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Tamagotchis to Star In Movie
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Misc. Tech, Movies, Toys,
The craze of Tamagotchis has never really waned since their 1997 debut. Now it seems they will be starring in their own movie, which will probably debut this December. Over 40 million have been sold from the original Bandai Company and the current Namco Bandai America. Distributed by Toho, the movie will feature several of the pets who befriend a human girl. We remember losing our Tamagotchis’ lives several times after forgetting about them, so at least these will live in celluloid forever.
Read More 
| I4U News
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Megatouch Ion Can Pay for Itself
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Toys, Video Games,
The Megatouch Elite Edge ION features 160 games that vary from the well known Sudoko, Uno, Trivia, and Mega-bowling, to the lesser known Feeding Frosty, Pack Rabbit, and Puzzle Merit-thon. With its 15-inch touchscreen, joystick, full motion video, 40GB hard Drive, and electronic operator key, the system includes software updates every two years by means of an access port. There is also is a Mars note stacker that you can use to keep 700
notes. At a size of 17.7 x 17.3 x 15.4-inches and a weight of 60 pounds, it is coin-operated so that you can charge your friends to pay for the ION, which comes with a price tag of £3,499.99 (~$6,890.00.)
Read More | Drinkstuff
Gallery: Megatouch Ion Can Pay for Itself
Rock, Paper, Scissors Gives Fair Odds
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Toys,
Somebody actually took the time to create this electronic version of “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” Purchase a pair of the keychain-size devices, push a button, and one of the 3 preset images appears on its display. Along with the ease at allowing the gadget to make the decision for you is also the ability to psych out your opponent, but maybe that’s a good thing. At least your odds are 50/50. The game is available at Prank Place for $8.89 a pair.
Read More | Prank Place
Gallery: Rock, Paper, Scissors Gives Fair Odds
Original Arcade X-Wing Fighter Up for Sale
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Toys, Video Games,
Star Wars fans can now add another piece of memorabilia to their collection with the Cockpit Arcade Machine. Built in 1983 by Atari, the X-Wing Fighter has been completely restored and features the voices of Luke, Obi-Wan, Darth, and R2D2. The shooter also has built-in triggers, 3-D images with color vector graphics, four laser cannons on the sides and bottom of the monitor, and a choice of a beginning level of difficulty. It may be a tad too large for your one-room apartment, but then so is the price. While most old arcade machines can be had for a song these days, the Cockpit is singing to the tune of £3,995 (~$7,872.00.)
Read More | Voyager Arcade
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Yes, he’s a cuddly and awfully sweet teddy bear, and even has a red heart on his chest. Awwwwwwww! But CPR Teddy is all business, as he was actually designed to teach child and infant CPR and Choking Rescue. Just press his paw, and voice prompts teach you the basics. That red heart? That’s where you perform chest compressions as a beeping metronome keeps the pace. That innocuous-looking bow tie? It lights up green or red according to how well you’re doing. And when you perform rescue breathing, Teddy’s chest will rise up and down. CPR Teddy may be a far cry from our beloved Build-a-Bear, but we love him just the same. Available for $80-$130 USD.
Read More | Medgadget via Uber Review
Gallery: CPR Teddy: The “Toy” that Can Save a Life
Don’t Get Caught Without A Panic Button
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Toys, USB,
The USB Panic Button can cover for you when you are at work and IM-ing with friends instead of clearing your Out Box. Hit it and you will immediately get an image of a spreadsheet, chart, table, or any other work that you should be processing. You can also call up a company logo, a picture of your child’s last birthday party, or a meaningless memo. Spokesperson Audris Rumaldo told Gear Live that the ingenious device is in stock now at firebox for only $14.95. That’s not much to pay to save your assets.
(Thanks, Audris)
Read More | firebox
Gallery: Don’t Get Caught Without A Panic Button
If you have been to Legoland in California, you already know that almost all everything in the park is made out of the toys, the exceptions being the restaurants and other buildings. Former attorney Nathan Sawaya has given up his legal career to become a full time Lego artist. Surrounded by the colorful bricks since he was a small boy, the designer creates sculptures as well as workable toys, such as this computer covering with its functionally complete innards for PC Magazine. If you want to see the artist in action, he will be showing his work at the Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Illinois, from June 15 until September 3.
Read More | Nathan Sawaya
Gallery: Lego Artist Loves His Toys
If you are one of those neurotic finger drummers, you can really impress your friends and annoy your coworkers with this Finger Drum Kit. Approximately 18 cm wide, it has five fully functional parts. The kit is comprised of a large and small tom-tom, snare drum, base drum with pedal, and cymbal. The gadget features recording and playback capabilities, internal LED, and has a demo so that you can hear what your riffs should sound like. The mini-kit needs 4 AAA batteries (not included,) and is available for £14.99 (~$30.00.)
Read More | Gadgets.Co.UK
Gallery: Beat to The Finger Drum Kit
If you still have a copy of “Guess Who?” and it is gathering dust in your attic, do what Randy did and replace character cards with images of friends or relatives. Plan on playing someone you know really well or it might be a very dull afternoon. The blogger shares his plans with you on Instructables if you can’t wait to get started. Even stranger than substituting people and pets in the game is the thought that Hasbro still manufactures and sells it.
Read More | Coolest Gadgets
Gallery: Guess Who? Gets Personal
Club Houses Come With Their Own Trees
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Home Entertainment, Toys,
We have shown you many outside entertainment centers for adults, and now brothers John and Ron Daniels have created some for the younger crowd. Instead of creating a house in a tree, they include the tree as part of their design. Exteriors are crafted out of redwood and western red cedar, and the club houses are composed of wood such as oak or pine. Beginning at a size of about 14 feet tall, the company also offers “environments” for businesses and animatronics.
The Daniels’ Wood Land original house was created in 1997. The company now boasts the likes of Clint Eastwood and Vanessa Williams as former clients. This is completely understandable considering prices begin at $5,300.00. Because they can be modified with electricity, we are thinking that with the high cost of housing these days, we just might have them customize one for us.
Read More | Daniel's Wood Land
Gallery: Club Houses Come With Their Own Trees
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