technabob » inflatable

be comfortable anywhere there’s air with the blow sofa

lambert v. — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:03:33 +0000

Despite it’s unintentionally naughty name, the Blow Sofa is actually a neat concept.

Just add “-up” to “Blow” and you’ll get the idea.

Measuring 71″ x 35″ when fully inflated, the Blow Sofa is made of a couple of dunnage bags, which are made from scrap wood and are traditionally used as cushions or airbags for cargo. A couple of rubber straps tied to what seems to be an easy to assemble metal rack hold the bags together.

I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to fill up the bags on my own, but it’s nothing that a small air pump can handle. I could see myself buying one of these, as long as designer Malafor changes the sofa’s name.

[via freshome]

inflatable d20 makes for nerdy pool parties

lambert v. — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:32:22 +0000

Take this with you to the beach and you’ll certainly be the center of attention, mostly because a lot of people won’t know what the heck this huge polygon with numbers is.

No one’s stopping you from actually using it to play D&D, just make sure your friends are okay with it. Trust me, there are people who take their D&D seriously, and will not stand for inflatable d20s.

The inflatable d20 has a diameter of 17 inches; no word if it comes in other colors. You can order one at ThinkGeek for only $12 (USD).

inflatable wii boxing gloves are here to pump you up

technabob — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:13:25 +0000

Are you really ready to get into the boxing ring on you Nintendo Wii? I don’t think you really are unless you’re wearing a pair of these goofy looking boxing gloves.

Just strap your Wii-mote and Nunchuk controllers into these inflatable gloves, pump them up with air, and you’re ready to duke it out with your favorite boxing game. Regardless of the extra padding the cushion of air might provide, I don’t recommend that you punch your $2000 plasma screen with these.

If you don’t mind looking a bit silly while you play a little Hajime no Ippo Revolution, you can pick up a pair of the gloves for just under 15 bucks here.

giant inflatable talking robots invade wal-mart

technabob — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:26:43 +0000

I’ve always wanted a headline like that. It sounds like something out of Weekly World News. However, I assure you that this time it’s 100% accurate.

The Mega Mech Airmagination Inflatable Robot has to be one of the worst product names I’ve heard in a long time. Even though this inflatable R/C robot is designed as a kid’s toy, it’s sure to be blast sneaking around the hallways and cubicle farms at your office. The inflata-bot stands over 4-feet tall and it can speak — in a typically robotic tone — although I’m not exactly sure what it has to say.

It’s only appropriate that the Mega Mech is available from everyone’s favorite Mega Store, Wal-Mart. It’s just $39.95.

[via 7Gadgets]