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This marshmallow gun is powered by pump action which can build up enough pressure to blast a marshmallow up to 50 feet. Thats not bad at all and seems like a good laugh to play with. The gun can be quickly reloaded allowing non stop shooting. You can use regular or small marshmallows in the gun.
The marshmallow blaster will set you back $39.95 from Hammacher.
Via: I4U
This globe is a shiny black and chrome device which floats above its stand. It measures 4 inches across and I guess its main purpose is to just fill another gap on your desk so you can play another game when you are bored at work. It comes with a fairly hefty price tag at $137 and plugs in to the mains.
Via: Gizmodo
Various versions can be found at Amazon.
If you have had success financially in life and are not convinced that a luxury Yacht is for you, then you might want to go buy yourself a luxury custom built submarine. The company who produces them is called U.S. Submarines of Portland Ore. According to one source there are now about 100 private subs sneaking through the oceans of the world.
Cost of having your own submarine is anywhere from $12 million up to $80 million depending on size and the features kitted out inside. For a decent sized 10 passenger sub you can expect to pay around $15 million.
I came across this video on youtube today while hunting around. It is for Gran Turismo 5 on the PS3 which is being delayed till some time in 2008 even though it was originally set to be a PlayStation 3 launch title. Never mind, the video makes up for the wait I guess. Another video of GT5 can be found after the jump.
If you like collecting loose change then a smart jar is a good idea to have. As each coin goes through the slot it is counted and then the total amount is displayed on the top of the jar on an LCD screen. The jar is made of plastic with a lid which screws on. Unfortunately it does take away the fun of counting money, although I guess you could use the excuse to still count your change and test that the automatic money counter is doing its job right.
The device requires 2 AA batteries which I am sure will last a long time with LCD being quite low powered.
If you need a sports drink fast then you can check out the sports drink mixer which has the job of mixing and dissolving powders in to the drink. The device is powered by battery and has a button which you press to start the mixing process. The drink can be eaten right from the glass and the glass is also dishwasher friendly and has a spill resistant lid.
The sport drink mixer costs R263.35 in South Africa which is about $38.
A Mecha is a large robotic vehicle which is generally very tall and found in science fiction movies. This one is home made and stands 18 feet tall and has 2 built in flame throwers. This Mech named the NMX04-1A is being created with the idea of practical uses such as construction on land and under water. It is created by a company named Neogentronyx and is only limited by the mind. One of the suggestions is crowd control. I could see a number of people running after this comes stomping towards them.
Video after the jump.
Sony have created an innovative screen which is transparent. It has a glass face and uses a projector to project the image from behind. It does look quite cool, although quite basic at the same time. Speakers are also included which are also transparent which also look quite cool.
I do not have any other details on this at the moment and I am not sure if/when it will be available to buy.
Via: BlogisEverything
This Lego aircraft carrier is the largest Lego model I have seen. It is built with over 200000 individual bricks and was built by Malle Hawking. It weighs over 350 pounds and has working elevators, a hangar, radar dishes and even electrical lights. By far the best idea is the catapult which can be used to launch the Lego Jets. A few more pictures of this lego aircraft carrier beast can be found after the jump.
If you could think of 1 transformer who should be created in to an MP3 player then it is Soundwave. Soundwave is one of the Decepticons (baddies) who is one of the original transformers. He now has been transformed in to an MP3 player costing $100. It isnt a bad price for the novelty idea. It has an SD card slot, headphone jack and regular music controls. Unfortunately it is not available in the UK or US and is only around in Japan. This doesnt stop you importing one though 😉
One final question you probably are asking… yes it does transform.
Via: TechFresh
The Hydro Calculator pictured above is powered by almost any liquid. You can pour water, juice or anything thats liquid in to the power cells and you then have a fully functional calculator. In the box you get the calculator, instructions and fuel applicator.
It works by using the fluid molecules which electrons are extracted from and provide a stream of electricity to power the calculator. The calculator costs $9.95 and is recommended from ages 8+
Via: stevespanglerscience
For those fans of the series Lost on Sky you will be familiar with the Dharma Initiative which is some underground bunker which has a countdown from 108 minutes. Its purpose is to test you and make sure you enter the numbers 4 8 15 16 23 42 in to the computer to prevent disaster. The Lost Widget is a spin off of this which you install on to your Windows or Mac OS desktop and basically every 108 minutes your PC is threatened to die unless you enter the numbers above. Ok, I doubt any damage will be done if you dont… but it is just a bit of fun.
Software Via: LostSeasons
