Walkie Bits Redux

Walkie Bits our favorite rhythmically excitable little droids from Japan are now available in the USA for the first time via EBAY for $10-$25.

For those of you who missed our previous coverage Walkie-Bits are programmable mini-robots that can recall patterns of up to 15 digits tapped on their shells and translate them into movements or songs.

More info on Walkie Bits at Time.com.

Flower Can

While not quite the same as picking up some roses on the way home from work the Magic Bean Word Sprout might still score you some points with your significant other.

Also offered: sunflower, mimosa, marigold and more.

unfortunately, custom printing is only available on orders of 5,000 or more units.

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Storm Trooper tours Akihabara

Akihabara News bring us a Storm Trooper led tour of the world famous Tokyo shopping district: Akihabara. Some great pics at the link.

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