Thanks to a giant leap in technology, old-school point and click USB missile firing systems will never be the same. The new USB Webcam Rocket Launcher will now give pranksters the newly added feature of being able to control remote missile launching systems via webcam…
Sometimes the most ridiculously drawn out arguments come over the silliest things -- like what to eat. Every week or so, after the long workdays have beaten us down, my friend will dig into the sidetable drawer and fan out all of the delivery menus with a sigh and…
The persistent need to communicate is rescued by persistence of vision with the Spacewriter, leaving your messages floating in mid air as you move the pocket-sized unit from side to side. If you've ever tried to grab someone's attention at a club or shout…
The classic theremin, with its haunting tones and seemingly mystical playability, has just been taken to a new level with this Matryomin QT, originally made for the Matryomin in Russia. Created by Japanese thereminist Masami Takeuchi, the QT is a single 8.5"…
As the snow starts falling this weekend, thoughts turn to all of the great things the big white dump brings -- building snowmen, hot chocolate with a fluffy marshmallow cover, snow days and sledding. Growing up in the Rockies, kids worked with just about anything they…
What could be cooler than your own personal remote control mini helicopter? How about two Battling Helicopters that let you and a friend battle for supreme mini helicopter air supremacy! Take to the air from the palm of your hand then use the shoulder buttons on…
Even if you're not the crossword type, you can bet there's someone in your life who spends every day on the metro working out the puzzle on the back page or carries around their own crossword book for downtime mental aerobics. When my brother was in grad school, he…
Your mom was right, great things do come in small packages -- especially when it involves hijacking the TV at your local bar whenever you feel like it. Here's the tiny Ninja Remote, ready and able to take over all major brands of TV sets with a push of a button without…
This hi-tech ball of hate brings a fresh spin on the old classic hot potato. Just like in the original your goal is to not get stuck with the ball but this time around there are real consequences. As you may have already figured out from the name, the "shock…
Here's an easy way to improve your swing -- without an hourly fee -- and a great gift for your family golf lover. The go-anywhere Gyro Golf Grip and Powerball let you work on your grip, range and accuracy whenever the mood strikes (or you're bored out of your skull at…
How many Freudian slips does it take to get to the sugary center of his head? Ask your mother, or try it out yourself with Watermelon Flavored Sigmund Freud Head Pops from (who else) Archie McPhee. Now ol' Sigmund comes on a 4" plastic sick ready to take on your…
Admit it, you loved staring up at the stars when you were a kid and still remember the first constellation you ever learned to identify. Unfortunately, all grown up and living in cities, it's gotten harder and harder to get your stargazing on without driving for miles…