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So maybe it’s pointless, but at least it’s happy!

Fun & Games September 30, 2005 posted by

IndyCar Simulator.

The IndyCar Simulator. A life size replica of the 2005 Indy 500 race winner, along with the IndyCar Series 2005 video game (retail $19.88) and flat screen bolt-on experience. $65,000.00. Plus…oh yes plus….an optional real life ride in one, with hospitality package at the Indianapolis 500 next year, including hotel, air fares and pit access for an extra $10,000.00. The perfect Xmas present for the man who has one too many Bugattis? Bargain!


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Fun & Games September 5, 2005 posted by

Tire Tagz.

    Tire Tagsz. If your car could speak it would say – you’re kidding right? Well OK, it would probably say Speed Freak, or Full Flava or P.I.M.P or any one of a selection of erudite and illuminating (!) phrases using this programmable LED ‘wheel messaging’ system. I can think of a message. No really!  TireTagz utilises ingenious technology originally developed as an advertising medium for race cars. A device is installed onto an alloy wheel, fixing safely within the…


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Fun & Games September 2, 2005 posted by

The Dalek Battle Pack.

The Dr Who Dalek Battle Pack. Duellin’ tin cans? Awesome. £29.99 ($45.94).  Challenge your friends to a Dalek battle! Who will exterminate who? You control the Daleks and duel with your opponent. 2 X 4 inch Daleks with controllers. Infrared movement control. flashing hit indicator head lights. Poseable arm and gun. 2 x IR Receivers on each Dalek (front and top of head). 1 x IR Emitter in each Dalek (Eyestalk). Featuring authentic sound and effects.


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Fun & Games August 17, 2005 posted by

Combat X-Subs.

R/C Laser Beam Combat Submarines.  Man, bathtime is so like getting funner than it was with little yellow duckies. A$49.95.  The Combat X-Sub glides through the water gracefully and almost silently as a 688 Los Angeles-class nuclear attack submarine and with true 3D movement. Until, that is, you send your X-Sub into a deep dive (using the super dive function button) and begin evasive manoeuvres to confuse and surprise your “enemy”! Fire a laser beam successfully at your enemy’s sub…


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but is it art? August 16, 2005 posted by

Perplexcity.

Perplexcity. Part game, part interactive story and part global treasure hunt. Prize of $200,000 (£100,000). Buy the playing card packs from Firebox or others for £2.50, solve clues, win money. Easy eh?  The game is played across every conceivable form of media with puzzles and clues hidden in mysterious websites, phone messages, billboards, classified ads, skywriting and live events in different cities around the world. It’s a bizarre cross between The Matrix, Alice in Wonderland and The Da Vinci Code…The starting…


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Fun & Games August 12, 2005 posted by

Boogie board, bro’.

The Yo Bro Board. A wacky fun looking surf/paddle/boogie board that doubles up as a beach cart. And it’s a Brit idea? Wow! Around £300.00.  The Yo Bro Board is a highly manoeuvrable lightweight glass bottom paddle board. At 2.3 m long it provides the user with a confident and comfortable platform to enjoy the wonders below the surface of the water…Thanks to the Yo Bro Board you can further enjoy the pleasures of snorkelling without many of the inconveniences…


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Fun & Games July 29, 2005 posted by

Wind up.

The Wind Chaser. They call it a land sailor, we call it a plastic go-kart with a sail. You can call it Frank if you like. Looks like v cool fun, though, whichever way you splice the mains’l, brace, bosun stuff thingy. Need wind though, doncha?  The Wind Chaser can be easily assembled and disassembled in 5 to 10 minutes. Fits into three bags (see storage photo below) – all less than 4 feet in length and under 20 pounds…


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Fun & Games July 28, 2005 posted by

Geek cat.

The Climbing Cat. $16.25. Perfect for hanging around on your monitor whilst giving you that ‘feed me’ hassle look. To complete the illusion sprinkle some bits of kitty litter in its tail fur. One of a range of animal props.  This playful cat is 15 inches in size. Soft goat fur is used to make this a real beauty. He loves to just hang around.


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Fun & Games July 25, 2005 posted by

Through the air wireless.

Catapulting Wireless Devices. Oh zeez crazzzyy Austrian kidz and zere catapultink of ze mobile phone tinks! With apologies to my fab Austrian chums deep in Vienna. Hi folks!  Thus monochrom would like to initiate a competition. We invite interested persons to design and build a catapult capable of hurling a cell phone or a PDA unit the greatest possible distance. In order to ensure that no participant has any unfair advantage, monochrom will provide a specifications list regarding materials (e.g. metal)…


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Fun & Games July 22, 2005 posted by

Ready to rumble.

The Grand Prix Rumble Wheel LCD game. A handheld LCD game with a steering wheel attached? And force feedback? For $9.95? Bizarro, but great for the kiddies we suspect.  This is a fully functioning race game with “real steering wheel action” and detailed electronic LCD viewing. Master eight unique racing tracks as you grip the wheel and whip past other racing cars to victory. But LOOK OUT. If you crash, you’ll HEAR and FEEL it. The steering wheel VIBRATES at…


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Fun & Games July 14, 2005 posted by

Wickedly brilliant.

The Evil Genius Lab Coat. $49.99. This white coat feels so geek right somehow. Perfect for parading around one’s cubicle suitably attired for a day answering inane tech support calls. You want to know how to defrag your hard disk? Certainly sir, that’ll be one BILLION dollars. Oh yes.  The lab coat is a symbol of intelligence, so why can’t any clever hacker, tinkerer, modder or all-around-smartypants have his or her own? We’ve customized ours to add an air of officiality…


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Fun & Games June 20, 2005 posted by

Star Wars Saber Game.

The Star Wars Lightsaber Battle Game. Dude, you so want to make out like the Star Wars Kid, don’t ya? Well here’s your chance. Find a TV, plug in and feel the force…of the family’s laughter. No wonder Hans did it solo! $49.99.  Slash your war through a galaxy far, far away. Grab your lightsaber and enter the exciting world of the Jedi. . . right in your living room!  Swing your powerful lightsaber…Innovative wireless technology lets your lightsaber interact with…


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Fun & Games June 6, 2005 posted by

Give a little tenderness.

The Seven Inch Award. Aww…everyone needs a little lovin’ once in a while. $12.50.  The base is 1″ high. The trophy stands 6″ off the base. You can put anything you want to up to 23 characters per line. If you are looking for different styles and sizes of trophies than what we carry or if you need more than 30 pieces please email…


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