This Snoopy Flying Ace USB hub connects up to three of your USB devices while the battling beagle takes on the elusive Red Baron. And this isn’t just one of those boring inanimate USB hubs. When plugged in and switched on, Snoopy’s Sopwith Camel starts rocking back and forth, its propeller spinning in the breeze.

10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or more… Now I can’t get that Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron song out of my head.

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You can get the Snoopy USB hub over at Strapya World for ¥5,280 (appx. $56 USD). Be sure to check out Astronaut Snoopy while you’re there.

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What I don’t get is the location of the ports:

What’s the point of copying an iconic design if it’s not going to be visible when you’re using the gadget? The ports could have been place on the sides, or – oh snap – on top. But I guess that’s why the folks at Brando are rolling in money and I’m just a dumbfounded blogger. Go give them more of your money; the port sells for $12 (USD) at Brando’s online shop.

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And this, I believe, is the palette swap = $$$ formula at work:

The droids are also quite detailed, so I’m thinking these are collectibles with some functionality. Here’s a closer look at the R2D2 hub:

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The R2Q5 and the R2D2 USB hubs are available at GeekStuff4U for about $74 (USD). Giant Artoo not included.

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The hub is available at Gadget 4 all for only $10 USD; the only colors available as of now are white and black. As if it matters.

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If Marvel is the House of Ideas, what does that make Brando? The Arkham Asylum of Ideas? Also, that’s a potato? Is that what we call alien brains now? Potatoes?

The Potato USB 4-port hub sells for $16 at Brando’s online store. If someone in the office is always pestering you, buy a potato hub and plug it in to your computer the next time he comes around. I assure you, no one will talk to you again. Even your gadgets will ostracize you. You’ll probably be fired.

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It’s just wrong. Like a Bumblebee that transforms into a plane. Or an Optimus Prime that transforms into a gorilla. Oh wait.

Meh. It’s okay I guess, since it’s doubly geeky. But I can’t believe it’s a PC. /runs

You can preorder a Blaster 4-port USB hub at Big Bad Toy Store for $60 USD; shipping starts September this year.

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As you can see, you can connect this multi-ported monstrosity to 2 computers, but they can only access the hub one at a time. Since it’s so huge, it’s understandable that it needs to be plugged to work. You can order one (it’s a 16-in-1, really) at Geek Stuff 4 U for $105 USD. I heard that if you daisy chain these beasts, the explosion that ensues will create anti-matter.

These USB hubs from Systown bear more than a passing resemblance to LEGO blocks.

Perfect for connecting your LEGO flash drive and LEGO MP3 player to your LEGO Mac Mini, these hubs add 3 extra ports anywhere you need ‘em. That is, of course if that anywhere happens to be in Korea, which is currently the only place I can find these for sale. Available from DCX for 15,920 KRW (appx. $12 USD).

Perhaps Neko the USB hub cat ($19.50 USD) will tickle your (cat) fancy. Just plug Neko into your computer’s USB port, and the little kitty provides 4 extra ports for connecting devices to your Windows, Mac or Linux PC. There’s three ports on his back, and another one in his mouse-hole.

Now I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve never seen a blue, silver, pink or aqua colored cat in my lifetime. I guess I’ll just chock it up to artistic license. Or cats dipped in paint.

While I think Neko is pretty cute in these pictures, I’m not sure how darling he’d look with a bunch of wires jabbed into his spine and mouth. I think it might look a bit like cat torture – or something out of a Trent Reznor video – but that’s just me.  Maybe Neko would be better off just sitting on your desk without any devices connected.

And remember, help control the desktop animal population – have your USB pet spayed or neutered.

I may laugh now, but the next time I need to tape something down while simultaneously looking for a place to charge my iPod, I’m going to think of this thing. It’s perfect for people with small desks, or for people like me who just have a lot of stuff taking up all that pesky room on their desks. Also for people who like to collect unusual things, but that goes without saying.

The best part? It’s only $9. That’s not a bad price just for the four-slot USB hub, and as this thing is made to fit any ol’ standard roll of tape, you may never run out again… so long as you remember to refill it.

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In Japan, these fellows are well-known figures from the Kinnikuman manga. Elsewhere, they would probably be more recognizable if they were made of rubbery pink PVC (or NES-era pixels).

They look like flash drives, yes? No, that would be useful, and we can’t have that. Instead, these guys exist only to hump your actual USB devices into oblivion. Alternatively, if you’re looking for any excuse to put off doing anything productive while sitting at your computer, you can stage tiny, awkwardly-positioned wrestling matches.

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This gadget reminds me of those toys that have colored blocks of wood connected by fabric straps, that can go either direction. You’ll get 4 USB 2.0 ports at your disposal, and can use it with a Mac or PC. I think it would make the perfect gift for all those fidgety peripheral-lovers in your life!

You can pick one up at Perpetual Kid for the $12.99- not bad for four ports and a cheap thrill!

The 4-port USB 2.0 hub may look exactly like an old school cassette tape, but I can pretty much assure you that you’ll wreck your tape player if you attempt to pop this thing in and listen to it. I can only imagine the horrific screeching sound that would come out of my speakers when I press play. Of course, assuming that you actually follow the instructions and use it as a proper USB hub, it should be much more benign.

It’ll look really great sandwiched between your old Steve Miller Band, Boston and Foreigner tapes that I’m sure you still have lying next to your Walkman. You can get your hands on the USB cassette tape USB hub at UK gadget shop I Want One of Those for £12.99 (appx. $24 USD).

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You can twist each port up to 270 degrees, although off the top of my head I can’t think of why I would need to do that. I mean, it’s pretty cool and all, and it’s a fun way to anthropomorphize your USB action, but I’m not sure if it’s strictly necessary in terms of functionality. The hub folds up into a nice, neat square when not in twist mode, sort of like a super lame Transformer (Nightbeat, anyone?)

Also, it seems unnecessarily HUGE. You can get one here for $12.

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Both R2 and Darth offer four full-speed USB ports on their front. Now my Japanese isn’t all that great, but it sounds like every 3 minutes, R2’s head moves and lights up, and both hubs play some appropriate sound effects from the house that Lucas built.

While I just love the details on the little droid, the minute I read that Vader’s eyeballs glow when connected to a powered USB port, I came over to the Dark Side for good.

For the moment, these hubs are available only in Japan, but it’s only a matter of time before these hubs find their way to the rest of the world via importers.

They should be hitting the streets of Tokyo in July at a price of ¥7,140 (appx. $66 USD) each. Post a comment if you happen to find a retailer!

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When not attached to your computer, the connectors provide Mickey with his ears. When connected though, the Vincent van Mouse look is a bit disturbing. While the hub’s cartoon design might to appeal to Disneyanna collectors, it’s nothing to write home about in the utility department, giving you just two additional USB ports.

If you’re a Disney fan and can forgive the oddly interpretive character design, the Yujin Mickey Mouse USB Hub can be found at StrapYa for just about $19.

Kikkerland’s USB Hub Man has flexible wire arms and legs with a port at the end of each one. His body houses all the electronics and a tiny green power indicator LED in place of a heart.

The only bummer about Hub Man is that only one of his ports runs at USB 2.0 speeds without a special adapter. Hopefully, they’ll make him fully high-speed compliant in the future.

Expect these to start hitting stores in the next month or so, at a retail price of about $19 each. Check back later for details on where to order yours. [UPDATE: You can now find these over on Amazon.]

First off, there’s the In-Desk USB Hub and Front-Access In-Desk USB Hub which provide you with four additional USB ports. Then, there’s the In-Desk Dock for iPod, which lets you dock your USB iPod directly into your desktop. The dock hooks up to your computer to charge and sync your iPod, and also provides stereo output so you can hook up speakers if you’d like.

All three of the devices list for just under $40 bucks and should be available for purchase in the near future. And if your desk doesn’t have a hole in the top, you can simply pick up a 3-inch hole saw from any hardware store and cut one for yourself.
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The LaCie Huby is a truly odd looking USB and Firewire hub that emphasizes the cables on your desktop, rather than hiding them away. The bulb-shaped device provides you with an additional 4 USB ports and 2 Firewire ports at the end of its LED illuminated cables. The Huby also has USB-powered light and fan attachments in its arsenal of gadgets.

For those of you who find this kind of design appealing rather than appalling, you can pick one up at the end of December for $79.99 USD.

The USB 1.1/2.0 gold bar hub features 8 powered USB ports in a mock-gold style befitting storage in Fort Knox. Thanko has even gone the extra mile to weigh down the block to over 5 pounds, so I wouldn’t call this thing portable. Priced at 5,980 Japanese Yen, the USB gold hub is expected to ship in December.

Now if I could only understand what the guy dressed as Jack Sparrow is trying to say as he chows down on on of these…

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