Posts by Category: Fun & Games

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

Fun & Games April 23, 2007 posted by

Morse Code your mouse – dit dit dit, da da da

Morse Code your mouse with this fun online Java app. Enter in the text and hear it morse’d out in real time.  Touch your mouse to the knob of the telegraph key and then wait for the sound file to finish loading. After that, you can type a short phrase into the box and click “Morse”, or manually send code by just touching your mouse to the knob! Tags: morse+code, mouse


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Fun & Games April 13, 2007 posted by

Star Wars Shock Trooper Cookie Jar – nerdware for cookie nutz

The Star Wars Shock Trooper Cookie Jar is the kind of kitchen utensil that makes you wanna get fat. Actually that’s a lie. Any kitchen instrument that can hold naughty food does that, doesn’t it? Anyway, it’s a perfect match for that Darth Vader toaster you’ve got in the corner, isn’t it? $49.99.  If there was ever a cookie jar designed to match your kitchen décor, this has to be it! Sporting a white, black, and red finish, this Shock Trooper…


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Fun & Games April 11, 2007 posted by

Mazu Kan Two Player Invisible Fighter Game – air warriors rejoice

The Mazu Kan Two Player Virtual Fighting Simulation Kit. Kind of like a ‘feel the force’ game, only with electronics instead of ancient, mystical powers from an alternate universe. Get it? So you strap them on, throw moves at the opponent who needs to block them – tai chi style – or lose points. Sounds like fun? Then hurry along and hand over your $29.99. And good luck in the cubicle, dude.  By squeezing the palm button and punching the…


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Fun & Games April 11, 2007 posted by

Story Creator 2 – create stories for fun

Story Creator 2 lets you, or the small child in you, create stories using simple drag and drop on-screen elements, characters and scenes. It’s been done before of course, but this one looks like fun for kids. It also looks as though they’ve focussed on providing schools with access for edutainment (heh, remember that word?) purposes which is nice. [Via Metafilter]  you might like to try your hand at creating your own version of one of the stories or even creating a…


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Fun & Games April 9, 2007 posted by

Munny DIY Toy – cute, coy or connivin’?

The Munny DIY Toy. Create your own toy out of this blank canvas. Literally. Kind of spooky, or maybe that’s just our feverish imagination? Bring back Mr Potatohead is all we’ve got to say. $24.95.  You can draw and paint on Munny. Use crayons, pencils, ketchup, or anything else you can think of. You can make clothes for Munny. Make things to put in Munnys hands! Snuggle him, pierce him, drape him, cherish him. Munny Series 2 features brand new accessories,…


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Fun & Games April 5, 2007 posted by

USB Finger Dance Mat – exercise those pinkies

The USB Finger Dance Mat is a great way to show your fingers you love them. No really. Why buy them boring old gloves or yet another ring this anniversary? You’ve been together a long time, so show them how much you care by giving them a tiny DDR mat to play with when they’re bored and you’re too busy to pay any attention. It’s the least you can do, dude. £9.99.  Bordom in the office is something that happens all to offen….


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Fun & Games March 23, 2007 posted by

The Mentos Geyser Tube – DIY fountain fun

Mentos Geyser Tube. So you’ve been aching to recreate the Mentos and soda fountain gag, haven’t you? Ever since you saw that fabulous video? Well now here’s your chance. OK, so maybe it won’t get you a number one rating on YouTube, but you’ve got to start somewhere, haven’t you? £4.95.  Simply load the Mentos mints in this screw-on transparent tube, lock it on your plastic pop bottle (any fizzy drink will do but diet stuff works best) and pull the pin….


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Fun & Games March 22, 2007 posted by

Traffic Light Costume – red for stop, green for go

These Traffic Light Suits look like they could be all sorts of fun in the right circumstances. After all they’re pretty discreet right? And subtle? In the right hands and at the right party they could give a whole new meaning to the phrase, ‘truck stop’. And good luck if you decide to go as a matching pair, OK? $39.99.  Our Traffic Light Costume features a yellow traffic light tunic with battery operated lights and matching hat. You control the…


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Fun & Games March 22, 2007 posted by

TwitterVision – more silliness from the Twittering classes

TwitterVision. There’s two types of people. Them that like Twitter and them – like us – what don’t understand what all the fuss is about. Anyhoo, for the former, here’s a bit of Google Map mashup fun with Twitter that’ll really get your mojo going. Real time Twitters from across the globe displayed live and geo-tagged for your funsome frolics. Strangely enough it’s somewhat compelling viewing. Tags: twitter, twittervision


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Fun & Games March 12, 2007 posted by

Golden Tee Television Golf Game – trackball golf arcade fun

The Golden Tee Television Golf Game. Golf arcade machine fun-ness on your television complete with real arcade type trackball and buttons. Turn your living room into a tavern dive in one stroke. Arf! $59.95.   This is the interactive plug-and-play video game that is officially licensed by the makers of Golden Tee, played by more than 10 million tavern-goers each year and renowned as one of the most popular golf video games available. The system simply plugs into your television and…


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Fun & Games March 7, 2007 posted by

Two Player Handheld Space Invaders – fun with a friend

The Two Player Space Invaders game looks like it could be fun. Suddenly those little pesky aliens are all close up and personal wit y’all. Just shows that you can’t keep a good game down, can you? $29.95.  Space Invaders are coming to destroy the Earth. Blast into the past with this unique mini-arcade game complete with its own color screen, new from Excalibur Electronics. With this two-player version, you can play by yourself, against a virtual opponent, or against…


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Fun & Games March 5, 2007 posted by

WurlyBird – the funfair in your living room

The WurlyBird is a folding indoor fairground ride which looks like it could be superb fun for youngsters while at the same time wreaking havoc with parental nerves. If the thought of some screaming, shrieking kids enjoying themselves on the living room carpet while you’re trying to watch Lost gives you tremors, you may want to put the £100.00 (£155.00 for the deluxe version) back in your pocket. Watch the video for an example. [Via Toyology]  WURLYBIRD FLYER is the sensational, NEW action-packed ride-on for…


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