So maybe it’s pointless, but at least it’s happy!
The Super Mario Bros Nintendo Keychain Controller. For retro gaming fans. Or folk who just like listening to those weird NES game sounds whilst waiting for the No. 73 bus. Will this help you attract the ladies, geekboy? Probably not, so don’t be too disappointed OK? $11.50. Each keychain comes complete with a 3D dot graphics version of the main character of each game plus a NES control pad that makes the trademark sound from the game when activated. The size…
The 20th Anniversary Ms PacMan and Galaga Cocktail Table Arcade Game. Some may say ugly, some a work of art. Some may sneer, some sigh, some drool, some puke. Either way it’s gonna cost ya $3,599.99 for the privilege. So relax and enjoy. Enjoy these three great classic arcade games in one unit. Using the latest technology available we are proud to offer NAMCOs winning combination of three of the greatest classics ever. Why buy 20 year old equipment that’s…
Er..L337 Scrabb13. No dufus, not a dyslexic Lego set, it’s Scrabble made mad leet for haxor geek brainiacs, right? Instead of boring, ordinary letters you get groovy nerd ones. Ay, getting a headache. $14.99. The tiles are colored to emulate a classic terminal window, and the manual is printed on a genuine IBM punch card. Imagine the joy and satisfaction you’ll feel when you can slap down h4x0rz, for triple word score. Relish in the confused faces in the non-1337,…
The Fright Light. Look, I know it sounds silly, but I can see warehouse nighwatchmen walking around with one of these. Really I can. Kids? Pah! £8.99/$15.68. The funky, chunky torch works as well as any, but the eight buttons on either side of the handle release anything from the crash of a thunderstorm to a chilling, evil laugh. As the sound plays the torch-light flickers eerily, enhancing the spooky effect. There are even three coloured filters to fit over…
PicoCrickets. Lego gets all creative again on us, and it looks good. Think Mindstorms unleashed. The Cricket is the brain, and you plug in motors, sound boxes, sensors and lights to make something cool and unique. Like a cat that meows using a light reactive sensor. Sounds absolutely fab. $250.00 per kit. A Cricket is a tiny computer that can make things spin, light up, and play music. You can plug lights, motors, sensors, and other devices into a Cricket, then…
The Get a Date Napkin. Otherwise known as Desperate Diner’s Last Ditch Fumble. £0.99 a pack of 12. An amusing idea that allows guests to discreetly approach each other for future dates. The rather ordinary looking 25cm napkins are printed on one quarter with spaces to fill-in personal information such as star sign and musical taste as well as tick boxes indicating how and when you would like to meet in the future.
Man, I so want to have an Animated Stress Turtle waddling across my desk singing ‘You Gotta Slow Down’ with full lip-sync and lugubrious head movements. And clap on, clap off too? Joy! $16.97. Our hilarious talking turtle is sure to have you coming out of your shell as he sings “You Gotta Slow Down,” as he slooowly turns his head and crawls across your desk or floor. Featuring “lip sync” technology, flip-out stand for stationary operation, sound activation (just…
The Radio Controlled Missile Launcher. OK, so it’s not the USB Powered Air Darts, but it certainly looks like it comes from the same fun filled family. And…and…it’s got flashing lights and groovy missile launching audio effects. You need more? If so, you are clearly suffering from an insatiable missile lust which will never be quenched. Let the cubicle wars begin! $69.95. Patrol the perimeter of your backyard with flashing lights, dirt-throwing tank treads and exciting audio effects – then launch up to 10…
Command Force Chopper Alert. Yep, seldom in the annals of stuff-dom will you find such a patently useless piece of desktop fodder. A helicopter that does nothing except whirr around in a circle picking up crates from a pad. But maybe, just maybe, it could be the perfect toy for occupying our hands during those interminably long phone calls with our parole officer. £19.99 ($32.18). There are two stick flight controls, one for lift and one for tilt, apply power to lift…
The Lego Knitting Machine by Thomas Johnson. Um…? But man, the video is just wowsville. Alien, spooky. Hey Thomas, if you mass produced these I reckon you’d make a bundle. I’d get one to knit a scarf and chill me out at the same time, especially if it played that cool classical music. Some photos of a LEGO knitting machine I designed and built. It works remarkablely well and is quite mesmerizing.
Homespun Magixx. Paperfolding models for free to play with. Just download the PDF and off you go. Enjoy!
Dollar Bill Origami. Got money to fold? $5.95. This helpful book guides you through simple origami steps to create 15 different shapes from a squid to a Jedi to an Oriental dragon and more. Spiral-bound hardcover; 80 pages including U.S. Currency trivia
The Thunderbirds FAB 1 model car. $256.00 buys you a limited ‘Signature Edition’ model Rolls Royce with a signed certificate from creator Gerry Anderson. Only 1,500 of these fantastic models will be made worldwide. The FAB 1 is a faithful reproduction of the model used in the original Thunderbirds series and is supplied with it’s own presentation acrylic display case with an etched brass plaque featuring unique edition number. Each FAB 1 has an Individually numbered certificate with a signature…
Kodai Djinns Battling Yo-Yos. On-board fighting games, infra-red connectivity and some total rad funky design makes these a real departure from yer ordinary string it/sling it Yo-Yo-ness. Tempted, oh yes we are. £27.95/$48.00 for the battle set. The idea is to spin your yo-yo in order to generate power and build up strength for your warrior. Flashing LEDs and nifty sound effects let you know when your Kodai Djinn warrior is sufficiently charged. You can then play seven video games…
The MP3 LED Xmas Tree. Man, like shedding is so last year. Ditch the forestry and get yourself a true-grit 21st century marvel instead. Six foot tall, with an MP3 player located in the base to play all those Yuletide carol classics like Ding Dong Merrily on Hi-Fi and such. Heck, you can even download your own songs into it, using the USB cable. Integrated variable fiber optic LED light system included (psst….no more hunting for the broken bulb at 7am on Xmas morning). $169.99….
