Techie Toys - Gadgets and Cool Technology

Avatar Busts Are Go

2010-02-17T10:06:40Z

Avatar is probably going to pick up a load of awards this year. Whether it will win Oscar for best picture or not is anyone's guess, but it will definitely be taking home several Oscars.

For those of us who want a memory of the film what better way than with a bust? Well ok, I personally could do without a bust of any of the male characters, but Neytiri is another matter ..

How about you?

Bonanza For Dr Who Fans

2010-02-14T14:37:23Z

If you're a Dr Who fan then the upcoming auction of props and costumes being held in Bonhams might be of interest.

Going under the hammer are a selection of props, including Daleks, as well as costumes that were worn by Billie Piper and other stars of the popular show.

More info on the Bonhams site

R2 D2 Collector Model

2009-12-05T13:53:21Z

I love some of the Star Wars collectibles that you can pick up on various sites

This one won't be available until the middle of next year, but it looks really cool

Full details here

True Blood - Drink The Drink

2009-09-13T17:16:21Z

Image via Wikipedia

If you're a fan of HBO's vampire series True Blood, then you'll be familiar with "Tru Blood', which the vampires drink as a replacement to human blood.

Seemingly HBO have decided to cash in on the show's popularity and are selling a beverage called "Tru Blood'!

It appears to be blood orange, which would explain the colour of the drink and you have to love the caption - "All flavor - no bite"

They're also selling a load of other merchandise inspired the television show including the usual assortment of tshirts and other paraphernalia.

The bottle opener, however, looks pretty cool.

So here is the drink:

You can get your own from the HBO online store (there maybe shipping restrictions)

The Truth About Computer Experts

2009-08-24T11:29:04Z

If you know how to do a couple of things with a computer you quickly find yourself being "elected" as the family computer expert

Sound familiar?

Do you get those completely random queries about software you've never used and hardware you wouldn't even want to buy?

XKCD sum it up nicely:

Want A Really Shiny Car?

2009-08-21T10:30:56Z

I'm not sure if I'd want a gold plated Corgi car, but the idea of offering a limited edition 24 carat gold (plated) mini did catch my attention:

The Austin Mini is 50 years old this year, so Corgi are celebrating with the release of this model.

Full details here

The Ultimate Asterix Collector's Item

2009-08-17T12:41:24Z

Attakus are producing a limited run of 500 Asterix statue sets called: 50 Years Of Friendship.

The set incorporates over 50 characters from the comic strip:

Here's a closeup:

It also comes with a certificate, in true Asterix style, of course!

Now for the bad news ... if you want to get your hands on one of these sets they cost 1500 euro (excluding shipping)

Full details on the Attakus site

Carbon Footprint Mug

2009-08-16T16:06:10Z

If you're concerned about CO2 emissions and countries' carbon footprint, then this mug might suit you (or a friend ..)

As the mug fills with a hot beverage it displays the carbon footprints of the various countries on the world map.

So you can feel guilty whilst indulging in a coffee?

Full details here

Yet Another Twitter Inspired TShirt

2009-08-13T09:13:05Z

There's a lot of tshirts floating around these days that are inspired by Twitter, Facebook or one of the plethora of social media sites and services.

This one made me grin:

More info here

Mug For Music Lovers

2009-07-16T10:44:01Z

These mugs might be a small bit tacky, but I still love the concept:

More designs etc., on their site

French Mac Laptop Transformer

2009-07-12T19:46:04Z

Poster Gods Sale

2009-03-29T21:27:25Z

Film posters can be incredibly creative and artistic. Unfortunately a lot of the poster sites either charge a fortune for the posters themselves or you get caught out on the shipping fees.

The current sale at Poster Gods means you can get a huge selection of posters at rockbottom prices. I'm tempted to grab this one:

Do Not Disturb

2009-03-29T15:54:22Z

If you've ever stayed in a hotel you've probably seen one of those "do not disturb" signs that you can hang on the door handle.

This one is a little bit different - quite a clever twist on an old concept. Turned one way it says "go away", but if you twist it the other way it invites you in...

More info here

Terminator 2 On BluRay

2009-03-28T00:37:04Z

I've always been a big fan of Terminator 2 and have several versions of the film on both dvd and bluray. However the upcoming special edition release takes it to a new level:

"Limited Edition T2 Complete Collector's Set (for the Endoskull) [Blu-ray]" (LIONSGATE)

Cookie Jar - Star Wars Style

2009-02-08T12:41:39Z

I've a thing for Star Wars memorabilia as you may have noticed.

This cookie jar in the shape of your favourite robot looks really cool