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Ultra Stomp Rocket

Hazel Chua — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:49:18 +0000

Electronic, remote-controlled rockets are pretty cool toys, but they can also be expensive. If your little tyke’s clamoring for a rocket of his (or her) own, then you could just choose to go with the Ultra Stomp Rocket instead. It’s a cheaper but still fun alternative to having an R/C rocket. And while you can’t [...]

Toddler Rocket Stomp Launcher

Hazel Chua — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:35:45 +0000

When I first read the book Angels and Demons by Dan Brown, I was intrigued and I wanted to know more about CERN, which is a bigwig European nuclear energy research center. Now the Toddler Rocket Stomp Launcher certainly doesn’t have anything to do with anything nuclear, but it has everything to do with astronomy [...]

Toy Story Inflatable Ride-On Rocket Video Game

Patra Beaulieu — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:32:59 +0000

Maybe you know a munchkin who has dreams of blasting off into deep space on a rocket. Well, rocket travel is hard to hook up in real life unless your name is Richard Branson. So the Toy Story Inflatable Ride-On Rocket/Interactive Video Game is a safer, more kid-friendly option for rocket travel. It doesn’t take a genius to know that kids love [...]

USB Glitter Rocket

Robert Birming — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:16:59 +0000

The “send your stress to the moon with the USB Glitter Rocket” description might not fit all, but if you’re looking for an alternative to the USB Mini Lava Lamp, this might be just the ticket. Just plug it in to your computer’s USB port and watch its gentle sparkly light. The mesmerizing, floating glitter [...]

Iron Man Rocket Blast Launcher

Robert Birming — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:07:50 +0000

Here’s a fun batteryless toy for fans of Anthony Stark’s alter ego. Load the rocket onto the launch pad, build up some force using the pump, then press the launch button to send Iron Man up to 40 feet in the air. When the rocket reaches maximum altitude, the glider will detach and soar away. [...]

Rocket Alarm Clock

Robert Birming — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:44:44 +0000

For sleepyheads who have already tried dumbbells, puzzles, V8 engines, sonic bombs and other alarm clocks without success, here’s a rocket alarm clock that might just do the trick. The launch pad doubles as mission control, where you can set the time and the alarm from the LCD display. When it’s time to get up, [...]

Air Burst Mighty Missile

Robert Birming — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:53:40 +0000

Membrane boosters and a few pumps will allow you to send these lightweight foam nosed missiles up to an amazing 500 feet in the air. Air Burst technology incorporates an entirely new ‘burst membrane’ booster system that creates tremendous launching power far superior to other air rockets. Air Burst generates an amazing model rocketry experience [...]

USB Missile Launcher with Webcam

Robert Birming — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:19:55 +0000

I’m sure you’ve all read about the USB missile launcher that was all over the news. Here’s a new take on it though, featuring a webcam mounted on top. The USB MSN Missile Launcher, as the product is called, from Dream Cheeky has been co-developed with Microsoft to create an added user experience. This launcher [...]

Rocket Alarm Clock

Robert Birming — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:34:01 +0000

Most of you reading this are probably familiar with the Aurora Rocket Clock. Here’s a beautiful alternative if you prefer using an analog clock instead. This timepiece is shaped like the classic comic book rocket with a sleek shining silver design. It’s made of plastic and stand 7 inches tall. The Rocket Alarm Clock costs [...]

Rocket Lamp

Robert Birming — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:00:18 +0000

This wonderful lamp has been placed in the Children’s Ceiling Lights category over at childrenslighting.co.uk. Maybe that’s the “correct” choice, although I would love to have it hanging in just about any room. The ROCKY Ceiling Light ($91) rocket is designed like something out of a comic book and measures Dia27 x H40/120 cm (min/max). [...]

Rocket Salt and Pepper Shakers

Robert Birming — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:23:45 +0000

Star Shakers – rocket shaped salt & pepper dispensers designed by Ototo. The white shakers features S and P “space logos” and are made of ceramic. No word on pricing. (Via cribcandy)

Rocket Mobile Phone

Robert Birming — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:42:40 +0000

From China comes this mobile phone that looks like a rocket you would find in a 1950s science fiction magazine. The orange Shenzhou VII phone comes with a USB port and a slot for a Micro SD memory card. No word on pricing. You can find more pictures and information about the Shenzhou VII over [...]

Digital Video Rocket

Robert Birming — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:52:35 +0000

From the Estes model rockets creators comes this fun Digital Video Rocket ($50), with an impact-resistant digital camera sitting in the nose cone. The camera can shoot video or pictures from as high as 500 feet – footage which you can later enjoy on a PC. You can record a 12-second video at a 640 [...]

The Rocket Radio

Robert Birming — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 07:28:42 +0000

The cool rocket looking EQ Cordless Radio ($151), designed by Sebastian Conran, will definitely spice up your kitchen or workplace. It doesn’t come with many features though. There’s an AM/FM radio, alarm clock and a rechargeable power supply. But it sure is quite a heavy piece of work. The 10.6 inches tall rocket radio weighs [...]