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Special 13Th Birthday

Special 13Th Birthday

Shrewd Pop buys Robot Kits

Spending quality time with your family is what holidays, weekends and special events were meant for but with so many things vying for your time and attention; it is easier said than done.

My lad is at that age when the world does not fit any more and is well out of his comfort zone in most social situations that ask for a contribution from him. From making his bed to appreciating that I still love him. With his 13th birthday coming up I was determined to make it a exceptional day for both of us that we could share as well as making him the focus of attention, in a way that did not mortify him.

So I have got him an enhanced robotic kit. That necessitates he acquire some new skills which I will relish demonstrating to him how and why. It will be a learning curve for both of us and test my staying power and his faculty to concentrate and relish the rewards of simple labour.

My first job was to find the right robot kit that would fit my budget, our aims, give him hours of fun and good instructions on how to build robots. They range in price from a few hundred pounds to under ten pounds. So the range is vast! I found thousands on the internet, there are nearly two hundred at Amazon alone (search for "Robot Kits" and they will all come up). I could not resist the Spykee the WiFi spy robot that is a buildable robot that moves, sees, hears and speaks (by Meccano). It's pricey but it ticked all the right boxes. I did not want it to be a one day wonder. His Laptop is always on; that seems to have been a smash that was got last Christmas. When we have constructed the robot he will be able to upload an application and then use his laptop to drive it.

The robot kit comes with lots of hip features plus an on-board camera. So when he's residing over at his mates he can still keep an eye on his bedroom to check his sister is not groping through his gear. It has a video surveillance system; it senses movements and sets off an alarm or posts a photo of what it has seen (you can also make videos). It even has a docking station that it will go to and re-charge when the battery is running low automatically.

As it is portable you can do trendy stuff. Like run it around the house (while you are miles away), find someone to chat to and have a video natter with them by using the on-board CAM and microphone using Voice over IP, all connected to your router via your local Wi-Fi. Luckily it can't get through closed doors so he won't be propelling it anywhere upsetting! I can set it up as added security when we all go away on breaks, and check in to have a look round the house just to make sure all is well.

If there is an intruder I can set the robot up so that the movement sensor will automatically trigger the CAM and take pictures and transmit them over the internet to me or the local police station. Don't know who's going to be more astonished me or the foreigner!

13 Going On 30 (Special Edition)
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ON HER 13TH BIRTHDAY, JENNA'S ONLY WISH IS TO GET OLDER & FAST. WHEN SHE WAKES UP THE NEXT MORNING, SHE'S 30 YEARS OLD, A SUCCESSFUL MAGAZINE EDITOR WITH A LIVE-IN BOYFRIEND! JENNATRACKS DOWN MATT(HER BEST FRIEND WHEN SHE WAS YOUNGER) TO TRY & FIGURE OUT WHAT HAS HAPPENED.

Jennifer Garner glows like a rising star in 13 Going on 30, a girly version of the Tom Hanks classic Big. Jenna (Garner, Alias, Daredevil), a frustrated teenage girl, just wants to skip past all those annoying adolescent years and arrive at a glamorous adulthood--and thanks to some inexplicable wishing dust, she does. But once she reorients herself to a life as a high-end magazine editor with a sports-star boyfriend, she discovers that in the 17 years she skipped she became a not-so-nice person, including casting aside her best friend Matt (played as an adult by Mark Ruffalo, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind). There's no question that Jenna will rediscover her lost innocence, but Garner rises above the lack of suspense. 13 Going on 30 floats along, buoyed by her goofy sweetness. Her lovely looks are made accessible by her unfettered silliness; it's a winning combination. --Bret Fetzer

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The Jetsons: Jane Jetson - Small - Dress Size 6-8
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13th Birthday Gift - Thirteen Wishes Birthday Bracelet
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Finally a teenager! Becoming thirteen is a special day in every girl's life. Share in her excitement ana let her know the fun is just beginning. Thirteen wishes is created with swarovski crystals and bali sterling silver. A special piece of jewelry for this very special birthday. A silver "13" charm hangs next to the lobster clasp.

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Recognized the world over as an icon of the American lifestyle and the American Dream, Harley-Davidson's 100th anniversary is celebrated in this over-sized volume. Written by the grandson of the company's founder, the book contains the family business's inside story, along with rare photographs.

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This beautiful, heart-stirring verse is the creation of nationally recognized poet, Genie Graveline. You may have seen other examples of Genie's work in fine gift shops throughout the United States. The Verse is ....."For My Daughter" ...... There's a very special place within my heart...... reserved only for you....... It's a place where I store precious memories...... of your childhood:...... the little things you said or did...... that endeared you to me,...... the sound of your laughter,...... the sight of your tears....... All of this I have saved....... Those years were so precious,...... but, oh, how quickly they passed!...... Now, before me stands my daughter---...... no longer a child, but a beautiful, young woman....... As I look at you, I want you to know...... that I am filled with pride...... for the fine, decent person that you have become....... Even though all of this has happened too fast,...... I am grateful beyond words for the happiness...... which you have brought me....... I love you deeply, Sweetheart,...... and I want to thank you...... for adding so much joy and laughter...... to my life......

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Celebration Candles 1-21 Year Numbered Birthday Candle, Pink
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Includes FREE New Release DVD Product Features Beautiful bear in soft white plush with silver accents to celebrate the 25th Silver Anniversary. Swarovski crystal eyes Special rainbow heart tummy symbol. Silver and white embossed box makes this a great collector or gift item. Heart button on the backside of each bear further identifies this as an original Care Bear. The ultimate collectable Care Bear.

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Great Collectible Doll

Fallen
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Paul Wesley (The Vampire Diaries) stars as Aaron Corbett, a high school jock with a promising future. But on his 18th birthday, his life forever changes when his incredible powers emerge, revealing the terrifying truth of his identity. As The Redeemer, a half-angel, half-man who can return fallen angels to heaven, Aaron holds the entire world's destiny in his young hands. He must battle warrior seraphs and confront the fallen angel who has sparked his nightmares (Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad). But can he save himself and the girl he loves? Based on the bestselling book series, Fallen soars to new levels in the battle between good and evil. The complete movie event includes parts 1-3: The Beginning, The Journey, and The Destiny

The Vampire Diaries' Paul Wesley is top-billed in Fallen, a surprisingly entertaining action-fantasy miniseries about a teen who discovers that he possesses unearthly powers. That's a hackneyed premise on which to hang four hours of TV (Fallen aired on ABC Family in 2006), but thankfully, the film's writers and producers have found a novel wrinkle on which to hang their story. Wesley's Aaron Corbett is one of the Nephilim, a race of mysterious beings mentioned in the Book of Genesis and other religious works; for the purposes of Fallen, the Nephilim are the sons of the angels cast out of Paradise with Lucifer, and Aaron is the Redeemer, who can send these outcasts back to Heaven. This newfound status gives Aaron powers ranging from mastery of languages to the ability to speak with his dog, but also makes him the target of the Powers, rogue angels assigned to eliminate his kind. To protect his family, Aaron hits the road with former Power Camael (Rick Worthy) and a Fallen named Ariel (Ivana Milicevic). What follows is surprisingly engaging drama well balanced with some impressive CGI-driven fights between Aaron and the Powers. Wesley is fine as the conflicted Aaron, and he's well supported by Tom Skerritt as Ezekiel, his Fallen advisor, as well as Hal Ozsan as the loose-cannon Fallen named Azazel and Bryan Cranston as Lucifer himself. Though clearly aimed at teen audiences, Fallen is the rare kid-friendly effort that holds appeal for nearly every member of the family. Unfortunately, the DVD is bare-bones save for a promotional trailer. --Paul Gaita

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