Awesome Toys

LEGO and Volvo give us an idea of how much time, effort and resources (and fun!) went into the making of the new LEGO Technic 42030, a remote-controlled replica of the Volvo L350F wheel loader and A25F hauler.

ThinkGeek’s collar-mounted laser pointer will turn your pet into Laser Cat. Before you rub your hands and let out a maniacal laugh, just know that it could backfire. Lasers can blind you after all. Does not come with collar.

In Case Of makes handmade decorative cases that resemble fire emergency kits, except they’re filled with props of weapons, tools and instructions for defeating zombies, demons, vampires or werewolves.

Sideshow Collectibles’ Marvel 1/6 Scale Merc with a Mouth comes with 6 pairs of hands, 2 heads, 3 blades, 3 guns, and of course speech bubbles. The Sideshow exclusive also comes with a zombie head. Pre-orders start 9/25 for $230.

In 1979, a line of 3.75″ Alien action figures were developed but never manufactured. Super 7 used prototypes and reference materials to recreate those toys, with matching retro packaging to boot. More awesome figures coming soon.

We’ve seen quadcopters that can also drive around on wheels, but the Earth Rider R/C vehicle can go over land, air and water. The downside? Engadget says it only lasts up to 5min. per 30min. charge. P.S.: It’s Cheaper in Japan.

Nanodots’ orb-shaped playthings have a gyroscopic set of four neodymium magnets inside, which causes them to attract and repel, offering hours of distraction for fidgeters, and a fun educational science gizmo for kids.

YouTuber RC Live Action plays harder than a 7-year-old on Red Bull. Using remote controlled toy vehicles, he staged a fiery oil tanker accident and then had three fire trucks put out the fire.

While Buckyballs might be off the market, adults who still have some on hand know how much fun they can be. In this clip, watch as over 10,000 of similar magnetic spheres are formed into a 13 pound cube – and then torn apart.

By taking one of those stupid Movin’ & Groovin’ flowers and replacing the daisy with felt and twine, Patrick Delahanty created the ultimate Guardians of the Galaxy toy that geeks want now. Sadly, you can’t buy one – at least not yet.

Did you know that Mr. Potato Head used to be a more useful Pet Rock? Speaking of which, the Pet Rock made its “inventor” a millionaire, even though rocks are, you know, free. All that and more in Mental Floss’ list of toy facts.

1/6th scale action figures of Groot and Rocket Raccoon based on the Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Both come with extra interchangeable hands and Rocket has his rifle. The 2-in-1 set has additional Groot head and hands.

The LEGO Ultimate Collector’s Series 76023 not only showcases the largest official LEGO Tumbler, it will also come with exclusive minifigs of Christian Bale’s Batman and Heath Ledger’s Joker. Drops this September for $200.

For their Kenner-esque ReAction line, Funko is releasing a complete series of classic horror movie characters as 3.75″ tall action figures, including Jason Vorhees, Pinhead, Mike Meyers, and Freddie Krueger among others.

Todd Macadangdang came up with a casual, turn-based board game based on American football mini helmets. His fundraiser is only for the mat and accessories. You can set up your own game by checking out Todd’s rules.

Water gun? Airsoft? Nerf? Pffff. Talk to this motherflippin’ cannnon. Make it rain with the tackiest rich man’s toy you’ll ever see. The Cash Cannon fires bills or any similarly sized object. Runs on a 9-volt battery.

Available in single- and rapid-fire versions, Mattel’s new BOOMco. toy weapons fire special darts which stick easily on shields and removable stick-on targets. Skilled players can even catch and reuse their enemies’ ammo.

The Transformers 30th anniversary Tour Edition features Optimus Prime, Megatron, Soundwave and Smooth Jazz as members of a glam metal band called Knights of Unicron. No joke. Available at the 2014 SDCC, or as always, on eBay.

We’ve featured DOIY’s weapon-shaped pillows, but if you’re more of a lover than a fighter, check out the store’s Pillow Band. The set consists of three small pillows. Two are shaped like a guitar and one looks like a mic.

Threezero’s Titanfall Atlas action figure is 20.5″ tall and has over 100 points of articulation. It comes with two guns, interchangeable red and blue lights and a 6″ pilot action figure that fits inside the mech’s cockpit. More here.

Clearly inspired by Slinky on a Treadmill, Creatables Labs’ Project NESM (Never Ending Slinky Machine) is a small USB-powered treadmill made specifically to keep a Slinky coil and uncoil continuously. Because why the hell not.

Make your Stanley Cup viewing more intense with Fan Fever’s NHL Goal Light. It can also blare all 30 team horns. It comes with 30 team stickers, a remote control, a 3.5mm jack and  ceiling/wall mounting brackets.

LEGO follows up the VW Camper with a model of another classic car, the Mini Cooper. It’s made of over 1,000 pieces, some of which have never been made before. It comes with a picnic basket, blanket and a spare tire. Available 8/1 for $100.