Foolish Gadgets

Knitted Lightsaber Pattern for the knitting addicted

ally — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:00:08 +0000

Alright people this has gone way too far. Not everything needs to be knitted into something to cuddle with. A lightsaber is an instrument of death, not something you knit so that you can lay in bed with your arms curled around it all night. We have to stop the madness, find whatever madman who keeps creating these items and beat them relentlessly with their stupid fluff toys till they promise to cease and desist immediately. If that doesn’t work then we’ll have to move on to the non-plush materials. Thankfully, there will be slightly less of this madness since the seller on Etsy is out of stock with the patterns for the lightsaber or rather knitsaber as they call it.

Source: Geekologie

The 3D Christmas Tree Kit

ally — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:00:02 +0000

Decorating for Christmas is always a time consuming, but festive task that can be fun. It’s especially nice to see the finished product of pretty lights. Well if you’ve decided to take it easy this year on decorations, you still could have a Christmas tree that you put together all by yourself. The 3D Christmas Tree Kit could be a center piece in your home or just a focal point in your cubicle. Either way this Christmas tree will cause far less strain than the usual full size version that is usually seen in homes. It is powered by a 9V battery and is being sold for a whopping $8.99 on Maker Shed.

Source: EB$29.99

Slim-Legs Slippers

edwin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:30:20 +0000

I have absolutely no doubt that many people love ladies with endless legs, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. After all, which lady doesn’t want a beautiful pair of legs to strut around town, and which guy won’t be proud that his lady has both inner and outer beauty? Well, achieving that kind of legs take plenty of hard work, exercise, discipline in dieting and of course, a good genetic make-up would help as well. Brando thinks there is a cheaper way to do so with its $20 Slim-Legs Slippers. Seriously now, will this pair even work? Apparently, it is supposed to shape your legs, tone your hips and firm your ankles without the need for exercise, medicine or slimming cream. Well, I can believe the part where the fine fibre material will reduce dead skin around the ankles, but to slim your legs?

Mario Kart Wiimote Projector Light

edwin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:00:04 +0000

The Wiimote is one of the more enduring icons for this generation of home consoles, and the Mario Kart has proved itself yet again on the Wii platform, allowing accessories such as the Mario Kart Wiimote Projector Light to get the green light for production. It doesn’t really serve any purpose other than look cute and keep your little one entertained but for a while, although I would think playing Mario Kart Wii would let you get more kick out of the whole situation instead. Pressing the “1″ button on this miniature Wiimote will allow the internal LED to project one of half dozen Mario Kart characters on the wall. Best to use this $5.99 device in the dark.

Break away from prison in a cardboard box

edwin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:36:03 +0000

After reading this piece of news, chances are you won’t look at the cardboard box in the same way ever again. Ever played Metal Gear Solid on the PlayStation along with its sequels? Just like how you’ll realize the importance of a towel in the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, so will the importance of a humble cardboard box dawn upon you as you guide Solid Snake through his espionage adventures. Apparently, a Turkish man (no idea if he was inspired by MGS or not) escaped from a German prison in a daring manner, hiding inside a cardboard box once he finished his shift of making stationery in the prison. This box was then carried out by a courier service without any suspicion, where he then cut through a tarp in the truck and made a stealthy escape. Hopefully he has enough warm clothes to wear - it is getting pretty chilly these days.

Source: Ubergizmo

Inflatable Fruitcake

edwin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:35:14 +0000

OK, I’m pretty sure that we’ve visited houses where the host has a bunch of fruits on the table to your delight, only to tell you that these fruits are fake and made out of plastic, but they’re there just to brighten up the living room. Well, guess fruits aren’t the only fake thing around as you have the Inflatable Fruitcake to turn the tables on them the next time they visit your home.

It’s festive, it’s traditional and it’s inedible — just like the real thing. Each vinyl fruitcake comes deflated with a 9-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ envelope and a decorative sticker, making it easy to send one to all of your friends and family! When inflated, this icon of old-fashioned baked goods is 8-1/2″ x 5″ x 4-1/2″ and makes a great centerpiece for the holiday dinner table.

The Inflatable Fruitcake is a hoot at $6.95, making it one of the more fun and affordable holiday gift items this season.

Product Page via Book of Joe

The Police Siren Digital Alarm Clock

ally — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:00:20 +0000

The perfect gift for the ex-convict in your life. Make sure they wake up every single morning wide awake and gripping their chest attempting to get their heart to slow down. When this alarm goes off the blue light starts flashing and a siren wails all the while a cop is shouting. The siren will keep going until you shut off the alarm. It features a digital display and a five minute snooze. Sadly too many people have decided that it was a good idea to purchase one of these and the site is all out. They don’t list how much it was going for, but you can keep an eye out on Things You Never Knew Existed to see if they come back in stock in time for Christmas.

The Alessi Pig Pencil Sharpener

ally — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:00:40 +0000

First of all, who even uses pencils that need sharpened?! I mean really, the mechanical pencils are way cooler. Then second of all, if you were going to buy a pencil sharpener for your horribly archaic pencils, wouldn’t you buy one that was far less horrifying and expensive? I really hope that anyone that buys one of these does not have children, because those poor kids will be scarred for life after once glance at this “pig” as they call it. You sharpen your pencil in the snout and of course the snout is removable so that you can clean out the shavings. You can pick it up for $27.50 on Fitzsu.

The Solar Hat

ally — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:00:04 +0000

I’ve seen similar versions of this type of thing before, however, I do believe this is the worst. The combination of the square solar panel stuck at the very top of the hat and then the fan that is shoved through a hole in the cap makes this hat a whole new level of sad. However, if you’re just dying to get your wife to stop making you go to some particular function outside then just embarrass her with this hat. One of two things would happen, she’ll either burn the hat or just never ask you to go again. Of course, I suppose there is the third option that it will put you in the doghouse. If you’d like to give it a shot you can pick it up for $19.99 on Kotulas.

The Oracle Stress-O-Meter

ally — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:38:52 +0000

Want to show your spouse or boss just how much they’re stressing you out? Well then put two of your fingers onto this oracle and it will display loud and clear just how stressed out you are. Then of course you can give your coworkers a laugh and let them have a round on the little gadget. The oracle has several different readings for it to choose from and takes two AAA batteries to keep it operating. You can pick up the Oracle Stress-O-Meter for $14.99.