The latest and the sixth generation aibo, Sony’s companion robot (dog) is finally landing on the U.S. shore. The special First Litter Edition of the autonomous robotic puppy in a limited, all-in-one aibo bundle will include aibo, a 3-year AI Cloud Plan, a fun assortment of aibo toys, plus an individually numbered commemorative dog tag. If you don’t already know, the latest aibo, which also made its appearance at CES 2018, features a new, cloud-connected AI engine and advanced image sensors that enable this robotic pup to learn and recognize faces. Continue reading Sony To Sell Limited aibo Companion Robot In The U.S.
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Bandai Announced Premium Metal Build Evangelion Unit-01 Figure
The iconic mecha, EVA Unit-01, from the cult anime series Evangelion is getting a premium format action figure. Announced last week by Bandai Spirit, this newly designed figure will fall under the brand’s high-end model lineup ‘METAL BUILD’. In addition to the draw of it being premium format, it has another draw here: it is designed and supervised by the original mecha designer of the Neon Genesis Evangelion series, Ikuto Yamashita. Continue reading Bandai Announced Premium Metal Build Evangelion Unit-01 Figure
Check Out This Incredible LEGO RC 1970 Porsche 917K Build By Sariel
Sariel, the person known for whipping incredibly detailed remote control custom LEGO vehicles is back and this time, he made a LEGO RC 1970 Porsche 917K and believe me, this creation easily blast original offerings from LEGO out of water for accuracy. I mean, LEGO Technic set like the Bugatti Chiron accurately recreated the form, but the Technic pieces just made them look a little too ’technical’. Too many crevices and openings here and there. Continue reading Check Out This Incredible LEGO RC 1970 Porsche 917K Build By Sariel
LEGO App-controlled Batmobile Is Now Available, But It Is Not For Everyone
If you are NOT a huge fan of Batman, but adore his rides, then this adorable LEGO 76112 App-controlled Batmobile may appeal to you. I am not totally sold, though because, it is a tad too cute for my liking. I mean, the look is OK, but TBH, I can’t look at it without conjuring the image of Ryu Nakanishi’s armored amphibious tank, the G-5 Mecha, from the iconic Gatchaman anime. It has the same chubby form, but instead of tracks, this cute Batmobile had fat wheels. Continue reading LEGO App-controlled Batmobile Is Now Available, But It Is Not For Everyone
Finally, Iconic Scenes From Empire Strikes Back Gets Its Own LEGO Set
We all know this is coming. I am talking about a LEGO set based on one of the most iconic place and with it, the scenes, that happened in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (Twentieth Century Fox, 1980). Yes. It is the Cloud City. I am not going to lie, I was half expecting a Death Star kind of set with dollhouse-style play set and not just a level of Cloud City. Am I asking for too much? I think not. This place deserved to be the entire Cloud City. Continue reading Finally, Iconic Scenes From Empire Strikes Back Gets Its Own LEGO Set
Watch This LEGO GBC Railway System In Action And Be Mesmerized
This is custom LEGO Technic Railway System, an amazing Great Ball Contraption, created by LEGO enthusiast Akiyuki. It may not look like much, but it really is an amazing work of art. For starter, the trains’ movement are actually independent. Meaning each train is powered by its own motors with no microcomputers or electronic control devices involved. Secondly, while it may look rather sparse, this setup actually contains over 6,000 LEGO elements and it took more than 150 hours to build. Thirdly, it is, well, a Great Ball Contraption. Duh. Continue reading Watch This LEGO GBC Railway System In Action And Be Mesmerized
Mind Blown: 35,000 Bricks Custom LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer
So, you think the LEGO 10030 UCS Imperial Star Destroyer’s 3,000 plus pieces was massive? Well, I guess you and I have seen nothing yet. What you see here is an ginormous LEGO MOC Imperial Star Destroyer called ISD Tyrant, put together by one seriously creative and talented LEGO enthusiast, Matt Benner. Guess how many pieces it is composed of? 35,000. That’s thirty-five freaking thousands – in case you need it in words. Continue reading Mind Blown: 35,000 Bricks Custom LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer
This Rubber Band Version Of Han Solo’s Iconic Sidearm Shoots “Laser”
If you are a huge Star Wars fan who hope Han Solo’s iconic sidearm, the BlasTech Industries DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol, was real, well, we got good news for you. It is real. Well, almost. Slingshot Channel’s Joerg Sprave has made a rubber band version of the weapon used in the film. Now, you must be thinking: how the hell will a rubber band gun ever made anyone’s dream of owning the Han Solo’s blaster come true? It actually can. Continue reading This Rubber Band Version Of Han Solo’s Iconic Sidearm Shoots “Laser”
LEGO Marks The Launch Of LEGO Voltron With 6 Feet Tall LEGO Voltron
Marking the release of the much anticipated LEGO Ideas 21311 Voltron Set, LEGO has commissioned a large scale LEGO Voltron model. But really, just how ‘large scale’ we are talking about here? Well, it is of man-size, alright. It is 6 feet (1.82 meters) of awesomeness, packing over 28,000 LEGO elements, that has some 233 hours in design and construction behind it. Continue reading LEGO Marks The Launch Of LEGO Voltron With 6 Feet Tall LEGO Voltron
Hot Toys Black Panther Shuri, Wakanda Throne And More
Looking to complete your Black Panther collection? Well, then the 1/6th scale collectible figure of Shuri from the Black Panther and the 1/6th Wakanda Throne, both from Hot Toys, are definitely two collectibles you want in your possession. The Shuri collectible figure likeness to the actress, Letitia Wright, is incredible and the throne completes King T’Challa’s setup. Continue reading Hot Toys Black Panther Shuri, Wakanda Throne And More