Unless you’re Amish these days you’re going to need a metric ton of batteries for electronic devices, especially for your kid’s electronic toys. Whether the toy is a remote controlled car, an electronic hand held game, or a talking doll the simple fact is that the games and gadgets for children are going to need batteries. And these toys nowadays tend to go through batteries like a Hummer goes through premium unleaded. So how does a parent deal with this never-ending and expensive cycle of buying and throwing away batteries? ToyViews.com recommends you use rechargeable batteries for all your children’s’ precious electronic toys.

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A rather innovative Japanese Web site, SF Paper Craft Company, has published an array of Star Wars ships and vehicles that can be made entirely with paper, scissors, tape and a ton of patience. The designs include Tie Fighters, AT-AT Walkers, and even a Star Destroyer. What I really like about these do it your self ships is that the markings for the Rebellion and Empire are already on the cutouts.; no adhering stickers for two hours. There are other sci-fi vehicles, for those not in tune with the force, from Star Trek and Back to the Future.

To get started; you just go to their site, click on the shi-fi ship of your choice and up comes the Adobe Acrobat file. From there you just print, cut, and tape. Viola your very own desktop Tie Fighter. The best part About this interstellar origami is that if you make mistake you can simply print off a new one.