If the metal detecting sandals weren’t enough to make you a rich man (or woman), then checkout the Metal Detecting Dune Buggy. Gimmick factor aside, the maker claims it can detect iron based metals up to 4-inches below the earth’s surface, which is indicated by a set of flashing lights and beeps. It’s range is limited to 24 feet which probably means you’ll need to stand in the middle and drive spirals around yourself. For a proof positive experience, and you know, to kick your metal hunting sense into drive, they’ve also included a set of fake gold doubloons for you to practice on. Yours for
At some point a sport stops being a sport when there is too much gadgetry in place. Case in point for the Radio-Controlled Feed Boat. Control comes courtesy of a handheld remote that features a 2-inch screen that displays fish saturation, depth and even water temperature. If that’s not good enough, you can even fill its mechanical feed bin with 4lbs of bait and a fishing line that can be triggered remotely with the push of a button. It’s powered by two jet engines, which means no jammed up propellers in seaweed or other watery debris. Night fishing you say? No worries, there’s a high-frequency LED light for attracting even the most reluctant of fishies.
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.
This type of product should be no surprise to anyone. We’ve seen tons of violent toys and figurines from our favorite horror movies, so this Exorcist doll just seems like a logical progression. The most famous demonic possession scene ever can now be yours whenever you need to feel good about yourself. Press a button and watch Regan’s head spin around while demonic sounds and music from the film are played. Now if I had designed this…It would be a bedside alarm clock that would puke on you to wake you up. Easy! Pre-order now for $37
Chinavision really has no shortage of wacky products and this BreakDancing Remote Controlled Stunt Car is a shroomers best friend. The best way to describe this car is to tell you to watch the attached video. It is so flexible and tripped out that I am drooling just to drive one around my living room after a night of cheap whiskey. It’s only $10 and my birthday is on Friday. Shrooms are more expensive than this epileptic disco.
Do you miss Steve? To help fill the massive void created when the CEO left Apple to ‘get better’, you can pick up a stuffed version of him aptly named ‘Plush Jobs’. He’s $28.
Odd but fitting how the product pics feature him bed ridden.
For those of you out there that collect figurines or “action figures”, this Heath Ledger replica should definitely stroke your interest. The foot tall Joker from “The Dark Knight” is mouth splittingly realistic looking, has two heads and a myriad of changeable accessories and outfits. It also has what is called Parallel EyeBall Rolling System with Translucent Iris, so it can watch you better while you sleep.
From Hot Toy’s Movie Masterpiece Deluxe Series, there is no word yet on pricing or exact availability, but it should appear sometime during the end of the summer or early fall. Keep in the box or take out of the box? Record scratch.
Now while my Party Blimp idea is certainly scaled differently, this one would sure be a gas to futz around with. Using programmable lights to spell offensive one liners, this 3 foot RC Party Blimp is just asking to be mistaken as a wayward pinata’ at your next office jamboree. Now only if it could add more cheese to my pizza, crop dusting style! Pizza execs listen up now yah hear! No real specs in regards to speed or altitude, and I’m sure it’s not of the highest construction. Costs $85
If there were ever a product to endorse protective padding, let alone a helmet this would be the one. The Flybar is an ultra powerful pogo stick that rockets its users up to 7 feet in the air, which is more than enough to shatter a bone or ten in your body. Power is derived from massive elastic bands called rubber thrusters, but the bounce is really determined by the rider’s weight and strength. Apparently, the toy, if you wanna call it that, has been around for quite sometime now and starts at $210. Now I just wanna know how many dumb asses have ended up in the ER for performing Jackass wanna be stunts with this thing?
Mattel is struggling these days. That means they gotta do whatever to keep their heads above water. And that apparently means co-branding products that have nothing to with Barbie brand, such as the Jawbone Bluetooth headset. Hard to say, but it looks like the headset is finished in a slight pink finish – I don’t know, you decide.
No word on release or price.
By the way, I love how front and center is ‘Eliminates Noise’. I find that so ironic.
