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Air Hogs R/C Hawkeye Helicopter with Built-in Video Camera Gets 26% Reduction to Under $48 Shipped

By Jackson Chung October 16, 2012

Photo credit: Pocket-lint

The Air Hogs R/C Hawkeye Helicopter is currently being offered at just $47.95 shipped, originally priced at $64.99. Unlike similar models, the Hawkeye is “capable of taking clear and steady video recording even while it is flying.” Product page. Continue reading for sample footage from this helicopter’s built-in camera.

3 Notable features:

The camera can capture up to 5-minutes of video (320×240 pixels in full color) or it can take hundreds of photos (640×480).

Its built-in “Steady-Fly” gyro technology and co-axial rotor design make the Hawk Eye very stable and easy to fly.

The Hawk Eye also charges through your computer.The Hawk Eye comes with free access to a unique Air Hogs video editing platform located at airhogs website where you can personalize your video with sound affects, images and text.

[via Amazon]

What Ninjas Use to Drink Their Coffee

By Jackson Chung October 16, 2012

Ever wonder what ninjas use to drink their morning coffee? This geeky heat-sensitive mug of course. At room temperature, all you see is “N is for”, but when you pour in hot liquids, a ninja is revealed. Product page. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a video of the world’s highest basketball shot ever to hit the internet.

Innovative CD Comes with its Own Working Turntable, Lets You Become a DIY DJ

By Jackson Chung October 15, 2012

Forget special and / or limited edition CDs, Canada-based DJ Kid Koala “encourages fans to find their inner child with the toy-like creation which folds up to play a special disc coming along with the CD.” That’s right, after you assemble the turntable and attach a sewing pin, you’ll be able to scratch the disc like a real DJ would. Continue reading for a video and more information.

Red Bull Stratos Jump Recreated with LEGO

By Jackson Chung October 15, 2012

Now that you’ve seen Felix Baumgartner’s actual jump from the edge of space, here’s a geeky 1:350 scale recreation made with LEGO. Yes, the flight capsule boasts an integrated GoPro camera, and the minifig’s parachute was remote-controlled. Continue reading for the video.

This is How They Filmed the Crazy Stadium Scene in Dark Knight Rises

By Jackson Chung October 15, 2012

Did you know that Tom Hardy gained 30-pounds of muscle and studied a number of fighting styles in preparation for his role as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises? If not, continue reading to see how they filmed Bane’s crazy stadium demolition scene in the movie. Continue reading to see more.

You Won’t Believe This Isn’t the Real Haunted Mansion Inside Disneyland

By Jackson Chung October 15, 2012

Yes, a near-exact replica of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion has hit eBay for a hefty $873,000. The entire home was built by a contractor who previously worked with Disney. Unfortunately (or fortunately), you won’t find any of the creepy animatronics inside the home. Continue reading for both an exterior and interior tour.

10 More Funny YouTube Comments

By Jackson Chung October 15, 2012

It’s that time again, time for yet another round of funny YouTube comments. First up, we have someone who finds the MMA fighter in the video is actually stuck in the sumo wrestler’s orbit, rather than strategically circling him. Continue reading to see more.

World’s Geekiest Pacifier Turns Babies Into Men

By Jackson Chung October 15, 2012

Most pacifiers are designed to keep babies quiet, this one turns them into men, or at least give them the appearance of one. As you can probably see, it’s fitted with a fake mustache. Click here to view the first image in this week’s WINS gallery. Continue reading for a rare backstage look at what goes on behind the magic at Disneyland.

12 Extremely Interesting Movie Facts

By Jackson Chung October 15, 2012

Did you know that Robert Downey Jr. accidentally knocked Scarlett Johansson off a sound stage when messing with one of his Iron Man suits? Or, that Michael Myers in Halloween actually dons a modified Captain Kirk mask? If not, continue reading to see twelve more extremely interesting movie facts, plus a rare behind-the-scene looks at the first Iron Man movie.

Top 5 Craziest Ways to Use a Chainsaw

By Jackson Chung October 15, 2012

When is a chainsaw not just something you use for tree felling, limbing, bucking, or pruning? When they’re used to create functional bikes (above), carve sculptures, and more. Continue reading to see the five craziest ways to use a chainsaw.