SpyClops Bionic Eye

© 2011 Jakks Pacific, Inc.
$40, Smart Toy
Teaches: science
CTR Rating: 90%
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First released in 2007 under the name "EyeClops TV Microscope" by Jakks Pacific, this year's edition has been simplified once again. To use, you put in five AA batteries, plug the yellow composite video cable into your TV and start exploring specimens at 200x power. Objects are illuminated by three white LEDs. The kit includes one SpyClops Bionic Eye, one Converter Unit and four top secret documents. While this is a must-have accessory for any classroom, there is one big drawback. There is no auto off feature. So if you leave the batteries on over the weekend, you have to come up with five fresh AA batteries to use.