Geek Gold: The 8 coolest things on the Internet the week of November 30, 2015
A Mr. Potato Head that will make you say 'D'oh!', a Nerf blaster fit for a legendary outlaw, and a 'bun-believable' remote-controlled rover that will make you eat your words.
Welcome to Geek Gold, a weekly column here at Yahoo Shopping! In this space, we’ll be shining the spotlight on geek-approved merch—you know, toys, apparel, posters, home décor, kitchenware, and the like—inspired by pop culture and drawn from websites big and small, renowned and niche. Highlights this week include a Mr. Potato Head that will make you say 'D'oh!', a Nerf blaster fit for a legendary outlaw, and a 'bun-believablely' cool remote-controlled rover that will make you eat your words.
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Oscar Mayer Mini Wiener RC Rover / $25
It's true, Mom always said not to play with your food. But this remote controlled 'mini wiener rover', modeled after what is arguably the world's most iconic vehicle (branded or otherwise), turns that old canard on its head in a 'bun-believable' fashion. Fancy a chance to run after it or even ketchup on foot? Relish the chance to use it to ferry hot dogs to your mate at a backyard cookout (the design includes storage for two dogs, because of course it does)? Follow the company's surprisingly funny Twitter feed for all the details on how, when, and where to purchase.
Indominus Rex Chia Pet / $16
Be honest: have you ever harbored a secret desire to raise a punk rock Indominus Rex with a mohawk (eh, spiked back)? If so, today is kind of your lucky day, because Chia Pet, a 90s fad given new life by the Internet's obsession with all things retro, has released a branded Jurassic World tie-in that's ready to stomp and roar and tear into your garden. Some people would call it a decorative planter, but that seems far too humble. Me? I'd call it a two-day investment in home security.
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Mega Man Blaster Replica / $98
When it come to handwear power-ups, some geeks covet the Infinity Gauntlet, while others simply long for the old school NES Power Glove. And then there's a third group, composed of gamers (mostly), that would happily trade their hand (either one, I'm sure, or maybe even both) so they could wield Mega Man's Mega Blaster arm canon. Developed by the clever monkeys at ThinkGeek, this "ambi-blaster-ous" replica won't actually wreck robots to tiny bits, but true to the video game franchise, it does come programmed with two trigger-activated, light and sound effects: single shot or charged shot.
Transformers OST (Record Store Day Vinyl Reissue) / $35
Fact: vinyl records are hot these days. So it's no suprise then that record labels are furiously digging into their back catalog for titles to rerelease. Case in point: this deluxe repressing of the Transformers soundtrack from 1986, which pretty much happens to be the greatest animated film of all time (your argument, alas, is invalid) and the very first tape that yours truly ever purchased. In keeping with the whole more-than-meets-the-eye thing, this edition features die cut album art, two colored vinyl records (one red, one purple), and a gatefold jacket that "transforms" back and forth between the Autobot and Decepticon logos. Oh, and the heavy metal 80s music is pretty boss too!
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Homer Simpson Mr. Potato Head / $20
You know you've crossed over into the pop culture lexicon when (a) you've guested on an episode of The Simpsons or (b) your likeness has been mashed into a plasticized potato form ("mmmmmm, spuds"). What then to make of this amazing Homer Simpson Mr. Potato Head doll? Produced to the honor the show's 25th season, it comes complete with two-folicle combover, googly eyes, and a sprinkle-frosted donut. Because d'oh-d'oh-donuts!
Star-Lord Nerf Quad Blaster / $32
Do you come from planet Earth? Are you an legendary outlaw? Is your mixtape collection drawn from the biggest easy listening hits from the '70s? If so, you'll need a powerful sidearm as you spelunk through ancient ruins across the galaxy in search of rare orbs and powerful gemstones. In which case, behold, Star-Lord's impressive quad blaster. Perfect for battle in close encounters of the unwanted kind, this Nerf pistol features 4 barrels (2 visible, 2 secret) of dart-firing, Ronan-busting dominance with a range of up to 25 feet.
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8-Bit Eyepatch T-Shirt / $25
Will they, won't they: rumors of an Escape From New York reboot with The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) have simmered down of late and frankly, that's just fine with us. Until such a time that more developments are forthcoming, we'll always have the original. But as '8-Bit Eyepatch', our t-shirt of the week teases out, the franchise would make for a great throwback platformer. Complete with snake prompt, zippers across the clavicle (very true to the actual garment worn in film!), and the Manhattan Island prison skyline, this design is the perfect gift for any fans of Snake Plissken slithering about in your life..
Peanuts Funko Pop Vinyl Figures / $38
Good grief, it's Funko four-pack of your favorite characters from the Peanuts' gallery (did you see what I did there?). Round out your collection of vinyl figures with Charlie Brown (clad in his signature zigzag shirt!), Snoopy (no doghouse, sadfaces forever), Lucy (everyone's favorite football thief), and Linus (with blanket, natch).
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Previous editions of Geek Gold:
The 007 coolest things on the Internet the week of November 2, 2015 (James Bond edition)
The 10 coolest things on the internet the week of October 21, 2015 (Back To The Future edition)
These are the toys you've been looking for: 10 highlights from Star Wars' Force Friday
