Remote Control Dodgem Cars

They don't call this the Mini Road Rage Therapy Kit for nothing. For those who remember the good old carnival days of dodgem cars, these mini motorized versions are a fun ride down memory lane. Best of all, you get to tailgate and ram every car in sight, without getting a ticket for it. The remote controls come with horn and joystick to control your vehicle's direction, while sound effects include a "Ding, Ouch" noise if you hit your opponent's side sensor. And if you're the first to reach 25 hits, your dodgem even lets out a diabolical laugh. Bummer, for the loser that is.

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Price: US$44.91
Availability: At Boys Stuff
Device: Desktop toy
Specs: Playing arena, 2 bumper cars, 2 remote controls, either black and red or blue and green pairs of bumper cars, requires 12 x AA batteries (3 x AA for each car and 3 x AA for each transmitter)

Lazer Trip Wire

Mission Impossible-type trip wires? At a low-cost US$20, you get to play Ethan Hawke and secure the perimeters against dastardly co-workers swiping your tidbits or stationery without permission. There's just no respect for personal cubicle space these days. Just don't expect any red beams here since special effects are the purview of Hollywood. Instead, the Lazer Tripwire shoots unseen rays, or infrared light to be exact. To set up, you align the primary and two secondary units so the IR light and light sensors on each are aligned to form an invisible protection barrier. Once connected, a "system armed" will sound. Any attempt to disrupt a beam will result in a 5-second 48db alarm. Now all that's needed is to program a USB Missile Launcher to target the intruder and take no prisoners.

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Via Shiny Shiny

Price: US$19.99
Availability: At ThinkGeek
Device: Personal security system
Specs: 1 master unit, 2 secondary units, Mist Bottle to "see" beams, requires 6 AAA batteries (not included), about 5.5 x 3.5 x 2 inches

Traditional Kitchen Appliances

Nostalgia rules! These quirky kitchen tools add a smidgeon of retro chic which should have not just your mum and dad lapping them up, we're betting these quaint carts of yesteryear will sit right pretty on your kitchen countertop and make you the coolest cook on the block. 'Nuff said.

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Price: Depends on utensil
Availability: At Cooking.com
Device: Kitchen utensils
Specs:
Traditional Hot Dog Roller: Cooks up to 8 hotdogs or 12 sausages, 5 non-stick rollers, built-in bun warmer, removable rollers and drip tray for easy cleaning, adjustable heat controls
Old Fashioned Nachos and Cheese Cart: Double-sided cooking compartments, side tray for condiments or toppings
Old Fashion Popcorn Maker: 120 volts/1,080 watts, 7 x 10 x 16 inches, holds 3.5oz of kernels

Flying Alarm Clock

Talk about time flying. Well, this devious little alarm clock is the best thing you can give your worst enemy. The moment the alarm sounds, the propeller unit launches off and flies around the room. Even if it doesn't whack you in the face for a rude awakening, you'll still have to get up, locate the propeller, and return it to base because that's the only way to turn off the infuriating alarm. Either way, you're sure to be wide awake by then. Lovely!

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Price: US$39.20
Availability: At Firebox.com
Device: Alarm clock
Specs: About 14 x 14 x 10cm, requires 4 x AA batteries

Waterproof Paper

Reasons to consider this: Google Map doesn't get all mushy and fall apart on you in the rain. Your soufflé for once doesn't collapse because the recipe is well splattered with milk, egg, flour and butter stains and you can't make out the amount of ingredients. Those coffee mug rings are a thing of the past! Reasons not to consider this: Who in the right mind would be out in the rain reading a map in the first place? Your dog's poo rolls off the slick waterproof surface before you can say "shit". You can't use the excuse of a soggy parking ticket to plead innocence. It's US$30 for 25 sheets, for pete's sake!

Via Red Ferret

Price: £14.95 (US$29.33) for 25 sheets
Availability: At Memory Map
Device: Waterproof paper
Specs: N.A.

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