If you got the time (and the will) you can make anything with LEGO bricks these days. Take this V8 engine for example. It took dude 4 months to build this. If I didn’t know better I’d start building my own version of the Lamborghini Reventon with LEGOs right now, but I’d have to come up with the jet engine which will probably set me… 4 years?! Check out the video after the jump. [Hacked Gadgets] Read more
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Toys
The RC Flying Saucer from ThinkGeek comes equipped with a built in accelerometer that allows the flying saucer to sense tilt on two axes and adjust the power of each propeller to keep it flying. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. ThinkGeek’s RC Flying Saucer retails for $100. [Product Page] Read more
Hot Toys has plans to release a 1:6 scale collectible figure of Tony Stark’s Mark 2 Iron Man prototype suit. The figure features over 36 points of articulation, Metal-like painting, light up eyes and heart, articulated flaps on the back and legs, working forearm missile, three interchangeable hands and an alternative head that features a rising face-plate revealing Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark. Expected to be released in Winter 2008. [Hot Toys]
Add a little fun to your desktop with these animated martial arts kids ‘KANFUBOI’ (Kung-Fu-Boy). Just set the little dudes on your desktop, switch ‘em on, and watch the punches fly. A built-in sound sensor sets punches flying on your unsuspecting victims. Unfortunately, these fun desk toys only available in Japan for Â¥1995 (appx. $18 USD) each. [e-goods]
Your DJ buddies may laugh at you, but if you’re brave enough to try, these Plastinkus portable scratch pads will boost your cool with the ladies. Small as credit cards, they create good enough sounds close to the real thing. Each pad will set you back around $4.27 a pop, chump change for an ego upgrade. [Product Page] Read more
The following description may resemble R2-D2 of Star Wars. This teddy bear will have holographic display so kids can surf the internet, play games, and attend remote classes. It has been tested by some hospitalized children who are unable to go past their rooms. The designer hopes it will make it to consumer as early as 2010. [Bruno Oro]
Are you l33t enough to take your gadgets in the shower? If you are, check out these kewl mouse shaped soaps. They’re only prototypes, but it kinda gives you hope eh? 
[technabob via PeepCulture]
Brando’s USB DJ Plasma Tube reacts to the beats of the music and dance to the rhythm. The device features Lightning or Music/Sonic switch and an adjustable tube lamp lightning strength level with a knob. Available in Blue, Green and Red, the USB DJ Plasma Tube from Brando retails for $15 each. [Gizmodo] Read more
The BrickGun Glock 17 looks real. It is built to a 1:1 scale and features many details of the actual glock. You can actually pull the trigger and the striker falls with a sharp “click”. The slide can also be locked open when the magazine has been emptied. Flip the lock down with your thumb and the slide slams shut, ready to “fire” again. The pricing info is still unavailable. [Product Page]
Build a night flyer that will wow the crowds! With this 150 LED-equipped R/C plane, flying an R/C plane in the darkness of night will be a whole new experience. [Gizmodo]
