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I remember I was at some fair, and they had this metal ball thing that people put me in with straps, and then my friends, including my daughter, rolled me.

This looks like nearly the same concept as the Rolling Superman Simulator. There is no rolling upside down on this, but the user’s own weight keeps them level as they roll across the ground.

Okay, does anyone else think that this looks dangerous? This looks like something that Wile E. Coyote would use to catch a roadrunner, only to have his poor self dragged through the canyon. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m not certain what the technology is that uses fast moving LEDs to create messages, but I have seen it a lot on novelty gadgets. I remember walking into a gadget shop and seeing this thing that could wave a flag-like thing, and I could see words being displayed.

I suppose it was an obvious move to apply this moving LED technology to bicycle wheels. If the bike wheel is stationary, all you will see is a bunch of glowing LEDs that blink with no real pattern. However, once this bike goes spinning, you will see all kinds of pictures and animations.

You can click on my Source to see the video of the LED lights on bike wheels for yourself. The animation is about the same as those of neon lights, but it is good enough to get an advertising message across. I wonder if this is the purpose of this device. Read the rest of this entry »

Image and video hosting by TinyPicThis Interactiv Boxing is a punching bag that isn’t like any other. You know how most punching bags just hang? This one is completely adjustable, on a rack that allows it to be shifted up or down as the user or multiple users require.

You’ll note the specially marked places where you can punch. I suppose that this is what makes it different than your average punching bag, but then again, your average punching bag doesn’t have 10 fitness programs that provide numerical feedback on your work out. Read the rest of this entry »