Oh! Gizmo

By Luke Anderson

How many times have you been hanging out waiting for the bus minding your own business, only to be jumped by some half-crazed Sith Lord? Since there are only ever two, it’s probably pretty rare, however, if you’re unarmed, things aren’t likely going to go well.

This has to be the coolest ad for Star Wars that I’ve ever seen. Apparently Spike is going to be airing the movies beginning April 4th, and they really want to stir up some buzz. Apparently it’s working because not only am I writing about it, but you’re reading this.

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By Luke Anderson

As a kid, my favorite toys were easily my Legos. Sure, my trusty old NES was a close second, but nothing could ever top those wonderful bricks. One thing that always disappointed me was that guns were always so hard to create. There were only a few specific pieces that made for a good handle, and those always seemed to be much better used on a cool spaceship or something. Thankfully someone has taken it up themselves to remedy this issue and create weapons specifically designed for your Lego friends.

BrickArms carries 22 different weapons that are sure to spice up Lego Land. You’ve got everything from shotguns to plasma rifles, there’s even a Walther PPK for you James Bond fans. The tiny plastic guns will set you back $1 each, though for $10 you can also get a custom Lego figure along with several other accessories.

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By Luke Anderson

I’m a bit of a prankster at times, especially when it comes to friend’s computers. My favorite gag is to take a screenshot of their desktop, hide their icons, then replace their background with said snapshot. You’d be surprised at how long it can take some people to catch on to the ruse. Needless to say, I love this Phantom Keystroker.

This little gadget needs only to be plugged into the back of someone’s PC. After a designated amount of time, it will begin moving the cursor around and typing random text. Those with little computer knowledge will freak out and think someone is hacking their computer and stealing their identity, while tech-savvy people will believe that a friend has jokingly taken remote control of their PC. Only after everyone is crowded around their desk will they realize that it must be something else. At $24.99 it makes for a cheap laugh.

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By Luke Anderson

I can’t even count the number of times that I’ve had to chase down some robber, villain or general bad guy during my nightly prowl of the city. It always seems to get drug out much longer than I would like. I’ve been considering picking up a nice gadget to add to my collection which will aide me in immobilizing the villains, and this one looks like it will do nicely.

The NET-2000 Net Rod is a tube which contains a 15-square foot high strength nylon net. When triggered, the pneumatic gas-compressed net will shoot between 3 and 8 meters onto your foe. You’ll need to save up some cash, as it will set you back $419.99.

[ China Grabber ] VIA [ UberGizmo ]

By Luke Anderson

How many times have you reached for a cold one only to realize that you’ve got no bottle opener? You could try using your teeth, but if you’re very fond of them, I don’t recommend it. My suggestion is to bust out your 8GB flash drive and pop the cap like a real man.

We’ve seen other such devices before, but never one so sleek looking. Now if only we had some details on pricing and availability.

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By Luke Anderson

St. Patrick’s Day is coming up fast, and unless I’m mistaken, that’s one of the biggest drinking holidays here in the US. I’m not much of a drinker myself (too much Jack on my 21st I believe) so I don’t really pay much attention. If you’re one that loves to celebrate the holiday properly, why not set up a tap right on your kitchen counter?

The BeerTender is more than happy to accommodate to your drinking needs. Just toss in a 5-litre mini-keg and you’re all set. You can take this just about anywhere there’s a flat surface, so you can keep the celebration going in every room. You’ll need to cough up $299 for one, but just remember that the money is going towards a very special holiday celebration.

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By Luke Anderson

There are more than a few pieces of sci-fi technology that I wouldn’t mind getting my hands on. Two of the highest on my list have to be a lightsaber and a flux capacitor. With those two gadgets at my disposal, there’s nothing I couldn’t accomplish with the exception of sleeping with a girl. While I do have a replica lightsaber, I’ve yet to get my hands on a flux capacitor. I saw one on eBay once, but it sold for far more than I care to pay. Thankfully someone has decided to mass-produce this awesome piece of sci-fi tech.

You don’t get much more authentic than this flux capacitor. It measures 16 x 12, just like the original, and has adjustable lighting for that perfect glow. It even comes with a special box and certificate of authenticity. You can get one next April for $275, or pre-order it by January 1st for just $220.

[ TFAW ] VIA [ Crave ]

By Ilya Kochanov

Everyone loves robots. Everyone loves things that clean for you. And your wife doesn’t love cleaning. The aforementioned facts are exactly why the improvements in the new Roomba 500 Series are that much more awesome. Besides interchangeable face plates, a $300 starting price, and more room for all those crushed Doritos it’s bound to clean off your floor, the 500 Series features twice as much suckage. Neat! Check out a full comparison after the jump.

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