Posts by Category: Fun & Games

So maybe it’s pointless, but at least it’s happy!
Fun & Games June 26, 2009 posted by
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A Living Green Lawn Chair – does it come with bugs too?

The Chaise Lawn Chair has come a long way from that plastic-covered contraption we grew up with (and some of us still have!). This whimsical 21st century chair designed by Deger Cengiz is great for city dwellers wanting to get back to nature. And it’s wheelbarrow functionality makes it easy to take where you want to go. This living furniture is made of wheelbarrow parts, wood and sod. For those with green thumbs, try your luck with herbs or flowers….


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A Living Green Lawn Chair – does it come with bugs too?
but is it art? June 12, 2009 posted by
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Smoke in a Can – perfect for those foggy disco nights

Smoke in a Can is a cheapo alternative to those disco smoke machines which occasionally pop up in suburban folk lore. Vegetable oil and water vapour based, won’t set off the smoke alarm and guaranteed to hang around in your room for two hours. Sounds awesome. I get the same effect by burning toast. Your ingredient may vary. £5.99.   Create realistic smoke effects without expensive equipment * Fantastic for use with disco lighting effects and lasers * One can…


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Awesome June 2, 2009 posted by
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Pop’s ‘Stache – remain incognito while sipping your pop

Are you sick of people picking up your bottle and drinking from it? It’ll never happen again with one of these Pop’s ‘Stache, bottle identifiers. Choose your personality and clip it on over the neck of the bottle to see it safe from erroneous consumption. At the moment the Pop’s Stache is a collaborative project by Andrew Reeves, Shane Blomberg and John Healy, three guys from the US. Not sure if or when the Pop’s ‘Staches are going on sale…


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Pop’s ‘Stache – remain incognito while sipping your pop
Fun & Games June 1, 2009 posted by
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Nimik 2CV – a large red quart into a very pint pot

The Nimik 2CV is a Citroen 2CV van. With a Ferrari V8, 3.5 litre engine squeezed into the back seat. Boys will be boys….[Video]  Here is the first video of the NIMIK 2CV. You were surprised when we unveiled it, at our factory. Then, you’ve seen it winning the 2009 edition of My Special Car. Now, you’ll be shocked to see how fast it can eat the tarmac while we ride on our roads it’s horses. Tags: nimik+2cv, ferrari, citroen+2cv


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Fun & Games May 29, 2009 posted by
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Solitaire Olive Bowl – you’ve got to earn your nibbles

Long before Solitaire came along, there was Solitaire, but it was still lacking something. Eatability! Now there’s the Solitaire Olive Bowl. Made of ceramic, comes with instructions on how to play and there’s even a spot for the seeds. Those of a non-olive eating disposition may substitute Maltesers. Hey wait, I just thought of really good drinking game. Jump an olive, remove it from the board but instead of eating it, plonk it in a Martini shot and drink. Probably…


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Solitaire Olive Bowl – you’ve got to earn your nibbles
Fun & Games May 25, 2009 posted by
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USB Fidget Golf – swap your pen twitching for something more geek

USB Fidget Golf gizmo connects to your computer’s USB port and gives you a finger tapping, ball bouncing way to relieve the stress of cubicle life. Your office colleagues will probably welcome the silence as you stop the tuneless humming and desk banging. £12.99.  Do you happen to have a bad habit of fidgeting around at your desk whenever you’re bored in the office? Well instead of twirling pens and drumming your fingers on the table much to the annoyance…


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Awesome May 20, 2009 posted by
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Ships – awesome free ship simulation game for Google Earth

Ships is an awesome looking free ship simulation game which works with Google Earth. If you’ve ever wanted to captain the Queen Mary liner or slink about in a scruffy freighter, this is your chance. Of course much of the time it can get lonely at sea, so make lots of sandwiches for transatlantic runs. Most fabulous.  In this ship simulation program you get to be the helmsman of your own fleet of ships. “Ships” will take you past worlds…


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Bookmark This! May 12, 2009 posted by
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Acid Play – 1000 free games for download

Acid Play has over 1000 freeware games available for download and enjoyment, including some venerable classics like One Must Fall. The games are all rated, along with comments and recommendations. Nice site and definitely worth a visit.  2008 saw another reinvention of Acid-Play with a refreshed design and complete rehaul of the systems behind our site. Our idea was to bring you, our community, even closer into the review process. We feature community reviews more prominently and allow you to log…


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Bookmark This! May 7, 2009 posted by
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Poladroid – polaroid your pics and party like it’s 1979

If your photos have colour accuracy that is way too good, not enough vignetting and frankly just look too 2009, then head on over to Poladroid and sort them out. Just download the app (yes I know), drop in your photos and wait . . . wait . . shake and you’ll have your pics. Any swooning, overwhelming waves of nostalgia or dizziness is not the responsibility of management. You’ll just have to deal. [Photo by from the Polardroid Flickr…


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Poladroid – polaroid your pics and party like it’s 1979
Fun & Games May 7, 2009 posted by
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Ezi Games Console System – aka fun on a budget stick

The Ezi Games Console System comes with two controllers, a wireless game pad, five ‘sporting accessories’ and two cartridges containing 87 games including golf, tennis, baseball and ping pong. Look, we know it’s not a Wii, but stop snivelling and plug the thing in. £58.71.  The remote controls sense movement, and by plugging in the sports accessories you can play lifelike versions of golf, tennis, baseball and table tennis. The EZi includes an amazing 87 games on two cartridges, offering…


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Fun & Games May 6, 2009 posted by
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An Electric Hummer that Can Get 100 MPG? – say it ain’t so!

Those who love big cars but still want to remain eco-friendly take heart! The H3 Electric Hummer premiered last week at the 2009 SAE International World Congress in Detroit. Billed as being greener than a Prius in clover, with a 40 mile all-electric range and fuel efficiency over 100 mpg, the prototype uses Raser Technologies’ plug-in hybrid E-REV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) 200KW advanced AC induction motor connected to a 4WD transmission. Will it fly? Well let’s just say the odds…


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An Electric Hummer that Can Get 100 MPG? – say it ain’t so!
Awesome April 25, 2009 posted by
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CycleKarting – vintage go-karts restore fun to motor sport

CycleKarting is a new invite-only participant sport which looks awesome. Take a cut down framework of no more than 200 lbs in weight, throw in a tiny 6.5 hp motor, clad it all in a vintage racing car theme and dash around dirt roads to your heart’s content. It’s all very DIY (mandatory) and no boy racer types allowed. Most excellent way to return to the fun of motor sport without all the nasty commercial rubbish. Amazing. More here. [Via]…


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Fun & Games April 21, 2009 posted by
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MicroFly Tiny R/C UFO – remote controlled tiny toys for big boys

The MicroFly Tiny R/C UFO is strictly speaking not unidentified, so really it’s an FO. But someone in marketing clearly thought that the product needed va-va-va-vroom. Anyway, it’s small, green, hovers like a crazy hovering thing and flies for 5–7 minutes on a 10 minute charge. You’ll need a truck full of AA batteries though (OK, six), so be prepared for some running costs. $19.99.  With a diameter not much larger than a silver dollar and a single propeller on…


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Bookmark This! April 20, 2009 posted by
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DeepLeap – Scrabble meets Tetris. Result = addiction

Deepleap is a very cool cross between Tetris and Scrabble. Create words from the letter tiles that appear and make points. You’re given a finite set of tiles, and not much time, so think quickly. Oh and strangely, you type the letters of the word rather than selecting with a mouse. Most excellent. [Via]  Spell words from the tiles to gain points. 75 tiles drop every game, reload or click here to play a new game. Your point multiplier increases by…


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