Turns out a big fan of CERN from faraway Denmark has done the unthinkable. A short while ago during the aftermath of the latest hysteria involving the Higgs boson, science nerd Sasha Mehlhase decided to build a scale model. Seen below is the fruit of many days' labor, requiring a comprehensive 3D … [Read more...] about Large Hadron Collider Finally Gets Lego Treatment
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Bronze Bones: Hand-Made Domino Puts New Spin On Old Game
Like classic Star Craft, some games never get old. Seen below are a set of dominoes. Look unfamiliar? Don't fret, it's the same dominoes you loved before you fell under the spell of first-person shooters. Except this time, well, this time the artful creators chose bronze as their material. Charcoal … [Read more...] about Bronze Bones: Hand-Made Domino Puts New Spin On Old Game
Bizarre Illuminated 3D Construction Kit Shines Real Bright
What do you do with a few dozen plastic parts that could be joined together? Make scale models, of course. But unlike other scale models, each small part of this luminous 3D Construction kit has an embedded LED bulb for neon madness. The result is a glow-in-the-dark piece of movable furniture that … [Read more...] about Bizarre Illuminated 3D Construction Kit Shines Real Bright
Apocalyptic War Toy: Foam Dart Rotary Cannon
In what amounts to crass wish-fulfillment for boys and man-children alike, a new portable gatling gun has hit the market, and the best thing about it is its non-lethal capabilities. Sure, a clever mod could make it shoot more unwholesome projectiles, but as it is, the Foam Dart Rotary Cannon is a … [Read more...] about Apocalyptic War Toy: Foam Dart Rotary Cannon
Magnetic Levitating Sculpture Suspends Objects In Mid Air
Magnetic sculptures are a sure sign of chronic geekiness. You just need to have something levitating in your abode to prove you live in a place where science and fantasy coincide. Seen below is a miniature magnetic sculpture that's being sold in a knockdown kit. Notice the levitating bit that's … [Read more...] about Magnetic Levitating Sculpture Suspends Objects In Mid Air
Somewhat Edible Portal 2 Inspired PotatOS Science Kit Now On Sale
Potatoes are…interesting. Nutritious too. Small wonder then that of all the edible stuff that's grown from soil, potatoes are the most susceptible to simple mods. Same goes for the new PotatOS science kit inspired by the same from Portal 2. Not only does it come with the gadget-y parts, but a … [Read more...] about Somewhat Edible Portal 2 Inspired PotatOS Science Kit Now On Sale
Jedi Knight Rampages In Toys R Us, Is Arrested
Get this: he was armed with two lightsabers. They might be able to deflect blaster shots, but pepper spray? Don't count on it. Nah, kidding. No pepper spray was used in the real incident over at Hillsboro, Portland, Oregon. According to local rag The Oregonian, a 33 year old man named David Allen … [Read more...] about Jedi Knight Rampages In Toys R Us, Is Arrested
Introducing Glowbar, The Green Lantern Crowbar
For starters, the title above is half-jesting. No, the Glowbar is not connected with the Green Lantern or the DC universe in any way. It's just that: a glowing crowbar that happens to be, of all colors, green. The really weird part is, rather than market it as a glow-in-the-dark tool for wrenching … [Read more...] about Introducing Glowbar, The Green Lantern Crowbar
The Hobbit To Have Own Lego Line
Since the emerging roster of 2012 flicks looks promising, it comes as no surprise that Lego has just clinched a hefty mega-deal. News has broken that the iconic building block maker won the right to a whole line of The Hobbit inspired sets. But wait, that's not all! Because Lego is unleashing a new … [Read more...] about The Hobbit To Have Own Lego Line
Android Phones, Robots Get Special Connection
Still thinking what else you could do with your Android-powered smartphone? Here's one worth checking out: your own robot that may be programmed using your very own Android device. South Korean company Dongbu Robot is offering its HOVIS kits for those looking to unleash their robot programming … [Read more...] about Android Phones, Robots Get Special Connection
iLaunch Thunder iPhone Controlled Nerf Missile Launcher (video)
If you are looking for something to annoy your co-workers with, this Nerf Missile Launcher which can be controlled from your iPhone might be worth a look. The launcher is equipped with four Nerf projectiles and connects to your iPhone via a Bluetooth connection. It has a rechargeable lithium … [Read more...] about iLaunch Thunder iPhone Controlled Nerf Missile Launcher (video)
For Some Reason Zombie Survival Bottle Goes On Sale
Survival things are quite popular these days. In fact, the oddities that make it to retail reflect a particularly somber mood among the general populace (at least in the USA), as if too many episodes of The Walking Dead have convinced everyone that the end is nigh. Taking advantage of this cultural … [Read more...] about For Some Reason Zombie Survival Bottle Goes On Sale
