The Hand Cranked Locomotive has got to be the ultimate kiddie indulgence. Complete with 2 engines, enough 12 gauge track to make a 10 metre diameter circle and it’s own wheeled case to store everything away, it’s nothing but fun. The trains can hold 45kg kids (100lbs), have cast iron heavy duty wheels and an easy gliding action. US$4,100 for the set. Whoops, it’s sold out due to popular demand. Stay tuned. This is the heirloom locomotive reminiscent of the…

How much water do you use in the shower? 100 litres? Who knows, and since most shower meters work by telling you how long you’ve been in the shower, they’re not really a useful or easily understood guide to water usage. The Show Me water consumption meter prototype shows you how much water you use by visualising the effect of a blocked drain, i.e. the shower stall filling with water. Built for a scientific paper researching the effect of ambient…

This Solar Powered Bluetooth Car Kit lets lets you talk on your phone without touching it. It uses Bluetooth 2.0 and also has caller ID screen so you know who’s harrassing you. The unit clips to the sunvisor above your head in the car which makes it’s other feature quite nifty. On the back is a solar cell which will recharge the unit’s internal battery. If you live in the UK don’t worry, you can also recharge it via USB…