Just Plain Bizarre on TFTS

Sega Toys Uchiage Hanabi Castrates the Fireworks Show [Mini Projector Provides Simulated Fun]

If you’ve ever thought about inventing a device that projects simulated fireworks on your walls and ceilings you probably work for Sega Toys. Because I’m pretty sure that no one ouside of the land of Hello Kitty would ever come …

Posted July 3rd 2009 at 7:12 pm by Robert Lesher

Arimaz Creeps Out Computer Users with Tiny Robot Penguin [Autonomous, Interactive Robot Talks to Facebook]

I have always wished that I could have a small, multi-colored, visor-wearing autonomous robot penguin that would meander around my desk making noises and lighting up. Am I alone here? OK, this one almost defies description and it definitely defies …

Posted June 30th 2009 at 6:16 pm by Robert Lesher

40KM & 60KM Street Rugs [A Great Example to Set Young Children]

It’s been a whilst since we’ve posted about anything that gets us hot under the collar, or anything that fits in with the ‘curiosity’ element of TFTS (as one kind reader has pointed out in a mail to us) but, …

Posted March 7th 2009 at 2:48 am by Andrew Tingle

Sticky Note Pad 2GB USB Flash Drive [A Curious Fusion of Traditional & Modern]

Just when we though we had pretty much seen it all when it comes to curious/bizarre/silly (delete as applicable) USB flash drives, along comes this Sticky Note Pad USB Flash Drive which, thanks to coming with integrated sticky note pad, …

Posted February 6th 2009 at 9:36 am by Andrew Tingle

TA-DA!!! Presenting Ice-Cream In A Ball! Play While You Make Your Favourite Desert With The Play & Freeze™ Ice Cream Maker

Bar from buying ice-cream at the shops, it has always been a mission and a half to make the ice-cold creamy concoction, until now that is. The Play & Freeze™ Ice Cream Maker has changed the way we will think …

Posted August 25th 2008 at 11:40 pm by Bo

RockBand illuminating drumsticks by The Ant Commandos

RockBand illuminated drumsticks are so much more than just an average pair of drumsticks. Try them out in red or blue while banging away on your favourite console.

Posted August 13th 2008 at 2:52 pm by Bo

Novel Bread Safe Keeps Your ‘Dough’ Safe [Hidden Compartment Diversion Safe Resembles Bread]

Those of you who are long-tie readers of TFTS who happen to have especially good memories may recall that we featured another somewhat curious safe (known as a ‘Diversion Safe’) back in March ’07 that’s styled to resemble a lettuce …

Posted June 3rd 2008 at 9:14 am by Andrew Tingle

Curious WheelNavi Gadget Attaches To Steering Wheel, Tells You You’re Turning [But Why? Are We Missing Something?]

It’s been a while since we’ve come across what we would deem to be a ‘curiosity’ but this WheelNavi gadget certainly fits neatly into this category as its sole purpose appears to be to relay just how many degrees you’re …

Posted June 2nd 2008 at 1:21 pm by Andrew Tingle

DIY Self Build Electronic Decision Maker Kit [An Electronic Aid For the Indecisive, Assuming They Are Decisive Enough to Purchase]

The blissful irony concerning this DIY Self Build Electronic Decision Maker Kit is hard to escape as, seemingly aimed squarely at electronically assisting the indecisive in decision making processes, the target audience seems somewhat less than ideal, bearing in mind …

Posted May 23rd 2008 at 8:16 pm by Andrew Tingle

Whimsical Mustang & Cadillac Rear Bumper Wall Shelves [Automotive Themed Accessories]

Following on from such automotive themed gems as the extremely popular Desktop USB WPM Speedometer, the Gear Stick Coat Rack and the Car Wheel Alarm Clock with Gear Stick Control, and what with the weekend fast approaching (we tend to …

Posted May 16th 2008 at 4:59 pm by Andrew Tingle

R2D2 Screw Top Soy Sauce Bottle – May The Soy Sauce Be With You

For those of you into all things Star Wars and who just happen to have a particular penchant for Asian cuisine perhaps this somewhat tacky R2D2 Screw Top Soy Sauce Bottle may appeal – though we suggest that any true …

Posted May 16th 2008 at 10:33 am by Andrew Tingle