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

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?

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.

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...

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

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...

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

Until now I never had proof that Batman even liked playing golf...

I'm sure when you woke up this morning, the first thought that crossed your mind was, "Where can I get a Bonga?"  Welll, you've come to the right place, my friend.  Read on.

Is it possible to eat food with a lightsaber without frying your face off?  Toy manufacturer Kotobukiya thinks so!