Gizmodo: replica

Full-Scale, Customizable Lunar Lander Replica For Sale

Rosa Golijan — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST

What I want right this moment is a sleek spacesuit and $89,000 so that I can order myself this custom Lunar Lander replica and pretend to be an adventurous spacegirl. No nasty astronaut ice cream for me though, thanks.

Geez. These modules are full-scale, custom-everything, and can be based on specific Apollo missions. I really don't think I've wanted a toy this much since the first Lego Mindstorms set. [Space Toys via Geekologie]

If I Had One Million Dollars I Wouldn't Build This Awesome Batmobile Replica

Jesus Diaz — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:30:00 EDT

I have to admit that this $1 million 700hp Batmobile, built over a 1973 Lincoln Continental chassis, looks amazing. Even without seeing its interior, which apparently is loaded with gadgets, from rear-view cameras to a plasma TV.

However, if I had $1M I would rather buy other things, like a house, 200,000 Shake Shack burgers, or a green dress. Or, if I was living in Sweden—like the crazy Swede who made it—I would buy a kick ass sailboat to take my friends around, and fish out mackerels. [Bilfeber via Geeky Gadgets via Dvice]

Face Adventure Sitting Down in Kirk's Captain Chair Replica

Adam Frucci — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:40:00 EDT

We told you about this last fall, but now the details are official and the release is imminent. Yes, now you can sit in your living room on Kirk's chair, boldly watching TV and eating chips.

Some bad news: initially set to be released for $1,000, the actual price now looks to be a much-worse $2,200. But hey, it makes Kirk sounds! In any case, this is a near-exact replica of Kirk's captain chair from the original series, so if you're that into it, here you go. It ships next month. [Entertainment Earth via Technabob]

Seagate Replica Is Time Machine for Windows PCs

matt buchanan — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:00:00 EDT

For all of Windows 7's niceties, it still doesn't have an appropriately slick built-in backup system like Time Machine. Enter Seagate Replica, which Rob at BoingBoing Gadgets says works perfectly, just like Time Machine.

You plug it in, agree to the Terms of Service and it copies your entire hard drive—then every so often, records changes you make, so if your girlfriend has second or third thoughts about that home video you made together and deletes it to keep it from haunting her future Senate career, you can just zoom back a few hours into the past and retrieve it. Or any other precious file that mysteriously slips into the ether. If your whole system crashes out, it comes with a boot CD that you're not going to want to lose that'll let you restore your entire hard drive. Also, it looks like a hard drive for aliens.

It's $130 for 250GB of backup, or $200 for 500GB. [BoingBoing Gadgets, Seagate]

USB Star Trek Communicator Lets You Do VoIP Over USB

Sean Fallon — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:39:00 EST

There have been Bluetooth versions of the Star Trek communicator in the past, but as of this moment the new VoIP version is as close as nerds can get to the real thing.

When hooked up via USB, this speakerphone can make calls over Skype for anyone running XP, Vista, Tiger or Leopard. It also features its own volume control and mute function as well as velcro backing for mounting in an easy-to-reach area. And, of course, it comes with the prerequisite sound bytes that have become a staple of all Trek communicator replicas. A price has not been announced, but it is expected to arrive sometime in April. [Dream Cheeky via Everything USB]

Star Trek Tribble Replica Wriggles and Coos, Won't Over-Run Your Home

Kit Eaton — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:12:00 EST

A six-inch furry toy that vibrates and makes the genuine cooing sounds of the Tribbles from Star Trek... probably something to not buy if you've got predatory cats around the place. You never know though, since these electronic replicas have a "Klingon mode" where they get truly battle-agitated, and that might put the wind up Ginger. Due for shipping in early 2009, they'll cost around $28 and luckily have no in-built self-replication mode. [Product via OhGizmo]

Batman's Tumbler Replica Won't Fly On Rooftops, Ram Through Barricades or Take a Direct RPG Round

Jason Chen — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:40:00 EDT

This $499 Tumbler from The Dark Knight is confusing. On the one hand, it's $499, but on the other hand, it's a 1:6 replica of what Batman's been driving in the last two movies, PLUS it's even big enough for you to fit your 12-inch action figures in. The thing doesn't seem to be remote controlled—you'd be afraid to lose your $499 from ramming this under a car tire anyway—but does have light-up headlights, a sliding roof panel and movable flaps. If this were only a few hundred bucks cheaper we'd be all over it, but we suppose the price is worth it just to see Brock Samson sitting in Batman's ride. [Entertainment Earth via Random Good Stuff]

Airwolf Helicopter Replica Doesn't Come With Jan-Michael Vincent

Jack Loftus — Sat, 17 May 2008 10:30:00 EDT

Do you still mourn the day the networks took Airwolf off the air for good? Does the thought of flying through the cool mountain skies of the California wilderness, your trusty Bluetick Coonhound Tet at you side, excite you to no end? Me neither (city slicker, present), but that doesn't mean this Airwolf helicopter replica is any less cool. Sure it doesn't have an interior, and the chain gun has been suspiciously removed, but it's got character, and probably still smells like the feathered coiffure of Jan-Michael Vincent. That's Stringfellow Hawke, to you civies. More pics and budget pricing for this hunk of nostalgia after the jump.

That dust is 1980s dust. That means this chopper is a collector's item, not filthy dirty. Bidding started at about $40,000, and concludes later today.
[eBay]

Star Trek Medical Tricorder Goes Beep, Won't Diagnose Alien Disease

Kit Eaton — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:25:00 EDT

This replica medical tricorder from Star Trek TOS is hugely detailed and looks pretty much like the "real" thing. It even comes with the removable scanner thingy. Plus it's got light and sound effects built-in, so you won't have to hold it over alien flu victims and whisper "widdlyweep... widdlyweep..." Mind you, I'm pretty sure that's what Bones used to do anyway— he never seemed to know exactly what was wrong with people, did he? With one of these and a bit of carpentry to construct one of those beds with the heart-monitor thing that went "thum... thum...," you could reenact the Enterprise medical scene of your choosing. Available soon for $39.95. [Geekalerts]

Star Trek Mark IX Science Tricorder Replica Can't Tell Chroniton from Beresium

gizmodo.com — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:30:00 EDT

Forget the iPhone, real gadgetphiles carry a tricorder. You never know when some damsel in distress is going to need a lighting quick ruling on whether her Miata is made of Duranium or Tritanium. This life-altering, limited-edition diagnostic tool, complete with authentic sounds from the Voyager and DS9 series, can be yours for $349.99—although at second glance, didn't they abolish money in the Star Trek universe? Maybe this thing should be free. [Entertainment Earth]

Desktop Bat-Signal For Cubicle Crime Fighters

Sean Fallon — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:00:14 EDT

With this limited edition Justice League of America bat-signal prop replica you can summon the caped crusader from the comfort of your desk. According to the product page, this 12-inch tall "metal-encased device projects a light-up Bat-Signal an impressive 16 feet." Whoa—16 feet you say? For $309.99 this dammed thing should project into space. Plus, it should have interchangeable filters with signals to summon secretaries and interns. With its limited functionality, I don't know if these things will be flying off the shelves—but you can pre-order one now for a November release. [BigBadToyStore]

Star Trek Communicator Replica Coming Soon, Sadly Doesn't Communicate

Kit Eaton — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:36:46 EST

This "life-size" Star Trek Communicator is a dream for every budding Kirk out there, sounding like the real thing when you flip it open, and with nine different voice phrases from the TV series built in. So okay, you can't actually contact anyone with it, but who needs that when you can pretend with "Spock here, Captain" or speak to the Enterprise with "Bridge, this is the captain?" Just don't be wearing a red suit. Available in March for $29.99 [Geek Alerts]

Own a Flux Capacitor: No Concussion Required

Sean Fallon — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:55:57 EST

It used to be that if you wanted your own Flux Capacitor, you had to hit your head on a toilet. Fortunately, you can bypass that unpleasant experience and purchase one using your superfluous monies. Its functionality is limited to some cool flashing lights and "adjustable power settings," but nothing says you can't mount the thing inside your car and see what happens when you hit 88. Nothing except for the police and the mechanical limitations of that beater you call a vehicle that is. Available for $220. [Product Page via Uncrate via Wired]

Working Airwolf Helmet On Ebay: Demand Is Through the Roof

Sean Fallon — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:10:52 EDT

Remember Airwolf? Probably not. However, there are probably tens, if not dozens of Airwolf fans out there—and any one of them would love to get their hands on one of these 26 fully functional helmet replicas up for sale on Ebay. Each helmet features a functional LED targeting bar, speed visor, electronic switches, and battery-powered electronic Power-Pack with Belt Clip. Truth be told, I was a big fan of Airwolf back in the day. Perhaps the publicity will spark a Jan Michael Vincent comeback. One could only hope. [Ebay via Uberreview]

1/5th Scaled MIG-29 Looks, Sounds and Probably Tastes Like a Fighter-Jet

Haroon Malik — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:30:00 EDT

Helenair over at Metacafe uploaded this video of the first preparation flight of a 1/5th scaled MIG-29 fighter-jet. The going gets tasty at around 3min 15s, so skip ahead for the goodies.

We do not know a great deal about the project except; the team has seemingly created a sweet RC scaled MIG-29, costing between $5,000—$15,000 and the replica was fitted with two turbine engines, which were not tested at their full capacity. Helenair said, regarding the test:

"We never go full throttle cox the engine (2 turbine) are too powerful, apply full throttle the plane will go out of sight in matter of seconds."

We are not sure about you, but we want to see those bad-boys at full throttle—seconds of excitement sounds familiar and awesome to us! [Metacafe via Techeblog]