The Panic Button has long been an device used to get characters out of horrible situations, so chances are you’ve fantasized about having one for your own life. ThinkGeek is now offering this “Big Red Button” that has all the looks of the real thing, but none of the functionality – instead acting as a US light-switch replacement kit / dimmer switch. That means it will only give you the gift of darkness next time you’re busted in your bedroom doing something you shouldn’t. However, in that case, this would probably be even more valuable.
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If you’ve always wanted to pull a book on a big bookshelf and instantly gain access to a secret room, your dream is now one step closer to reality thanks to this secret passageway switch, which is basically an electrical switch that can be loaded and operated with your favorite hardcover book. If you don’t have a revolving bookcase and a secret room, you can always use this for the much more boring task of turning on a lamp.
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Fans of classic arcade games will undoubtedly enjoy this fully functional arcade button light switch. It’s great for kids rooms, but adults can enjoy it too. All you need is to rig it so that a combo dims the normal lights and turn on the party lights. Disco combo!
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Try licking any other light switch in your house. This version melts in your mouth, not the other way around.
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