Looking like a cross between a water gun and an eyeball, the EyeClops is one toy you won't mind your kids taking over the TV to use. It's a microscope viewfinder that displays right on the TV screen so the whole family can enjoy looking at salt crystals or a closeup of hair.

I want one. Will my kids tire of looking at one another's pores or socks? Maybe, but I think we could get a fair amount of entertainment for $50.

Still not convinced? Have a look at a demonstration here on YouTube. C'mon, don't you want one too? By the time the kids tire of it, it'll be back to school anyway. Think of it as an investment in a peaceful summer.