U-FIZZ Drink Carbonation Kit
Let's face facts: soda isn't that healthy - not nearly as healthy as juice. But juice is boring and soda has fizz. And fizz is fun because it tickles your nose and makes burps. Well, time to break out the science on your bad habits and use some common household ingredients to carbonate your own beverages. So you can turn boring (but healthy) juice into fun (and still healthy) juice! Great for kids (and gamers) who just won't drink the healthy stuff. With the U-FIZZ Drink Carbonation Kit, you'll have bubbly beverages in no time. And the best part of the U-FIZZ Drink Carbonation Kit is how easy it is. We won't go into too much detail here (you can watch it in the video), but basically you are using baking soda and vinegar to product carbon dioxide (fizz gas) in bottle A. When the carbon dioxide tries to escape, it is forced through the connector tube of the U-FIZZ Drink Carbonation Kit into bottle B containing your fizz-free drink. The carbon dioxide is forced into your flat beverage (a couple minutes of vigorous shaking helps mix the bubbles better into the drink). And that's it! Your boring juice, cold coffee, cider, urine (just seeing if you were paying attention) is suddenly fun again, all thanks to your U-FIZZ Drink Carbonation Kit and science! Yaay.
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Star Wars Mad Libs
Luke Banana-walker battled with his inner shellfish when he began training to be a Jedi Steak. But, as always, Master Yoda offered sage advice: "Bite or bite not. There is no snore. Can you believe that Mad Libs have been around since the 1950s? It's one of those activities that most everyone can say they did as a kid. (And then again as a teenager with all the new vocabulary words our parents didn't want us to say.) If you're a fan of Star Wars, pick up this book of Star Wars Mad Libs. You'll find 21 _____ (adjective) stories that include your favorite characters and events from the Star Wars movies. Whether you're a _______ (adjective) ________ (noun) or a _______ (rank of royalty), you'll have a great time brushing up on your parts of speech while making new and hilarious renditions of old tales.
Star Theater Pro Home Planetarium
On a clear night, one has only to look up to realize how much wonder is still waiting for us in the universe. Out there, amongst the stars, are secrets and surprises beyond our wildest dreams. Well why not, while you're working on your own way of getting up there to the stars, bring the stars down to you? With the Star Theater Pro Home Planetarium it's as easy as a button press. The Star Theater Pro Home Planetarium is the coolest little optical star planetarium for the home you'll ever find. It will make you feel like you are sailing through the cosmos. Just turn it on in a dark room (aimed at your wall or ceiling) and begin gawping. You can set the stars to move (1 revolution per 10 minute period), so you actually feel like you're outside. You can set a nap timer (so the unit will shut off after 15, 30, or 60 minutes once you are asleep). Behold, the stars.
Stirling Engine Kit
The intriguing design of this engine, invented and patented in 1816 by Dr. Robert Stirling, is still relevant today. Initially sought as a safer alternative to steam engines (whose boilers could explode), this engine never saw wide spread use because it was generally very heavy and required high temperatures. The principle of the engine is simple: an external heat source and heat sink create a temperature difference in a cylinder and the air inside expands and contracts, moving a piston and a crank shaft in a rotary motion. The energy source can be any source of heat or cold, including solar or even an open flame. The Stirling engine can be more efficient and quieter in comparison to the more familiar internal combustion engine. This Stirling Engine Kit is a truly unique gift for the person who thought they had everything - an engine that seemingly runs on air! But this engine can run on the heat coming from your hand. Please note that it is a kit and some assembly is required. Not suitable for children under 3 due to small parts. The instruction manual is available for download.
CSS for Babies Book
The first book of this series, HTML for Babies, was such a big hit that the author made CSS for Babies as the sequel. It's only natural that babies would want to move on to CSS after mastering HTML, right? Sit down with this board book and teach your wee geek about the building blocks of the web. Written by a web designer for his baby, this book is adorable and educational, our favorite combination!
DIY Library Kit
Are people always asking to borrow books from your awesome library? Do you find that those same people often keep those books a lot longer than you'd like? Do you desire to find a way to make money off of said people? Well, then have we got a product for you! No, it's not a DIY Robbery Kit - it's a DIY Library Kit! Just install the self-adhesive pockets into the backs of your books, and make your friends actually sign them out. Stamp the checkout card with the date your books need to be back by, and then wait. If your friends and/or co-workers bring them back late, assess them stiff fines. With the DIY Library Kit, you are the librarian (insert Conan the Librarian jokes here) and you make the rules. And since the DIY Library Kit effectively transforms your book collection into a library, you can now shush anyone you want. DIY Library Kit Everything you need to open your very own library - just add books. Keep track of who has checked out which books, and collect fines if books are returned late. DIY Library Kit Includes: 20 self-adhesive pockets, 20 checkout cards, date stamp, inkpad, and pencil. Refill Kit Includes: 15 self-adhesive pockets and 15 checkout cards. Dimensions: (pocket dimensions) 4.75" x 2.5"
Godzilla Kaiju World Wars Board Game
After a long slumber, the water stirs. Gigan has awoken - and he's hungry. Smelling cooking fish from the town closest to the water, he treads onto land. Alas for the humans, all the cooking fish are in restaurants - restaurants that Gigan begins to destroy and devour. But then a roar echoes from the other side of town. Godzilla is here to fight Gigan and return peace to the Earth. This is just one of the many scenarios you get to play out in Godzilla Kaiju World Wars Board Game! Godzilla Kaiju World Wars Board Game is all about monster vs. monster (vs. monster vs. monster - as up to 4 players can duke it out) action coupled with city-wide destruction on a game board two feet square! And we mean destruction! See, the buildings are made out of stackable tiles, so you can actually destroy them level by level. And all sorts of other things can happen - radiation can leak out, fires can start, and tanks can move in. Yes, even as you battle it out with other monsters, the humans will fight back, too! Godzilla Kaiju World Wars Board Game brings all out monster war to your table top. But make sure you clear a lot of room, because this game is as epic as a battle between Kaiju should be! Godzilla Kaiju World Wars Board Game A board game that pits monster vs. monster (vs. monster vs. monster) in an epic war of city-destroying proportions. This is a massive game, with multiple scenarios, so you'll never get bored. Actually build and then destroy (level by level) buildings as you play. Includes a ton of stuff: Game board 4 fully painted, plastic Kaiju (Godzilla, Rodan, Gigan, and King Ghidorah) 4 double-sided Kaiju status cards 90 plastic stackable building tiles 33 Event cards 22 Combat cards 25 Action cards 11 Info cards 19 Kaiju Condition cards 2 6-sided dice 86 cardboard tokens (Turn Order tokens; Tanks; Personnel Carriers; Gardens; Ponds; Fire; Radiation Zone markers; Single Story Buildings; and Destruction, Health, and Energy status markers) Rule and scenario book Ages: 14 and up Dimensions: Kaiju Playing Pieces: 2.375" tall Game Board: 24" square
Stickman Action Figure
So, there's this little guy we know; his name is Dan. He's less than four inches tall and he's the one who models for all the warning signs you see all over the place. He does a great "Mens Room" and his "Caution: Slippery Floor" is beyond compare. Ok, so we just ripped that joke off an old Steven Wright routine, but so what. This little Stickman generic action figure is awesome enough to warrant it. Read on to find out why. The Stickman action figure has a bajillion points of articulation, so he can get into any pose. And each leg and arm ends in a hole that can connect to one more ball jointed peg on the action base - which means you can balance him on one hand or one leg. Snap in the warning sign backdrop, and you create any sign you can imagine. Warn folks that the breakroom is an authorized "Handstand Zone" or that the leaking water cooler is a "Swimming Zone." With the Stickman Action Figure, your office can always be the official "Party Zone" - just add some sticky note confetti to the backdrop!
Kitastick Linking Chopsticks
When you lack chopstick-fu, it can be a little socially awkward. Especially when you go out with friends and everyone else is eating with chopsticks. There you are, bringing a pitchfork to the toothpick party. The other downside? Because you're shoveling in the food while they are daintily picking it up one piece at a time, you're done eating faster. Then you get to sit in front of your empty plate and try to look casual. But if you try to use chopsticks, you look stupid or worse yet, drop a juicy piece of sweet & sour chicken on your lap. Kitasticks are a beautifully designed plastic chopsticks set that can be used as regular chopsticks or linked together like training chopsticks. The patented interlocking design allows for a bit of help without screaming to the world that you're using training wheels. They are sleek and sexy in a way only things from Finland can be. (We wonder how much Asian food there is in Finland...) The designer thought of all the little details, including slightly ridged bits at the ends to help keep your food from sliding out from between your chopsticks. Product Specifications For Ages 3 years and up Link 'em together for chopsticks with training wheels Keep them apart if you're already good at it Textured at the tip to help grab the food Finger grips in the middle Colors: Black & Beige Made in Finland by an award-winning designer Safe to toss in the dishwasher, too!
Weird Gaming Dice Set
If you're a regular tabletop gamer, and if you're here you probably are - you've probably had to explain what those "weird dice" were to your mundane family and friends. "This one is for rolling initiative, and this one is..." "What's initiative?" You roll your eyes and soldier on. After all, someone had to explain it to you, once, right? Over the years, you've amassed a great collection of dice - some were really cool looking, some were made of some exotic material, or were in some strange arrangement, but they were always the same set: 4 sided, 6 sided, 8, 10 (sometimes two of 'em), 12, and 20. Is your set complete? You thought so - until now. Now you can lord it over your other gamer buddies with even more exotic random-number generators! Behold! The Weird Gaming Dice Set! 3 siders! 5 siders! 7s, 14s, 30s and 100 sided dice! Amazing! Of course, your next question is obvious: "What the hell are these weird dice for?" Sound like a familiar question? It should. Features Full set of "weird dice" in odd shapes 3-sided 5-sided 7-sided 14-sided 30-sided 100-sided Velvet drawstring bag included
Giant Plush Microbes
Three new flavors - Stem Cell (the wonder cell) and Food Poisoning & Diarrhea (they go together) YAY! Most folks never realize how cute microbes can be when expanded 1,000,000 times and then fashioned into cuddly plush. Until now, that is. Keep one on your desktop to remind yourself that there is an "invisible" universe out there filled with very small things that can do incredible damage to much bigger things. Then go and wash your hands. Lather, rinse, repeat. Your choice of (see additional images for pics of each): Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) In ur envelope - closing ur government agency Bad Breath - Halitosis (Porphorymonas gingivalis) Oral malodor is no laughing matter. But don't give spicy foods all the credit. Microbes deserve their share of the glory, too. Make someone smile (as long as they've brushed first.) Beer Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) Come and get it! This microbe is a baker, and a brewer -- and a scientist to boot. Pretty amazing! Learn about the secrets to its success. BookWorm (Anobium punctatum) Do you have a favorite bookworm? We do! And our book-lover is sure to interest just about any bibliophile. Brain Cell (Neuron) The more brain cells you have, the smarter you are. Chicken Pox (Varicella-Zoster virus) Don't be scared - a new vaccine is making chickenpox roadkill. Common Cold (Rhinovirus) Billions of people a year catch the cold. Now you can get one too -- without getting sick! Learn all about the Common Cold with this cuddly companion. Cough (Bordetella pertussis) Coughs aren't just for smokers anymore -- now anybody can get one! Diarrhea (Campylobacter jejuni) Better in than out; better up than down. Not a fun day when this one hits the fan. Ebola (Ebola Virus) Since its discovery in 1976, Ebola has become the T. Rex of microbes. Share the love! E. Coli (Escherichia coli) Everyone's welcome at a barbecue. Or are they? Egg Cell (Human Ovum) Our egg cell would love to be the newest member of your family -- or get donated to someone special! Flesh Eating Disease (Streptococcus pyogenes) Caused by the same microbe responsible for strep-throats, Flesh Eating can put you on a diet -- fast. Flu (Orthomyxoviridae) This guy may not look too tough, but don't let his cute looks fool you! Once he and his friends show up you're in for a pretty lousy time. Learn about his weaknesses so you can avoid unwanted encounters. Food Poisoning (Bacillus cereus) Taking home food from parties can be fun. Taking home food poisoning from parties can be a pain in the butt. Literally. Gangrene (Clostridium perfringens) Gangrene sets in when you least expect it. Gonorrhea/The Clap (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) One of the most common venereal diseases, Gonorrhea can be easily cured -- or avoided. Know the risks. Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) A bad relationship can break your pets' heart. But they'll love this little worm! Herpes (Herpes Simplex Virus 2) Breaking out is hard to do. Learn the facts. H.I.V. (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Not...
Angry Birds Card Game
With cell phones ranking up there with pickles for causing cancer, you want to unplug and play some real games. You know, the kind with cards and dice that involve a table and other people. So what do we get for you? A way to play the same game you’re addicted to on your phone without needing your phone. Check out the new Angry Birds Card Game. Just don’t eat any pickles while playing, or you negate the benefits. The survival of the Angry Birds is at stake! Be the first person to strategically knock out the object cards with your bird cards. Then shoot the die to topple the golden eggs and win with this quick-play game that’s based on the popular phone app. A fun and fast-paced game for the whole family. Product Specifications For Ages 5 and up For 2-5 players Save the eggs so the birds aren’t angry anymore Card game from the makers of UNO Based on the bestselling phone game, Angry Birds Be the first person to strategically topple the structure cards Roll the right bird to knock out the pigs to win Includes Angry Birds play cards, dice, and rules booklet
LOLMagnetz
LOLCats r funny n cute. Wif dis LOLMagnetz set, makin ur own lolcats iz vry easy. Just git piccur ov teh cat (or othr animal ov ur choosin) an use teh magnetz 2 build teh capshun rite on ur refrigerator. Cuz they r magnets, they will also hold teh picchur ur capshunin. Iz amazin; iz miracle; iz LOLMagnetz. Translation: LOLCats are funny and cute. And with this LOLMagnetz set, making your own LOLCats is very easy. Just get a picture of the Cat (or other animal of your choosing) and use the Magnetz to build the caption right on your refrigerator. Because they are magnets, they will also hold the picture they are captioning. It's amazing; it's a miracle; it's LOLMagnetz. And once you get some poetry up, send us pics. Also, post them on LOLmagnetz.com for others to vote on.
Magic Spinning Globe
The thing is, if you ever want to be a brutal super-villain, you've got to have three things: 1 - a giant death-ray, time-machine, or doomsday device. 2 - Toadies. Lots of them. They absorb bullets well. 3 - Some kind of representation of the Earth that you can lord over like the evil genius you are. At ThinkGeek HQ, we've got an entire legion of robotic zombie monkeys ready to do our bidding, so that's got #2 covered, and the death ray currently makes everything smell like curry. It's a work in progress. What we've also got is this super-awesome globe. It's 4.5 inches in diameter, and is somehow magical. Or solar. Holding it in your hands, the continents magically stay upright - oriented North as up. The coolest part, though, is holding it up to the light makes it slowly rotate from west to east. Everyone who holds it often express a feeling of power not unlike commanding cyborg space squid mercenaries as they decimate world capitals at your command. We know you've got a mean streak in you. The world is a messy place, and you just have to rule it. Grab your Magic Spinning Globe and hold it up to the light. The world is in your hands! Muahahahahaha!
K'NEX Mario Kart Wii Building Set
We love K'NEX. There's nothing like sitting on the living room floor with a bunch of parts and building something super cool that will prevent you from vacuuming for the next three weeks. (Of course, when we were younger, it was Tinkertoys. K'NEX hit the scene in 1993.) It was fun to build things when we were geeklings and it's fun now when we're building sets with our own geeklings. The K'NEX Mario Kart Wii series is an awesome way to unplug from your television and create the magic of Mario Kart in your living room. Every set can connect to every other set, so there's no limit to how long of a racetrack you can create. Check the details below for the list of what comes in each set. Product Specifications For Ages 6 and Up WARNING: Choking hazard. Small Parts - Not intented for children under 3 years of age. Bring your favorite tracks from Mario Kart alive with K'nex Build and race with Mario, Luigi, and friends Sets are interconnectable - combine with other sets to make bigger tracks Mario vs. Goombas Track - The set includes the parts to build Mario, a Standard Kart with a super-fast battery-powered motor, a Goomba obstacle and 2 collectible items from the game: a Mushroom and a Star! Also includes 6 pieces of buildable, interconnectable track. Building Set: Track Pack - Build even BIGGER track layouts! Add to your growing collection of Mario Kart Wii track pieces with the Mario Kart Wii Track Expansion Pack. 24 pieces of track are included in the set, as well as a buildable Mario figure and a trophy item from the game. Mario vs. Thwomps Track - The set includes the parts to build Mario, a Wild Wing Kart with a super-fast battery-powered motor, a Thwomp obstacle and 2 collectible items from the game: a Green Turtle Shell and a Banana Peel! Also includes 6 pieces of buildable, interconnectable track Mario with Standard Kart - Includes a buildable Mario figure, a banana peel item, plus a pull-back motor and K'NEX pieces to build his standard kart, exactly like in the game. Mario with Standard Bike - Includes a buildable, Mario figure and K'NEX rods, connectors and bricks to build his Standard Bike, exactly like in the game. You can also use the package as a ramp when you're done building! Luigi with Standard Kart - Includes a buildable Luigi figure, a star item, plus a pull-back motor and K'NEX pieces to build his standard kart, exactly like in the game. Luigi with Standard Bike - Includes a buildable, Luigi figure and K'NEX rods, connectors and bricks to build his Standard Bike, exactly like in the game.
Zero Fog Blaster
The Zero Fog Blaster launchs 2 to 6 inch diameter non-toxic fog rings that will sail to ten feet and beyond. Easy to use, they are great stress busters and with practice you'll be able to create bigger and better rings. The Zero Blaster uses the same liquid that Hollywood uses in the movies to make special effects fog. Like a snowflake, each fog ring is unique, expanding at its own rate and traveling at its own speed. You'll be captivated by their beauty, mesmerized by the myriad shapes you'll discover in every fog ring you create. The Zero Blaster will provide hours of good clean fun for children and adults alike. A lot of how the Zero Blaster works has to do with your handling of it. There is an element of finesse you are going to gain as you improve and pit your skill against yourself and against others. The Blaster also provides a fascinating insight into the principles of physics. The fog ring is a rotating toroidal (donut shaped) vortex (whirling motion of liquid or air with a low pressure area in the center). The Zero Blaster has an elastic diaphram that pushes a burst of air through a small opening. You can launch fog rings holding the Blaster still, but the rings will be smaller and travel a shorter distance. To create the largest fog rings, that will travel up to fourteen feet, follow the directions right here. Each Zero Blaster comes with three ounces of Super Fog-Ring Fluid (cherry scent), enough for more than 25,000 fog rings! Additional refills available as well. Requires 6 AA Batteries, not included.
Hellophone
Smartphones are becoming smarter and more intuitive by the minute. While your iPhone may be easy enough for your geekling to use, it's not exactly built to withstand the kind of abuse meted out by a creature of questionable fine motor skills and the attention span of a fruit fly. Adorable, yes. Responsible and careful with expensive things? Not so much. (We should also mention that this toddler t-shirt might make an excellent companion purchase. If you're livin' the lifestyle, you should have the toys AND the duds.) The Hellophone is designed with your wee geek in mind. It's durable, colorful, and has big friendly buttons that are easy for little fingers to press. This flip phone allows you to record voices, playback messages, and hear songs and sounds. Parents or other loved ones can record their voices so baby can hear them over and and over at the push of a button. After all, we have to train our wee geeks in the fine art of cell phone etiquette, why not start when they're 18 months old? Just make sure they put the phone away while driving their Fisher Price red coupe. Product Specifications For Ages 18 months and Up Record-a-voice cellphone toy for your wee geekling Family members can record greetings to baby that can be played back Other buttons play music or sound effects Big, friendly buttons are easy to press for little fingers Pretend play helps wee geeks build confidence, express themselves, and explore the world Also, they won't break your expensive smartphone (major bonus!) Flip-style phone comes in a variety of colors Please allow our monkey robots to choose a color for you as we are unable to separate the colors in each case we get The item packaging can also be the gift box Dimensions: 6" x 1.25" Requires 3 AAA batteries (included)
Aerogel Sample Disc
Lots of science comes from amusing circumstances. Penicillin, for example, was discovered from someone saying, "You gonna eat that?" to Alexander Fleming. Marie Curie was really just looking for a cool glow in the dark paint to make the ceiling in her bedroom have "stars!" And aerogel was created in 1931 due to a bet between two scientists. Ok, the first two were just jokes, but that last one is true. A bet led to the discovery of aerogel - considered by some to be the substance that will help humans reach Mars - and now you can get some for your very own! Silica aerogel--the same ethereal blue material used by NASA to insulate electronics on the Mars rovers and to capture comet dust on the Stardust mission--is now available for the rest of us! Also known as frozen smoke, aerogel is one of those super cool materials that you have heard about but probably never experienced in person. Now all that can change in an instant with this sample disc. Makes a great conversation piece or display item. Extremely hard-to-find transparent monolithic form. Perfect for gifts, science projects, and display. These aerogels have a density of ~0.095 g/cc, meaning they are an incredible 96% air by volume. Product Specifications World's lowest density solid World's best thermal insulating solid Super cool material, great for display Sample disc in small storage box Comes with handling instructions card Please note: disc is very fragile, must be handled carefully
DIY Zombie Customizable Action Figure Kit
The zombie virus is infecting everything. We had this great set of DIY action figures we were going to offer you, but alas the zombie virus has gotten to them. But then we thought, DIY zombie action figures are even more awesome! So, we beat them into submission, chopped them up a bit, and put together this DIY Zombie Customizable Action Figure Kit. Read on, to discover the hours of decaying joy that await you. Each DIY Zombie Customizable Action Figure Kit is chock full of parts. You'll get 3 whole bodies plus some extra replacement limbs (in varying degree of decomposition). Put together the figures you want, mix and match the included clothes, and then paint 'em up! You'll have your own tiny zombie horde in no time. The DIY Zombie Customizable Action Figure Kit even comes with an instructional DVD to show you tips and tricks and all that. We'd love to write more, but it's time for Dr. Decay-Face Grossman (our lead zombie) and friends to invade a certain pink dream house. There will be no survivors! DIY Zombie Customizable Action Figure Kit Everything you need to make your own (mini) 1/9 scale zombie apocalypse. Enough to make 2-3 zombies (in varying degree of dress and decay). Paints, scissors, and other tools not included. Includes: 3 8" articulated action figure bodies 5 different heads 2 pairs of hands 1 pair "just bitten" arms and legs 1 pair "really rotten" arms and legs 1 chest "prosthetic" 1 complete business suit 1 set of medical scrubs 1 lab coat 2 pairs of shoes 1 instructional DVD Dimensions: each figure is approx. 8" tall.
Jupiter Juice
If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, what's from Jupiter? We think perhaps children are from Jupiter. Sure, they may have tiny man or woman bodies, but they're not from Mars or Venus (yet). Children start on Jupiter, where everything is big and beautiful and you don't have to have a fully-formed brain to think you know it all. In fact, the mooshiness of the Jupiterian brain is what makes children so great at imagining and creating. It probably also explains their love of disgusting things. Jupiter Juice comes in a 3.5" tall hazardous materials barrel, but it's safe for all sorts of goopy, gooey play. It's hours of fascinating polymer fun in a variety of crazy neon colors. Please allow the monkey robots at our warehouse to choose a color at random for you. (They're totally colorblind anyway, we find it saves time programming them.) Jupiter Juice oozes back into its barrel to wait for the next playtime. Just don't drink it, okay? It might SAY juice, but it's totally not. Product Specifications For Ages 5 and Up WARNING: SMALL PARTS -.Not intended for children under 3 years of age. Goopy ooze for hours of fascinating polymer fun Comes in a variety of colors, please let our monkey robots choose for you Each barrel is 3.5 inches tall
Wee Ninja
Ninjas, traditionally, are stealth assassins - trained in a variety of fighting styles. There are times, however, when combat isn't required; when struggle needs not the exquisite edge of the blade, subtler means become necessary. Snuggles. Wee Ninjas spend most days training, and most nights ninjaing. When they're not ninjaing, they're perfecting the art of the Stealth Hug. They're also quite adept at the Sneak Snuggle, and the Fists of Tickle Fury. Cloaked in the night, these Wee Ninjas are perfect for cuddling their quarry into submission. The Wee Ninja is 9 inches tall and 8 inches wide, while his younger cousin, pocket ninja, is 5 by 5. Both ninja are as plush and cuddly as they are deadly.
World of Geekcraft Projects
Y'know what we love about being geeks? We can be crafty without worrying about whether it's a "girl" crafty thing or a "boy" crafty thing. Hey, if we want a Super Mario cross-stitch, it ain't gonna stitch itself. If we want to recreate the outfit of our favorite anime character, it's not going to sew itself. Whether male or female, we geeks make the stuff we want, no matter what other people say about the techniques involved in making it. The World of Geekcraft is an excellent gift for the crafter or wannabe crafter in your life. Learn to stitch up a Morse Code quilt to send a hidden message, use Perler beads to create a life-like portrait of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, or celebrate 8-bit classics with a Super Mario cross-stitch. With step-by-step instructions, project templates, how-to illustrations, and color photographs, each project is easy to follow from start to finish. Level up your Craft skill today with The World of Geekcraft and its projects for geeks of all persuasions and affiliations.
Monty Python Killer Rabbit Plush
Oh it's just a harmless little bunny, isn't it? How could a cute thing like that bite anyone's head off? Well, be warned - and be afraid. Straight from the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail comes this furry harbinger of doom. Cute, furry, soft, and completely deadly. Look at those teeth - they weren't made for vegetables. No, this rabbit has an appetite for only one thing: human flesh! This is a plush life-sized version of that famed beast of destruction. It looks like a cute little bunny, but pull open its mouth to reveal its hideously deformed teeth. Unless you happen to have a Holy Hand Grenade in your arsenal, there is only one thing left for you to do: Run Away! Run Away!
Zombie Board Game - Last Night On Earth
In the Zombie Board Game: Last Night on Earth, you'll take on the role of a small town Hero or become part of the zombie hoard and play against your friends to find out who will live and who will die. Will you know where to find weapons? Can you build a sturdy barricade? What do you do when the power goes out? If you get turned, can you effectively trap the survivors? Do you know which brains are the tastiest? If you can't answer these questions, then you need to prepare yourself with Last Night on Earth. Last Night on Earth comes with a modular board and five exciting scenarios so no game is ever the same. The mood will also be enhanced by the epic CD soundtrack that is included -- enjoy quality music while the zombies feast on your brains! Twenty-two highly detailed miniatures will come to life as the zombies chase down the high school quarterback or the nurse from the local hospital. Get the Zombie Board Game, and get ready for your Last Night on Earth.
Video Swim Mask
Little did you know, all the underwater scenes in The Little Mermaid were filmed using Video Swim Masks. (You see, the local Merpeople Videographers Union 42 refused to work the project, so humans had to be used.) The scuba diver crewmen couldn't handle all their gear and their video cameras, so the great Mouse himself outfitted them with these stylin' yellow masks and told them to go forth and shoot all of the magic that happens under the sea. Take it from us, darling, it's better down where it's wetter and you'd better be wearing the mask that lets you capture video of the fishes dancing to the hot crustacean band. This is the world's only swim mask with an integrated waterproof digital camera that works swimmingly in pools, lakes, or the ocean. Keep your hands free as you swim all the way to a depth of 15 feet! Turn the camera on, choose a mode (video or still) with the upper button, and press the shutter to record pictures or video. The friendly LED inside the mask lets you know which mode you've selected. Downloading images once you've gotten your land legs is simple - just plug the mask into your computer's USB port with the included cable. There's even software included that allows you to edit your content. The built-in 16 MB memory can store up to 27 high resolution pictures or up to 52 seconds of video. A microSD card slot allows you to expand memory up to 2GB for additional pictures or videos.
Star Wars R2D2 Trouble Game
Except this time, it's R2D2 who's in trouble.... We fondly recall rainy afternoons "playing" Trouble. Of course, what we really mean is that we remember a game in which everyone who didn't win got angry at everyone else for sending their pieces back to home just before they got them into position to score. When we tired of this, we moved on to deep, scientific inquiries into the nature of the mystical Pop-o-Matic. What made the popping sound? How much pressure could the dome handle before it exploded? Ah memories... Of course, we certainly weren't the first to play the game. In fact, Trouble is based upon a game from ancient India called Pachisi (aka Parcheesi). Records of people playing the game go back to at least the 4th century AD. There are even stories of emperors and princes playing the game with real people as the game pieces. This is all fine and wonderful but we're pretty sure that they didn't have the Pop-o-Matic back then. Now, in the 21st century, the classic race around the board and make everyone angry game that has enraged people for thousands of years has received a Star Wars makeover. Based on the characters from the Clone Wars, you play as Sith, Droid, or Jedi (Obi-Wan or Anakin) and race around the board to save or capture R2D2. The Pop-o-Matic makes sounds just like R2D2 when you press on the dome. Undoubtedly, this will lead to a new generation of scientific exploration.
Hypotrochoid Art Set
Math can be beautiful - an art form. There are many geeks out there that, when faced with trigonometry and calculus threw themselves in the loops and whorls that made up the graphs described in complex multidimensional equations. There are, of course, those that looked at y=abs{2sin(x)cos(x)} and giggled at the resulting graph's anatomical resemblance. I guess not every Newton can be expected to also be a Monet. In the 60's, a children's toy was released that created these beautiful hypotrochoids. Imagine a fixed point set inside one circle that travels along the inside of a second circle. The complex harmony of the position of the point, and the diameters of the two circles create a complex looping track. It's beautiful, but it's math! Included in the Hypotrochoid art set are: Two Hypotrochoid templates (outer circles) Six gear circles (inner circles) Red Green and Blue Pens Convenient metal traveling tin
Star Wars X-Wing Fighter Model
When you need to destroy the Death Star, nothing works quite as well as the X-Wing. It's perfect for exploiting the fatal exhaust vent flaw that Death Star engineers couldn't seem to overcome. Furthermore, the X-Wing is great for the swamps of Dagobah and can expand or contract its wings for no apparent reason other than "it looks really cool." Now you can construct your own detailed X-Wing model complete with a tiny Luke Skywalker and R2-D2. The wings fold open and closed just like the movie and you can add or remove the landing gear for different display options. You might think "model" and have terrible visions of half finished plastic hulks with smelly glue and messy paint. That's certainly not the case here. This Star Wars X-Wing Fighter Model is fully painted and detailed right out of the box. All that's needed is for you to break the parts out of the plastic sprue and follow the directions to assemble. No glue is required as everything snaps together neatly.
LEGO Digital Camera
What is your LEGO castle missing? It’s got a moat, a drawbridge, guard towers, a keep, archers to shoot at invaders. Why not bring it into the future with a security system for today’s invasions? These days you can't just shoot people willy-nilly (and yes, we agree this is pretty depressing). You need photographic proof of invasion, and do we ever have the product to help you get that proof! This totally functional 3 megapixel digital camera is built out of red, yellow, green and blue LEGO bricks and can be built in to your existing LEGO structures. Blind the invaders with the integrated flash, download the photo to your castle's security office via USB cable, and then print out a picture of the invaders' arrow-perforated bodies to hang up as a deterrent to future invaders. Your LEGO castle means business. What, no castle? We won’t judge. This is a great first digicam for your geekling or fun cam for the LEGO kid-at-heart and features a color 1.5” LCD screen, built-in flash and fixed focus. But really, the best part is that you can build it into things. A LEGO T-Rex with a photographic memory, perhaps? A giant, one-eyed monkey? Build us something awesome and then take pics of it... with another camera of course. (Oh, the irony, it kills us.)
Spitballs
Now in Glow in the Dark and Extra Large styles!! Spitting on people is a disgusting habit. It's dirty and (possibly) disease spreading and not very nice to do. But let's face it, gobs of squishy stuff flying through the air is fun. So, let's science it up a bit. What if instead of real expectorations, you flung awesome spherical polymers at your friends and/or coworkers? What if you grew them yourself in the comfort of your own cube. We're here for you: get thyself some Spitballs! Spitballs start off as small hard little spheres. Soak them in water for about 4 hours (or overnight for best results) and they will absorb water and grow up to 200 times their original size. Spitballs are now ready for war. They are slimy and squishy. If you throw them gently, they will bounce. If you throw them hard enough, they will explode into mushy pieces. And here's the best part about Spitballs: when the war is over, collect all the whole ones and let them dry out. They will shrink back to their original state and can be reused at a later date. Spitballs - grow 'em and throw 'em. Spitballs Ages: 3 and up (with parental supervision due to science). Spitballs start out as tiny balls and expand 200 times when stuck in water (takes about 4 hours for best results). Will bounce and/or explode into mushy parts on impact (depending on the force you throw them). Let them dehydrate and they will shrink, ready to be used again! Safe and non-toxic (but don't try to eat them). Three Awesome Styles: Original - makes about 50 spitballs - clear - grows up to 200 times original size. Glow in the Dark - makes about 50 spitballs - clearish/green - grows up to 200 times original size - GLOWS! Extra Large - makes about 7 spitballs - colors vary - grows up to 400 times original size (up to the size of a racquetball! Dimensions: Original and Glow in the Dark Spitballs grow to about 0.6" in diameter (the longer they absorb water, the bigger they grow); Extra Large Spitballs grow to the size of a racquetball!
Minecraft Foam Pickaxe
You're in a meeting. You need to escape. You need your freedom! Sadly, escaping a meeting isn't the same as getting away from Zombies and Creepers. You can't just tunnel your way out... Or maybe you could if you just had the Minecraft Foam Pickaxe! Replicating the stone pickaxe from Minecraft (data value 274 to be precise), the Minecraft Foam Pickaxe is an officially licensed Minecraft product. Okay, so a foam pickaxe is probably not going to bash through solid rock (or even soggy drywall for that matter), but with this baby in your hand you'll feel like you can. And after all, isn't it more important to have the confidence that you could smash things when you're trapped in a room with crazy people? The Minecraft Foam Pickaxe is made from sturdy EVA foam, which means that unlike the stone pickaxe in the game, the Minecraft Foam Pickaxe will withstand far more than 132 uses. EVA makes the Minecraft Foam Pickaxe a sturdy tool, hefty yet with enough cushion that you'll feel comfortable bashing a wide variety of materials. And of course, this is an officially licensed Minecraft product, which means you're making Notch happy too. Product Specifications Full size replica of the stone pickaxe from Minecraft Crafted from durable, EVA foam Great Minecraft accessory for costumes and YouTube videos Officially licensed Minecraft product
Mozart Magical Cube
We all want our infants to be geniuses right out of the womb and to be able to calculate formulas before they are out of diapers. We also want them to have fun in the process. Enter the Mozart Magic Cube which utilizes the 'Mozart Effect' - a popular theory which posits that listening to Mozart's music may improve spatial-temporal tasks involving mental imagery and temporal ordering in infants. No, it won't turn kids into baby Schrödingers, but trust us, it's better than most of the toy noise makers out there in the world. With the Mozart Magic Cube you have five different large buttons corresponding to the different sides of the cube each of which can play a harp, flute, French horn, piano and violin. You also have an orchestra button that can play all of the instruments simultaneously using eight different Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart compositions. Your wee ones will have the capabilities to add and subtract the different instruments while the music is playing which makes the versatility of the toy more appealing to the future composer. The lights also flash to the tempo of the music adding to the overall experience. 18th century musician's wig is not included!
Magic IQ Gift Box
"A box without hinges, key, or lid, Yet golden treasure inside is hid." - Bilbo Baggins If you want something good sometimes you need to work for it. Look at your ungrateful friends and relatives. You give them nice gifts and get a half-hearted "thank you" with no true appreciation for the time you took from your busy gaming schedule to visit a physical store and select something. Finally with the Magic IQ Gift Box you can give a gift and gain evil vicarious enjoyment for yourself. This devious box of delight can be used to store a small gift, then you can give it to your unsuspecting giftee and watch the fun begin. With no obvious opening, latch, or moving parts your gift recipient will struggle in frustration as they are dominated by the task of opening a simple wooden box. The Magic IQ Gift Box is not the same as those Chinese puzzle boxes you may have seen before with multiple sliding parts you push in a certain order. It features a simple mechanism that's a snap to open if you know how, but really frustrating when you don't. Try as you might to slide all the edges and corners of this box... nothing seems to move. No instructions of any kind are included so you'll need to figure out how to open the Magic IQ Gift Box beforehand and insert your gift... and we at ThinkGeek don't plan to tell you how to do that. That is our special gift to you.
Gift Box of Mini Plush Microbes
Love is in the air. And when love is in the air, microbes will thrive. It's just a fact of nature. So, why not just go with it and have fun? It's easy to have fun when those microbes can't really make you sick, can't make you reproduce, and can't make you do anything except smile 'cause they're just so dang cute. It's easy when the microbes are part of your Gift Box of Mini Plush Microbes! In each Gift Box of Mini Plush Microbes, you'll get five mini plush microbes. Each one will fit in the palm of your hand. Though mini, they are actually almost a million times bigger than life size. You'll be happy they are just plush when you look at the microbes you'll get. Because some would just make you extra sick if they were this big, while others would just hurt (and we'll leave it at that)! So, show someone how much you love them with a Gift Box of Mini Plush Microbes: the gift of single cells, disease, and fungus - all in a heart-shaped box! Happy VD Day, everyone!
Space Gun LED Keyring
Every outer space adventurer needs three things: a fast ship, a quirky sidekick (alien or robot, preferably), and a reliable blaster. It's up to you to win your own fast ship in a gambling game and earn some blood oath or something for the sidekick. But for the blaster, oh have we got you covered. Presenting the Space Gun LED Keyring! It's so small, you'll never be without it. The Space Gun LED Keyring is just a joy. It's little, it's cute, it's space-age plastic with a rubbery coating, and it goes PEW! when you pull the trigger. That's right, the Space Gun LED Keyring isn't just about good looks. A bright red LED with flash and a loud PEW! will sound with each trigger pull. It will vanquish aliens, monsters, coworkers, and any other malevolent entities you come across. Or, at least, it will make them smile. Get a few Space Gun LED Keyring today, and hide them in all your pockets. Never know when you'll need a little Pew Pew!! Space Gun LED Keyring Pull the trigger and get a nice, loud PEW! and a flashing, red LED tip! Attaches to your keys or pants or body hardware - anywhere you might need a quick draw pistol. Batteries: 3 button cell, non-replaceable batteries (included). Dimensions: 2" long.
Star Wars In Your Pocket
We can't think of a situation that can't be improved by the addition of sound effects from the Star Wars In Your Pocket keychain. Giving a tough assignment to your minion? Send them off with "Do, or do not. There is no try." (This reminds them that if they do not, they also do not get a paycheck.) Have a friend going through a hard time? "Remember, the Force will be with you. Always." Need help from a wise old man? "Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope." Pretty sure all is lost? "We're doomed!" Ready to kick butt and take names? Lightsaber sounds give you +2 to buttkicking. Need to make a phone call to a girl and you're pretty sure you won't get up the guts to say anything when she answers? Darth Vader's breath will cover the sound of your stress-induced coronary quite nicely. We're sure you can think of thousands of situations in your life that need just a little more Star Wars. The sound bites in the Star Wars In Your Pocket keychain come straight from the classic movies and will increase the amount of awesome in your life by an amount we really aren't equipped to calculate.
Let's Panic About Babies!
The subtitle of this book really says it all: How to endure and possibly triumph over the adorable tyrant who will ruin your body, destroy your life, liquefy your brain, and finally turn you into a worthwhile human being. If you are/know a pregnant person, or perhaps someone who recently popped out a wee geekling, this book is a must-have. Just take a look at some of the answers to these burning questions: Q: How can I be sure I’m pregnant? A: Torso swells gradually until baby falls into underpants. Q: Did I just pee myself? A: Yes. Q: What happens if I have sex during my pregnancy? A: Your baby will be born with a full, lush beard. Q: How can I tell if I’ve chosen the wrong pediatrician? A: He/she can’t pronounce “stethoscope.” Q: How do I make sure my baby loves me back? A: Voodoo. If you are buying this book as a gift for a pregnant woman, please warn her: Shewill laugh until she pees. So it’s probably best for her to keep this book in the bathroom. She’ll be spending a lot of time there anyway, might as well have something hilarious to read!
Static Electricity Eliminator
As you travel throughout your day, electrons are shifting all over your body. Sometimes, like when you pull your sweater off or slide out of your car, an excess of electrons attach themselves to your body (you are actually tearing them off of the other substance). When you next touch a piece of positively charged material (your car door, your computer, or perhaps a coworker), the electrons rush from you to the positive charge. The result: a static shock. Static shocks are fun, but only if you are zapping others. They can be painful and also quite destructive; once a static charge fries your laptop, you'll know what we mean. So we offer a very easy way to help painlessly get rid of unwanted electrons. Attach the Static Electricity Eliminator (SEE, for short) to your keyring, and you'll always have it with you. If you think you are "charged," simply hold the SEE and touch the rubber tip to a grounded object (a metal desk leg, your car door, a metal peg leg, etc). You will see a little face flash on the SEE's screen, and you'll know you are static free. It's that simple. And with no batteries to worry about (because you are providing the electricity), you'll be able to use your SEE for years to come. So shout with us, "I defy thee, oh daemon of static!" Come on, we said SHOUT! Dimensions: approx. 2.2" long
Zombie Brain Gelatin Mold
Soon the Zombies will be upon us. In movies, one always has two choices: beat the Zombies or be eaten by the Zombies. But now there's a new choice, a new way to survive: you must pretend to be a Zombie! All you'll need is a bunch of gelatin and this brain shaped mold, and you can make your own tasty treats. See where we're going wit this? Instead of having to eat real brains to fit in, you'll be eating gelatin brains. Instead of cracking open people's heads, you'll just need to toil in the kitchen a little. And once the Zombies see you eating gelatin brains, they'll think you are munching on the real deal and leave you alone ('cause let's face it, Zombies aren't that bright). Also great for Halloween and other spooktacular events. So, eat some gelatin brains now, and live to see another day.
Bendy Mr. Bacon
Mr. Bacon wants to be your friend. He wants to sleep near you and read everything you read and share your breakfast. He wants to try on your clothing and meet your pals and grow old together with you. Just one thing, though: don't piss off Mr. Bacon. Because tucked into his fat folds, Mr. Bacon has a little knife and he'll cut you. Just kidding, of course; Mr. Bacon loves you. And you'll love your Bendy Mr. Bacon right back. Each Bendy Mr. Bacon has bendy arms and legs, so you can pose him in oh so many ways. He's great fun to play with - simple, childlike fun where imagination can take the two of you anywhere. Bendy Mr. Bacon is much more hygienic than playing with regular bacon, too. Oh, and . . . wait, Mr. Bacon just left the room (he was reading this over our shoulder). Seriously, don't piss him off. He's been holding us hostage for the last two wee . . . Oh, hey Mr. Bacon. No, we were just telling them how nice you are. Bendy Mr. Bacon - get one now. Or else. Bendy Mr. Bacon He looks like bacon, and he's ready to play with you. Mr. Bacon has bendy arms and legs. Dimensions: 5.5" tall.
Grow Your Own World's Largest Tree
General William Tecumseh Sherman has been called "the first modern general." Not only was he a tremendous military commander, he also was very fertile (8 kids . . . dang). He was admired by many, including one of his lieutenants (and naturalist) James Wolverton, who named a Giant Sequoia after him. And that Giant Sequoia is now the world's largest tree. And guess what? Maybe you can grow one to rival General Sherman. Just get yourself a Grow Your Own World's Largest Tree kit. Each Grow Your Own World's Largest Tree comes with everything you need (well, minus the sunlight and water) to grow your own Giant Sequoia. The cool thing about Giant Sequoias is that they grow well in almost every climate, so it will definitely grow for you (actually guaranteed by the manufacturer). And here's the kicker: General Sherman (the tree) is believed to be between 2,300 and 2,700 years old, which means the tree you grow with your Grow Your Own World's Largest Tree kit could be around for thousands of years. Pretty sweet. Grow Your Own World's Largest Tree Everything you need to grow your own Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). Giant Sequoias are the world's largest living thing. Grows well in almost any climate. Guaranteed to grow (any issues, just contact manufacturer). Includes: seeds, growing medium, little stones, a mini-greenhouse, and detailed instructions. Dimensions: Well, the packaging measures: approx. 5.25" tall, but the tree might grow (eventually) up to 300 feet tall!
Codigo Cube - QR Code Trivia Game
Raise your hand if your head is full of mostly useless factoids! One of the side effects of geekdom is knowing a little (or a lot) about just about everything. Unfortunately, we don't often get a chance to dust off all that esoteric knowledge and impress people with it. Codigo Cube is a trivia game you can take everywhere you go. The Codigo die is decorated with six colorful QR codes. Roll the die, scan the result with your smartphone (any smartphone!) and it'll pop up a trivia question in that category. Answer correctly and you receive points and get to roll again. With six categories and tons of questions (and the ability for the Codigo folks to add more whenever they want), it's good for hours of fun! Codigo works for solo play (if you're bored at the doctor's office), one-on-one (waiting for your dinners to arrive), or in teams (party time!). Product Specifications Instant trivia game, compatible with most smartphones If your smartphone has a QR reader app, you can use Codigo Cube Fast, simple, and free registration through Codigo's website Roll the cube, then scan the QR code to get a question in that category Six categories: Geography Sports Entertainment General Knowledge History Science Choose the correct answer to win points & another roll Can be played solo, with a group, or in teams Easy to carry anywhere: it's just a die (and your phone)
Zelda Ocarina
While spelunking in the basement at the ThinkGeek headquarters we met a fairy girl handing out bright blue Ocarinas. She mumbled some warning about the end of the world, deku nuts and the tri-force but we were all too busy to notice. Later some employees found that during long afternoon meetings they could summon a galloping horse just by playing the correct melody on their ocarina. But then Ganon burst in and the jig was up... fortunately for you we stashed away a few of these completely playable Ocarina flutes to spend your hard earned rupees on.
Petri Dish Plush Giant Microbes
Petri Dish Plush Giant Microbes - that's a mouthful eh? Well there's a reason for that. These diminutively adorable plush microbes are almost cute enough to eat! Representing various common and obscure microbes - and blown up at about 1 million times - these buggers are cute overload. Each order is for one 6" Petri Dish filled with 3 mini Plush Microbes! Perfect for the juggling virologist in us all.
NERF Maverick
There comes a time in every cube-dweller's life, when he or she has to take the law into his or her hands. Maybe it's finding out that stooge from marketing has stolen your last pencil...again! Or perhaps you're tired of having your office moved repeatedly. Well, it's time to draw a line in the low pile carpet. "No more," you'll cry as you stand your ground. With a Nerf Maverick by your side, you will prevail. The Nerf Maverick is the pinnacle of single hand Nerf Weapons Technology. Load the six foam darts into the barrel, give it a spin, and click it back into place. This is the six shooter of the future! Lock and load. The Maverick is fast loading and extremely accurate. We've actually fired all six darts in a matter of seconds at a window 15 feet away, only to have some darts not stick - not stick because they hit square on the back of another dart! Yes, that's right, just like the clichéd Robin Hood gag of splitting one arrow with another. In fact there is only one thing better for your office arsenal than owning a Nerf Maverick - owning two! Each Nerf Maverick comes with 6 suction cup tipped foam darts. And a lot of attitude.
How To Speak Zombie - A guide for the Living
Remember that scene in that zombie movie where the people survive by adopting the mannerisms and speech patterns of the zombie horde? They walk right through the undead and nobody even notices them. Totally the best idea ever, right? (Admit it, it's in your notebook under "Ideas On How To Survive Zombie Invasion.") You'll need a way to blend into the horde and avoid being eaten while you're ordering a latte from a zombarista and shopping at a zombie-infested mall. This guidebook features an electronic sound module so you'll be able to learn proper zombie pronunciation. Remember, it's "RAHHHhh!" not "Rawr" or "Raaaaah." Helpful text explores the customs and etiquette of living in a zombie world and detailed illustrations will let you peek into the everyday lives of the undead as they're working on their muscles or dancing at a local club. The all-purpose BRAINS button can be used in any situation, deadly or otherwise. Learning zombie is like learning any other language; it just takes time and patience. You're running out of time, so we suggest picking up this book ASAP and making with the learning.
Combi Chopsticks Trainer Set
Now that China is set to take over the global economy next week, your wee ones will need to brush up on their chopstick skills for the Blade Runner esque future where McDonalds is reborn as a ramen noodle shop. Oh... and because Ninjas use chopsticks and Ninjas are really really sweet. But seriously, babies in Japan can wield chopsticks better than you can... shouldn't you start your children on chopsticks early to avoid later embarrassment when they dine on poisonous blowfish sushi in Tokyo? Or would you rather just stick with skewering your food with the barbaric knife and fork? The Combi Chopsticks Trainer Set provides a great way to teach children (or adults... yes we're looking at you) the chopstick fundamentals. These special chopsticks offer a three step program for chopstick usage perfection. The first step is to show the proper placement and comfort in your child's hands by using the orange silicone beginner training bridge that rests between your thumb and pointer. This bridge provides the stability for the child to use their thumb, forefinger and middle finger and pick up food more easily. Once your child has mastered the placement and can eat properly, you can move on to step 2 by removing the training bridge so the chopsticks are a bit more difficult to use. By doing this, the child gains a more "real" perspective of how it feels to hold chopsticks. Once this system is completed, the third step is to remove the circular yellow piece that holds the chopsticks together. At this point your kid will have completely mastered the art of eating with chopsticks. Give yourself a pat on the back and move on to the secret and final fourth stage which involves your child plucking a fly from the air with only chopsticks.
Perplexus
Have puzzles gone passé? With the advent and subsequent mainstreaming of videogames caused physical toys to go by the wayside? What do you get when you multiply six by nine? The answer to the first two questions is "No," and the last, "42." The proof that physical puzzles and toys haven't gone the way of the dodo is here. This little sphere contains a really cool three-dimensional maze with a ball bearing inside. Your job is to get the little ball from one end of the maze to the other. You've got to rotate the sphere through all three physical dimensions, and get our old friend gravity to pull the ball through loops, whorls, around corners, up walls, around pits, and across precipices to get from end to end. Don't worry, for training, there are places in the maze where you can pick up where you failed - call them "save-points" if you must. We tested the sphere ourselves, and found that even the most technically savvy and hardened gamer out there were significantly distracted by this little ball of fun. So, who said puzzles were passé?
Ninja Sticky Notes
Ever wanted to leave secret notes all over your office? A little throwing star by the kitchen sink that says, "Wash your own dishes!" Another one by the trash can that says, "Recycle that Coke can or I will kill you!" A note on someone's phone that says, "Srsly, we can hear you. Take the personal calls outside, will ya?" A little ninja by the bathroom sink to remind people that germs are deadly. Now you can be the sticky note ninja of your office with this set of Ninja Sticky Notes. They're black just like your soul after years of corporate life. You can write on them with gel pens, silver Sharpies, and crayons. Then fold them however you like before sticking them where your victims will see your message. Product Specifications Sticky notes as black as your soul (or blackest night) Write on them with gel pens, silver Sharpies, other colorful instruments Fold the legs the right way and you can stand your message up! Messages can be hidden if you fold in the ninja's arms or the points of the throwing stars Each package includes four shapes with six sheets each
Moldable Magic Chocolate Kit
We love playing with our food, but up until recently playing with chocolate was... problematic. The only way to get chocolate to bend was to melt it and let it dry in a bendy mold. Sure, we could attempt to chip away at a giant block of chocolate, but our warm hands would eventually ruin everything. Then we met Magic Chocolate. A patent protected process makes chocolate that is set, but still flexible. It's just like a modeling clay, except it's Belgian chocolate! It's a delicious and fun product that you can use to make all sorts of sculptures without any sticky mess. Parents, this is an awesome birthday party activity for your wee geek and their friends. It's also fun for grown-ups, so be sure to get one for yourself. There's nothing like making art and then being able to shove it in your mouth. NOM. Product Specifications For Ages 4 and Up Flexible chocolate that you can use like modeling clay Patent protected method lets chocolate set while remaining flexible Delicious and fun! Make stuff, then stuff it in your mouth Kit comes with 60g of milk chocolate, 40g of white chocolate, and 20g of dark chocolate. Anti-bacterial wipes included to wash hands and work surface before playing Makes 4-5 "treat size" models Ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Emulsifier, Soya Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavouring. (May contain traces of nuts) Milk chocolate contains milk solids minimum 24% cocoa solids minimum 21%. Dark chocolate contains Cocoa solids minimum 32%. No artificial flavours or colouring. No added preservatives.
Voice Activated Crib Light w/Womb Sounds
It's taken untold hours, but your little geekling is finally in his crib and asleep. Three seconds later, so are you. But barely thirty minutes after that, your child stirs and makes the beginnings of a cry. Lucky for you, technology is on your side. Three colored lights, turned on by your baby's cry, begin to cycle in a calming pattern. At the same time the undead groans of a mummy from a tomb lull your baby back to sleep. Oh, wait, we read that wrong. Not sounds from a mummy's tomb, but sounds from a mommy's womb. Our bad. Even without the vocal stylings of the undead, the Voice Activated Crib Light w/ Womb Sounds makes an excellent first line of defense against a cranky baby. All joking aside, the Voice Activated Crib Light w/ Womb Sounds really is awesome. Strap it to your baby's crib and it will monitor for noise coming from your child. Enough cranky will turn the unit on - and that's when the magic happens. Soothing womb sounds (actual recorded womb music) and three colored lights cycle on for ten minutes the moment it hears your baby cry. They’re the perfect combination to ease your baby into slumberland - which means you can get back to sleep, too. And the lights are just the right brightness for nighttime checking or diaper changing (we can imagine the color changing poo now). We call it the Voice Activated Crib Light w/ Womb Sounds, but you’ll call it a small miracle.
Gloomy Bear Plush
Sometimes, love just doesn't pan out like you think it should. You find someone who is beautiful and amazing and you just want to cuddle them day and night. And then they start hurting you by ruining the delicate balance of your Netflix queue, making Amazon suggest strange things you'd never buy, and hacking your WoW account and messing with your faction. Love hurts. It hurts so bad. Gloomy Bear wants to come home with you. He'll be all cute and cuddly for a little while, but beware: bears aren't supposed to be pets. When he grows to be over 6 feet tall and weighs as much as 2000 pomegranates, Gloomy is going to bite you to feast on your delicious blood. As long as you're cool with that, take him home and enjoy him for as long as love lasts. Product Specifications Gloomy Bear plush perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion The real Gloomy is over 6' tall and weighs as much as 2000 pomegranates This plush isn't quite so big (the shipping charges would be crazy if it were!) Dimensions: 12" tall
Da Vinci's Wood Catapult Kit
Leonardo Da Vinci was a gifted artist. A look into his illustrations proves what a genius he was . . . a comic genius, that is. Scattered throughout his inventions and anatomical diagrams are caricatures of his students - exaggerating their features (especially on the pupils he didn't like). It's true; look it up. Anywho, Leo also liked drawing weapons, improving on their original design. At the time state of the art, Da Vinci's Wood Catapult Kit is based on Leo's own sketches. In truth, Da Vinci's Wood Catapult Kit is a combination of two sketches, both found in his Codex Atlanticus. Each uses potential energy stored in bent wood (you in the second row - stop your giggling), to spring your projectile (the included ball of clay, or whatever you place on the arm) about 14 feet. So, you have the genius of a smart dead dude coupled with firepower - where will the fun end? You will learn and lob stuff all at once. Da Vinci's Wood Catapult Kit - Leo's chucker, come to life. Da Vinci's Wood Catapult Kit Ages: 12 and up. Easy assembly (approx. 1 hour). All precut and predrilled pieces are made from natural wood from sustainable forests. Includes: over 30 pieces and an illustrated instruction manual (with lots of Da Vinci history). Fires about 14 feet. Glue and ruler needed (not included). Assembled dimensions: approx. 15.5" x 10" x 6"
Larson Scanner Electronic Soldering Kit
Back in the day, there was Knight Rider and the original Battlestar, and if it was some kind of hyperintelligent robotic super soldier, good or evil, vehicle or anthropod, it had a cycling red eye. In the 70's and 80's, man, that was the height of technology, and we had Glen A. Larson to thank for it! You're one of those creative-types, and we're sure you can imagine the applications if you had your own glowing-red-cycling-eye thingy. Trick out your own ride with it's own Kitt-style grill? Mount them into a motorcycle helmet for your own evil anti-Stig costume? What about customizing your Halloween pumpkin? Why the hell not? The one thing holding you back from all this awesome is a pile of LEDs and a degree in electrical engineering. Well, not really - we've got a fantastic kit that would let even beginning geeks make their own scanning red-eye! Included in this bag is a circuit-board, some LEDs, resistors, a switch, capacitors, and a battery pack. Put them together using the instructions, and you've made your very first step in a new world! What will you do with your newfound knowledge? Will you use it for good by building an armored intelligent Trans-Am, or will you use it for awesome by creating an race of centurions bent on enslaving the human race? It's up to you!
Monty Python Killer Rabbit Slippers
The last time you saw the Killer Rabbit, it was blown to bits by the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. But that was just the beginning of the poor Rabbit's saga. You see, Tim the Enchanter, bored after the party broke up, resurrected the feared bunny and sent it back to live in the hills. That's where it met another killer bunny, and they bred like…well, rabbits. Tim returned years later as owner and guide of "The Holy Grail Filming Location Tour" and realized how wrong his decision had been. Instead of one Killer Rabbit, there were now thousands of them. After the tour group fled and filed a major class action lawsuit against Tim, he had to do something to recoup his losses. He conjured a giant mallet and began pounding the Killer Rabbits into slippers, which he sold. The slippers were an instant hit, and Tim now happily resides in a beach house in Malibu. Alas, after a few months the Killer Rabbit was declared an endangered species - so he had plush versions made, which we now offer to you. Each pair is one size fits most, and features flapping mouth action (when you walk, the mouth flaps). Just think, for each pair you buy, two real Killer Rabbits are spared malleting (and Tim gets to drink one more Mai Tai). Killer Rabbit slippers fit up to a Men's Size 12 (US sizes).
World of Harry Potter Clue Game
We love classic games with a fun twist. Why play regular Clue when you can jazz it up with the secrets of the wizarding world of Harry Potter? Dark magic has been performed. A fellow student has vanished from the famous Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry--and it is up to you to solve the mysterious disappearance. Play as Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Luna or Neville and try to discover who did it, what spell or item they used, and where the student was attacked. Use the Floo network to travel quickly through the wizarding world, but be careful for unlit fireplaces! Think it's Fenrir Greyback with a Cursed Necklace in the Forbidden Forest? When you're sure you have all the facts, go to The Burrow to make your final accusation to win! Product Specifications WARNING: Choking hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3. Recommended ages: 9+ For 2-4 players Discover the secrets of the wizarding world in this version of the classic Mystery game A fellow student has vanished from Hogwarts and it is up to you to solve the mysterious disappearance Go to The Burrow to make your final accusation to win the game Kids will love taking on the roles of their favorite Harry Potter characters in this HP twist on the classic game Clue Includes: game board, 6 identity cards, 6 movers, 29 help cards, 32 dark cards, 21 mystery cards, 1 notepad, 40 Floo powder tokens, 6 suspect tokens, 6 item tokens, 1 envelope, 1 green die, 1 black die, 1 label sheet, instructions
Donkey Kong Jenga
There are some game combinations that would never fly in the world marketplace. Some examples: "It's just like BINGO meets Space Invaders!", "Think of Scrabble, and then add Master Chief." or "It's like RISK meets Clue. Germany, in the Black Sea, with the pipe." But when we found this, it was a total peanut butter cup moment: the perfect marriage between two totally awesome things. These geniuses have brought you Jenga, the classic tower game combined with Donkey Kong, the classic climb-a-tower-rescue-a-girl game. Could this get any more perfect? Oh, it can. It can be played in classic Jenga mode or you can whip out the Donkey Kong rules and race your Mario to the top of the tower to rescue Pauline before the structure collapses to the ground.
Portal Weighted Companion Cube "Fuzzy Dice"
When you're on a journey, whether is through an Enrichment Center or a road trip across the country, faithful companionship is key. And who would make a better companion for such a journey than a Companion Cube? Sheesh, it even has the word COMPANION in its name! And if ONE Companion Cube is great, why not a pair of them, happily attached by a string and jostling each other jovially as you drive into the sunset? Yeah, that does sound pretty darn awesome. It's rumored that the original fuzzy dice originated because U.S. pilots from World War II often kept lucky dice in the cockpit of their planes. These may not bring you luck, but they'll certainly make your car feel a little less like a vehicle and a little more like a home away from home. Heck, they'll even talk to you on long drives. Remember, they won't talk to you and if they ever do, you should certainly avoid their advice and proceed to the nearest Aperture Science Emergency Intelligence Incinerator. Now, how about some cake?
Star Trek Interactive Tribbles
In the 23rd century, an enterprising trader named Cyrano Jones procured an interesting and adorable little creature. These tiny furry beasties had a calming effect on the nervous systems of humanoids - well most humanoids, anyway. They were called tribbles. These tribbles, when they're not busy being cute and purring, were prodigious breeders. As one country-doctor once quipped, "Well, the nearest thing that I can figure is that they're born pregnant - which appears to be quite a time-saver!" In fact, their ability to multiply is so incredible, they can fill an entire cargo hold in three days - that's one million, seven-hundred seventy-one thousand, five hundred sixty one tribbles... assuming one tribble with an average litter of ten producing a new generation every twelve hours. That's some impressive breeding, right there. It would make any man want to high-five any tribble, except tribbles don't have arms. These tribbles, however, are genetically altered to be sterile. In fact, ThinkGeek will guarantee that, should our tribbles somehow begin to multiply, we will dispatch someone to remove the infestation from your starship or space-station - even if it takes seventeen-point-nine years.
Alien Chestburster Plush
"Yes, Newt. Mommy was wrong. There really are monsters, and here's one you can cuddle up with!" Straight from your friends at Better Worlds Toys(TM), a division of the Weyland-Yutani corporation, comes the rebirth of a classic plush replica. That's right, once more you can know the pleasure of owning your very own Aliens Chestburster without the parasitic infestation or the resulting xenomorphic carnage! Ok, so maybe there isn't a Better Worlds Toys(TM) but if Weyland-Yutani had a toy division we're betting that's what it would be called. However, the Chestburster Plush is 100% real and ready to cuddle up with you! The Chestburster Plush is an officially licensed 20th Century Fox 1:1 scale replica of the original nymph-stage Xenomorph. Constructed of smooth velour that matches the color of the original design, the plush measures 48" in length. Inside, a wire runs from the head to the tail, allowing you to pose the Chestbuster just the way you want it. It can even stand up on its own! Arms, teeth and inner jaws are all finely detailed. You’ll feel like you have an actual film prop.
Rubik's Cube
The date is 1974. The place? Budapest, Hungary. Erno Rubik, a passionate lecturer and admirer of geometry and 3D forms creates the world's most addictive and perfect puzzle - the Rubik's cube. It's now thirty years later and it's still the best selling puzzle in the Universe. If you grew up when the Rubik's cube made it's debut - you probably remember that every kid had one. Whether it was the full size or the keychain version they were as common in school as cell phones and GBAs are these days. Elementary school kids could be seen solving them with their feet on 'That's Incredible!' and conspiracists believed the puzzle was an Eastern block tactic to distract American youth from their educations. In 1980 Cubaholics Anonymous was formally established. The eighties simply enjoyed RubikMania! Here we are in the 21st century and it's still just as addictive as it was thirty years ago. Think you can solve it? Think you have what it takes to beat the reigning world record for solving the Rubik's cube? The first world champion was an American high school student who took the Budapest World Championship in 1982 by solving the puzzle in just 22.95 seconds! The latest 2003 winner was Dan Knights of San Francisco who used the 'Fridrich' system to beat the cube in just 20 seconds. Best of luck if you choose to delve into the realm of competitive speedcubing- you're gonna need it! How complex can it really be ThinkGeek? There are 43 quintillion possible combinations with your Rubik's cube. That's 43 million million millions. There are about 30 million seconds in a year. You would need over a thousand million years assuming you could look at a thousand patterns every second just to see all the possible combinations. So if you are interested, we recommend you get started now and hope that cryonics becomes true science. Ages 8 and up Dimensions: 3" cubed Comes complete with a hint and game suggestion book If you really want, you can easily find solutions on Google and Youtube
Desktop Carnivorous Plant Set
Here at ThinkGeek, we truly understand you have needs. Especially at work where minutes often last hours and hours become days. You need to be entertained, you don't want your neurons to prematurely atrophy. You crave stimulation. You crave a Carnivorous desktop plant set. Perfect for the casual office worker who delights in watching insects slowly meet their makers as they are painfully digested by an engaging variety of meat-sucking flora. Nothing quite like it. So what's our recommendation? Grab a set and grow your own collection of feared and famous carnivorous plants. This deluxe set has seeds from over ten varieties of carnivorous plants! Watch these fascinating plants grow into bug-eating monsters and delight in creating your own authentic bog with the included peat planting mix, blue Swamp Rocks, three Bog Buddies and full color decals. This rare and unusual collection of carnivorous plants will flourish for years in this specially designed terrarium with proper care... Each Complete Kit Includes: Growing Dome Planting Mixture Carnivorous Seed Pack: Venus Fly Trap Yellow Trumpet Hooded Pitcher Plant Purple Pitcher Plant Pale Trumpet Temperate Sundew Plants Cobra Lillies 3 Photo Decals 3 Bog Buddies Swamp Rocks Instructions and Information Manual NOTE: Unlike Insta-Pets(TM)like Sea Monkeys or Triops, your carnivorous plant set will take several weeks to get started. But have patience friends, the blood-curdling plant-on-insect action will be worth the wait! We guarantee it or pay us double!
LEGO Sort and Store
People say that necessity is the mother of invention, but we're pretty sure it's laziness. We didn't need an electric mixer; we were just too lazy to beat the eggs. We didn't need a light bulb; we were just too lazy to get things done when it was light outside. We didn't need a car; we were just too lazy to ride a horse for days on end to get to grandmother's house. And now, the ultimate invention for those too lazy to sort their own LEGO bricks: The LEGO Sort and Store. At first glance, this is a ginormous (12"+ tall!) minifig head made of sturdy yellow plastic. But when you open it up, that's where the magic begins. Toss a handful of bricks into the top compartment, then close and shake it up. The small, medium, and large pieces are sorted into separate compartments. It's the ultimate combination of a parent's dream (a clean & organized room!) and a kid's pastime (making a ton of noise). Product Specifications For Ages 4 years and Up Shake it up to sort your LEGO bricks by size Iconic minifigure head, but huuuuuuuuuuge Place bricks in the top, close and shake Pieces fall through the grid, with the smallest pieces getting to the bottom Lift each section to reveal sorted LEGO bricks A great gift for the LEGO collector Dimensions: Over 12" tall and 10" wide
Silly Rhymes For Belligerent Children book
Timmy Davis contracted rabies, from his unclean rodent babies. Sammy Smith got a grim prognosis, when his hamster gave him yersinosis. Jeffy Conner, poor young fella, an iguana gave him salmonella. Tiffy's hamster had a germ, now Tiffy has a new tape worm. To Marky Spaniel it wasn't funny, when he got tularemia from his Easter bunny. A rare microbial infection, came from Ian's fish collection. Don't worry if your pet might bite, just check it well for parasites. We know what kids like. They like gross, silly, wacky things. (And so do we, since we never grew up!) Trace Beaulieu (of Mystery Science Theater 3000) wrote gross, silly wacky poems in the same vein as Shel Silverstein and Edward Gorey and paired them with artwork by Len Peralta (of Geek-a-Week). As the cover says, it's "a yucky big book of rainy day fun for belligerent children & odd adults with nothing better to do." That you? It's certainly us!
Instant Snow
This stuff amazes and perplexes us everytime we break it out... Somewhere, in Death Valley, California, Little Johnny asks his mommie, "How does Santa get here, if it never snows?" Her mind races as she tries to come up with an answer. Repulsorlift? Hovercraft? Transporter? Little Johnny, a clever little tyke, would see through such simplistic ruses. She stammers as Little Johnny's quizzical expression turns to distrust and frustration. In a flash, she remembers! "Aha! He makes his own snow! He carries a small container of this special powder that he mixes with water to create fresh snow!" You, too, can create snow any time of year with Instant Snow! This hi-tech powdered polymer absorbs water and expands nearly 100 times into a flaky white non-toxic substance closely resembling real snow. It's science! Hooray, science! Pour a few ounces into your favorite container, add water, and watch as snow erupts, spilling over the container lid. Leave your snow alone for a few days and let it dry out, turning back into a compact powder. It can be reused again and again so it's also hippie friendly! Each 5.3 oz jar makes 2 full gallons of the fluffy stuff, while the ultra-portable test-tube size cranks out two cups! While Instant Snow is non-toxic, we don't recommend eating any. Flush thoroughly with water if it is accidentally ingested. Be safe, and have fun!
Jumbo Angry Birds Plush
Remember when you were a kid and you'd pull the cushions off the furniture and build a sweet fort? Of course, once the fort was made, you had to defend it from your siblings or dear old dad. And for what purpose? Oh yeah, imagination. We don't know about you, but we enjoy imagining we are a slingshot god, blasting colorful birds at the fortresses of smug porcine units. In fact, one of our friends is so obsessed that she played until she had beaten every single level of Angry Birds at three stars. And then forced her husband to proclaim her victory to all of his Facebook friends. True story. Even if you're not that hardcore, you're going to love these plush toys. They're huggable, squeezable, make great armrests and pillows, and most importantly, they're soft enough that you can chuck them at the pigs in your life. That's right, you don't even need a giant slingshot. (Bonus points if you make one and send in action shots!) Product Specifications For ages 4+ Huggable, throwable plush from the hit game Angry Birds Officially licensed Angry Birds product Choose: 15" Black Bird 15" Yellow Bird 15" Red Bird 15" Pig Hint to parents: "Sure (kid's name), you can build a fort from couch cushions!"
Zombie Dice from Steve Jackson Games
WINNER: Best Family, Children's, or Party Game, 2011 Origins Awards When it comes to zombie games, there are a few choices: you can be the survivors, the hunters, or the zombies. In Zombie Dice by Steve Jackson Games, you are the undead, shambling your way toward the human buffet. The problem is that you're not alone. There are other zombies and they want to nosh on neurons just as much as you do. Your only hope is to be able to eat more brains than them and avoid those pesky shotguns. Game play is simple. Shake the dice in the cup. Randomly select three dice from the cup (no peeking!) and roll them. Any brains you roll count are good - you've claimed a victim or three! Place these to your left. Blasts are BAD - it means you've been shot. Three shots and you're dead. Place these to your right. Rolled feet? That's a victim that ran away. You can re-roll that die next turn. You can continue rolling dice until there are no more in the cup - but beware, press your luck too much and you could end up riddled with shotgun blasts and lose. Sometimes it's best to hold on and let another zombie take a turn. Not that zombies love sharing. They just love it more than being double-tapped. Or in this case, triple-tapped. Ouch. Product Specifications Fast and fun dice game by Steve Jackson Games You play zombies, trying to eat brains and avoid being shot Easy to learn, push your luck style game Quick! 10-20 minutes per game Fun for the whole family, even pre-readers Includes 13 custom dice, dice cup, and rulesheet
The Winkel Teether And Grasp Toy
As a baby's motor skills start to develop, they want to hold onto things but sometimes it can be tough to get an adequate grasp. The Winkel is a toy made of vivid colored plastic loops, all connected to a solid square in the center. Because of the loops it is extremely easy to hold and manipulate. The loops are primary colors of red, blue, green, and yellow. The center square has some beads inside that allow the toy to make a responsive rattling sound when shaken. The toy is so light that it barely feels like holding on to anything at all. Placed in the freezer for a few minutes it's great for soothing sore gums. A baby can gnaw on this soft toy for hours. The award winning Winkel is designed to be lightweight and easy to clean. The Winkel is a perfect toy for a baby to hold onto, shake in the air, spin around, and bang onto anything they can find.
Young Mad Scientist Alphabet Blocks
One of the joys of parenting is being able to watch kids learn and overachieve. We all want our wee ones to become the next Tesla, but in order for them to achieve this, we need to take charge of shaping their minds at a young age. That means lots of education, a smattering of creativity, and a dash of World Domination cravings. And we've found the perfect toy to get them started… These blocks are exceptionally designed to teach Geeklings about the kinds of things one might encounter as a Mad Scientist. The set is made up of five handmade blocks that contains six sides of creative artistry. The detailed illustrations of the laser engraved images are flawlessly rendered to represent the key mad scientist memes that would correspond to each letter in the alphabet. The blocks are made out of American maple wood and are chemical free. We also must add that they smell amazing. The fragrance reminds us of a clove/vanilla scented wood burning fireplace. But not just any fireplace, but the kind of fireplace inside a Freeze Ray protected Underground Lair on a rogue island populated by Henchmen and Zombies, where plans for World Domination are being carefully plotted using copious amounts of Caffeine and Maniacal Robots… A complete list of the images represented by the letters is as follows: A - Appendages B - Bioengineering C - Caffeine D - Dirigible E - Experiment F - Freeze ray G - Goggles H - Henchmen I - Invention J - Jargon K - Potassium L - Laser M - Maniacal N - Nanotechnology O - Organs P - Peasants (with Pitchforks) Q - Quantum physics R - Robot S - Self-experimentation T - Tentacles U - Underground Lair V - Virus W - Wrench X - X-Ray Y - You, the Mad Scientist of Tomorrow Z - Zombies
Acrobots
Articulated, stackable and very artistic, Acrobots feature crystal clear round heads, magnets in their hands and feet, flexible joints and the ability to contort into hundreds of shapes. Pose them gracefully and stick 'em on metallic stuff. Great to fidget with. Get a bunch! They love to play together and they'll stay happier longer. You want your Acrobots to be happy don't you? Oh, and never forget that no matter what happens - YOU are always their King. That way you can never feel guilty about how you pose them. Assorted colors. Dimensions: About 4" tall. Includes 1 Acrobot (random color) containing 6 pivot points.
Emergency Inflatable Brain
Shhhh. Be vewwy vewwy quiet. We're hunting zombies. First thing is, make sure the shotgun is loaded. Then we hide behind this rock and wait. Of course, that's after we set an Emergency Inflatable Brain or three out on the ground as bait - sort of zombie food decoys, if you will. And because zombies are dumb, they'll attempt to eat the Emergency Inflatable Brain and then, blammo - zombie head be gone. Ok, so you don't have to use your Emergency Inflatable Brain for catching zombies. You can use it for helping you brainstorm. You can throw it at employees or coworkers who need a little more brain power. The uses are as limitless as your imagination (which you can supplement with another brain)! So get an Emergency Inflatable Brain - heck, get a few - and boost your brain smarts with just a few puffs of air. Emergency Inflatable Brain Inflate the brain when you need a second opinion. Made of vinyl. Stores inside a beautifully illustrated tin (included). Dimensions: Tin: 3.75" x 2.625" x 1" Inflated Brain: 6" x 4" x 3.5"
DIY Music Box Kit
Music boxes came to prominence in the 19th Century, but their history dates back a few hundred more years. You see, there was this bell ringing dude who got tired of all the hard work. So, he decided to engineer a device to make his life a little more hip. It was a cylinder with metal studs. Each stud (as the cylinder rotated) operated cams which rang the bells. Further research determined that the first song played on this new system was the theme to Super Mario Brothers! And so that's the first song we made when we got our hands on this awesome little kit (albeit with one note wrong to adjust the key). This music box kit is a bit more open source, though. There are no pins, but a strip of paper, which you punch yourself. That's right, you punch all your own songs! No more listening to "Memory" - it's time for Koji Kondo's greatest hits (the genius behind many of Mario's and Link's most memorable themes). We'd love to chat more, but it's time for us to compose a lullaby for Princess Peach. Click here to download a PDF blueprint of the Super Mario Brothers theme. 'Cause sharing is caring. DIY Music Box Kit In Action!
The Infamous Drinking Bird
These "Dippy Birds" have been around for years, and you can't fool us - you've always wanted one. Now's your chance! But do you understand how it works? Do you get the complex relationship between chemistry and physics that makes this simple heat engine operate? Is it a perpetual motion machine, or is it something more than that? Well, the answer is it's more than that. The Second Law of Thermodynamics states (paraphrased) that energy can neither be created nor destroyed in a closed system. So how does that relate to our little glass birdie here? The goop in his butt is methylene chloride, which has a very low boiling point, and therefore evaporates quickly. At room temperature, one or two degrees temperature difference causes the bright red chemical to climb to his head. Suddenly topheavy, he falls over. The felt head, soaked in the water from the cup, cools the methylene chloride, and it drains back to the bottom. The bird rights itself, and it starts all over again. Is this perpetual motion? Technically yes, but it's not energy for free! Temperature differentials drive the motor. That energy comes from the environment - from the sun. Is it efficient? Hardly, but it's still very cool.
Wasabi Gumballs
Like a ninja, wasabi sneaks up on you. With ninjas, one moment you are partying down and the next moment you are dead in fifteen different ways. With wasabi, one moment you're innocently enjoying some nigiri, the next moment you're squinting, wincing and reaching for the sake. And then next, next moment you are wincing even more as you realize your "good friends" put wasabi in your sake too. Stupid friends. But there is a safer way to enjoy wasabi - these new Wasabi Gumballs! With these Wasabi Gumballs you don't have to go out for sushi to experience that intense explosion of pleasure/pain. Each tin contains twenty-two wasabi flavored gumballs and has amusing sushi chef graphics. And you can tell these gumballs are wasabi-rific by the chef's anger and raised cleaver. Because nothing says "please share in the pleasure of my gumballs" like a raised cleaver. Wasabi! For nutritional information, click here.
Finger Drums
The oldest drums discovered (so far) have been from around 6000BC. What this means is pretty clear: humans like hitting things; humans like music; and humans like hitting things to make music. We like hitting things too - and we love music. So good thing for everyone we found these Finger Drums. Stop hitting your mugs and monitor and telephone with pens and start tapping a real beat on your Finger Drums drum set. Each drum set features five touch sensitive percussive instruments. You get three smaller drums (snare and two toms), bass drum (with working pedal), and crash cymbal. All you have to do is hit them with your fingers to get a beat a-rockin'. You'll also get a mini light show, as each drum (and cymbal) lights up on impact. And the super cool thing is the record feature. Got a good riff going? Then record it and play it back ad nausuem. This feature has many uses, but we find it's perfect for joke telling. Record your own sting and play it back after each punch line. Drums make all jokes funnier. Even yours. Finger Drums are approx. 6.5" X 5.5" X 3" and use 3 AAA batteries (included).
Magic Geek Ball
Every year, we make a pilgrimage to the oracle atop the mountain of truth. Our goal is to seek the answers to questions we've accumulated over the year. We bring with us as much food as we can carry, some dental floss, our trusty titanium sporks, and some paper (for which to write down the answers). This year, when we asked our first question, there was a rumble and instead of a cryptic answer, we were presented with the Magic Geek Ball. And now we can share this wisdom with you. The Magic Geek Ball is just like a Magic 8 Ball. You ask it a yes-or-no question, shake the ball, and then look into the window for an answer. Twenty different answers await you. Answers like: "Fail, " "Can Has, " "LOL," and "Meh." The Magic Geek Ball is compatible across all platforms and with all operating systems. We asked our Magic Geek Ball if you'd buy one; it said, ":)" Magic Geek Ball This ball is fluent in geek speak and is ready to answer all your yes/no questions. 20 different answers await to advise your future. For older geeks (aka. those who already know what things like RTFM mean). Dimensions: 3.75" diameter.
Gordian's Knot Puzzle
"Turn him to any cause of policy, The Gordian Knot of it he will unloose, Familiar as his garter." (Shakespeare, Henry V, Act 1 Scene 1. 45–47) Storytime! (Got your teddy?) Once upon a time, the Phrygians were without a king. An oracle said, "The next guy to come into the city on an ox-cart should be king!" (How that idiot became an oracle, we don't know.) All eyes turned to the road, awaiting the next ox-cart. And sure enough, one arrived, driven by a peasant man, Gordias. "Hooray!" the priests shouted. "We have a king!" An eagle even landed on the cart, probably to eat some of his food, but whatever, it was taken as a sign from the gods. Blammo, king. To remind himself of his lucky break and thank the gods for ending his peasant life, he erected a shrine with the wagon, which he dedicated to the gods. He tied a complex Turkish knot - the kind of knot with no ends exposed - which served as a centerpiece of the shrine. The rope hardened with age and people tried to untie it but never could. The oracles, apparently bored with the way life was going, started rumors that whoever loosed the knot would rule over all of Asia. Many men tried to undo the knot and failed. You know who solved it? Alexander the Great. He solved it with a sword, proving that violence is the answer. We don't recommend taking a sword to your Gordian's Knot Puzzle, but hey, it's your money. The puzzle has six colorful interlocking pieces that you must pull and slide to take apart. Seems easy - only 6 pieces, right? Yeah, it takes 69 moves to solve it. Jacob, one of our code monkeys, was able to figure it out and now he's demanding we pay him a salary befitting a world ruler. The rest of us had to flip through the solution book and solve it the wimpy, cheating way. This puzzle will delight puzzle geeks and drive the rest of the world insane. But that's how we like you - just a wee bit crazy. Yes, we are aware that it should be the Gordian Knot, not Gordian's Knot. If we had named this product, we would have been accurate. We apologize that our vendor was not as... meticulous.
First Time Gear Clock
Many great inventors spent their childhoods dismantling telephones and radios, much to their parent's dismay. However, it's important to know that most of the time they were just curious, which is a good thing! There are great jewels to discover, and we should embrace that neverending curiosity! The First Time Gear Clock is the perfect way to get started on the right foot, or hand (we have endless puns). This educational kit comes disassembled with easy to follow, color-coded instructions. Seeing the fascinating inner-workings of a clock is not only fun, but will also teach about the scientific nature of objects like it. Each small piece of the clock serves a purpose and learning those mechanics will help cognitive development as well. And knowing the time is always beneficial! Don't wait to get your children started on this! After all, we know you have the patience of a saint ; )
Cthulhu Plush
From "The Call of Cthulhu," by H.P. Lovecraft, we learn of a gigantic creature. It has existed for longer than memory, and has traveled between the stars. It can never die, and its very existence puts all that we know or think we know into question. It is truly alien, viewing humans and our society the same way we would view tiny insects. Cthulhu is a mass of tentacles and claws and feelers and scales. It is truly a vision of a nightmare, which, of course, means it would make a perfect addition to your home or office! As a charming plush, this cute little monster will be happy to glare evilly at anyone - just for you. Look at that tentacled face - absolutely, other-worldly adorable. Come on; give that widdle, cuddley-wuddley, widdle Cthulhu a kiss. You know you want to. And if you are really nice to this small plush version of Cthulhu, when the real one wakes up…it might not eat you. Dimensions: Approx. 6" tall with a 6" wing span.
The Classic Radiometer
Way back in 1873, some dude named Sir William Crookes noticed some weirdness in a scale he built. It appeared as though some samples weighed more or less depending on if sunlight was shining on the scale. Weird! He postulated that it was the pressure of the light being exerted on the scale that modified his results. Of course, he was totally wrong, but it was a cool idea. See, the bulb in which the blades spin is a partial vacuum. Partial being the tricky part - another clever scientist by the name of Lebedev noticed that the effect disappeared in a hard vacuum. So, air has something to do with it. Basically, the principal is the air that hangs out by the cool side of the blade flows slowly to the warm side of the blade. That process is called thermal transpiration. Science is cool. The ThinkGeek Radiometer looks awesome sitting on your desk or windowsill. It works great in direct sunlight, but moves pretty well even hit with a flashlight! Of course, in ThinkGeek's own highly scientific testing, a laser, while intense, was too focused to significantly move the vanes very quickly at all. Your mileage may vary!
Star Wars Millennium Falcon Model
The fastest smuggling ship the galaxy, a heroic warship or a junk heap? Either way, the Millennium Falcon is one of the most iconic ships of the Star Wars universe, and certainly a favorite collectable item of fanboys (and girls) everywhere. Up until now it was pretty expensive to get a great looking good sized model of the falcon. Now you can assemble your own 15" long Millennium falcon faster than a crew of Wookiees. Intricately pre-painted with battle weathered detail, this model features tiny Han Solo and Chewbacca as pilots, removable landing gear and an extending gangplank. You might think "model" and have terrible visions of half finished plastic hulks with smelly glue and messy paint. That's certainly not the case here. This Millennium Falcon Model is fully painted and detailed right out of the box. All that's needed is for you to break the parts out of the plastic sprue and follow the directions to assemble. No glue is required as everything snaps together neatly.
ROMP (Random Oscillating Magnetic Pendulum)
Designed to illustrate the chaotic and random forces that effect us all, ROMP is also just plain fun. ROMP's swinging pendulum darts and dodges through magnetic force fields that you setup using the included magnets. These periodic energy 'tugs' cause the pendulum to erratically drift through the magnetic fields thus exhibiting total chaos (random systems, by nature, are unpredictable). Can you make order out of this chaos? If so, you could probably write a bestseller or do something important enough to not be sitting at your computer reading this very paragraph right now. If not, try anyways and, more importanly, have fun trying. Get a ROMP and experience true chaos at the comfort of your desktop!
TracBall Snowball Launcher
Every once in a while, when enough folks have been derezzed, it snows on the Grid. And that's when all the Programs come out and have snowball fights. Picture it: all lights and lasers and snowballs. Now you can bring a little bit of the Grid to your own snowball fights with this TracBall Snowball Launcher. Looking like that jai alai sort of game equipment they played with in the original movie that rhymes with "Dron," the TracBall Snowball Launcher is just about the most awesome light snowball weapon ever created. But it doesn't only scoop and fling snow. It also has an integrated snowball maker, to give you the most perfect 2.4" diameter snowballs ever - just like they'd fling on the Grid. Except the balls flung with your TracBall Snowball Launcher will be made of snow, and not the derezzed bits of the dead. YAY. TracBall Snowball Launcher Scroop, make, and fling perfect snowballs. Integrated snowball maker makes 1 spherical 2.4" snowball (at a time). Launches snowballs really far (but don't ask us how far, 'cause that will depend on your snowball). Ages: 6 and up. Dimensions: 15" x 5.25" x 2.5"
Nerdy ABC Flashcards
A is for Atom, B is for Binary Code, C is for Cell Membrane... these are the ABCs as they're meant to be taught! Skyrocket your wee geek to the top of their class when they can brag about all the cool things they know. We can hear the conversations in the elementary school hallways now: Lesser Child: "What's that hangy thing in the back your mouth? It's all.. hanging there. My mom says not to touch the hangy thing cuz it'll make you barf." Your Genius: "Doesn't your mom know what the... hangy thing is called?" Lesser Child: "Uhhh, she didn't say it had a name." Your Genius: "Well, it's unfortunate that your parents aren't geeks. Allow me to enlighten you. The hangy thing is called a uvula." Lesser Child: "A you-voo-what?" Your Genius: "Uvula. U-V-U-L-A. Spell it with me now..." Oh yes, foster that sense of superiority that every geek needs to show the lesser beings their place in the world. Just a warning, you may want to teach your wee geek a little tact - for example, it's fine to correct their friends but a bad idea to critique their teacher's drawings of squares as more rhomboidal in nature. It'll save them a trip to the principal's office.
Vertical Wall Mount for Stars Wars Force FX Lightsabers
You've been a Jedi for a while. Maybe you first felt the pull of the Force when you were a wee geek, or maybe you were of imbibing age when A New Hope was released. There's one thing that we've all noticed: while we're trained in lightsaber combat, we actually haven't had to use our skills in real battle in decades. The galaxy has been largely safe from attack. Oh, and last we checked, the armed services weren't accepting recruits trained solely in lightsaber combat. Yeah, we checked. Bummer. We've tried using the horizontal display for our FX lightsabers, but it takes up a lot of room. Also, we've noticed that after a while, the blade starts to warp a bit. These Lightsaber stands hold your FX lightsaber in the vertical position on your wall. It frees up tons of room, makes a great frame for your favorite Star Wars wall art, and also prevents your blade from being anything but totally straight. The stand installs in a matter of minutes and is both classy and unobtrusive, letting your lightsaber be the shining star of your wall.
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