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Parrot Digital Messaging Light Switch Cover

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

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As the holiday gets closer I’m finding it hard to spotlight serious gadgets, so heres a goofy one that fits the mood.

Its a digital voice recorder built into a light switch cover. When you turn on a light the message you recorded will play.

Surprise your friends, family, or co-workers with a “special” message when they turn on the light switch!

This Digital Messaging Switch Plate is easy to attach to a wall and lets you record a short message and hear it back via its built-in speaker. Flip either switch and your message plays back!

Space for two (2) flip switches
Built-in speaker
Operates on four (4) “AAA” batteries (included and pre-installed)
One-touch record mode up to 20 seconds
Easy to install (no wiring, replaces existing light switch cover)
Parrot Lock (lock or change your message as often as you want)
LED light

Cool - and mostly goofy - you can find them HERE for only $12.97

Friday Fun Christmas Gadget - Animated Tree Face

Friday, December 7th, 2007

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Just what you need to scare the crap outa party goers at your next holiday bash. Once they are done with the shock and horror of the tree singing - then their in for hours of fun.

You tie this silly looking face into your tree - so it looks like its part of it. Its motion activated so it waits silently for an unsuspecting passerby and then either lets loose with some jokes or funny songs.

Know what the best part is ? You can use the included microphone to record your own messages!

Uses 4 AA batteries. And for only $19.98 how could anyone resist?

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Echo Bot

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

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This is evil genius - Introducing Echo Bot, the bug-eyed alien with a message. What message? That’s for you to know and passers-by to find out, because this wacky thingamabob is actually a stealth voice messenger that can insult, serenade or freak-out anyone who triggers its motion sensor.

For the office or elsewhere this is sure to freak out and eventually annoy all that come into contact with it.

Simply record your message (up to 10 seconds) in Echo Bot’s rear mic, position the strange little critter wherever you fancy and wait. As soon as an unsuspecting victim passes within a meter of Echo Bot’s eyeball sensor, the recording is activated. ‘Hey, get away from my desk, loser!’

Irresistible ! The folks at Firebox have sold out of the things - you can find ‘em HERE
in singles and packs of 6 - I don’t know if they ship to the states ? If anyone knows of these things carried in the US market - let me know. I’ll bet ThinkGeek will be carrying these before long.

Cap Blaster Blowgun

Monday, September 24th, 2007

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I was gonna save this for the Friday fun gadget feature but I couldn’t wait - its just too cool.

Before shooting each suction cup-tipped, foam dart, you load a cap into each one. When the dart sticks to your target, the cap explodes with a load crack. Sometimes you can even see a spark.

Check out this video of it in action

You can get one at ThinkGeek for a mere $14.99!

Dot Creator Pixelated Animator

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

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Have a time where you are going to be insanely bored? This odd device might just be your best friend.

First step, draw frame one. Next step? If you guessed draw frame two, you are correct. Lucky thing, though, the Dot Creator will let you copy an entire frame, so you don’t have to redraw the entire picture each time. Then frame three, then four, etc. Animate it and watch your hero run, or your spaceship blast off, or your fist give someone the middle finger.

Oddly cool though admittedly completely useless :-)

found at Thinkgeek

Cubicaller, The Cubicle Doorbell

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

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A doorbell for you cubicle - yep, if your boss lets you get away with it - you can have something that makes your cube life just a bit more fun.

12 different sounds can be selected - from a Cat meow to a Laser.

Yeh, we all don’t need one… and thats what makes it kinda cool.

For $12.00 though I think its an affordable mistake - and you could use it at home too - need a doorbell for your room?

You can get yours HERE

Just Plain Silly - PC Easy Bake Oven

Monday, August 6th, 2007

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Hey - can you read this Cd rom?

“No I have two pizza rolls cooking and I’m at max power”

It fits in a 5 1/4″ drive bay and plugs right into your power supply with the included Molex connector. Also included is “PC Ez-Cook”, the open-source oven controller software with hundreds of easy and creative recipes for your PC Ez-Bake oven, and even a fuzzy-logic cooking control system to precisely measure the doneness of your cake, cookie, or cheese souffle. The PC Ez-Bake oven can even be used to cook your Pop Tarts, Bagel Bites, or any tiny or flat food.

Ok- silly but almost tempting enough to get and install into your workstation. - just dont try making popcorn :-)

30 bucks over at Thinkgeek

Friday Fun Gadget - Programmable LED License plate

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

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With the License Plate Billboard, you can let other motorists know what you’re thinking with the push of the included remote control button. Store up to 4 separate messages or one long message up to 120 characters and have them scroll across the 147 LED lights of your billboard. Made of stainless steel, the License Plate Billboard is durable, easy to install and sure to attract attention on the freeways.

For only $49.95 its worth the price of the ticket :-)

Grab one in red or blue HERE

Friday Fun Gadget - Farting Butt Bank

Friday, June 29th, 2007

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It must be that magical day at the end of the week again, as todays gadgets title has the words butt and fart.

I’d save a few more nickels just to hear the bank fart, and I’m sure kids would too.

6 different real long fart sounds - runs on 3 AA batteries.

and can you believe it? It’s on sale! - you can get one for only $13.49 HERE

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Electronic Fly Catcher

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

Currently I think this might be UK only - but I’m sure it’ll be available elsewhere.

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The fly catcher is an electronic fly-swatting device based on the idea of the Venus fly trap. The Fly Catcher is not just a talking point, it actually catches flies.

Each unit comes with a packet of non-toxic bait (more can be purchased as required) which is hidden inside the mouth of the trap. The bait attracts the fly, which crosses two sensors as it walks down the surface of the jaws. These sensors activate the jaws which then snap shut, killing the fly humanely. Once swatted the mouth re-opens with a burp, indicating it is ready for the next fly.

And it burps!?!? Where can I get one?

I love it - More Details HERE

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Friday fun - Disco Ball Alarm Clock

Friday, May 11th, 2007

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Oh, I can’t see this annoying anyone else in the room :-) - and maybe thats the perfect reason to get one. When the digital display hits the set alarm time – the disco ball has got it all goin’ on! The ball begins to boogie, with different colored lights dancing around the room to the retro disco beat!

You could rub it in even more if you sprung up outa bed and yelled ” I’ve got Monday morning fever!”

heh, - it’s $29.95 and you can buy it HERE

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Friday Fun Gadget - Shocking Stapler !

Friday, May 4th, 2007

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This gadget is pure silly good fun. Use this stapler and get a goodly shock. How goodly? I quote “Not to used by Children, The Elderly, Pregnant Women those with heart issues, those on a Pacemaker.

You could leave it around the house or office for entertainment… in fact I’d love to see a video of innocent people getting whacked by this.

Best of all its a steal at $2.75

Have a Good Weekend and happy Cinco De Mayo !

Rob

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Easter Gadget Fun

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

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You know how hard it is to find an Easter related gadget? Pretty darn tough - but I found one and its kinda neat - maybe even you could use these year round. How about a rechargeable egg shaped color changing wireless light ? Here’s the sellers description….

Watch in amazement as they change from one colour to the next. The egg can be lifted from their recharging base and placed anywhere around the house or outdoors.
They are lot safer to use than traditional candles with the added benefit of coloured lighting that lasts up to 6 hours when fully charged. No batteries or wires required.

Only $19.99
but admittedly its from Australia - so shipping might just get ya :-)

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Talking Toilet Roll

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

You record a message of your choice - or any sound for that matter… and when someone gets some toilet paper the spinning of the roll causes the sound to be played back. Just think of the fun you could have!

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Order it from Bim Bam Bannana for $45.00 and have it in 2-4 days.

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