After months of daily use, the Nothing Ear (3a) left me wondering why most people need pricier wireless earbuds. Its punchy, balanced sound, impressive noise cancellation, adjustable EQ, and dependable battery life outweigh a slightly loose charging case, unremarkable Spatial Audio, and a maximum volume that could be louder.
Would you skate on Godzilla’s face or hang it on the wall? Santa Cruz’s four new decks make that a difficult call, with textured scales, metallic finishes, and foil graphics. Even the grip tape gets a roaring Godzilla, giving you artwork on both sides to worry about scuffing.
Godzilla Minus Zero is giving fans an early IMAX outing on Godzilla Day, but the cinema collectibles deserve a look, too. The lineup includes a full-figure Godzilla popcorn bucket that lets you eat from his back, alongside a swimming Godzilla bucket and a Heat Ray Cup.
The Batmobile shedding its sides to squeeze between buildings is one of Batman Returns’ memorable moments. LEGO recreates that trick in a smaller build, pairing the transforming car with The Penguin’s Duck-mobile. Fans who want the Batmissile without committing to the larger adult set now have another option.
Avengers Tower, the Baxter Building, and the X-Mansion don’t usually share one skyline. LEGO brings them together anyway, along with villain headquarters, Galactus, and the Thanos Copter. There’s even a tiny Spider-Man stopping a train, making this brick-built megacity a Marvel smorgasbord across comics, movies, and series.
At 1:64 scale, working indicators might seem awfully unnecessary. HPI’s latest nano-TTR Mustang has them anyway, along with proportional control and a full-size transmitter. It shares its platform with the earlier models, so existing owners can swap the body instead of buying another complete car.
Two Lamborghini Revueltos, one patch of living-room floor, and someone who insists they’re the better driver. Scalextric’s Supercar Showdown gives you green and purple slot cars, five circuit layouts, and adjustable speed limiters to help keep them on track while you settle that claim.
Going electric doesn’t have to put your clutch hand out of work. Yamaha’s YE-01 Racing Concept keeps a mechanical clutch so riders can fine-tune how power reaches the dirt. Developed with Electric Motion, it brings familiar hands-on control to Yamaha’s ambitions for electric motocross racing.
The camouflage is off, and Jaguar’s Type 01 has kept the imposing look that made its concept worth talking about. Its long, low body has an almost armored movie-car presence. Beneath it, three electric motors deliver up to 1,030 PS, giving the dramatic shape plenty of muscle.
Your screen’s aspect ratio is fine. Tyler Fever’s Ford Festiva really is 10 feet wide, with two working steering wheels, 14 cup holders, and a home AC unit under the hood. The stretched little hatchback even has a wide-load permit for taking that surreal silhouette onto public roads.
Snake’s jungle mission is heading to the turntable, and Metal Gear Solid collectors have another reason to open their wallets. Mondo’s four-record soundtrack release brings the music of Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater to vinyl, complete with exclusive artwork, colored records, and a limited run of just 1,400 copies.
Ever watched a post-apocalyptic movie and wondered how the person guarding the outpost managed to mess up their one job? Outpost Simulator puts you in charge instead, tasking you with building a settlement, keeping survivors happy, and defending against raiders. There’s even a free demo to test your survival skills.