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Tux Droid – A Penguin With Information

Christina Crouch, Dec 6th 2007 Discuss [0]

If it were up to me my house would be filled to the brim with penguin things. Unfortunately, there are other people in my household and it seems I’m the only one who likes the little critters. Luckily, though, it’s just my household that pertains to and there are many, many items for me to choose from to stock my parts of the home. Read The Full Story

Tiny Toys Shopping Guide – Nightmare Before Christmas Little Taps and ChoroQ Qsteer R/C Racer

Christina Crouch, Nov 30th 2007 Discuss [1]

I’m not sure what the worlds obsession is with picturing things next to coins. I get that’s small when you use words like little, mini, tiny and micro… no visual necessary, but that’s just me. Anyway, here are two tiny toys that are just a bit bigger than a quarter, enjoy. First up we have Jack from the Nightmare Before Christmas, now he’s not the only character this toy comes in but with the season so close he’s the featured toy right now. This Little Taps toy will sing and dance to songs from the show and should come across any other Little Taps they all interconnect and will sing and dance together. You can pick up Jack for just $14.99. Read The Full Story

Hitch Vault – The Mini Safe

Christina Crouch, Nov 30th 2007 Discuss [1]

I take great precaution in making sure I’m never without something I need, or if I am without making sure I have a backup plan. For example, I have a spare set of keys my parents keep for me and when I know I’m having a short cash flow month, I stash a little in a secret place that I often forget about until I’m in desperate need of it. Read The Full Story

Spy pen comes with Shredder

Christina Crouch, Nov 30th 2007 Discuss [0]

Have you ever been in a situation where you had to a secret message visible only by ultra violet light and then after words needed get rid of the evidence, but there wasn’t a convenient way to fully destroy said evidence so you had to eat it instead? Me too, I hate it when that happens. Anyway, now there is a pen that can help all us out in those hard times. Read The Full Story

Hand Warmers – Two ways to warm your hands

Christina Crouch, Nov 29th 2007 Discuss [0]

I’m not sure what the deal was with hand warmers today but when I ran across two different ones I figured I’d better learn a little more about that. Honestly, I’m still not sure what the big deal is about… Read The Full Story

Hello Kitty – Has the Cat Gone too Far?

Christina Crouch, Nov 28th 2007 Discuss [2]

I never gave Hello Kitty much thought before today, but after what I’ve seen I must admit I’m a little afraid. Hello Kitty is slowly but surely taking over the world. It started innocently enough, I’m sure, with DVD’s, clothes, etc… and even this item, the Hello Kitty Bicycle Tires, aren’t that bad. They have the cutesy little kitten’s face imprinted in the tread so wherever you go, Hello Kitty goes too. You can buy them for $20-$25 a piece. To be honest, I passed this item up my first time through. It was the next item that really caught my attention. Read The Full Story

I’m a Mac and I’m a Fish Tank – MacQuariums

Christina Crouch, Nov 28th 2007 Discuss [4]

I’ve seen many computers disguised as different things but this is the first time I’ve seen anything disguised as a computer. I have to say this MacQuarium is really nifty! Apparently turning your old Macs into aquariums is quite popular. There is a whole site dedicated to creating your own. You can find it here at iMacQuarium. Read The Full Story

The Plate Flipper lets you speak your mind

Abby McVay, Nov 27th 2007 Discuss [0]

Sometimes its the simple gadgets that have the biggest effect. I know its great to have those flashy ones to make you feel important. However, quirky gadgets such as this plate flipper can make the biggest impact. Read The Full Story

Throwzini’s Knife Block – Torture/Circus Entertainment for your kitchen

Christina Crouch, Nov 27th 2007 Discuss [0]

When I want to welcome my dinner guests into a warm, inviting atmosphere I think of two things, torture and circuses. The Throwzini’s Knife Block combines both this ideas into one practical kitchen item. Read The Full Story

Dr. Who Gadgets – Sonic Screwdriver and R/C K9

Christina Crouch, Nov 27th 2007 Discuss [0]

I’m a big Dr. Who fan, so when I saw these items you can imagine my excitement. The Dr. Who R/C K9 and Sonic Screwdriver are the perfect gift for the Dr. Who buff in your life. The R/C K9 Robot Dog is a throwback to the original series which came out in the 70’s. He was in a more recent episode so anyone who follows only the new series will recognize him. He speaks 7 different phrases and can move forwards and backwards and do turns. He also as an expendable Nose Blaster along with a few other tricks and surprises. K9 can be yours for just $59.99. Read The Full Story

USB Toys – Homer Simpson Lamp and Hub

Christina Crouch, Nov 27th 2007 Discuss [0]

I don’t know anyone who can claim to be just “a Simpsons fan”, when it comes that family you’re either a fanatic or clueless. These two Simpsons themed USB toys are just the things to perk up your desk with the Springfield charm. Read The Full Story

The Only Gun Ok’d for Office Use – The Gun Shaped Computer Mouse

Christina Crouch, Nov 27th 2007 Discuss [0]

No matter what your occupation, at some point you’re going to find yourself under some stress. It’s during those times that one might wish for this Gun-Shaped Computer Mouse. The mouse, which is a perfect replica of a Sig P230, offers a fun (and scary!) solution to work related problems. The trigger acts as a left click, while the right click can be found conveniently under your middle finger as you grip the gun. It’ll work both for right handed and left handed people which is a plus. Read The Full Story