Say you've always wanted a parrot but could not be bothered to take proper care of it - here's a solution staring right at you in the face.

Soar higher and faster than any other non-combustion rocket!
Without any flames, fire, or batteries, this rocket system uses only the power of air from a bicycle pump you provide to send rockets blasting into the sky!

If you’ve ever seen the movie Castaway you know that Chuck Noland, the character Tom Hanks played, existed on coconut meat for quite some time before getting back to civilization. When I look at this cool amp with coconut shell cover created by Steve Lodefink it makes me wonder what parts of the movie they edited out.

It's a hot dog maker, steamer, egg boiler and popcorn maker in one! No fat or oil is required, so it's a healthier way to cook. Also includes warming spikes for hot dog buns. Plugs into standard outlet.

Corgi International unveiled its fuel cell powered RC car at the Nuremberg Toy Fair. The car is called the H2GO and is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell using solar power and water for power to play with the car.

Ever had to really squint at your retro analogue clock to work out whether it's acceptable to leave work yet? Well, this clock is in no way going to solve the problem.

The Mobile Spy Ear is first to be covered. All you need to do is pull it back so that the springs within will work up some tension, let it go and it will automatically head towards the direction you want it to spy upon. Definitely not the most discreet of spying devices, but you can't blame kids for having an active imagination.

The $26.95 Signal Launcher from Spy Gear works pretty much the same manner as how those flares function in movies, where a stranded Marine calls for help by popping one, hoping that some of his mates will be in the vicinity to offer assistance.

So you've always wanted to head off into space since you were young, but somehow you weren't too hot in maths and physics, hence landing a job that's more down to earth. Relive those childhood dreams with the ZFlyer Hand Command R/C Astronaut that is basically the same kind of toy as those helicopters we've seen in the past, save for the fact that the helicopter model has been replaced with the image of an astronaut instead.

ThinkGeek is carrying the $49.99 Mr. Burns webcam which will definitely be a hit with Simpsons fans. Imagine having the evil eye upon you at all times! The webcam comes with a large clip that makes it convenient to hook up to a flat-panel monitor - if you're still using a fat, chunky CRT, it's time to change with the times man. Some of the features include: