Technabob » bubble wrap http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Geek Stuff Sun, 27 May 2012 15:00:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Bubble Wrap Calendar: Pop, Pop, Pop the Days Away http://technabob.com/blog/2008/09/07/bubble-wrap-calendar-pop-pop-pop-the-days-away/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/09/07/bubble-wrap-calendar-pop-pop-pop-the-days-away/#comments Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:14:36 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=4089 There’s something just so satisfying about the tactile sensation of popping bubble wrap. Now you can have a legitimate reason to pop bubbles every day, thanks to this fun bubble wrap calendar.

bubblewrap calendar

Each day of the year lives beneath a burstable bubble layer. As the days go by, just pop the corresponding bubble. If you happen to be away for a few days, you get the extra bonus of being able to pop a whole bunch at once.

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Handmade in Brooklyn, NY, the oversize calendars come in either horizontal or vertical orientations, and measure in at substantial 48″ x 18″.

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The 2009 edition of the calendar is now available, in either a paper-backed version ($29.95) or a sturdy acetate-backed version ($49.95). So get popping and head on over to the Bubble Calendar website to get yours.

[via Chip Chick]

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2008/09/07/bubble-wrap-calendar-pop-pop-pop-the-days-away/feed/ 3 Take One Pop a Day With the Bubble Wrap Calendar http://technabob.com/blog/2008/07/07/take-one-pop-a-day-with-the-bubble-wrap-calendar/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/07/07/take-one-pop-a-day-with-the-bubble-wrap-calendar/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:01:12 +0000 Karen M. http://technabob.com/blog/?p=2769 The Bubble Calendar is made of poppable bubble wrap so that you can mark time with one pop per day.

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The handmade calendars come in vertical or horizontal styles and cost $29.95 for paper backing, or $49.95 for clear acetate backing. They have the days of the week, with weekends in bold face, and all major US holidays marked down.

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So if you’re the type of person who changes apartments biannually just for the thrill of the bubble wrap, this might be a way to get a measured daily fix o’ the pop. In my view, it certainly beats out the virtual bubble-popping experiences that are currently available. You can buy one here!

[via CoolHunting]

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2008/07/07/take-one-pop-a-day-with-the-bubble-wrap-calendar/feed/ 0 Bandai Electronic Bubble Wrap Popper http://technabob.com/blog/2007/06/24/bandai-electronic-bubble-wrap-popper/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/06/24/bandai-electronic-bubble-wrap-popper/#comments Sun, 24 Jun 2007 13:57:31 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/06/24/bandai-electronic-bubble-wrap-popper/ Sometimes, you just can’t resist popping all that bubble wrap that your latest gadget purchase came shipped in. Well now you can feed that compulsion any time, thanks to this new gizmo from Bandai.

puchipuchi bubble wrap

The PuchiPuchi (rough translation) is a pocket-sized electronic device that simulates the sound and feel of popping bubble wrap. Yep, you’ll never run out of those little pockets of joy with one of these.

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As an added bonus, every so often, it’ll break up the monotony of the popping sound with one of a variety of other goofy sounds, including such classics as “door chime”, “barking dog”, “fart”, and “sexy voice.”

Expect these to hit the streets in Japan this Fall for ¥819 (appx. $7 USD) each. I’m sure some enterprising importer will bring them to the States shortly after.

[via CScout Japan]

[Update 6/27/2007: It appears that CScout will be selling these globally for $59 for a pack of 5, starting this September.]

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