Posts Tagged ‘fun’

Hexbug Nano

Written by topgear. Posted in Cool Toys

Measure 4.5×1.5 cm, with batteries included(AG13 button cell battery), designed to look and behave like a real bug, Nano is actually a very cool little robot that uses the physics of vibration to propel itself along and explore its environment. It runs, it skitters in all directions, it flips over and then pops back on its feet. There s no telling what Nano will do next! Having said that, catching this bugger could prove to be harder than a regular bug, and spraying insecticide does not work!

Electronic Blinking Eyeballs

Written by topgear. Posted in Cool Toys, Home

This giant eyeballs blink in a very realistic manner and can be attached just about anywhere using the included suction cups and hooks. An infrared signal between the eyes helps the shutter mechanism to function in perfect sync. Each eyeball is around 3 inches wide and 2 inches deep. The only other requirement is six AAA size batteries which need to be purchased separately. The kit also includes decoration sheets, hooks and cups for suction. The decorating sheets may be used to give tears or eyebrows to your blinking eyeballs thus letting you give different emotions to the surface they are attached to. The electronic blinking eyeballs will not only impress young children, but it can also bring a new life to almost any object in your home, from cupboards to your workstation.

DIY Mini Farmville Keychain

Written by topgear. Posted in Cool Toys

The online craze nowadays is Happy Farm (or Farmville  in the US) where you’re given a virtual farm and you plant stuff.  It’s a great concept for people who always wanted to try their hand at farming but never wanted to get dirt in their nails.  But what if you wanted to do some real farming, there just wasn’t enough room in your studio apartment or closet?  Now with this DIY Mini Farm Keychain, you can bring the farm to you.  This package comes with different seeds for the seasons depending on what you’re in the mood for and all the necessary tools you need to help your plant grow.  The best part is that you can carry the plant with you on your keys or mobile phone.  Some seeds take 15 days while others can take up 20 days so you and your friends can watch it grow.

Colour Changing Umbrella

Written by topgear. Posted in Outdoors

Our colour changing umbrellas come printed with special ink, white when dry, that comes to life when in contact with water. Why would you buy a normal umbrella again? At best you will look cool, at worst you will confuse a generation of children into thinking rainbows are leaking colour from the sky.

Quirky DIY Yogurt Culture Cylinder

Written by topgear. Posted in Home, Kitchen

If you love to culture yogurt yourself you may realized that it needs too much money on mass-produced. There is a non-electric yogurt cylinder designed specifically to help users through the key steps of at-home yogurt production: The cylinder can produce about a half gallon of homemade yogurt with insulated, double-walled, stainless steel cylinder keeps your milk and culture at an optimal temperature for the entire incubation period. It also included a rubber colander that allows you to easily filter the whey created during your yogurt’s incubation period. The colander attaches to both the top and bottom of the cylinder, with curved feet that extend downward to provide a space where the whey can run out of the container into a sink or bowl. Order include a “How To Get Cultured” instruction manual, and a book with more than 50 yogurt recipes. Perfect for storing and refrigerating your home-made yogurt until you’re ready to enjoy it. Price:56 Buy it from here

Quirky Future Style Snow Sleds

Written by topgear. Posted in Other, Outdoors

The quirky snow sled has a steering wheel up front lets you take control of your ride, while three adjustable steering wheel heights allow you to cruise in comfort. With a extra handles located in the back of the sled for the backseat sledder to hold onto, it can get scary back there! The handle are retractable that makes it easy to carry the sled uphill for your next ride. And for fun night sledding, there is a headlight in the front of the sled with an easy on-off button. Get ready for some thrills and chills this winter, comfortably fitting two kids, aged six and up, in its roomy seating area…. it’s time to bring on the hills with Quirky’s new Snow Sleds. Its over-all dimensions are 60in x 21in x 12in, and its seating area measures 39in x 17in x 6in. Price:67 Presale from here

Quirky Snowman Frosty Faces Ice Mold

Written by topgear. Posted in Other, Outdoors

Winter are coming, it is the right time to make snowmen with your family! And the quirky snowman frosty faces ice mold let you and your kids add funky flair to traditional snowmen. Just fill the mold with water, freeze it, then remove this new accessory and stick it on your snowman. But snowman frosty faces aren’t just for water, or winter! Fill them with snow for a quicker mold, or use sand in the summertime. You can also add food dye to create more colorful accessories. Each mold is made of hard ABS plastic, with sturdy sides that ensure an easy release and allow the molds to stand in freezers and on flat surfaces. Snowman Frosty Faces come in three different theme packs, each of which comes with eyes, a nose, and mouth. There’s Bucktooth ‘Boarder, with goggles, a moustached nose, and a bucktoothed smile; The Frostbiter, with crazy eyes, an Edward Cullen-esque nose, and fanged teeth; and Sassy Snowbelle, with flirty eyes, a button nose, and luscious lips. Price:25 Presale from here

Quirky Crafty Caps Turns Your Bottle Into A Paintbrush

Written by topgear. Posted in Office Supplies, Outdoors

It’s a brilliant, creative idea that the quirky crafty caps turns your bottle into a paintbrush. Just grab a 20-oz plastic bottle, fill it with non-toxic water-based paint, screw on a Crafty Cap, and stamp out a masterpiece! Crafty Caps paint tips are made from porous felt material, similar to that of a marker. The tips can also be used as stamps, and designs include circular point, slanted line, heart, star, and double line. Each cap’s shell is made from durable ABS plastic, with a fun expression to match its shape. Sold in sets of five caps. he quirky crafty capsare great for arts and crafts projects. Price:7.99 Presale from here

Quirky Digits Conductive Gloves Helps Stay Warm & Connected with Touchscreens

Written by topgear. Posted in Cool Accessories, Other, Personal Effects

Using Apple’s iPhone while wearing gloves has always been a tricky scenario. Well, don’t let the cold keep you from your connections! This quirky digits conductive gloves has safety-pin fastening pokes through top the inside whereupon it conducts the electricity from your finger and transfers it to the conductive fabric on the button itself. With the solution, your fingers will be in contact with the pin, allowing the capacitive touchscreen on the iPhone to recognize the signal from your fingers. The quirky digits conductive gloves comes in packs of four. Put one on each thumb, and one on the index and middle-fingers of your preferred hand and you’ll have toasty fingers and full control of your iDevice, be it the Nexus One, the iPad or any other gadget with a capacitive touch-screen. Some what clever although ambitious folks have been constructing their own versions for a few years now. Price:12 Presale from here

Quirky Waffler Allow You to Create Cup-Shaped “Waffle Shots”

Written by topgear. Posted in Home, Kitchen

Like cooking? The Quirky Waffler will be the best tool for you. It allows you to create cup-shaped “waffle shots” for $68, opening a whole new world of waffle possibilities. Serve your waffles with heaping servings of fruit, mounds of whip cream, or a sea of syrup. Waffler’s specially designed waffle mold plates includes two sets: traditional Belgian style and Quirky’s special waffle shot design. Each mold plate includes a canal to prevent spillover and keep your Waffler clean. Compact unit can stand up vertically to be stored away in a cabinet when not in use. The power cord located in the rear of the unit can be wrapped and stored in the Waffler’s base. Adjustable timer with four presets for perfectly cooked waffles. When the bell dings, they’re done! Measures approximately 12″ x 9″ x 4″. Belgian waffles are 4″ x 3″, while waffle shots measure 3″ across by 2″ high. Buy it from here