This week the folks at Roam & Wander have released a kickstarter for a character by the name of TuTu; a pink bunny aimed at bringing kids obsessed with the digital world back into an expansive tactile world of play. What you’re seeing here is a bunny toy with a space for an iPhone that
Realizing that kids who grow up playing with Ikea furniture probably turn into college students and adults who buy Ikea furniture, the Swedish manufacturer is going to start producing dollhouse-sized versions of its more iconic pieces, including the Lack table and the Expedit shelving.
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Star Trek fans, listen up! I know that Spock Day has already come and gone, but this does not mean you will do nothing but sit around and mope all day long! No sir, you might want to take your eyes off the Vulcan race and concentrate on the warring Klingons instead, and what better way to introduce the Klingon culture to the rest of the world than with the $59.99 Star Trek Klingon Disruptor?
Brandishing this about, you would be able to be a true blue Klingon. Of course, if you are going to attend a fancy costume party and decided to go as a Klingon, then carrying around this screen accurate, highly detailed Star Trek Klingon Disruptor is a surefire way of making everyone look at you with green eyes, considering how this is an officially licensed Star Trek prop replica. Your cosplay sessions will never be the same again, as there are only so many times you are able to wear that uniform before you tire of Prime Directive jokes. It will require a couple of AAA batteries to keep it going.
[ Star Trek Klingon Disruptor copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Are you a huge fan of Borderlands 2, so much so that you want to have anything and everything to do with it? If you have answered in the affirmative, then you might want to check out this $99.99 Borderlands 2 Swag-filled Limited Edition Diamond Plate Loot Chest. Yes sir, this is a ThinkGeek exclusive that was first announced at PAX East 2013, and is also an officially licensed Borderlands 2 collectible. Opening it would result in your eyes popping out from all the real-world and in-game swag, and you would be the envy of your friends for sure.
Within, you will be able to find the likes of a Goliath Replica Mask, in addition to a code for an in-game Goliath head for your characters, Legendary Item cards as well as the shift codes which enable you to obtain the items in-game. Not only that, you can also enjoy a Vault Hunters Wanted Poster that features Axton, Maya, Zero, and Salvador, apart from Window Decals for your favorite weapons manufacturers. There is also an accompanying Certificate of Authenticity which is proof that you are one of the more hardcore Borderlands fans out there.
[ Borderlands 2 Swag-filled Limited Edition Diamond Plate Loot Chest copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
The eagle is a symbol of power, courage, and of course, American pride across the world. Ever wished that you had one of those falcons or hawks under your care, where they would be able to look out on your behalf at the same time increase your coolness factor by +1? Well, rearing an eagle is not all that easy in the first place, and with many eagles under the endangered species list, you might not get the chance to do so. Why not get the $359.99 Remote Control Eagle instead?
It does not need any kind of grooming, and neither do you have to worry about anyone reporting you in for having an endangered species in your home as a pet. The Remote Control Eagle will be able to soar, glide and swoop unlike any other kind of remote controlled avian friend you have ever come across before. Sporting detailed graphical details and a massive wingspan of 6.5 feet, this is surely an American icon that will amaze onlookers with its lifelike grace and speed. Hopefully, no other birds of prey will see it as a rival and get into a fight with it, because when that happens, you can kiss goodbye to your hard earned cash. It takes just minutes to assemble the Remote Control Eagle and it is powered by a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery.
[ Remote Control Eagle copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
deviantART member/LEGO enthusiast/alien host Carlos Valero made this life-size LEGO replica of the facehugger from the Alien series. It’s not the scariest replica of the facehugger that I’ve seen, but it is the only LEGO creation that I find repulsive. I never thought I’d be creeped out by LEGO.
Rest in peace Carlos.
I guess we’ll see a LEGO chestburster a few days from now. We need a bigger version of the LEGO Power Loader stat.
[via Carlos Valero via Obvious Winner]
When Lego introduced the Mindstorms EV3 earlier this year, it bundled building instructions for five “hero” models, several of which can be seen in our CES hands-on. But that complex kit of sensors, modules and bricks lends itself to endless possibilities, and Lego community members have come up with 12 more designs, three of which were unveiled today. These include a dinosaur, a guitar and a whack-a-mole-style arcade game.
From our brief hands-on, all three models seem worthy additions to the original lineup. We enjoyed the sauntering steps of the mini triceratops and the way it snaps and backs off from obstacles, the fun bloops and bleeps of the guitar, and delighted in the sheer satisfaction of bopping a popped “mole.” The latter two, particularly, are decidedly whimsical implementations compared to the usual ambling robot — and we can’t wait for Lego reveal the rest of the bonus models later this year.
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Trekkies, here is something for you! The $59.99 Star Trek TNG Enterprise D Ship would certainly make any Star Trek fan drool at the mouth, or if you are a seasoned fan who has seen and done it all, how about just licking your lips in anticipation? The Star Trek TNG Enterprise D Ship comes across as a detailed 17″ model of the USS Enterprise-D, and as you use your imagination to “fly” it through new frontiers, coming across imaginary aliens and being involved in epic space battles with the narrowest of escapes, it will also be made all the more realistic with the inclusion of sound effects and sayings by good ol’ Captain Picard.
The engines will be able to light up, and to further tickle your imagination, there is a separating saucer section to remain true to itself. It is best to “play” with the Star Trek TNG Enterprise D Ship when all the lights in your room are turned off in the middle of the night, as space is always dark. The separating saucer section is held together by a magnet, and it is powered by a trio of LR44 batteries while a trio of AAA batteries would keep the main segment of the ship going.
[ Star Trek TNG Enterprise D Ship copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Are you a huge fan of all things Dr. Who? If you have answered in the affirmative, then you might be interested in the $25.99 Dr. Who Building Block Set, where it allows you to use your imagination and recreate your own time lord adventures. This is a chance for you to play with big boys’ toys, without breaking the bank, of course. With the Dr. Who Building Block Set, you can replicate your very own miniature TARDIS (Time and Relative Dimensions in Space) travel vehicle, where it comes in the classic form of the blue police box.
Apart from that, the Doctor and Miss Amy will also tag along for the ride. The Eleventh Doctor and Miss Amy Pond will be to accompany you on your journey via 53 constructive pieces, where the pieces are completely compatible with LEGO blocks, so the entire end result depends on your imagination, really. It is virtually limitless, somewhat akin to real time travel, although you might find yourself forking out more money eventually because you want to top it up with additional LEGO blocks.
[ Dr. Who Building Block Set copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Residents and tourists in Hong Kong this week were greeted with a very strange sight floating in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor. A gigantic rubber duck is currently floating in the harbor. Yes, you read that right a gigantic six-story tall rubber duck is currently invading Hong Kong harbor.
Had the dock surfaced off the coast of Japan, I think we would be on the lookout for Godzilla. The massive 650-inch tall rubber duck was created by a Dutch artist named Florentijn Hofman. It’s unclear exactly why the artist created this gigantic duck.
What is clear is that it’s strange and incredibly popular with kids. Hong Kong is the latest destination for the gigantic duck, it had previously been displayed in Osaka, Sydney, São Paulo, Auckland, and Amsterdam. Rather than actually being made from rubber, as you would expect of a rubber duck, it’s actually a gigantic inflatable.
According to the artist the massive duck had to be deflated due to high winds and big waves in the bay. The massive duck will be anchored in Victoria Harbor for display through June. This is the perfect opportunity for some pranksters to fill the bay with bubble soap.
[via Mercury News]
Gigantic rubber duck shows up in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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