and up. 14" H x 9" W x 17" L. (7 lbs.)

Click buy button for price