Awesome Toys

A charity event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation sponsored by the famous costuming organization the 501st Legion, the TK Project calls for artists to create unique Stormtrooper helmets.

This badass LEGO sniper rifle, made by Lee Enfield, is a working magazine-fed rifle in bolt action configuration, with detachable mags that hold LEGO bricks, scope and bi-pod. (Thanks Krzysztof!)

Got fond childhood memories of gobbling crayons? The edible crayons from Luxirare have flavors based on food colors; e.g., white ones made from melted marshmallow, sesame seeds, and nuts.

While the full-size replicas have all sold out, you can get your hands on this 1/4-scale mini version of the assault rifle Wikus used to do his first target practice when he’s captured at MNU headquarters.

This matte black Chalkboard Globe with antique tripod base has the continent outlines but can be drawn on with chalk, so theoretically you could rename the world RedHotChiliPepperland. Your call.

Fans of VALVE games, rejoice! They just reached a deal with Gaming Heads to create awesome desktop figures based on the characters from HL2, L4D2, and TF2. First up, Team Fortress 2’s HEAVY.

What do you get when you take Buzz Lightyear, rip him from his suit, and a T-800 Terminator took his place? The Buzzinator, that’s what. Peter Clute’s toy mashup is truly deviant – and awesome.

The Young Mad Scientist’s First Alphabet Blocks will teach your little one the basics on their way to be the next Dr. Emmett Brown. Look at what K stands for if you doubt this product’s nerd cred.

The limited edition Bat-Cowl replica is cast in fiberglass from the original prop worn by Michael Keaton in 1992’s Batman Returns. A badass cowl if there ever was one. Only 500 will be made.

If you happen to be at this weekend’s C2E2 in Chicago, Steff Bomb will offer her cheeky plush chainsaw for just $30 bucks. Expect to spend an extra $20 for the cuddly severed hand to go with.

The SSUReal From the Cradle to the Grave desk sculpture by Kid Robot and SSUR is a 6-inch vinyl skull with gold-chrome-plated ABS teeth and a wicked “sylvan” pattern. Only 200 will be made.

This incredible 1/6th-scale diorama of Bruce Wayne’s armory from The Dark Knight is an major feat in model-making. Built by Gee-Whiz Customs, it’s just like the original, only much, much smaller.

RC cars race, drift, jump and crash in this slow motion video. Come to think of it, everything looks awesome – or at least interesting – in slow-mo. Extra points for the bangin’ soundtrack.

Remember De La Soul? The seminal alterna-hip-hop act broke out with 3 Feet High and Rising. Now they’re 3-inches high thanks to Kidrobot and Myong Kurily’s nifty vinyl figures of the group.

Did you know you could still buy this childhood classic? It’s great for taking aggression out on your workmates, and it’s an alternative to playing Roshambo to make your critical business decisions.

These miniature 2″ tall Domo collectibles will look great sitting on your desk between all your other random schwag. Every one you order is randomly-selected from one of 15 different designs.