While I wouldn’t consider myself a Star Wars geek, I don’t agree with messing with stuff that works and the design of R2D2 worked. I don’t know that I approve of R2D2 turning transparent, but a RC R2D2 with a light saber remote is still a pretty cool toy. Oh, I am so conflicted over [...]
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[ July 31st, 2008 ] ... [ C. S. Magor ]Transparent R/C R2D2 Seems Wrong
Back to the Future II Hoverboard Up For Grabs
Back to the Future was one of the defining movies of my generation and that is why I was intrigued to see that one of the hoverboards that was used in Back to the Future II is up for auction on the Bay on August 1. The hoverboard is constructed from wood with a rotating [...]
A Team RC Black Van, The Coolest R/C Toy Ever?
The A Team black GMC van is now the R/C toy to pwn all others. I can’t think of too many vehicles that are cooler than the famous black and red van. It is awesome, regardless of the actual mediocrity of the series - you can’t put a price on memories.
Price: $60 [Firebox via Oh [...]
Money to Burn Fire Starters Let You Party Like an Ostentatious Jerk
You don’t need a fireplace to enjoy Money to Burn Fire Starters, you could pull these out at a barbecue or use them to spark up a cigar. If you are malicious enough, tell your friends that their money worries are over and they can go out and quit their jobs tomorrow because you will [...]
Scalextric 8-Lane Race Kit Fun For You and a Whole Bunch of Friends
British slot car manufacturer Scalextric makes some incredibly cool stuff. If you like your slot cars and you want to build your own track, you could do a lot worse. This 8-lane set up, which you can rent not buy, gives a good idea of what is possible with their track parts. This thing has [...]
