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Monopoly Cars 2 Race Track Game

Hazel Chua — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:24:10 +0000

Most people already know how Monopoly is played, or at the very least, its mechanics. It’s a relatively simple tycoon game, where the goal is to buy as many properties and build buildings and hotels on them to earn more money from said properties. The classic game has since come in several collectors’ editions, like [...]

Appmates Cars 2 Lightning McQueen

Hazel Chua — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:18:06 +0000

I think the iPad is a godsend. I’ve come to rely on it for most of things I have to do when I’m out of the house, like checking my email, doing some last-minute shopping online, looking up information or phone numbers for restaurants and delivery places, and more. I also use it regularly to [...]

Ride-On Mercedes Roadster

Patra Beaulieu — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:01:34 +0000

There are so many ride-on vehicles for kids to have. You’ve probably seen the Jeep Wrangler, Cadillac Escalade, and Chevy Corvette ride-ons before. But this silver bullet Ride-On Mercedes Benz Roadster is by far the best looking one I’ve ever seen. Ride-On Mercedes Roadster The Ride-On Mercedes Benz Replica runs on a 6 volt battery-operated motor that powers the [...]

Disney Pixar Cars Mater Tape Dispenser

Conner Flynn — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:36:16 +0000

Kids love Disney’s cars movie. Many adults too actually. One of their favorite characters is Mater. If you are a fan, you might want to display this Disney Pixar Cars Mater Tape Dispenser proudly on your desk. Whenever you need some tape, you’ll be reminded of the silly character from the movie. It comes loaded [...]

Moller Skycar M400

James Scott — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:29:31 +0000

It was a common thought in the 1950s that we’d all be driving flying cars by now. As each subsequent decade passed, it seemed like we were not getting any closer to this dream. However, with progress advancing on the Moller Skycar M400, flying cars may finally be a reality soon. Unfortunately it won’t be [...]

LEGO Disney Pixar Cars 2 – Limited Edition Tokyo International Circuit (8679)

James Kelly — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:08:46 +0000

Have you already finished your other LEGO creations; the Death Star and Hoth Wampa Set? If so, the LEGO Disney Pixar Cars 2 – Limited Edition Tokyo International Circuit (8679) is available and would make a get addition to any LEGO lovers home collection. This set comes loaded with all your favorite characters from the [...]

Auto Bandage Magnet

James Kelly — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:15:49 +0000

Many of us get dents, scratches and minor damage to our cars and sometimes it’s not even our fault. And if you are anything like the rest of us, you probably don’t rush out to get it fixed. Who has the time or money, right? Well, the Auto Bandage Magnet can cover up that problem [...]

Car Eyelashes

Hazel Chua — Mon, 09 May 2011 18:30:55 +0000

Does your car have a name? Do you treat it like you would treat one of your children? Do you make sure to give it a good, old thorough wash every week and check the engine when you need to? Then you might want to go one step further and glam it up with Car [...]

Keyport Slide Keychain Replacement

Marty Shaw — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:25:19 +0000

Jingle, jingle, jingle! No, it’s not Christmas; that’s the sound you make with your old-fashioned key ring that lets the keys just hang there. Leave the jingle-jangle behind and let the Keyport make you as stealthy as a ninja. A streamlined device with simple push-levers replaces the need to fumble through a collection of keys [...]

Tron Light Cycle

Marty Shaw — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:22:20 +0000

Tron: Legacy hits DVD and Blu-Ray on April 5th, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than showing off the ultimate Tron gift. You’ve seen the Tron Light Cycle USB Flash Drive and the TRON Light Cycle Launcher Baton, but even those bits of gadget goodness pale when compared to the real-life [...]

Griffin Powerjolt Micro for iPad

Marty Shaw — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:20:04 +0000

You’re out on the road, using your iPad for some really important stuff (playing Angry Birds) and the low battery lets you know playtime work time is almost over. Unfortunately, you left the Scosche goBAT II Portable iPhone/iPad Charger at home but you’re still able to laugh in the face of adversity because the Griffin [...]

USB Car Audio Player with Speaker

Robert Birming — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:42:24 +0000

This colorful and playful desktop car model features a built-in speaker and the capability to play your favorite music from a wide range of audio sources. It has a built-in USB port and SD/MMC card slot which can read SD(HC) memory card and USB memory for playing MP3/WMA audio files directly. It also allows to [...]

Awesome Back to the Future II DeLorean 1:15 Replica

Robert Birming — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:01:52 +0000

This limited edition replica of the car seen in the Back to the Future Part II movie from 1989 is 13 inches long and features electronic lights and sound effects, gull-wing doors that opens and wheels that pop out for “flight mode”. The wheels spin, the doors open, and its plastic construction feels just like [...]

BMW Toy Car with Built-In Spy Camera

Robert Birming — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:31:14 +0000

This little gadget is something as weird as a mini replica of a BMW car that features motion and sound detection functionality and has a built-in camcorder. In the condition of standby, the appliance starts to video recording for three minutes when the loudness outside of appliance is louder than 65db, then it saves file [...]

Pixar Postage Stamps

Robert Birming — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:36:46 +0000

The U.S. Postal Service has announced that they will be releasing a series of Pixar postage stamps next year. The stamps features characters from the movies Cars, Ratatouille, Toy Story, Wall-E and Up. Since 1986, Pixar films have stretched the boundaries of our imagination with stories about unlikely heroes who explore the bonds of friendship [...]

LED Road Flares

Robert Birming — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:13:28 +0000

Now motorists can take advantage of the bright and long-lasting light-emitting diode technology when it comes their vehicle’s important safety equipment. These weather-resistant roadside emergency flares features a magnetic base that easily attaches to trunks or roof tops. The high intensity LEDs and the variable light sequencing gives great visibility and attracts attention. Bright orange [...]

Bugatti Veyron Cell Phone

Robert Birming — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:23:59 +0000

Now you can get the ultra cool Bugatti Veyron, the fastest road-legal car in the world, as a Bluetooth-enabled dual SIM cellular telephone with touchscreen. The GSM 900/1800 phone is equipped with a 2.4-inch screen with 260,000 colors and features things like camera, FM radio, calendar, calculator and more. Product Features Network: GSM 900/1800 Dual [...]

R/C Flying Car

Robert Birming — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:55:22 +0000

This radio-controlled toy from the Japanese company Kyosho is a mix between a race car and a helicopter. The “Power Boost” feature will activate the rotor system, allowing you to go from car to chopper at the touch of a button. Using the flexible suspension, you can also jump smoothly, but the real key is [...]

R/C Replica of Ken Block’s Ford Fiesta Rally Car

Robert Birming — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:12:52 +0000

Traxxas has released an officially licensed special-edition 1/16-scale R/C replica of the professional rally race driver Ken Block’s gymkhana Ford Fiesta competition car. Beneath the bodywork, Traxxas’ race-proven technology, full-time 4WD, and tire-spinning brushless horsepower thread the needle through the course with scalpel-like precision. The fun lasts for hours as you perfect the throttle and [...]

Water Powered R/C Car

Robert Birming — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:43:59 +0000

We have seen both water powered watches and clocks here at GeekAlerts, but this is the first time we have written about a radio-controlled car that is powered by liquid. The Water Power Eco-Racer is a remote controlled micro car that comes with a real fuel cell station that stores energy using water’s basic elements. [...]

Dancing R/C Car

Robert Birming — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:19:58 +0000

This radio-controlled vehicle will blink, bounce and play music as it makes 360-degree turns, 90-degree flips, spins and do wheelies to its own built-in soundtrack. Twin headlights and colorful, flashing LEDs add to the fun. Includes three built-in soundtracks—alternative rock, Latin dance mix and dance club hip-hop. Drives forward, backward, left and right, and dances [...]

Bling-Bling Car USB Drives

Robert Birming — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:25:45 +0000

Geeky gadget addicted, bling bling loving, car enthusiasts. You don’t see them every day. But they’re out there, somewhere, and this post is for you. These crystal studded USB 2.0 flash drives, available in 2GB ($22), 4GB ($25) and 8GB ($36) versions, hangs on a keychain and features a design inspired by vintage cars. They [...]

Missile Launching R/C Car

Robert Birming — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:30:04 +0000

This remote controlled car features a hidden five-barrel launcher, capable of shooting rubber-tipped missiles up to six feet away. Here’s a video clip showing how the car almost in a Transformers style unveils its weaponry. A touch of a button on the remote slides back the car’s windshield and raises its roof to reveal the [...]

R/C Race Car with Trailer

Robert Birming — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:48:48 +0000

This set of R/C toys features a racing car and a trailer with a working ramp and headlights. A switch on the controller lets you toggle between car and trailer mode. Simulating the transport of a race car to its next road rally, the remote control drives the cab forward and backward using a trigger [...]