If you are eagerly awaiting the release of the new sequel, Portal 2, which will be hitting store shelves and Steam on April 21st, 2011, this Lego creation will undoubtedly bring back fond memories of the first Portal game. Will Page, also known as Haystack Hair, has used his Lego collection to … [Read more...] about Portal Turret Sentry Recreated In Lego
Toys
The Solar Pegasus Is Darn Weird And Pretty Ridiculous
The idea itself is pretty neat. How do you make a toy of the mythical flying horse, well, fly? Perhaps using technology developed for robot hummingbirds could work, but that would be too expensive. Solar power, then? Solar power it is. Not on the wings though. The Solar Pegasus is attached to a … [Read more...] about The Solar Pegasus Is Darn Weird And Pretty Ridiculous
Prosumer Racing Simulator Is A Total Headscratcher
It looks like a Chinese earthquake bed with a car seat thrown in. We're pretty sure people who get a first look at this, not knowing its purpose, will wonder what it is. It's actually a fine example of Scandinavian workmanship, a wooden racing simulator. It's not all wood, just the exterior, and … [Read more...] about Prosumer Racing Simulator Is A Total Headscratcher
Get Your Cybertron On With Transformers 3D Glasses Masks
Are you itching to see the next Transformers sequel this summer? If you are, then maybe you're the type of rabid fanboy/girl who'll pay $10 for this (not) awesome 3D mask of Optimus Prime. Mega toymakers Hasbro can't wait to kindle the fires of fanboy enthusiasm in anticipation for "Dark of the … [Read more...] about Get Your Cybertron On With Transformers 3D Glasses Masks
Robot Monkeys From Tandar Interactive Are Cute Until they Pounce
Nah, we're just kidding about the pounce part. These furballs aren't violent and whatever creeping suspicions you have about the contrary, it's totally unfounded. Don't you trust us? These monkeys with manes are the latest from Tandar Interactive, who took the world by storm years ago with those … [Read more...] about Robot Monkeys From Tandar Interactive Are Cute Until they Pounce
Brain Cube Is A Rubiks Cube For Brainiacs
How come nobody ever came up with this before? Considering its unique design and brainy challenge (literally and artistically), it would take quite a smarty-pants person to figure it out. Or just someone who can memorize patterns fast. The Brain Cube is the creation of artist Jason Freeny and his … [Read more...] about Brain Cube Is A Rubiks Cube For Brainiacs
Overweight Kids Can Lose Weight With GeoPalz Pedometer
It doesn't matter if you blame Cheetos, McDonald's, or first-person shooters. The fact remains there are a lot of overweight kids these days whose more or less inactive lifestyles set them up for heart disease in the future. So how do you keep the kiddies at least mildly interested in exercise? Why, … [Read more...] about Overweight Kids Can Lose Weight With GeoPalz Pedometer
Hasbro Unveils KRE-O Building Block System
One of the coolest franchises that Hasbro has is Transformers. Hasbro launched Transformers back when I was a kid, and I spent countless hours trying to convert the bots to and from their robot guise. The intricate designs and the challenge of transforming them made these toys a staple of my … [Read more...] about Hasbro Unveils KRE-O Building Block System
Extreme Diet Coke & Mentos Geyser Kit Debuts
It has been a while since we talked about the infamous mix of Mentos and Diet Coke and the geeky fun that can be had with the two food items. Last we talked about the stuff was last summer when the rocket sled/bike powered by the concoction turned up. Today we have a new kit from EepsyBird.com to … [Read more...] about Extreme Diet Coke & Mentos Geyser Kit Debuts
Golf Ball Launcher Is A Bad Accident Waiting To Happen
As the picture below indicates, this golf ball launcher is attached to the end of a rifle and fired. To launch a golf ball (which is lethal at high speed), just chamber a blank round, take aim, and squeeze. Bam! It's effective up to 200 yards. We're not sure if this was cooked up by American … [Read more...] about Golf Ball Launcher Is A Bad Accident Waiting To Happen
The Gun O’Clock Is For The FPS Fanboy In You
Imagine a ringing, screaming, maddening alarm clock tearing your consciousness from the warm embrace of dreamland. It's really annoying, right? Rather than grope or flail around as you reach for the offending clock with eyes closed, pull out a laser pistol and blast it. … [Read more...] about The Gun O’Clock Is For The FPS Fanboy In You
Plastic Android Toys from DyzPlastic Reach Series 2
I don't think that any of us ever get over the thrill we get from playing with new toys. When we are young, it might be Hot Wheels cars and Barbie dolls. When we are older, we just move to gadgets and real cars. If you are a big fan of Android OS devices, some cool new figurines have surfaced that … [Read more...] about Plastic Android Toys from DyzPlastic Reach Series 2
