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If you’re still
a fan of “The Simpsons”, there is no better way to wake up than with Homer Simpson, sporting a beer and a smile. Which is why the Simpsons Jukebox is aj must have: it’s an AM/FM clock radio with a snooze functions, buzzer, LED radio display and mono speakers. We’re a little suspicious the jukebox may have been stolen from Moe’s Tavern, but if you don’t tell anyone, neither will we. Currently available for $36 USD.
Read More 
| Target
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Marvel Comics Kills Off Captain America
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Smart Home, Movies, Toys,
Let’s share five minutes of silence for the loss of Steve Rogers aka Captain America. Shot on the steps of the Capitol building in yesterday’s edition of the Marvel comic, he was approximately 65 years old at the time of his death. While some sources have stated that perhaps they were making a political statement with CA’s demise, co-creator Jack Kirby feels that Captain America still lives in all of us. Besides, not only will there be a 5 part event to follow up, we hear there is a CA movie in the works. Just as Superman was resurrected from comic heaven, we’re hoping the Captain shall return, hopefully in classier garb.
Read More | Marvel Comics
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These Microbes Won’t Cause Illness
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Science, Toys,
Generally we choose mechanical objects over the furrier, stuffed kind, but we just couldn’t resist these microbes that have been recreated 1,000,000 times their real size and transformed into plush. Choose from 25 bugs which include mad cow, malaria, ebola, flu, rabies, mange, and our own personal fave, e. coli. The 5 to 7-inch microbes would be a great addition to any desktop and a great reminder why you don’t want to have lunch at Taco Bell today. They’re available at ThinkGeek for $5.99 each and come with informational cards about their true life counterparts’ natural environments.
Read More | ThinkGeek
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The Bleeding Edge 160: OLPC Project Info, Look at OLPC XO Laptop
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Corporate News, Design, Features, PC / Laptop, Toys, Videocasts, Videos,
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Read More | The Bleeding Edge
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One of the most creative ways we can think of to get rid of annoying relatives who keep calling when you are otherwise occupied is with ThinkGeek’s new Excuse Box. The key tag holds 10 minutes worth of sound effects such as mechanical and construction sites, a baby crying, sirens, and static. Simply press one of its ten buttons with realistic background noise and mutter, “Can you hear me now?” and the the caller will never be the wiser. The Excuse Box is available for only $9.99.
Read More | ThinkGeek
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Spyke Alerts You to Home Intrusion
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: CES, CES 2007, Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Science, Toys, Wireless / WiFi,
Meccano’s foot tall, remote controlled Spyke is not exactly the scariest security guard we have seen, but at least he is trying. Unveiled at the CES 2007, he will feed you images via his live webcam feed from a Wi-Fi router. He can also receive and play streamed music through his built in speakers, and is Skype capable.
One of the bot’s best attributes is that when his batteries run low, he will head for his charging station. Sounding like a cross between R2D2 and a toy machine gun, Spyke is being sold under the Erector brand in the U.S. and can be yours for £199.95 (~$391.00) this April.
Read More | Spykeworld via Uber-Review
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Linux Users Will Love this Penguin Shower Radio
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Smart Home, Music, Toys,
Penguins. What’s not to love? They’re cute, endearing, unique—and box office gold, baby! Because Linux users appreciate the power of the penguin, we think they’ll love this Penguin Shower Radio, bearing more than a passing resemblance to Tux, the Linux mascot. This little guy plays AM/FM, has suction cups for wall-mounting, and has—for reasons we’re still figuring out—an alarm button! We’re also not sure if the radio is as waterproof as its living, breathing counterpart, so use with caution. Takes 3AA batteries and retails for $30 USD, quite reasonable for such an adorable bathing companion.
Read More | OtherLand Toys
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iCar Keeps a Beat
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Toys,
Now you can pimp a ride for your iPod. Place it in this mini-Escalade and its lights flash, its tires spin, and it will move to the music. The Corgi iCar is equipped with speakers to play your tunes, or put it in dance mode and watch it shimmy to its own music. Additionally, it works with any music source such as an MP3 player, CD player, Walkman, or radio. Available in black or white, the musical SUV carries a MSRP of $29.99, and can be purchased online at Amazon or Target.
Read More | Corgi via Red Ferret Journal
Gallery: iCar Keeps a Beat
Mattel’s IM-ME Protects Girls from Online Predators
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Internet, Toys, Wireless / WiFi,
A booming trend is high-tech gadgets for kids, as seen at New York’s American International Toy Fair this week. One such item is Mattel’s Girl Tech IM-ME, a wireless text-messaging device for young girls, that allows them to chat while keeping them safe from anonymous online predators. The two-piece IM-ME set is a small, colorful text device and an RF dongle with antenna. Plug the dongle into a parent-monitored PC connected to the internet, and your little one can chat away. However they can only chat with other IM-ME users who are in her address book—and within her dongle range. Interesting idea, we just wonder why this product is targeted solely to young girls…and not to all kids. Look for IM-Me this summer, retailing for $64.99 USD.
Read More | Wired
Gallery: Mattel’s IM-ME Protects Girls from Online Predators
Shooting Boy Bot Reminiscent of Ancient Japan
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Misc. Tech, Toys,
We have found a lot of robots that are simply incredible in their applications, but we just couldn’t resist one that looks so classy yet does so little. The Shooting Boy is a replica of an ancient Japanese luxury toy for feudal lords during the Edo period (1603 to 1867.) The bot actually pulls an arrow out of his fan, loads his bow, aims, and fires. You can find the robotic boy already assembled for $299.95 online at Jameco’s RobotStore, or build your own for $199.95 with included tools and instructions in English.
Read More | Jameco's RobotStore
Gallery: Shooting Boy Bot Reminiscent of Ancient Japan
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