http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=whatsnew The newest hot stuff available at Firebox.com 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). 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 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 Discover how appalling your musical taste was in 1985 with this USB-friendly double cassette deck that converts old audio tapes into pristine MP3s. Digitizing old favourites has never been easier. From C90 to MP3! Let's face it, audio tapes were rubbish. Yes, you could compile party mixes and pilfer the top 40 off the radio, but times change and the thought of waiting an eternity for a C90 to rewind or untangling a twisted C90 is about as appealing as listening to Chico duetting with Slipknot. So thank goodness you can digitize the music trapped on your old cassettes with the miraculous USB Cassette Deck. Check the levels and adjust the gain Simply plug this double tape deck into your computer and you can start converting tapes into MP3s faster than you can say 'I was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar'. It's easier than the old 'Rec'+'Play' finger stretch. Suitably 80s-looking, the USB Cassette Deck has slow-opening doors (the slower the better back in the day) a tape counter and metal/CrO2 tape selector. And with two decks you can record from tape to tape for additional retro reminiscing. Includes Audacity Software (PC and Mac) Completely plug and play with no special drivers required, the USB Cassette Deck comes with idiot-proof Audacity and EZ Tape Converter software. This allows you to archive your recordings directly into iTunes® in a few clicks. Just think, you could be listening to old mix tapes on your MP3 player or burning CDs of that ancient recording of your gran prattling on about the price of Spam. Connects to your computer via USB Once you start converting you'll be totally hooked. And when you eventually run out of tapes to digitize, you can bet your wonky spools friends and relatives will come a-knocking with their collections. (L-R) Gain Control, USB port, RCA Record Input and RCA Playback Output It really is amazing what you find on old cassettes. It's like rediscovering the soundtrack to your youth. And once you've converted them you can listen to all that previously trapped material without having to dig out a cassette player or put up with all that slow rewind business. So why pause? It's time to fast-forward to the future with a USB Cassette Deck. 1849 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1849p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1849h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1849b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1849 Swoop by superiors, hover past heads of department and touch down on the boss's bald patch with this astonishingly tiny infra-red chopper. Controlled via a nifty transmitter that doubles up as a charger, the ready-to-fly PicoZ is virtually crash resistant and ideal for indoor flights. Pedals, joysticks, flight manuals, Bruno Brookes...it's a right rigmarole flying a chopper, isn't it? Well no, not if you buy the amazing PicoZ Micro Helicopter. Ready-to-fly straight out the box, this palm-sized IR flying machine is perfect for indoor flights. And it won't blow off the boss's toupee or decapitate the dog, even in a head-on collision, as it's only 17cm long and weighs a mere 10g. More importantly it won't fall to bits, as it's constructed from robust polypropylene foam. You control the airborne action via a twin channel, wide-beam infra-red transmitter that doubles up as a charger. With a range of up to 30ft, you'll soon be conducting hush-hush raids on distant enemy desks and, thanks to the Pico's eerie blue strobe light, putting the willies up the late shift. Just make sure you don't hum the music to Magnum whilst doing so - it's a dead giveaway! Unlike the whopping great petrol-driven choppers of yesteryear, the Pico's powerful micro motors are powered by a lightweight lithium polymer battery, giving flight times of up to 10 minutes from a half hour charge. More than enough to harass housemates and buzz the budgie. Indeed, when it comes to manoeuvrability, this nifty chopper is the canine's cojones. And that's down to an ingenious auto-stability system which makes flying the Pico a doddle. We guarantee you'll be utterly addicted to this titchy triumph of micro technology before you can say 'Jan Michael Vincent' (whippersnappers get Googling), and the whole indoor flight angle adds a thrilling new dimension to proceedings. Open spaces? Who need 'em! 1420 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1420p.gif http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1420h.gif http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1420b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1420 You probably know a few money-grabbing monsters but we guarantee none of them are as funny as these mouthy critters. Simply deposit your shrapnel and folding in that open cakehole and you'll hear countless hilarious phrases. Yummy Yummy Monsters are renowned for eating pretty much anything: people, buildings, cookies, other monsters - you name it. But we've never heard of monsters that eat money. Until now. Gobble and MeMe Money Monsters are talkative little coin banks that 'eat' your shrapnel and folding whilst making hilariously daft comments. 'Money, money in my tummy. Uurp!' Coining it in As well as encouraging kids and infantile adults to save their wonga, Gobble and MeMe will have you in stitches with their greedy soundbites. Simply drop in your coins or load in your banknotes and watch their eyes flash and their ears wiggle. 'Mmm...jingle-jingle in my belly!' And when they've said their piece, they'll let out an almighty burp. Which is nice. Meme Gobbleit Over 20 hilarious sayings With over 20 hilarious sayings, you'll never tire of depositing your cash in their open gobs. And if you do, you can empty Gobble and MeMe and listen to their angry protestations: 'You make Gobble/MeMe angry!' They'll even heckle passers-by if they don't get their daily dose of cash. Ideal for savers of all ages, these freaky-looking gluttons are so lovable you'll be unable to resist feeding their habit every time you see them. If you're a real coin hoarder your mischievous money-grabber could quite feasibly pay for itself in one emptying session. 'Mmm...it tastes so good!' Loadsa money! Rendering ungrateful piggy banks obsolete, Gobble and MeMe Money Monsters are destined to become the comedy cash receptacles of choice for fun loving savers everywhere. Banks might be more professional but you'd struggle to find a cashier who sings 'Money, money, money, in my tummy' to the tune of an Abba song every time you deposit a quid. And if that's not a great reason to get your mitts on our Money Monsters, we don't know what is. Uurp! 1816 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1816p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1816h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1816b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1816 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. 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 Turntables 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 Audacity 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! Classic - iTTUSB05 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! Contemporary - iTTUSB With iPod Dock Classic - iTTUSB05 New: USB Turntable with iPod Dock New: USB Turntable with iPod Dock Vinyl to iPod? It's easy no PC 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 Windows(R) version of Audacity. This process is very similar for other operating systems and audio software. Click to EnlargeIn the Edit menu, bring up the Preferences and select the appropriate audio devices. After preparing your vinyl, click the Record button to begin recording. Press play to start the USB Turntable. Once the song has finished you can stop recording and make any desired adjustments. Click to EnlargeAfter installing LAME, select "Export As MP3" from the File menu. Click to EnlargeThe first time you save an MP3 you will have to locate the LAME library on your computer. Enjoy your record collection in the portable MP3 format! 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 It looks like a traditional kitchen storage jar but this ingenious container collects and stores sunshine so you can use it at night. Containing a solar cell, battery and LED light, the Sun Jar will add ambience to any scenario. It's not magic, it's machine! Collecting sunshine sounds like something a Bond villain might do on his day off, but it's actually something the charming little Sun Jar does every day. That's because this traditional-looking frosted glass container houses a solar cell, battery and LED lights. The idea is to leave the Sun Jar near a window or under some decent artificial light so that it can collect energy throughout the day. Then when darkness falls it provides a warm, ambient glow. Clever eh? By day... This ingenious marriage of modern technology and good old-fashioned styling has been created by hot avant-garde designer Tobi Wong, and we reckon it's a classic in the making. After all, up-to-the-minute styling is fine and dandy, but sometimes it's nice to stare at something that doesn't look like it's fallen off the back of the Starship Enterprise. Besides, messing about with jars and candles is a right rigmarole. By Night! The enchanting Sun Jar is ideal for adding a magical touch to your evening soirees. But don't just buy the one (well, do) because Sun Jars look even better in clusters. Here at Firebox HQ we've dotted the entire office with these eco-friendly gizmos. Come nightfall you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd stumbled upon an enchanted grotto. Or a weird pagan ceremony. Moon Jar If sunlight's not your thing, how about a jar that gives off an enchanting blue glow? It's easy with the Moon Jar. This traditional-looking frosted glass container is exactly the same as its sunny sibling only the LEDs inside are blue. Ideal for adding a magical nocturnal glow to any scenario, the atmospheric Moon Jar is out of this world. Ideal for tightwads who hate forking out on batteries/leccy bills, and (sun) spot-on for the ecologists amongst you, the Sun Jar has countless uses around the home. And because it lacks the dazzling gleam of an electric light, it's perfect as a gentle bedside lamp or a mood light at parties. Apart from catching fireflies and bunging them in jam jars, we can think of no better way to add a touch of glowing charm to your home. So get ordering; if you're anything like us, you could do with a few jars. 1548 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1548p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1548h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1548b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1548 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 Moshi Monsters are playful little creatures you can adopt online, but they've somehow muscled in on the world of mobile accessories. Each weird but wonderful dome-dwelling character wiggles and spins when a call or text comes in. We feel a global craze a-coming! Moshi Monster phone accessory Somewhere between cyberspace and Earth a strange race of playful creatures exist. Known as Moshi Monsters, these wacky critters are set to take over your life with their hilarious antics and puzzle-playing shenanigans. But in typically surreal fashion Moshi Monsters have somehow muscled in on the world of mobile phone accessories. Incoming call... These nifty phone charms contain a Moshi Monster that flashes and spins when a call or text comes in. So far, so nuts. And very handy when you're in a noisy place or your phone's in silent mode. You'll never miss another call. This small MoPod is just the beginning... As if alerting you to incoming calls wasn't enough, each dome-dwelling critter comes with a unique 'unlock' code that gives you exclusive access to the virtual world where Moshi Monsters live and play. And it's here you can adopt your very own Moshi Monster and get your mitts on a free virtual accessory. See, we told you they were strange! Once you've adopted your Monster you can name it and then nurture it with your brainwaves by playing daily puzzles. Earn enough 'Rox' and you can accessorise your Monster, customise its home and even go shopping around the bustling frontier town known as Monstro City. It's yucktastic! Use the secret code online... Create and customise your Moshi Monster Interact with your new best pal! As well as looking after number one, you can interact with other Moshi Monster owners online, read daily Monster blogs, and send and receive Monster Mail. There's a whole new world out there and we guarantee you'll become monstrously obsessed. But what about those crazy MoPod Monsters? Well here's a quick low-down on the characters set to dangle from mobiles, bags and belt loops across the world: Meet the Moshi Monsters: Zommer Diavlo Katsuma Zommers are stitch-picking, drool-licking thingamajigs who are all of a jumble. Rock! Diavlos are fangtastically mischievous Monsters with cratery heads full of sizzly-fizzly lava. Yow! Katsumas are super-smooth, but don't mess or you'll unleash a flurry of claws, jaws and lightning-fast paws. Rrrrr! Furi Luvli Poppet Furis mean well but they're the grouchiest, slouchiest hairballs in all of Monstro City. Bah! Luvlis are flutterly amazing with a sprinkling of magical hokery-pokery. It's enough to give you glittery goosebumps! Poppets are huggalicious but bashful little cutie pies that just love to boogie. Aww, shucks! There's a whole new world out there! As you can see, Moshi Monster MoPods are just the beginning of your Moshi Monster experience. And there's much more to come from Monstro City as the place develops and grows. In fact, we feel a global craze a-coming. Things are about to get monstrous! From L-R: Poppet, Furi, Katsuma, Luvli, Zommer and Diavlo 1937 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1937p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1937h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1937b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1937 If you thought regular micro choppers were small, wait until you get a load of the MX-1 Extreme. This teensy-weensy RC 'copter is so tiny it fits inside a special storage compartment in its transmitter/charger. In fact it's the world's smallest remote control chopper. In a word, wow! It fits inside the remote! So small even Tom Thumb (or Cruise) would have trouble climbing aboard, the incredible PicoZ MX-1 Extreme is only slightly longer than a credit card. Do not adjust your computer, it really is that teensy. And although you can't use it to buy groceries or scrape ice off your windscreen, you can conduct thrilling flights in incredibly confined spaces. I've got a chopper in my pocket! The latest in Silverlit's ever-increasing line of RC micro choppers, the Extreme takes microchoppery to the nth degree. Why it's so small it even fits inside a built-in compartment in its transmitter/charging unit. This means you can carry the entire shebang in one hand. Amazing! Also available in Light Blue (Channel C) and Green (Channel B) Teeny tiny! Despite its diminutive dimensions and a name that sounds like a hi-tech razor, the MX-1 Extreme will blow you away (not literally) with its impressive manoeuvrability. And because it's so compact, you can take it almost anywhere; we took ours to a board meeting the other day and the men in suits were so impressed they left the table in awe. Or maybe they just walked out. Whatever. Let's compare sizes... Slide off the transparent cover Just like its bigger PicoZ siblings, the twin-channel Extreme has a crash-resistant polypropylene foam body and features super-wide infra-red control, a built-in lithium polymer battery and adjustable trim control - all this yet it weighs just 7 grams. It really is squintingly small. As ever, the transmitter doubles up as a charger and a normal charge of 20-25 minutes should give flight times of up to 10 minutes. Trimming - keeping your helicopter straight: If the helicopter is in a spiral clockwise... or it keeps turning clockwise... push the right side of the trim repeatedly until the turning stops The IR transmitter Currently touted as the world's smallest remote control chopper, this marvel of micro technology will flatter even the crummiest of pilots thanks to an auto stability system that makes woka-woka-ing around in tiddly rooms a doddle. You'll be flying every waking hour. You could even dress up in a gorilla suit and attack yourself, King Kong style. (Yes, we know they were bi-planes but you get the idea). Someone's bound to do it, so it might as well be you. Charge the PicoZ MX-1 Extreme via the IR transmitter 2024 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2024p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2024h.gif http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2024b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2024 If you're into cute critters and ambient mood-lighting we've got just the thing: Mood Beams are colourful little companions that cycle through a kaleidoscope of cool colours and react to music. 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. Series 1: Curious Surprised Silly Shy 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! Series 2: Puzzled Smiley Chillin' Love Struck 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. Series 3: Gloomy Peppy Dizzy Chipper 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. 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 eight different Mood Beams to collect and each cutesy companion sports a unique facial expression that will melt your heart the second you clap eyes on it. 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 Take a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man who does not exist. No, not by perming your hair and wearing tight jeans; by buying this amazing Knight Rider RC Car that talks, flashes and even has a turbo-boost mode! It takes genuine talent to outshine an acting juggernaut like David Hasselhoff. But, unbelievable though it may seem, the Hoff was once upstaged by a car. And it wasn't just any old car, it was KITT, or to give its full title, the Knight Industries Two Thousand. This sleek, customised Pontiac Trans-Am was impervious to attack, could cruise at 300mph and was loaded with hi-tech armaments. It could even talk, albeit in an incredibly camp, condescending voice. And now, thanks to your hairy-chested friends at the Firebox Foundation, you can own a fully-functioning, R/C version of one of rubbish TV's greatest vehicles. The Hoff not included The Knight Rider R/C Car doesn't have a molecular bonded shell, and it can't leap through the air (unless you throw it). It does, however, travel forwards, backwards, left and right, and boasts a 'turbo-boost' function. It also emits that familiar whooshing sound and features a working red sensor on the hood. Best of all, this tribute to an 80s legend talks when you hit a button on the transmitter: 'I am KITT, whom you may regard as the voice of the Knight 2000.' Remote Control As soon as you get behind the wheel (well fiddle with the transmitter) of this iconic vehicle the Knight Rider memories will come flooding back: Michael's unfeasibly tight jeans, Devon's plummy voice, April's incredible set of *ahem* wrenches and that pulsating theme music. In fact, this beautifully built R/C car is so evocative you might be tempted to buy an ill-fitting leather jacket, get a perm and cruise the highways fighting crime. Or maybe not. With whispers of a new series of Knight Rider in the pipeline, there's never been a better time to make a total Hasselhoff out of yourself. Whether you're a fan of the show or you just love everything to do with the Hoff (and who doesn't?), buying a Knight Rider R/C Car is your civic duty. After all, how else will you champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless and the powerless in a world of criminals who operate above the law? Exactly! 1963 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1963p.gif http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1963h.gif http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1963b.gif http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1963 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 flying round a farm scaring chickens off a barn sounds like your thing, then this hilariously frenetic game is for you. If not, may we suggest you go back to playing highbrow games like Hungry Hippos. Have you ever fancied fending off a dive-bombing Dick Dastardly-style character? Probably not, but you will when we tell you how incredibly hilarious Loopin' Louie is. And no, you won't have to join Vulture Squadron, find medals for Muttley or go anywhere near one of Clunk's contraptions. What you will have to do, however, is stop Loopin' Louie scaring chickens off your barn by furiously walloping a plastic lever. Confused? You should be because this mindless masterpiece is even sillier than fast-paced classics such as Hungry Hippos and Mr Mouth. And that's saying something! The idea is to protect your chickens (well okay, plastic discs) from an insane Terry Thomas-esque aviator. Allow us to elaborate: a battery-powered motor rotates a boom arm with a little plastic plane on the end. So far, so surreal. Each player controls a lever, which is used to bash the out-of-control plane away from the chickens balancing on their barn roof. The last player with any chips (sorry, chickens) remaining wins. Simple as that. We know it sounds childish and inane - and it is. But believe us, once you've had a go you'll be unable to stop playing because Loopin' Louie is seriously addictive, especially if you and your mates have downed a few pre-flight shandies. Granted, frantically bashing a lever doesn't require much skill but a well-timed hit will send Louie into manic spins and loops (and hopefully into someone else's barn). And if you whap the plane really hard, it sometimes stands vertically for a few agonizing seconds before swooping into an opponent's farmyard. But beware: slamming your lever too hard can actually knock off your own chickens. And there's nothing worse than losing a game of Loopin' Louie. Well there is, but right now we can't think of it. So chocks away and get ordering before this brilliant little game flies off the shelves and crashes into the barn marked 'Out of Stock'. 1390 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1390p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1390h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1390b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1390 You can't take your computer to bed (well okay you can) but you can still wake up to internet radio with this plug and play Wi-Fi alarm radio that gives instant access to over 6000 stations from around the globe. It even streams audio files from your PC and doubles up as a speaker for your MP3 player. Pure ear candy! Wake up to the world! Internet radio rules. In fact it's beginning to make regular radio look rather passé. But who can be bothered lugging their computer around the house in order to listen to all those lovely stations? Not us, and especially not in the morning. That's why we love the Tangent Quattro WiFi Alarm Radio. This chic, idiot-proof radio links to any wireless network, giving instant access to over 6000 radio stations from around the world. You don't even need to turn on your computer or pay any subscription fees. Thousands of global stations available! Better still you can search for your global ear-candy by location and genre - from Australia to Azerbaijan, rock to reggae, Brazil to Belgium, classical to country. And you can wake up to a bloke from Bondi Beach one day, or some Taiwanese traffic expert the day after that. (Well, you never know). Snooze button The point is the world is your oyster. And station surfing is almost as much fun as actually listening. (Although those German stations really should lay off the Hasselhoff tracks). As well as giving access to the wonderful world of internet radio, the plug and play Quattro can wirelessly stream the audio files trapped on your computer, and it will even queue playlists. What's more you can plug in your MP3 player and use this gorgeously-built box of tricks as a stand-alone speaker. Stream music from your computer! Needless to say, all of the above would be pretty useless if the Quattro didn't cut the mustard in the sound department, so thank goodness it does. In fact, its 3" driver is capable of producing some seriously crisp sonics. Even the aforementioned Hasselhoff tracks sounded amazing during our exhaustive trials. With its incredible list of features it's easy to forget that the Quattro is also an alarm clock with a snooze function. And believe us, foreign voices and faraway stations are far more effective waker-uppers than regular alarms. Speaking of waking up, it's about time you did - to the amazing Tangent Quattro WiFi Alarm Radio. Available in different colours (Back row): White, Walnut.(Front row): Black, Red 1889 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1889p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1889h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1889b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1889 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! Impressive...most impressive! 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. Let R2D2 upload files to your computer! 1GB 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! Cool Star Wars icons for your desktop! Series 1 For the Series One Collection you can choose from Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Imperial Stormtrooper and R2-D2, but if you've got any sense at all you'll order all of 'em. In fact owning every Star Wars Mimobot available isn't just inevitable... it is your destiny. And remember, the Force will USB with you. Always. Series one collection...pop off the tops! Series 2 Plugging in Star Wars-themed USB memory sticks ain't like dusting crops - it's far more entertaining! So thank goodness a new batch has just crash-landed here on Fireboxooine. Depicting some of the coolest characters in the galaxy, Series 2 Mimobots are preloaded with even more exclusive content and they're ideal for storing and transporting data. Choose from Princess Leia in all her bagel-headed glory; Han Solo, complete with trademark arrogant smirk (and inexplicable Beatles moptop); Luke Skywalker in Rebellion pilot garb and last, but by no means least, Boba Fett, the only bounty hunter to backchat Lord Vader and (briefly) live to tell the tale, resplendent in his battle-scarred Mandalorian armour. L-R: Boba Fett, Han Solo, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker 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 Avoid any smash, bang, wallop when arranging bottles and cans in the fridge with these nifty little rubber wedges that keep beers, vino and pop in neat, space-saving formations. We see loads of kitchen-related products on our travels. Sadly most of 'em fall into the 'as-much-use-as-a-concrete-parachute' category. But once in a while we stumble across something that genuinely impresses. Step forward the ingenious Wine Wedge. Stack 'em high! Ridiculously simple yet practical beyond belief, this nifty little product is brimming with 'why-didn’t-I-think-of-that' factor, and is set to become a must-have item for anyone who puts bottles and cans in the fridge. And that means you! As you can see, the concept behind the Wine Wedge is so basic it barely needs explaining. But for anyone who failed elementary physics, we will anyway. Basically this rubber wedge has been created to help stack bottles and cans in neat, space-saving formations, in either the fridge, cupboard or on any flat surface. See, we said it was simple. Make a wine sandwich - kind of... The idea is to bung the wedge under the lowest possible flank of a bottle/can and then start stacking. You can use a single wedge for stacking against a wall, or a pair of wedges to create a sturdy pyramid of bottles or cans. Think of it as a virtually invisible wine rack. With just two Wine Wedges you can safely stack 6 wine bottles or 10 beer bottles. Wine Wedges also work on rung-style fridge shelves. Brilliant! Moulded to the bottle curve If you've ever tried stacking more than a couple of bottles in the fridge you should already be sold on the Wine Wedge concept. After all, everyone has experienced a 'smash, bang, wallop' moment when reaching for the butter or searching for the sausages. And if any of you tightwads out there are thinking of creating your own wedges, don't. Wine Wedges are precision-engineered from high-quality rubber and their sloping edges have been specifically designed to secure curvy objects. So don't delay, hurry up and get ordering. Your fridge will be eternally grateful. 1743 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1743p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1743h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1743b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1743 Collectable art toys have collided with a secret online universe in the shape of UBFunkeys - cute little USB-friendly creatures that can be connected to your computer in order to unlock the world of Funkeytown. Virtual genius! "Take me to Funkeytown!"(Scratch UBFunkey and Hub) Are you into extremely cool, collectable figures with a designer edge? Do you own a computer? If the answer is 'yes' and 'yes' (and it should be because you're gawping at this page) you need to get with the UBFunkeys. Yes, we know they look like highly collectable designer art toys - and they are. But these cute little vinyl creatures are not only collectable, they're connectable. And by that we mean they can be connected to a computer where they can explore Funkeytown, the virtual world where UBFunkeys live and play. UBFunkeys functional feet! The idea is to get started with the UBFunkey Starter Set. As well as two regular UBFunkeys this contains a large USB-friendly UBFunkey that acts as your hub to Funkeytown. Each time you connect a new UBFunkey to the UBFunkey Hub you unlock a new zone containing new games and puzzles. The more UBFunkeys you collect the more zones you can explore. And the rarer the UBFunkey, the more crucial the zone it unlocks. Lotus / Deuce Starter Set But that's just the tip of the virtual iceberg because Funkeytown is in a right old mess and it needs your help. A disaster has caused the town's portal system to malfunction. And to make matters worse, the villainous Master Lox has locked several portals and sent his evil henchmen out to rob the UBFunkeys. By completing various missions, avoiding the Henchmen and collecting crystals you can help defeat the resident evil-doer and restore order to Funkeytown. Play games in the virtual gameroom! If you're worried that Funkeytown sounds a little manic, worry not. Along the way you can earn coins to buy items for your 'crib' and show it off online to fellow UBFunkey fans. And the items you 'win' are themed to match your UBFunkey. So if you have a skeleton-themed UBFunkey, you might get a bone chair as a reward. There are various UBFunkey Tribes available. Each Tribe has 3 different types of UBFunkey ranging from 'common' to 'rare' to 'very rare'. You can select which Tribe to buy but you never know which type of UBFunkey you are going to get - and that's what makes collecting them such fun. If all this sounds madder than a bunch of interactive creatures from Funkeytown, it is. It's also one of the most immersive universes we've ever dipped into, as there are all kinds of villains, heroes, gems, ghosts, strange lands and secret portals to discover. But the only way into Funkeytown is via a few UBFunkeys. So hurry up and hit Buy before the whole world starts collecting and connecting. It's time to get UBFunkey! Normal UBFunkeys: UBFunkeys: Wave 1 Vroom Boggle Scratch Twinx Bones Deuce Xener Lotus NEW Funkiki Sol Webley Nibble Flurry Rare UBFunkeys: UBFunkeys: Wave 1 Vroom Boggle Scratch Twinx Bones Deuce Xener Lotus NEW Funkiki Sol Webley Nibble Flurry Very Rare UBFunkeys: UBFunkeys: Wave 1 Vroom Boggle Scratch Twinx Bones Deuce Xener Lotus NEW Funkiki Sol Webley Nibble Flurry 1804 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1804p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1804h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1804b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1804 Why get in a tizz making decisions when you can let an Unazukin do it for you? These impossibly cute little yes/no dolls answer your questions with a nod or shake of the head. Life changing? No. A craze in the making? Yes. Q: Am I the fairest ofthem all? Experts reckon modern living affects your ability to make decisions. And they might be right - we can't decide. The point is we're always having to choose between yes, no and maybe. Annoying, yes? Thankfully our good friends in Japan have created Unazukins - impossibly cute little collectable dolls that help you make decisions by responding to your questions with a nod or shake of the head. Simply ask a question ("Am I staggeringly attractive/Is Hedgehunter going to win the 12:10 at Steepledown?/Does my bum look big in this?") and Unazukins will answer with a yes (one nod), a definite yes (two nods), a no (one head shake), or a definite no (double head shake). Q: Do you know the wayto Amarillo? Looking like Russian dolls with a cartoony twist, Unazukins are said to be wise fairies that live under big mushrooms in the woods (pint of whatever the makers are drinking, please). Dodgy mythology aside, these pocket-sized sages make ideal desktop companions ("Shall I float the company for £100 billion?") and pretty nifty pencil case pals ("Do I look silly talking to you during my final PhD exam?"). If you're reading this and wondering whether Unazukins are going to be the next big thing, the answer is an emphatic yes. These grinning yes/no dolls are already huge in trendsetting Japan. And because Unazukins are randomly packed you never know which one you're going to get, so collecting them is half the fun. Whether you're using your Unazukin to predict the footie results, settle a bet, decide whose round it is, or simply adorn your desk, we guarantee you'll be unable to resist popping a question every time you clap eyes on that adorable little face. The only question left is this: do you want to be part of the Unazukin phenomenon? Double nod? We'll take that as a yes! 1707 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1707p.gif http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1707h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1707b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1707 Dogs and cats are old hat, so why not go completely prehistoric in the pet department with a stunningly hi-tech baby dinosaur? Pleo is a completely autonomous, all-seeing, all-doing robotic creature that develops its own personality according to the way it is nurtured. Totally Jurassic! Dinosaurs were so dim-witted they didn't even have the brains to duck when that humungous asteroid smashed into the Earth. That's why we were sceptical when we heard about a highly intelligent prehistoric plaything called Pleo. We needn't have worried because this unbelievably cute little Camarasaurus is one of the most amazing robotic pets we've ever seen, and we've seen 'em all. Emotions: Happy and curious Playful andlively Scared and surprised Sad andvexed Rechargable battery Unlike other interactive creatures, Pleo is completely autonomous and totally unique. It explores its environment without any help from a controller, moves organically, interacts with its owner and expresses emotions based on its life experiences. It's just like owning a living, breathing creature. Incredible! Awareness: Senses Drives Communication Pleo's training leaf Pleo starts life as a hatchling and develops his own personality, habits and moods based on the time he spends with you. You'll be smitten the second this charming little critter opens its eyes, adjusts to the light and enjoys its first stretch. Pleo's natural disposition is happy and curious but his emotions change according to the way you interact with him. He might be playful and lively after a tug-of-war, scared and surprised during his first few days or sad and forlorn if you ignore him. He'll even limp if he's hurt and yawn when his rechargeable battery is low. Evolution: Hatchling Infant Juvenile Pleo Battery and Charging Station As Pleo becomes more aware of his surroundings he'll grow in confidence and start to display his abilities - and what abilities! With over 100 gears, 14 motors and a mega-sophisticated sensory system, including light, sound and motion sensors, Pleo can see, hear, touch and detect objects, move with incredible fluidity and even communicate by honking in dinosaur language (well that's what it sounds like to us). If you've ever fancied raising a pet but can't be bothered with all that pooping and feeding business, Pleo is perfect. So forget about self-obsessed cats, drooling dogs and do-nothing goldfish. There's a new pet in town and its name is Pleo! Whats inside Pleo: a) Infrared Interrupter b) Infrared Transmitters and Receivers c) Colour Camera d) Front Speaker e) Chin Touch Sensor f) Head Touch Sensor g) Binaural Microphones h) Ground Sensors i) Front Leg Sensor j) Shoulder Touch Sensor k) Tilt and Shake Sensors l) NiMH Rechargeable Battery m) Rear Leg Sensor n) Rear Touch Sensors o) Force Feedback Sensors p) Rear Speaker 1867 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1867p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1867h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1867b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1867 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 Rediscover the music trapped on your old tapes with this ingenious gizmo that allows you to play and convert audio cassettes on your PC. Simply install the PlusDeck in a spare slot and pump up the jam! (Or something like that). Audio cassettes were great in their day, weren't they? Taping stuff off the radio, compiling party mixes, C60s, C90s, er, reeling in mangled tape using a pencil, forgetting what side you were supposed to be rewinding, accidentally recording over your favourites…actually, on second thoughts, tapes were a bit rubbish. The trouble is you've probably got several boxfuls of cassettes filled with precious recordings languishing in the cupboard. And that's why you need the ingenious Plus Deck. This back to the future bit of kit is a full logic, front-loading cassette deck that can convert, edit and play tapes on your PC. Once you've hooked up the Plus Deck you can rediscover the music and sounds you grew up with in MP3 format, archive your collection, or simply use it to play tapes on your computer. It really is amazing what you find on old cassettes - we've already discovered the top 40 countdown from 1984 (complete with Richard Skinner informing the nation that 99 Red Balloons is still number one), a 2Unlimited mix (interrupted by someone saying 'testing, testing' then belching) and a recording of Granny Firebox prattling on about the blitz. And that was just from one C90! Next up, we're going to convert all our audiobooks and Learn German tapes that have been collecting dust for the past decade. Ooh, ja! Easily installed in any spare 5.25" bay of your computer, the idiot-proof Plus Deck is packed with user-friendly features and the conversion software is a doddle to suss. It even boasts auto reverse so you can play both sides of the tape without ejecting it. Once you start converting you'll be totally hooked. And when you eventually run out of tapes to digitize, you can bet your wonky spools that friends and relatives will come a knocking with their collections. So hurry up and get ordering - you won't have to stretch your fingers to press 'rec' and 'play' simultaneously, just hit the Buy button. Sound! 1700 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1700p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1700h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1700b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1700 Who'd have guessed that being a flasher could be so entertaining? It is when you wear this battery-operated T-shirt, because your chest becomes a pulsating graphic equaliser that reacts to the music around it. When we first heard about a T-shirt called the T-Equaliser we half expected to see a garment depicting a moody looking Edward Woodward (youngsters, get Googling). But no, the T-Equaliser gets its name from the fact it has a whacking great graphic equaliser across its chest. Illuminating But it's not some ironed-on picture of a classic LED equaliser (like the ones Capri drivers favoured back in the Harry Bigbutton 80s). No, this particular equaliser is of the electro luminescent variety, and it actually reacts to the music it 'hears'. How? Well a clever little mini battery pack is hidden in a pocket just inside the hem. This powers the gleaming LEDs on the equaliser. Clever, eh! Looking flash Rendering every other 'look at me' T-shirt utterly obsolete, the T-Equaliser is the ultimate in clubwear.Forget about sweary shock Ts and retro schlock Ts, this eye-catching shirt is guaranteed to mesmerise fellow clubbers and pubbers as it illuminates and moves in time to the music. We've noticed that the T-Equaliser goes mad to that 'uncha-uncha-uncha' cacophony favoured by clubbers, but it also seems to like metal and the (cranked up) theme to Father Dowling Investigates. The darker the venue and the louder the music, the better. We donned our T-Equalisers for a night out and lost count of the people who asked where we got them. Of course, we said Firebox. And so will everyone else, so get ordering and pump up the volume before it's too late. 1458 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1458p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1458h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1458b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1458 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 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! New: Wash-O-Matic 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 Create percussive pandemonium of Keith Moon proportions and indulge in a bit of crash, bang, wallop with these ingenious electronic drumsticks. Bash them against any surface or play 'air' drums in order to blast out different drum noises and jam along to the pre-recorded tune. Q: What do you call someone who hangs out with musicians? A: A drummer. Yes, we know that's not particularly funny but it illustrates the gulf between tub thumpers and the rest of the musical community. Of course some of the criticism levelled at skinbashers is perfectly justified. Remember, we are talking about people who bash things with sticks. And for every Keith Moon there's always a Luke (Bros) Goss or Whatsername Corr to add impetus to the drummers are dimbos lobby. Indeed, some drummers are so inept they make the Duracell Bunny look like Buddy Rich! That's why we thought we'd whack some much needed credibility into the world of crashes, splashes, toms and flamadiddles with Rock Beat Drumsticks. These ingenious electronic sticks represent a huge advance in the field of pretending to play the drums, as you don't need an accompanying drum kit to start knocking out a few funky beats. That's because Rock Beat Drumsticks feature nifty built-in speakers that blast out a variety of drum sounds every time the rubber tips hit a surface or strike the air with anything more than a tap. Nifty buttons change the sound from snare drum to tom-tom to crash cymbal, and you can also make a right Ringo out of yourself bashing along to a tune. Better still, bright LEDs within the Rock Beat's durable tips mean you can flail around in the dark. Any more sophisticated and you could join Pink Floyd on stage for an impromptu jam (although you'd probably be bundled off and sectioned in the Rod, Jane and Freddie home for the musically insane before you played your first comedy count-in). Rock Beat Drumsticks are musical must-haves for anyone who's ever pretended to drum along to their favourite ditty, even if it's only the intro to EastEnders. So why not make like a real drummer right now by clicking, no, bashing the 'Add to Cart' button and indulging in some hi-tech crash, bang, wallop! 1162 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1162p.gif http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1162h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1162b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1162 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. Charge up the Freeloaderand a device at thesame time 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. 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. Also available in pink! 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 (connector sold separately) 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 connector (sold separately) 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! Now available in two colours! Freeloader Supercharger For some FreeLoader owners, charging times are vital because they're busy saving the planet, hiking through Sting-approved rainforests and ironing their Al Gore T- shirts. So thank goodness for the FreeLoader SuperCharger. Light as a feather but super-tough, this solar cell will charge your FreeLoader in half the time. Using the velcro straps you can attach it to rucksacks, bikes, tents or, for that solar-powered android effect, wear it on your back. Get in there, sun! Attaches to virtually anything! 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 Say konnichiwa to Momiji, a new generation of über-cool Japanese art dolls. These highly collectable hand-painted friendship figures contain tiny message cards for you to personalise, and they make ideal gifts/desktop companions. Arigato and sayonara. NEW: Momiji dolls designed by Joanna Zhou We're all for blokey dolls but we still believe there's room for a touch of femininity in the world of über-cool collectables. So take a bow and say konichiwa to Momiji Dolls, an impossibly cute collection of message-bearing friendship dolls from the Land of the Rising Sun. Brighten up any desk! Cool as you like and covetable in a way only Japanese toys can be, these hand-painted beauties are set to take over the desks of designer doll fans everywhere. Why? Well for a start Momiji Dolls are beautifully crafted in heavyweight resin. Also, hidden inside every 8cm doll there is a tiny folded card for your own secret message. Forget about x-factor, Momiji Dolls have got awww-factor written all over them. Remove paper Write a secret Be friends forever Best of all each of these dainty little dolls comes with its own unique collectors' card and has its own take on life, so you can give them as gifts to suit specific situations. For example Thank You Momiji believes 'You have a big heart and I send to you many thank yous,' which is very sweet in a cute, lost-in-translation kind of way. Happyhappyhappy thinks 'Always when we're dancing, oh boy, I'm happy, happy, happy!' And that just about sums up the quirky, Tokyo-cool nature of Momiji Dolls. NEW Joanna Zhou Designs (L to R) Pinku, Papillon, Lolita Ideal as desktop companions, Momiji Dolls are already becoming seriously sought after in Japan. And just like sushi, circuit boards and satsumas we think they're going to go global in a big way. NEW Joanna Zhou Designs (L to R) Kitty, Sakura, Kogal We're currently have 6 new Momiji Dolls (Pinku, Papillon, Lolita, Kitty, Sakura and Kogal) all designed by Joanna Zhou. Stay tuned because even more generations are on the horizon and demand is sure to be high. In fact current stocks are limited, so get ordering and start spreading the love, Momiji style. Arigato and sayonara. (L to R) Happyhappyhappy, Dancedancedance, Laughing, Thank You 1821 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1821p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1821h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1821b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1821 Just when you thought ultra-manoeuvrable palm-size IR choppers couldn't get any cooler, in flies this scary looking rechargeable whirlybird that resembles some kind of robo-bug. Complete with glowing eyes, it's enough to make you reach for the nearest rolled-up newspaper! Fits in your hand! What do you get when you cross an ultra-manoeuvrable palm-size infra-red helicopter with an insect? Stumped? You should be because Insecta is unlike any other flying gizmo around. Well okay, technically it's almost identical to the best-selling PicoZ Micro Helicopter. The difference is this sinister-looking whirlybird resembles some kind of alien robo-bug. How cool is that? Glowing eyes With its big glowing eyes, bug-ish legs, LED strobe light, colourful camouflaged body and membranous X-rotors, the rechargeable Insecta looks as if it's just flown out of a sci-fi movie or the twisted mind of a comic book creator. Indeed you might feel like wearing your pants outside your tights every time you take to the skies. Or not. Also available in blue or green! Remote controlled Perfect for indoor flights, this titchy, ready-to-fly gizmo is controlled via a twin channel, wide-beam infra-red transmitter that also serves as a charger for its lightweight lithium battery. Once you get to grips with the controls you'll be conducting flights from the comfort of your desk or sofa every waking hour. It really is hideously addictive. And in terms of insect-related entertainment it makes splatting wasps and watching bluebottles headbutt the window seem positively dull. Constructed from robust polypropylene foam, Insecta is incredibly durable (handy for novices!) and it might even withstand a direct hit from a rolled-up newspaper. Not that you'll need to worry about that because an ingenious auto-stability system makes evading attackers easy. In fact, after a few flights you'll discover that piloting this triumph of micro technology is a doddle. Open the hidden compartment take out the charger cable plug in and charge your Insecta! Whether you're a helicopter fan, an insect fan or you just love mean-looking choppers, we guarantee you're gonna go gaga over Insecta. Pass the bug spray! 2025 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2025p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2025h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2025b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2025 Why settle for boring beer glasses when you can sup from a gorgeous goblet. Each stylish vessel has been skilfully crafted from a recycled beer bottle. How? By cutting away the base, polishing the edges and bonding a base to the neck of the bottle. Sheer glass! NEW Corona goblets! Isn't beer fantastic? Here at Ye Olde Firebox Tavern we think it's the greatest beverage ever invented. Probably. Because although wine is fine and brandy is dandy, nothing hits the spot like an ice cold lager. Almost as important as the amber ambrosia you consume is the vessel from which you choose to sup it. Pub-style lager glasses are pretty dull and generic these days. And you only ever see old-style dimpled pint pots in repeats of The Sweeney. Maybe that's why drinking straight from the bottle is becoming an increasingly acceptable mode du glug (as long as it's not a 3L plastic job). But wouldn't it be great if there was a way to combine drinking from a bottle with drinking from an unusual, high quality glass? Well, guess what? There is! Beer Bottle Goblets are beer bottles that have been skilfully transformed into high quality goblets. And take it from us, drinking from them is an absolute delight. Ay, Corona! Taking recycling to the next level, Beer Bottle Goblets have been crafted from reclaimed Corona, Sol and Grolsch bottles. How? Glass artisans carefully cut away the base, polish the edges and then bond a base to the bottom (or should that be top?) of the bottle to form a robust 'foot'. The result is a gloriously green or crystal clear, satisfyingly sturdy goblet that makes regular beer glasses look about as appealing as an ashtray filled with flat ale and soggy cigarette butts. What's more, the distinctive bottles are design classics, not to mention inspiration icons from three legendary lager brands. It goes without saying that Beer Glass Goblets make superb gifts for alcohol aficionados, but they also look great on display and are guaranteed to generate interest whenever and wherever you use them. So shhtop messing about with gottles of geer and get yourself some goblets of Grolsch, Sol and Corona. Cheers! 1161 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1161p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1161h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1161b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1161 Don't wanna miss a thing? You won't with a Topfield. These Freeview Playback recorders/receivers let you record two channels simultaneously, pause/rewind live TV and record entire series at the touch of a button. There's even a monster 500GB high-res model for total telly addicts. Who says the Sky+ is the limit? TV is the greatest invention ever. That's a rather sweeping statement when you consider some of the other contenders, but you can't watch American Idol and the latest series of Prison Break on an internal combustion engine or a flushing toilet, can you? The New TF5810: Stylish channel button! In fact TV is now so ridiculously entertaining, with so many fantastic digital channels, it's difficult keeping up with your favourite shows. Yes, you can invest in a Sky+ box but you have to keep paying for that even after you've shelled out for the unit itself. So wouldn't it be great if you could do all that live pause/rewind/ one-touch recording malarkey without reaching for the Sky? You can with a Topfield Freeview Playback box. These ingenious gizmos are essentially twin Freeview digiboxes and multifunctional hard drives in one. So as well as receiving loads of spectacularly captivating digital channels you can do all those fancy-pants Sky+ tricks without any subscription fees or unsightly dishes. Think of it as Freeview+. Go on... pause and rewind TV! Using a Topfield you can pause/rewind live TV and record two channels at the same time whilst watching two others simultaneously (picture within a picture-style). Perfect if you need to pop out for a cuppa or watch that wonder goal again and again. And you won't have to agonize over which clashing shows to record; simply record them both at the same time. Amazing! If you're a real telly addict (and who isn't?), you can invest in the gobsmackingly impressive Topfield TF5810. As well it's ability to upscale* broadcasts to a high resolution image, this feature-rammed box of tricks has a whopping 500GB memory - that's over 250 hours, so you can record stacks of movies, loads of series and store an immense backlog of shows. The New TF5810 and the TF5800 Aluminium The TF5800 Black Panther Limited Edition If that doesn't impress, try this for size: every Topfield machine allows you to record and link entire series. All you do is hit a couple of buttons and every episode of your favourite show will be recorded. Just think, an entire season of Jeremy Kyle in the bag without bunking off work. It's like being in charge of your own fully-customisable TV station. Sounds good? You betcha, because an optical digital audio socket delivers Dolby Digital output for amazing quality sound. Topfields can also be connected to your PC via USB 2.0. As well as periodically upgrading software this allows you to transfer stored TV shows to your PC so that you can burn them to DVD. You can also transfer downloaded MP3 files from your PC onto the Topfield's hard disk for viewing on your main telly. Bye, bye, social life! TF5800:2 CAM slots We guarantee these user-friendly boxes will totally revolutionise your TV-watching life. Never again will you utter 'There's nothing on' or 'I think the tracking's out.' Speaking of which, you can start making room for a Topfield by chucking your VCR in the bin. Topfields are also Pay TV compatible, so you can take advantage of the Des Lynam-endorsed services offered by Setanta Sports, which include football, rugby, boxing and various other sporting events. The Sky+ might be the limit, but a Topfield's capabilities are truly infinite. * Upscaling is a process that mathematically matches the pixel count of the output of a standard or non-hi-def signal (such as standard DVD) to the physical pixel count on an HDTV, which is typically 1280x720 (720p) or 1920x1080 (1080i). But if you're geeky enough to be reading this you already knew that, didn't you? Topfield 5810 Features: Topfield 5800 Features: 1202 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1202p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1202h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1202b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1202 They won't obliterate castle walls or settle sieges, but our desktop Trebuchets and Ballistas are more than capable of causing mayhem in the office. What's more, assembling your ultra realistic wooden thingy flinger is almost as satisfying as watching it sling its payload at the boss. NEW Catapult Those ancient types sure knew a thing or two about nasty weaponry. Battering rams, flails, walloping great battle axes; even today the thought of squaring up to one of these deadly bits of hardware is enough to make you wince. But for real ouch-that-hurts flinging power, history tells us that the mighty Trebuchet, Ballista and Catapult were in a class of their own. Ballista So thank goodness these awesome projectile-chuckers are making a comeback in the form of our delightfully vindictive Desktop Warfare Kits. As you may have surmised, these build-em-yourself wooden weapons are not quite as devastating as their full-sized counterparts, but they're considerably more amusing as they can be used to fling soggy bits of squished-up tissue and other office detritus at annoying colleagues. Also, each smart masterpiece looks totally innocuous sitting by your computer - perfect for sneak attacks. Trebuchet Best of all you get to assemble your weapon of mass distraction, which makes scoring a direct hit even more satisfying. Consisting of various pre-cut, pre-drilled wooden components, slings, strings and other quality things, Desktop Warfare Kits are beautifully engineered scale models of genuine weapons used by ancient thugs in times gone by. Not that you'll be worrying about historical accuracy when you're preparing to unleash hell (well a few bits of chewing gum) on an unsuspecting workmate. If you build it, they will run Although they are blasts from the past, Desktop Warfare Kits are infinitely more effective than flipping gum with a ruler or boinging rubber bands at the boss. And in the infantile but never-ending intra-office arms race, effective weaponry is everything. So what are you waiting for? At our signal, hit Buy. Thou knoweth it maketh sense! Some assembly required 1767 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1767p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1767h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1767b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1767 This USB-friendly version of Bop It - the hysterically addictive gizmo that orders you to manipulate its extremities in time to an increasingly frantic beat - lets you download loads of different ditties and voices. You can even record your own orders. You won't know whether to laugh or cry! Bop It is the fist-bitingly addictive, follow-the-leader-style music game that orders players to manipulate its extremities in time to an increasingly frantic beat. It's a bit like trying to play advanced high-speed pat-a-cake whilst listening to shout-outs from an irritating DJ on steroids. Hysterical! But, oh, how that smarty-pants voice and jolly music grates, especially after ten million goes. Enter the all-new Bop It Download. Microphone The clue is in the name because this USB-friendly contraption allows you to download new beats and voices whenever you fancy. Simply hook it up to your computer, get on the Bop It site and start transferring your faves. There are loads to choose from. You can even use your own voice. Just plug the microphone into your computer's audio-in port, launch the software and start recording. Spin it! Flick it! Twist it! Pull it! It goes without saying that a game this nutty brings out the worst in players - some of the orders we've recorded are unrepeatable. And utterly hilarious. First timers will be flabbergasted. 'Twist it, you and*^%ing great $*#*!' Brilliant! Audio lead into headphones/speakers USB into PC Bop it! With I5 difficulty levels and a maximum high score of 1000 (far more challenging than the old 250), this really is the ultimate Bop It. It even lets you 'unlock' new sounds as you score more points, and sometimes issues commands via the lights on its extremities. And if you want to irritate the neighbours you can even hook it up to your stereo speakers and invite your mates round for some rocking good party action. Aargh! USB connection to download more sounds We reckon this bonkers party game is the best Bop It yet. And just like its predecessors you can play alone, with friends or head to head. In fact the only thing you can't do with Bop It Download is resist the temptation to pull imbecilic, Jagger-chewing-treacle-style faces, as you struggle to compete with the beat. Twist it! Pull it! Spin it...Aargh!! 1858 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1858p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1858h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1858b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1858 Playing hide and seek first thing in the morning is no laughing matter, but it's the only way you'll get this bonkers alarm clock to shut up. That's because it leaps off the bedside table and scurries around looking for somewhere to hide. Clocky - the wacky waker-upper! We've seen some bonkers alarm clocks in our time but Clocky has just raised the bar. And that's because this wacky waker-upper leaps off the bedside table and scoots around looking for somewhere to hide when its alarm sounds. No, really! Simple controls Simply set Clocky's snooze button to zero and when the alarm sounds all hell breaks loose as this madcap digital clock scurries away, making random turns and racing from your grasp as it searches for somewhere to hide, beeping and flashing all the way. Think R2D2 on Red Bull crossed with a crazy rooster and you're halfway there. Set up the snooze button Catch the clocky if you're quick enough! Too slow and... Time for hide and bleep! Quite obviously this means you'll have to get out of bed to switch Clocky off. Aargh! It's incredibly obnoxious but seriously effective. And let's face it, getting up in the morning isn't as easy as some people would have you believe. All that up with the lark followed by fifty push-ups malarkey is strictly for weirdos and actors in cereal ads, right? Normal people are incapable of getting out of bed without a bit of comical coercion. Wheels can be disabled if you're lazy! Despite Clocky's annoying scurrying, there's something unfathomably cute about an alarm clock that loves playing hide and seek. That said, all you lazybones who'd prefer not to spend the morning tripping over your p-jams will be pleased to learn that Clocky's wheels can be disabled. But that kinda defeats the object, unless of course you foresee one of those head-like-an-anvil, throat-like-a-camel's-armpit type mornings. Small and cute! With an adjustable snooze timer (can be set between 1-9 mins), Clocky really is an ideal, albeit unsubtle, device for coaxing you out of boboland. And if any of you inveterate sleepyheads are reading this thinking that you'll soon become accustomed to Clocky's routine, think again. This smart little clock is always on the lookout for different places to hide. Under the bed? Behind the door? Beneath the table? That's for Clocky to know and for you to find out! Beep…Beep…Beep…Beep…Beep...Aargh!! 1913 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1913p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1913h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1913b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1913 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 AC power/charger 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: iWear IP230 Ultimate iPod peripheral If you're an iPod movie fan, IP230s are ideal. Specifically designed with 5th generation iPods in mind, these sleek babies draw power from your player's bottom dock connector, eliminating the need for extra attachments, batteries and cables. Slip them on and prepare to be gobsmacked as you gawp at a virtual display equivalent to a 44" screen viewed from 9ft. Connect your iWear IP230 straight to your iPod! iWear AV230 Versatile viewer Perfect for hooking up to portable DVD players, gaming systems and 5th generation iPods, AV230s contain a virtual display equivalent to a 44" screen viewed from 9ft. Seeing is disbelieving! And don't worry if you're a Peter Jackson fan because a rechargeable battery built into the cable provides up to 5 hours of viewing juice. Virtual display equivalent to a 44" screen viewed from 9ft iWear AV920 The big picture Let the games begin! If you're looking for the ultimate big screen experience then look no further than the AV920s. Capable of replicating the effect of a huge 62" screen viewed from 9ft, these versatile specs are compatible with almost any video device - from iPods and portable DVD players to camcorders and gaming systems. Believe us, once you've watched a movie in big, beautiful, crystal clear high resolution 2D and 3D, you'll never want to take your AV920s 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 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 Pointless, maybe; daft, definitely; mesmerising beyond belief? You betcha! Tengu is the USB-friendly face-pulling companion that lip-syncs along to the music, speech and sounds it 'hears'. Ideal for gizmo fans with a tad too much time on their hands. You'll never feel lonely at your desk again! We've seen some amusing attempts at lip-syncing in our time (virtually every Top of the Pops performance in history springs to mind) but Tengu takes the techno-cake. This USB-powered desktop companion sits by your computer making different faces according to its mood. But here's the good bit: Tengu lip-syncs to the music it hears so it looks like its singing along. Daft, eh! Bright LEDs in Tengu's sleek rectangular face respond to any sound, so as well as gurning away to the music you play, this hip little square also moves its lips as you merrily type away. Tengu will even lip sync as you speak (although chatting to a USB peripheral, albeit an uber-stylish one, is not something we'd recommend). Blow on Tengu's face to wake him up Play music and watch him join in Blow on the mic to change his face To activate Tengu simply blow. You heard, blow. Then all you have to do is make some noise. Yes, we know it's all a bit strange but that's the idea. Believe us, once you witness Tengu's cute facial contortions you'll be totally mesmerised. Work? What work? Plug in the USB to your Mac or PC Unlike other USB peripherals Tengu can't make the tea, backup files or even make the day go faster. In fact Tengu doesn't really do that much at all. But seeing as you've got enough time to fritter away the day reading this nonsense, neither do you. It's a win-win scenario any way you slice it. With over 14 different facial expressions, Tengu is infinitely more emotive than your average office bod and is guaranteed to cheer you up every time you clap eyes on it. Of course there are other, more useful ways to employ your USB ports but none of them combine music, miming and dodgy face-pulling. And if that's not reason enough to hit the Buy button we don't know what is. Some of Tengu's many faces. Which one is your favourite? 2063 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2063p.gif http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2063h.gif http://www.firebox.com/pic/p2063b.gif http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=2063 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. Put flower in glass Add your bubbly Enjoy! 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! 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 High five! My name a Borat. Now to please make sexy time with one piece bathing suit as seen in my 2006 hit movie-film, Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. Great success! Jagshemash! My name a Borat. In year 2006 my country send me to United States to make movie-film. Its name Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan. If it not success, I will be execute. Lucky for me is great success. High five! Girls like the Mankini... Sexy yes! And now you can be owning one-piece bathing suit like lime green one I wear when try make sexy time with Pamela Anderson in my hit movie-film. Borat Mankini Swimsuit is exact replica of high fashion Kazakhstan suit I use to cover my khram in movie-film. It official 20th Century Fox product and even have my Borat film logo stitched on back. One size fit all even if you like big can of Pepsi. Is nice! It's all laid out ready for you...go hit the beach! With bathing suit like mine you can play ping-pong, disco dance, enter spitting contest and give as joke present for, how you say, Secret Santa. You can even wear in your pub bar for friends like very much. My son Hooeylewis, brother Bilo, sister Natalya, wives, mistresses, girlfriend and most venerable producer Azamat Bagatov all say I look like strong bear in Borat Mankini Swimsuit - and so will you. Beach ladies will love you and laugh happy-happy if you wear on holiday special time. You can even wear in summer hot to your work on bus, tube or cart horse. Is nice. Keep the crown jewels safe! Firebox friends say Borat Mankini Swimsuit make funny ha-ha joke for all occasion. But sad to hear stocks are limited, so if you want look sexy like Borat you get monies and buy fast. I like, you like! Goodbye! Dziekuje! 1991 http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1991p.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1991h.jpg http://www.firebox.com/pic/p1991b.jpg http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1991