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millennium falcon sled takes you into hyperspace

millennium_falcon_sled

So maybe it won’t make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs, but this Millennium Falcon sled should take you down the neighborhood snow mound in 10 seconds flat.

The colorful snow sled doesn’t have the battle scars that the real Falcon has seen, but I’m sure after a few wipeouts (or laser cannon…

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December 26th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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snowball blaster fires fluffy stuff up to 80 feet

Those of us living in the Midwest know all too well that Winter is about to strangle us with its icy grip. And while 6 months of freezing cold weather can really suck the life out of you, there is a happy side-effect of the season. Snow – lots and lots of snow. So what…

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November 18th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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vholdr sports camera gets the 360-degree treatment

vholdr camera

What do you get when you combine a skateboard wheel, a length of PVC pipe, a driveway marker, a handful of screws, a bolt, washers and nuts, and some Gorilla Tape? Not much, until you throw an awesome new wearable camcorder in the mix. Then, you have one crazy POV video camera system.

That’s exactly…

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December 10th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: digital imaging gadgets just plain fun

make your own snowstorm

Make Your Own Snow

Want to make sure your kids have a truly white Christmas this year? Well with a little elbow grease, some cold weather and some cold hard cash you can.

The SG4 and SG5 snow makers from Snowathome.com turn water and pressurized air into actual snow. You’ll need to provide your own power washer and an…

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October 22nd, 2006 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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