I have never played the game Minecraft, but I know it's one of the more popular games out there for casual gamers. ThinkGeek has teamed up with Minecraft developer Mojang for some cool gear to decorate your home or office. One of the items is an axe made from foam. Introducing the Minecraft Foam … [Read more...] about ThinkGeek Unveils New Minecraft Gear
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Man Builds Own Orrery With Lego
Orre-what? It's a mechanical device whose resulting motions follow the orbital paths of our solar system's heavenly bodies. Seen below is the finished project of Make enthusiast Guy Himber who confesses his inspiration was the movie Dark Crystal. (A one of a kind classic, in our opinion.) Of course, … [Read more...] about Man Builds Own Orrery With Lego
Xploderz Water Gun Is Serious Firepower
Sure, this might be a gadget blog, but the degree of sophistication some toys have these days can still surprise us. Seen below is the Xploderz X Stormer 1000, a particularly non-lethal water gun that fires solidified H2O projectiles at a target. It's a clever hybrid of paintball technology and … [Read more...] about Xploderz Water Gun Is Serious Firepower
Muppet Star Wars Action Figures Invade Disneyland
They'll start selling for $19 a pop. Featuring every leading Star Wars character from the original trilogy, the new line of action figures is supposed to fire the enthusiasm of the tots. This lovely bit of news comes just weeks after Star Tours re-launched in Disney theme parks, a momentous event … [Read more...] about Muppet Star Wars Action Figures Invade Disneyland
Largest LEGO Technic Set Ever is a Mercedes Unimog Model
I am a big fan of LEGO and over the years the things that geeks can make out of a set of LEGO Technic bricks never cease to amaze me. LEGO has announced a new Technic set that is to celebrate the 60th anniversary of a car I had never heard of called the Mercedes Unimog. Apparently, this off-road … [Read more...] about Largest LEGO Technic Set Ever is a Mercedes Unimog Model
Star Wars Han Solo Frozen In Carbonite Ice Cube Tray
If you are a Star Wars fan, what could be better to keep your drinks ice cold than a couple of Han Solo frozen in carbonite ice cubes? But why stop at ice cubes? A world of possibility beckons with these Star Wars Han Solo molds. Chocolate, jelly, or anything else delicious could be used, and the … [Read more...] about Star Wars Han Solo Frozen In Carbonite Ice Cube Tray
USB-It Cable USBs Anything And Everything
As the accompanying pic indicates, the USB-It USBs anything it's stuck on. It's a geeky toy that's good for more than a few pranks and gags. (Push it farther and people might resent you for sticking cables on stuff.) Anyway, the USB-It is nonfunctional so don’t expect to save the contents of your … [Read more...] about USB-It Cable USBs Anything And Everything
Cthulhu Dice Is Wicked Cool
H.P. Lovecraft is a unique occurrence in the history of letters. A gifted polymath and eccentric recluse (aren’t they always), his entry into writing came at a point in his life where, to put it bluntly, he had nothing much to do. A funny factoid since dear H.P.'s dalliance with writing had its … [Read more...] about Cthulhu Dice Is Wicked Cool
Lego Bicycle Is Not Suited For Riding
So don’t try to. Anyway, the big deal with this post is some dude who exercised his talents at an event called Brickmagic over at North Carolina built a LEGO bicycle from lots of green bricks. LOTS of green bricks alright. It's not functional but hey, the effort is worth some praise. Actually for … [Read more...] about Lego Bicycle Is Not Suited For Riding
RageGage Keeps You From Punching Coworkers
I would bet that all of you have one coworker that you would really just like to beat the crap out of. We all have that one person that irritates us so badly; that we want to just beat them down. The problem is that beating the stuffing out of someone at work will get you fired. If you need to take … [Read more...] about RageGage Keeps You From Punching Coworkers
Huey The Chameleon Is A Really Cool Lamp
Aren't chameleons just lovable? Actually, it depends on the person. Some peeps find them rather ugly. Still, their color-shifting ability is legendary and has become ingrained in the popular consciousness. Banking on its near-magical powers, the guys behind Huey the Color Copying Chameleon want to … [Read more...] about Huey The Chameleon Is A Really Cool Lamp
Check Out This Hacked Dead Space 2 Plasma Cutter
Ah, Dead Space 2. The only third-person shooter that made us soil our trousers several times in a row. (Necromorphs are the stuff of nightmares, that's why.) This game, developed by Visceral Games and published by Electronic Arts, is a masterclass in survival horror, blending intense action with … [Read more...] about Check Out This Hacked Dead Space 2 Plasma Cutter
