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ThinkFun has chosen eight of the world's best brainteasers for our first-ever set of Aha! Brainteaser Classics. These little gems are world-famous for their perplexing properties, but we've given them a new twist -- hints. Each brainteaser comes with a card explaining the brainteaser, plus three hint cards. Stuck? Turn over the first hint to get a nudge in the right direction. But take your time -- the more you work these puzzles, the more powerful the Aha! moment will be when you realize the solution.

For prolonged spin time and super-smooth automatic returns, choose the Yomega Power Brain Yo-Yo. An amazing new technology features a piston-like, four-way synchronized clutch system that returns the yo-yo to your hand automatically when you release it. Included instruction book teaches 28 easy-to-learn yo-yo tricks, like Breakaway, Rock the Baby, Around the World and more.

Turn a dull party into an interactive game that your guests are sure to be talking about for weeks! The Shout About TV Party Game is an exciting interactive DVD game featuring some of TV's most memorable moments. All you need is a TV and DVD player. Simply pop the disc in, push "Play" and get ready to shout the answers to three different games. An on-screen host leads you through each round of audio and video clips, stills and sound bites that form some of TV's best moments. Play with a friend, the whole family or an entire clan of comrades. Includes one game disc. For two or more players or teams.

Bas-ket is the classic basketball game that's been around for 50 years! Flipping the ball into the basket will entertain kids for hours. It's true basketball excitement packed into a miniature court. For one or more players.

Packed with constant action, this retro-style game will knock your socks off! Players try to hit the ball into the other players' goals while trying to keep it out of their own. If there are less than four players in the game, you can set up a goal block so the ball is always in play. Includes game board, 4 goal blocks, 4 paddles, scoring pegs and instructions. For 2-4 players.

Here's a tasty twist to a familiar memory game. Place all the doughnuts frosting side down, mix them up, and watch children work at finding matching pairs. These twelve doughnuts feature twelve removable frosting patterns that you can pop together for countless matching games. Comes with a doughnut box for storage.

It's fast-paced fun with SpongeBob SquarePants and friends. Featuring a cinchy set-up with patented EZ-twist technology, the Hot Shot Basketball set assembles in no time. Then fold it back down for easy storage or to carry it with you anywhere. Kids will love its colorful SpongeBob images. Includes basketball hoop with built-in ball return and a soft basketball. Ball measures 4" in diameter.

Play a Stylin' Twister with the Bratz girls! The game that ties you up in knots! Move hands and/or feet from one colored circle to another as the spinner tells you. Invite your friends over and have a slammin' party with the Bratz Twister game! One ore more players.

Add Stealth, Firepower and Loyal Defenders to your Heroscape army! With new characters and terrain to cover, you will add to the play of the HeroScape Master set. Vydar's Microcorp Agents hit the battlefield with awesome gear: stealth armor to dodge enemy attacks, wetsuits to protect them in water, and customized weapons that pinpoint the enemy from great heights. Jandar's loyal MacDirk Warriors wage fierce attacks to avenge their wounded human champions; and they provide extra turns for these powerful leaders, which may just turn the battle in your favor! Master Set sold separately.

Test your nerve and skill against this high-tech security system with three security modes and multiple skill levels. Use as a high-security vault or go up against Maze Challenge, Sonic Match and Codebreaker as a safe-cracking challenge. Guaranteed you'll never play the same game twice. Challenge yourself or take on a friend. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (not included).