Here we have yet another radio-controlled creation that definitely would have made it into the Top 13 Strangest R/C Toys list if it would have been around when the article was published. Say hello the R/C skunk.

Authentic-looking skunk mimics like the real thing–minus the spray, of course! Moves backward, forward, and flicks its tail at your push-button command.

The R/C Skunk is available from Things You Never Knew Existed for $39.98.

(Via Nerd Approved)

Ok, it’s time again to add another flash drive to the never ending stream of weird USB memory sticks. Once again, a vegetable inspired model; the cabbage USB flash drive.

Features:

• USB 2.0
• Portable and easy operate
• Plug and play
• Support Window 2000/XP/Vista, MAC OS and Linux
• Dimension: 125 x 35 x 26mm (approx.)
• Weight: 33g

The Cabbage USB Flash Drive is available from the USB Brando website for $28.

Just like many of the new USB hub designs, the same thing goes for the USB-powered fans; there is still nothing indicating that the ideas for new and even weirder combos and designs would be slowing down.

The latest proof of that is this odd USB-powered Sailboat Cooling Fan with Speed Control. It measures 8.66 x 5.12 x 1.77 inches and can also run using 3 x AAA batteries. The product is available from the DealExtreme website for $8.64.

If the dog and bone wrist supporters wasn’t weird enough for you and your computer desk, maybe this yummy bread-smelling croissant one is.

Product description

• Functions: Decoration for home and office
• Soft and comfort with bread-smell
• Dimension: 12.0 x 7.5 x 4.5 cm

The Croissant Wrist Rest is available for $6 from Toys Brando.

Try to come up with idea for something weird to plug into your computer’s USB port, and there’s a good chance such a product already exists. Like this vibrating LCD alarm clock that looks like a washing machine.

Features:

• Time, date and alarm clock LCD display
• 4 different melodies with vibration
• Hourly chime signal with LED
• 12/24 hour mode switch
• Clock setting by 3 control buttons
• Powered by USB or by 2 AA LR06 batteries (not included)
• Dimensions: 7.5 x 7.5 x 9cm
• Weight: 168g

Here’s a video clip of the washing machine clock in action:

The USB Washing Machine Alarm Clock ($20) is available from USB Geek.

There is still nothing indicating that the ideas for new weird USB hubs would be slowing down – on the contrary, they just keep coming. The latest example of that is this hub that features a “crystal” ball with a fake fish inside.

The glass bowl for this USB 2.0 compliant 4-port hub is equipped with LEDs that cycles through four different colors. The product measures 58 x 49 x 38 mm, weighs 100g, and is compatible with Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP.

The Crystal Ball USB Hub is available from gadget4all.com for $12.

Get ready for the weirdest gadget of the month; the Bluetooth Dental Insert Microphone. The product is described as the “ultimate bluetooth handsfree”.

An extremely small microphone is packaged with solar panel and battery to provide the most portable unit to date. The durable composite resin filling is designed to fit in a hole 2.2mm in diameter and 1.7 mm deep and will pick up sound and vibrations from your mouth to produce incredibly clear sound.

The earpiece is comfortable and features replaceable rubber ear grips and attractive chromed inserts. This product is compatible with all Bluetooth capable phones with Handsfree and Headset profiles.

The Bluetooth Dental Insert Microphone will soon be available over at Chinavision, who also points out that “All dental work should be performed by a qualified dentist, Chinavasion does not take responsibility for injury resulting from the installation of this product”.

No word on pricing yet.

Get ready for some new USB weirdness. This time it’s about a small massage hand that will help you relax and loosen those unwanted muscle tensions.

Features:

• USB Powered
• Small, Lightweight and Portable
• Strong or Soft massage option
• Plug and play, no installation driver
• Can be used on shoulder, neck or anywhere you feel tired
• USB Cable Length: 1.2m (approx.)
• Dimension: 120 x 35 x 20 mm
• Weight: 71g

The USB Finger Massage is available from GizFever.com for $9.99.

The latest example of those weird USB products – a “cute and friendly-looking wise little owl that’ll bring a touch of magic and wisdom to any workspace”.

With a clip that allows him to perch on top of computer monitors, as well as an optional tree-stump that he can sit on, the USB Owl from Thumbs Up will blink sagely as he provides inspiration and watches over your work. He’ll also move his eyes around and rotate his head as if he’s either appreciating or rolling his eyes at your office antics.

Here’s a video clip of the USB owl in action:

The USB Owl will available from Thumbs Up starting May 5, 2008. The suggested retail price is set to £12.99 (about $26 USD).

Some of the weirdest webcams from last year included a foot, a mirror, santa and a dinosaur. Let’s start 2008 off with one that looks like a bird.

There isn’t much information available about this Bird Webcam, not even a price. A good guess is that you won’t find the product in the high-end section at your local dealer.

The silver-colored cam is made of plastic and measures 65 x 65 x 145 mm.

Here’s a purse that that is guaranteed to turn heads. This fun and weird handbag is made of a printed fabric that emulates a real armadillo’s armor.

It features a a stuffed tail, legs, head with “appropriately too-cool-for-you expression” and a zipper. Material: 100% polyester. Size: 9H x 5W x 19D in.

The Armadillo Purse is available for $19.95 over at What on Earth.

Those weird USB combos just keep coming. It makes me think about what Jerry Seinfeld said when speaking about Biathlon in one of his stand-up acts:

So many events of the Olympics don’t make sense to me, I don’t understand their connection to any reality like… like in the winter Olympics, they have that Biathlon, you know that one? That combines cross-country skiing with shooting a gun? How many alpine snipers are into this? To me it’s like combining swimming and strangle a guy, why don’t we have that? That makes absolutely as much sense to me, just put people in the pool at the end of each lane for the swimmers.

Yes, the USB Ferris Wheel Phone Stand ($27) is as strange as it sounds like.

Features:

• Incoming phone call alarm with rotation of the Ferris wheel
• Funny tune with On/Mute/Off switch
• Ferris wheel with 11cm diameter and 10 fun-seeking figures
• 2 LEDs in red and green colors
• Powered by USB or 2 AA batteries
• Dimensions: 22 x 9.2 x 18cm
• Weight: 305g

Willcom and Sanyo have come up with this weird looking battery phone.

It runs on a single AA battery, giving you 250 hours of standby time or 5 hours of talktime. You won’t find many features though, not even a screen.

Some more pictures and information at Uber-Review.

On the Lamponi’s Lamps webiste you can view an amazing collection of cool and weird lamps – like the above Lambretta and hairdryer ones.

They are individually made and retail for between 1750 and 2000 U.S. dollars.

(Via Retro To Go)

There’s something about Swiss designers and weird transportation, something good. First we had the Bikeboard and now it’s the Magic Wheel – a unicycle / skatebaord kind of hybrid.

Here’s a short video demonstration of the Magic Wheel:

Features:

• Weight: 6.3 kg
• Max Height: 29 inches
• Wheel Dia: 26′ / 20mm
• Rear direction wheel:125mm x 25mm
• Wheel used: Professional sports wheel
• Frame: High quality reinforced ABS plastic
• Colour: Black & Red
• 90 days warranty, tool kit & user manual included
• Rider Weight: Maximum 150 kg

(Via Coolest Gadgets)

PC Magazine has published a The 10 Weirdest Webcams article on their website today. A lot of good stuff in there. Some which have already been featured here on GeekAlerts, like the USB Big Foot Cam.

Seen above is the adorable USB Lion Webcam ($26) with glowing LED lights for eyes. A tiny cam that you easily clip onto the screen of your laptop.

Features:

• Tiny, nice and portable
• Built-in microphone
• Lens rotation for adjusting clear image
• Excellent still image capture
• Video Conferencing
• Snap shot button
• LED light
• LED lightness adjusting switch
• Interface: USB 1.1, USB 2.0 compliant
• Size: 47×25x15mm
• Weight: 73g

Specifications:

• Image sensor: CMOS sensor 1.3M
• Resolution: VGA 1280×960
• Frame Rates: Up to 30fps@320×240, up to 15fps@640×480
• Focus: 20mm to infinity adjustable
• SNR or Signal to Noise Ratio: > 55 dB
• Manual focus
• Auto white balance
• Auto electronic exposure

(Via Gearlog)

PC Magazine has published a list of the Top 10 Strangest R/C Toys.

A lot of good stuff in there but I think some of them easily could have been replaced with these weird R/C toys:

• Tarantula ($25)
• Pterosaur ($101)
• Pteranodon ($50)

(Via Gearlog)

The USB Big Foot Cam ($22) is yet another weird looking webcam.

This 360 degree rotatable foot looks quite cool though, with LED’s on the toes and adjustable lens for picture focusing. It features a 350K pixel CMOS sensor (VGA), built-in microphone and buttons for snap shots and LED brightness.

(Via Nerd Approved)