G-Bound is the name of this new amphibious remote-controlled car by the Japanese company CCP, a sub-brand to the large toy manufacturer Bandai.

The G-Bound was recently revealed during the popular annual Tokyo Toy Show. Thanks to its waterproof body and and the four huge inflatable tires, the car can be driven upside down and on almost any kind of surface – even on the water.

Here’s a video clip on the G-Bound in action:

The car is powered by a rechargble battery pack and the 27MHz remote control lets you move the tires forward and backward individually, making it possible to spin around on one spot. You can also go forward, and then hit back, to flip the car around.

The exact release date for the G-Bound R/C Car has not yet been conformed, but sales will start in autumn 2009 and the car will cost 12,800 YEN (about $140 USD).

Thanks to Francesco at Hobbymedia!

With this cool DYI solar robot kit you will get six types different robots for the price of one.

This “do it yourself kit” is a great beginners introduction to solar power technology and the end result is your very own little robot. There are 6 different ways to build it, so you could have a robot dog one minute, or a boat for your bath the next. If either of those don’t do anything for you then why not build your own little plane (moving or still), windmill or solar powered car.

The good news is that you don’t need a degree in robotics to start with, or have to try and figure out which screw is A678b and how part D456 slots into F9097a. The diagrams are big and very easy to follow, there are only 25 parts and no screws are involved.

You can build:

• Robotic Dog
• Boat
• Moving Plane
• Car
• Windmill
• Desktop Plane

The 6 in 1 Solar Robot Kit is available from the Red5 website for £13 (about $21 USD).

Fans of car-shaped USB mice, flash drives and card readers can now expand their collections with a 4-port USB (1.1 only) hub inspired by the classic Beetle.

Beetle Car USB 4-port Hub allows users to connect USB devices via its wheels. Users also can put their name cards or mobile phone on the stand.

Product Specifications:

• 4 ports hub
• USB 1.1
• LED head lights
• Name card holder / Mobile phone holder
• Plug and play
• Size: 148*82*60mm
• Weight: 95g

The Beetle Car USB 4-port Hub is yours for $12.50 from the gadget4all.com website.

For those of you who enjoyed the Estilo GT Bluetooth mouse that we covered a couple of months ago, here’s a new “muscle car” version that should be right up your alley.

Its smooth glide, wireless connection and 800 DPI optical reader makes it a pleasure to use. Its front and rear tail lights illuminate, it has a scroll wheel, and right and left click buttons make this a utterly complete mouse in an amazing package.

Features:

• V8 Bullet computer mouse
• Black body
• Front and rear tail light illuminate
• 800 DPI optical reader
• Connects via USB
• Wireless connection
• Compatible with Macs and PC’s
• Has a scroll wheel, and right and left click buttons
• Compatible with Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP, Vista and OS X
• Size: 11cm x 6cm x 3cm

The V8 Bullet Wireless Mouse is available from BoysStuff.co.uk for £19.95 (about $31).

This radio-controlled car features a built-in digital video camera that transmits a live feed to the controller and its 2.4-inch color TFT LCD video monitor. And to top it enough, they have also managed to squeeze in an interactive laser game.

The car has a remote control with an extra long range (up to 30 meters) and can control the cars movement by eyesight or via the LCD monitor. Maneuvering the car could not be simpler, the controller has sensitive left/right and forward/backward stick controls, while the controller itself is handheld and feels similar in function and use to a modern video game control pad.

Here’s a video showing the video-equipped R/C car in action:

This sports car has a laser function and can be used to play lasertag with your friends. And the fun isn’t even over yet! You can also use the cars video transmission function to view what the neighbors are doing.

The Deluxe R/C Sportscar with Video Camera measures 39(L) x 23(W) x 13(H) cm and it is powered with a rechargeable 9.6V battery pack. The controller requires 8 x AA batteries. The product is available from Chinavision for 71.35 EUR (about $89 USD).

For those of you who enjoyed that shiny 2GB Formula One USB memory from last month, here’s a nice red alternative with four times the storage capacity.

The 6 x 2.7 x 0.7 cm large memory is compatible with USB 2.0 and features a red light indicator that tells you when the car has been plugged in to a USB port.

The Racing Car Shaped USB 8GB Flash Memory Storage Disk Drive is available from the SourcingMap.com website for 25.73 EUR (about $33 USD).

Thanks to Jenny!

If you like those car inspired USB flash drives that are popping up every now and then, you might also want to take a closer look at this new 16-in-1 card reader.

Not only that but with its 3 additional USB hubs you can plug in all your USB devices and memory sticks as well. Just plug and play, no complicated driving tests or software installation needed, and it won’t even cost you anything in road tax, insureance, or petrol.

The Motor Maniac Card Reader is available from Gadgets.co.uk for £21.95 (about $39).

(Via Geeky Gadgets)

This radio-controlled car allows you to “paint” its path using a handheld infrared tracker – a feature that brought a lot of attention when the toy was displayed at the Hong Kong Toy Fair earlier this year.

The remote aims an infrared beam “dot” on the floor, and you can aim it anywhere. The IR Tracker race car instantly recognizes and “follows” the red dot.

Features Overview

• Handheld controller sends infrared light beam to the ground “magic dot”
• Vehicle seeks out the infrared light beam and redirects itself and chases the “magic dot”
• The “magic dot” can be as much as 5 feet ahead of car and car will still follow
• Complete with rechargeable batteries with up to 20 minutes running time
• Assembled easily and quickly (a full set of assembly and operating instructions are included)
• 90-day warranty from RichardSolo.com

Technical Specifications

• Car power source: Supplied with 7.2V rechargeable battery and compatible charging unit
• Remote control power source: 2 AA batteries (not included)
• Car measures: 9″ x 7″ x 3.5″
• Remote control measures: 6.5″ x 4″ x 6.5″

The Infrared Tracker Remote Control Car is available from RichardSolo.com for $49.95.

(GadgetGrid via OhGizmo)

If the V8 Alarm Clock that we covered back in January isn’t good enough to get you started in the morning, maybe this new model from Chaney Instrument Company is.

The clock features four different alarm sounds (V8 muscle car, V-Twin motorcycle, Turbo, and Door ajar alarm), an external temperature sensor, and much more.

Features:

• Weather forecast display
• Clock
• Snooze button
• Temperature display
• Alarm display
• 4 alarm sounds: V8 muscle car, V-Twin motorcycle, Turbo, and Door ajar alarm
• Dimmer button
• Alarm selection/off switch
• Wireless temperature sensor
• Backup battery – F/C temperature select – wireless channel select
• Requires 9V backup battery (not included)

The Atomic Cherry Red Motor Clock w/ Outdoor Sensor from from Chaney Instrument Company is yours for $79 USD over at the Bellacor website.

(Via The Red Ferret Journal)

Two guys from the Czech Republic, 18 year old Josef Průša and his brother, has come up with a cool way to control an R/C car using the iPhone and its built-in accelerometer.

It has five buttons, four of them you can use for traditional driving and when you press the last one, it unlocks the accelerometer control in the same way as in many driving games available on AppStore.

Here’s a video showing the iPhone-controlled car in action:

Read more about the iPhone R/C Car Project at the DJ Josef Průša blog.

(The iPhone Blog via Apple iPhone Apps)

We’ve seen a of couple of these car-shaped USB memories before, like the Lamborghini one, but the storage capacity has always been quite bad. This new Beetle-style version, however, is a bit better with its 8GB flash drive.

Mini racing car design with 8GB internal memory which lets users store their data and information on the go. It can be a little decor on your desk too!

Features:

• Mini racing car design
• USB 2.0 interface
• Internal memory: 8GB
• Small in size and portable
• Size: 65*39*25mm
• Weight: 15g

The Q-Car USB Flash Drive (8GB) is available from the gadget4all.com website for $49.

This radio-controlled, zero gravity, mini racing car is introduced as “the next generation of upside down-driving vehicles” – a smaller version of those wall-climbing R/C toys you might have come across before.

Believe it or not, this sporty little racer is capable of driving across any smooth surface; horizontal, vertical or even completely upside down.

Here’s a video clip of the zero gravity micro car in action:

Zero Gravity Micro features an advanced Venturi suction system that works a bit like a vacuum cleaner. Special fans create massive down-force to keep it glued to the wall whilst flexible skirts around the chassis ensure the vacuum remains sealed.

You control the action via a stylish twin toggle infra-red transmitter and the vehicle itself is powered by a rechargeable battery. Simply charge and go.

Features:

• The Zero Gravity Micro will climb your walls and ceilings
• To show low battery, the car’s headlights will flash so remove from the wall/ceiling to avoid a plonk on the head
• The car charges directly from the IR remote control
• Fully functioning headlights and taillights
• 1:43 scale of a real sports car

The Zero Gravity Micro R/C Car is available from Firebox for £29.95 (about $55 USD).

If you don’t want to use two Spider-Man cell phone holders next to each other, here’s a clever 2-in-1 solution that will hold your cell phone, GPS, PDA and other handheld devices in place on the windshield of your car.

A strong suction mount allows the holder to be easily installed on the inside of a windscreen and it can be set in the preferred position by adjusting the flexible goosenecks. This means that these two modern day essentials are kept accessible and available, but still secure and safe whilst on the move.

The cradles that are supplied with some sat-navs mean that they cannot easily be reached when installed in some vehicles, but the flexible goosenecks on this holder means that phones or sat-navs can be positioned within easy reach.

The Dual Gooseneck Holder will soon be available from the eXpansys UK website. Santok has set the suggested retail price to £19.99 (about $37 USD).

This tiny solar “racing” car, the smallest one in the world with its 33 x 22 x 14 mm in size, requires no batteries whatsoever. You only need to take it out in the sunlight or close to a strong artificial light source to get the wheels moving.

When the sun shines on the solar panel, the panel makes electricity that turns the motor and the wheels. A fun demonstration of solar power.

The World’s Smallest Solar Racing Car is available over at the ecotopia.co.uk website for £11.99 (about $23 USD).

(Core77 via Gearfuse)

This car-shaped optical mouse might not be the most comfortable of pointing devices, but it can be a fun computer accessory for the true car lover.

Each unit comes in either red, silver, or blue, with cartons containing mixed amounts of each. Plus, two models are available, one USB version, and one that plugs into Playstations.

Specifications:

• Available colors: red, silver, blue.
• Interface: USB, Playstation
• Plug and play
• Operates without mousepad
• Size: Approx. 116 x 62 x 39mm
• 400 Resolution – 800 dpi
• Compatibility: Windows 98/2000/XP, NT4.0, Me, Linux

The Car-Shaped USB Optical Mouse is available in cases of 30 units from the Global Sources Direct website for $129.43 ($4.31 a pop).

This handy speakerphone allows you to enjoy the freedom of the wireless Bluetooth technology in your car, without having to think about boring or expensive installations.

It is a rechargeable speakerphone with flipping LCD display which is easy to operate in car and portable to use anywhere. Designed for connecting Bluetooth compatible mobile phones without wire in car.

Using the single button control of the hands free, you can make and answer calls freely. With built-in DSP circuit, echo and background noise care cancelled and suppressed effectively.

Features:

• Flipping LCD display
• Caller ID display
• Phonebook
• Excellent sound quality
• Single multifunction button
• Bluetooth Specification: Version 2.0 compliant
• Bluetooth Profile Supported: Headset and Handsfree Profiles
• Frequency Range: 2.4GHz spectrum
• Working Distance Range: 10 meters (Class 2)
• LCD Display: 12 digits caller number display, battery status icon, backlight
• Phonebook: Bluetooth wireless download, stores up to 250 records
• DSP: Full duplex transmission, noise suppression and echo cancellation
• Pairing: Memorize up to 4 mobile phones simultaneously
• Charing Time: Within 3 hours
• Talking Time: Up to 15 hours
• Standby Time: Up to 250 hours
• Rechargeable Battery: Lithium lon, 3.6 V, 1100 mAh installed
• Battery Protection : Over charge and over discharge protection
• Input Current: 350mA (internal controlled)
• Input Voltage: DC 5 V
• Speaker Power: 2W (max.)
• Speaker Impedance: 8 ohm
• Sensitivity of Microphone: -47 dB
• Size: 131*78*21.8mm
• Weight: 160g

The Bluetooth 2.0 Portable Handsfree Car Kit With Caller ID Display + Phonebook is available from gadget4all.com for $99.90.

This headrest features a built-in DVD and MP4 player with a 7-inch TFT LCD 16:9 widescreen, allowing you to concentrate at the driving while your backseat passengers are watching a good movie.

When flash memory is inserted either by the USB port or SD card slot the headrest automatically opens a browser window for easy navigation to the files you want, and an AV in and out gives you further connectivity options.

Features:

• USB port and SD Card expandability Up to 4GB
• AV in via 3.5mm socket (mono)
• Formats Played: DVD, VCD, MP3, CD, CD-R, DVD-R, DIVX, XVID, MPEG 4
• Outputs: Stereo AV out (3xRCA)
• Video Color System: PAL & NTSC
• Auto off with no input after 10 minutes

The Stylish Headrest DVD Player with USB (Black) is sold as a pair for $278.57 (Sample +1) over at the Chinavision website.

This radio controlled amphibious vehicle runs on land and in the water, giving you a double amount of R/C fun for the price of one.

It features a cool metallic finish and it is equipped with 4 wheel drive and fully working headlights. And for what it’s worth, the product has won the Dr. Toy Best Vacation Toy and the Oppenheim Gold Award.

The Remote Control Morphibian Land Shark measures 7.25(L) x 5.5(W) x 5.5(H) inches and requires 2 x AAA batteries plus 3 x AA batteries. It’s available from the Discovery Channel Store for $24.95.

This product from Anycom is described as the “world’s first solar-powered cell-phone car speaker system with Bluetooth wireless technology”.

Enjoy superior clarity with its 16-bit digital signal processor (DSP), echo- and noise-cancellation and a high-performance 95dB speaker. Attractive, slim device attaches to windshield with suction-cup mount — remove easily for use anywhere.

Functions include voice dial, last-number redial, hold, mute and 3-way calling. Large buttons make it easy and safe to operate. Three hours of sunlight give you 30 minutes talk time; for most applications, additional recharging is not needed but you can use the included USB or DC adapter to charge the battery and get up to 15 hours talk time, 25 days standby. Measures.

The ANYCOM Solar Car Kit with Bluetooth measures 2 x 3.6 inches and is available for $99.95 over at the Sharper Image website.

This radio controlled spy car has a feature that you won’t find with the R/C Snooper Robot or the Rovio Wi-Fi Spy Robot – it allows you to spy in the dark.

Put on the lightweight headset with the single LCD lens to ensure you’re the only one who views the video transmitted through your RC vehicle. Adjust the camera angle on the wireless spy car and send it on secret missions using the hand-held remote control.

Observe the journey and the destination through the small screen attached to your headset. From the safety of your spy headquarters, you’ll be able to watch what’s going on wherever your video vehicle travels, indoors and out, up to 75 feet away. Spying in the dark? No problem: Just flip on the infrared nigh-vision system, and you’ll be able to see just what your brother’s up to late at night.

The R/C Spy Car ($120) measures 9 x 7.5 x 4.5 in. and requires 6 x AA batt.