563. Quickie Web: Video: Megaminx
2007-12-20 03:31:00 The Bright Idea: the Megaminx, a Rubiks Cube on steriods. The video: some guy solving it in a minute and a half. Via Neatorama. *
Marie Antionette's Plaything
2007-12-19 22:00:00 One of the cottages built in Marie Antoinette's private village at the Petit Trianon at Versailles and built around 1784.
By: Digitalirony
562. Bright Idea: Sunny Person
2007-12-19 20:35:00 Here is a calming and whimsical little novelty toy from Japan: Hidari no Tami (Sunny People). Solar powered, for $30 (Buy it here); via PopGadget. *
554. Bright Idea: Wastebasketball
2007-10-10 07:21:00 Catchy name, catchy idea. By Labexp; Via MoCoLoco. *
520. Bright Idea: Blobbing
2007-09-15 06:03:00 I can’t wait to do this one day: get launched off an inflatable raft. Via Uniquedaily. *
508. Quickie Web: Plaything: Morpthing
2007-09-11 06:58:00 Blend faces of two celebrities (from hundreds of choices) or photos you upload. I tried a couple of combinations in an attempt to make the most beautiful woman ever, but since they don’t have photos of Helen of Troy and Cleopatra, I had to settle for Jessifer (Jessica Alba + Jennifer Lopez). Try ...
499. Bright Idea: Backyard Waterparks
2007-09-07 07:53:00 I hope to one day have a waterpark in my backyard. The first clip is of a basic backyard set-up, but I included it because of the star of the clip: a fun loving dog (via Neatorama). The second clip is of a show that featured an amazing family backyard waterpark in AZ ...
470. Quickie Web: Music Maker: JamStudio
2007-08-28 06:42:00 This amazing website is for the musician and novice alike. Simply and instantly make your own songs, which you can sing or jam along with. Get inspired. For example, here is the quick ditty I composed in 30 seconds: choose chords D, G, A, then G; pick Guitar1, Drums1, and Bass 11; change tempo ...
450. Bright Idea: MyMinigolf
2007-08-20 04:47:00 Set up a putt-putt course anywhere you want with MyMinigolf. Imagine these 9 holes around your office suite, your neighborhood block, or throughout a dorm hall or condo (with each room/unit pairing a hole with a different beverage that you can only sample if you make par). Check out their website HERE; via ...
387. Quickie Web: Plaything: Monoface
2007-07-18 21:24:00 Monoface is an amusing and well-produced website where you create thousands of different faces by “mix-n-matching” the various mouths, noses, heads, and eyes. Have fun. Check it out HERE; via Neatorama. I can see why everyone here is white, but the next version should have all races, with a skin tone adjuster (to make a ...
376. Quickie Web: Plaything: Snowdays
2007-07-16 20:16:00 This is an engaging and whimsical snowflake creator. Create your own unique hexagonal beauty with Snowday’s simple and easy online interface. Users can post their snowflakes online to share, with the option of adding messages. Check it out HERE; via Neatorama.
375. Bright Idea: The Bungee Trampoline
2007-07-16 06:43:00 I filmed this clip of this Bright Idea earlier this month. I regret not paying the $7 to give this a try (we were running late for a home-cooked dinner when I came across this). Apparently, it can hold up to 200 lbs. The 13 y.o. girl on before I filmed was ...
366. Bright Idea: the Waboba Ball
2007-07-11 19:15:00 This small $7 Lycra-covered polyurethane ball bounces on water. The company also has another version made for pools (lower bounces). Looks like a lot of fun: check out the video clip below (1:42). Waboba website HERE; Buy it HERE; via UberReview. * *
356. Bright Idea: Tag Ball
2007-06-21 21:01:00 Tag Ball is the poor person’s Paint Ball. Despite having to wear velcro everywhere, this seems like a pretty Bright Idea. I also prefer this single-shot challenge over the expensive and lazy rapid-firing typically found with Paint Ball. Check out their website HERE. The clip is a 30 second commercial. *
354. Bright Idea: the Shockball
2007-06-20 17:40:00 Play catch with the Shockball, which emits a shock at random intervals. Rubber-lined to protect it from the inevitable drops to the floor, this plaything sounds like a scream. I would also use it in my car, for a jolt of adrenalin to keep me awake when I start getting drowsy. Buy it HERE (Aus ...
351. Bright Idea: Zero Blaster
2007-06-20 16:26:00 This is a neat and gimmicky toy. The Zero Blaster can launch fog rings up to 14 feet, and costs $20 (buy it HERE). An included water-based, non-toxic liquid is required. Check out these video clips to see it in action. 1) A cute 1.5 minute clip of puppy chomping at the rings. * 2) A longer, ...
347. Bright Idea: Wooden Toy Robots
2007-06-18 16:02:00 Made by Japanese toymaker Take-G, these wooden toy robots are an original, and somewhat counterintuitive, fusion of style and substance. See more HERE, via Hemmy. *
335. Bright Idea: Hungry Piggy Bank
2007-06-06 17:18:00 Coins…mmm, Yummy. Check out this cute 13-second video. It looks like a cousin of Keepon, the dancing robot. Via Tokyomango.com. Hmm, I wonder where the coins come out? Wink, wink…tee, hee. *
333. Bright Idea: Xtreme Sledding
2007-06-04 20:21:00 Wow. This looks like a blast. I wonder if my wife will let me pick this up as a hobby? Xtreme sledding provides lots of control and stability, and being that close to the ground, it must be thrilling. Best of all: no snow required. This clip is 1:42 minutes ...
301. Bright Idea: Rocking Blanket
2007-04-26 04:46:00 I wish they made an adult version of this rocking blanket. And I also wish I had two trustworthy friends who were giants with iron-gripping hand strength. I also wish I could fly and become invisible and stop time. Buy the kid version blanket HERE (40 Euros); via Swissmiss.com. *
284. Bright Idea: The Apartment Slide
2007-04-19 06:19:00 Why not? It’s fun, and saves energy wasted during elevator-usage. Similar to the London Public Slides. Via random-good-stuff.com. *
281. Quickie Web: Muscial Plaything: Desktopblues
2007-04-17 06:18:00 Tap into your inner musician and jam along to the blues. Anyone can make great music with this simple and fun web toy. Simply turn the “radio” on, then randomly hit the various colored buttons: Orange = Guitar riff, Purple = Vocals, Green = Vocal + Guitar. And if you feel really creative and ...
280. Bright Idea: the Airzooka
2007-04-17 05:35:00 I remember coming across this in a toy store and loving it. Hiding at the back of the store, I was able to shoot an invisible ring of air at my friend as he walked in a little later. From 15 feet away, I messed up his hair and innocuously shocked the crap ... |
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