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Big Boys Toys: Fighting back against Girly Gadgets

After the cutesy Hello Kitty feature for the girls, I thought it was a little unfair trying to dominate the site with all things girly. Also before I start getting some fighting talk back from the boys about my Hello Kitty feature, here's a macho-man, testosterone-filled feature for the boys! Arrggh! Arrggh! Arrggh! (Imagine Tim Allen's 'more power' grunt!)

Laser Challenge Pro

Some guys never grow up. And rightly so! Not when such fun can be had with toys like this! Cops and robbers goes all futuristic with the Laser Challenge Pro. These cool laser guns are packed full of high-tech features. Never miss your target with the unique 'red dot' laser targeting system. The guns have a range of up to 75 metres and feature barrel extensions and removable multi-functional scopes. The hand cannons have a sensor on the barrel that your opponent must shoot to score points and a vibrating alert tells you when you've been hit. Keep your score on the built-in LCD screen and widen or reduce the laser beam by switching between basic and pro levels. Let the games begin!

Pyramat Deluxe PM440W Wireless Sound Rocker

This cool and comfortable sound rocker is not only the perfect accessory for gaming, but also fantastic for movies and listening to music through your iPod. It uses a 2.4GHz wireless transmitter to transmit sound wirelessly, up to 25 feet. It has a built-in 5.5" powersub subwoofer, two 3" full range ARX speakers giving high performance and creating a personal surround sound effect. Enjoy a huge bass and crystal clear sound whilst relaxing (or fighting!). Comfort is key when gaming for hours on end or sitting through movie marathons, and the Pyramat Deluxe Sound Rocker features a reversible headrest and breathable dual-layered mesh backrest. Plus, it's wider and more cushioned than its predecessors! Compatible with: PS2, PS3, XBox, XBox360, Wii, Game Cube, Nintendo DS, PSP, iPod, TV, VCR, DVD and MP3 players.

HydroFly 2

HydroFly 2 is a mega cool remote controlled piece of gadgetry. It's a car on hard surfaces, a boat on water and a plane in the air. It boasts incredible acceleration, unbelievable manoeuvrability and amazing speeds of up to 50mph. The body is made of EPP foam, making is virtually indestructible! Perfect! I've lost count of how many RC cars and helicopters that I've destroyed when I got too carried away! So imagine this, you're racing with your friends, with their ordinary RC cars. Then with one push of a button, you take off and fly your baby to the end of the race! Too cool!

Wireless Tuscan Street Mouse
Here's a sleek and stylish alternative to dreary peripherals. The Tuscan Street mouse is a replica of the TVR Tuscan car. It has alloy-look wheels and blue LED headlights that remain switched on. (You can turn them off if you really want to!) It has tail lights that come on when you move the car… erm, mouse. It's optical and wireless – it wouldn't look so cool attached to a long wire would it! It comes with standard left and right click buttons and a clickable scroll button. PC and Mac compatible, this cool Tuscan Street Mouse will complete any guys desk!

Web-cam Missile Launcher
As if a missile launcher isn't cool enough for waging war on your fellow employees or family members; now, with the built-in web cam, you can zoom in on your unsuspecting target for a more accurate aim. The missile launcher fires 3 foam missiles that are launched up to 15 feet away, accompanied by whooshing sound effects and warning sirens. The adjustable camera promises excellent image quality and, here's the best bit; thanks to the included CD software, you can hook the launcher up to your MSN messenger and anybody on your messenger list can control and fire your missile launch!

3rd Space Gaming Vests
Ok now for me, this isn't a great idea as I have a very low pain threshold! (I got shot over and over in paintballing and I'm sure there was more than just paint in those guns!) But, for the tough, macho guys out there, the 3rd Space FPS Gaming Vests are a fantastic way of really getting involved in PC games. The SWAT style vests use state of the art pneumatic technology and feature 8 impact cells scattered over the front and back of the vest. Each impact cell delivers up to 10lbs of force, so you can feel everything from a tap on the shoulder to a gun shot. The vest has adjustable shoulder straps, zips and clips to ensure the perfect fit. The vests, available in camouflage or black, plug directly into your PC's USB port. Click here to see a list of 3rd Space version PC Games. The vest package comes with a copy of Call of Duty 2 (3rd space version), so there's no waiting around. Time to get shot! Woohoo!


Robonova

Standing at one foot high with an astounding range of movements, Robonova is one of the finest robots you can get your hands on at the moment! He can walk, run, flip, cartwheel, dance and much more! He is controlled with 16 powerful HSR-8498HB digital servos. His control board has a flexible interface for you to customise and it can operate up to 24 servos and 16 optical accessory modules. Robonova has durable plastic body case components to protect his control panel and battery, and features gold anodized mental servo brackets which create a sturdy but lightweight exoskeleton. Featuring 'feedback' technology allowing simple programming, super strong karbonite gear trains and an over-voltage current protection, Robonova is one fantastically high-tech, humanoid robot!

Rude Big Buttons

Your boss is breathing down your neck about your latest report, giving you earache and talking the biggest pile of rubbish. We know what you want to say. But refrain! Grab the 'BULLSH*T' button, smile sweetly at your boss, and hit it! 'That was BULLSH*T' the button will scream whilst lighting up and flashing. Watch for your boss's reaction. Or you P45! The panic button bawls 'Initiating panic sequence in 3,2,1' then sounds off a siren and lets out a high pitched blood curdling scream. These larger than life buttons scream out panic alerts, fart alerts and insults and are perfect for so many situations.


Pole Dancer Alarm Clock

Woohoo! A pole dancing girl to wake you up in the mornings! So it's not a real one (dry your eyes boys!) but you'll be roused from your sleep by this plastic bikini-clad, busty babe performing a sexy twirl around the pole. With flashing LED lights and a sexy beat, the multi-functional alarm clock features a backlit LCD screen with digital display, snooze function and (oh dear…) a try me button! So when you need to wake up at 6am, but you've got the mother of all hangovers, at least your mornings will be brightened by Miss Plastic Fantastic!

Apex Arcade Machine
The Apex Arcade Machine comes in a gorgeous black and chrome cabinet, assembled and finished by professional UK woodworkers. It features a 20 inch hi-definition TFT monitor with a bespoke reinforced glass screen, a fully lit marquee with Apex graphic and a black leather panel, making it perfect for the bachelor pad or games room! The classy cabinet has full 2 player capabilities and includes over 220 classic arcade games in the traditional style in which they were meant to be played. Click Buy Now below to see the extensive list of games).

Additional games can be loaded through the DVD drive on the front of the cabinet. Featuring a P4 Dual Core Intel based PC System, this amazing machine has a 320GB hard drive and runs Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. It comes with a Microsoft optical wireless mouse and keyboard and has 4 external USB ports. Store your MP3s and movies on the and enjoy the crisp sound quality and brilliant bass with the super woofer sound system. The Apex Arcade Machine was voted in the Top Ten Best Gaming products by Stuff Magazine and personally chosen as a 'favourite toy' by Wayne Rooney.

3 thoughts on “Big Boys Toys: Fighting back against Girly Gadgets

  • Hey great selection of guy gadgets! The arcade machine really takes the cake here.

  • Jen – You were right to add some boys gadgets to the site or we would have only heard their moans after the ‘Hello Kitty’ feature.

    Ditto TazzaHall – the arcade machine is definitely high up in my popularity stakes, but I’m not to sure about the ‘cheesy’ pole dancer alarm clock.

  • Well variety is the spice of life! And if we can appeal to both sexes, that can only mean good things!

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