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It may be a little too late for us this Easter, but this robot Dream Chick will keep until next year. The bot, unveiled by Sega Toys, fits in your palm and makes cheeping noises, then moves its wings when you give it a friendly pat. At a size of 65 × 60 × 95 mm and powered by batteries, this can be a great companion for many pre-existing and mostly useless robo-pets, such as Sega’s dogs, cats, and ponies, who could surely use a furry friend when their owners tire of listening to their endless chattering. They will be available through Sega Toys for 2,310 Yen (~$19.00.)
Read More 
| Sega (Japanese) via <3yen
Gallery: Sega Goes Cheep
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Ferris Students Win Annual RGMC Award
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Misc. Tech, Science, Toys,
What do engineering students do in their spare time? During the spring they are gearing up for the annual Rube Goldberg Machine Contest at Purdue, which took place last weekend. This year’s problem to solve was to peel an orange, juice it, and pour at least one teaspoon’s worth into a cup. Further rules stated that a minimum of 20 steps must be used and the gadgets must be limited by 5 x 6 x 6-ft. with no explosives, fire, or live animals.
The winning team from Ferris State University managed to stretch the process to 345 steps, breaking Purdue’s previous record of 125 steps. It began with a bell ringing which triggered a line of toy cars that traveled down a chute and up a Jacob’s ladder, causing dominoes to fall and start a train. The vehicle went down a track, causing a hobby horse to drop. After several more steps, a mixture of Diet Coke and Mentos exploded, hit a target, and the orange was squeezed and poured. We didn’t believe it either until we found the video that captured the event. Way to go, Bulldogs.
Read More | Ferris State University via ABC
Gallery: Ferris Students Win Annual RGMC Award
If you are the type who runs out and buys every “For Dummies” book you can get your hands on, our buds at Stupid have just the tool for you. On the outside it looks just like every other tape measure (well, almost,) but pull the tape out and it will literally measure distance in feet. Made of metal, the Dummy product features a locking mechanism and will set you back $5.99. We’re curious about one thing. If you are using this tool, why are you trying to construct something in the first place?
Read More | Stupid
Gallery: Tape Measure For Dummies
Get Ready To Rokenbok Rumble
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Misc. Tech, Toys, Wireless / WiFi,
If you haven’t quite reached the stage of true robotics competition, you can still have your own robo-truck wars with the Rokenbok Defender Duel. Build your own Lego arena and let loose the two RC Police Defender vehicles. Capture your opponent’s flag or try to knock your offensive combatant out of the ring. Included in the 2-player set are the two vehicles, control pads, and a Radio Control Center. Recommended for those physically over the age of 6, the Duel requires 1 9-volt and 6 AA batteries (not included.) For a price of $159.99, you can let the destruction begin.
Read More | Rokenbok via Kiddlywinks
Gallery: Get Ready To Rokenbok Rumble
Say it ain’t so! PBS’ favorite neighbor lives again with the Mr. Rogers in Your Pocket. Carry the electronic key chain around with you and when you are having a bad hair
sweater day, push one of its 6 buttons. Mr. Rogers will sing you a bit of his theme song or calm down your irritated nerve endings by letting you know in that soothing voice of his that he “likes you just the way you are.” Get yours at one of our fave online shopping spots, Stupid, for only $9.99.
Read More | Stupid
Gallery: Carry Mr. Rogers In Your Pocket
We’re betting many of you are looking at the image and headline of this story, smacking your head and saying, “Now why didn’t I think of that?”. Yes, it’s Sudokube, a combo of two of the most popular puzzles of the modern era: Rubik’s Cube and Sudoku. For the unfamiliar, Sudokube is basically a Rubik’s Cube, but with numbers. Instead of matching colors, you align the numbers from 1-9 on each side. As with Sudoku, we’re betting it’s a lot harder than it sounds, but tons of fun. Sudokube measures 2.16 x 2.16” and is available for just under $10 USD.
Read More | Sudoku Cube Product Page via Tracing Gadget
Gallery: Sudoku + Rubik’s Cube= Sudokube!
We are constantly impressed by the strides made in electronic guitars, but we found one that appeals to your inner child. The KERORO is made by Bandai, one of Japan’s foremost companies in all things toys, including video games, Tamagotchi, and Power Rangers. The electric guitar comes in two models, KERORO Gunso and Soul, and matching guitar picks are also available. Although we’re not sure if it can stay in tune, we think it will be a hit with our garage band. Contact Bandai for price and coming out date.
Read More | Akihabara News
Gallery: The KERORO Rocks!
Here’s a toy guaranteed to appeal to gamers both young and old. Yes, it’s the real life version of the video game Mario Kart DS, and it’s just too cute for words. The set comes with a pair of Mario Kart vehicles, 2 controllers and almost 20 race track pieces. While gameplay is bound to be quite a different experience from the DS version, we know it will generate just as many smiles. Available now for 29.99 USD.
Read More | Wowzzers
Gallery: Nintendo Mario Kart Race Track Set
Countdown the Presidential Race with Bush Keychain
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Toys,
Waiting to see who our next President will be? Keep track of the day of reckoning with the Bush Countdown Keychain that clocks Dubya’s remaining term by tenths of a second. When January 20th, 2009 arrives and the countdown hits zero, liberals can breath a sigh of relief, while conservative types can start to fear the future of the U.S. Available at Stupid, the keychain is available for $9.99, a price low enough for anyone to contribute to their individual allotment of the national deficit, which experts estimate to be ~$29,341.20.
Read More | Stupid
Gallery: Countdown the Presidential Race with Bush Keychain
Hot Wheels Radar Gun Clocks Speed
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Toys, Transportation,
Don’t you hate it when you see a cop parked on the median, on a busy highway, in the middle of the night, in a small town, and he/she is pointing one of those speed-checking ray guns at you? Although obviously meant for kids and amateur baseball pitchers, the Hot Wheels Radar Gun lets you clock an object coming or going. With a point-and-click LCD screen, Mattel is asking the modest price of $29.99. The gun utilizes 4 AAA batteries (not included.) We’re going to get one for our next late night jaunt, and aim it at the first speeding cop we can find. We might even make a citizen’s arrest.
Read More | Mattel
Gallery: Hot Wheels Radar Gun Clocks Speed
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