Gakken Mini Electric Guitar Kit – Some Assembly Required
By Andrew Liszewski
Is it a right of passage for every aspiring rock star to build their own electric guitar? If not it should be, even if it’s just this simple kit from Gakken that comes with everything you’ll need to build one, except for tools such as a Philips screwdriver and a pair of pliers. The results are almost like a scale model of a real electric guitar, though they essentially function the same way as you’ll learn during the assembly process. As for how it sounds, well, before you watch the video below just keep in mind the kit is available from the Japan Trend Shop for just $74, so don’t expect that much from it.
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Check out these Dinosaur costumes!
Just when I thought that the New York Times interview with the Bina48 robot was the coolest thing that I was going to see today, along comes another cool video.
This video, which you can watch after the jump, contains two of the most realistic dinosaur costumes that I have ever seen. As you can see, their heads turn like real heads, and they also roar and growl as good as anything seen in Jurassic Park.
Of course, the effect isn’t perfect, as you can still see some legs clad in spandex. I am going to assume that a human leg isn’t made into the shape of a dinosaur leg, which is why they didn’t just put fake dinosaur skin on the legs. I’m wondering if the people in the dinosaur costumes are working the heads, or whether there is some weird second-party remote control going on.
My source does not say where this dinosaur video was taken, but it speculates an Australian theme park. The guy who is herding the dinosaurs sounds like he could be Steve Irwin. Let’s just hope that the Dinosaur Hunter doesn’t get killed by his “pets”.
Man, what I would give to have one of these dinosaurs as a Halloween costume. If I wore black spandex on my legs, I would camouflage with the night sky. Then no one would suspect that I wasn’t the real thing.
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Beamer iPhone Case
The iPhone 3GS is a very capable phone, and we would have placed the iPhone 4 under that category as well if it did not have reception issues. Well, while the iPhone 3GS could do just about any thing imaginable thanks to its vast array of apps, why not marry such a smartphone with a smart case? That is what makes the Beamer iPhone Case special – no, it is not meant for those who drive BMWs as its name suggests phoenetically, but rather, is more noted for the brains behind the case. Quirky.com is the place where the idea for the Beamer iPhone case was born, and this durable, iPhone-hugging hardcase is equipped with a built-in super bright LED. This is perfect for you to get that extra oomph when you want to make video recordings or shoot photos in low light conditions, and comes in handy when you’re in a cinema and need to find something you dropped on the floor by accident. Good thing it is powered by a replaceable coin cell battery, so you need not worry about having it suck up more juice than your iPhone could spare. £34.99 for a brilliant idea – pun not intended!
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Goony Accessory Tray Is Exactly What You Make Of It
By Andrew Liszewski
I can’t tell you what exactly the Goony is or does, because that’s completely up to you, but I can tell you it’s basically a set of stainless steel bendable wires covered in a soft, plyable silicon material that ends up forming a sort of base with five fingers sticking out on either side. Suggested applications include everything from a wallet tray to a business card holder, but with enough manipulation I think it could serve as a decent iPhone stand, or even an iPad stand were it strong enough. It’s available from a Japanese site called Cocoa Interior Zakka (I think) for around $20 (1800 yen) in green, pink, yellow, white and black.
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Optical Illusion Hinge X-Tape Adds Fun Element to Regular Packing Tape
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Imagine receiving a surprise gift package which contains a carton sealed with many hinges and screws instead of usual transparent or colored duct or scotch tapes and you look closer only to realize that the hinges are part of the design on the tape! A simple design like this Hinge …
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Yuento ‘Magic’ Umbrella – Not Quite Magic, But Still Clever
By Andrew Liszewski
The term ‘magic’ has been thrown around a bit too much recently, since I’m pretty sure this umbrella isn’t powered by the dark arts. But it does have a pretty clever design that addresses an issue all umbrella makers seem to ignore; whenever they get used, they get soaking wet. So instead of relying on some plastic bag dispensing contraption, the Yuento umbrella has a brilliantly simple plastic case built into its design. When open the body of the case serves as the handle, with the cap remaining perched atop the umbrella, and when closed everything gets sealed inside ensuring it doesn’t drip all over the place. You’ll probably still want to pop it open and let it dry at the end of the day, but it’s a great solution for dealing with a wet umbrella while out and about. Available from Rakuten for about $45. (¥3,990)
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Clip On Mosquito Repeller
Going out for camping can be fun, but you can bet your bottom dollar that mosquitoes will be part of the equation, so it makes perfect sense to protect yourself from those irritating bites as you would much rather donate your blood to those who need it instead of feeding off the current generation of mosquitoes so that they can multiply even more and bite you and your kids all the more during your next camping trip. The Clip On Mosquito Repeller might just come in handy compared to chemical-based sprays, since it will clip on (as you can tell by its name, obviously) to a belt and repel mosquitoes which are within a 15′ radius of wherever you go. In older days, you might even be deemed to be a wizard with such great power that even nasty mosquitoes prefer to take the path less flown. This is made possible thanks to the device automatically emitting a subtle floral scent of geraniol, a plant-derived essential oil which is also a natural insect repellent. In laboratory tests which were performed by a University of Florida entomologist, geraniol proved to be way effective compared to DEET, a chemical that sees action in most bug repellents. Since the Clip On Mosquito Repeller runs off a silent fan, you need not worry about it driving you nuts instead of the buzzing of mosquitoes. Each geraniol cartridge (two included with each purchase) can last up to 120 hours, where it has a button to turn it on or off. Powered by a couple of AA batteries, give yourself some relief from mosquitoes with this $24.95 purchase.
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Mailbox Sentry Lets You Know When Your Snail Mail Has Arrived
By Chris Scott Barr
Have you ever wished that you could be notified when your snail mail arrives? In the age of instant email notifications, the hit-or-miss nature of checking your postal mail can be an annoyance. Even more so if your mailbox is located a great distance from your door. Nothing is more annoying than walking five minutes, only to not find a single letter. Did the mailman come yet, or was there just nothing for you today?
Well now you can solve this age-old problem with a gadget from Thanko. Just pop the Mailbox Sentry into your mailbox, and set the receiver in your house. When a piece of mail goes into your box, you’ll get a notification. The device works up to 100m away, so distance won’t be an issue. $95 is a lot of money to spend to let you know that you have bills waiting for you.
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