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Space Putty for restless hands
If you’re one to fiddle with the telephone line or doodle during a conversation, the Space Putty would definitely offer more fun.
It’s squidgy, bouncy, runny and yet hard, this Space putty is an un-put-downable liquid lava goo. What once used to be silly, and occasional potty, has now become spacey. These iridescent pots of putty could not be more addictive to play with. It’s a ‘love at first squeeze’ thaing, no meeting or moment of idle thought is complete without a lump of this malleable magic stuff in your hands. You can mould it, bounce it, shatter it, stretch it, or in the case of the Iridescent Green one, even watch it change colour as you play with it. What you can’t do with it however, is put it down. You have been warned, Space Putty is highly addictive.
Choose from Oil Slick, Metallic Silver, and Color Changing Green for £4.95 a pop.
Outdoor Fun for Big Kids – The Video Recording Rocket
As cool toys go this has got to be right up there, literally. The digital video rocket is capable of soaring 500 feet into the air and filming at the same time.
This rocket, made by Estes, makers of model rockets for nearly 50 years, provides enthusiasts a view of the rockets liftoff and flight from the rockets point of view thanks to the impact-resistant digital camera in the nose cone. From as high as 500′, the camera can record a 12-second video at 640 x 480 pixel resolution or take up to three pictures per flight (stores 15 pictures).
It comes ready to fly, and the camera is oriented toward the earth during flight. The camera connects to a PC with the included USB cable to download the flight video. The rocket uses Estes C6-5 engines (sold below and at hobby stores) and includes a launch pad, camera software, and two sets of L1154 button-cell batteries for the camera. Injection-molded plastic.
The rocket is available from Hammacher for $59.95 and a set of three C6-C5 engines will cost you $9.95. Found via GetUSB and TFTS, thanks guys.
Crayola goes back to school with more than just Crayons
Crayola has been diversifying for quite some time now. The Crayon maker initially branched out into other art supplies like Activity poster kits, glue and even modeling clay. But now, Crayola is looking beyond the simple joyeous world of coloring and into HiTech tools and toys for kids.
Their “Total Tools” line features an Audio ruler, which measures in 1/4″ increments and then recites the distance audibly; a staple free stapler, which punches a student’s paper (up to 5 pages) with a small cut tab into the page that is then folded into the slot; erasable highlighters, and even a replacement for scissors which uses a protected blade to slice in a wide variety curves and angles. You can even run with it.
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Talking CD Case
A great idea to add that little personal touch to the gift you’ve lovingly chosen – be it a music CD, DVD or pictures of the kids at Christmas. By using the Talking CD Case you can record your own message, or get the kids to record their own little intro (they love this – and so do the recipients!) Perfect for gifts for Granny/Grandpa or people you don’t see on a day to day basis.
Also a great idea for those who may be visually impaired. You get 60 seconds of recording time, which is just enough to relay your heartfelt thanks to those who matter or simply which album or film is in the case. Available from Pre.vu for a snip at £2.50 each.
World’s Smallest Mini Fishing Fish Rod Pen Reel Pole
Going fishing can be therapeutic, but carrying your own rod is definitely a hassle. If you aren’t a serious fisherman, the World’s Smallest Mini Fishing Fish Rod Pen Reel Pole would definitely be a great purchase before your next fishing trip.
Made of high quality stainless steel and polished aluminum. This fishing rod is small but can catch fish up to 4lbs. When closed: 8 inches and fully extends to 37inches. It’s not just a toy, you can actually catch fish! It’s small and lightweight, you can store it anywhere. Don’t buy junk, get the real thing. Come with stainless steel reel: forward and reverse ratchet stop with drag control and casting brake. Capacity: 120 yd on 5lb line. (also includes hooks, everything you need to get started fishing) Gear ratio 5:1.
Talk about traveling light! This unique device can be yours today for $17.95. Just take advantage of whatever is left of the summer to go fishing before autumn sets in.
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Fonies to keep cellphone clean
How often do you find your cellphone screen coated with oil from your face as well as dust from your surroundings? My answer would be too often, and I tend to use a tissue or my shirt (when I’m lazy) for a quick cleaning session. The Fonies from Firebox could help you out in this aspect.
Does your mobile phone look ever so slightly dull? If the answer is yes, you could do with a few Fonies. These impossibly cute critters are set to take the world of mobile phone danglies (of course there’s one) by storm, because as well as being totally adorable they double up as screen cleaners.
At £3.95 a pop, collecting all half dozen of them shouldn’t make too big a hit to your wallet. At least it not only looks good, but is also capable of keeping your beloved cellphone free from grime and nasty fingerprints.
Music Games allow kids to Jam
Last year it was Dance Dance Revolution – a game that allowed users to get a work out while they did the two step to fast paced megahit. Then came Guitar Hero – which allowed axe wielding wannabes to follow hard core riffs and get high scores.
Now, it’s all about the Jam as new games go into interactive, yet social gaming. Witness Disney’s latest video game for Nintendo DS that’s based on the hit family TV show “Hannah Montana.” Called the Hannah Montana Music Jam this game lets players use four different instruments for some stellar high fidelity performance. And the handheld game takes advantage of the DS’s wireless networking ability to not only get kids to rock out in concert, but to record it as well. And the quality is out of this world with players strumming their Nintendo DS touch screen to master instruments including lead, bass and rhythm guitars, or ripping the digital skins with with drums – all in an effort to help Hannah win a competition.
The cost is about $30, and will be out come October. Meanwhile, you can check out the Hannah game in action over at YouTube.
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Jacuzzing anywhere with Lay-Z-Spa
It’s portable, it’s hot, and it’s British. The Lay-Z-Spa is perfect for the on the go swinger who wants to take a soak anywhere. The 240 gallon spa has enough room for 4 to 5 people, can inflate in about 10 minutes and fill in about an hour and a half.
The uniquely designed pumping system combines a 2,000 watt heater with a a 600 watt blower, to raise the water temperature about 4 degrees an hour. So, on average, the Lay-Z-Spa can be hot and ready in about a day. Also included in the suitcase sized blower/heater mechanism is a filter assembly which cleans and filters the water as it’s heated.
Optional accessories include the starter chemical kit, replacement chamber, either a blue vinyl or white inflatible spa cover, and even aroma therapy oils to add to the water for ultimate relaxation.
And should users suffer a puncture, it’s easily repaired with a vinyl repair kit.
For around $600US, the Lay-Z-Spa makes a perfect addition to any apartment with a balcony or a homeowner who doesn’t wish to go all out with an expensive hot tub. And the RV Camping crowd can bring it along to ease the knots from those long summer road trips.
