Tag: toy

New details have emerged including an in-depth behind the scenes video of the slot car track created for Audi Canada I posted last October. This video follows David Beattle, owner of Slot Mods USA who was in charge of building the elaborate track for Audi. I especially enjoyed the in-depth look at the craftsmanship of every little piece of the track including the thought process behind it. The hidden Quattro in the shed was also a great “car aficionado” easter egg. View the original slot car video here.

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Looking for that last minute gift for that little racer? I found this pretty sweet Lamborghini LP670 SV toy that might be what you had in mind. Powered by an electric motor, this car is able to reach a top speed of about 2.5 kph depending on the drivers weight. The vehicle also comes with working LED headlights and horn. Perhaps a street race is in order with the BMW M3 car I posted a couple of years back?

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Toy company Takara is back with their Alternity line of Transformer toys, this time collaborating with Super GT race series to release “updated” version of their Nissan GT-R (R35) transformer in two liveries. The two liveries just happened to be two of my favorites: the Motul scheme and the Calsonic scheme. Unfortunately there aren’t any good pictures of the toys but I did find a shop that are taking pre-orders for a whopping $115 USD + shipping. Still it beats getting a Misuoka Orochi transformer.

Audi teams up with Canadian agency Zulu Alpha Kilo ti creates a 20′ x 7′ slot car track to show off Audi’s Quattro system. Zulu Alpha Kilo set up the track in downtown Toronto where business men/business women could drive the slot cars using an iPad controller an set a lap time on experiencequattro.ca

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I’m not sure how many people spotted this during the Olympics but there were people controlling Mini RC Mini Coopers to bring back javelins, hammers, discuses and shot puts to Olympians during the games. Pretty neat stuff!

Leave it up to the Japanese to create a homemade Transformer that actually transforms! Obviously no small feat, the robot is able to drive, transform, walk and dance. What’s more surprising is that the creator wasn’t able to upload a high quality version than 360p…

Hitting 100 mph isn’t an easy feat for some cars but this little RC car is capable of just that. Traxxas makes the electric XO-1 and comes fully assembled right out of the box. Unfortunately it costs $1,100 and requires the use of an iPod or iPhone to unlock its top speed. It’s embarrassing to think this RC is more capable than half of the cars I see on Edmonton’s streets.

Source: Geekologie

Apparently Robert wanted a Lamborghini Aventador but didn’t want the real deal so he spent 500 hours slaving over a 1/8th scale version. Unlike other modelers, Robert used nearly $2.7 million dollars worth of exotic materials and jewels. What the hell?

Source: Geekologie

The ultra cool and ultra hip Volkswagen T1 camper van still enjoys a popular following since its introduction in 1962. Lego will be releasing a detailed model of the iconic van on October 1st this year. If you think the outside is impressive, wait till you see the inside.

Your prayers have been answered! Fans of both Transformers and the Misuoka Orochi can now get their very own…Misuoka Orochi Transformer toy. Although I love transformers, I’m scratching my head right now wondering if there is really a demand for this thing.