STAR WARS LIMITED EDITION CANVAS PRINTS
We’ll be the first to admit that we don’t know Miro from Mondrian, but
we know what we like, and when it comes to home décor, nothing beats
a photo-realistic depiction of the Battle of Endor. Four other Star Wars
motifs are also available—alas, not one of them is Princess Leia and
Jabba. $100-$160, http://www.firebox.comSKY CHALLENGER PICOZ BATTLE PACK
What’s better than RC helicopters? How about helicopters with freakin’
lasers (see page 76 for more laser info). After engaging in several hours of
dogfights, in which Styrofoam angels of death swooped through the sky
and then plummeted to Earth as they took direct hits, we finally locked up
these copters so we could finish this issue. $80, http://www.firebox.comSPY DISC SHOOTER
The world’s a dangerous place; be sure to protect yourself with only the finest of spy
gear. This foam-disc-shooting weapon will keep pesky kids—and coworkers—at arm’s
length. Should you need to further increase your defensive capabilities, check out the
company’s wireless missile defense system as well. $13, http://www.shopwildplanet.comPB PC REPAIR KIT
As Chief Engineer Scott used to say,
“Use the right tool for the right job, laddie!” PB
Swiss Tool’s PC Repair Kit includes the right tool for
just about any job involving a PC. And you don’t have to worry about sub-
standard metallurgy bunging up screws. These tools are, after all, Swiss-
made. With a lifetime guarantee, this surprisingly affordable collection
could be the last repair kit you’ll ever own. $70, http://www.pbbaumann.comIROBOT CREATE
Face it, everyone wants a robot buddy. Whether it’s to fetch
beers during the game or hunt your enemies for sport, a robot
can fulfill a lot of personal fantasies. iRobot’s Create kit gives
you the foundation to build your own custom manservant. With a
basic drivetrain and a ton of sensors, controllers, and motors, the
Create can be programmed using C or C++ and then made to do
your bidding. $180 (with command package), http://www.irobot.com2 MAXIMUMPC HOLIDAY 2007
motifs are also available—alas, not one of them is Princess Leia and
Jabba. $100-$160, http://www.firebox.comSPY DISC SHOOTER
The world’s a dangerous place; be sure to protect yourself with only the finest of spy
gear. This foam-disc-shooting weapon will keep pesky kids—and coworkers—at arm’s
length. Should you need to further increase your defensive capabilities, check out the
company’s wireless missile defense system as well.