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The DJI Phantom Aerial turns your GoProinto a fully-functional UAV drone. Simply charge the LiPo battery, mount your GoPro camera, install 4-AA batteries in the remote transmitter, and then you're ready to film. Product page. Continue reading for two videos and more information.

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The Sega Genesis was released in the North America on September 15, 1989 - after a soft release during August 1989 in NYC and Los Angeles, with the suggested retail price of $189.99, $10 less than originally planned, and also $10 less than the competing TurboGrafx-16. Today, a factory sealed launch day console will cost you $1899.99 or more on eBay. Continue reading to see more toys and gadgets from your childhood that are worth a lot now.

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With the popularity of monster-themed movies and television shows, it was only a matter of time until a toy manufacturer unveiled a line of presidential action figures that fit this category. In this series, you'll find "seven different presidents as the monsters from Universal's iconic horror films." Continue reading to see them all.

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NERF's most popular products are Nerf Blasters, which are toy plastic guns that shoot foam darts, which are, among other things: Velcro-tipped in order to stick to Nerf vests, tipped with suction cups designed to stick to smooth surfaces, streamlined to fit in magazines, able to whistle in flight, or a color variation, such as camouflage and glow in the dark. So it's no surprise that some geeks are experts at customizing these blasters. Above, we have a Halo 4-inspired shotgun. Continue reading to see more.

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Buying secondhand toys is one thing, getting a "Knight Rider Becames Robert" monstrosity instead of a real Transformers figure, is another. Unfortunately, that is just one of the many strange knockoffs that are actually being sold. Continue reading to see more.

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Syma's S107 R/C Helicopter is currently being offered at only $25 shipped, originally priced at $129.99. At just 7.5" long, it easily fits in the palm of your hand and is equipped with the latest Gyroscope technology. Product page. Continue reading for a video review and test flight.

Notable features:
  • Ready to Fly, frequencies may vary.

  • Full 3 channels: up, down, left, right, forward, and backward.

  • The transmitter has an alignment trim, a charging and power indicator, a left/right lever and trimmer.

  • Flight range is approximately 30'.

  • A 25-30 minutes charge is equal to 8-12 minutes of flight and recharging takes place via the transmitter or USB cable.
[via Amazon]

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When is a remote controlled car not just something you use purely for entertainment? When you're actually controlling a full-size car, rather than a miniature toy. We've rounded up five awesome full-size remote controlled cars for your viewing enjoyment. Continue reading to see more.

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This incredibly rare LEGO brick is made from 25.65g of solid 14K gold (0.8246 troy oz) and is the same size and shape as the original 2 x 4 LEGO brick. It was originally given to LEGO employees that have worked at the company's Hohenwestedt, Germany factory for 25 years as well as a few special business partners during 1979-1981. Believe it or not, the specimen you see above sold for a whopping $14,449.99. Click here to view the first image in this week's funny autocorrect texts gallery. Continue reading for one of the greatest shows on Earth.

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This LEGO Star Wars kit allows you to build your very own R2-D2 at home. It features front panels that open to reveal a universal computer interface arm and circular saw, two fold-out front spacecraft linkage control arms, a retractable third leg, and a realistic rotating head. Product page. Continue reading for a video preview, more pictures, and additional information.

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There comes a point when you begin to wonder how toy manufacturers in China came up with these names. I mean, does Pikachu really look like a "Pocket Monica" to any of you? Unfortunately, that's probably the most logical action figure name in this gallery. Continue reading to see more.

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