Awesome Toys

Fernando aka Sheepo loves making replicas of vehicles using LEGO Technic. This is one of his latest creations, a replica of one of his favorite vehicles, the Land Rover Defender 110.

Brian Johnson makes custom Nerf guns “and other object-spitting devices.” He can make both prop and working replicas and is great with steampunk, videogame-inspired and realistic designs.

You don’t have to be a doctor to love these anatomically correct toys by Wendy Bryan. Give a heart to your girlfriend, a brain to your smart friend, and an appendix to your useless friend. JK.

Ken Block’s Gymkhana moves are legendary, but not all of us can have pull off stunts like he can. But at least with the R/C Hot Wheels version of his Fiesta you can give it your best shot.

We’ve seen the same idea before, but we prefer this chopper rocking horse by Felix Götze. It even has a two-stroke engine. Get this and the Cadillac stroller and your kid will love you forever.

Made in loving tribute to Indy Car driver Dan Wheldon, who was killed in a tragic crash last year, the DW-1 has fat rubber tires detailed with Wheldon’s iconic Lionheart logos. (Thanks Bryce!)

Designed by Max Knecht, Clump-o-Lump is the plush version of the classic Matchbox Connectables line. Each toy has three parts held together by zippers, so kids can swap or combine parts.

A jaw-dropping replica of the Digger Launcher – the pistol-sized grenade launcher from Gears of War 3  – made by Ryan Palser and his wife Dena for the Make it Real contest on Instructables.

Using 3D printing tech, this 79-piece set lets you connect LEGO to K’Nex to Tinkertoys and other previously incompatible building blocks. And yes, we know what its name spells out.

Geeks around the world had a collective nerdgasm when LEGO revealed this 2127 piece, 12″ tall R2-D2, complete with turning head, retractable third leg, and fold-out tools. More pics here.

The flat platform that toy soldiers stand on makes sense on these tiny skateboarders. Each 24-pack offers 8 different poses. Goes great with these guys. Snowboard and surfboard packs to come.

A limited-edition scale replica of Metal Gear Rex from MGS by ThreeA Toys under the watchful eye of Team Kojima. It measures 14″(w) x 19″ (l) with a 23″ laser cannon and light-up components.

Use your iOS or Android device to control and program up to 10 minutes of moves into this robot, with nine servo motors which move its arms, legs, robotic gripper and yes, missile launcher hand.

The latest revision to Lazer Tag lets players use their iOS devices as an augmented reality heads-up display while aiming and firing at virtual-reality foes. Out August 2012 for $40/each or $70/pair.

Hot Toys will soon release this 1/6th scale movie-accurate collectible of mother effin’ Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, complete with a tiny arsenal of weapons and detailed props.

It may seem kind of meta for LEGO to be making building blocks based on a game about building with blocks, but this mini Minecraft world is still cool in our book. LEGO Creeper, FTW!

Wish you had a Portal gun? Wish no more. Neca is now taking pre-orders for their 1:1 scale Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device. We’ve seen better efforts, but then again those were not for sale.

Playmates Toys is set to release a line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles merchandise based on the upcoming animated TV series from Nickelodeon. The Ninja Stealth Bike is radical. (Thanks, Kyle!)

(NSFW: Language) A hilarious gift for loved ones who don’t feel good about themselves. The stuffed toys from Chad Silver’s Love is Lame collection are like sassier versions of Care Bears.

A replica of the Nolan Batmobile from Hot Toys. It measures 11″x 18.5″x29″. It has functioning headlights, movable brake flaps and roof panel. This video shows how huge this bad boy is.

If you loved the idea behind The Derelict Series, check out Etsy seller Classic Wrecks, who makes 1:24 scale models of vintage cars with realistic wear and tear like rust, broken and missing parts.

The newest version of the consumer quadricopter comes equipped with a camera that shoots in 720p at 30fps, a more intuitive control mode, improved flight precision, increased altitude limits.

Tap into your inner distracted schoolkid with this paper airplane notepad. Simply write your note on one of the 5 different paper plane designs, fold along the dotted lines and send your message.