http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=whatsnew The newest hot stuff available at Firebox.com Why store valuable data and Death Star plans on flimsy CDs when you use classic Star Wars characters that double up as USB memory sticks? Ultra-cool and highly collectable, Mimobots make other storage solutions look about as hip as a pile of womp rat droppings! NEW! Darth Vader and Darth Maul - 2GB A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, some Yoda-brained boffin created a few USB memory sticks resembling some of the greatest heroes and villains in the classic Star Wars universe. And now, thanks to our intrepid product scouts, these limited edition gadgets are here on Fireboxooine. Star Wars Mimobots are ultra-cool, highly collectable little gizmos that make rival storage solutions look about as impressive as Hayden Christensen's acting. Standing just over 2" tall, these cutesy characters are as eye-catching as they are functional. (L) Darth Vader, (R) Return of the Jedi-era Darth Vader Remove Darth Vader's helmet to reveal his face, with a 1 in 6 chance that the face is the Return of the Jedi-era pale, scarred countenance! 1 or 2GB in capacity, Star Wars Mimobots are ideal for storing, safeguarding and transporting all kinds of data - from Death Star plans and rebel base schematics to more mundane things such as spreadsheets, music files and photos of Princess Leia in that golden metal bikini. Rrrrr! Simply pop one in the nearest USB port (Mac or PC) and drag and drop your files. Most impressive? You'd better believe it because each Mimobot is also preloaded with a few nuggets of exclusive Star Wars content (wallpapers, avatars, videos and soundbites) that can be erased or transferred for posterity/disk space. These are the memory sticks you're looking for! Halo 3 master Chief - 1GB Special Edition Halo Mimobot If you're a Halo fan you'll love this special edition mimobot. Hurry up and get one before the Master Chief drops by and seizes our entire shipment! 1899 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1899p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1899h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1899b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1899 It looks like a keyring-friendly version of the world's favourite plastic play brick, but it's also a funky USB memory stick. Use it to safeguard all kinds of data, from photos and spreadsheets to blueprints of a blocky Big Ben. Carrying around snippets of computer content on titchy USB sticks is all the rage these days. But most flash sticks are about as visually stimulating as bricks. So how come the Brick USB Memory Stick is one of our favourites? Just stick it in! Quite simply because it resembles a toy building brick - you know, the self-locking plastic ones kids and infantile adults use to build skyscrapers, massive robots and entire model villages. Simply pull it apart to reveal the sciencey metal bit and slot it in your computer's USB port. Genius. New: Pink! Brick USB Memory Sticks are the perfect size to dangle from your keyring or pop in your pocket. Just make sure you don't drop yours in the enormous biscuit tin full of real play bricks under your desk (surely you've got one?) or you'll be rummaging around all day. Probably best to attach it to the included lanyard and keyring strap. Red2GB / 4GB Yellow2GB / 4GB Blue2GB / 4GB Pink2GB Collect them all Available in red, blue or yellow, with 2GBs or 4GBs of memory, these take-anywhere blocks are ideal for storing, safeguarding and transporting all kinds of data: from blueprints of your next building project to more mundane things such as spreadsheets, music files and photos of blocky Star Wars characters. They're almost as versatile as the bricks upon which they are based. Speaking of which, you can actually snap them on to the genuine articles. Perfect if you want to hide your secret files in the base of your latest towering construction. Keep it around your neck for extra coolness! While most of you will be content with one or two of these nifty little storage devices, the more dedicated fan could buy hundreds of the colourful little doo-dahs (oh, go on) and construct a memory-packing model of the Eiffel Tower. Mon dieu! We think Brick USB Memory Sticks are the funkiest little storage solutions around, especially if you're into retro-ironic playthings. Don't memory stick it, memory brick it. 2184 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2184p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2184h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2184b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2184 Loafers rejoice! Now you can stick two fingers up to heating bills, quite literally, because this gargantuan, ultra soft blanket has integrated sleeves, so you can use your hands without getting your arms cold. Your remote will love you for it. Rik's got the cold shoulder! Loafing around on the sofa is where it's at. But only if it's nice and warm. Unfortunately, what with this pesky credit crunch malarkey, heating a room costs about the same as fuelling up a 747 with liquid gold. So thank goodness for the Slanket. This gigantic fleece blanket is soft, light and ludicrously snuggly. 'But so are most modern blankets,' we hear you yell. Well yes, but this quality slice of 100% polyester microfibres features large, loose sleeves so you can keep your entire body covered, arms 'n' all, and still use your hands. Clever, eh? Your remote will love you for it. Oversized sleeves Just think, no more cold arms when you need to grab your popcorn, wipe away the tears during an X Factor sob story or high five your flatmate following a hard fought Halo victory. Better still, you'll look a bit like a lounging Jedi knight or a recently unmasked phantom off Scooby Doo. Swathing yourself in a Slanket means you can turn down the heating and stay toastie all over without having to hide under the duvet with legwarmers round your arms. Brilliant. It's huge! By way of an experiment we recently wrapped ourselves in Slankets and gave the sweaty-vested stokers down in the Firebox furnace the week off. The result? We were warm and cosy and saved a small fortune. Yes, our heads were a bit chilly but we were all out of balaclavas. Machine washable, the Slanket is so comfy it's liable to completely sabotage your social life. But seeing as telly is so fantastic and nights out are so pricey, that can only be a good thing. In fact, getting up off the sofa once you're enveloped in its fleecy embrace is virtually impossible. Hands up who loves the Slanket! Original Slanket Colours available: Lavender Pink Purple Alaskan Blue Dark Blue Ruby Wine Chocolate Brown Travel Slanket Travel Slanket Planes, trains and even automobiles can be freezing, so thank goodness snuggle-ologists have created a travel version of the Slanket. As cosy as the standard Slanket, it's just a few inches shorter so you can move around cabins and carriages without going headfirst into someone's congealed excuse for a meal. It even comes in a handy travel bag. Travel Colours available: Purple Dark Blue Ruby Wine Chocolate Brown 2249 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2249p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2249h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2249b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2249 Despite its jaunty name, the pocket-sized PoGo doesn't boing up and down (shame) but it will print the photos trapped inside your mobile phone (wirelessly) or digital camera (via USB) in seconds, wherever you may roam. Best of all, cutting-edge thermal technology means you'll never have to buy an ink cartridge again. Smile! You've probably got oodles of photos trapped inside your mobile phone and digital camera. But how do you print them off when you're out and about? No, you don't cart around a computer, a tech-nerd and a bulky printer. You don't even dust off your raincoat and head to the nearest photo lab. You use the revolutionary PoGo Instant Photo Printer. Print directly from your mobile via Bluetooth New: Pink version! Brimming with breakthrough technology, this ultra-sleek inkless portable printer is brought to you by Polaroid, legendary purveyors of instant piccies, and it's just as idiot-proof as the photo-spewing cameras you played with back in the day. All you do is send your pics to the PoGo wirelessly via Bluetooth (mobile phone) or with a USB lead (PictBridge-friendly camera) and watch in awe as this smart gizmo churns out a quality image on a 2"x3" slice of sticky-back photo paper in under 60 seconds. In a word, wow! You can then peel off the backing and stick your pics wherever you fancy. Print directly from your camera via USB (USB cable not included) The magic Zink (Zero Ink) paper! Unlike old-style instant photos you won't have to shake your pics dry because the PoGo uses miraculous heat-activated Zink paper, no ink cartridges required. It's like magic minus the abracadabras and arched eyebrows. What's more the prints are smudge-proof, water-resistant, fade-resistant and tear-proof. Print off that hilarious photo of your over-refreshed colleague asleep on the photocopier with his pants pulled down and stick it on the boss's door and it'll be there for ages. Probably. Powered by a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery or directly via the mains, the PoGo holds 10 sheets of Zink paper at a time - more than enough for a night of sticky piccy fun. And with additional paper packs available right here at Firebox you can re-load, juice-up and indulge in instant print-offs whenever you want: parties, business trips, festivals, holidays, debauched nights out - you name it. Powern button Power / Battery LED indicator Status LED indicator USB connector Battery Compartment Fits in your pocket! We never thought we'd say this about a printer but the PoGo is one of the most entertaining, not to mention practical, peripherals you'll ever shove in your pocket. Think of it as a hi-tech facilitator of instant photography for the digital age. Failing that, think of it as a nifty little doodah that allows you to stick compromising photos on a sozzled pal's forehead in a flash. Say cheese! AC adapter input Photo exit slot Paper door latch Paper tray door 2145 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2145p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2145h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2145b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2145 We've seen some amazing eyewear in our time but Vuzix take the cake because they allow you to view movies and games on virtual big screens. Immersive? It's like mainlining a movie. Immerse yourself Vuzix iWear is a stunningly impressive range of face-furniture that allows you to watch whatever you like whenever you like, in the privacy of your own...erm, head. Simply slip on these lightweight cyber-shades and prepare to be totally blown away by a fully immersive audiovisual assault. That's right, we said audiovisual because these slimline shades even boast integrated (but removable) earphones. Ingenious optical trickery allows all Vuzix iWear to replicate the effect of watching a big screen from a safe viewing distance. Don't ask us how- all we know is it's like having a high-quality home cinema grafted on your retinas. What's more these hi-tech specs are 3D enabled for automatic 2D/3D control. Unbelievable! Removable ear piece Adjustable nose bridge USB power/charger AV920 Apart from welding a giant plasma to the end of your hooter and chucking a black sheet over your head, we can think of no better way to completely immerse yourself in games and movies. Whether you're into iPod vids, DVDs or the latest multiplayer games, we've got a Vuzix viewer for you: Connect your iWear AV230XL, AV310WS or AV920 straight to your iPod! Vuzix iWear AV230XL Plus Versatile viewer Perfect for hooking up to portable DVD players, gaming systems, iPods and iPhones, AV230XLs contain a virtual (1000:1 high contrast) display equivalent to a 44" screen viewed from 9ft. Seeing is disbelieving. There's also built-in focus for each eye; perfect for those of you that wear glasses. What's more, these sleek babies feature on-screen video and audio controls. And don't worry if you're a Peter Jackson fan because a single AA battery provides up to 7 hours of viewing juice, and a single lithium battery gives up to 17 hours. Epic! Virtual display equivalent to a 44" screen viewed from 9ft Vuzix iWear AV280 Wrap Widescreen Widescreen wonders, regular shades! Despite looking like cool sports shades, Wrap 280s pack a serious technological punch. These discreet bad boys display both 2D and 3D video in 4:3 and 16:9 ratios via twin high-resolution 384 x 240 LCD widescreen displays. Slip them on and prepare to be gobsmacked as you gawp at a virtual display equivalent to a 51” screen viewed from 9ft. Compatible with almost any video-spewing device, including the iPhone, Wrap 280s will crank out up to 6 hours of video from a pair of AA alkaline batteries. What's more, these smart cyber-shades feature on-screen video and audio controls. Wow! AV310 Widescreen Wrap, it's the future! Vuzix iWear AV920 Wrap The big picture – without the big shades! If you're looking for the ultimate big screen experience without looking like Geordi off Star Trek's biggest fan, look no further than Wrap 920s. Fashioned to resemble regular sunglasses, these sleek shades are capable of replicating the effect of a huge 67” screen viewed from approximately 9ft. Wow! Despite their lack of heft, these versatile specs are compatible with almost any video device, from iPods, iPhones and portable DVD players to camcorders and gaming systems. Believe us, once you've watched a movie in crystal clear high resolution 2D and 3D via twin widescreen displays, you'll never want to take your 920s off - except perhaps to rub your eyes in total amazement. The VR920 headset iWear VR920 Virtual reality becomes, er, a reality Online gamers will love the VR920s as they have been designed to bring pixellated worlds to life like never before. As well as containing a virtual 62" screen, these incredible plug and play specs allow you to enter virtual worlds and communicate with others as if you're in the thick of the action. An integrated 3 Degree of Freedom (DOF) head-movement tracker and built-in microphone deliver the ultimate interactive online experience. Geeky, maybe; a giant leap for gaming, most definitely! Who needs a joystick when you have the head-movement tracker! The future's so bright you've just gotta wear iWear. 2029 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2029p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2029h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2029b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2029 Capture any moment you fancy with this staggeringly titchy, wearable camcorder that's so idiot-proof even a ham-fisted monkey could use it – assuming it can yelp, because as well as one-button recording the Muvi is voice activated. "Ooh, ooh…action!" Watch our amazing Firebox Unboxes... review! Remember when camcorders were bigger than Volvo estates and heavier than anvils? No, neither do we. We chose to forget about the humungous contraptions the day digital camcorders hit the scene. And looking, nay squinting, at the Muvi Micro Camcorder, who can blame us? Small-fry director? Impossibly titchy (we're talking biro top here, folks), this ludicrously peasy movie cam is set to redefine the genre. One button does the lot. Moreover, at only 5.5cm x 2cm x 2cm, it's the smallest camcorder in the world. You can even wear it around your neck and use it as a webcam. Try doing that with your old tape-munching camcorder. Actually, don't. You'll hurt yourself and break your computer. Micro SD card slot Despite its eye-rubbing weeny-ness the Muvi records in VGA quality (640x480) equivalent to the best selling (and comparatively enormous) Mino and Ultra by Flip. Incredible! Videos are stored on the included 2GB Micro SD card, but for those of you who prefer real epics the Muvi can handle cards up to 8GB. The features... Left side Top Right side Use it as a webcam! Wannabe movie moguls with a penchant for boxing gloves (well you never know) can rest easy because the Muvi has a special VOX mode that lets you start/stop recording using your voice (or any other noise over 65 decibels). "Annnnd….action!" It's ideal for those moments when your hands aren't to…erm, hand, or you feel like going on a Christian Bale style rant. Road movie time! Speaking of action, this sleek miracle of miniaturisation is encased in a tough metal shell, so you can video that bloke out of Kings of Leon's lower legs from the mosh pit without having to refer to the guarantee. Better still, if you're into mountain biking, snowboarding and walking around the pub with a camera strapped to your nut, the boffins behind the Muvi have created an Extreme Sports Pack. This smart collection of brackets, clips and straps allows all you Jackass types to attach the camera to almost anything. Even your helmet. The Extreme Sports Pack includes... 1) Weatherproof skin, 2) Arm band strap, 3) Carry pouch, 4) Headband strap , 5) Clip. 6) Velcro straps, 7) Lanyard, 8) Universal mounting strap for handlebars, 9) Wall mount kit Charge via USB! As you've undoubtedly guessed, the Muvi is charged via USB while uploaded movies can be fiddled with using the included software. In fact the only thing not included is a bunch of imbecilic friends who'll pass out, trip over and drop their pants for your movie making amusement. That's a wrap! Did we mention that this is the smallest camcorder in the world? 2384 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2384p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2384h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2384b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2384 Whether you're shoving it down your plughole, searching down the sofa or, as we suspect, just being phenomenally juvenile, this long and flexible USB-friendly borescopic camera is just the ticket. Peering into inaccessible places has never been so entertaining. USB Snakescope with magnetic attachment Some objects are capable of raising a titter on looks alone. Take the USB Snakescope for example. But before we make a load of childish, 'you wanna look up my what?' style jokes, it's worth stating that this impressive borescopic still/video camera has thousands of extremely practical uses. Thanks to its long, robust, semi-flexible insertion tube (no sniggering at the back) and adjustable twin LEDs, it can explore all kinds of difficult to reach nooks and crannies, even wet ones because both camera head and cable are waterproof. It's ideal for shoving down your plughole! 'Hooray, I can see me ring!' Capable of producing images in VGA quality (640x480) Better still, it comes with idiot-proof software that allows you to view, tweak and archive your findings. It's even got a clip-on magnetic attachment so you can retrieve lost screws and other metallic items that have dropped out of reach. "Anyone seen the Firebox kitten?" No slouch in the camera department, the Snakescope is capable of producing images in VGA quality (640x480) so differentiating between lint and screwed up tenners is easy. Speaking of peering into areas where the sun don't shine, this quality gizmo is ideal for exploring the recesses of your sofa and examining car engines, cavity walls, mouse holes, loft spaces and more. Actually we're sure we've seen Jack Bauer using something similar. Maybe he'd lost his keys? Handy tool box Yes, we realise the first place you're going to stick the USB Snakescope is down your trousers, but once you've recovered from the disappointment you'll discover that the possibilities are endless. Take it to work and you can use it to peer around corners ('Quick, the boss!') or spy on colleagues over your monitor, periscope style. In fact the only place the USB Snakescope can't look is inside your innuendo-ridden mind. Shame. 2505 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2505p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2505h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2505b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2505 The rise of the cupcake has led this little gem of a dainty into the premier league of tastiness. Easy to make – but devilishly hard to master! Get some expert help in with this incredibly useful kit that contains everything you need to make your cakes bake great Nigella who? Good looking, sweet and wholesome. We all love Nigella Lawson. And we also love one of the delicious treats that she's always on about: the mighty cupcake. No longer is the cupcake the dry and dusty long-life confection of old: it's been reborn into an iced wonder-sponge with a world of flavoursome possibilities. Now you can tap into the trend that's as easy on the tum as it is the eye, with a brilliant new kit that gets your baking your own fancy treats in a trice. 250 Cute cupcake liners! There's a world of occasions that call for a good cupcake. Afternoon teas, weddings, birthdays, a treat for your workmates - at times, even breakfast. Or is that just us? We even suspect that international political summits would benefit from the provision of a good cupcake too. But how do you master this alchemical art? How do make cake as good as grandma, without having to grow a light beard and wear lavender oil? Armed and ready to decorate Here's how: the Cupcake Kit. It comes with all you need to get the oven set to 180 and get baking immediately: 14 recipes for every mouth-watering style you could think of, 250 cute cupcake liners that will have your admirers cooing, even a pastry bag and piping nozzles to create one-off effects in your icing that would make a sculptor wheeze with envy. White Christmas Chocolate Butterfly Coffee-Toffee Whether you're whipping up a batch of blueberry, creating a cacophony of coffee and toffee, or fluttering through the chocolate butterfly versions, you're guaranteed to please anyone with a set of taste buds and a hankering for top cupcake action. There's never been a better way to win round people – forget management training and self-help: now is the time of the cupcake. Comes with everything you need! So be the first on the block to whack choca-mocha-pecan-sprinkles in a cupcake – get hold of this kit and you'll be wondering why anyone bothers buying in their cakes at all! 2385 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2385p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2385h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2385b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2385 Put anything you fancy under the microscope with this USB-powered optical instrument that magnifies objects (from 20x to 200x) and records its zoomtastic findings as photos and videos on your PC. 'Waiter, there's an aphid on my Nik Nak!' function img_enlarge(imagefile, name, width, height) { window_url = "/popup.html?dir=images&action=generic_enlarge"; window_url = window_url + "&imagefile=" + imagefile; window_url = window_url + "&name=" + name; window_url = window_url + "&width=" + width; window_url = window_url + "&height=" + height; window.open(window_url, 'Image', 'width=510,height=550,resizable=yes,scrollbars=no'); } --> Linnea examines a 20p Have you ever wondered what a biscuit crumb looks like up close? And we mean really, really close. Or how about a toenail clipping? Or a flea? Or a flea eating a biscuit crumb on a toenail clipping? If you have (and what busy executive clock watcher hasn't?) then you need the fascinating USB Microscope. Focus / Zoom This smart USB-powered instrument lets you zoom in (from 20x to 200x) on any object you fancy. And thanks to its accompanying software you can record your findings as photos and videos on your PC. Hold it like a pen or pop it on its smart little desktop stand. It even boasts an internal white LED to illuminate objects to the max. You'll never be bored at your desk again. Plug in and install software Place subject under microscope Check out the view If by any chance you do tire of examining flecks of lint, mouldy crackers, egg stains and flakes of dandruff, you can always don a white coat, dim the lights and pretend you're Bruce Banner, her off the X Files or even Quincy. Asking colleagues to 'come take a look at this!' with wide-eyed amazement is entirely optional. Click to try: Bank Note Denim Firebox Catalogue Our lovely carpet Time wasting aside, the USB Microscope really is a highly sophisticated bit of kit with loads of serious applications for students, collectors and science freaks. Use it to examine jewellery, documents, coins, banknotes, your best friend's failing follicles - the possibilities are endless. Chris's favourite pet, Antony Thanks to its ability to collate and display what it sees on your computer screen this titchy gizmo doubles up as a brilliant presentation aid: 'Here ve see zee photo of zee spinach discovered at vorteen hundred hours between our subject's vront teeth.' A fantastic gift for budding boffins and ceaselessly curious screen monkeys, the USB Microscope is one gadget you'll use again and again, whether you're zooming in on animal, vegetable, mineral or unknown sample discovered deep within your sock. So get ordering - it's time to think small. Really, really small. 2161 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2161p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2161h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2161b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2161 Make a complete Dumbledore of yourself as you control your TV, Sky, digibox, stereo and more, as if by magic, with this beautifully made, highly Hogwartian magic wand. Simply swish, whirl and flick to change channels, adjust volume and much more. Jeremy Kyle begone! Harry Potter might be a dab hand at casting spells but we've yet to see him use his wand to switch off Holby City, series link EastEnders or mute Jeremy Kyle mid-rant. And that's because the annoying little brat has only got a wand, not the Wand. The Wand: Watch a swish demo! Utterly astounding, this beautifully crafted gizmo looks like the kind of thing you might find in Diagon Alley. The difference is you use it to control your telly, Sky, digibox, stereo or any other infra-red device via various abracadabra-ish gestures. Simply swish, whirl and flick to change channels, adjust volume and much more. Incredible! What Katie and Peter Did Next? *ZAP!* Who cares? Your swish really is its command. Download the manual here Totally button-free, the Wand can 'learn' up to 13 infrared codes from your existing remote(s) and fling them into the ether when you perform one of 13 predefined gestures. It's a kind of magic. Okay, it isn't but making Vernon Kay vanish has never been such fun. Silencio Imbecilicus! You can assign various functions to various moves: flicks to turn on and off; spins to control volume; big swishes to mute and so on. You'll be flicking just for the fun of it. Better still, rival wizards will be unable to mess with the telly or digibox unless you show them your moves. Hocus flippin' pocus! To add to its supernatural nature, the Wand also features a 'heartbeat' in the form of various pulses that confirm gesture recognition and tell you when the batteries are low. It even goes into sleep mode after 60 seconds of inactivity and 'wakes' when you pick it up. It's just like having a real magic wand, only you won't have to wear a stupid cloak or marry Debbie McGee. Magic! Comes in a smart presentation box Gorgeously packaged in a smart presentation box, the Wand is set to become the remote control of choice for any gadgeteer with Potter-esque aspirations. So don't be a Muggle, get ordering. It's totally wizard! Some example gestures: FLICK RIGHT: A short positive flick of the tip of the wand, to the right, moving wand back slowly does not confuse the gesture. (Rating-Student) FLICK DOWN: A short positive flick of the tip of the wand, moving wand back slowly does not confuse the gesture. (Rating-Student) BIG SWISH: A powerful movement from the top straight down in front of you, needs practise. (Rating-Graduate) VOLUME UP: Roll your wand between your thumb and fingers slowly & smootly. Volume up & down, usually clockwise and anticlockwise (Rating-Graduate) SINGLE TAP: Hold your wand by the handle and tap firmly with your index finger, ideally on the crisscross area. (Rating-Graduate) SIDE TAP: Rotate wand a quarter turn so that your index finger is at the side wait half a second and tap on side of wand. (Rating-Graduate) 2481 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2481p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2481h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2481b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2481 Rediscover long-forgotten photos with this USB-friendly scanner that converts images trapped on 35mm negatives or slides into digital pics. You can then edit and enhance your revamped photos using the idiot-proof software ready for printing or viewing on the big screen. Comparing mullets has never been such fun. Place your negatives into the film holder... The great thing about old 35mm photos is that most of us have them 'backed up' on negatives stuffed in forgotten drawers. The bad thing, however, is that most of us can't remember what's on the negatives until we hold them up to the light and squint. And even then it's hard to tell. Enter the truly ingenious USB Negative Scanner. L-R: Deluxe VFS-004, new VFS-002m At the touch of a button this idiot-proof gizmo scans 35mm negatives or slides and converts the trapped images into digital pics. You can then edit, crop and resize them using the included software ready for printing, archiving or just viewing on the big screen. It's like delving into the past without the DeLorean. How it works... Insert the loaded film holder Choose from various options from the uploaded software Convert your negative into a digital image! The Negative Scanner is powered via USB! Now you can upload your old pics! Using the USB Negative Scanner is a doddle. Simply plug it in your USB port (no mains power or batteries required), slip a negative or slide into the respective holder and push it through. The image then appears on screen. All you do is wait a few seconds for the intuitive software to adjust the back light and colour balance and hit scan. Before you can say 'oh gawd, look at me fringe!' you'll have a genuine 5 megapixel piccy on your PC. Converts slides too Compact and sleek, this hi-tech device will save you a fortune at the photo lab and it's so easy to use you'll be converting all those long-forgotten pics in no time: mum and dad's wedding, old birthdays, that holiday where you insisted on wearing a pre-ironic Take That t-shirt; even really old negs of granny in her Sunday best or dusty slides you last viewed on dad's clumsy projector. Brush included! A great gift for mum, dad or anyone who's ever owned a 35mm camera, the USB Negative Scanner is a brilliant way of getting old photos on social networking sites, especially if your best mate had a hairdo like Pee-wee Herman and your emo sister was into East 17. Who says you can't turn a negative into a positive? Contents: From L-R: User guide, Film and Slide holders, Software CD and the USB Negative Scanner 2234 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2234p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2234h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2234b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2234 Plop one of these syrupy buds into a glass of something fizzy and watch in amazement as the bubbles cause it to blossom into a gorgeous edible flower that tastes like rhubarb and raspberry. Flower power? Absolutely. There are several ways to enliven a glass of champagne but popping in a Wild Hibiscus Flower makes your average Kir Royale seem about as exciting as a pint of flat shandy. And that's because these amazing edible buds actually bloom into flowers when dropped in anything bubbly. Amazing! Each jar contains eleven blooms floating in a sweet, pinkish syrup. Simply place one in your champagne flute, pour in some of the syrup and then fill up with champers, sparkling wine or anything else with a bit of fizz. You can even use sparkling water. As billions of bubbles stream off the bud it gradually opens up into a spectacular, crown-shaped flower. And when you've quaffed your champagne you can eat the booze-soaked bloom. No, really! It has a delicious raspberry and rhubarb flavour that complements champagne to perfection. What's more, because the syrup is so delicately sweet, you can add more or less to suit your taste. Cheers! Put flower in glass Add your bubbly Enjoy! Grown in Australia, Wild Hibiscus Flowers are the best reason to open a bottle of champers since Bucks Fizz won Eurovision (well that skirt-pulling thing was quite impressive) and we guarantee party-goers will be gobsmacked when they see these exotic blooms in action. Use them at weddings, christenings, birthday parties - whenever. To be honest, we find these bizarre delicacies so entrancing, not to mention scoffable, we can't resist breaking out the bubbly for the most trivial of reasons -post arriving on time, Westlife being knocked off the top of the charts etc. - and we're sure you'll feel the same. So get ordering. And don't forget: we provide the flowers, you provide the fizz. Bottoms up! 1984 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1984p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1984h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1984b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1984 Give outdoor events a touch of magic with these enchanting flying lanterns. Just light the special wax fuel cell and watch in wonder as your glowing paper blimp climbs gently into the night sky like a mini hot air balloon. Perfect for weddings and UFO denial conventions. Wishing upon a star is fine and dandy but the twinkly little blighters are usually obscured by clouds. And that's a shame because starry skies always add a touch of magic to outdoor events, especially weddings. So how do you add an element of wonder to evening do's and illuminate the night sky without forking out thousands on fireworks? No, you don't get guests to scribble their names in the dark with sparklers. You buy some jaw-droppingly gracious Sky Lanterns. These enchanting paper blimps are guaranteed to become the talking point of any evening soiree because they climb gently into the night sky like mini hot air balloons. Simply light the special wax fuel cell, wait for a flame to form, make a wish and watch in wonder as your biodegradable lantern gradually ascends to the heavens, glowing as it rises. You can even personalise your lantern with wishes, thoughts or messages of love using a marker pen: 'Thanks for the wedding, dad. The bill's in the post.' 10 x Lanterns Each flame-retardant Sky Lantern can glow for as long as 20 minutes, travelling for miles and rising up to 1500 metres. For a truly magical effect, why not get a group of friends to light several Sky Lanterns simultaneously? With ten lanterns per box it's easy and the effect is so breathtaking it's not unlike watching Close Encounters and a Pink Floyd concert simultaneously. We guarantee guests will be blown away. Write your wish Light the wick Set it free! Off the scale in terms of ooh-aah-factor, Sky Lanterns are ideal for countless night time events and they're infinitely more original than noisy fireworks. So what are you waiting for? Make a wish. 2225 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2225p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2225h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2225b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2225 The brilliantly bizarre, totally addictive instrument made famous by everyone's favourite paint-chucker is back, and it still sounds unlike anything else on earth. As used by luminaries such as Bowie, Pulp and St. Rolf himself, this pocket electronic organ is a musical legend. Skweeeal! Skweeeall!!! What is it with Rolf Harris and wacky instruments? If he's not assaulting our lugholes with his wobble board, he's blowing into his jumbo didgeridoo. And let's not even talk about those daft 'ahoo-aha-ha' breathing noises. Let us instead talk about Rolf's finest musical moment: his association with the legendary Stylophone. Why? Because the brilliantly bonkers Stylophone is back and it's just as entertaining as you remember. Classic Stylophone box! This "electronic organ in your pocket" was all the rage back in the 70s (3 million were sold apparently), and thanks to Rolf's (over) enthusiastic ad campaign, most of us assumed the beardy paint-chucker had actually invented it. He didn't, but he should have because the Stylophone was as inexplicably enthralling as Rolf himself! Original vibrato feature So what exactly is a Stylophone? Well, basically, this bizarre little battery-operated instrument is a box packed with transistors, resistors, diodes and other old-school electronic bits and bobs. The idea is to press the integral stylus against the various metal keys in order to close the circuit and emit a peculiar but unique squeal. Weeeeeeiii! Control the volume Change the sound Plug in your mp3 player or headphones Tweak your wacky sounds even more! This re-issued version is just the same as the original except you can now control the volume (phew!) and play along to your MP3 tracks (bizarre). There are even a couple of all-new Stylophone sounds and a vibrato knob. Bonza! And if you think the Stylophone is unfit for proper musos, think again. Luminaries as diverse as Bowie, Pulp, Kraftwerk and Marilyn Manson have all used the Stylophone to add a touch of whiny ethereal lunacy to their recordings. Whether you owned one as a kid and can't remember where your mum hid it, or you're a first time fiddler in need of an ironic retro fix, the Stylophone Original is guaranteed to bemuse, amuse, irritate and fascinate. Skweeeall!!! Go on - give it a play! (Flash required) 1902 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1902p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1902h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1902b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1902 If you're into cute critters and ambient mood-lighting we've got just the thing: Mood Beams - and now Tude Beams - are colourful little companions that cycle through a kaleidoscope of cool colours and also react to music. Demo cycle Certain things in life are curiously captivating: open fires, tropical fish tanks, washing spinning round in the machine and, of course, George Galloway in a red leotard. But as far as ambient mood lighting goes we've never seen anything quite as mesmerising as Mood Beams. These strangely shapeless thingamabobs are set to take the world of collectable kaleidoscopic critters by storm. Not that such a world currently exists, but it soon will because Mood Beams have got cult written all over them! Tude Beams: Flex Cross Feisty Loaf Series 1: Silly Basically Mood Beams are a funky tribe of supremely portable, battery-operated characters that cycle through a spectrum of hypnotic colours. They're also sensitive to sound, so if you put them next to your radio or CD player they'll change colour in time to the beat of the music. It's like having a ravey light show emanating from within an amorphous Japanese cartoon character. Well, sort of. Mood Beams can be set to perform at five different speeds: Heartbeat, Rainbow, Strobe, Colour Dance and Colour Hold - simply set the mode to suit the mood. If you're reading this and wondering what possible reason you could have for inviting a Mood Beam into your life, allow us to explain. Mood Beams are inexplicably comforting, day or night, and they're ideal desktop companions or chill-out lights, especially at bedtime and bathtime. Series 3: Gloomy Peppy Dizzy Chipper Better still, although their cute, cartoon-esque faces are little more than dots and dashes, they're strangely adorable and you'll want to switch yours on every time you walk past it. Not that you'll do that much, because once you see a Mood Beam in action you'll never let it leave your side. There are various Mood Beams to collect - and now there are Tude Beams too! Loaded with attitude, these cutesy companions are seriously wacky and, just like their Moody partners, sport unique facial expressions that will melt your heart the second you clap eyes on 'em. In fact, talking of moods, why not put yourself in a fantastic one right now and get ordering. 1323 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1323p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1323h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1323b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1323 With a glare-free 6” display that looks just like paper and an expandable memory that holds thousands of books, this wafer-thin eReader is the greatest thing to happen to literature since Jeffrey Archer got banged up. It even plays MP3s so you can rock as you read. E Ink technology mimics real paper! Read any good books lately? We have, yet our shelves are completely bereft of the papery, space-thieving blighters. And that's because we've been perusing the hottest fiction, romance, fantasy, horror and more using the incredible COOL-ER eBook Reader. Set to become the iPod of eReaders, this wafer thin gizmo will revolutionise the way you read and buy books. Because let's face it, much as we love good ol' paper and ink, the relentless march of technology waits for no one – after all, you're reading from a screen right now. 45% lighter than other eReaders Capable of storing between 500-800 novels, the 1GB COOL-ER (expandable via SD) uses E-ink technology to replicate the experience of reading a book. It has to be seen to be disbelieved; the glare-free 6” display looks just like paper. You'll be tempted to lick your finger to turn the pages. It's also unaffected by direct sunlight, so you can carry on reading wherever you may roam. Amazing! Download 1000s of books! Simply download your books from any of the countless online sources floating around in cyberspace and drag them on to this USB friendly slice of genius. It's easier than…erm, picking up a book. Better still, all COOL-ER owners receive a 25% lifetime discount at Coolerbooks.com, home to over 750,000 titles, 500,000 of which are completely free. You're spoilt for choice: thrillers, chick lit, biographies, children's books, languages, best sellers – we were even gripped by a guide to used Fiat Bravas, which is hardly surprising because we still haven't got over the novelty of reading books digitally. Bulky tomes? How terribly last century. Change font and text size List of chapters Use it for mp3s or Sudoku! The COOL-ER's internal battery charges in around three hours and lasts for 8000 page turns (the equivalent of reading War and Peace five times). And should you fall asleep (which you undoubtedly will if you're reading War and Peace five times) it automatically switches off after 15 minutes. Available in all the colours of the rainbow! Speaking of turning pages, the COOL-ER's iPod-style scroll wheel acts as a menu selector and page turner. It also lets you select from six font sizes and toggle between landscape and portrait viewing. The only thing it won't do is make some fresh faced Z-listers godawful autobiography remotely entertaining. Expandable memory It's not all about the written word though, because this unputdownable little gadget also plays MP3s, so you can listen as you read. Hmmm… Dostoyevsky and Lady Gaga. Indeed it's a proper format muncher and is compatible with several file types including PDF, EPUB, FB2, RTF, TXT, HTML, PRC and JPG. It's even multi-lingual and can be used in eight different languages. Wunderbar! Available in eight snazzy colours, the COOL-ER's greatest feature is quite possibly its sleek and discreet casing, because anything that allows you to read an ex Page 3 girl's memoirs without attracting derisive looks is a great buy in our book. Eyes down, this is going to be a best-seller! 2417 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2417p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2417h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2417b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2417 You normally only see birds and caravans together in ancient Carry On films. But now, thanks to this deeply ironic caravan-shaped birdbox, feathered-friends will be able to nest like genuine 70s holidaymakers. The perfect garden accessory for style savvy bird-lovers everywhere. Tweet! When one of our product scouts left a garbled message talking about caravans and birds we thought he'd overdosed on Carry On films again. But then we saw the highly whimsical Caravan Birdhouse and it all made sense. Pick it up... This brilliant rustic birdhouse is a great gift for all you nature lovers, Bill Oddie types and full-on fans of ornithology, as it puts a humorous twist on a traditional garden accessory. But that wouldn't be hard because most birdhouses are hideously twee eyesores that instantly give your garden that old biddy look. And you wouldn't want that, would you? Hang it up... No, what you want is this seriously ironic birdhouse shaped just like an old clapped out caravan. You know, the kind of thing you might see Bernard Bresslaw and Windsor Davies hanging out in circa '75. Sit back and see how many guests you get! The Caravan Birdhouse is guaranteed to attract attention, from both human and feathered friends, wherever you choose to hang it. Indeed, birds will love its shabby retro-tastic styling; even the entry hole is incorporated into the design. We've got one hanging out back here at Firebox Meadows and the birds adore it; believe us, you'll crack up when you see a couple of tits (no laughing at the back) emerging through the little doorway of their new nesting place. Rustic detailing in. Go faster stripes out. With its sturdy wooden casing and sheet metal roof, the Caravan Birdhouse is built to withstand everything the elements can throw at it. And seeing as the humble caravan is enjoying a bit of a renaissance of late, it's guaranteed to get the neighbours talking and the wildlife squawking. Best of all, the warm, gooey feeling of satisfaction you'll feel when you discover a sweet ikkle birdie nesting in your Caravan Birdhouse beats fiddling with hi-tech gadgets and gizmos any day of the week. Well almost. Tweet! 1571 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1571p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1571h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1571b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1571 Pop goes the bling with this incredibly decadent bottle of bubbly, because the shimmering flakes inside are edible flakes of 22 carat gold. Yummy, yummy, yummy, I've got gold in my tummy. 'Urp! Wow! Real bits of gold! Drinking wine is fine. Drinking bubbly is lovely. Drinking bubbly with bits of gold in it is utterly decadent (listen, we're not made of rhymes). But tough times call for ludicrous behaviour. Just ask the nearest banker. Actually don't bother because our luxurious Sparkling Gold Cuvee is head-scratchingly affordable. Believe it or not, this sparkling dry white wine is infused with edible flakes of genuine 22 carat gold. Yes, really! It's like a shimmering golden snowstorm trapped within a bottle of refreshing loveliness. Or something like that. Ideal for adding a touch of bling to any party scenario, Sparkling Gold Cuvee makes regular bubbly seem about as glamorous as Ian Beale's bath water. Guests will be blown away by your devil-may-care drinking habits. Why not buy a Gold Bag for just #1.99 to wrap your bottle in Talking of drinking, you can keep your Chateauneuf-du-Ponce because thanks to plenty of quality Pinot Blanc grapes and a decent whoosh of fizz, this spectacularly OTT beverage tastes as good as it looks. You can even buy a strawberry flavoured variety. Fruity bubbly with real gold in it? What's not to like? The makers of this festive fizz have asked us to remind you that ancient alchemists believed gold possessed various healing powers. Then again they thought you could turn lead into gold by playing with leeches and growing a beard, so it's probably best to forget about that and concentrate on Sparkling Gold Cuvee's stunning aesthetic qualities. It really does look the business. Original 750ml Original 200ml Strawberry200ml New Rose 750ml New Rose200ml Unrivalled in terms of sheer self-indulgence, this precious libation makes a great present for the wine drinker with (almost) everything, and makes a glimmering addition to any wine rack. We just like the idea of drinking booze-soaked gold. So get ordering before the gold rush turns into a stampede. Hiccup! 2265 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2265p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2265h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2265b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2265 Drinks with ice in them? Boring. Ice with drinks in them? Now you're talking! Simply add water or fruit juice to this 12 glass mould, bung it in the freezer and you'll soon be downing booze from shot glasses made of solid ice. Brrr-illiant! Are you still searching for ways to give your drinking sessions a bit more oomph? Well cancel the order for those comedy sombreros, hide the luminous swizzle sticks, chuck that revolting rocket fuel you bought in Lanzagrotty down the sink and order some Ice Shot Glasses. Shot glasses made from ice! Brr-illiant, we hear you cry! Simply fill the Ice Shot Glasses mould with water, bung it in the freezer and before you know it you'll have 12 perfectly formed frozen shot glasses. Water is the obvious option with which to make your Ice Shot Glasses but you can use pretty much anything else that freezes - within reason, please! We're particularly into cranberry juice at the mo, as the faint zing complements certain grain based drinks to perfection. The colour's cool too. Or how about bombing a B52 encased in frozen orange? The possibilities are endless! It goes without saying that serving shooters in shot glasses made from pure ice is infinitely more impressive than running around yelling 'tequila' in a rubbish Spanish accent or poisoning your pals with 100 proof atomic waste. And there's none of that washing-up with a monolithic hangover malarkey because the glasses will eventually melt. Although the concept is screamingly simple, Ice Shot Glasses never fail to impress because the feeling of ice on lip is a sensation no glass in the world can replicate, no matter how cold. You can even chuck your Ice Shot Glasses in the fireplace and swear in Russian without having to buy replacement glassware. Serving booze in Ice Shot Glasses is a great way to kick-start a night of frozen frolics, as friends will flock from miles around to enjoy your ice-swathed concoctions. What's Fonzie like? Exactly. Ch-ch-cheers! 39 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p39p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p39h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p39b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=39 The greatest thing to happen to music since Smashy and Nicey hung up their headphones, these idiot-proof USB turntables allow you to transfer your vinyl collection directly on to your computer. New: Profile Black USB Turntable Digital music is great but isn't it a pity you can't transfer your old records on to your computer? Well guess what? You can! That's right vinyl lovers, thanks to the ingenious USB Turntable you can put all your LPs, 12"s and singles straight into your digital library. Simply plug either of these chic little turntables into the nearest USB port, fire up the idiot-proof EZ vinyl converter software and start converting your collection. Forget about clumsy adaptors, special drivers and mismatched software. It's easier than, er...well, it's easier than putting a record on! Comes with USB cable and Audio in/out Just think of all that lovely vinyl you've got languishing in the loft. Fair enough, some of it should probably stay hidden (no, we don't know why we bought Bruce Willis's Return of Bruno LP either), but even if it's just for the sake of nostalgia, hearing all the records you grew up listening to makes for a fantastic trip down memory lane. And if you're one of those trendy DJs (we're talking Carl Cox, not Pat Sharpe) who likes mixing it on the decks with vinyl you can put all your bangin' anthems on to your PC for transfer to CD or MP3. Featuring adjustable gain, anti-skating control and high-speed vinyl recording function, the belt-driven USB Turntables can also be connected to any home stereo with CD or auxiliary inputs. This means you can spin your records through your regular system when you're not converting them. You can even don a big pair of tinted glasses and pretend you're Simon Bates. If you want. Whether it's Whitesnake, Wham, Spandau or some ancient disc belonging to your dad, the USB Turntables can convert it. And it doesn't matter what speed the records in question are - these Turntables can handle both 33s and 45s. So why not forget about buying any new music for a while and rediscover your vinyl. All right? Not 'arf! iProfile iProfile: USB Turntable with iPod Dock Now you can transfer vinyl directly onto your iPod without a PC, via this incredible USB Turntable that features an integrated iPod dock. Simply pop your player in the slot, spin the vinyl and hit record. Smart electronic jiggery pokery then transfers all those long-forgotten classics straight into your iPod's voice memo section. Amazing! When you do decide to hook up to a PC, you can switcheroo tracks into whatever playlist you fancy and automatically ID your newly acquired music using the included Gracenote software. You can even transfer music via traditional USB and hook the player up to your home system to listen to your platters in all their crackly, undigitized, erm, glory. Recording to MP3 This simple guide explains how to record MP3s using your USB Turntable and the EZ vinyl converter software (included). This process is very similar for other operating systems. Plug into your computer via USB Load up EZ vinyl converter software Record using automatic track splitting Tag your tracks Export to iTunes Enjoy listening to your new MP3's! 1401 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1401p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1401h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1401b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1401 Can't decide what to buy for someone? Whether it's for a birthday, a congratulations gift (or even if it's just little ol' you) Mystery Boxes are just the ticket, as they contain several random Firebox products. Forrest Gump was right, life really is like a box of chocolates! Oh my God! You shouldn't have! The only problem with this gloriously orangey site is that it's stuffed with so many cool gadgets, games and gizmos it's difficult to know what to buy, especially if you're shopping for pressies. That's why we've decided to help all you indecisive/lazy/surprise-loving (delete where applicable) types with our Mystery Boxes – packages containing a random selection of fantastic Firebox gifts. All you do is choose between Box A or Box B then the rest is up to us. Each box contains at least two, but sometimes as many as three or four, superb products from this site. What's more you'll be saving up to #12 off the total RRP of the items inside. Brilliant! Mystery Boxes are great news for anyone who can't decide what to buy for friends and relatives. There's not even that much risk involved because unlike all those 'everything but the kitchen sink' retailers, Firebox is about quality, not quantity. Put simply, we don't do boring. "Like a Firebox of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get"(Image not indicative of contents, it is a mystery after all) But it's not all about giving to others. Oh no, if you fancy buying yourself something ('Coo-ee, parcel for Mr No-mates') without having to hit the shops wearing a blindfold, they're just the ticket. Think of them as Secret Santa pressies for you and you alone. You can even choose to have it gift wrapped! If any of you cynics out there think we're trying to pull a fast one by off-loading old stuff we can't shift, shame on you. Every product in every Mystery Box is currently available at full retail on Firebox.com. So there. All we do is plonk a sack over our stock controller's head* and let him loose in the appropriate section of our vast, Raiders of the Lost Ark-style warehouse. Then we put the products in a plain brown box** (which you can choose to have gift wrapped when you check out). It's that simple. And that brilliant. As Forrest Gump never said: 'Life is like a Firebox Mystery Box…you never know what you're going to get.' * Not really true, that would of course break Health & Safety Regulations. ** This bit is true. 2269 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2269p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2269h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2269b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2269 Aimlessly woka-woka-ing around the sitting room is for wimps. Proper pilots battle for airspace with these beam-blasting infra-red whirlybirds. A direct hit temporarily disables your rechargeable mini chopper, so you'll need real skill to stay airborne. Look out, incoming 3 o'clock! RC helicopters? Armed with lasers? Capable of disabling each other's engines? No, we haven't lost our marbles, returned from the future or even overdosed on bad sci-fi; we've been playing with the amazing PicoZ Sky Challenger Battle Pack. Infra red light...poised! Sky Challenger is the battling helicopter set that allows couch potato pilots to shoot down enemy whirlybirds with a well-placed infra red blast. If you remember the movie Blue Thunder starring him out of Jaws you'll know exactly what we mean. Sort of. Fly... Fire... Fall! Flashing LED lights! Actually if you do remember Blue Thunder you're too old to be playing 'woka-woka, I'm going down!' style games. But don't let that put you off because this is one of the most entertaining playthings in the history of pretend aerial warfare. Look out...incoming 11 o'clock!! Small and light Incredibly manoeuvrable with nifty auto stability, each rechargeable micro chopper can take off, hover, descend, turn left, right and move forward. And that's just as well because avoiding your opponent's laser requires some pretty fancy moves. If you do get hit your helicopter's motor temporarily cuts out causing it to spin towards terra firma. But fear not, PicoZ helicopters are surprisingly robust. Besides, once you've honed your skills you should be able to remain airborne and avoid biting the carpet. Hit that fire button! You and your opponent control the action via smart little handheld transmitters that double up as chargers. They even feature built-in speakers that rata-tat-tat every time you hit the fire button. Thrilling? Conducting mid-air battles with a pair of Sky Challengers is like...erm, well it's like nothing else around because even real helicopters have yet to add laser beams to their weaponry. And even when they do, you won't be able enjoy beam-blasting mid-air battles sitting on the sofa or loafing at your desk. So woka-woka are you waiting for? Look out, incoming 3 o'clock! Atatatatata! The IR control also doubles up as the recharger for the helicopter! 1736 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1736p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1736h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1736b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1736 Making Gordon Ramsay sound like St. Cliff, this potty-mouthed, motion-sensitive reptile really needs to wash his mouth out. Ideal for insulting passers-by, Terry is preloaded with over 25 highly, erm, original expletives. Utter g****s! We all know there's nothing big or clever about swearing, don't we? Actually, scrub that. It's hilarious, especially when the expletives in question are coming from an arm-waving, head-popping plastic turtle. Potty-mouth Ladies and i****s, introducing Terry Turtle. Utterly infantile, this potty-mouthed infra-red reptile is the funniest little s***l w****r we've come across in ages, and we're big fans of Derek and Clive, Richard Pryor and Joe Pesci. (Incidentally, don't bother trying to decipher our Terry-inspired exclamations. His outbursts are so off the wall you'll be here all day). 1. Instant Swear Button 2. Speaker 3. Motion Sensor The concept behind Terry Turtle is p**t w*******y simple: he's preloaded with over 25 forehead-slappingly funny sweary outbursts. Just activate his motion sensor by walking past, waving your hand or sticking two fingers up and you'll hear a shocking random phrase. He's also great for insulting passers-by. G****s! If motion's not your thing, simply press Terry's switch, located near his s***y s***l. To add to the puerile proceedings, Terry's wobbly head pops up and his arms wave every time he swears. On hand to offend It's not all g***********y r***e, though, because Terry has a not-so-rude mode and a safe mode for those occasions when the vicar is coming to tea or the chairman of the board is in town. If you're wondering what Terry is actually for, keep wondering. He's t*****y p*******s. And that's the point. Just put him on your desk and snigger like a b*g g***s b****e as he runs through his sweary repertoire. It's hilarious when the boss walks by. Well, ish. Much as we deplore swearing *they said, looking to the sky and whistling*, we honestly think Terry Turtle is destined to become a cult hero and a best seller to boot. So get a b******g move on or cover your ears. We're seeing stars! 2179 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2179p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2179h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2179b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2179 Even a hardcore candy addict would struggle to eat one of these enormous fellas as they are the largest Gummi Bears in the world. Ideal for Wonka-ish eccentrics and anyone with a Billy Bob sized sweet tooth! The equivalent to loads of regular sized Gummi Bears Quenching your Gummi Bear cravings is no mean feat when you consider how titchy the rubbery little fellas are. With this in mind, crazy confectioners have created a whole new breed of Gummi Bears, and by gum, they're ginormous! If you've ever wondered what 12,600 calories look like in chewy ursine form (and who hasn't), feast your eyes on the Giant Gummi Bear. Standing 24cm tall and weighing in at a diet-clobbering 2.3kg, this gelatinous lump of yumminess is equivalent to 1,400 regular sized Gummi Bears. In fact it's the world's largest. The dentist will see you now… Available in four mouth-watering flavours (cola, orange, cherry and blue raspberry) the Giant Gummi Bear is a fantastic pressie for anyone with Wonka-ish leanings and a sweet tooth of elephantine proportions. But if you're not quite up to the challenge of tucking into this record-breaking beast, how about getting your laughing gear around the slightly less ludicrous Large Gummi Bear. (The usual suspects from L-R) Giant Cherry, Giant Blue Raspberry, Giant Cola and Giant Orange Still eye-poppingly, gob-droppingly huge (11cm and 225g), this flavoursome fella is mounted on a stick to aid consumption. Lollipops? Pathetic! Equivalent to 137 regular Gummis, it's the ultimate mess-free mobile delicacy. And those are just the benefits beginning with 'm'. Yummy gummi! (Large Gummi Bear on a stick) Unquestionably silly, this prodigious piece of candy is almost too good to eat. Then again, scoffing a single gargantuan paw is infinitely more satisfying than nibbling on a thousand bite-sized bears. Over the years we've seen loads of bears we'd love to invite round for a bite, including Yogi, Paddington, Bungle, Rupert and our own personal favourite, Dani. But nothing, repeat nothing, compares to chomping on one of these squidgy behemoths. Bear necessities? Not really, but they don't half taste good! 2560 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2560p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2560h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2560b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2560 Having a bath? Give it some jelly with this miraculous powder that transforms normal bath water into thick, luxurious gel. Infused with aromatherapy oils, Gelicity retains heat three times longer than regular water so you can soak yourself silly. Sheer bliss! Soothing and relaxing. Bath gel? Here at Firebox? Don't panic, we haven't gone soft. Well we have, quite literally, because we've been bathing in Gelicity, a miraculous product that turns boring old bath water into luxuriously thick gel infused with aromatherapy oils. And when we say thick we mean it - it's like being suspended in a hot, fragrant trifle. Taking bath time to new heights of decadence, Gelicity Aromatherapy Bath Gel is actually a powder but when it mixes with water something quite astonishing occurs. Within minutes the water becomes gel - and not just any gel; this soothing stuff is infused with lavender, jasmine and bergamot. Bliss! Wonderful goo! Indeed this gorgeously therapeutic goo is so thick you need to add a dash of the included dissolver when you get out. This magically turns the gel back into liquid allowing it to run down the plughole. Amazing! You won't know whether to dry yourself or applaud. Because of its gloopy composition the gel retains heat up to three times longer, soothing your skin, easing aching joints and muscles, and opening and cleaning your pores. You really can soak yourself silly. It's like having a luxury spa treatment in the tub. And seeing as the oils within Gelicity have been carefully selected to relax and revive you'll emerge feeling pampered to the max. From water to gel: Empty the Gel Former pack into your bath water. Stir in and wait for 4-5 minutes. Your bath water has been transformed into a thick luxurious gel! From gel back to water: Pour in the Gel Dissolver while you are still in the bath. As Gelicity starts to turn back into water, get out of the bath. Wait another 10-15 minutes and drain! As well as its restorative benefits, Gelicity Aromatherapy Bath Gel is great fun for adults and kids alike, because soaking in a tub of luxe goo feels incredibly surreal. Regular baths will seem positively boring in comparison. You really have to experience it to believe it. So get ordering - it's what bath tubs were invented for! Three versions available: Relax Lavender, Jasmine and Bergamot Revive Rosemary Soothe Juniper 2033 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2033p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2033h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2033b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2033 Hey girls - must improve your bust? Then do it with a stealth wine dispenser that you wear like a bra. As well as allowing you to secrete and sip drinks wherever you may roam, this boob-enhancing gizmo will increase your cup size by two full cups. Gulp! Amy WineRack(TM) You can keep your technological breakthroughs and advances in medical science; when a product involves boobies and booze, top retailers (okay, us) stand up and listen. Ladies and gentlemen (well, gentlemen with strange peccadilloes), introducing the WineRack(TM). I must, I must, I must increase my bust This comfortable sports-style bra contains a special boob-enhancing polyurethane bladder that can be filled with your drink of choice. Simply slip it on, fill with wine or any other beverage you fancy and wear it under your regular clothes. You can then indulge in a spot of stealth drinking via the WineRack's adjustable drinking tube. With a rack like this girls' nights out will never be the same again. As for boys' nights out, well, the mind boggles. Pour the alcohol into the polyurethane bra Just think, secretly guzzling from your gazongas means no more queuing up and forking out for overpriced drinks at festivals, gigs and games. The savings you'll make at just one event will pay for your WineRack(TM) and still leave you with enough change to buy some nuts - not that you'll be buying anything for yourself with a chest this impressive. The special boob-enhancing polyurethane bladder Hides inside the black bra As well as its revolutionary booze-concealing benefits, the WineRack(TM) increases your cup size by two full cups (cue sound of blokes cheering/leering). But that's hardly surprising because this ingenious dual-purpose shoulder-boulder holder can carry up to 750ml of liquid - that's an entire bottle of wine and a whole lot of extra boobage - talk about vino and va va voom! As you can imagine, the WineRack(TM) is set to fly off the shelves faster than you can say 'I hope that's Chardonnay you're drinking,' so we suggest you hit the Buy button before we call last orders on this utterly brilliant boozing accessory. Nice rack! 2061 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2061p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2061h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2061b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2061 Can't cook, won't cook? You won't want to leave the kitchen once you get hold of this designer knife block as it's the most astonishing culinary accessory we've ever seen! When our product scouts started raving on about the Voodoo Knife Block we half expected them to turn up with some kind of Live and Let Die-style Haitian gizmo, covered in skulls, fangs and chicken feathers. Thankfully there's nothing supernatural about the Voodoo Knife Block, even though it is one of the most amusingly bizarre kitchen accessories we've ever seen. Designed by Raffaele Iannello the Voodoo Knife Block is a slice above other knife blocks and it's wonderfully unusual in terms of originality and design (no more sharp wordplay - promise). Saftey sheaths attached Crafted in rich red, black or chrome coloured ABS plastic, the highly stylish Voodoo has five strategically-positioned slots in which to place five quality knives, which are also included. Apart from its striking appearance the sturdy Voodoo is a brilliant kitchen companion, especially if you're used to using one crummy knife to chop, slice, fillet and dice. The five assorted knives included with the Voodoo are super sleek and guaranteed to bring out your inner-Ramsay. You'll soon be chopping ultra-thin onions just for the hell of it complete with theatrical effing and blinding. As you can tell, the Voodoo Knife Block is no chip off the old (knife) block. It's a radical new designer knife rack that no serious (or not so serious) chef should be without. So what are you waiting for? Chop chop! 1109 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1109p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1109h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1109b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1109 Why buy Mayfair and Trafalgar Square when you can buy streets and buildings named after friends, enemies or anyone else you can think of? It's easy because My Monopoly allows you to personalise nearly every aspect of the classic board game. Go to Jail. Do not pass Maureen's Filthy Desk or Bobby's Kebab Palace. These days everyone wants to be a property tycoon. And that's hardly surprising when every other show on TV is about making millions buying and selling property. Well okay, they're about watching a procession of over-confident dimwits ignoring the advice of experts and losing their emulsion-spattered shirts in the process. We digress. Your name in themiddle of the board The point being, building up a property portfolio is incredibly entertaining. And that's precisely why the game of Monopoly is as exciting now as it was when it first hit the streets over 70 years ago. But wouldn't it be good if you could work your way round an official, made-to-order board featuring places, spaces and icons of your choice? Customise property names With My Monopoly you can do exactly that and more! Forget about Fenchurch Street and Marylebone Station; My Monopoly allows you to build a property empire on spaces named by you, for you. Simply send us your requirements and in a couple of weeks you'll have your very own one-of-a-kind game, custom-made at the official Monopoly Factory. Playing spaces can be named after real streets, pretend places, beaches you've visited, friends, enemies, or utterly ridiculous random objects: Dad's Bald Patch, Sally's Silly Giggle, The Boss's Bad Breath Parlour; the possibilities are endless. You can even be a devil and shove any references to friends and colleagues on the cheapo spaces. Meow! Your official personalised monopoly in 6 simple steps: Order online at Firebox.com Your My Monopoly Voucher is emailed to you Use the email voucher yourself or print it and give to a friend Login with your voucher code online and name your properties Choose your Stations Your custom set is printed and shipped to you There are several themed boards to choose from, including Christmas, Birthday, Wedding, New Home or the original Traditional board. And as well as naming all 22 spaces and naming and selecting the icons you'd like to appear on the station squares, you can give your game a title to be emblazoned across the board. Some of the themed boards available: Christmas New Home Happy Birthday Wedding It goes without saying that My Monopoly is a seriously innovative pressie, but you needn't lose sleep guessing your recipients requirements. You could just present them with their My Monopoly Voucher and let them customise the game for themselves. After all, that's half the fun! Your custom set is printed at the OFFICIAL Monopoly Factory Packaged in a gorgeous presentation tin labelled with a message of your choice, each custom-built My Monopoly is completely bespoke, and unlike some cheap imitations is printed at the official Monopoly factory. Even the rules and Title Deed cards are personalised to your specification. Unique? Well unless there's a slip in the space-time continuum, we guarantee no-one else will ever own another set quite like yours. Go to Jail... Do not pass Maureen's Filthy Desk or Bobby's Kebab Palace. Buy! Buy! Buy! NB: Any of you potty mouths/corporate bods who are thinking of personalising your board with offensive language/brand names can think again. Our good friends at Hasbro are not about to sully this legendary game with crass nonsense like that. So there! 1565 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1565p.gif http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1565h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1565b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1565 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! New SLR Version for SLR cameras and camcorders Just when you thought the world of photography couldn't throw up any more incredible innovations, along comes a tripod that makes conventional three-legged supports seem as practical as telescopic turnips. The Gorillapod might sound like some kind of simian seedling, and it looks like one of those thingies from War of the Worlds, but it is actually an amazingly flexible little tripod that will support your camera virtually anywhere. Grip anywhere Thanks to its ultra-bendy legs and flexible rotating joints, the sturdy Gorillapod is capable of stabilising a camera on all kinds of uneven surfaces - sand, rock, whatever. It will also cling to nigh on anything you'd care to think of - from branches and chair legs to railings, bannisters and bedknobs. Now also available in blue! Pop a Gorillapod in your pocket and positioning your camera takes seconds not minutes. This go-anywhere companion is so versatile it can even be wangled into tight, awkward spaces. Take a Gorillapod on holiday and you'll wonder how you ever managed without one - impossible angles suddenly become possible and 'how did he do that?' shots are a doddle. Your three-legged friend Each compact Gorillapod comes complete with a tiny adaptor that screws on to your camera. Simply leave it in place and you can slot your camera onto the Gorillipod in a flash. Convenient? It's like having a pocket-sized photographic assistant/contortionist at your beck and call 24/7. NEW GorillamobileAttach it to your iPhone/GPS/MP4 player Most pro photographers we've spoken to (yes, it just so happens we know loads) reckon the Gorillapod is a must-have accessory for anyone who wants to get the most out of their camera. And unless you're some kind of weirdo technophobe, that means you. So stop monkeying around and strike a pose, any pose, with a Gorillapod. 1758 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1758p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1758h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1758b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1758 A portable gadget minus power is as much use as a toffee torch. That's why you need this powerful take-anywhere charger that gathers energy from that big orangey thing. No, not Dale Winton - the sun. Ideal for juicing-up iPods, PSPs and PDAs, the FreeLoader is set to become an essential travel companion. Running out of juice when you're chatting on your mobile, battling aliens on your PSP or listening to your iPod is one of the most annoying things known to mankind. Well it's not, but it's irritating nonetheless. Thankfully portable gizmos are rechargeable, so you merely plug them into the nearest socket and wait. Charge up the Freeloaderand a device at thesame time But what do you do when you're nowhere near a power source? Well it just so happens that, unless you're reading this from the Planet Tharg, you're always near a power source: the sun. Okay, so it's not that near, but 93 million miles is nothing to the ingenious FreeLoader Solar Charger. That's because this smart, eco-friendly device soaks up the power of the sun and stores it for up to 3 months. You can then use it to charge up your electronic gadgets, anytime, anyplace. Think of it as a portable solar-powered battery. Whether you're stuck in nowhereville, hiking in the wilderness or miles from civilisation, the FreeLoader is a must-have accessory. After all a portable gadget minus power is as much use as a rhubarb wristwatch. Solar Panel perfection! Super sleek and barely bigger than a mobile phone, the lightweight aluminium FreeLoader pulls open to reveal two solar panels. Simply charge it up by allowing it to soak up some rays. Its internal battery will then power a mobile phone for up to 44 hours, an iPod for up to 18hours, a PSP for up to 2.5 hours and a PDA for up to 22 hours. That's a lot of juice for such a titchy gizmo. Once the FreeLoader has emptied its charge just power it up again via the sun. You can also charge it via USB if you're near a computer. iPod/iPhone connector The Freeloader comes with various adaptors for all your power-hungry bits and bobs, so you won't have to take umpteen clumpy chargers on your travels. Versatile? It really is an essential travelling companion for anyone who never leaves home without some kind of electronic gizmo. And that means you. All hail the sun! All hail the FreeLoader! FreeLoader Pro Charges even faster! If you are into full-on photography you'll know that solar chargers can be a tad wimpy when it comes to juicing up the brickish batteries used by pro SLR cameras and big ol' vidcams. But now, thanks to the remarkably powerful FreeLoader Pro, you can power up even the beefiest of battery. Charges most portable gizmos Crafted in lightweight aerospace aluminium with advanced solar panels, this flashy device is the only solar charger capable of charging ALL rectangular, camera-based batteries. And before you ask, yes, it also charges iPods, mobiles, sat navs and other portable gizmos. FreeLoader Pro comes with the CamCaddy (which recharges Camcorder batteries)... Adjust battery holder accordingly Connect your FreeLoader Pro LEDs indicate the status The indicator screen Power is transferred to gadgets faster than you can say 'Get in there, my sun' (well, less than 1.5 hours), using one of the 10 supplied adapter tips or the ingenious Camcaddy (supplied). This smart accessory features an adjustable sliding bar allowing it to accommodate virtually every camera battery going. Brilliant. The FreeLoader Pro even indicates how much power its amazingly capacious internal battery contains, so never again will you be left gawping in despair at a blank screen. Nice work, sunshine! (L-R) Silver, Pink and the new Pro FreeLoaders Freeloader Battery Charger Accessory If you think the FreeLoader is forehead-slappingly clever, check out this nifty charger: it plugs into the FreeLoader and siphons power from its solar battery to charge 2xAA or 2xAAA rechargeable batteries. Charging up...you can now charge batteries via your PC with its built-in USB connector! When the sun won't play ball you can also charge the batteries directly via USB (standalone, Freeloader not required!) and then use your charged batteries to feed your FreeLoader. Brilliant, in a switcheroo kinda way! Finally, you can even pop regular batteries into the FreeLoader Battery Charger and use them to juice up any device compatible with the FreeLoader. Armed with this genius peripheral, running out of power is simply not an option. Charge! 1796 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1796p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1796h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1796b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1796 If you've seen Anchorman you'll know all about Sex Panther. It's the manly cologne made with bits of real panther and it's more macho than a box set of Burt Reynolds' movies covered in chest hair and engine oil. Time to musk up. Rrrr! Sex Panther According to Anchorman's Brian Fantana, Sex Panther Cologne is illegal in nine countries. It's also made with bits of real panther* and 60% of the time, it works every time. We're not sure if any of that is true but we do know this formidable, fictional-until-now fragrance is more macho than a tankard of sweat soup garnished with chest wigs and V8s. Better still, it's available from your high-fiving, jockstrap-clad friends at Firebox. Quite honestly, if you don't get lucky wearing Sex Panther we can only assume you've got a face like a bucket of smashed crabs. Or something like that. Women will be reduced to slobbering heaps of desire once they get a whiff, so don't even try wearing it if you're not manly. A moustache helps too. Watch the hilarious clip from Anchorman So what does Sex Panther actually smell of? Well despite the claims of Ron Burgundy's colleagues, it doesn't smell like a t**d covered in burnt hair or a used diaper filled with Indian food. In a nutshell it smells like desire. And it's really rather delightful. Imagine wearing a midnight black t-shirt with a wolf airbrushed on the front and a shark arm-wrestling a Sherman tank on the back. Well it's like that but in cologne form. Despite its potency, Sex Panther can be applied like regular fragrance but regular users (ie: us) recommend applying it by the handful to any exposed skin and then pouring a generous amount down the front of the pants*. After all, romance is the only sport that requires two balls. Rrrrr! If you haven't already twigged (durr, Earth calling Mr Gullible), Sex Panther is a rather tongue-in-cheek product. But it's beautifully presented in a fabulously ill-judged retro bottle and it might just give you the confidence to strut around the office in true Anchorman style. So what are you waiting for? Whack that Buy button and let's go see if we can make this little kitty purr. * Not really. 2291 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2291p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2291h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2291b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2291 Everybody needs good neighbours - and the pixelated characters that inhabit Cube World are exactly that. Because although these interactive matchstick men have their own unique interests, they play, party, dance and even fight with each other when connected. Cube World Places: Block Bash and Global Getaway Cube World Places Global Getaway: A biggercube to play with! Wouldn't it be cool if you could send the Cube World gang to the circus, a rock concert or even on holiday to all corners of the cube? With Block Bash and Global Getaway you can do exactly that and more. These clever 'place' cubes act as fun hubs where your sticky pals can hang out, play hilarious games and visit crazy new places. 1201 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1201p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1201h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1201b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1201 Whoever said you can never have too much of a good thing was obviously talking about the giant cupcake made possible by this colossal baking tin. Ideal for parties or anyone with a truly enormous appetite. Sweet! The whole point of a cupcake is that it's just the right size for one person. But you'd have to be an incredibly greedy person to scoff a cupcake baked in our Giant Cupcake Tin. It's huge! Don't eat it all at once! Ideal for any occasion (apart from a cake-oholics anonymous meet), this professional weight, cast aluminium, non-stick pan lets you create the mother of all cupcakes. Simply whip up your tasty mixture (use your own recipe or follow the one that's included), pour half in the base section and half in the top, then pop the whole shebang into the oven for around 50 minutes. Once your mighty cake is cooked, wait for it to cool, stick both halves together with a bit of icing then get busy decorating it with icing, sprinkles, choccy bits or whatever else takes your fancy. Let them eat cake? Absolutely! Weigh up all of your ingredients Fill up the mould with your cake mix Put the top and bottom together and ice! Have your cake and eat it! If you're wondering why anyone would want to gorge on a confection of such ludicrous proportions we'd like to point you in the direction of Mallory's famous 'because it's there' quote. Yes, we know he was talking about Everest but the sentiment is the same. When faced with a cake this awesome, the only thing any rational human being can do is take a walloping great bite out of it. Yum! The aluminium mould Here's one Di made earlier But seriously folks, the real point of baking a cupcake this big is so that you can share it with friends. Plus you won't have to faff around making loads of individual cupcakes. Indeed, this ginormous tin will accommodate a cake big enough to give 10-12 servings. It's great for kids' birthday parties and supersize dinner soirees. And if you ever tire of humungous cupcakes you can use it for chocolate, jelly or ice cream. Dishwasher safe, the Giant Cupcake Tin is guaranteed for life. Electric word life. It means forever and that's a mighty long time...hold on, why are we quoting Prince? We've no idea but we assume he loves cupcakes as much as everyone else. After all, what's not to like? Especially when they're this big. Mmm...cupcake! 2248 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2248p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2248h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2248b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2248 This super-manoeuvrable little infra-red chopper is ideal for conducting secret missions in the sitting room. In fact it's so mean-looking you'll be ducking for cover and phoning Area 51 for advice. There are loads of different helicopters in this world: colourful, TC-off-Magnum-looking ones, vintage M*A*S*H-style ones, big red royal ones, and even insane gunship jobs like that one in Rambo II. But surely the coolest choppers in existence are those stealth attack helicopters. You know, the menacing military ones you see…erm, well you don't see 'em because they're designed for stealth. So wouldn't it be good if you could actually fly one of these ominous machines without joining the special forces? Thanks to the BladeRunner Black Ghost you can do exactly that, and you won't even have to get off the sofa. Palm-sized wonder Okay, so this particular stealth chopper is of the micro, infra-red remote control variety, but who cares about that when you're hovering around the lampshade preparing to conduct hush-hush raids on distant enemy furniture. This fully-functional indoor whirlybird features the same ingenious stability system as other choppers in the celebrated BladeRunner series. It's this nifty set-up that gives the Black Ghost precise hover control and super stable flight characteristics, just like the real thing (we imagine). Infra Red control With full up/down/left/right movement, the Black Ghost is ideal for buzzing around the home and office - it's a doddle once you get the hang of it. And if you do crash, the Ghost's resilient shell means you'll be able to send in a rescue team (okay, your hand) and buzz away before the enemy (aka the boss) gets a look in. Charges via IR transmitter The Black Ghost is controlled via a smart twin-toggle IR transmitter that doubles up as a charging unit. Each charge gives at least 10 minutes flying time - more than enough to sweep past the curtain rail in a highly sinister fashion, do a reccie of the hall and return to sofa base. The only thing missing is the weaponry. Darn! 1800 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1800p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1800h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1800b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1800 Addicted to apps? This sleek charging 'suit' will double your iPhone's battery life, providing up to 390 hours standby time. It even has a mini USB port so you can charge other gizmos and leave it on when syncing. Slide in your iPhone iPhones rule. End of. Unfortunately all those awesome apps have a habit of sapping the battery. And anyone who worships at the oh-so sleek altar of Apples really can't be doing with separate batteries and chargers. No, what's needed is an ultra thin protective case with a built-in battery – and here it is in the shape of the MiLi iPhone Power Pack. The MiLi is a rechargeable (via USB) external battery concealed inside a svelte protective hard-shell case, and it offers twice, yes twice, the battery life of the iPhone alone – up to 390 hours standby time. Waddya think of them apples! Crafted in uber tough plastic, the snug fitting MiLi has all the trimmings you'd expect to find in a top end charger/case and even some extra gravy in the form of several ingenious features. For starters, clever design means you can sync your iPhone with iTunes and charge it via USB while it's still snuggled up inside the MiLi. Think of it as a power 'suit' for your favourite gizmo. Black/black Black/green White/grey Talking of gravy, you'd have to be a right pud not to appreciate the value of this gorgeously designed accessory as it's also capable of charging other USB-friendly devices. Simply plug your gadgets iinto the MiLi's 'out' socket and let its 2000mAh lithium polymer battery do the rest. Flash Harry Bigbuttons can even charge two iPhones at the same time. The USB connections and LED display The MiLi continues to cut the edge in other areas: an integrated LED displays charge status, while smart jiggery-pokery instructs the iPhone to always drain the MiLi's battery first, so if you do remove your iPhone its battery won't be sapped. What's more, once you plug your MiLi-clad iPhone into a USB socket both gizmos will be charged simultaneously. iSay, iSay, iSay! If you're looking for a super smart protective case and a take-anywhere battery for your iPhone, the MiLi is both and more. So c'mon, slip into something more powerful. 2534 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2534p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2534h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2534b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2534 Unless they are shaped like rude objects, it's hard to get excited about balloons. But all that's about to change because these inflatable dazzlers are fitted with weeny LEDs, causing them to glow for up to 15 hours. Blow me! Brighten up your party! Aren't balloons fantastic? You can pop them, ping them, boing them on heads, twist them into silly shapes, use them to joosh up parties and even tie a helium-filled bunch to a chair and take to the skies. In fact the only bummer is that you can't see 'em when it's dark. And that's where illoom balloons come in. As the name (sort of) suggests, these inflatable spheres of fun are balloons that light up. How? Well here's the clever bit: each balloon contains a titchy LED. Simply pull the tab to activate the light, and then blow up the balloon as normal. Brilliant! You can even fill them with helium for fully floating lights. Pull the tab to activate Ideal for night time soirees, both indoors and outside, illoom balloons (try saying it fast after a few shandies) will add an enchanting glow to parties, weddings and more. And because each balloon glows for 15 hours you can party like it's 1999. Or something like that. Three different packs available: Pink, white and purple Mixed colours Blue Okay, so these are probably not what Michael Faraday had in mind when he invented the rubber balloon all those years ago. But then again he probably didn't foresee a future in which infantile idiots let the air out so as to recreate the sound of someone breaking wind either. Or maybe he did? At under nine quid for a pack of 15, illoom balloons are a cheap and cheerful way of ramping up the wow factor after dark. You can even release a few into the night sky and put the willies up National Enquirer readers. Best of all, in order to get the best out of illoom balloons you'll need to dim the lights – and that's never a bad thing, is it? 2477 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2477p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2477h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2477b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2477