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mini psp and ds lite for your keychain (or your cat)

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun | video games

I used to think that today’s handheld gaming systems were small enough. But now that I’ve seen these tiny little Nintendo DS Lite and Sony PSP doppelgangers, I’m wondering if playable consoles could get even smaller someday…

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September 29th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

lightsaber laser pointers: you’ll shoot your eye out, kid.

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Star Wars Lightsaber Laser Pointers

If you thought those lightsaber bedside lamps were a bit too over the top, these pocket-sized sabers are a bit easier to handle. Designed to look like the ones donned by Star Wars villains Darth Vader and Darth Maul, these mini lightsabers are actually laser pointers.

They slip onto any keychain, and project a tiny red laser beam…

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January 19th, 2008 4 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

fake gadgets deliver shocking consequences

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Shocking Gadgets

These may look like your typical cheap schlock shop knock-offs of popular gadgets, but they’re much more devious than that. You see, while they may bear a slight resemblance to a certain portable gaming system, media player and a dime-store pocket laser, they’re actually practical jokes that deliver a nasty shock…

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December 30th, 2007 5 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

shocking car remote zaps bad valet parkers

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Shock Car Remote Gag

If you’ve got a really cruel streak, here’s a new prank for your arsenal of practical jokes. This may look like an ordinary car keychain remote, but it won’t actually open any vehicle. Instead, it lets out a tiny jolt of electricity when your unsuspecting victim presses the wrong button…

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December 16th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

robot watch transforms into tiny desk clock

filed under: design | timepieces

Robot Watch Mini-Clock

I’m absolutely in love with these cool metal robot watches. Not only can you wear them on your wrist, they pop out of the band to become mini-clocks you can put on your desk.

Each of the little guys has flexible metal arms, and a little pair of “headphones” on top of his head that come in handy if you want to hang it from a pendant or a keychain…

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September 19th, 2007 11 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

super mario brothers keep keys company

filed under: just plain fun | video games

Super Mario Light Mascot Keychains

Stuff that features the likeness of Mario and his video game pals never seems to get old around here, so why not check out these new keychains based on Nintendo’s favorite gaming icons.

These Super Mario Light Mascot keychains from Bandai come in a set of five familiar faces from the classic Nintendo franchise…

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September 5th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

classic namco game sounds on your keychain

filed under: retro | video games

Namco Sound Drop Keychain

Wakka, wakka, wakka. Carry the sounds of your video gaming youth wherever you go with these retro sound keychains.

Namco Classics Sound Drops play actual sound samples from 80’s classics like Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Galaxian, and Xevious among others…

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July 8th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

the all-in-one keychain gadget

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Party Keychain

The typical Swiss Army Knife is loaded with blades, screwdrivers, a compass and even a toothpick. This all-purpose pocket gadget is a bit more practical for most lifestyles.

The $15 Party Chain from Compact Impact combines an LED flashlight, universal TV remote control and a bottle opener so you can pop open a cold one while you surf your favorite channels…

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July 3rd, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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