Saturday, March 26, 2016

DIY Music Box Kit

DIY Music Box Kit

Music boxes came to prominence in the 19th Century, but their history dates back a few hundred more years. You see, there was this bell ringing dude who got tired of all the hard work. So, he decided to engineer a device to make his life a little more hip. It was a cylinder with metal studs. Each stud (as the cylinder rotated) operated cams which rang the bells. Further research determined that the first song played on this new system was the theme to Super Mario Brothers!

And so that's the first song we made when we got our hands on this awesome little kit (albeit with one note wrong to adjust the key). This music box kit is a bit more open source, though. There are no pins, but a strip of paper, which you punch yourself. That's right, you punch all your own songs! No more listening to "Memory" - it's time for Koji Kondo's greatest hits (the genius behind many of Mario's and Link's most memorable themes). We'd love to chat more, but it's time for us to compose a lullaby for Princess Peach. Click here to download a PDF blueprint of the Super Mario Brothers theme. 'Cause sharing is caring. DIY Music Box Kit In Action!


Friday, March 25, 2016

Flying F*CK R/C Helicopter

Flying F*CK R/C Helicopter

Hey... we're all jaded and sometimes you just don't give a flying f*ck... but wouldn't it be nice if you could? Now you can give a flying f*ck to a friend or loved one. This fine r/c helicopter is in the form of a giant hovering F*CK. It has two-channel control meaning it is always moving forward slowly. You control the hover and right and left turns. It's really a genuine gift from the heart... Rather than telling someone you don't care a rats ass about them, you can let them know you respect them enough to give a flying f*ck. Awww... We're tearing up right about now. Important Note The F*CK in the image above is blurred out, but when you get the real copter it's not blurred... Capiche?


Thursday, March 24, 2016

Giant Foam Polyhedral Dice

Giant Foam Polyhedral Dice

Every D&D player parent dreams of the day when their youngsters pick up their glittering polyhedrals for the first time. Sometimes, however, those dreams are nightmares as those little dice are certainly choking hazards. You'd be best to keep those dice out of your youngling's hands until they're old enough.

You'd hate to discourage them from exercising their creativity, and prevent them from joining in on the fun of slashing a Kobold in twain with your vorpal sword, but you're concerned for their safety. If only somebody made giant polyhedrals made out of foam... if only...

Oh, goody! ThinkGeek's come to the rescue again! This set of 5 polyhedral dice fits great in your fist, is all squishy, and is a good start for your pint-sized player-to-be. Included in the set is a 4-sider, 8-sider, 10, 12, and 20. I know, there's no six sider, but nobody's perfect.

Of course, for those of you that haven't spawned yet, and are prone to violence towards bastard DMs that giggle with delight when you roll critical failures at your save-vs-death rolls, feel free to chuck this nice soft 20 sided icosahedron at their stupid smiling faces. It'll bounce off, no harm done, but sooo satisfying.


Wednesday, March 23, 2016

The Cubicle Doorbell

The Cubicle Doorbell

So, how does someone "knock" on your cubicle? Well, one way would be to use The Cubicle Doorbell - a small device that provides a more civilized way for visitors to announce their arrival at your cubicle entrance. Just in case you had a few questions...

Q: Why would anyone possibly want a doorbell on their cubicle? Typically, visitors knock loudly on the cubicle partion, shuffle/stamp their feet, or clear their throat repeatedly to get your attention. The Cubicle Doorbell provides a fun way for visitors to announce their arrival.

Q: How loud is The Cubicle Doorbell, won't it be annoying to other people in the office? The unique 3-position volume selector lets you set the loudness for your particular environment. Normal (for environments with average background noises); Soft (for less active environments); Personal (extra soft for very quiet environments).

Q: What kind of sound does the doorbell make? The Cubicle Doorbell has 12 different sound choices. Chirping birds, Old car horn, "Ding-Dong" doorbell, Sprong, Fading laser, Knocking on door, Fog horn, Big band, "Quack-Quack", Ring tone, Cat meowing and Chimes.

Q: How does The Cubicle Doorbell attach to my cubicle? It comes with double-sided self-adhesive velcro. Simply peel off the protective plastic to expose the adhesive and attach it to any convenient surface on your cubicle entrance. The velcro allows you to easily remove the doorbell so you can take it around the office to show it off :)

Q: What if I don't want to see the person who is ringing The Cubicle Doorbell? Well, you could try to pretend that you don't hear them, but that might not work. We think it's better to shoot at them with the USB Rocket Launcher or Airzooka. Maybe flash them your STFU Beer Stein to give them a hint!

Takes 2 AAA batteries, included. Dimensions are 2.75" x 2.75" x 0.75"


Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Godzilla Kaiju World Wars Board Game

Godzilla Kaiju World Wars Board Game

After a long slumber, the water stirs. Gigan has awoken - and he's hungry. Smelling cooking fish from the town closest to the water, he treads onto land. Alas for the humans, all the cooking fish are in restaurants - restaurants that Gigan begins to destroy and devour. But then a roar echoes from the other side of town. Godzilla is here to fight Gigan and return peace to the Earth. This is just one of the many scenarios you get to play out in Godzilla Kaiju World Wars Board Game!

Godzilla Kaiju World Wars Board Game is all about monster vs. monster (vs. monster vs. monster - as up to 4 players can duke it out) action coupled with city-wide destruction on a game board two feet square! And we mean destruction! See, the buildings are made out of stackable tiles, so you can actually destroy them level by level. And all sorts of other things can happen - radiation can leak out, fires can start, and tanks can move in. Yes, even as you battle it out with other monsters, the humans will fight back, too! Godzilla Kaiju World Wars Board Game brings all out monster war to your table top. But make sure you clear a lot of room, because this game is as epic as a battle between Kaiju should be!

Godzilla Kaiju World Wars Board Game

•A board game that pits monster vs. monster (vs. monster vs. monster) in an epic war of city-destroying proportions.

•This is a massive game, with multiple scenarios, so you'll never get bored.

•Actually build and then destroy (level by level) buildings as you play.

•Includes a ton of stuff:

◦Game board ◦4 fully painted, plastic Kaiju (Godzilla, Rodan, Gigan, and King Ghidorah) ◦4 double-sided Kaiju status cards

◦90 plastic stackable building tiles

◦33 Event cards

◦22 Combat cards

◦25 Action cards

◦11 Info cards

◦19 Kaiju Condition cards

◦2 6-sided dice

◦86 cardboard tokens (Turn Order tokens; Tanks; Personnel Carriers; Gardens; Ponds;

Fire; Radiation Zone markers; Single Story Buildings; and Destruction, Health, and Energy status markers)

◦Rule and scenario book

•Ages: 14 and up

•Dimensions:

◦Kaiju Playing Pieces: 2.375" tall

◦Game Board: 24" square


Monday, March 21, 2016

Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl

Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl

We love goldfish, but alas, we're also lazy and forget to feed the little dudes. And we're ever so tired of all the toilet bowl funerals. That was just a joke to mention toilets, as we would never fail to feed our fishy friends. But what if there was an easier way to enjoy a goldfish without having to worry about food? There is (huzzah!) and it is the Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl.

Playing with your new Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl is super easy. Put fresh batteries into the top, push the base decoration into the bowl, fill the bowl with water, and put the top back on. Tap the top and the fishy "swims" around - looking quite alive. There's even an LED light show that morphs from one color to another for the perfect relaxing fishy mood. All you have to feed your Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl is batteries, and it will love you as much as a piece of plastic can love a human. Forever! Never again will you have to write "RIP Cap'n Goldikins" on your toilet. We salute you, Cap'n.

Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl

Just like a real fish, it "swims around." But unlike a real fish, you never need to feed it! •Real glass bowl - just add batteries and water (both not included).

•Three Modes:

◦Demo - Fish swims for 30 seconds with lights (button must be pressed first).

◦Play - Fish swims for 90 seconds with lights.

◦E.P. - Fish swims for 5 minutes with lights.

•Includes: Glass bowl, fish unit, and base decoration.

•Batteries: 3 x AA (not included).

•Dimensions: approx. 7.5" x 4.5" x 7.9"


Sunday, March 20, 2016

SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet

SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet

Picture this: you are out boating with a friend, when suddenly you see a woman get trapped in branches of a fallen tree. She is struggling to survive, but the water is rough and risky to swim in. But you are wearing your SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet, which you quickly unravel into 14' of paracord. You hold one end and give your friend the other. A quick swim to the trapped woman and you have her in your arms. Your friend then helps haul you in by pulling the paracord. It might sound like fiction, but the above is a true story. A life saved because of a SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet (great job, Mike Harper).

But you might not just save someone else's life, you know. What if you are in a building overtaken by Alan Rickman and his gang and you find yourself on top of a roof? Sure you could always use a firehose to swing to safety, but if you had a SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet, you wouldn't have to worry about improvising. See, these bracelets (which, by the way, you don't have to wear on your wrist - you can attach them to virtually anything) are ready to get you out of trouble. SurvivalStraps Survival Bracelet - because stuff happens, so you might as well be prepared.