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Dadnology Week 45: Ocarina of Time lands, True Detective hits 5/5, LEGO gift lists
Ocarina of Time has a guide for every age, True Detective season 1 earns a 5/5, and Wednesday brings The Rings of Power and Thursday Pikmin 4.
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LEGO City Coast Guard Helicopter (60503) review: The rescue capsule steals the show
551 pieces, a working winch, sliding doors and a rescue capsule that folds open, plus 4 minifigures and a shark. Our son loves building it and playing with it.
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VisionQuest review: A brilliant idea that loses its way in the middle
VisionQuest opens strong, gets confusing in the middle and finds its feet again in the finale. The sitcom scenes and two post-credits scenes are the highlights. 4/5.
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LEGO City Snowplow (60490) review: A snow day hero for the sandbox
263 pieces, a tilting and raisable plow, a salt-spreading function and a driver. A small LEGO City truck that is fun to build and plays indoors and out.
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LEGO City Fire Command Truck (60374) review: The Christmas gift that puts out fires
502 pieces, a detachable control center, a fire drone and a land drone with a robotic arm. The LEGO City fire truck that is fun to build and built to be played with.
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LEGO Technic McLaren P1 (42172) review: The most beautiful car on our shelf
3,893 pieces, a 1:8 McLaren P1 with a seven-speed paddle-shift gearbox, a V8 with moving pistons and butterfly doors. A demanding, joyful build that looks fantastic. 5/5.
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LEGO City Tractor (60498) review: The small gift that goes in the sandbox
204 pieces, four big rubber tires, an opening hood and a farmer. A small LEGO City set that is fun to build and plays just as well in the sandbox.
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True Detective season 1 review – One of the best crime seasons ever made
True Detective season 1 is a perfect 5/5: Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, a Louisiana murder case told across two timelines, and a finale clue we still think about.
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Father of the Bride Part II review: A sequel that still works
Father of the Bride Part II (1995) is not quite as good as the first, but it still works as a warm family comedy, especially for dads of daughters. Rating: 3.5/5.
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The best Schleich and Papo animal figures for kids: Our son's favorites and his wish list
The best Schleich and Papo animal figures for kids: our six-year-old's favorites, the small animals on his wish list, and how to grow a collection.
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A Home Assistant wall tablet with the Galaxy Tab A11+: Our family dashboard plan
How to turn a Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ into a Home Assistant wall tablet: our tested family dashboard, Fully Kiosk Browser, battery protection, mounting and power.
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Is EA Sports FC 27 OK for kids? A dad's guide to the rating and the packs
EA Sports FC 27 is rated E for Everyone, and the soccer is fine for any age. The question for parents is Ultimate Team, its random packs and the online chat.
Gaming
Is the Ocarina of Time remake OK for kids? A dad's age guide
The Ocarina of Time remake is rated E10+ and has no online play or purchases. Like the ESRB, we put the line at ten, with a parent nearby once Link grows up and the game turns dark.
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ASUS ProArt P16 vs Dell XPS 16 Creator vs Surface Laptop Ultra: Which RTX Spark laptop to buy
The three best-known RTX Spark laptops with the 20-core chip and 64 GB, compared on display, price, desk use and business fit. Our pick, and who should buy the others.
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Is KPop Demon Hunters OK for kids? A dad's honest age guide
KPop Demon Hunters is rated PG and Common Sense Media says 10+. Here is what is in it, which scenes scare younger kids, and the right age to start.
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