We all know about superheroes and how they have abilities that we’d love to own, although as at this point of time, it is still physically impossible for homo sapiens to be anything more than…human. There is no homo superior in sight, and none of us will be able to read another person’s mind anytime soon, while being exposed to gamma radiation will probably send us six feet under before we even end up being mean and green, wearing torn purple pants as a fashion statement. Take a look at all our astronauts – the spacesuits they wear must be pretty effective to keep those nasty cosmic rays out that resulted in the creation of Fantastic Four. As envious as we all might be of these superheroes found in the fictional world, does that mean they have no use for today’s gadgets? I’ve taken some time out from elaborating further on selected gizmos for the moment and concentrate on what superheroes will find useful in gadgets of today despite their apparent superiority over us regular Joes. Head on after the jump to know more. The last part is slightly NSFW, so you might want to be a bit careful with that.

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Check out this camera, or should we say gun? Heck, we might as well call it the Hi-8 camera gun which hails from the vintage Vietnam era. This device is up for sale, featuring a rifle stock back to show its roots, where word has it that it was developed specially for a military reporter. The rifle segment comes in handy when steadying your shots (film shooting, not shooting at enemies). Best not to bring this to the airport with you lest you get caught and have to dispose of your treasured possession. This is best left at home as an ornament, as it is guaranteed to be a conversation starter for first timers to your home.

Source: Craziest Gadgets

If I were to travel in space, I sure as heck hope that I get one of these Ovei pods instead of being frozen in a cyrogenic chamber as Lt. Ripley was in the film Aliens. After all, feeling like a piece of meat in a fridge is no fun, and the Ovei pod from Oculas Group offers way more entertainment options. It won’t be for the ordinary Joe on the streets though, as the base of the Ovei starts from £50,000 upwards. Inside, you will find a 5.1 surround sound system, a 26″ LCD display, climate control and all that jazz to keep you comfortable throughout your journey, although with that amount of money, you can always spruce up your room with much more than what you’re getting from the Ovei. Of course, it won’t be that cool, but spending such an obscene amount of money in these economically tough times isn’t exactly the best idea in the world.

Source: Technabob

Considering the fragile state of the economy these days, it is probably good to start saving money. Sure, you could use an old-fashioned piggy bank, but technology always gives us an electrical alternative.

This is where the Robot Money Box comes in. When you put money in the bank, it can actually keep track of how much you put in. I’m not certain how it does this. I doubt it has advanced sensors or anything. Perhaps it can somehow counts as you put it your coins or dollars in.

Another feature that makes the Robot Money box different from your average piggy bank is that it praises you for saving money. Not only that, but you can make target goals for saving, and it will encourage you for making them.

There is one other feature that my source and the Product Page are very vague about. Apparently, the Robot Money Box “may even try to stop you if you try to take anything out”.

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George Bush has certainly been the butt of many a joke throughout his tenure as President of the USA, and there has been no shortage of collectibles depicting his presidency as well. Here’s one of them – the George Bush Toilet Brush that, according to the product description, “the build up from the rest of his reign might be impossible to clean up.” This is one funny political gag collectible – pity the item has been discontinued by the manufacturer so make sure you can land one of these puppies for $19.95 before it goes out of office, to put it succinctly.

Some of you might remember ten years ago seeing The Avengers, a movie version of the popular British spy show from the sixties. The movie was a big-budget dud, and I only bring this up because of a scene where John Steed (Ralph Fiennes) and Emma Peel (Uma Thurman) walk across the Thames River in giant plastic balls.

These massive spheres filled with air are available in real life from a company called Waterwalkerz.com. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like you are able to effortlessly walk on water with perfect balance like Steed and Peel.

However, if you like the idea of being a hamster in a ball, then this is the key to hours of fun at the pool, beach, or lake. Check out the YouTube video after the jump if you want to see these in action.

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I’ve always been rather wary of my English teacher back in school as she attempted to have the class live and breathe the language so that we’ll be well equipped to face the world upon graduation with a strong command of the language, and I certainly appreciate her efforts. If only she used Chocolate Scrabble instead to pique our interest instead of threatening us with detention as well as capital punishment, I mean, a nice whack on the behind with a cane. Chocolate Scrabble will definitely change your outlook about the game, as it offers the following :-

• It’s Scrabble, but the pieces are made out of chocolate!
• 32 pieces of chocolate wrapped up to look like Scrabble letters
• A paper board, so you can play anywhere
• If you win you receive a big prize – MORE chocolate!
• If you don’t like chocolate this game is probably not for you
• Unsuitable for nut allergy sufferers

Needless to say, this is a one time affair only, coz once you’ve eaten up the tiles, you’ll need to fork out £9.99 for another set. Can we have a gummy bear edition, please?

Some of you might be stumped as far as what to buy the fellow gadget lover this year, but I was fortunate enough to stumble upon something that is absolutely perfect: the Electric Paper Plane Launcher.

Some of you might remember making paper planes in order to pass the time in boring classes. Apparently, some designers at Middlesex University decided to take paper airplane design one step higher when they created this kit.

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