GadgetReview

Anybody born in the late 70’s grew up with the awesomeness that was 1980’s GIJoe toys.  In an attempt to capture some of this resurging nostalgia (this summer’s movie), I have scoured the internet to find pics of my favorite GIJoe Vehicles of yesteryear’s past.  It was easy to notice that as the years went by the design got less contemporary and more flashy with the use of brighter colors and an overall lack of plausibility.  My choices in this top ten list are mere reactions to my memories as how I felt about these toys then.  Please enjoy.

10.  GIJoe RAM

This way one of the more simpler but highly remembered vehicles that I know I had.  Released in 82′ it was only $3.  I definitely got my money’s worth and this instantly hit me as soon as I saw the picture.

9. GIJoe APC

Arriving on the scene in 83′ for $9, the GIJoe APC [Amphibious Personnel Carrier] was another simple but effective design in jarring my memory.  Pushing around the living room I imagined barren tundras and sparce landscapes.  I think I might have also brought it to the beach and or the bath tub.

…Continue reading: GadgetReview’s Top Ten G.I.Joe Vehicles From Back In The Day (1982-1986)

Holy expensive iPhone case!  The iWood cobra is crafted from what I hope is some sort of rare and opulent wood.  Better yet, I hope the rain forest experienced extreme deforestation, otherwise I just won’t know how to justify the price tag of $150!  It’s available in two tones: Padouk/Maple and Wenge/Maple.

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Amazon has a great price on the Cobra ESD 7000 6-Band ESD Radar/Laser Detector [B0002TQXJG].  It’s $60 – $25 instant savings + free shipping = $35 shipped!

Features:

• 6-band radar/laser detector
• Alerts of upcoming road work, etc
• Car mounting bracket and cord included

Buy.com is offering the Cobra microTALK LI [6700-2 WX] 22-Mile Radio With Weather for $52 + free shipping = $52 shipped!

Features:

• 22 mile range
• 22 channels, 10 call tones, 2 rechargeable batteries

Once you’re caught on a red-light camera here in LA you’ll do just about anything to avoid another one of these costly tickets.  Hmmm, only if there were a system that could keep you abreast of red-light camera locations and perhaps keep the popo of your tail for doing 45 in a 35? Oh, but there is.  Cobra’s latest flagship radar detectors, the XRS 9960G (pictured) and the XRS R10G include built-in GPS (hence the USB device jammed in its side)  that works in combination with Cobra’s vast database of red-light camera locations and alerts you if you drive within proximity.

Both devices also include OLED displays (1″ and 1.5″ respectively), Cobra’s Super-Xtreme Range Superheterodyne (S-XRS) technology to pick up on the laser and radar guns, and 15-Band detection.

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Electronic Express, via Amazon has the Cobra Electronics PR4200-2WXVP Two Way Radio/18 Mile Range for $60 – $23 instant savings + Free Shipping = $37 Shipped!

Features:

• 72 channel two way radio with 18 mile range
• Weather radio channels, rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries

Buy it: Cobra Electronics PR4200-2WXVP Two Way Radio with 18 Mile Range – $37

Circuit City is offering the Cobra XRS9340 Radar Laser Detector for a discounted price. It’s $80 – 10% coupon (JEALGSLAHS) + Free Shipping = $72 Shipped!

Don’t forget Circuit City’s 10% coupon: JEALGSLAHS

Features:

• 360 degree laser protection
• 12-bands and VG-2 undetectable alert
• Ultrabright display for sunny scenarios
• Safety alerts

Buy it: Cobra XRS9340 Radar Laser Detector – $72