Author Archives: Anton-Olsen

Is The World Ready For A LEGO Movie?

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Anton-Olsen

Back in August when LEGO first announced their intentions I was skeptical. New information released this month gives me a little hope, but just a little.
LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers will be a direct to DVD release. The premise of the movie sets the LEGO Organization as a sort of benevolent group that […] Continue reading →

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Robot Overview: iSobot With An Attitude (and Weapons)

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Anton-Olsen

Paxshikai has posted a cool and somewhat disturbing video of an i-SOBOT wielding a large arsenal of weapons.
Here’s hoping that more people will continue to hack some interesting (and hopefully not so lethal) tools for our robotic friends. When we get done with the VEX Robotics season I may have to try my hand at […] Continue reading →

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Ringling Bros. for the Wii is Far From the Greatest Show on Earth

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Anton-Olsen

I had some hopes for this game, but both the kids and I had a hard time playing enough of it to actually give it a full review. Each kid tried the single player first and managed three or four mini-games before getting bored and turning it off. Tonight I sat down and tried about […] Continue reading →

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UT Dallas – Fearless Engineering VEX Robotics Competition

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Anton-Olsen

On Saturday we competed at a VEX Robotics Competition at UT Dallas. Sponsored by Fearless Engineering and the US Navy.
We arrived at the University of Texas at Dallas campus about 7:30 and there was still frost on the trees as we drove through the campus. Almost a winter wonderland, and a little colder than I […] Continue reading →

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