Comedy legend John Cleese returns to our screens in Batteries Not Included, a Dave original that delves into the downright weird and wonderful world of gadgets and gizmos. Joined by Alex Zane, Dom Joly, Danny Wallace and Sue Perkins the show proves there's more to the world of electronic devices than PS3's, iphones and Wiis.
Plus there's a selection of our very own Firebox gadgets featured in the show! Tune in to Dave every Thursday at 10pm from 30th October to check them out.
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Laserpod
No, it's not something in the Terminator's weapons stash; it's Laserpod, an ultramodern marriage of lasers, crystals, lights and LEDs that produces an awe-inspiring lightshow of eye-popping proportions.Lovely... put the kettle on.
Racing Grannies
Mmm, she said, ooh, I said, yes dear...have you seen these marvellous little wind-up Racing Grannies Ooh, lovely...yes dear, they shuffle along with their walking frames. Lovely...put the kettle on.
QuickPitch Tent
Forget about mallets, pegs and poles; these ingenious two and three-person QuickPitch Tents pop open the second you release their retaining straps. Lightweight and rugged, the QuickPitch is perfect for outdoorsy-types and festival fans, and unlike rival self-pitching tents it won't trap fingers when it boings open.
T-Equaliser
Who'd have guessed that being a flasher could be so entertaining? It is when you wear this battery-operated T-shirt, because your chest becomes a pulsating graphic T-Equaliser that reacts to the music around it.
USB Panic Button
Looking at something you shouldn't? Don't attempt to close incriminating windows by frantically hammering your mouse. Simply wallop this stealth USB USB Panic Button and a boring document will instantly appear on screen to conceal your embarrassment.
i-Sobot
He's only 6.5" tall but this state-of-the-art robot can sure teach the big boys a thing or two. The world's smallest humanoid robot, i-Sobot movements are phenomenally fluid and lifelike, and he can talk, respond to your voice and even do kung fu. Your new best friend? Absolutely!
PicoZ Apache Micro Helicopter
Piloting a chopper is one thing, piloting a PicoZ Apache Micro Helicopter is something else. Well, sort of, because this mean, green, micro flying machine is based on the genre-defining PicoZ and it's just as amazing. Attack!
Flying Alarm Clock
Can't wake up, won't wake up? You will with this infuriatingly effective Flying Alarm Clock because it won't shut up until you replace the propeller that flies off every time the alarm sounds!
Grillslinger
Grill from the hip and keep BBQ tools on hand with this nifty belt that accommodates your cooking utensils in its removable lock-and-load inserts. Grillslinger comes with tongs and spatula, and there's even an insulated drinks holder. Leather chaps sold separately.
Gorillapod
Don't go ape trying to stabilise your camera on tricky surfaces - this über-flexible little tripod will cling to branches, rocks, chair legs and anything else you'd care to think of. Magnificently bendy yet ultra-stable, Gorillapod is the ultimate snapper's companion. Say sausages!
Tooth Tunes
Fill your head with rockin' tunes via this groundbreaking Tooth Tunes toothbrush that transmits music into your head as you brush. Smash hits by best-selling artists stream through the bristles and travel through your jawbone to your inner ear. Ideal for reluctant brushers of all ages.
Doggles
Protect your pooch's eyes from harmful UV rays and make him/her look wooftastically cool in the process via Doggles - the über-trendy sunglasses (yes, sunglasses!) for fashionable four-legged friends everywhere.
BBQ Sword
Flaunt your pork sword and swashbuckle your way to the perfect sausage with this BBQ Sword. Comes complete with a cut-out mask to hide your identity from renegade guests with burnt banger-based grudges. On guard!
Banana Guard
Bruised 'nanas are horrible, aren't they? That's why you need this durable clip-open case to transport your beloved daily banana. Perfect for packed lunches, picnics and games of banana boomerang, the Banana Guard will accommodate all but the most enormous of bananas.
Vuzix iWear
We've seen some amazing eyewear in our time but Vuzix iWear take the cake because they allow you to view movies and games on virtual big screens. Immersive? It's like mainlining a movie.
V-Beat Drumsticks
Make a right racket without a drumkit via these motion-sensitive V Beat Drumsticks that respond to your walloping as if you were sitting at an invisible drumkit. You even get foot sensors for some bass/hi-hat action. Wearing a gorilla suit is entirely optional.
Segway Rally Race for Two
Segways are futuristic two-wheeled vehicles that need to be ridden to be disbelieved. But disbelieve them you will, as you and a friend race effortlessly through scenic woodland for 90 minutes. Both George Dubya and Piers Morgan went for burtons riding Segways, so they're clearly highly intuitive machines.
Disclaimer:
Hey, here's a legal message from Dave. We chose these products to feature in our show because they amused us. We can't give you any warranties or recommendations as to their state or performance - any issues relating to that sort of thing are the responsibility of Firebox and/or the manufacturer and you should refer any queries or complaints to them.
