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John P Barker's Blog of Hilarious, Bizarre and Fun Toys

If you are looking for the best, most hilarious, coolest or funnest toys offered on earth, then come and check out my toys blog! Want a toy that is perfectly bizarre, innovative, ingenious, smart, fun? See the toys I have found for you.

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Smokeless Ashtrays: Do They Work And Which Is Best - Product Review

by John P. Barker
The concept of the smokeless ashtray has been around for at least 30 years.  Have the past three decades shown any design improvements?  And more importantly--do they work?

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Spy Glasses Allow You To Read Invisible Messages

by John P. Barker
Want to look really good while reading a speech off of a blank sheet of paper?  These glasses will allow you to do just that...

As Seen On TV: The Magic Jack - Product Review

by John P. Barker
We've all seen the commercial for the Magic Jack--an inexpensive USB device that can be used to make telephone calls via the Internet.  But does it work?

Tractor Beams: Now a Reality

by John P. Barker
For decades science fiction fans have been exposed to the theory of the tractor beam, a device that can tug another object through space--sort of like a spaceship's version of a tow cable.  Researchers have now succeeded in creating this device... on a very small scale.

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Want to Own the Most Powerful Action Figure Ever Made????

by John P. Barker

Question: How much power can an action figure with zero points of articulation have?

Answer: Unlimited.

Moon Dough Is Not Just For Eating

by John P. Barker
Ever eaten Play Doh?  If so, you know that the flavor loses it's special tang when it dries into a bright blue brick.  Now we have Moon Dough... which claims to never dry up.  And I wonder if it'll hold the flavor...

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Rock-Paper-Scissors... All In a Glove

by John P. Barker
Here's that excuse you've been looking for to play with yourself in public...

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A Real Lightsaber? Not Quite. But It Can Fry Your Face Off!

by John P. Barker
I've wanted a real lightsaber since I was 12-years-old...  until a few minutes ago, when I realized I would fry my eyes out...

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Disney's Tron Sequel Inspires Cutting Edge Toys

by John P. Barker
Disney unveils a line of toys that combine old-school fun with new technology.

Is That Music Coming Out of Your Butt?

by John P. Barker
I never thought the word "subwoofer" would be associated with something like this...

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