Gizmodo: collectibles

Disclaimer: Displaying the Kratos Blade of Chaos Will Not Make You Tough

Adam Frucci — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EDT

Sorry, guys. This fake blade may look badass, but it won't make you a badass.

Instead, this blade, which is cast from zinc aluminum and sits on a handsome wooden stand, will ensure that only women who are attracted to both video game enthusiasts and weapons fetishists will spend any time in your home. And we all know how rare they are.

But hey, if you have $124 that you really need to get rid of, I guess there are worse ways to spend it. [Budk]

M.U.S.C.L.E Men USB Dongles Revive Childhood Memories, Sour Them With Humping

Jack Loftus — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:30:00 EST

I was overcome with nostalgic joy this fine afternoon when I first laid eyes on these M.U.S.C.L.E Men USB dongles (short for Millions of Unusual Small Creatures Lurking Everywhere). The memories! These fleshy pink rubber men, featuring unforgettable names like Muscle Man, Mr. Blocky and Mr. Tea (teacup for a head, duh!), were a staple of my youth. Too bad those fond memories were quickly sullied by the obscene humping end of these USB dongles. Why the Japanese took something as sacred as Kinniukman and turned him into something like this, I'll never know. All I can say is "only in Japan," and then order ten for my desktop. [Geek Stuff For You via Boing Boing Gadgets]

Iron Man and Dark Knight Collectibles Are Super-Detailed Comic Book Hotness

Jack Loftus — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:30:00 EDT

Ok, so the disembodied, interchangeable heads on these super-detailed Hot Toys Iron Man and Batman collectibles are a bit weird, but that's the only downside I can see so far. They're 1/6th-scale, and were on display today at the 2008 Tokyo Toy Show. If you thought Batman sculpt looked cool, just wait until you see his whips.

[Slashfilm]

Life-Size Star Wars Droids Can Speak, Drain Wallets

gizmodo.com — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Sideshow Collectibles stopped just short of encasing Anthony Daniels and Kenny Baker in fiberglass when they created these life-size C-3PO and R2-D2 collectibles. Due out later this year, the authentic figures are powered by lowly AA batteries and have working lights. They also make sounds from the movies and utter the characters' classic catchphrases, like "beep" and "whistle" and "OVER HERE!" All this can be part of your private Star Wars collection for the galaxy-sized price tags of $5,950 for C-3PO and $5,450 for his smaller, quieter counterpart. [Sideshow Collectibles C-3PO and R2-D2]

Mickey Mouse-Themed iPod Nano on Sale in Japan: Dumbo Isn't a Fan

www.gizmodo.com — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:00:14 EDT

Collectors of Disney memorabilia are going to go nuts for this limited-edition Mickey Mouse iPod - if there are any left. There are only 500 of these 2GB Mickey-etched Nanos, which went on sale on March 14 for $293, and come with a rodent-embossed leather case and strap. But why didn't they make it an 8GB model? If you've missed the boat, then keep your eyes peeled on eBay. Personally, I'd rather wait for the Hong Kong Phooey version. – Ad Dugdale

Like Mickey Mouse? LIke The iPod Nano? Read This![Akihabara News]