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Best Things to Buy in August
Lifehacker’s Best Times to Buy Anything chart is one of the coolest things around. It breaks down the peak times to save money on purchases month by month, showing you when you should buy particular items – from big ticket pictures to pantry goods.
So what’s on the chart for August? Older computers, camping supplies, toys, linens, storage bins, and wine.
This doesn’t mean you need to run out today and stock up on these things. However, if you are in the… More »
The New 2010 Star Wars AT-AT Toy
Growing up I was (and still am) a huge STAR WARS toy fan. I absolutely love collecting STAR WARS toys and playing with them. I remember one year around Christmas a friend of mine was going to sell me his extremely beat-up AT-AT for $8. His little brother had even taken a permanent marker and colored all over it. But I HAD to have it! Little did I know that my mom had already purchased the limited edition version of… More »
He’s using an old Jedi mind trick
Uncle Milton Industries, a manufacturer of science-based toys, is about to unveil a first: a toy that interacts directly with your brain. Available this August for about $120, the Star Wars Force Trainer lets you levitate a ball using only your mind. Seriously!
The toy works by reading the beta waves from your brain with a wireless headband attachment. The main part of the toy features a ping-pong ball in a clear tube and a fan underneath that allows it to… More »
Mega Man, Custom Made Men In Action
No man in Mega Man series comes close to these custom made, GI Joe-like, hunky punky Gutsman and Fireman. With different parts from different toy figures stitched together (Fireman’s head from Resolute Destro, body from Maverick, Wolverine Origins, head flame from Marvel Universe Mrs Marvel), they look even better than the Strawberry Shortcake or retro Care Bears.
The only drawback is that you can’t find these awesomess men in your regular toys department.
Via & Image: Hisstank | Go Nintendo… More »
Old Skool NES Controller Storage Box
Gaming can be green such as playing video games in a dark room (save electricity but not good for the eyes), borrow the latest games from your rich cousin or just like this, a simple old skool NES controller that is transformed into a storage box. Smallish things such as keys, pins and paper clips are kept neat and tidy.
I believe DIY will not be much of a chore.
Image | Via: Geeky Gadgets… More »
Chinese Horoscope MP3 Players
A little background…the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig are the twelve animals of the Chinese horoscope or Chinese zodiac (I happened to be the goat).
These Chinese horoscope 2GB MP3 players from Shangai Donya or Evergreen can match your Chinese sign, play 5 hours of music and announce to the world what animal you are at the same time. 2860 yen ($30) for one.
Where To Buy:
GeekStuff4U {Chinese Horoscope MP3 Player}
Image: GeekStuff4U… More »
Retro Nintendo Game Boy Collection
Game Boy is not forgotten as there are collectors like Rez who owns a Famitsu 500 Special Edition, a 1989 DMG-01, an Astro Boy that was only available in Osamu Tezuka’s (the father of Atomic Boy) museum and more.
Looks really awesome.
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See Gears of War action figures in all their plastic glory
Remember the Gears of War action figures that are due in stores in late spring? You get to see them again in all their plastic glory, from Comic-Con no doubt. The detail in these toys is amazing. Like I complained earlier, just don’t expect them to survive a good ass-whooping.
I like the detail in my toys like the next guy, but perhaps the main reason I stopped playing action figures and putting in more time playing video games is that… More »
Gears of War action figures coming out in late spring
Ahh, action figures. Geek or not, you’ve just gotta love them. When I was a kid, these toys were mainly from movies and TV shows. Today, even video games get the miniature treatment. According to the National Entertainment Collectibles Association, action figures for Gears of War are due in stores in late spring of 2008.
The first assortment includes Marcus Fenix, Augustus Cole, and the Locust Drone. If you’re not used to the action figures of today, know that they come… More »