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Insect Snacks

Hazel Chua — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:21:07 +0000

If the World’s Largest Gummy Worm was your favorite snack (for days) and the Mega Cockroach was something that gave you a lot of laughs, then you might actually find these Insect Snacks appetizing. As you might have probably already heard, many countries all over Asia regularly use insects in their cuisine or as snacks. [...]

Mega Cockroach

Conner Flynn — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:34:23 +0000

When you see a cockroach your normal reaction may be to step on it, but when your friends see this Mega Cockroach they will want to run. I can’t say I blame them. This giant insect is perfect for pranks, or if you just want a giant cockroach n display in your home. It measures [...]

Fly-Goodbye Bug Vacuum Gun

James Kelly — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 21:05:10 +0000

Are you looking for a good way to occupy your kids this summer and are you sick of all the insects that get inside your house? Well, the Fly-Goodbye Bug Vacuum Gun is the perfect solution. Your kids, or you for that matter, will enjoy the fun of the hunt and ease of the capture. [...]

Wall Climbing R/C Insect

Robert Birming — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:26:51 +0000

This rechargeable remote-controlled “space insect”, as they have decided to call the toy, is capable of climbing the ceiling, walls, mirrors, windows or just about any other surface. Features: Running Forward, Backward, Left Turn, Right Turn Dimension: 133 x 150 x 38 mm Weight: 46 g charging up by the remote control Requires for Transmitter: [...]

Bee USB Flash Drive Necklace

Robert Birming — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:03:27 +0000

Yes, it’s another one of those USB drives that allows you to carry your most important files like a piece of jewelry around your neck. This latest model is designed like a bee. Product Specifications: Jewel bee design Capacity: 4GB Fashionable and elegant Size: 36*53*15mm Weight: 40g The Jewel Bee Necklace USB Flash Drive is [...]

A Green R/C Insect

Robert Birming — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:43:29 +0000

MegaStealth Mantis is the name of the latest model to join Insecta, HeliBug, Flying Bee, Mosquito and the other insect inspired radio-controlled toys out there. Super superior to other insects (RC and not), the Mantis employs both electronic and mechanical gyroscopic stabilization for rock-steady hovering. The tail-rotor is also controlled by a micro motor for [...]

Nymph – Insect Inspired Lamp

Robert Birming — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:39:49 +0000

Nymph, as in “the immature form of some insects”, is the name of this odd and cool looking lamp by Site Specific Design – an interior and furniture design company based in Brooklyn, New York. Body made of a two-part fiberglass mold- white lacquer finish. Light covers made of Corian. Legs 5/8” hollow steel tubes [...]

HeliBug – R/C Helicopter Bug

Robert Birming — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:38:14 +0000

We have seen some strange flying radio controlled toys before, like the Vampire Bat and the Bee, but this bug is probably the weirdest one so far. The colorful 6-inch long insect flies around using two helicopter blades on its back. The controller doubles as a charger, allowing you to fly around for five minutes [...]

Insecta Micro R/C Helicopter

Robert Birming — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:02:25 +0000

Yes, it’s another one of those cool palm-sized radio controlled flying toys – and once again with a design inspired by the world of insects, as with the R/C bee. With its big glowing eyes, bug-ish legs, LED strobe light, colourful camouflaged body and membranous X-rotors, the rechargeable Insecta looks as if it’s just flown [...]