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Pac-Man Inspired Arcade Toy

by Nicole on November 3, 2007 · 2 comments

Pac-Man Inspired Arcade Toy

Spit & Polish is a custom toy maker specifically for videogames. These are some pics of a Pac-Man inspired piece called “The Secret History of Video Games: Pac Gentleman”. This cool custom masterpiece is displayed at Spookypop.com.

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Mimobot Artist Series

by Nicole on September 4, 2007

Mimobot Artistic Series
We showed you some Mimobots before. They’re from the American Japanese-styled toy company, Mimoco, who are getting famous for their Mimobot flash drives. These unique and interesting tech creatures are available starting at $40.

Wireless R2-D2 Webcam with Lightsaber Remote

by Nicole on August 10, 2007

Wireless R2-D2 Webcam With Lightsaber Remote

If you thought that little droid was resourceful before, you can now discover that R2-D2 is also a 628 x 528 pixel webcam that can transmit real time video and audio to your computer. The worldwide remote capabilities that allow you to control R2-D2′s movements. You can also access this webcam from a laptop or desktop anywhere internationally. The lightsaber remote also functions as a Skype phone and can even do 360 spins! R2′s front leg can detect desk and table edges. Photography fans should also know that this webcam now takes digital photos, has a voice recorder, as well as zoom and tilt functions. With 11 different phrases and droid sounds, it’s powered by 2 AA batteries. Now available for pre-order for $350 at Hammacher-Schlemmer.

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Transformers Soundwave Mp3 Player
The Transformers Decepticon Soundwave Mp3 player from Takara/Tomy is not an exact Transformers replica but it still looks cool. The [tag]robot[/tag] is available this month for around $100, a bargain if you ask me. It comes with a slot for SD cards, along with the usual headphone jack and music controls. Unfortunately for most of you, it’s only available in Japan, unless you special order it here. It’s too cool for words, and ummm… more than meets the eye?

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Brando’s USB Chess Kit

by Johan on April 26, 2007

Brando

Brando comes back with the USB Chess kit which connects to the computer via USB. This Chess kit is actually good for beginners as it can track your moves on your computer screen and gives you hints. The USB Chess Game is available for $42.

Via Brando

Wiimote Controlled RC Car

by Johan on December 21, 2006

Wiimote Controlled RC Car

It seems that we can easily hack the Wiimote. Some clever dudes from Germany has found a way to control a RC car with the Wiimote. Let’s watch the video from Google Video to see what its like!

Video courtesy of Google Video.

Via DigitalBattle.

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