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

Fun & Games December 13, 2005 posted by

Television’s End?

The End. Turn off the box, paste on this message sticker and go outside. You might like it! $11.38.  AREN`T YOU SPENDING TOO MUCH TIME IN FRONT OF TV? TURN IT OFF, PUT THIS STICKER AND START A NEW LIFE!


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diy December 9, 2005 posted by

Make your own scratchcards.

The Bandai Pripy Pripy Tape. Make your own scratchcards with this roll on metallic tape. Think of the opportunities to swizzle old Aunt Agatha’s fortune out of her grasping hands. Boggle. Around $4.00 a pack.


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Fun & Games December 9, 2005 posted by

The E-Plant.

The Genica E-Plant. The world’s first digital flora? OK, so it’s a bean plant that sprouts with a binary or @ symbol, but hey, that might be just enough to sway it with your favourite geek partner, eh? And it’s only $3.99. 90 day warranty and sprouts in 1 to 2 weeks.  With the Genica e-plant you get a bean vine (phaseolus lunatus – we think) that sprouts with binary “01001011” and “@” on it’s young, tender e-plant leaves (sorry,…


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Fun & Games December 7, 2005 posted by

The Body Motion Music Machine.

The Body Motion Music Machine. Take one ‘high quality digital camera’, throw in some motion tracking software and a software synthesizer and you’ve got a fun way to exhaust the kids this Xmas. Just make ‘em stand in front of the thing a-bobbin’ an’ a-weavin’ for an hour or two, and they should just about be ready for bed. $129.95.  Built into a colorful piano-designed stand, the camera tracks body motion in real time, converting each arm wave, leg kick, and…


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Fun & Games December 7, 2005 posted by

Sumo Robot Kit.

The Sumo Robot Kit. Designed to crush, mutilate and humiliate the opposition. Give one to your child immediately. $49.95.  The super warrior, SUMO ROBOT, can be controlled to assail and overpower its opponent or retreat to prepare for battle. An infrared sensor beam is emitted when detecting an opponent. Upon detection, it instructs the brain of SUMO to charge, thereby creating a bonafide wrestling match!


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Fun & Games December 6, 2005 posted by

The fast track boardroom toy.

The Designer Tyco Track for Boardrooms. A new German idea to help harassed company executives model their performance in a fun and exhilarating way? “So, Mr Gates, ze blue car acceleratink away von you iz ze Google-mobile. Your red motor, az you can zee, iz splutteringz.” Acrylic plate, magnetic tracks, shiny blue neon. Yep it’s gonna catch on. €1,299.00.  By let in magnetic stripes the running cars at the wall remain perfect in the trace. it is, you gives in…


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Fun & Games December 2, 2005 posted by

USB Powered Air Darts.

USB Powered Air Darts. Aim and fire with your mouse. C’mon, wage your very own war with weapons of mass compression. You know you want to. £19.50. [Update]   Powered by your mac or pc, you’ll have hours of flying fun with these USB air darts. Let the mission begin! * Control the aim and the firing mechanism of the darts via your computer mouse * Cylindrical base * 3 darts * USB powered * Software included


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Fun & Games December 2, 2005 posted by

Dream Life to go.

According to my new marketing friend Trisha at PriceGrabber.com, the current top selling toy online is this Hasbro Dream Life TV Plug-in Game. It appears to be a $44.99 hybrid of Second Life and The Sims without all the messy stuff like interacting with other people. Just plug it into a television and you’re good to go, you can even save games to play round your friend’s house. Yikes. Xbox 360, what’s that?  Answers on an over heated remote control to…  It’s…


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Fun & Games November 15, 2005 posted by

Freeline Skates.

Freeline Skates. OK, think…ah…think tiny aluminium skateboards, one for each foot, with no straps. Think skating uphill! Think…you’ve got to be kidding me? Take a look at the videos. $129.00. [Thanks Craig]  Dual independent skate connected by the body of the rider with a sideways stance. • The Freeline Skates are ridden skateboard/snowboard-like. • Riders can achieve high levels of traction and carve smooth “S” turns while riding downhill and dance like a fish on the flats and uphill. •…


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Fun & Games October 25, 2005 posted by

Incy, wincey…

The R/C Tarantula Spider. A gift that just keeps on giving. $24.95.   Nothing itsy-bitsy about this spider! Send shivers down the spines of your family and neighbors when they see this giant, hairy tarantula crawling toward them! Remote-control spider is so real — each of his 8 legs moves independently! Creeps forward, left or right


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Fun & Games October 19, 2005 posted by

Ocean Scooter FX.

The Ocean Scooter FX. An Inflatable Electronic Jet Ski. $139.95 says that 3 mph won’t be fast enough. But hey, it’s unsinkable!  Safety features include double barrel inflation chambers which prevent the Ocean Scooter from sinking in case of a puncture, automatic power shutdown when throttle handle is released, full waterproof circuit protection to safeguard the scooter’s electronics, and a protected propeller body for safe use around other people.


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Fun & Games October 18, 2005 posted by

The Show Dog Game.

The Show Dog Game. The virtual dog simulation game with a difference. A trifling $5.00 a month buys you the right to breed, show and buy/sell your mutts….sorry champions. Genius product. Oh and did we mention that there are also versions for cats, horses and cattle? Genius.  Have you ever dreamed of having your own quality dogs to raise, feed, groom, train, breed, and show? ShowDog.Com brings this opportunity to you through its one-of-a-kind virtual dog simulation game. Join hundreds…


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Fun & Games October 14, 2005 posted by

Mr Soccer Robot Football.

Mr Soccer Robot Football. Not really much more to add, is there? £14.95.  The idea is to manoeuvre your dribbling droids around the pitch via a nifty transmitter. Using the controller’s forward, reverse, left, right and shoot buttons the object is to score more goals than your opponent. Yes, we know that’s flippin’ obvious, but judging by some recent international performances we thought it was worth reiterating.


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Fun & Games October 14, 2005 posted by

Splish, splash…

The Splash Wheeler R/C amphibious buggy. The air-filled tyres really love water, see? Gotta say the movie makes it look just like a ridiculously cute Labrador puppy splashing around, but hey…whatever floats yer boat. Arf! £49.99.  The Splash Wheeler is a super fast (13.5kmh) and tough land buggy – but if you see a pond, pool or a massive puddle, just keep on driving, because this puppy loves the water. The fat air-filled tyres churn through the water propelling it along, and it steers in…


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