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Check out Virtual Lite-Brite

You remember Lite-Brite from your own childhood, don’t you? I know that I spent hours and hours playing with mine. Hasbro now offers an online version of Lite Bright that your kiddos might be interested in. Take a look. Is this a good way to pass time on a cold, winter afternoon? Or a lame... Read more »

By Caitlin Giles,
December 5, 2009 at 4:40 pm

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