Mini Droid Arrives from Japan to Amaze Star Wars Fanboys Everywhere

Remember that kid who lived down the street from you who owned like every Star Wars action figure in existence? He even had one of those cool Grandmothers who knew everything about Star Wars and bought him that giant AT-AT for his birthday. When you went over to his house he would force you to play with Greedo and forbid you from touching any of his other toys. Meanwhile you had to search for leftover change in vending machines just to scrape up enough action figure money to buy the slave girl version of Leia and Boba Fett. If you’re anything like us the whole experience left you mentally scarred for years… causing you to lust after every Star Wars goodie available and have recurring fantasies of your girlfriend in a bikini chained to a huge green slug. Sad.

Now that you have money and a real job you can show up that damn Star Wars action figure hoarding brat. This R/C R2-D2 Action Figure is like a Star Wars fanboy’s wet dream come true. The size of a regular action figure, this tiny droid is fully controllable from the included lightsaber remote. Authentic R2-D2 sounds, turning head and red LED eye complete the package. No more playing with your old skool Star Wars figures by shaking them and talking in a funny voice, this is the real deal… and we don’t kid when it comes to Star Wars. We would have killed for this little R2 gem as a kid and it’s still pretty damn cool as an adult.

Product Features

• Action Figure sized R2-D2 drives across your desk, controlled by the included Lightsaber remote.
• Make R2 go forward, or turn reverse in a circle
• Realistic Sounds, Turning Head and Red LED eye complete the effect
• Infrared Control Technology
• Button Style Batteries Included
• Imported from Japan
• Fully Licensed Star Wars Collectable

Price: $29.99 Buy here: ThinkGeek.com

Virtual Wrist-Based ROCK from Japan

Want to be a guitar rock god but don’t fancy all those boring parts… like practicing. Well now you can wail with a screaming speed-metal solo like the best of them with the Air Musician Virtual Guitar using a minimum of skill. Simply strap the Air-Musician to your wrist, push the button to select a song and begin strumming. Every time you move your wrist you automatically play the next chord in the song. With a bit of rhythm you’ll be playing so well your friends will think you took a crash course with Steven Tyler and bought yourself an invisible guitar.

Product Features

• Virtual wrist based guitar lets you play “air guitar”
• Five built in songs:
  • Black Night – Deep Purple
  • Smoke on the Water – Deep Purple
  • Walk This Way – AeroSmith
  • 20th Century Boy – T-Rex
  • Are You Gonna Go My way – Lenny Kravitz
• Every time you strum, you play another chord in the song
• Adjustable strap fits any size wrist
• Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included)
• Imported from Japan. Made by MegaHouse.

Price: $19.99 Buy here:ThinkGeek.com

The forces of earth, fire and water create an amazing kinetic sculpture.

• Emulates the action of an erupting volcano
• Changing light patterns with multi-colored effects
• Mesmerizing visual display
• Includes motion beads and multi-colored LED lights
• Fully sealed and enclosed – no leakage
• 1-year limited manufacturer’s warranty
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Approved. UL is the worldwide trusted source for product compliance

This fascinating sculpture in perpetual motion brings the forces of nature indoors.

Price: $24.99 Buy here: Nature’s Fire Color-Changing Volcano

Let your heart warm your hands

Being cold isn’t fun. Vampires know this. That’s one of the reasons they drink blood – to keep warm. Well, to celebrate the joys of being a vampire and to help keep your hands warm this winter, we bring you the perfectly named Heart Hand Warmer. But unlike most hand warmers, this one you can use over and over again. And, you don’t have to pop it in the microwave to heat up.

The magic with the heart hand warmer is in the metal disc you see inside it. All you do is click the disc back and forth a few times and you’ll see the clearish gel inside become opaque. As the opaqueness spreads, so does the heat! It’s a crazy chemical reaction which we like to call AWESOME! Seriously, the pretty red gel is a supersaturated solution. Bending the disc starts an exothermic crystallization of the gel (i.e. it goes opaque and gets hot). And when it loses its warmth, all you have to do is wrap it in a towel and throw it into boiling water for about 15-20 minutes and the Heart Hand Warmer resets itself. Once it cools off from its boiling bath, it is ready to be used again. A great, fun way to keep your fingers warm this winter. Got a chilly butt? Then slip it in your back pocket. Just be careful when you sit down.

Dimensions: approx 3.75″ wide

Added Bonus: You can pop the heart hand warmer in the fridge for a few hours and use it as a cooling pack too!

Price: $5.99 Buy here: ThinkGeek.com

One potato, two potato, three potato . . . FRAK!

History lesson, boys and girls; everyone take their seats. In 1539, people were bored and poor. One day, Filius Giles of North Southwesteasternshire thought of a great way to pass the time. He took a chunk of lead (called a “pohtaytoh” by blacksmiths of the time) and heated it up. Gathering some friends, he dipped the pohtaytoh in lard with his tongs and threw it to his closest friend. The lard began melting away as each person threw it to another, hoping not to get burned by the “hot pohtaytoh.” Apparently, everyone had a blast, and the game has survived today.

And now Hot Pohtaytoh has evolved into the Shock Ball. The Shock Ball plays just like the classic game – with one major alteration. This ball doesn’t want you to win. It wants you to drop it and lose. And to get you to drop it, the Shock Ball (as you probably have guessed) shoots out random electrical shocks (and lights up to make the experience more enjoyable). If you can hold onto the Shock Ball, you will quickly become the Shock Ball Champ. And everyone will know you have nerves of steel and a very unique hairstyle (you know, from all the shocks). Shocking fun for everyone.

The Shock Ball is approx. 2.5″ in diameter,has an auto off function (for a modicum of safety), and uses 2 AAA batteries (not included).

Warning: The Product Emits An Electric Shock. Keep out of reach of children. Not suitable for those under the age of 14. This is a novelty item, not a toy. May interfere with electrical devices such as pacemakers.

Price: $14.99 Buy here: ThinkGeek.com

Hot Plasma Simulation

The Japanese love the Aurora Borealis. It is said, according to Japanese myth, that a child conceived underneath the fiery plasmas undulating in the Earth’s magnetosphere will find great fortune. While I’m not sure that high-energy plasma slamming into the magnetic field of the earth funneling down towards the poles and expelling billions of electron-volts into the rarified air creating undulating ropes of pale colorful light can enhance the temporally-unrealized wealth of beings first meeting mitosis, but it certainly can result in spectacular run-on sentences… er, I mean, pretty lights.

The Aurora Palette uses three colored LEDs and frosted lenses to project twisting swirling misty lights on your wall or ceiling. Four triple-a batteries power it for hours and hours (up to 20). The controls are simple – On, Off, and Timer – which auto-shuts off after 30, 60, 90 and 120 minute intervals.

Plus, the lamp is hinged, so if you don’t feel like craning your neck to stare at the lightshow on the ceiling, you can tilt it vertically, and project on the wall instead. Pretty!

Specifications

• Size: H13 x W18.5 x D11 cm
• Takes 4 AA batteries (not included)

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Is Wonderbeings a word? We are gonna say ‘sure, why not?’ If you disagree, please politely put your complaint into the nearest bit bucket. Now then, back to the Wonderbeings that are Cube World digital stick-people.

What is Cube World?
Well, to explain it using the manufacturer’s slogan, Cube World is simply, ‘Stick People Sticking Together’. That’s not a bad first pass, but we are going to go one better and give you the inside scoop on just how interesting Cube World really is. Forget about Tamagotchis, these things are function before cute. But cute is present, trust us. Cube World is a complex community of digital people who live in boxes. They each have their own behavior set. The boxes they live in have magnetic contacts on four sides (conduits we might say) so that they might connect with other Cube World folks. When connected Cube World folks interact with one another in amazing ways. It’s that simple. And complex. And therein lies the fundamental pleasure with Cube World.

They have free will!
You can use the included motion sensors to shake ‘em up a bit or even use the buttons to play games with each individual Cube World figure. But that’s not the fun part. The real fun is getting Cube World folks to interact by simply connecting one cube to another. When connected, you might find that one guy wants to move into the next cube for a while. What will he do? It all depends! They will start to interact most definitely. They are social creatures and will want to interact with one another and you’ll get to watch as they explore different ways to connect. Whip might try to wrangle Scoop’s dog to his Cube, and Dodger might toss his ball to Slim between Cubes. Nobody knows exactly what’s gonna happen when. And whenever you think you really know what’s going on, just move one cube to a different position, reconnect and you’ll be amazed yet again. Endless hours of happiness are bound to ensue.

Choose between SIX different sets:
Series 1

• Dodger/Whip – Dodger(red) has a ball. Whip(yellow) has a rope.
• Slim/Scoop – Slim(purple) has a stick. Scoop(orange) has a dog.

Series 2

• Handy/Dusty – Handy(blue) is a handyman. Dusty(yellow) has a spraycan.
• Mic/Hans – Mic(purpleyish) is a musician. Hans(blue-green) is a bodybuilder (ja!).

Series 3

• Chief/Sparky – Chief(transparent blue) is a policeman. Sparky(transparent red) is a firefighter.
• Toner/Dash – Toner(smoke) is an office worker. Dash(transparent green) works in the mail room.

New Cube World Playsets!

• Block Party – Invite all your Cube World citizens to party hearty!
• Global Getaway – Life is hard for the Cubies, give them a chance to relax!

Batteries are included. This is your chance. Rule your own Cube World and bring balance to the natural world.

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Infectuously Cute Plush Microbes!

Your choice of:

• Cough (Bordetella pertussis)
  Coughs aren’t just for smokers anymore — now anybody can get one!
• Brain Cell (Neuron)
  The more brain cells you have, the smarter you are.
• Fat Cell (Adipocyte)
  With our little personal trainer around, you’ll always be watching your weight.
• Herpes (Herpes Simplex Virus 2)
  Breaking out is hard to do. Learn the facts.
• Malaria (Plasmodium falciparum)
  The tropics have coconuts, soft beaches, clear water, shiny fish, colorful birds, steel drums, umbrella drinks. And Malaria.
• Rabies (Rabies Virus)
  Your pets will be foaming at the mouth to get one of our Rabies dolls.
• Mange (Sarcoptes scabei)
  Who you calling mangy? I’m just along for the ride! Find out more.
• Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)
  A bad relationship can break your pets’ heart. But they’ll love this little worm!
• Salmonella (Salmonella typhimurium)
  Which came first: the chicken, or the egg — or the Salmonella bacteria?
• The Plague – black death (Yersinia pestis)
  Improved hygiene and readily available antibiotics keep this bad boy at bay. But what a history.
• Mad Cow Disease(Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy)
  When bovine prions stampede the wrong way, everyone says Moo! (Each doll has its own unique pattern.)
• E. Coli(Escherichia coli)
  Everyone’s welcome at a barbecue. Or are they?
• Head Lice(Pediculus capitis)
  Having a lousy day? We’ve got a solution. Scratch your head, and try guess what it is!
• Sleeping Sickness(Trypanosoma brucei)
  Are you tired? Working too hard? Feeling a bit cranky? Do you think you might have sleeping sickness? This little fellow will sing you a lullaby you’ll never forget.
• Acne/Pimple (Propionibacterium acnes)
  Got a blemish? Give our little fellow a big squeeze, and you’re sure to feel better!
• The Pox/Syphillis (Treponema pallidum)
  Don’t let a pox end up on your house — or anyone else’s house. The more you know, the better for everyone’s real estate.
• The Clap/Gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae)
  One of the most common venereal diseases, Gonorrhea can be easily cured — or avoided. Know the risks.
• Flesh Eating Disease (Steptococcus pyogenes)
  Caused by the same microbe responsible for strep-throats, Flesh Eating can put you on a diet — fast.
• Bad Breath – Halitosis (Porphorymonas gingivalis)
  Oral malodor is no laughing matter. But don’t give spicy foods all the credit. Microbes deserve their share of the glory, too. Make someone smile (as long as they’ve brushed first.)
• Common Cold (Rhinovirus)
  Billions of people a year catch the cold. Now you can get one too — without getting sick! Learn all about the Common Cold with this cuddly companion.
• Flu (Orthomyoxvirus)
  This guy may not look too tough, but don’t let his cute looks fool you! Once he and his friends show up you’re in for a pretty lousy time. Learn about his weaknesses so you can avoid unwanted encounters.
• H.I.V.(Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
  Not cute in any sense, This plush microbe seeks to educate those about the deadly virus that destroys CD4 or T-helper cells.
• Mono – Kissing Disease (Epstein-Barr Virus)
  A kiss is just a kiss — unless she’s around! 95% of the population has encountered this sweetie pie. Just think of all the fun you can have giving Mono to somebody without all the medical complications!
• Sore Throat (Streptococcus)
  No one likes having a sore throat, unless it’s a Giantmicrobe! Find out what makes Streptococcus bacteria more than just your average sore throat virus.
• Stomach Ache(Shigella)
  Having a stomach ache can be loads of fun … if it’s a Giantmicrobe, of course! (And this one will tell you how to keep his friends away.)
• Ulcer(Helicobater pylori)
  Guess what? Stress doesn’t cause ulcers — microbes do! But we guarantee that this little guy will give your most stressed out pal a laugh.
• Beer Yeast(Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
  Come and get it! This microbe is a baker, and a brewer — and a scientist to boot. Pretty amazing! Learn about the secrets to its success.
• Ebola(Ebola Virus)
  Since its discovery in 1976, Ebola has become the T. Rex of microbes. Share the love!
• BookWorm(Anobium punctatum)
  Do you have a favorite bookworm? We do! And our book-lover is sure to interest just about any bibliophile.

Each 5-7 inch plush microbe comes with a instructional card that includes an actual picture of the microbe along with information about the microbe in its natural environment.

Price: $7.99 Buy here: ThinkGeek.com