Air Swimmers Remote Controlled Flying Shark and Clownfish

 

There’s something really entertaining and mesmerizing about RC (radio and remote controlled) toys. That’s one of the reasons why RC gizmos are so popular, they’re so much fun to play with. Here’s a new twist on a radio controlled flying gadget called “Air Swimmers“. Imagine a giant Shark or Clownfish magically swimming through the air with remarkably lifelike fish movement. The Air Simmer Remote Controlled Flying Shark and Clownfish remote controlled flying toys actually swim like a fish through the air.

Unlike typical radio controlled flying devices, the air swimmers don’t have a noisy motor with a propeller to propel the flying fish through the air. Instead, with a much more lifelike fish inspired motion, the air swimmers actually move the tail fin back and forth just like a fish to literally swim through the air. And the air swimmer tail fin motion is virtually silent without a distracting motorized propeller to spoil the sensation of swimming through the air. The way these air swimmer RC toys move through the air is truly magical to behold.

Watch this video and observe how these giant Shark or Clownfish literally “swim” through the air with incredible lifelike fish movement and a tail fin that moves back and forth!

The air swimmer is constructed of a durable and light mylar material. You inflate the air swimmer fish with helium which you can readily find at toy stores, party stores and even some florists. For example, Toys R Us sells the Animal Planet brand of helium for $20. These tanks will provide enough helium for multiple fills and one helium fill can easily last for two weeks or more. Do be careful when you assemble your air swimmer to avoid any pinhole punctures as these type of leaks will greatly increase the rate that the helium leaks from the air swimmer.

There are a few different models of air swimmers, a less expensive version that uses “infrared remote control” and the full radio controlled version you see here. We highly recommend the full “radio controlled” version as you get a much better range with the radio, up to 50 feet. And you don’t have the “line of sight” problems with the radio control version that you run into with infrared when and object can easily block the remote control infrared signal.

Flying one of these air swimmers is a bit different than a typical propeller driven radio controlled device and can take some getting used to. You use your controller to nose the flying fish up or down to control the level of ascent or descent, and then you activate the tail fin to move back and forth to propel the air swimmer shark or clownfish forward. It takes a little practice, but it works remarkably well once you get the hang of it.

Initial assembly is a little bit involved, and for the impatient like most of us, be prepared to spend at least an hour putting your air swimmer together. The instructions suggest this is a suitable toy for kids 8 years and up, but we recommend you have an adult on-hand to assemble the air swimmer carefully. And be very careful to avoid puncturing the mylar skin as you definitely want the air swimmer to remain air tight (or helium tight actually)! Once you have your air swimmer assembled, the amazing air swimmer flying fish can definitely provide hours of remote control indoor fun for kids 8 years and up.

Here’s an instructional video on how to assemble and fly an air swimmer

The 5 ft. long air swimmer is recommended for indoor use only and requires four AAA batteries, one in the body and three for the remote controller. Batteries are not included.

You can find the Air Swimmers Remote Controlled Flying Shark and Clownfish at Amazon and if you hurry and place your order now, you can receive your air swimmer in plenty of time for Christmas!

Available: Amazon

Price: $52.75 (for full radio controlled air swimmer, infrared are lower price)

 

The Sphero

 

We thought that the iPhone 3 was the ultimate smart phone because it can perform almost any function we can ever think of. But the problem was that our imagination is limited because Apple bounces back and introduces not only the iPhone 4 and the iPad 2. Even Samsung hopped unto the bandwagon and designed its own tablet to rival that of Apple’s iPad. If you think you’ve seen it all in the iPhone, you have not seen the Sphero!

By the name, you would know that Sphero is a spherical object. This palm sized plastic robot ball rolls and spins around via command from a smart phone. You can control the ball by synching it with your iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy or HTC Desire. The Sphero can also be integrated with other applications such as the Sphero Golf. This means that you can move the ball around as if you are playing golf with it.

As the Sphero spins and twirls it also illuminates with almost any color you can think of. For those who are tired of buying your pet toys which are practically chewed up the very next day, the Sphero is an alternative pet gadget to give your pets some exercise and fun. This is because most pets are terrified of the bright moving ball and others simply can’t catch up with it. So the Sphero will most probably never get chewed up or clawed by your pet.

Besides animals, the Sphero also appeal to young children. Simply start rolling the Sphero around to grab the child’s attention and he will stop everything he is doing; even crying.

See Through Walls with the Prism 200c

 

If you are fans of spy movies or planning a career as a bank robber, the Cambridge Consultants have invented a portable piece of spy gear that enables you to see through solid objects such as bricks, concrete and etc. This amazing spy gadget is known as the Prism 200c.

The British company initially designed the Prism 200c to fit nicely into a back pack to be worn casually by law enforcement officers so that they will not be compromised during a raid or stake out.

Its usage is fairly simple; you slip the Prism 200c into a back pack and wear it. Although it is makes the backpack slightly bulkier than usual, it is useful when you are doing under cover work. You simply lean the back pack against the wall which you want to see through and the images will be displayed on a hand held screen.

The hand held will portray a 3D image of the objects or people on the other side. It detects movements and can indicate the location of humans as well as animals. Besides that, the images displayed can be changed from front, plan, or profile view with a press of a button. This allows one to have a better picture about what is occurring behind a closed door.

 

Observe How the Prism 200C Portable Radar Device Works

To power the Prism 200c, the gadget is equipped with a battery that lasts up to eight hours long. At the moment, the Prism 200c is exclusively for law and military purposes. It is not possible for this high powered gadget to become available to the public due to privacy rights.

[Source: Cambridge Consultants]

The Pet Ramp and Staircase

 

Now I don’t own a dog, but my brother does. On odd occasions while looking after him I have observed little Alfie jumping or attempting to jump on and off the bed. Most of the time he jumps and makes the bed no problem, but every now and again he lets out a little yelp which I presume is when he doesn’t quite jump far enough and ends up landing awkwardly. This is where the Pet Ramp and Staircase pet gadget will come in handy.

The Pet Ramp and Staircase has been designed to make it easier for your pet to access higher positions. Now not every pet owner will allow their animals on something like a bed or sofa, and if you are one of those people then this gadget is of no use, however many people like to cuddle up with their pet and that is who this gadget is aimed at.

This pet gadget can be set to allow your pet dog to climb up stairs or for the older dogs possibly suffering arthritis in the joints and muscles, the pet gadget can be set to a ramp of 30 º making it even easier to ascend or descend.

The pet ramp and staircase is made from durable pine with a soft non-slip carpet positioned down the centre of the frame to give your pet plenty grip. The Pet Ramp and Staircase is suitable for large dogs with a maximum carrying capacity 130lbs.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $229.95

Ultrasonic Dog Chaser

 

If you go for a routine morning walk and get afraid by aggressive dogs, then a new gadget, the Ultrasonic Dog Chaser can help you. The Ultrasonic Dog Chaser is the safe and most humane way to deter the unfriendly dogs. This device uses the latest ultrasonic technology which produces a discomforting high frequency sound range from 20,000 Hz to 25,000 Hz. This sound is audible by the dogs but not the human beings and it is not even harmful for us.

The Ultrasonic Dog Chaser helps to stop the approach of unwanted dogs at up to 20 feet. The device may also work on cats. To repel the dog or cat, just point that animal and press its power button. The chaser is also a very helpful dog training device when used in conjunction with the hand or verbal command. This is a reliable and safe gadget for the people and gives confidence so they can enjoy their routine morning walks, runs or jogs without any fear.

The Ultrasonic Dog Chaser is a versatile device that can be owned by everyone. It might be one of most popular and suitable item for joggers, Bicyclists, Postmen, Elderly Persons and any those who afraid to Dogs.  Due to its small size, affordability and reliability, it continuously achieves praises. The chaser emits high frequency sound by one 9V alkaline battery. This is very easy to operate and does not cause permanent damage to dogs or cats.

The Ultrasonic Dog Chaser generates ultrasonic waves that discomfort the dogs and make them get away. When the power button is pressed, an inbuilt red LED indicator will light. When the LED indicator does not light or show gloomy that means you have to replace the battery. The dimension of the device is 94 x 60 x 27 mm. The device can be purchased at the price of  $19 only.

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