The soon to be released LEGO Star Wars Slave Ship ($199) is made from a whopping 2000 lego pieces. Sure to be a challenge for young and old alike. The completed model measures 7"H x 17"L x 14"W in landing mode and comes with 4 minifigures with weapons including: Boba Fett, Bespin Guard, ... More →
Over the years the big Lebowski has developed something of a cult following. If you're one of the die hard you'll surely enjoy The Big Lebowski Pinball Machine ($8500). "Each of the three playfields, main, upper, and sub playfields feature authentic, licensed images which bring you right into the ... More →
Lego, has it right. Instead of trying to guess what kits its customers want, they're allowing them to pitch their own projects and if they get enough support the kits are brought in front of a review board for final consideration. One such project is a Lego 1969 Chevrolet Corvette ($TBA). The detail ... More →
If you're looking for an adult Lego set then look no further than the LEGO 'The Dark Knight' Tumbler ($199). The iconic Batman vehicle includes awesome features like a detailed interior, adjustable top wings, huge rubber-treaded racing tires, and of course, exclusive mini-figures: Batman and The ... More →
If you're looking for a challenging model to build then look no further than the Metal Earth Apollo Lunar Lander ($13). If you don't know the story, the Lunar Lander was the spacecraft that carried two astronauts from the orbiter to the surface of the moon and back. Six lunar modules landed on the ... More →
With most jobs now a days needing some sort of technical training it makes sense to introduce children to concepts at an early age. TinkerBots Educational Robotic building Set ($160+) does just that. It makes it possible for young kids and adults to create a number of robotic toys just by clicking ... More →
DJI has just updated its popular Phantom 2 with the newly released Phantom 2 Vision+ ($1300). The Phantom 2 Vison+ is extremely easy to fly which makes creating incredible aerial videos accessible to everyone, not just seasoned pilots. It features a high precision 3-axis camera stabilization system, ... More →
There is nothing like cool toys to fill out the shelves of your office and provide a few moments of play time in between tasks. The Self-Balancing MiP Robot ($119) looks like it would fit the bill nicely. Just like a Segway the MiP balances on two wheels effortlessly. You can control it using just ... More →
This has to be one of the coolest uses for a 3D printer that I've seen. Theo Jansen is a Dutch artist who is known for creating gigantic creatures out of PVC that can walk on their own. He's taken the same structures, shrunk them down, and 3D printed them to create the 3D Printed Strandbeests ... More →
The new LEGO NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover ($30) was designed by actual Curiosity Rover engineer, Stephen Pakbaz. This set is an excellent detailed version of the real mobile laboratory. It features 6-wheel suspension, a working articulated robotic arm, multiple camera sets, a display ... More →
Destroy the competition with the Echo1 M134 MiniGun ($3900). This Airsoft MiniGun is an absolute beast. Weighing in at 35 lb. the M134 has full CNC construction and comes with two barrel options; a 21.4 inch and a shorter 13.5 inch barrel that utilizes a quick change system. As far as performance, ... More →
Mike Shouts had another great find the other day. The RGBM Rubber Band Gun ($85+) is one of the coolest gadgets I've seen come out in a long time. The RGBM is a fully automatic rubber band gun that is made out of CNC'd oak plywood, can fire up to 672 rubber bands in one session at a rate of 14 shots ... More →
