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ampbot: like a robot on a segway with a boom box

filed under: robotics | strange and wonderful

Segatoys Hasbro AMPBot

Hot off the presses is the A.M.P.Bot, a unique roller-bot that moves around using a gyroscopic balancing system that works much like the Segway Personal Transporter.

A.M.P. stands for “Automated Musical Personality”. That’s because the wheeled robot can follow you around and play your tunes wherever you go…

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June 19th, 2008 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

candy lightsabers filled with edible goo

filed under: just plain fun

Star Wars Lightsaber Candy

Star Wars fans, here’s another oddity to add to your shrine to all things Jedi and Sith. These candy lightsabers won’t cut through flesh and bone, but they sure will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Hasbro’s Star Wars Candy Lightsabers are based on the authentic movie weapon designs for Darth Vader (red) and Anakin Skywalker (blue)…

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April 2nd, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

transformers: gadgets in disguise

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun | robotics

Real Gear Transformers Camera

Just in time for the new Transformers movie to hit screens, Hasbro has released a new series of the classic toys, this time based on today’s most popular high-tech gadgets.

The Real Gear Transformers series conceals little toy robots disguised as cell phones, digital cameras, portable video game systems among other things…

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June 2nd, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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