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Toys, Wacky Gadgets

Is it a boat, is it a plane no it’s a Hydro Fibian

by Al - on November 20, 2005

Hydro Fibian
What remote control toy costs 300 quid and doesn’t now whether it’s a boat or a plane, the Hydro Fibian of course.

I must admit first impressions are not great, this does not look like three hundred pounds worth of advanced remote control quality kit and the official website leaves a lot to be desired in the design department but this toy is cool…
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Wacky Gadgets

Multi-function Office Thing

by Al - on November 20, 2005

Tool Logic Thing
This little gadget wouldn’t of looked out of place in an office a decade or so ago. It’s called the Tool Logic Office Companion and offers the following handy tools and features in a small black box.

  • 1 mW laser pointer
  • Ballpoint pen (I can’t believe they classify this as a tool)
  • Screwdrivers (+/-)
  • Letter opener (when your finger doesn’t work)
  • Screwdriver socket
  • Staple remover
  • Precision scissor (No idea what makes them so precise)
  • One Meter ruler
  • Hole punch
  • Stapler

So basically it’s a black box that contains the sort of tools that you could find in a Christmas cracker, nice.

If my description of it has really sold it to you, you’ll be pleased to know it’s available at ThinkGeek.com for $21.99 *ouch*

Miscellaneous Gadgets, Wacky Gadgets

Shocking Liar

by Anita - on November 19, 2005

shockingliar

Whether you are wishing to catch your best friend, telling little white lies, your spouse, or your children this gadget will sure let you know the truth while giving the fibber quite a shock.

Everyone is known to tell little white lies, whether they do it not to hurt someone’s feelings, not to get others in trouble or just to make themselves look better in someone’s eyes. Well, now you can find out what is true and what is not while giving these fibbers a bit of a jolt.

What better way to find out the truth behind those whopper tales that your friends are always telling or to find out if your employees really were sick that day last week when they could not come to work.
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Miscellaneous Gadgets, Retro Gadgets, Wacky Gadgets

Sun Dial Watch

by Al - on November 19, 2005

Stonehenge Sun Dial Watch
If an LED watch isn’t retro enough how about a sun dial.

Continuing in our tradition of reporting on the multitude of time keeping instruments (I’m desperately trying for the sake of variety not to call them clocks and watches (again)). We’ve just found a remake of probably the oldest time keeping device; the Sun Dial. These wonderful time pieces were very popular in historic times and could be seen in many a Roman or successful caveman’s abode.
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Miscellaneous Gadgets, Wacky Gadgets

Tiki Tissue Box Holder

by Anita - on November 18, 2005

tikitissue
This unique gadget is a great way to hand out tissues for those runny noses or during one of the girly movies when all women seem to cry. This Tike Tissue Box Holder will have everyone smiling no matter the reason they need a tissue.

Not only will it be used often but is also a great conversation piece. You can sit one up in every room in the house or at the office and have a tissue handy all the time.

This cool tissue box holder stands up so it is much easier to grab a tissue. All standard size tissue boxes will fit perfectly, so you can still use your favorite.
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Audio/Video Gadgets, Wacky Gadgets

Soundproof Microphone!

by Marc - on November 14, 2005

Soundproof Microphone
I don’t know where you can find these – there has to be way of getting hold of the wackier Japanese gadgets in the west though. Come to think of it, if you’ve ever had to suffer a karaoke party this might not be so wacky!

From the always entertaining Odd things from Japan we present the sound absorbing microphone! It looks like a regular mic with a large cover for your mouth so you can yell into it to your hearts’ content without fear of your off-key warblings disturbing anyone else.

Could be useful, with alcohol fuelled Christmas parties just around the corner…

PC Gadgets, Wacky Gadgets

USB Mug Warmer (with 4 port hub)

by Al - on November 11, 2005

The USB Warming Cup Holder
There seems to be no end to USB devices, you can now get a USB powered cup holder/warmer.

So you no longer need to be worried about your coffee mind fuel going cold whilst you’re slaving away at the keyboard. As you’d expect from any good cup holder it also incorporates a 4-port USB hub so if they ever bring out a USB toaster you could plug that in to the USB Cup warmer but it only supports USB 1.1 so don’t expect your coffee to warm too quickly :) .
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Miscellaneous Gadgets, Wacky Gadgets

More LED Stuff to Wear

by Al - on November 9, 2005

LED Cap
After reading Marc’s post on his new LED flashlight I thought I’d have a look around and see what other LED bits I could find.

Thanks to the Red Ferret Journal I found the trend setting (not) LED Cap available at Alibaba who also stock the LED Dog Tag.

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