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Syma's S107G 3.5 Channel RC Helicopter is currently being offered for only $16.89, this week only, originally priced at $69.99. Its metal frame has proven to withstand dozens of crashes, and it charges directly from the controller, which is powered by "AA" batteries. Product page. Continue reading for a video review and more information.

Notable features:

• Stable Flight Characteristics.


• Easy to Fly.


• Great for Beginners.


• Battery Type: Lithium Polymer (LiPO Battery).


• Motor Type: Brushed.

Believe it or not, the McDonalds Happy Meal was not the first instance of providing small toys to children with meals. In Canada, there was something called "Treat of the Week", where a different toy was available free on request each week, and continued after the Happy Meal was introduced in 1979. Happy Meal toys have become increasingly elaborate in recent years. Here are a few of the coolest from the 1980s. Continue reading to see them all.

Nicolas Mee & Co, an Aston Martin Heritage Dealer from West London has unveiled the world's smallest functional Aston Martin: the DB Junior. It's inspired by the legendary Aston Martin DB models of the 1960s and boasts composite coachwork sitting on a sturdy steel box-section chassis, leather or vinyl seats, a wood-rimmed steering wheel and hydraulic disc brakes. Continue reading for a video and more information.

LEGO fans that can't get enough of Marvel's X-Men rejoice! Cuusoo has just unveiled a brand new X-Mansion set that comes complete with an underground Danger Room and mutant minifigs. According to LEGO artists Glen Bricker and DarthKy, "the intent of this project is to campaign Lego and Marvel to produce a Lego set worthy of representing one of the most famous institutions in the history of Comic Books, the X-Mansion." Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Action figure fans who love Star Wars rejoice! Custom action figure maker Sillof has completed his line of "West Wars" toys, and they feature 10 characters from the Star Wars universe, including Darth Vader (Sheriff Akan Vardas) and Luke Skywalker. Click here to view the first image in this week's funny exam answers and school pictures gallery. Continue reading to see all of the figurines.

Little Tikes Cozy Coupe is one toy that many of us grew up with, but now, John Mead has created a life-sized, street legal version. That's right, he spent over 1000-hours and $6500 USD (£4500) building it. Despite looking like a giant toy, this vehicle can achieve speeds of up to 70mph. The car's design, described as "a cross between a Volkswagen Beetle and Fred Flintstone's vehicle", was created by Jim Mariol of Cincinnati-based Design Alliance, who had worked as a designer at Chrysler starting in 1952. Continue reading for a video.

Proto X isn't just a concept, but rather a real gadget that's touted as the world's smallest quadcopter. The 1.8" x 1.8" Proto X is tiny, ideal for indoor flying - and it weighs only four-tenths of an ounce. Bright, built-in LEDs make it easy to see the Proto X in low-light conditions. Product page.

No, this isn't just some toy. The Echo1 M134 MiniGun will set you back a cool $3900 and it's capable of firing plastic pellets at a rate of 'several thousand rounds per minute'. According to OhGizmo, "this battery-powered, hip-mounted, 35-lbs monstrosity fires its rounds at 390fps, fast enough to pierce through glass tubing." Continue reading for a video and more information.

Syma's S107C is currently being offered for only $35.68 shipped, today only, originally priced at $99.99. The new S107C is equipped with all the awesome features of the S107 but includes an additional spy camera, which can take videos and photos during flight. Product page. Continue reading for a video review and more information.

Notable features:

• No Assembly required, Ready To Fly! Equipped with the latest Gyroscope technology. Incredible Video!


• Suitable for indoor flying only.Suitable for ages 14+. Flight Range : Approx. 30 Ft. FCC and CE Approval.


• Essential Spare Parts....just in case.

Whether it be Politic Pat, Spider-Man with guns, or dogs that look like ostriches, there are some extremely weird knockoff toys out there that make absolutely no sense. Unfortunately, things only get weirder from here. Others include: Spook Chasers, Titanic Legend, and more. Continue reading to see them all.