Gizmo-Central » Toy Gizmos http://www.gizmo-central.com Bringing you cool and crazy gizmos! Fri, 14 May 2010 21:04:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Geek out with a replica Trek Old Series Tricorder http://www.gizmo-central.com/toy-gizmos/geek-out-with-a-replica-trek-old-series-tricorder/ http://www.gizmo-central.com/toy-gizmos/geek-out-with-a-replica-trek-old-series-tricorder/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 21:04:51 +0000 GizMike http://www.gizmo-central.com/?p=1296 Replica Star Trek old series tricorder
Move over, Spock! If you've ever wanted to pretend you're on an episode of the old series of Star Trek, you'll be super-excited about this replica tricorder. Read-on for more details...

If you're a Trekkie, or maybe know someone who is, there's a good chance this replica tricorder will perk your Vulcan ears up. It's based upon the Star Trek original series, and as such, features a classic 23rd century design. It's powered by some very old fashioned normal, Earth-style AA batteries to produce the various bleeps and bloops you'll instantly recognize as ST:TOS.

The replica tricorder is $40 or so and if you really want to geek-out, you can grab a matching Star Trek phaser and communicator set. Just don't let the jocks see you or you might get beat up!

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Teach your kids about long lines, grumpy people, and the wonderful world of modern air travel with this amazing security checkpoing playset!

Airline travel has become such a chore these days. First there's the ticket prices and extra fees for those wanting to take some clothes in a suitcase rather than run around naked on their vacation. And, of course, you have the security checkpoints - everyone's favorite place to remove your shoes, walk on filthy floors, throw-out your unopened can of Coke, and wait in slow-moving lines for ages.

Now, you can prepare your children for such enjoyment using the Playmobil Security Check Point playset! The set includes a couple TSA agent play-people as well as a hurried traveler who just wants to get to her destination. Your kids can run the luggage through the mini X-ray scanner and push the traveler through the metal detector.

However, the real treasure in this toy is the reader reviews. Make sure to check-out the Playmobil Security Check Point for $55 or so and scroll-down for the reviews.

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Mmmm... Star Wars and Lego... Like peanut butter and chocolate! If you're into Star Wars Lego sets, this is the absolute hands-down ultimate Millennium Falcon boxed Lego set you can buy!

Lego has had a long-running license to produce Star Wars themed toys. This led to a plethora of spaceship looking kits and Darth Vader style "minifigs" which are lusted after by both Lego collectors and Star Wars fans everywhere. However, it seems that Lego has decided to take the Star Wars series to a new level with the Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon set!

The Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon set includes over 5,000 Lego pieces making it the largest set ever produced. In those 5,000 pieces, you'll find an extending boarding ramp, five minifigs (Luke, Leia, Han, Chewy, and Obi-wan), ultra detailed laser cannons and ship interiors, and even an official collector's display card. Once you manage to assemble everything, your Lego Millennium Falcon will be over 33 inches long and 22 inches wide!

Collect all of your gift-cards from the holidays and grab the massive Lego Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon for the massive price of $400 (a $100 discount over the Lego store). Just don't let the kids play with it and lose the pieces before you get the chance to build it at least once!

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You can own the neighborhood with this snowball gun which makes and launches snowballs up to 50 feet!

When I was a kid, we had to make our own snowballs. We also had to throw them -- using our arms! Oh the agony!

Well, kids today have it incredibly easy in many areas and now, they don't have to endure the painful process of packing a snowball and throwing it. They can use money to basically have it done for them!

This Snowball Launcher packs up to three softball-sized snowballs at once. Simply place snow into the forming chambers, press the lever, and the icy projectiles are formed into perfect spheres ready to launch. Then, simply take one of the snowballs and place it into the launching chamber and the elastomeric bands launch the snowball up to 50 feet!

Purchase the Snowball Launcher for only $30 for your kids. Ahh, who am I kidding? I know you want it to blast that annoying next door neighbor's kid who keeps throwing things into your yard. Don't worry, I won't tell!

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Are you a bit short on space for a full-size arcade motorcycle racing game? Or maybe you're not quite ready to spend $14,000 on a game for your kids. No matter - here's your answer!

Anyone who's been in an arcade in the last few years knows that the trend has been to have "realistic" video games, such as motorcycle racing games where you actually sit on a fiberglass model bike and lean it left and right to play the game.

The problem with these arcade machines is that they're huge, heavy, and expensive! For a motorcycle simulator game, you're easily looking at 600 pounds or more and for something relatively modern, a staggering $14,000 pricetag for the machine! :o

So, for most people, their kids will just have to do without... or will they?

For $30, you can get this inflatable "motorbike" for your 3+ year olds to ride while playing a moto-cross style game. It plugs into your TV and give racing sounds while your future racer zooms around the course using the built-in handlebars. Not bad, and for most kids, it'll do the trick.

Get the Inflatable moto-cross video game setup for $30. If your kids aren't easily fooled and/or you're rich, feel free to shop the games below instead!

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What little boy wouldn't jump all over the opportunity to get one of these riding tractors to use in the local sandbox?

When I was a kid, I had a pedal-powered tractor which my grandpa restored for me. It was a replica of a tractor you'd find on a farm and I loved it. I rode that toy tractor all over the place, despite it's heavy, all-metal weight from being made many decades ago.

Today, kids like things more complicate and gadget-laden. It's a by-product of your modern society. Thus, a normal riding tractor may not keep you kid entertained. However, this Caterpillar Backhoe Tractor is sure to light the fire in any little boy's eye (and maybe even some girls!)

The tractor features a working bucket scoop and backhoe. There are even those feet things that stick-out on the sides to keep it from tipping-over. The best thing? It's entirely kid-powered and needs no batteries or other consumables.

Get your kid the Caterpillar Backhoe Riding Tractor for $170 and get them outdoors and away from those infernal video games, dagnabbit!

[Thanks BigAl]

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Yo yo yo! If regular Matchbox type toy cars are not representative of the neighborhoods you roll in, check these out and see if they are a better match!

It seems that the urban (ghetto) lifestyle is getting more and more "hip" every day. First it was buying jeans with holes, then wearing homie pants down around your knees, and now, it's cool to have a burned toy car.

If you (or your kid) likes model cars, you may already be tired of the Porsches, Ferrarris, and the other cars typically portrayed in these toys. So, add these unique, artistically burned Matchbox mods to your collection and feel a bit more connected to the common man. Choose from The Joy ridden 2-door Hatchback, The Mini Van/Insurance Scam and The Petrol Bombed Jeep -- each has been lovingly burned by hand to give you a unique, one-of-a-kind collectible!

Grab your own Urban Collectible car for $50. I guess "art" isn't cheap...

[Thanks PopGadget]

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Individually, the Transformers toys and Star Wars toys are pretty cool. But, like peanut butter and chocolate tasting better together, combining these two techie toy categories leads to an off-the-scale dorkalicious result!

If Darth Vader was a Transformer, what do you think he'd fold into? Definitely not a lame truck or car -- perhaps the Death Star itself?

That's exactly what this Deluxe Death Star Transformer does! Folded-up, the toy is model of the Death Star, complete with minor details and even that dent/dish-thing. Work a bit of your Transformers magic on the sphere, and in a few short moments, you have a Dart Vader action figure who's ready to kick some Rebel butt with his light sabers!

Unfortunately, the Deluxe Death Star Transformer is still in the pre-order stage, but when it's available, you'll be prying $50 out of your wallet for a little holiday present for yourself I'll bet!

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This table-top shooting arcade forgoes the standard duck targets in favor of something more novel: floating ball targets!

Unlike most shooting arcade games which use standard targets that are simply knocked-over when you hit them, this Hovering Target Shooting Game will give you a bit more exercise as you chase the targets around the room after hitting them. You see, the targets are foam balls which float in mid-air on a cushion of air!

The toy gun shoots suction-cup tipped foam darts and automatically loads the next dart when you pull the slider. The target has five air jets which can be adjusted to hold the foam ball targets at your preferred height. A storage drawer holds the targets when not in use.

Get your own Hovering Target Shooting Game for $40 and take it to the office for some fun. Or, I guess you could buy it for a kid's gift, but where's the fun in that?

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Yep - the craze with miniature radio control toys is no longer confined to helicopters and planes. Now, you can buy a remote controlled horse!

There's certainly no shortage of those tiny remote control toys which charge from the transmitter and run for about 10-15 minutes. Typically, they are micro helicopters or little airplanes.

Well, if you're more of a land person or animals are your thing, you can play too. These tiny remote controlled horses have the usual remote control functionality: left, right, forward. The difference is that they don't use wheels - they actually "run", although I'd classify it more as "directional jiggling". You can race up to four of the horses at once and you can even get a little track to hold your races on.

Each horse/rider is $40 and the track is another $90. Definitely not cheap, but who knows? If you can find some sucker friends to race against while betting (and give them weak batteries), you might be able to pay it off!

[Thanks]

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