Comments for Nerd Dads! http://nerddads.com The life of a nerd dad: kids, comics, movies, books, tv, video games, music. Not necessarily in that order... Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:50:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 Comment on Mighty Muggs Get Even Cooler by Dr.Mugg http://nerddads.com/mighty-muggs-get-even-cooler/#comment-1148 Dr.Mugg Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:41:07 +0000 http://nerddads.com/?p=133#comment-1148 If you guys love Mighty Muggs as much as we do, then you've gotta check out our site - <a href="http://www.mugglab.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.mugglab.com</a>... Where you'll find an up-to-date <a href="http://www.mugglab.com/muggs.html" rel="nofollow">mugglist</a> of all Hasbro's Mighty Muggs production releases, as well as one of the most extensive <a href="http://www.mugglab.com/gallery.html" rel="nofollow">custom mighty muggs archives</a> on the web. We currently have over 30 <a href="http://www.mugglab.com/artists.html" rel="nofollow">custom mighty muggs artists</a>, and have more submitting work every day - so check our pages often. If you guys love Mighty Muggs as much as we do, then you’ve gotta check out our site -
http://www.mugglab.com…
Where you’ll find an up-to-date mugglist of all Hasbro’s Mighty Muggs production releases,
as well as one of the most extensive custom mighty muggs archives on the web.
We currently have over 30 custom mighty muggs artists, and have more submitting work every day - so check our pages often.

]]> Comment on Whiny Parental Complaints Dept: LeapFrog’s Learn & Groove Musical Table by Britt Schramm http://nerddads.com/whiny-parental-complaints-dept-leapfrogs-learn-groove-musical-table/#comment-1147 Britt Schramm Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:21:38 +0000 http://nerddads.com/?p=963#comment-1147 Andrew, The Boy™ got this same table when he was The Squirt's™ age. I can't tell you about why the legs could not be removed and yeah, he need a f/t parent with him when he was playing with it but man, did he love being able to get Cheerios out of that little compartment right next to the book. I think that he played with that table for a good 8-12 months. Andrew, The Boy™ got this same table when he was The Squirt’s™ age. I can’t tell you about why the legs could not be removed and yeah, he need a f/t parent with him when he was playing with it but man, did he love being able to get Cheerios out of that little compartment right next to the book. I think that he played with that table for a good 8-12 months.

]]> Comment on Dads Get Ready - BOOM! Studios New Disney Comics Are On Their Way! by T Unit http://nerddads.com/dads-get-ready-boom-studios-new-disney-comics-are-on-their-way/#comment-1145 T Unit Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:22:42 +0000 http://nerddads.com/?p=965#comment-1145 I do not look like Mr. Incredible. I do not look like Mr. Incredible.

]]> Comment on This Eazy-E “Lil’ Thugster” Shirt Is Just Kinda Wrong by T Unit http://nerddads.com/this-eazy-e-lil-thugster-shirt-is-just-kinda-wrong/#comment-1144 T Unit Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:57:01 +0000 http://nerddads.com/?p=885#comment-1144 Best shirt evar. Best shirt evar.

]]> Comment on Simply Insane Superman Costume by T Unit http://nerddads.com/simply-insane-superman-costume/#comment-1143 T Unit Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:55:17 +0000 http://nerddads.com/?p=1004#comment-1143 Perfect for anyone who wants to dress up as a Superman action figure. Perfect for anyone who wants to dress up as a Superman action figure.

]]> Comment on Nerd Dad Mix CD #1 by Steve http://nerddads.com/nerd-dad-mix-cd-1/#comment-1118 Steve Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:07:03 +0000 http://dadfriendly.com/?p=31#comment-1118 Man. If the RIAA weren't such stiffs, I'd totally have you post the CD image here... Man. If the RIAA weren’t such stiffs, I’d totally have you post the CD image here…

]]> Comment on Toys That Will Never Darken My Kid’s Room: Gangsta Babies by UrkelFan227 http://nerddads.com/toys-that-will-never-darken-my-kids-room-gangsta-babies/#comment-1112 UrkelFan227 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:29:21 +0000 http://nerddads.com/?p=130#comment-1112 Since this isn't marketed to children and clearly states on the box that it isn't for children, I applaud you for doing the bare minimum as a parent and not buying an adult item for a child. There's ratings on video games too, you might want to check those out... Since this isn’t marketed to children and clearly states on the box that it isn’t for children, I applaud you for doing the bare minimum as a parent and not buying an adult item for a child.

There’s ratings on video games too, you might want to check those out…

]]> Comment on Radio Flyer Unveils The Cloud 9 by John W http://nerddads.com/radio-flyer-unveils-the-cloud-9/#comment-1107 John W Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:24:20 +0000 http://nerddads.com/?p=872#comment-1107 To the people at Radio Flyer: Put on the brakes! The charm of the original is in three attributes: 1) The simplicity - or utility - of its design. Kids could make it whatever their *imaginations* wanted it to be. I know we did, 2) The undeniable quality. All our other toys broke and bent. We played very hard and the Flyer was one of the few toys that took it. That and all our Schwinns, 3) It had very strong visual identity. The red color was perfect, the graphics connected. Even the tires and wheels are memorable. This new one - if it gets made - will forever water down the legacy and eventually kill the charm of the brand. And what about the eco-impact of this new one vs. the old one. Has that been vetted? You are selling to kids, of whom you have an incredible chance to make an impression on. Take the icon and incrementally improve it. Maybe make it a little lower for stability. Curve the handle for more comfort or put handles on the back panel so it can be pushed more easily. How about designing in stops in the "steering" so it doesn't pass a certain point (that got us upside-down many a time). Better tire material? Eco-friendly paint? Some theme accessories like airplanes or cars (more opportunity for margin)? What about running contests and take their suggestions? There are probably hundreds of things. I watched my kids grow up, too, and found they loved cardboard boxes as much as MP3 players. The best of luck. To the people at Radio Flyer: Put on the brakes!

The charm of the original is in three attributes: 1) The simplicity - or utility - of its design. Kids could make it whatever their *imaginations* wanted it to be. I know we did, 2) The undeniable quality. All our other toys broke and bent. We played very hard and the Flyer was one of the few toys that took it. That and all our Schwinns, 3) It had very strong visual identity. The red color was perfect, the graphics connected. Even the tires and wheels are memorable.

This new one - if it gets made - will forever water down the legacy and eventually kill the charm of the brand. And what about the eco-impact of this new one vs. the old one. Has that been vetted? You are selling to kids, of whom you have an incredible chance to make an impression on.

Take the icon and incrementally improve it. Maybe make it a little lower for stability. Curve the handle for more comfort or put handles on the back panel so it can be pushed more easily. How about designing in stops in the “steering” so it doesn’t pass a certain point (that got us upside-down many a time). Better tire material? Eco-friendly paint? Some theme accessories like airplanes or cars (more opportunity for margin)? What about running contests and take their suggestions? There are probably hundreds of things. I watched my kids grow up, too, and found they loved cardboard boxes as much as MP3 players.

The best of luck.

]]> Comment on Radio Flyer Unveils The Cloud 9 by GORDON http://nerddads.com/radio-flyer-unveils-the-cloud-9/#comment-1106 GORDON Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:50:58 +0000 http://nerddads.com/?p=872#comment-1106 I liked the article but think that full disclosure would have included the fact that the Radio Flyer is no longer made in the US. An iconic American company - I don't think so. I don't think that we should support companies that call themselves American but make their products overseas. I liked the article but think that full disclosure would have included the fact that the Radio Flyer is no longer made in the US. An iconic American company - I don’t think so. I don’t think that we should support companies that call themselves American but make their products overseas.

]]> Comment on Good News, Bad News Dept.: The RIAA (Probably) Isn’t Gonna Sue You by John Galt http://nerddads.com/good-news-bad-news-dept-the-riaa-probably-isnt-gonna-sue-you/#comment-1084 John Galt Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:27:13 +0000 http://nerddads.com/?p=813#comment-1084 I've talked to a few friends who have received cease and desist letters from their ISP (rhymes with RomBlast) re: music downloads. Thing is, it's for stuff they didn't even download. I imagine this new plan is going to be even sketchier and will probably result in a lot of innocent people getting shut off for no reason. I’ve talked to a few friends who have received cease and desist letters from their ISP (rhymes with RomBlast) re: music downloads. Thing is, it’s for stuff they didn’t even download.

I imagine this new plan is going to be even sketchier and will probably result in a lot of innocent people getting shut off for no reason.

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