Take one look at the new “My3D” from Hasbro and tell me that’s not just a simple stereoscopic imager with a slot for an iPhone at the end – it’s a Viewmaster with apps and augmented reality!
Before Nintendo-branded Monopoly sets came out, everyone used to play the same set that’s been around for 75 years now, featuring famous London locations. If you’ve ever wondered where the “Go” is “located”, mapping firm Ordnance Survey has the answer.
I can see the potential with Foursquare, don’t get me wrong – but I do think at the moment it’s missing a few vital ingredients. One of them being, err, “fun” – but this Monopoly tie-in could be just the trick.
The new Iron Man helmet is too cool: It opens and closes slowly, just like in the movie, lights up, and JARVIS talks to you.
There’s a badass scene in the Clone Wars cartoon where General Grievous cuts down six Jedi, by himself, using some insane spinning sabre techniques. This twirling dual-bladed Grievous light sabre will let you do that to your friends.
