Pretty obvious, since a patrol car is impossible, a Segway too clumsy and doing it on foot is tiring. If you're thinking somewhere along the lines of that Segway Tank as an alternative, it’s a no-no because the treads will damage the flooring. … [Read more...] about T3 Scooters Are The Vehicle Of Choice For New York Subway Cops
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C-3PO Bespin Backpack from ThinkGeek Ships
I just mentioned that the Star Wars Wampa rug from ThinkGeek was finally shipping. At the same time the Wampa rug was announced back in May, ThinkGeek also announced the sweet C-3PO Bespin Backpack. That awesome backpack is now shipping as well. The backpack is based on the scene in The Empire … [Read more...] about C-3PO Bespin Backpack from ThinkGeek Ships
Joby Launches Gorillatorch Blade Rechargeable Flashlight
I have a few of the Gorillatorch flashlights around my house, and they are infinitely better than a normal flashlight in situations where you need both hands. I use them when I work on my car all the time. There are a few times, though, when I don’t want the tripod the Gorillatorch line has to get … [Read more...] about Joby Launches Gorillatorch Blade Rechargeable Flashlight
Metal Shot Glass Is Perfect For LED Vodka
Darn right it is. As shot glasses go, these babies from MadeBYAmmo are built to withstand everything from bar room brawls to the constant slamming inflicted on shot glasses. (Have you ever wondered why people always slam down their shot glasses in the movies?) Durability and Design These shot … [Read more...] about Metal Shot Glass Is Perfect For LED Vodka
This DIY Laser Death Ray Is Just Mad, Mad, Mad!
So maybe calling it a death ray is a bit of an exaggeration, but given the fact it can slice through several types of material and reduce crawling insects to a burnt crisp does certify it a low-yield death ray at best. The wicked mind behind this murderous (and fun) weapon is a wholesome chap named … [Read more...] about This DIY Laser Death Ray Is Just Mad, Mad, Mad!
Medea Vodka LED Bottles Are Jiggy
Excuse us, we didn't mean bottles encrusted with tiny LED bulbs (a bright idea if you ask us—pun intended!) but a bottle that has a strip of LED that spells out party messages. If this weren't jiggy enough, the content stream is programmable. This means you can input all sorts of funny words in … [Read more...] about Medea Vodka LED Bottles Are Jiggy
Brooklyn Natives Inspire Wonder With $100 DIY UAV
We are men enough to admit that seeing the creations of Mark Harder and Breck Baldwin does tickle our inner child. It also tickles our urge to have a go at building our own planes cos they're dead simple. Really, we can't stress this enough: They're dead simple to make. Cheap too, with materials … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Natives Inspire Wonder With $100 DIY UAV
DIY Halo R/C Warthog Can Battle The Covenant In Your Backyard
That is, if Covenant forces only come ant-sized, then this Warthog can do serious damage. Because if the Covenant do show up in your backyard, we suggest you dial 911 and run like the wind to somewhere far, far away. The Birth of a Unique RC Warthog Moving on, what we have here is an interesting … [Read more...] about DIY Halo R/C Warthog Can Battle The Covenant In Your Backyard
Make Your Own Full Size Dalek
If you are a fan of Dr Who and especially the Daleks, you might fancy building your very own this weekend now that the original blueprints have been published on the TomR's Media Creations website and made available once again. The Origin of the Daleks The Daleks were created by writer Terry … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Full Size Dalek
Nanodots Magnetic Micro Constructors Are Cool and Geeky
I always liked to build stuff out of Lego or other building sets when I was a kid and I still build stuff with my kids today out of Lego. The joy of creating something from scratch, piece by piece, is a timeless experience that bridges generations. I also now know why my parents hated Lego so … [Read more...] about Nanodots Magnetic Micro Constructors Are Cool and Geeky
Rubberband Gatling Gun Fires 100 Bands A Second (video)
We have featured a few different rubberband gatling guns here on Geeky Gadgets, but this aluminium $500 gatling gun looks like it could really do some serious damage. The gatling gun is capable of firing up to 100 rubber bands a second, making it one of the most formidable rubber band weapons … [Read more...] about Rubberband Gatling Gun Fires 100 Bands A Second (video)
DTV Shredder Is A Segway Tank
Trust us, calling this mechanized beast a "Segway tank" is the best description possible. The creation of inventor Ben Gulak, his skateboard-on-treads is being touted as the next evolutionary step in mechanized warfare. How? Judging by the awful photoshopped pics on the DTV Shredder site, soldiers … [Read more...] about DTV Shredder Is A Segway Tank
