From the category archives:
It looks like EVE serum hypodermic needles throughout the city of Rapture in the game Bioshock, it glows like the serum thanks to LEDs, and it’s even priced similarly to what you would pay at a Circus of Value vending machine—but I wouldn’t go sticking it into your arm thinking that you are going to get any super powers. Maybe a staph infection, but definitely no super powers.
Mounting a t-rex head on your truck really adds a whole new dimension to the “monster truck” theme. The only way it could be better is if it had a Frankenstein, Wolfman or Dracula head hood ornament. Additional animal versions are available after the break.
These sumo robots walk faster and push harder depending on how much electricity you generate with the hand crank. So, it’s not fat, strength and superior technique that wins the day, it’s how fast you can turn that crank.
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This little bendable figure has magnets on his hands and feet so he can scale the tin rock wall. While that may be amusing for some, I say glue a few small magnets on your GI Joes and make the rock wall part of their boot camp.
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These spit balls expand up to 200x their original size—and they can “slip, slide and bounce until they explode on target.” Described as “slimy science with polymers”, this is supposed to be an educational experience. No, really.
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If you are tired of running Sonic around in video games, you can use this racing set to pit him against Tails in a live action race. There is no real Super Sonic action to him, but if you time him getting to the crossover at the same time as Tails, something will go flying across the room. Not quite the same, but as good as it gets.
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Kevin Smith pimping for himself with an (in)action figure that does absolutely nothing seems about right. I am sure the fact that there are no movable parts on this doll is just to frustrate those that would love to put him into compromising positions. Minus using some cutting tools it just isn’t going to happen.
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Remember that scene in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull where Indiana Jones survives a nuclear blast by hiding in a fridge? Well now you can commemorate that horrible piece of cinematic history by spending $175 on a 12-inch action figure. A gallery of images is available after the break.
This squirt gun looks like the product of some unholy genetics experiment gone horribly wrong. I feel like you would have to go to confession just for playing with it.
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This rubber fetch ball gives your dog a long, luxurious handlebar mustache. Of course, this also gives you the opportunity to rename the dog “Sir Reginald Higginsbottom III” and outfit him with a vest, pocket watch and monocle. Dreams really do come true. An additional image is available after the break.
