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Fetch A Bubble Machine

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:07:35 +0000

Although rabid dogs in this country are rare, it is always worth being prepared. Then, if you should stumble across an afflicted animal, you won’t have to rely on throwing a stick as a means of distraction (which, you might like to know, won’t work). Instead, we recommend the Fetch a Bubble Machine. Research shows dogs will spend hours chasing bubbles - indeed, the Fetch a Bubble Machine was developed after the brains behind it saw a TV series on canine behaviour proving this very point. JobsLink

The Fetch a Bubble Machine works like this: as you can see, the machine’s bubble wands rotate through a full 13 revolutions, firing off a frenzy of bubbles - up to one thousand per minute. Better still, the bubbles are chicken-scented. Which means they are dog magnets. Ergo, should you need to distract a rabid dog - or an overexcited domestic pooch - simply switch the machine on, pour in the solution, and swiftly make your escape. South Yorkshire Jobs

Features

Safe, effective fun for dogs of all age and sizes.
Can be used as a means of exercise.
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Teeth Whitening
Includes 4 oz. of scented Gazillion bubble solution.

Specification

Dimensions: Height: 20.0cm Width: 11.0cm Depth: 19.0cm
Weight: 1.0Kg
Batteries: Energizer Ultraplus - AA Battery

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3D Drawing Pad And Specs

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:03:52 +0000

How Jaws 3D impressed the britches off cinemagoers of recent times, just as previous efforts at 3D wowed those American johnnies in the cinemas of the 1950s. Back then, 3D was new, fresh and ever-so-slightly other-worldly. Now, in these days of advanced holographic techniques, 3D cinema, with its coloured spectacles, seems a touch antiquated.

But stop. Now you can bring the nostalgic magic of those three dimensional trips to picture house to life in your own drawing room, with the help of this 3D drawing kit. It takes a set of familiar principles and makes them accessible to the man in the street with a set of stereoscopic drawing devices, coloured pencils and those trademark glasses.

Full instructions will guide you to create artworks of stereoscopic greatness, as your own handiwork appears to leap off the page in front of you. Tony Hart, Art Attack, Smarteenies and the rest can all eat their 2D hearts out. How terribly spiffing that would be.

Then, having conquered the world of three dimensional entertainment, all that’s left is the invention of holographic projection television and your mission will be complete. Off you go, then.

Features

Not for use after the imbibing of alcoholic beverages
It’ll like, freak you out, man

Specification

Dimensions: Height: 15.0cm Width: 12.0cm Depth: 1.0cm
Weight: 0.1Kg

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Message Mate Fan

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:00:51 +0000

At gadgeshop HQ, we don’t bother much for fans, given that our lab is so well chilled by cryonic thermocoolers than even in August it’s positively Baltic. But you may not be so lucky, and, like myriad British workers, rely on a humble deskfan for refreshment as you slave over that hot keyboard of yours.

For years, office rules have rendered the Great British Worker silent. With increasing bans on mobiles, inter-personal fraternisation and now a broadside against the new-fangled social networking applications, there’s an ever-decreasing number of ways to express one’s individuality between the hours of 9 and 5.

Until now, that is, and a truly pioneering yet cunning contraption that combines desk-based cooling device and personal messaging whatsit. Simply flick the switch and the fan springs to life like any other, except a message sequence in fat orange letters appears to scroll within the fan itself. Remarkable.

An in-built LED strip does all the hard work, rotating with the primary blade to create the illusion of moving text, circling the face of the fan as it rotates. A set of handy buttons on the side of the fan handle enable the storage and editing of six alphanumeric messages including letters, digits and commonplace punctuation marks. So there’s no excuse for sloppy syntax now, is there?

Features

Lightweight fan and instant message unit
Stores up to six messages
Features flexible blades for enhanced safety

Specification

Dimensions: Height: 11.0cm Width: 5.0cm Depth: 6.0cm
Weight: 0.2Kg
Batteries: Energizer Ultraplus - AA Battery
Batteries Included: Yes

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His & Hers Ball & Chain Keyring Gift Set

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:57:35 +0000

Heaven preserve us from the old ball and chain. If you’re not au fait with the linguistic delights of contemporary urban patois, me old chinas, then let allow us to illuminate the proceedings. A ball and chain is not only a physical restraint device, but also a pejorative term for one’s significant other. That’s your wife or girlfriend, husband or boyfriend, if we must spell it out. So it’s entirely appropriate that someone, presumably in a stable, loving relationship, should invent the perfect gift for the perfect couple. This matching ‘His and Hers’ keyring set in shiny but solid metal has a durability that many modern relationships lack, able to withstand all manner of rigours.

Naturally, we blame the parents. Two engraved balls marked, respectively, ‘his’ and ‘hers’ indicate the owners’ identities. Meanwhile, a single sturdy handcuff on each has been designed to keep keys in complete safety, being unlocked only by a tiny catch on the side. A gift such as this may require some explanation. Hence, being part of the jape is a pre-requisite. Not to mention an understanding other half, even if he is a complete love rat.

Features

Tongue in cheek required
Nagging girlfriend / cheating boyfriend not included

Specification

Dimensions: Height: 2.0cm Width: 8.0cm Depth: 2.0cm
Weight: 0.15Kg

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Da Vinci’s Secret Puzzle

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:54:42 +0000

If you have a natural ability for cracking codes and deciphering symbols you will stand a good chance of solving any political or religious enigma you may become entangled within. If, however, your skills in this area are lacking then, quite frankly, you need the help of Da Vinci’s Secret. Inside Da Vinci’s Secret, lies a scroll. Your task is to solve the puzzle and release the scroll by revolving the seven wooden blocks. When you do you’ll discover more clues on the scroll that will help you solve subsequent Da Vinci puzzles.

Unfortunately, we do not have Tom Hanks on standby should you fail to solve the Da Vinci’s Secret.

Features

Solve the puzzle, release the scroll
Scroll contains more clues to solve further puzzles and unique online password
Comes in a beautiful presentation box

Specification

Dimensions: Height: 11.0cm Width: 20.0cm Depth: 10.0cm
Weight: 1.0Kg

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Plug n Play Pro TV Skateboarder

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:50:27 +0000

Leave button bashing and finger tapping behind, and hop on a real board with the Connectv Skateboarder game which enables you to pull the tricks yourself. Simply put - the Connectv Skateboarder is a game, skateboard and games console all-in-one, just plug the unit into your TV, hop on the board and start playing in seconds!

The game enables two player battles to be played as well as single player gaming. Players score points by performing tricks, and using apparatus in the game such as grind rails and half pipes to maximise their score. The player who performs the most daring, outrageous and technical tricks will score highest and win! The game has several difficulty levels, so is ideal for those just learning to skate - players will have the choice of a number of different skate parks to ride and various characters to control. The game also has a number of hidden levels that players can unlock when they win certain tournaments!

An interactive real wooden board takes the game to a new level of playability where no other game has gone before. The unit incorporates a hand held remote that is used to control menu options and set up screens and when in game mode players use this device to change the style of their tricks (i.e. adding a grab). Perform real tricks yourself and watch as your character on screen imitates them scoring points as you go. Watch the screen…Envisage your next trick… and launch it! Catch some air, perform grab, grinds and flips for extra points!

Features:

1 or 2 player modes.
Wooden board provides realistic feel.
Perform awesome tricks and moves.
Unlock new levels and tricks as you win tournaments.

Specification

Dimensions: Height: 15.0cm Width: 20.0cm Depth: 40.0cm
Weight: 1.0Kg
Batteries: Energizer Ultraplus - AA Battery

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The Corsa C’Mon’s! - Blue 10 inch Talking Plush

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:47:13 +0000

Losing a stuffed toy can be a heartbreaking. An esteemed colleague here at gadgetshop HQ lost his treasured Monkey from the ITV Digital tv ads and practically couldn’t speak for a week. Now there is an alternative if this fate should befall you. Blue is the upfront, out-there lead singer (and therefore frontman) of the C’mons, the Barcelona ‘band’ that so epitomised the spirit and style of a certain small car that they were selected to appear in its recent set of TV ads.

Like all frontmen, Blue has a certain confident swagger. But just give this soft cuddly toy a squeeze and you’ll hear him utter the inimitable phrase ‘C’mon!’ in his own unique style. Blue works as a freelance photographer and says his perfect morning is “waking up with a beautiful woman, her scent mixed with sunlight.” And we couldn’t put it better ourselves, frankly.

There are five quirky yet strangely irresistible C’mons to choose from - Cherrie (guitars), Red (bass), Moo (piano/keyboard), Blue (frontman and lead singer) and White (drums), each a faithful replica of the characters from the TV ads, and each equally idiosyncratic. Buy one and pop it at the end of your bed, two for the parcel shelf of your Corsa, or all five and strap ‘em in the back. The choice is yours - just don’t expect them to behave.

Features

Squeeze and he will utter the inimitable phrase ‘c’mon!’

Specification

Dimensions: Height: 25.0cm Width: 12.0cm Depth: 5.0cm
Weight: 0.3Kg

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Turbo Tortoises (2 pack)

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:24:24 +0000

You may wish to recall the legendary Aesop’s fable about the Tortoise and the Hare at this point. In the race between them, the hare rushed off, getting into all manner of japes and scrapes, and, thinking himself assured of victory, was blas? to say the least. Meanwhile, the tortoise plodded on. And, of course, slow but steady won the race. So it is in life, apparently, as anyone who has done a long distance drive will tell you. Stopping for that ‘petrol and pee’ break seriously slows you down. Now, these Turbo Tortoises may change your view, or confirm it. For they’re scarcely about to challenge Lewis Hamilton in his supercharged McLaren Mercedes. But it’s their sheer dogged determination that appeals to us here in the lab at gadgetshop HQ. There’s something truly indomitable about their spirit. And we like it, whatever it is.

The best way to enjoy the antic of these half-shelled speed freaks is to do what comes naturally. Simply wind them up and let them go. Hilarious. With two, there’s double the trouble. They’re simply cute. And simply perfect for young gadgetshoppers.

Specification

Dimensions: Height: 4.0cm Width: 3.5cm Depth: 5.0cm
Weight: 0.1Kg

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Pin Art Pinpressions

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:18:51 +0000

Now here’s a gadget that has taken on the status of an icon. And because there’s nothing quite like seeing a unique 3D impression of your face, it’s just the job to break the ice and get people talking. And the world-famous PinPressions system from PinArt is the hum-dinger of a gizmo to make it all possible. To make your mark in the world of impressionism, simply lift the device to your face - or another appropriate part of your anatomy - close your eyes and press gently. Then slowly remove and avoid tilting, to reveal a perfect 3D impression in glorious shiny metal. It’s the 4500 individually controllable pins that do all the real work behind the perspex display panel. By sliding to match the contours of your face, they render not only a perfect profile, but a fully featured 3 dimensional mask of the original visage. Simply splendid. But is it life or is it art?

At gadgetshop HQ, we can’t quite decide. So we’ll jolly well leave it up to you. Buy one and narcissistically model your own face, or buy multiple sets to create and display your own art. That’s the beauty of PinPressions. It helps you unleash your creativity in the most downright classy and sexy way possible. Did I just say sexy? Goodness me. I think I need to sit down Suitable for all ages Always close your eyes when taking an impression of your face

Specification

Dimensions: Height: 19.0cm Width: 14.0cm Depth: 7.0cm
Weight: 1.0Kg

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Block Rocker

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:14:25 +0000

You know what it’s like when you want a truly block rockin’ beat but the only beat available is from one’s desktop iPod docking station. And that warbly, measly beat simply won’t do. It’s in situations like these - for a children’s party, busking jaunt or sensory warfare against an unruly gang of spotty youths - that the Block Rocker is truly called for.

It’s just like a conventional iPod docking station, except it’s possessed of a monstrous amp and speaker combination in a heavy-duty, wheeled aluminium box, rendering it lethal in the wrong hands. Put it in the right hands, however, and it will happily dish-up high fidelity audio at a range of up to 150 feet. It’s portable, too, needing no mains power. An internal rechargeable does the business, complete with a battery level indicator to indicate precisely how many blocks you may rock in its 12 hours of music pow-pow-power.

With separate inputs and level controls for iPod, microphone, musical instruments and CD players (or other audio devices) there’s almost no limit to its scope. And, with enhanced bassiness for a bigger, richer sound, there’s no limit to how good it’ll make one sound.

But don’t let it go to your head. The Block Rocker device comes complete with a pro-quality microphone that will give you a commanding presence in front of a crowd. Just remember that it’s unlikely to be a crowd appreciative of your karaoke version of ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’. You have been warned.

The Block Rocker iPod Speaker from Ion. Hot rockin’ block rockin’. Not arf.

Features:

Fully portable, with telescopic handle and rollers for wheeling around
iPod Dock integrated into speaker
iPod charging facility
Microphone included
Rechargeable Internal battery (battery life: 12hrs from a single charge)
Inputs for connecting CD player, instruments and additional mic
5m cable included
Adjustable bass output

Inputs:

Integrated universal dock for iPod, iPod Mini or iPod Nano
Balanced XLR or 1/4″ microphone
1/4″ jack for guitar, keyboard, other instrument, or second microphone
RCA line level input for CD player, MP3 player, or other audio device

Specification

Dimensions: Height: 54.3cm Width: 36.5cm Depth: 46.5cm
Weight: 19.8Kg

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