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World Smallest Indoor RC UFO
They won’t be able to pass this one off as a weather balloon. The World Smallest Indoor RC UFO ($25) is like nothing else in our world. This speedy little craft is made of foam rubber for easy lift-off, and minimal damage should a crash landing occur. Controlled by a wide range [More]
Alien Life Size Chest Burster
Next time you have a bit of indigestion, it won’t seem so bad once you take a look at the Alien Life Size Chest Burster ($195). Made from the same molds as its on-screen twin, this bloody beastie is fresh from its gestation in some unlucky fellow’s internal organs. Limited [More]
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ST:TOS Communicator
Long before the away teams could contact the ship, or each other, simply by speaking into a pin on their uniforms, they used a good old fashioned handheld device. With the ST:TOS Communicator ($40) you can stage your own rescue missions and hear sounds from the show when you press the [More]
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4D New York City Skyline Puzzle
Two dimensions just aren’t enough to capture the full effect of the world’s most recognizable skyline. The 4D New York City Skyline Puzzle ($50) starts out as a regular puzzle, with 640 pieces to build the grid of streets and the surrounding islands. Add the third and fourth [More]
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16-inch Queen Alien Polystone Diorama
She’s not the queen for nothing. As this 16-inch Queen Alien Polystone Diorama ($380) exquisitely illustrates, she has evolved to be the ultimate killing machine. Two sets of jaws filled with horrifying teeth, four arms with wicked claws, and razor-sharp spines will have puny [More]
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Build Your Own Tiny Woolly Mammoth
You don’t need to be an archaeologist to assemble a woolly mammoth skeleton. All you need is this Build Your Own Tiny Woolly Mammoth ($7) kit, some tweezers, glue, and patience. This amazingly miniature representation of those mighty creatures is laser cut from oak tag, and comes [More]
Buckyballs
Got stress? Get Buckyballs ($27). Make cubes, cones, snowflakes, cylinders, any shape you can think of, and even invent your own with this set of 216 powerful magnets. Keep your hands and mind occupied any time, and enjoy the satisfaction of discovering new and exciting ways to play [More]
Queen Anne Dollhouse Kit
Forget the dolls, when you see this Queen Anne Dollhouse Kit ($824) you’ll want to shrink down and live in it yourself. As you ascend the two story wrap around porch to the grand entryway, you can admire the spindles and custom designed doors and windows. Three floors, with a [More]
Animal Photo Puppet
Rock out with the wildest Muppet of them all with this Animal Photo Puppet ($200). An exact, full-scale replica of the puppets used for still photo shoots, this version of Animal is made of the same types of fabric as the real Muppet, and he’s fully posable at every joint and his [More]
Star Wars Force Trainer
Moving objects with your mind has become more than wishful thinking with the Star Wars Force Trainer ($80). Just like a real Jedi, the more you can focus your thoughts, the better you can control the sphere that floats in a tube with a fan at the bottom. A wireless headset detects your [More]
Audi Type C Roadster Pedal Car
It might be made for kids, but the Audi Type C Roadster Pedal Car ($13,300) can hardly be called a toy. This exquisite 1:2 replica of the 1936 racing car contains over 900 pieces specially manufactured for its assembly, including aluminum sheets made by the Audi toolmaking division, and [More]
Noah’s Pals
Designed by a company who set out to make “collecting them all” worthwhile, Noah’s Pals ($6) comprise 40 different animal pairs, some rare, some common, and of course, an ark to keep them in. Each piece is hand painted on vinyl, making these animals soft and fun for [More]
Blubber Bot Robotic Inflatable
Like a balloon with a very rudimentary brain, the Blubber Bot Robotic Inflatable ($90) relies on mylar and helium for loft, but doesn’t just float randomly through the air. Light sensors give it a purpose, letting it drift to the brightest area of the room. Should it encounter an [More]
Kaj Bojesen Bear
An icon of nature made entirely of natural materials, the Kaj Bojesen Bear ($149) is crafted from oak and maple. Part of a series of wooden animals by designer Kaj Bojesen, who is known for his use of clean lines and simple designs, this bear is adorned only by the natural wood grains [More]
EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles
Just because the sun goes down doesn’t mean the fun has to stop if you have a pair of these EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles ($80). Using infrared technology, you can see up to 50 feet away even in complete darkness. A small display screen in the right eyepiece shows [More]
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