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Rubik’s Mirror Blocks Cube

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Aug 072011

Rubik’s Mirror Blocks Cube

“In the future, everyone will only wear silver foil suits with big shoulder pads. We’ll all have jobs with the word “”space”" in front of it (Space Accountant, Space Librarian, etc) and everything will be done with holograms. And in the future, Rubik’s Cubes will also be shiny and silver. We tried to suck some from the future (using our ChronoSpatial Vaccuumatron), but something went wrong. We got the cubes, but they are a little . . . well, different. Actually, they are exactly as they should be: silver and weird. While it functions just like a regular Rubik’s Cube, the Rubik’s Mirror Blocks Cube has different sized blocks – which means it gets very distorted very fast. Instead of puzzling out simple colors, you’ll be trying to fight with geometric space, which is great fun. What is also great fun is seeing the look on the faces of others as they fiddle with your cube. Rubik’s Mirror Blocks Cube – the future is here.”

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Settlers of Catan

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Aug 072011

Settlers of Catan

The mere mention of German board games results in the unmistakable sound of nerd joy. Let’s face it, those Germans have board gaming down to a science. Their games have more player interaction, they tend to de-emphasize direct conflict or knocking people out of the game (which isn’t fun for those who lose), and are usually playable in a shorter amount of time. Settlers of Catan is one of the longer ones, but trust us when we say it is totally freakin’ worth it and we’re revoking your geek card if you die without having played it at least once. Settlers is a game of luck and strategy. You are settlers to a new island and your goal is to develop it by building roads, settlements, and cities. Be the person who controls most of the island by the end and you’re the winner. Seems easy, except you’ll realize that you may not have all of the resources – brick, lumber, wool, grain, and ore – that you need and you’ll have to bargain and barter with other players to get them. The game dynamics are simple enough for children to learn, but the strategy involved is what keeps adults coming back to Catan again and again. Settlers of Catan has won multiple board game awards and is popular among gamers and non-gamers alike. And sure, you may play the Xbox Live Arcade version, but do yourself a favor and get the real deal. Nothing beats sitting around the table with friends and family asking them if they have wood for sheep.

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Empire Strikes Back 30th Anniversary Playing Cards

It is really, really cold on Hoth. Really cold. Sure, you could bundle up in eleventy billion layers, hop on your tauntaun and go out in the freezing wind, but why bother when you can stay warm in Echo Base? There are plenty of other Rebellion soldiers here, so you could always pull out a game. What about a poker tournament? And why use poker chips when you can just use chunks of ice? Ice is so difficult to come by on Hoth; it’s a real commodity. Just remember you need to let the Wookiee win: at least 3rd place.

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Giant Foam Polyhedral Dice

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Aug 072011

Giant Foam Polyhedral Dice

Every D&D player parent dreams of the day when their youngsters pick up their glittering polyhedrals for the first time. Sometimes, however, those dreams are nightmares as those little dice are certainly choking hazards. You’d be best to keep those dice out of your youngling’s hands until they’re old enough. You’d hate to discourage them from exercising their creativity, and prevent them from joining in on the fun of slashing a Kobold in twain with your vorpal sword, but you’re concerned for their safety. If only somebody made giant polyhedrals made out of foam… if only… Oh, goody! ThinkGeek’s come to the rescue again! This set of 5 polyhedral dice fits great in your fist, is all squishy, and is a good start for your pint-sized player-to-be. Included in the set is a 4-sider, 8-sider, 10, 12, and 20. I know, there’s no six sider, but nobody’s perfect. Of course, for those of you that haven’t spawned yet, and are prone to violence towards bastard DMs that giggle with delight when you roll critical failures at your save-vs-death rolls, feel free to chuck this nice soft 20 sided icosahedron at their stupid smiling faces. It’ll bounce off, no harm done, but sooo satisfying.

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Shock Ball

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Aug 072011

Shock Ball

“History lesson, boys and girls; everyone take their seats. In 1539, people were bored and poor. One day, Filius Giles of North Southwesteasternshire thought of a great way to pass the time. He took a chunk of lead (called a “”pohtaytoh”" by blacksmiths of the time) and heated it up. Gathering some friends, he dipped the pohtaytoh in lard with his tongs and threw it to his closest friend. The lard began melting away as each person threw it to another, hoping not to get burned by the “”hot pohtaytoh.”" Apparently, everyone had a blast, and the game has survived today. And now Hot Pohtaytoh has evolved into the Shock Ball. The Shock Ball plays just like the classic game – with one major alteration. This ball doesn’t want you to win. It wants you to drop it and lose. And to get you to drop it, the Shock Ball (as you probably have guessed) shoots out random electrical shocks (and lights up to make the experience more enjoyable). If you can hold onto the Shock Ball, you will quickly become the Shock Ball Champ. And everyone will know you have nerves of steel and a very unique hairstyle (you know, from all the shocks). Shocking fun for everyone. The Shock Ball is approx. 2.5″” in diameter,has an auto off function (for a modicum of safety), and uses 2 AAA batteries (not included). Warning: The Product Emits An Electric Shock. Keep out of reach of children. Not suitable for those under the age of 14. This is a novelty item, not a toy. May interfere with electrical devices such as pacemakers.”

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Computers and Electronics from the Shadetree Tech

Rubik’s Mirror Blocks Cube

Rubik’s Mirror Blocks Cube

Settlers of Catan

Settlers of Catan

Empire Strikes Back 30th Anniversary Playing Cards

Empire Strikes Back 30th Anniversary Playing Cards

Giant Foam Polyhedral Dice

Giant Foam Polyhedral Dice

Shock Ball

Shock Ball

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