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Mini IQ Cube Flash Drive is the Easiest Rubik’s Cube Ever

Chris B. — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:04:36 +0000

How quickly can you solve a Rubik’s cube? Don’t worry, it’s been a while since I’ve even attempted such a feat. I’d like to think that over the last few years my problem-solving skills have increased exponentially, and that I can tackle one in mere seconds. However, I really don’t want to find out that I’ve only gotten worse. I think I’ll just stick with this USB Mini IQ Cube Flash Drive.

Some people might argue that they’ve taken all of the challenge out of the Rubik’s Cube. Me? I say that they’ve only gotten rid of the frustration. Only one cube rotates, and it only goes 90-degrees and back. This serves to extend and retract the USB connector that you’ll need to insert into your computer if you want to take advantage of the 2GB-8GB of storage contained within. You can grab one for as little as $17.

[via ChipChick]

2-Foot Tall at-at is the Coolest Star Wars Toy Ever

Chris B. — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:57:04 +0000

When I was a kid, I envied one of my friends, as he had a giant Millenium Falcon. It wasn’t big enough that his Han Solo and Chewbacca action figures could fit in the cockpit, but it was still sweet.

When stacked against this massive 2-foot tall AT-AT, my friend’s old toy just doesn’t seem so great anymore. Sure, the Falcon might be a little more iconic, but just a few of these suckers threatened to wipe out the entire Rebel force on Hoth.

This detailed replica is big enough to hold up to 20 action figures. Heck, and I thought my Ninja Turtles van held a lot. There’s even a speeder bike crammed in there, along with an auto-winding grappling hook, projectiles, lights, sounds and character voices. Really, what more could you want from this thing? Well, other than a price lower than £129.99 ($208 USD) .

[UPDATE: Ask and ye shall receive. We found the 2-foot AT-AT over at the Star Wars Shop for just $119.99 USD!]

[via Geekalerts]

Sega Arcade Cabinets for Miniature Gamers

Alisha K. — Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:20 +0000

For many of us, the days of arcades are long past (and if you’re lucky enough to have one nearby, cherish it!), but we remember plugging in all those quarters with a particular fondness. Well, prepare to have that fondness exploited, in the form of adorable miniature arcade cabinets.

Even if it were possible to count the number of hours I wasted on games like OutRun, I wouldn’t want to. The results would be less than glamorous (and might remind me that I could own that BMW by now if I’d saved all those quarters). Would I want a constant reminder of that on my desk? Yes, yes I would. It’s just so cute!

The Sega Taikan Game Collection will be available this fall, and includes five different games: Space Harrier, Super Hang-On, OutRun, Thunderblade and Afterburner. Now if only they were playable….

[Hobby Media via Retro Thing]