Hasta La Gadget!

The world’s – or should I say, the galaxy’s most beloved astromech droid, R2-D2, has just gotten yet another boost to its portfolio of devices and toys that will further enslave the minds and wallets of parents (and Star Wars fans) everywhere, coming in the form of the $59.99 Star Wars R2-D2 Inflatable R/C. Yes sir, can you say that this is the ultimate galactic accessory?

Since this is one R2-D2 that is inflatable, it is a good thing each purchase will be accompanied by a pump for easy inflation, instead of you having to huff and puff your way while roping in the help of a certain Big Bad Wolf. Unfortunately, while you cannot send any kind of holographic messages on this puppy, this inflatable and feisty droid measures over 65cm in height, and has detachable drive units that ensure R2-D2 remains compatible with other Star Wars characters. You can opt to spin it 360 degrees, drive forward, back, turn to both left and right, and get this – in the indomitable spirit of R2-D2, it also boasts of a self-righting system that ensures it remains upright even when knocked over or driven down stairs. Up to 3 units can be driven at once for some R2-D2 mayhem at home, and the handset requires a single 9V battery, while the drive unit runs not on lightsaber crystals, but a quartet of AA batteries.

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Are you looking forward to the premier of The Hobbit (the first part of the movie, anyways) which will hit the silver screen at the end of this year? Well, if you have answered in the affirmative, then you would probably want to suit up as well when the movie arrives in your locality. After all, it makes the entire movie going experience a whole lot more fun, especially when you get into the mood of things. Everyone should know of Sting by now, where it will glow in blue whenever orcs are around.

Having said that, the $24.99 Hobbit Deluxe Sting Sword from Thinkgeek will be able to help you get into the role, where it has a glowing blue feature as well as plays back battle sounds, measuring a Hobbit-ly 18-inches in length. This ancient elven sword has been passed on to Frodo Baggins from good ol’ Bilbo, and this is an officially licensed product for those who are wondering about its authenticity.

[ Hobbit Deluxe Sting Sword copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

I’m always on the lookout for interesting items that can set the mood for a good party, or even commemorate a visit from Santa or the Tooth Fairy. Nothing says “surprise” on Christmas morning better than some nifty visual effect that seems magical, and as simple as the concept may be, these Zero Gravity Balloon Weights might just be part of our Christmas.

Fantastic Floatables announces their patent pending “string-less” balloon weight control system which is made up of a series of adhesive backed tabs that can simply be stuck on almost any 18 – 20 inch foil or latex balloon either before or after inflation, and then adjusted to achieve “zero gravity”. (the point at which the ballon will hover in mid-air without the use of a string)

Each sticky tab will raise or lower your balloon about 1 or 2 feet, so once you know exactly what kind of hovering effect you desire, you can add or remove tabs in order to “place” your decorations. As your hovering ornaments begin to loose their buoyancy, you can also remove tabs to keep them hanging around at approximately the same levels.

Fantastic Floatables WeightPacs contain enough weight to float two eighteen inch round balloons, and WeightPacs can be combined to float all kinds of specialty balloons, but the manufacturer suggests their own Neutral Buoyancy Toys, including Super Saucers, so you can be sure of obtaining the special effect that you’re looking for.

So if you’d like to plan your own alien invasion, check out fantasticfloatables.com with WeightPac prices starting at only $1.99 and Saucer kits that include the WeightPac coming it at under 6 bucks, why not create a little holiday magic?

 
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We have seen remote controlled flying toys in the past, but just what does the £69.99 Micro Drone bring to the table that other flying toys do not? You can say that the Micro Drone is far more stable compared to your average toy helicopter, especially when you take into consideration that it comes with a quartet of rotors as well as automatic gyro control. Just what does all of that translate to the end user and parents who want to purchase a safe Christmas gift for their kids this holiday season? Well, we are looking at an increased level of safety for cats, that fine bone china collection of yours, and even unsuspecting family members. Not only that, you need not be super loaded to own one of these puppies.

The Micro Drone is one agile quadrocopter, where it is more than capable of performing its fair share of outrageous aerial acrobatics, ranging from sharp turns to 360° flips in mid-air. If you have a camcorder to go along with your Micro Drone performance, then it would truly be something to impress the kid down the road with, especially when he has been boasting about his remote controlled toy car all summer long. The battery of the Micro Drone can be juiced up via USB, and the remote control itself is something from the 22nd century with a digital display.

[ Micro Drone is a super agile quadrocopter copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Do you love playing around with remote control toys? Back in the days when there was no such thing as a mobile phone, remote control toys were the bomb. They might not have the kind of clout over kids these days, but they are still interesting to tinker around with once in a while. Thinkgeek has come up with the $89.99 Zen Wheels Precision Control Bluetooth Micro RC Car which is said to deliver “unbelievable proportional precision controls” right in the palm of your hand, and this particular ride might be small, but that does not mean “safety” is compromised, as it comes with fully functional indicator lights and a horn to boot. Toot your way around the home, indicating just where you would want to go with it!

The Zen Micro RC will be controlled via Bluetooth, so make sure you do not go beyond the theoretical 10 meter radius that a Bluetooth “bubble” normally takes up, and with the app ony our iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, you will be able to zip around the home with the Zen Micro as your “dog-on-wheels”, so to speak. Each purchase comes with 10 mini traffic cones and roll-over timing gate for that added challenge when you play with it around the house.

[ Zen Wheels Precision Control Bluetooth Micro RC Car copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]