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1. MyTunes MP3 Amp
It’s one louder, innit
Ramp up your rock-cred and Spinal Tap
your way to sonic nirvana as you blast out
the tunes trapped inside your MP3 player or
computer with this quality portable speaker
that looks just like a classic guitar amp.
(Includes USB and audio cable. USB powered or 3x AA
batteries - not included. Measures 12 x 9 x 8 cm)
£19.95
2. Air Guitar Rockstar
I ain’t got no body
Are you ready to rock? Good, because this
infra-red fretboard lets wannabe plank
spankers crank out thunderous chords and
jam along to preloaded rock classics without all that fiddly fingering business. Last
one to learn Bohemian Rhapsody is a sissy.
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(Requires 2x AAA batteries - not included)
BLACK / BLUE / RED
£14.95
3. V-Beat Drumsticks
No drumkit, no problem
Make a right racket without a drumkit via
these motion-sensitive sticks that respond
to your walloping as if you were sitting at an
invisible drumkit. You even get foot sensors
for some bass/hi-hat action. Wearing a
gorilla suit is entirely optional.
(Requires 4x AA batteries - not included)
£19.95
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The brilliantly bizarre, totally addictive
instrument made famous by everyone’s
favourite paint-chucker is back, and it still
sounds unlike anything else on Earth. As
used by luminaries such as Bowie, The
White Stripes and St. Rolf himself, this
pocket electronic organ is a musical legend.
Skweeeal!
(Requires 3x AA batteries - not included.
Measures 15.5 x 10 x 4 cm)
£14.95
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My Monopoly
‘Step…that’s...for man...small...one!’ Can you unscramble
famous phrases from well-known movies, TV shows and events?
That’s the challenge in this frantic electronic game where players
must rearrange coloured balls until the various words are in the
correct order. Perfect for quote bores. brainer a this Buying is no.
Why buy Mayfair and Trafalgar Square when
you can buy streets and buildings named
after friends, enemies or anyone else you
can think of? It’s easy because My Monopoly
allows you to personalise almost every aspect of the classic board game. Packaged in
a gorgeous presentation tin, My Monopoly is
a seriously innovative pressie for weddings,
birthdays or any celebration you could think
of. Go to Jail. Do not pass Maureen’s Filthy
Desk or Bobby’s Kebab Palace.
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(Up to 5 players. Requires 4x AA batteries - not included. Measures 31 x 8 x 9 cm)
£19.95
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Khet
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Another level
Khet, the futuristic game of strategy with an
Egyptian twist now has a mezzanine level
for even more zaptastic possibilities. Players
must position mirrored pieces around the
board and activate a real laser beam to
‘vaporise’ opponents. You’ll be hooked faster
than you can say Nefertiti. Ra!
£79.95
YOUR OFFICIAL PERSONALISED MONOPOLY
IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS
2.
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2
3
(2 Players. Requires 4x AAA batteries - included. Age 9+.
Measures 44.5 x 36.8 cm. Contains two Class 1 lasers)
1. 3D EXPANSIoN SET
2. KHET
£14.95
£34.95
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iNo iPod Quiz
Shocking ThumbWars
Name that tune goes hi-tech with this
iPod-friendly party game that tests musical
knowledge to the max. Simply pop your
player in the sphere, grab a wireless remote
and buzz in before opponents. Hmmm…was
that Britney or Biohazard?
Can you beat the light patterns and avoid
getting a nasty electric shock? Find out in
this nerve-shredding, head-to-head game
that will have you gurning, writhing, flinching
and wincing - and that’s before you’ve even
started playing. Nyaargh!
(2-4 Players/Teams. iPod not included, but required to play.
Requires 6x AA and 4x CR2032 batteries - included. Age 8+)
(2 Players. Requires 3x AAA batteries - not included. Measures 22 x 8 x 8.5 cm. Warning! Do not use if you suffer from
heart problems, epilepsy or similar related illnesses)
It’s Kasabian, not Cliff
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Are friends electric?
£59.95
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Bezzerwizzer
In the know?
From the nation that brought you Whigfield
comes a game of truly trivial proportions.
Bezzerwizzer is the Danish smash where
victory relies on strategy as much as
knowledge, because opponents can steal
your categories as well as your points. Trivial
Purwhat?
£14.95
(2-4 players. Ages 12+)
£34.95
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R/C Drinks Cooler
Jeeves, you’re fired!
Surely the best drink-related invention since
the bottle opener, this R/C beer cooler is the
ultimate gizmo for lazy boozers. Simply fill it
with ice and pop in the tinnies. With a 30ft
range, it’s every couch potato’s dream.
(Holds up to 12 bottles. Requires 6x C and 1 x 9V batteries not included. Measures 34 x 30 x 30 cm)
£39.95
Wunderbar Beer Chill
Dispenser
Get ‘em in!
Pull your own ice-cold pints without getting
slapped by the landlord with this ultra-sleek
electric beer pump. Simply hook up your
bevy of choice (using a standard 5 litre keg)
and prepare to be amazed as your amber
ambrosia is delivered in genuine draught
fashion. Time please, gentlemen!
Condiment Gun
Chugalug Drinks Factory
Crack out your salami and make like an Italian with this incredibly versatile pizza oven.
As well as imparting a unique stonebaked
flavour to your favourite circular snacks, it
cooks quiches, pasties, omelettes and more.
Mamma mia!
D’ya feel saucy? Well, do ya, sausage? Find
out with this infantile gun-shaped sauce
squirter. Just fill the cartridges and give
your chips a proper seeing to. Bang-bang,
you’re red…or brown…or yellow.
Transform your fridge into a wacky drinks
mixer with this colourful contraption that
looks like something from a Toontown
speakeasy. Just sucker-on the funnels and
ice chambers, pour in your tipples and watch
in awe as your concoction gives in to gravity.
You can’t dodge the splodge
The Italian job
(You must be 18 or over to purchases this product.
Includes 5 litre keg of beer. Mains powered.
Measures 54 x 30 x 41 cm)
£139.95
Stonebake Pizza Oven
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(Fits up to a 12” pizza. Measures 19 x 33 x 36 cm)
(Includes 2 condiment cartridges, each hold 100ml of sauce.
Measures 21 x 15.5 x 6 cm)
£14.95
£49.95
Pour Blimey!
(Recommended minimum free area 100 x 36 cm)
£24.95
Beer Pong
Paaaartyyyy!! (Or something like that)
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Bottle Buddy
You just can’t get the staff!
Employ the services of a boozy butler every
time you pour wine with this cheeky little
bottle-grabbing servant. The ideal drinking
partner, Bottle Buddy spouts increasingly
witty asides as the vino flows and even gets
tipsy as the bottle empties.
Can you boing your balls across a table and plop ‘em into one of your
opponent’s beer cups, compelling him/her to drink its boozy contents?
Actually don’t answer that, just get busy ordering this Stateside phenomenon that makes other drinking games look distinctly high-brow.
(Starter set includes 50x cups, 2x ice racks, 3x balls and official rules. Deluxe set includes Starter
set plus full size table)
£24.95
£79.95
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Jagshemash! Please to be making sexy time
with fully-licensed one piece bathing suit
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Make funny ha-ha joke for all occasion. One
size fit all even if you like big can of Pepsi.
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£8.95
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Money Monster
Rapid Fire Rifle
You probably know a few money-grabbing
monsters but we guarantee none of
them are as funny as this mouthy critter.
Simply deposit your shrapnel and notes in
Money Monster’s cakehole and you’ll hear
countless hilarious phrases. “Money money
in my tummy. Uurp!”
Make a complete Clint of yourself and act
out your Wild West fantasies with this rootin’
tootin’ repeater that fires its squidgy ammo
in rapid succession. It even ejects empty
shells when cocked. Perfect for running
pesky sales reps outta town.
Mmm…jingle jingle in my belly!
(Requires 3x AA batteries - included. Measures 19 x 22 x 15
cm. Accepts coins and notes)
BLUE / PINK
£17.95
This town ain’t big enough for both
of us!
(Includes 6x foam darts and 6x shells. Measures 5 x 19 x
73 cm)
RAPID fIRE RIfLE (SINGLE)
BATTLEPACK (PACK of 2)
£14.95
£24.95
Laser Challenge Pro
Set lasers to fun
Rock Beat Drumsticks
Calling all starship troopers. This ludicrously sophisticated laser tag set features an accurate ‘red dot’
targeting system, LCD scoring screens, removable
scopes and a 75m range. Impressive? It’s the ultimate
in laser-based warfare. Your move, creep!
Hit me with your rhythm sticks!
Indulge in a bit of crash, bang, wallop with
these ingenious electronic drumsticks.
Bash them against any surface or play
“air” drums in order to create percussive
pandemonium of Keith Moon proportions.
Built-in speakers blast out different drum
noises and you can even play along to prerecorded tunes.
(Requires
Requires 6x AA batteries - not included. Class 1 laser product. Includes 2x
guns, 2x barrel extensions, 2x scopes, 1x instructions. Age 8+)
£49.95
(Requires 2x AA batteries - not included)
£9.95
Candy Grabber
I want candy
Chococlock
Choc around the clock
At 12 o’clock the time sponsored by Firebox
will be…choccy time. But only if you buy
this whimsical musical clock that dispenses
a scrummy chocolate treat through its mini
shutters, on the hour, every hour. Sweet!
Step right up and make a grab for your
favourite treats with this carnival-style
desktop Candy Grabber. Simply control the
claw with the joysticks and capture your
prize before the music stops. All the fun of
the fair minus the stench of raw diesel!
Ray Gun Channel Changer
Sonic Grenade
It looks like something from an old sci-fi
B-movie, but instead of zapping rubbish
actors in pathetic costumes, this comedy ray
gun flips TV channels. Simply aim it at your
gogglebox and fire.
Invasion of the channel blasters
(Requires 3x C batteries - not included. Measures 21 x 17 x
27 cm. *While stocks last)
Wakey, wakey, rise and whine!
(Requires 3x AA batteries - included. *While stocks last)
(Requires 2x AAA batteries - included)
Dustbin lids and bugles? Pah! Wake up
heavy sleepers in style with the spectacularly shrill Sonic Grenade. Simply remove the
pin, lob it in lazybones’ bedroom and run for
cover. Funnier still, victims have to find the
pin in order to turn it off.
£19.95
£9.95
(Requires 3x AAA batteries - not included. Measures 13 x
8 x 6 cm)
£14.95
£8.95
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Magnetix iCoaster
Rock and roll. Literally
Build and operate your very own magnetic roller coaster with this thrilling set that lets you
construct various extreme configurations. A studio box lets you add preloaded music as your
balls rocket around the track, and you can even plug in your MP3 player. What a rush!
(Requires 4x C batteries - not included. Age 6+)
i-cy Penguin
£79.95
Waddle they think of next?
Forget buckets of fish – this interactive
penguin lives on music. Play some toetappers and watch as it flaps, waddles, flashes
and changes mood according to the music
it hears. i-cy even reacts to touch and functions as a speaker for your audio player. A
truly glacial groovemeister!
(Requires 2x AA batteries - not included.
Measures 9.5 x 11.5 x 7 cm)
£12.95
UBFunkeys
Funkiki Island Tribe
Get Funkey in a whole new world!
If you thought Funkeytown was a blast, wait
until you visit Funkiki Island. It’s a whole
new world that can only be unlocked when
you connect these all-new UBFunkey tribes
to your computer. As ever, the rarer the UBFunkey, the more crucial the zone it unlocks.
Virtual genius!
SPEWS FORTH FOAMY MAYHEM UP TO 30 FEET IN THE AIR!
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Screaming Flying Monkey
Busbi Video Camera
Surreal, shrill and magnificently pointless, this mental monkey flies
a good 25ft or more, issuing blood-curdling simian screeches along
the way. Simply pull back his super-elasticated bungee arms and let
him go. Monkey business? More like monkey lunacy. Oo-ooh!
Forget complex camcorders with instructions
thicker than a Big Brother housemate. The
point and shoot Busbi captures footage and
uploads it in a flash. Featuring a 2” LCD
screen, TV connectivity and easy peasy editing software, it’s the cam that can.
Look out, incoming monkey!
Clumsy skateboarder not included
(Measures 32 x 27 x 6 cm - unstretched)
£4.95
(Includes 1GB SD card. Requires 2x AA batteries - included)
£34.95
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(Starter Pack required. Starter pack includes docking station
plus two UBFunkeys. For more information
see www.firebox.com/funkeys)
UBfUNKEY
STARTER PACK
£4.95 each
£14.95
Geyser Tube
Thar she blows!
Moshi Mopods
Monstrously cute
Moshi Monsters are playful little creatures you can adopt online,
but they’ve somehow muscled in on the world of mobile accessories. Each weird but wonderful dome dwelling character
wiggles and spins when a call or text comes in.
We feel a global craze a-coming!
(Measures 6 x 2.3 cm. Compatible
with GSM networks including O2,
T Mobile, Orange, Virgin, and
Vodafone. Not compatible
with the Three/3G network.
Requires 2x L1154
batteries - included)
£4.95 each
If you must conduct crazy
experiments with mints and
fizzy pop, you might as
well do them properly.
How? Follow the huge
US craze and load
Mentos into this bottletop contraption and
pull the pin. As the
sweeties react with
the soda, a powerful
geyser blasts up to
30ft in the air.
(Measures 2.5 x 16 cm.
Includes pack of Mentos
mints, diet Coke bottle not
included)
£4.95
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Strawz
Echo Bot
You suck!
Message in a monster
Straight is great but bendy is better,
particularly when it comes to straws. And
with this DIY kit you can create the most
ludicrously complex, multi-drink slurping
system in history. Part construction set, part
utterly infantile drinking doodah, Strawz will
keep thirsty engineering-wannabes busy
for hours.
(Contains 16x straw pieces and 20x rubber connectors)
BLUE / oRANGE
or order online at
£9.95
It might look like a wacky one-eyed alien
with bendy legs – and it is. But Echo Bot
is also a stealth voice messenger. Simply
record your message via the built-in mic and
this lovable thingamabob plays it back the
moment it detects movement. Ideal for insulting/serenading/freaking-out passers-by.
(Records messages up to 10 seconds. Detects movement up
to 1 metre. Age 8+)
£6.95
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R2-D2 Whizz Watch
What me, geeky?
Quite possibly the geekiest gizmo in the galaxy, this desktop R2-D2
is controlled via a special wristwatch transmitter. Ideal for executive
Star Wars fans with everything, this is the droid you’re looking for.
Chirrup, beep!
Henry Desktop Vacuum
Cleaner
(Requires 4x LR44 button cell batteries - included. Age 3+)
Life’s too short to waste time cleaning fluffflecked keyboards, so why not let this cute
little desktop vacuum do it for you? Based
on the best-selling sucker, Henry will keep
smiling as he clears your work area of
pesky particles.
£14.95
SLUGGER
SLAM
This really sucks
(Requires 2x AA Batteries - not included. Measures 9.7 x
9.5 x 8.7 cm)
£9.95
Flip Flap Q
Funky faux-liage
If you think plastic plants belong in the
George and Mildred museum of 70s kitsch,
think again. These super cute solar powered
pot plants wiggle, jiggle and sway when exposed to light and they never need watering.
Green fingers? Who needs ‘em!
Desktop Warfare Kits
Look out...incoming boiled sweet!
Get medieval or even Roman on thine workmates with these working Catapult and Trebuchet kits. Comprising pre-cut wooden components, slings, strings and quality things, each ready-to-assemble
slinger will lob your projectile of choice in a seriously authentic
fashion. Thy knoweth it makes sense!
KICKS
GRINDER
£7.95
Cube World Series 4
World of sport
(Catapult measures 25 x 19 x 14 cm, Trebuchet measures 34 x 19 x 14 cm,
when assembled)
CATAPULT
TREBUCHET
(No batteries required. Measures 9.5 x 9 x 9 cm)
Watch out Cube World - a new gang of
sporty mischief makers is about to hit town.
Slugger loves baseball, Kicks is a soccer fan,
Grinder is a BMX dude and Slam is a hoopshooting basketball freak. As ever, the more
you stack, the more they interact. Game on!
£14.95
£14.95
(Batteries included. Cube measures 4.7 x 4.7 x 4.7 cm)
SLUGGER & KICKS
SLAM & GRINDER
CATAPULT
£14.95
£14.95
Sharp-End
A bum gift
Put your pencil where the sun don’t shine
with this truly infantile sharpener. Simply
insert your pencil (ouch!) and give it a twist.
The cat then lets out an indignant meow
and the shavings fall neatly into the included
litter tray. That’ll teach pusskins to act
all aloof!
(Battery included. Measures 12 x 15 x 5 cm)
BLACK / WHITE
TREBUCHET
£6.95
Thinking Putty
Bend me, squish me, anyway you
want me
Finger Drums
Give it some wallop!
Perfect your paradiddles and make a right
Ringo out of yourself with this miniature
desktop drumkit. Simply tip-tap the drums
and cymbals with your fingers and the kit
responds with various realistic sounds. You
can even record your rhythms and rolls.
Ka-boom-chi!
This amazingly amorphous goo stretches,
boings, tears, melts, shatters, snaps and lifts
print from newspapers. Fascinated? You will
be because it’s impossible to stop fiddling
with the stuff. There’s even a magnetic
variety. Strangely attractive? Absolutely!
(Colours may vary. Measures 8.5 x 8 x 7 cm)
From
£6.95
(Requires 3x AAA batteries - not included. Measures 17.5 x
9 x 13 cm. Age 5+)
£9.95
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R/C Ducati Desmosedici
Lean machine
Rossi wannabes will go gaga over this incredible rechargeable R/C bike, as its leg-popping,
head-turning, seat-shifting rider actually leans into corners to balance the machine – no
stabilisers required. Simply set the skill level and get ya motor runnin’.
(Requires 4x AA batteries - included)
CHANNEL A
CHANNEL B
£59.95
£59.95
PicoZ Sky Challenger
Battle Pack
Help! I’m going down!
These beam-blasting whirlybirds make
aimless woka-woka-ing look really wimpy. A
direct hit temporarily disables your rechargeable chopper, so you’ll need real skill to stay
airborne. Look out, incoming 3 o’clock!
TWIN PACK
Black Ghost Helicopter
Master the controls of this awesome
Zeppelin-esque helium airship and you’ll
soon have it flying through doorways,
floating up stairs and even hovering along
at a pet-bothering couple of inches above
the carpet.
This ominous looking IR chopper is ideal for conducting covert
missions around the home and office. Featuring super stable
flight characteristics, the palm-sized Black Ghost looks
meaner than a flying shark. The only thing missing is the
weaponry. Darn!
(Requires helium, 1x CR123A & 1x 9v battery - not included)
£19.95
£39.95
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Swoop by superiors and touch down on the
boss’s bald patch with this astonishingly
titchy rechargeable infra-red chopper. Ideal
for indoor flights, the ready-to-fly PicoZ is
virtually crash resistant. Which is handy.
Pretend you’re delivering troops to the coffee table with this micro chopper based on a
Chinook tandem rotor helicopter. Featuring unique tilting rotors, this is one helluva challenging
bird to fly - but that’s what makes it so addictive.
RED / BLUE
Novices need not apply
oRANGE / RED / BLUE
£34.95
£19.95
PicoZ Atlas
Open skies? Who needs ‘em!
Good for your stealth
(Remote control requires 6x AA batteries -not included)
Fast UK delivery - including next day
TandemZ-1 Micro Chopper
Small chopper, big fun
PalmZ Micro Plane
Goodyear Blimp
Ultimate indoor flying machine
£39.95
PicoZ Micro Helicopter
oRANGE / GREEN / BLUE
(All remote controls require 6x AA batteries
- not included, unless otherwise stipulated)
A new direction for micro choppers
Fly through the air with the greatest of ease without getting
off the sofa with this incredible miniature IR controlled
plane. Specifically designed for indoor use, the ultralight, rechargeable PalmZ is amazingly manoeuvrable
and it’s tri-band system allows three planes to fly
simultaneously. Dog fighting over the dinner table has
never been easier!
Call 0844 922 5565
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£12.95
Spearheading the next generation of
micro ‘copters, this highly manoeuvrable
rechargeable whirlybird can hover like
never before and features a ‘turbo boost’
function for continuous fast forward flight.
Even if you don’t like flying, it’s worth
buying just to flummox the cat.
RED / BLUE / GREY
£29.95
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DVD/Money Maze
K-Dron
Giving cash, DVDs, games or CDs is a tad
generous, so why not make recipients work
for their pressie by locking it in one of these
fist-gnawingly perplexing puzzles. It’s more
infuriating than June Sarpong’s voice and
the Sopranos finale combined.
K-Drons are complex shapes discovered
by Polish visionary Janusz Kapusta (no, us
neither) and they’re what you’ll be using to
complete various patterns in this ludicrously
compelling headscratcher. With 72 increasingly difficult challenges, K-Dron is set to
drive you shape crazy.
Sledgehammer sold separately
Multifaceted mind mangler
(DVD Maze measures 23 x 17.5 x 6 cm, Money Maze
measures 9 x 9 x 9 cm)
£14.95
£9.95
1A. DVD MAZE
1B. MoNEY MAZE
1B.
£6.95
The Daddy Wine Puzzle
iWine Puzzle
Dad won’t know whether to thank you or
throttle you because these fiendish gift sets
contain a highly quaffable bottle of Rioja,
trapped within a seemingly impenetrable
wooden puzzle. Choose from the Standard
Vice or Deluxe Original. Aargh!
Is it a bottle of wine or an interactive quiz
for vino lovers? iWine is both because its
labels peel off to release various aromas.
Your mission is to identify the mystery
grape variety and complete the blind tasting
challenge.
Cruel to be kind
1A.
(Measures 6.6 x 6.6 x 3.7 cm. Age 7+)
(You must be 18 or over to purchase this product.
Includes Don’t Break The Bottle and a 75cl bottle
of Castillo de Anna Gran Reserva 2000)
£24.95
£29.95
2A. STANDARD
2B. DELUXE
Thirst for knowledge?
3A.
Personalised puzzles of your very
own locale!
(You must be 18 or over to purchases this
product. Includes 1 x 75cl bottle of wine.
Measures 34 x 8.4 x 8.4 cm)
RED / WHITE
Postcode Puzzles
£17.95
3B.
Like all the best ideas Postcode Puzzles
are brimming with “Why didn’t I think of
that?” factor. Sadly, you didn’t, so listen
up. These absorbing map-style jigsaws are
personalised to feature the area surrounding
your favourite address. Simply send your
postcode and leave the rest to us.
(Please see the website for instructions and delivery details.
255pcs measures 35.6 x 27.1 cm, 400 pcs measures 47.2
x 31.2 cm)
3A. AERIAL 255 PCS
3A. AERIAL 400 PCS
3B. LAND 255 PCS
3B. LAND 400 PCS
2A.
£22.95
£29.95
£19.95
£27.95
2B.
SCRATCH ‘N’ SNIFF
LABEL
Magic Cube
It’ll make your brain ache
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Secure online ordering
Ramisis
Mummy, help!
The most irksomely addictive puzzle in history is back, and this
time it’s crammed with LEDs. Press the buttons to change the
colours and match up the panels. Failing that, use it as a portable
mood lamp. Aargh!
More Egyptian-themed puzzling awaits those who dare
tackle Ramisis, the latest ludicrously tough brain-mangler
from the sadistic fiends behind Isis. Release the light
within this beautifully-engineered pyramid to discover
treasure and unlock the secret of Ramisis. Ra!
(Requires 3x AAA batteries - not included. Age 8+. Measures 7 x 7 x 7 cm)
(Measures 15 x 15 x 15 cm. Weighs 950g)
£39.95
£149.95
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Create Your Own Canvas
From photo to fine art
Lump of Coal
Solar Keychain
Waterbuoy
It’s coal. In a tin. Oh well, ‘tis the season to
be stingy!
Keep your mobile juiced-up with this titchy
solar charger.
Automatically inflates and flashes within
seconds of hitting the water. Hofftastic.
£4.95
£14.95
£11.95
Bah, humbug!
Talking on sunshine
Forget pricey workshops, now you can transform any photo into a professional-looking
textured canvas print with this easy-to-use
kit. Includes everything you need to create
a modern masterpiece. Beret and poncy
goatee not included.
Oh buoy!
(Contents: 1x 8”x10” Stretched Canvas, 1x Smart Film Sheet,
1x Smart Film Applicator, 1x Texture Brush, 1x Instruction
Sheet)
£9.95
COLOUR OPTIONS
PRINT YOUR PHOTO ONTO SPECIAL CANVAS PAPER
Spotlight Torch
Egglings
This handy waterproof torch plugs into your
car’s cigarette lighter. Highly illuminating.
Crack the ceramic shell, water and wait. Hey
presto, a plant!
£12.95 each
£5.95 each
The car lighter light!
Cracking idea
Hot Packs
Well the weather outside is frightful...
Keep fingers toasty with these take-anywhere packs of magical gloop.
TWIN PACK
£4.95
Maggie Nut Cracker
This lady is not for turning – she’s for
cracking nuts!
Entrusting your nuts to the Iron Lady might
seem foolhardy but in the case of this amusing cracker it makes perfect sense. Busting
open brazils will never be the same. Ouch!
LockLite
(Measures approximately 20 x 5 cm)
Quit fumbling
£9.95
Transform your door key into a mini torch
with this nifty device.
Caravan Birdhouse
£4.95
Carry on nesting
You normally only see birds and caravans
together in ancient Carry On films. But now,
thanks to this deeply ironic caravan-shaped
birdbox, feathered-friends will be able to
nest like genuine 70’s holidaymakers. The
perfect garden accessory for style savvy
bird-lovers everywhere. Tweet!
Tooth Tunes
Stress Pills
Emergency Charger
A toothbrush that transmits hit music into
your head. Yes, really!
Don’t just feel your pain, squish it till the
tension vanishes.
Charge up your iPod or mobile via this nifty
battery-operated tube.
£7.95 each
£4.95 each
£6.95
Brush ‘n’ roll!
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Squeeze me, please me, ease me
30 day money back guarantee
(Measures 24 x 18 x 15 cm)
£14.95
AA (battery) to the rescue!
Paint Your Own
Cow Parade
Wanted: Budding Moochelangelos
and Picowsos
CowParade is an international public art
exhibit where cow sculptures are decorated
by local artists. And now you can join in the
fun by customising your very own mini resin
moo-cow. With 8 water-based paint tubs
and a quality paintbrush the possibilities are
udderly endless. Moooo!
(Measures around 15 x 11 cm. Contents: 1x resin cow, 6x
water based acrylic paints and 1x paint brush)
£14.95
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or order online at
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Terry Turtle
VORP!
Go shove your *&@* up your ***!
VORP
Making Gordon Ramsay sound like Sir Cliff,
this potty-mouthed, motion-sensitive reptile
really needs to wash his mouth out. Ideal
for insulting passers-by, Terry is pre-loaded
with over 25 highly, erm, original expletives.
Oh, f%*$!
!
TICK
TOCK
HE
oUCoRED!
CDENSBAG!
Subbuteo Cufflinks
It’s all in the wrist
CEPNASNAL
Ro oRED
BE! !
Pay tribute to the greatest pretend footballers ever (no, not the England squad) with
these hip cufflinks that are exact replicas
of original 70’s Subbuteo figures. Officially
licensed, they make other football-related
shirt-fasteners look clumsier than a
Lampard/Gerrard midfield.
(WARNING: Parental Advisory; Suitable for ages
18 years and over. See page 2 for details)
(Cufflink measures 3 x 2 x 2 cm)
£17.95
1A. GoALKEEPER
2A. fooTBALLER
Shape-up Alarm Clock
Working-out the time?
Bubblewrap Keychain
Wake up with a workout, even if you can’t be bothered, with this dumbbell-style
bully of an alarm clock that won’t stop buzzing until you’ve done 30 reps. Suffer!
Pop goes the keychain
Fist-gnawingly addictive, this electronic
gizmo uses regenerating buttons to simulate
the feel and sound of popping bubblewrap.
To add to the fun you’ll hear a random noise
roughly every 100 pops.
Hanging Alarm Clock
BLACK / WHITE
A reel pain in the eardrums
Incapable of getting up? Every time you hit
the snooze button on this dangling alarm
clock, it climbs higher up its cable. To add
to your misery it flashes as its piercing siren
wails. You’ll be hitting the roof. Almost.
POP!
POP!
(Alarm diameter: 10 cm. Cord Length: 90 cm. Requires 3x
AAA Batteries - not included)
2A.
£19.95 each
Jimi Wallets
The hard man of wallets
£6.95 each
POP!
1A.
(Requires 2x AAA batteries - not included. Weighs 660g. Measures 17 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm)
(Age 3+. Measures 4.1 x 4.4 x 1.6 cm)
VARIoUS CoLoURS
£19.95
£19.95
Bored of cracking your credit cards?
This super-slim translucent wallet is the answer to your prayers. Crafted in tough 100%
recycled plastic the Jimi can accommodate
cards, cash and little pictures of Peter Andre.
(Well, you never know). Ideal for sporty-types.
Crap Trumps
They really aren’t very good at all
Forget about supercars and dragsters, Crap
Trumps is the tongue-in-cheek card game
that’s all about the motor industry’s most
misguided creations. Dump my ride?
Yes please!
ING U
Go K Yo oN
I’M STIC ST
o !
To A B RAB
IN C
DR PILE
IVE R!
(Measures 11 x 7 cm)
BLACK / BLUE / CLEAR
£9.95
(Measures 7.2 x 11.4 x 2.3 cm. For 2 or more players)
VARIoUS
£6.95 each
£19.95
Critter Cruiser and Hamtrack
On your paws, get set, scurry!
Furry friends will go squeak over this fantastically silly exercise car as it’s powered by a
built-in hamster wheel. No really! You can even construct a racing circuit using the special
Hamtrack. Gerbils, hamsters and rats will love it. (We think).
(Critter Cruiser colours may vary. Hamtrack measures 61 x 122 cm. Critter Cruiser: 30 x 17 x 14 cm)
£34.95
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I’M GA SPIN!
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Over 700 gift ideas online
Plop Trumps
Extreme Dog Toys
Is dog poo smellier than camel crud? Is
kestrel dung harder than python plop? Find
out in this fascinatingly absurd card game
where players must out-yuk each other
in various poo-related categories. It’s the
business!
Bones are boring so why not give hyperactive bow-wows something mucho feisty to
sink their teeth into? This talking dog toy
resembles a mexican wrestler and it will
heckle pooch with amusing outbursts the
second he picks it up. Nice bodyslam!
(For 2 or more players. Measures 6 x 9.2 x 1.5 cm)
(Measures 34.5 x 16 x 9 cm)
£5.95
CLoWN / WRESTLER / ZoMBIE
What a load of…
Call 0844 922 5565
Bite me!
or order online at
£12.95
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The WineRack
Desktop Coffee Maker
Girls – if you must improve your bust, do it
with this stealth wine dispenser. As well as
letting you guzzle from your gazongas on the
sly, the WineRack increases your cup size by
two full cups. Nice rack!
Make dozing off at your desk a thing of the
past with this compact coffee maker that
delivers delicious filter coffee in 30 seconds.
Perfect for lazy bean lovers who want their
daily fix without pestering the work experience sap.
My cups runneth over
THE POLYURETHANE
BLADDER
Coffee pronto
(Please drink responsibly. Size Guide: Small fits 32A-36A.
Medium fits 34B-38B)
SMALL / MEDIUM
£19.95 each
(Mains powered. Includes 2 mugs, Firebox mug not included)
£19.95
DUAL WAKE
SCHEDULES
Senz Stealth Umbrella
You won’t be blown away
Forget embarrassing umbrella incidents
– this revolutionary rain repeller utilises
futuristic stealth-bomber styling to prevent
it blowing inside out. In fact it can withstand
gale force gusts. With weather like ours, you
know it makes Senz!
Gorillapod
Napper’s delight
Possibly the cleverest alarm clock ever
to buzz you out of boboland, this fully
customisable waker-upper features separate
‘his and hers’ 7-day alarm schedules, nap
timer, gradual wake function, digital FM/AM
radio and…we could go on but you might
fall asleep.
(Compact measures 61cm, full length measures 78 cm. 27
cm when folded)
Your camera’s flexible friend
Don’t go ape trying to stabilise your camera
on tricky surfaces - this über-flexible tripod
will cling to branches, rocks, chair legs
and anything else you’d care to think of.
Magnificently bendy yet ultra-stable, Gorillapod is the ultimate snapper’s companion.
Say sausages!
CoMPACT
fULL LENGTH
£29.95
£34.95
Bubba Keg
(Measures 12.7 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm. Mains powered with
battery backup)
Mmm…cold beer
£39.95
Already an American institution, this mighty,
double-insulated, flip-top keg keeps drinks
icy cold or piping hot for a whopping 12
hours, and features a built-in bottle opener.
Ideal for roving tea drin…what are we saying? This Bubba’s for beer! ‘Urp!
(Camera not included. Compact max load 45g. SLR max
load 800g)
CoMPACT BLUE / GREY
SLR VERSIoN
Neverlate Executive
Alarm Clock
£14.95
£39.95
Despair Calendar 2009
If at first you don’t succeed, give up!
Inspiring messages? Boring! What you need
are a few words of discouragement. And
here they are in this hilarious but disturbingly spot-on calendar. Filled with mythexploding messages, the Despair Calendar
is ideal for underachievers, loafers, cynics
and anyone who hates smarmy motivational
proverbs.
(Measures 30.5 x 28 cm)
£12.95
(52oz holds 3.25 pints. Measures: 20 x 17.5 x 13 cm. 72oz
holds 4.5 pints. Measures: 23.8 x 18.5 x 15.5 cm)
52oZ
72oZ
Camera Wrap and
Micro Tripod
£11.95
£14.95
WRAP PROTECTS
YOUR CAMERA
It’s a wrap. Sort of
As well as protecting from bashes and
bumps, this ingenious lightweight wrap
features an integrated tripod to steady
your camera on all kinds of tricky surfaces.
It’s like having a camera assistant in your
pocket without the bulge.
CD Wall Tiles
Pop goes art
An ideal gift for anyone with a CD collection (ie: you) these ingenious transparent
frames allow you to display your favourite CDs and move them around at will
without ruining the wall. Creating eye-catching musical mosaics has never been
easier. Anyone seen that Shatner CD?
(Fits most compact cameras. Case laid flat measures 22.6 x
11.9 x 0.3 cm, Tripod measures 9 x 1.9 x 0.5 cm. Camera
not included)
BLACK / CHARCoAL
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New products every week!
£19.95
(Contains 9 Tiles and Spacers)
SET UP YOUR SHOT
WITH THE TRIPOD
BLACK / CLEAR
£9.95
Call 0844 922 5565
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GIVE
I’LL S SEEN
A
U
Yo N TV!
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Scents of Time Perfume
So that’s why Cleopatra was so popular
(Maya, Neufar, Pyxis are female perfumes available in 50ml
bottles. Ankh is unisex available in 100ml bottle)
From £44.95
Pole Aerobics Kit
Flaunt yourself fit
No sniggering at the back because prancing
around a pole (metal rod, not chilly extremity
of the earth’s axis) is an exciting and effective way to work out. This easy to fit, fixingfree kit even comes with an instructional
DVD. Phew!
CH
CHAATTER
TTE
R
Mr Men Interactive
Whether you’re feeling seriously soppy or
deeply ironic, these talking Mr Men are just
the ticket. Complete with comedy traits, silly
catchphrases and, in the case of Mr Tickle,
spinning arms, they make ideal pressies for
kids, collectors and infantile adults.
MR. RUDE
MR. BUMP
MISS CHATTERBoX
MR. STRoNG
MR. TICKLE
£19.95
£19.95
£19.95
£19.95
£34.95
Po
Po oPIT
oP Y!
Forget Paris and Milan, these gorgeous
fragrances recreate scents used during the
glory days of Ancient Egypt and Pompeii.
Reconstructed using recently discovered
formulas and preserved samples, Scents of
Time make stunningly original gifts. Mmm…
Kyphi incense!
(Includes 3 piece dance pole, Pole Aerobics DVD and carry/
storage bag. Pole extends from 2.2-2.6 metres. Age 16+.
Model not included)
MomSpit
Come and play, everything’s a-okay
£79.95
‘Can you tell me how to get, how to get to
Sesame Street?’ No, but we can take you on
a nostalgic wander down memory lane with
these mega-cuddly plush dolls modelled on
some of the show’s best-loved characters.
What muppets!
Inspired by the original
This nattily named, no-rinse soapy stuff is
ideal for eliminating milk moustaches and
chocolatey fingers on the move. Apparently
it’s great for kids too (yes, of course CEOs
drink milk and scoff choc).
(Choose from Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster, Elmo, Oscar the
Grouch. Measure approximately 30 cm high)
From £12.95
(2oz bottle measures: 12.7 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm)
£5.95
Rejuvenated rock stars
Gelicity Spa Jelly Bath
Slip into something more comfortable
Taking bath time to new heights of decadence, these miraculous granules transform normal bath water into thick,
luxe gel. Infused with lavender, jasmine and bergamot, Spa Jelly Bath retains heat three times longer than water
so you can soak yourself silly. Sheer bliss.
Display your geekish knowledge of obscure
Henson goings-on by snuggling up to a
Fraggle. These cuddly dolls are based on the
quirky, cave-dwelling critters from the hit
80s TV show, Fraggle Rock, and they’re just
as lovable as you remember. (Mr Mackay off
Porridge not included).
(Requires a bath and hot water. Contains Gelictiy “gel former” pack and Gelicity “dissolver”. One use only. Not tested on animals. Measures 8.5 x 8 x 7 cm)
(Choose from Gobo, Red, Wembley. Measure approximately
35 cm high)
£9.95
£14.95 each
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Fast UK delivery - including next day
(P&P extra, see page 2)
Call 0844 922 5565
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2b.
5.
2a.
6.
1.
3.
4.
1. My Own Morph
Where’s Mr Bennett when you
need him?
tony hart’s mischievous Plasticine
sidekick is back, and it’s your job to make
him. this memory-jogging kit comes with
all the gubbins, including fun accessories
and an instructional DVD containing 15
classic Morph adventures. Now let’s look
at the gallery.
(Includes 3 blocks of Plasticine, 5 accessories, instructions
and DVD with 15 Morph episodes. Ages 3+)
£9.95
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2. 80s Action R/C Cars
3. View-Master
4. Magic 8 Ball
5. Etch-A-Sketch
6. Evel Knievel Stunt Set
escape to the la underground then take
a shadowy flight into the dangerous world
of a man who does not exist, via these R/C
vehicles from two of tV’s greatest so-badthey-were-brilliant shows. we love it when
a van comes together!
who says virtual reality is a modern
concept? Viewing 3D images via bizarre
binoculars goes way back. and now you
can do it all over again with this classic
View-Master. Just pop in a cardboard disc
and get gawping.
Can’t make your mind up? let this ball
of knowledge do it for you. simply ask a
question, give it a shake and an affirmative, negative, or irritatingly non-committal
answer appears in its porthole. what’s the
point? No idea.
whether you’re new to etch-a-sketch or a
veteran twiddler in need of a fix, this magic rectangle remains as unputdownable
as ever. You’ll be drawing blocky houses,
struggling with circles and shaking away
suggestive linear creations in no time.
slip on your white leathers, energise your
bike and prepare to perform spins, leaps,
wheelies and wince-inducing wipe-outs
with this revamped version of the most
popular plaything from the 70s! winding
up a crazy biker has never been such fun!
(Requires 4x AA and 1x 9V battery - included. Van
measures 13 x 12 x 30 cm. Car measures 12 x 9 x 33
cm. Ages 6+)
(Ages 3+)
(Measures 10 cm. Ages 6+)
(Measures 25 x 20 x 4.5 cm. Ages 4+)
(No batteries required. Ages 5+)
£5.95
£12.95
£29.95
The stars were the cars
2A. KNIGHT RIDER
2B. A-TEAM VAN
Secure online ordering
Gissa look!
RED / BLUE / BLACK
Classic mind maker-upper
£5.95
A classic - with knobs on!
Pure Evel
£29.95
£29.95
Call 0844 922 5565
or order online at
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Sphereing Experience For Two
Big balls?
Sphereing is a new extreme sport where mentalist hamster
wannabes roll down steep hills inside huge inflatable balls. No,
really! You and your chosen victim will be strapped facing each
other inside the ball, before tearing off down a hill at dizzying
speeds of up to 30mph. Utterly hysterical!
(Voucher is valid for 10 months, Monday-Friday, excluding school and bank holidays.
Voucher for two including weekends available for £63.50. Terms apply*)
£52.00
Wattson
Stop wasting start saving
Don’t feel guilty when Al Gore comes a-knocking. Now you can
monitor energy consumption around your home with this stylish
wireless device that displays a running total of the electricity being
used, in watts or pounds sterling. Turn off an appliance and watch
in wonder as the counter goes down. Ker-ching!
(Calculates electricity use in pounds or watts. 100ft range between transmitter and receiver.
Comes complete with optional software to manage your electricity use over time.
Measures 17 x 10 x 5.6 cm)
£99.95
=£20
003
5
POWER-HUNGRY
APPLIANCES USE UP
ELECTRICITY
SENSOR WIRELESSLY
TRANSMITS DATA
FROM ELECTRICITY
METER
WATTSON MEASURES
YOUR ENERGY IN WATTS OR
POUNDS
Ego Electric Street Scoota
Free, free at last!
Aston Martin Thrill
Wave goodbye to post-commuting stress
disorder, pricey travelcards and rocketing
fuel costs as you whizz about town on this
100% electric scooter. Capable of travelling
up to 40 miles at 30mph on a single charge,
the planet-loving Ego is set to reign supreme
across the bumper-to-bumper streets of urban Blighty. Simply power up via the nearest
mains socket and you’re away.
The name’s Martin, Aston Martin
You’ll wet your tuxedo with excitement as you roar around the
circuit in a gut-wrenchingly powerful DB9 or AMV8. Taming
these classy British beasts beats dinner with Pussy Galore
any day.
(Location: Prestwold Hall, Leicestershire. Voucher valid for 10 months, Monday-Friday,
excluding school and bank holidays. Weekends available for £103.50. Terms apply*)
£79.50
A powerful 1400 watt motor delivers ample
torque to zip past stroppy cab drivers and
pull away from bozo bus drivers faster than
you can yell ‘mind the doors’. Designed and
made in China, where electric scooters are
already huge, this beautifully engineered
bike is even road tax exempt. Cheap,
cheap, beep, beep – yeah!
(For more information please visit
www.firebox.com/streetscoota)
From
Vinopolis Grapevine
Experience For Two
A corking day out
Set under spectacular Victorian arches,
Vinopolis is a huge site devoted to boozy
beverages. This quaff-tastic day includes a
full tour, several tasting sessions and a Bombay Sapphire cocktail! Aspirin not included.
Airkix Indoor Skydiving
Go Ape High Wire For Two
Experience the trouser-wetting thrill of skydiving without all that jumping out of planes
nonsense, by leaping into the airflow of a
ludicrously powerful vertical wind tunnel.
Make a monkey of yourself high above the
forest floor, as you swing from trapezes,
clamber across rope bridges, walk the plank
and plummet down zip slides in this awardwinning high wire adventure for two.
Planes? Who needs ‘em?
(Voucher valid for 10 months for two people. Terms apply*)
(Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Voucher is valid
for 10 months, Monday-Friday, excluding school and bank
holidays. Voucher including weekends available for £53.50.
Terms apply*)
£49.50
£39.50
Me Tarzan, you insane!
(Voucher valid until 26th June 2009, Monday-Friday, excluding school and bank holidays. Voucher including weekends
available for £62.50. Terms apply*)
£33.50
*Terms: Restrictions including, but not limited to, age, weight, height and health, apply to gift experiences, please check www.firebox.com/experiences to ensure the experience
is suitable for the intended recipient. See website for location details. Locations are subject to change. Check www.firebox.com/experiences for full Terms & Conditions.
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30 day money back guarantee
£999.95
8p*
up to
40
miles
*8P IS AN APPROXIMATE COST BASED ON AN 8 HOUR CHARGE
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Beer Bottle Goblets
Smencils
Why settle for boring beer glasses when you can sup from a gorgeous
goblet? Each stylish vessel has been skillfully crafted from a recycled
Corona, Grolsch or Sol bottle. How? By cutting away the base, polishing
the edges and bonding a base to the neck of the bottle. Sheer glass!
Made from 100% recycled newspaper, these
quality non-toxic pencils are infused with
gourmet scents, so you can inhale the heady
aroma of watermelon and chocolate as you
sketch. Don’t ask why, just take a deep
breath and get scribbling.
Shhhtop!
Sketch ‘n’ sniff
(Twin pack of Goblets)
CoRoNA / GRoLSCH / SoL
£12.95 twin pack
(5 pencils will be selected at random from a range of
10 scents)
PACK of 5
£5.95
today
Eco Button
£
Planet hugger’s peripheral
Grow It
Sowing the seeds of…flytraps!
Whether it’s fiery chillies, tea, coffee, veg, flytraps or Christmas trees,
these grow-your-own sets are ideal for non-green-fingered seed sowers.
Simply pop the expanding compost disc in the biodegradable pot, sprinkle
the seeds and water occasionally. Monty Don!
(Choose from Christmas Tree, Carnivorous Plants, Chilli Plants, Herb Garden, Salad Leaves. Tea & Coffee
Plants, Vegetable Patch. 5x Coconut husk pots provided with each kit. Each pot measures 6 x 8.5 cm)
£12.95 each
CO2
KGs
Too cool for fuel
OGEN
HYDR OUT!
S
E
M
O
C
Fast enough to blow your leather blazer clean off, this ground-breaking
hydrogen-powered R/C car will even impress Clarkson-types. Simply fill
with water and gawp in planet-hugging amazement as the gas is extracted
and converted into go-go. For real eco-nuts there’s also a solar/hydrogen
model.
(Remote requires 2x AAA Batteries - not included. Requires water - not included but widely available)
From £79.95
£
0.567
CO2
KGs
60.48
170.10
Oi, stop destroying the planet and wasting
wonga! Just tap this USB-friendly gizmo
whenever you leave your desk and it puts
your computer into energy saving mode.
Accompanying software even tells you how
much money/carbon you’re saving.
Gore blimey!
(Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista only)
£14.95
SAVE ENERGY, THE PLANET, AND MONEY!
R
WATE !
IN
GOES
H2Go H-Racer
to date
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Freeloader Solar Charger
Sun & Moon Jar
A portable gadget minus power is as much use as a toffee
torch. Thankfully this powerful take-anywhere charger
gathers energy from that big orangey thing - not Dale
Winton, the sun. And now you can charge your FreeLoader
in half the time via this slimline solar cell. Get in
there, sun!
They look like traditional kitchen jars but
these ingenious containers collect sunshine
so you can use it at night. Containing a solar
cell, battery and LED light, each jar adds
ambience to any scenario. Choose from the
blue-ish Moon Jar or the golden Sun Jar.
(Includes USB 2.0 cable for charging iPod and other MP3 players, 4mm jack
for PSP and phone adapters including LG, Nokia, Samsung and Sony. Measures
18.7 x 6 x 1.5 cm, fully expanded)
(Measures 10 x 10 x 16 cm)
Instant power – anytime, anywhere
PINK / SILVER
One giant leap for jarkind
SUN / MooN
£19.95 each
£29.95
Solar Fairy Lights
Starry, starry night
These twinkly weatherproof lights make gardens look like they’ve been
sprinkled with fairy dust. Powered by one of the hottest stars in the
universe (the sun, not Beyonce) you can use ‘em to decorate branches,
parasols and statues of Bill Oddie.
(50 LED model is 5 metres long, 100 LED model is 10
metres long. Lights for 20 hours on a full charge. Waterproof.
Rechargeable battery included)
50 ULTRA BRIGHT LEDS
100 ULTRA BRIGHT LEDS
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£39.95
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Miracle Fruit Tablets
Bite the Bullet
Bittersweet symphony
Ready…bite…fire!
Fancy a glug of vinegar? You will once
you’ve turned your tastebuds upside-down
with these tongue-flummoxing tablets. They
make sour things taste deliciously sweet.
Lemons taste like toffee, sprouts taste fruity
and Guinness tastes all chocolately. Bizarre!
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Eleven of these sweet little shots are
solid milk chocolate, but one conceals
ferociously fiery chilli that’s guaranteed to
blow your head off - metaphorically, at least.
Roll the dice, bite the bullet and prepare
for pleasure or pain. Includes spare chilli
bullet for extended asbestos-tongued fun.
Nyaargh!
(Each pack contains 10 tablets. Effect lasts from 30 minutes
to 2 hours)
10 TABLETS
£9.95
(WARNING: Contains hot chilli. Net weight 100g)
£6.95
Sparkling Vodka
Space Food
Pop goes tradition
1A.
To boldly eat what few men have
eaten before
Vodka’s already been flavoured, frozen
and fiddled with, but it’s never been fizzified – until now. Perfect for cocktails, this
premium Swedish vodka is carbonated for a
whole new drinking experience. We just like
it when the bubbles go up your nose.
Developed for the Apollo missions, these
delicious treats have been frozen to -40˚c,
vacuum dried and sealed in special foil
pouches. Houston, we have Neapolitan, Ice
Cream Sandwich and Mint Choc’ Chip!
(40% alc. vol. You must be 18 or over to purchase
this product. See page 2 for details. Raspberries
not included)
(Types available: Neapolitan Ice Cream, Ice Cream Sandwich,
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream)
EACH
ALL THREE
Wild Hibiscus Flowers
Bloomin’ amazing bubbly
Plop one of these syrupy buds into a glass of
something fizzy and watch in amazement as
the bubbles cause it to blossom into a gorgeous edible flower that tastes like rhubarb
and raspberry. Flower power? Absolutely.
(Contains approximately 11 flowers. Net weight 250g)
£9.95
£4.95
£9.95
200ML
700ML
£14.95
£34.95
Insectilix Lollies
American Candy
Really wild lollies... honestly!
Yankee doodle candy!
A slurpable vodka lolly with an edible
Chinese scorpion, a deliciously lickable
tequila flavoured lolly containing a specially
bred edible worm or a refreshingly minty
flavoured lolly with ants - suck ‘em and see!
Brit-choc is delish but the likes of Fonzie
and George Dubya wouldn’t know a Twirl
from a Double Decker. And that’s because
they’re too busy chomping on Hershey
bars, Baby Ruths and the all American choc
found in this special selection.
(Each lolly weighs 28g. Choose from Ants, Scorpion or Worm)
EACH
ALL THREE
(Contains Giant Hershey’s Chocolate, Hershey’s Cookies
’n’ Creme, Peanut Butter M&M’s, Life Savers, Baby
Ruth, 3 Musketeers, Tootsie Roll, Nestlé
Butterfinger Bar and Reese’s Peanut
Butter Cups Miniatures)
£3.95
£9.95
£14.95
Scorpion Vodka
Waiter, there’s an arachnid in
my vodka!
This smooth vodka contains a specially bred
Chinese scorpion. Completely edible, the
pickled critter imparts a soft woody taste to
the vodka and smooths off its sharp edge.
We just like chomping into it when we’ve
polished off the bottle.
(37.5% alc. vol. You must be 18 or over to
purchase this product. See page 2 for details)
70ML
250ML
£10.95
£16.95
Please drink responsibly - for more
information see www.drinkaware.co.uk
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1. Album Art Frame
For more info on The Ting Tings go to www.thetingtings.com
Just for the record
Whether it’s Sgt Pepper, Nevermind or Never
Mind the you-know-whats, it will look ultra
stylish displayed in this ingenious frame.
Designed to showcase your favourite album
sleeves, each Album Art Frame allows you to
slide out covers really easily via a slot in the
top. Now where’s that Tiffany 12”?
(Album not included. Measures 33 x 33 cm)
£19.95
£34.95
SINGLE fRAME
TWIN PACK
the FasteR it BLOWS...
the MORe it GLOWS!
AstroStar
Firewinder
build your own enthralling planetarium with this flat-packed kit that projects
an accurate map of the heavens on walls and ceilings. wannabe stargazers
can even align the unit according to date and location. brian May and Patrick
Moore sold separately.
Gawp at a pulsating pillar of light with
this 100% wind-powered outdoor lamp.
eco-friendly, Firewinder’s eye-catching
corkscrew design maximises the effect
of each gust, so the faster the blow the
greater the glow. spellbinding!
When the wind glows
Seeing stars?
(Requires some assembly and 2x AA batteries - not included)
£29.95
2. Chain Wine Bottle
Holder
Don’t plonk your plonk on the table. Display
it in this eye-catching metal stand that
appears to be holding the bottle aloft, Indian
rope trick-style. Ideal for wine aficionados,
it represents the oppressed grape’s struggle
for emancipation. Or something like that.
(Fits most standard wine bottles. Wine bottle not included.
Measures 30 x 3 cm)
£19.95
(No batteries required. Measures 65 x 18 cm)
A wandering star?
special events require special effects,
so ramp up the wow-factor with these
enchanting lanterns that gradually rise
into the night sky. simply light the wax
fuel cell, make a wish and gawp as your
biodegradable blimp drifts towards the
heavens.
PACK of 10
2.
£99.95
Sky Lanterns
£39.95
1.
Show some bottle
3. Index Chopping Board
Designer chop chop!
sick of fishy strawberries, oniony apples
and constant scrubbing? this sleek
vertical case contains four colour-coded
polypropylene chopping boards with
illustrated tabs, designed to avoid crosscontamination. take one board
into the kitchen? Nah!
(Measures 33 x 24 x 8 cm)
£39.95
4. Vinyl Coasters
Floodlamp
Off the record
A (very) bright idea
Football crazy? Now you can give any
scenario a night-time stadium vibe without
buying a season ticket with this aluminium
lamp that looks like a floodlight. it even
gives off an electrical hum as it’s firing up.
atmospheric? Get in!
(Requires 6x 40W E14 bulbs - not included. Mains
powered. Measures 50 x 20 x 15 cm)
£69.95
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Display your love for a
fading format and protect
surfaces with these assorted
drinks coasters crafted from
original vinyl centre sections.
Perfect for music snobs, each
laminated disc is guaranteed
to impress ‘those were the days’
mug-wielders.
PACK of SIX
(P&P extra, see page 2)
3.
4.
£12.95
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2000 AD Canvas Prints
Retro Telephones
No bull, this quirky double-walled milk jug
features an internal chamber shaped like
an udder. Guaranteed to put you in a good
mooooood, even if you have to put up with
cack cow puns all morning. You herd!
(Holds 150ml. Measures 12 x 8 x 10 cm)
Fans of rough justice will love these high
quality canvas prints as they depict 2000
AD icons in all their brutal, brilliantly drawn
glory. Strictly limited edition, each print is
almost as stunning as a headbutt from a
behelmeted law enforcer.
£14.95
(Choose from Block Arrest, Strontium Dog and Dredd.
Measure 40 x 50 x 3.5 cm)
Hello? Yes…what’s that? Firebox is selling
retro telephones? Say again…a quality
refurb of the classic ugh-ugh-ing 746 and a
stylish reissue of the curvaceous one-piece
Cobra? Speak up…memory-jogging geekchic styling? As used by Jack Regan and
Doris Day? Hello?
Comic genius
Udderly ingenious
£89.95 each
Say hello to some old friends
1. SCANDIPHoNE
2. RETRo TELEPHoNE
£39.95
£59.95
COLOUR OPTIONS
Soldier Egg Cup &
Perfect Soldier Cutter
Onward eggy soldiers
We’ve heard of eggy soldiers but this is
ridiculous - an egg cup made of swordwielding soldiers. Speaking of which, we also
sell a gizmo that creates a perfectly sliced
platoon of soldiers in seconds. Hut, two,
three and dunk, two, three!
£9.95
£14.95
EGG CUP
EGG CUP & CUTTER
1.
COLOUR OPTIONS
Calf and Half Jug
2.
Voodoo Knife Block
Clocky
I Am Not A Paper Cup
InsideOut Glasses
One of the most bizarre kitchen accessories
we’ve ever seen, the Voodoo Knife Block is
no chip off the old (knife) block. It’s a radical
new designer knife rack that no serious (or
not so serious) chef should be without. So
what are you waiting for? Chop chop!
Playing hide and seek first thing in the
morning is no laughing matter, but it’s the
only way you’ll get this bonkers alarm clock
to shut up. Simply set Clocky’s alarm and
it leaps off the bedside table and scurries
around looking for somewhere to hide. Why
you little…
Here at Firebucks we love those coffee shop
to-go cups. Unfortunately they’re made of
flimsy paper. Enter this ceramic version of
a modern design icon. Featuring a flexi-top
for maximum slurpability, it’s the ideal vessel
for stay-at-home coffee fans. Chocolate
sprinkles?
Turning the concept of traditional glassware
inside out, these hand-blown cylinders
contain inner chambers shaped like iconic
drinking vessels. Pour the drink and the
familiar shape appears, creating a seriously
elegant effect. Class in a glass.
(Requires 4x AAA batteries - not included. Measures 12.7 x
8.9 x 8.9 cm)
£12.95
LIQUEUR
CHAMPAGNE / MARTINI
Ouch! Thats gotta hurt!
Let’s play hide and bleep
(You must be 18 or over to purchase this product.
See page 2 for details. Chrome, Red and Black
editions are ABS plastic)
RED / BLACK
CHRoME
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£59.95
£79.95
ALMoND / AQUA
Muffin not included
£29.95
Call 0844 922 5565
Insides out and bottoms up!
(Two glasses per set)
or order online at
£34.95
£39.95
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Mood Beams
Mood Duck Radio
If you’re into cute critters and ambient
moodlighting we’ve got just the thing.
Mood Beams are adorable little companions that cycle through a mesmerising
kaleidoscope of cool colours and also react
to music. Perfect for bedtime, bathtime
and even party time.
Forget Donald, Daffy and boring rubber
quackers – the most entertaining waterfowl to share your bath with is Mood Duck.
Fully waterproof, this multi-tasking ducky
doubles up as an AM/FM radio and relaxing colour changing mood light.
Creatures of the light
Glo Gnomes
Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work we glow
No, they’re not mini Bill Oddies dipped
in liquid uranium. They’re incredibly cute
little gnomes that double up as ambient
lights. Simply flick the switch and each
whimsical 6” being begins to glow.
Tiddles will be totally intrigued.
(Requires 3x AAA batteries - included)
£9.95 each
Are you ‘avin’ a bath?
(Requires 3x AAA batteries - not included.
Measures 13 x 9.5 x 13 cm)
£9.95
(Indoor use only. Requires 3x LR44 batteries - included.
Measures 17 x 7 x 6 cm)
PACK of 3
£12.95
LASERPOD GALAXY
Spa Lights
Wash and glow
Laserpod
Add a glowing ambience to bathtime without getting your wicks soggy by investing
in your very own underwater lighting
system. These nifty little battery-operated
lights stick to the bathtub via suckers, but
they can also float free in the water,
spa-style. Altogether now, mmmm...
LASERPOD NEBULA
Seeing is still not believing!
R2-D2 Projection
Alarm Clock
Help me Obi Wan…oh, is that the time?
If waking up beside a dumpy droid is good
enough for Luke, it’s good enough for
you. Fully licensed, this Artoo alarm clock
projects the time on walls or ceilings, so
there’s no excuse if you’re late for
geek classes.
(Requires 2x AAA and 1x LR44 batteries - included.
Measures 16.5 x 6.5 x 9.5 cm)
£24.95
(Requires 4x AA batteries - not included)
These ultramodern triumphs of technology
use the latest in laser, LED and crystal
technology and promise to transform any
room into a supernova of nebulous kaleidoscopic light. Try saying that after a few
shandies! You can even adjust the angle of
projection via sleek telescopic antennas. In
a word, wow!
ORIGINAL TWIN PACK COLOUR CHANGING TWIN PACK
£6.95
£8.95
(Mains powered)
From
£39.95
T-Equaliser
satellite white Nebula
I bet that you look good on the
dancefloor
Underwater
Disco Lightshow
Forget about sweary shock Ts and retro
schlock Ts, this eye-catching garment is
guaranteed to mesmerise fellow clubbers
and pubbers as it features a flashing
graphic equaliser that pulsates in time to
the music. A blindin’ ice-breaker!
Blame it on the bathtub
Brighten up bathtime with this floating
gizmo that projects a barrage of psychedelic lights onto the bottom and sides of
the tub. With several sequences to choose
from, it’s the finest way to transform your
bath into a disco without short-circuiting
your mirrorballs.
Colour Changing
(Medium 38-40”, Large 40-42”, Extra Large 44-46”.
Requires 4x AAA batteries - not included)
Med / lrg / Xl
£17.95
(Requires 3x AAA batteries - not included)
£7.95
Original
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Sprig Kinetic Toys
The future of fun?
These eco-friendly toys are made from an
amazing recyclable bio-material that actually
smells like wood. Seriously durable, Sprig
vehicles feature lights and sounds activated
by push and pump power - no batteries
required - while a plug ‘n’ play driver tells
stories along the way.
(No batteries required. Characters are interchangeable with
vehicles. Age 3+)
RALLY RACER / BAJA SCoUT
DISCoVER RIG
£19.95
£39.95
Rainbow In My Room
I can see a rainbow
Project a beautiful rainbow across walls and ceilings without resorting to
hocus pocus with this amazing electronic nightlight. Featuring two modes
and auto-shut-off, it’s perfect for sleepless kids and adults with new-age
tendencies. Zippy, George and Bungle not included.
Super Snapsuits
Up, up and a-waah-waah!
Give baby a heroic start in life with this
superhero-style bodysuit that has a silky
cape sewn into its shoulder seams and a
valiant message emblazoned across the
chest. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s
Superbaby!
(Requires 4x AAA batteries - not included. Suitable for ages 8+)
Bilibo
£24.95
Brilliant. What is it?
It’s a spinning top…no, it’s a helmet. Or is
it a bath toy? Maybe it’s a wobbly seat. This
award-winning thingamajig is whatever kids
want it to be. Designed to encourage creativity, Bilibo is like nothing and everything
you’ve ever seen!
Kota the Triceratops
That’s not a pet. This is a pet!
(Suitable for 6-12 months)
I’M SUPER / SUPER CUTE
DISCOVER RIG
£14.95
Kids will have a Jurassic lark with this
ludicrously sophisticated baby dinosaur
because it reacts to touch and sound by
moving its head, tail and horns, and giving
a friendly dino roar. It even plays prehistoric
jungle sounds and munches on a leaf. Cats
and dogs? Old hat!
(Ages 1+. Measures 39 x 39 x 22 cm)
RED / BLUE / YELLoW
£14.95
Trunki
(Requires 6x D batteries - not included. Measures 76 cm
high. Age 3+)
You’re on the case, kid!
£299.95
Holidaying with the kids is great, keeping them entertained whilst
travelling isn’t. That’s why they need this colourful ride-on suitcase.
Hand luggage approved, Trunki features integrated wheels, steering grips and a contoured saddle. It’s a case of
boredom-busting brilliance.
(Age 3+. Measures 46 x 31 x 20 cm.
18 litre capacity)
Baby Sshh!
Glow Pets
It’s a kind of magic
Got a cry baby on your hands? Don’t make
things worse with your tuneless lullabies,
get a Baby Sshh. Scientifically developed by
experts at The Japan Acoustic Laboratory,
this cute soft toy plays melodies designed to
divert baby’s attention away from the reason
he/she’s upset.
Glow to sleep
(Hand washable. Suitable for newborns)
(Animal chosen at random from Elephant, Rabbit and Kitten.
Age 6+)
fRoG / BEE
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£14.95
Add a comforting glow to kids’ bedrooms
with these lip-quiveringly cute creatures that
phase though a kaleidoscope of calming colours. Featuring movable, felt-coated limbs,
Glow Pets even have magnetic mitts, making
them ideal for any infantile executive’s desk.
PINK / BLUE
fRIEDA
£29.95
£34.95
FRIEDA
£9.95 each
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R2-D2 USB Hub
Star Wars Mimobots
Brick USB Memory Stick
Despite being an ‘overweight glob of
grease’ R2-D2 is rather good at communicating with computers, so it’s only
fitting he’s moonlighting as a handy 4-way
usb hub. he’ll even beep when you plug
in a device.
Keep rebel base schematics and annual
reports safe and sound with these highly
collectable usb memory sticks resembling
iconic star wars characters. Most impressive, and they’re even preloaded with
removable nuggets of exclusive
star wars stuff.
It looks like a keyring-friendly homage to the world’s
favourite plastic play brick, but it’s also a funky USB
memory stick. Use it to safeguard all kinds of data,
from photos and spreadsheets to blueprints of a
blocky Big Ben.
(1GB available in Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker, Princess
Leia, Han Solo, C-3PO, Emperor, Wicket, Imperial Guard
and Halo 3 Master Chief. 2GB available in Darth Vader.
Measures 3 x 6 x 1.3 cm)
2GB
4GB
R2-D2, it is you, it is you!
(4 port USB hub. 15 cm high)
£17.95
May the Force USB with you
Don’t stick it, brick it
(Choose from Blue, Red, Yellow. Windows and Mac compatible.
Measures 3.1 x 1.6 x 1.1 cm)
£24.95
£34.95
£29.95
£39.95
1GB
2GB
Wi-Fi Detecting T-Shirt
All the right signals
Looking for Wi-Fi zones? Don’t fire up your laptop, simply glance at this
so-nerdy-it’s-cool T-shirt that displays Wi-Fi signal strength via several
glowing bars. A must-have accessory for fashion-conscious geeks, it’s
just like being bionic. Well, ish.
(Chest sizes: Small 35-37”, Medium 38-40”, Large 41-43”, XL 44-46”. T-shirt comes in black with a
choice of blue or green light. Requires 2x AAA batteries - not included)
£19.95
BLUE / GREEN
Star Trek Bottle Opener
Where no bottle opener has gone before
Star Wars Chubbies
Beer - the ideal refreshment. These are the
voyages of the Starship Enterprise Bottle
Opener. Its ongoing mission: to explore
strange new kitchens. To seek out pesky
bottles. To boldly open what no opener has
opened before. Laa-laaaa…
Judge me by my size, do you?
“always two there are; a master and an apprentice.”
but in the case of star wars Chubbies there are three.
these cartoony figures open up, Russian doll styley, to
reveal earlier incarnations (or sidekicks) of the
outer character.
(Measures 12 x 1 x 5.5 cm)
(Measures 5.5 x 4.5 x 8.5 cm. Choose from Storm Trooper, Boba Fett,
Rebel Pilots, Ewoks, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, C-3PO or General
Grievous)
From
£12.95
£7.95
Gelaskins
Star Wars Phone Flashers
Telephone call for a Mr Wan Kenobi!
Don’t wait for tremors in the Force; these
seemingly telepathic star wars characters
wiggle and spin the parsec your mobile
rings. simply attach one to your cape and
you’ll never miss a call or text from
Jabba again.
(Compatible with GSM networks including T-Mobile, O2,
Orange, Virgin and Vodafone. Not compatible with the
Three/3G network. Measures 6 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm)
SToRMTRooPER
DARTH VADER
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£4.95
£4.95
Love the skin you’re in
1A.
1B.
Bored of predictable hi-tech styling? Now
you can transform iPods and laptops into
works of art with these super low-profile
protective skins. Featuring artwork by some
of the coolest artists on the planet, Gelaskins
are easily removed so you can customise
gizmos to suit your mood.
(Choose from iPhone, iTouch, Nano, Classic, DS Lite, 13” Macbook, 15” Widescreen laptop. Removable if necessary without
leaving sticky residue on your device)
1A. IPHoNE
1B. DS LITE
£8.95
£12.95
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USB Microscope
Really close encounters
Pretend you’re Bruce Banner, her off the X Files or
even Quincy with this USB-powered microscope that
lets you zoom in (from 20x to 200x) on objects and
record your findings as photos and vids on your PC.
It’s a small world!
(1.3 mega pixel sensor, video up to 1280 x 960 resolution. Windows
compatible only. Includes software. USB powered)
www.firebox.com/science
£49.95
Elmo Live
What a Muppet
The nuttiest muppet of the lot is now the most gobsmackingly
entertaining. Taking interaction to new levels of hi-tech bonkersness,
this fuzzy fella plays games, tells jokes and stories, sings, dances and
even responds to touch. Mindblowingly hilarious.
(Requires 6x AA batteries - included. Measures 14 x 27.9 x 38.1 cm)
£59.95
Periodic Table Mug
Fancy a cuppa chemistry?
Why anyone would want to check the atomic
mass of molybdenum whilst drinking a
cuppa is beyond us. But just in case you do,
this geeky ceramic mug is here to help.
Spykee
(Small 9 x 7.5 cm, Large 9 x 8.8 cm)
SMALL
LARGE
I spy with my little robot...
£5.95
£9.95
One in the eye for the ‘robots are rubbish’ brigade, this buildit-yourself Wi-Fi-enabled spybot acts as a computer-controlled
surveillance droid by streaming video back to your PC. Spykee also
acts as a VOIP phone and speaker and can be controlled from any
computer, anywhere in the world.
Tengu
(Includes rechargeable battery and charger. Measures 22 x 32 x 22 cm)
You’ve been Tengu-d
£199.95
Busy doing nothing? Why not joosh up your
day with Tengu, the USB desktop gurner that
lip-syncs along to any music, speech or sound.
Simply blow to activate. Pointless? Maybe.
Bonkers? Definitely. Mesmerising beyond belief?
You betcha!
(USB powered. No software required)
£19.95
USB Whack It
Pleo
Take that, ya pesky varmint!
The beginning of a beautiful friendship?
Can you tap a gang of peek-a-boo-ing moles back in their
holes? Find out in this USB-powered, desktop version of an
arcade classic. Hideously addictive, even without the comedy
mallet, it features LCD scoring and wacky sound effects.
Wallop!
Forget those dumb dinosaurs who forgot to duck when that asteroid hit;
this jaw-droppingly sophisticated prehistoric plaything is a completely
autonomous, all-seeing, all-doing robotic creature that develops its own
personality according to the way it is nurtured. Totally Jurassic!
(USB or battery powered. Measures 10 x 11 x 11.5 cm)
£229.95
(Includes rechargeable battery and charger. Measures 18 x 33 x 13 cm)
£9.95
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Aiptek HD Camcorders
Waves iGTR Portable Amp
These feature-packed next generation
camcorders capture stunning High Definition
images right in the palm of your hand. Totally
idiot-proof, you can view your eye-popping
HD movies instantly on a built-in TFT display
or connect up to a TV/ PC to watch ‘em in
all their spectacularly detailed glory. You can
even connect the camera to a TV/VCR/DVD
to record clips and watch them wherever
you may roam. You’ve never seen quality like
it. Aargh, look at me wrinkles!
Play guitar wherever you are with this
infinitely tweakable amp/effects box that
delivers any sound you fancy – from a
Hendrixy squeal to a Marley-esque clank
– through headphones or speakers. You can
even strum along to MP3s.
A revolution in resolution
Rock ‘n’ roam
(Requires 4x AA batteries - included. Measures 6.8 x 10.5
x 2 cm)
£69.95
(Full 1440 x 1080 resolution at 30fps, widescreen recording,
reversible 2.4” TFT LCD display, 8MP still images, supports
HDTV and standard TV, night mode recording, supports up to
32GB SD card, complete with mains charger, remote control
and Li-ion 1000 mAh rechargeable battery. Measures 12 x
7.3 x 2.4 cm)
1.
AHD 300
1.Z500 (3X ZooM)
£149.95
£199.95
1.
Action Camera
You need hands. Not!
Why bore people with tales of your
adrenaline-fuelled japes when you can show
them exactly what occurred via this brilliant
‘wearable’ digital video camera. Built to
withstand all manner of foolhardy hobbies,
the simple Action Cam will capture oodles
of action-packed POV footage, and it even
works underwater. Help, goldfish!
(Captures video with sound at 30fps, 32MB internal memory,
SD card expandable up to 4GB, waterproof to 3 metres.
Measures 12 x 6 x 4 cm)
ATC-3K
£99.95
Video Watch
Watch worth watching
Stare at your watch for all the right reasons
with this ingenious 2GB timepiece that
plays movies, music and even displays
photos on its 1.5” screen. Simply USB-it into
your computer and fire up the idiot-proof
software. Oh yes, it also tells the time. 007
eat your heart out!
(1.5” 260k OLED true colour screen, 2GB onboard memory,
8 hours playback. Includes earphones, USB cable, software
and mains charger)
2GB EDITIoN
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£49.95
USB Guitar Link
USB Drum Kit
Who needs amps, pedals and studios? Plug
your guitar into this USB-friendly adaptor
and it transforms your computer into all of
the above and more. Roadies, what roadies?
Who says drummers are Neanderthal noisemongers?
noise
This thwacktastic digital drum kit plugs
straight into your USB port and can be played through headphones for near-silent practise.
What’s more the ION’s ‘brain’ contains 233 realistic drum sounds and 50 preset rhythm
patterns, so you can have a bombastic rock kit one minute and a crisp funk kit the next. Go on,
give it some wallop.
Are you ready to rock?
(Requires PC with Windows XP or Mac with OS X 10.3.
Includes software CD. Measures 5 x 9.5 x 2 cm. USB cord
measures 140 cm)
£49.95
Call 0844 922 5565
Drum roll please!
(PC compatible only. Includes CD of learning software and games. Measures 90 x 100 x 40 cm)
£129.95
or order online at
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PoGo Instant Photo
Printer
1. Digital Photo Frames
Snap, print, stick
Picture this... and this
Free the photos trapped in mobile phones
or digital cameras with this pocket-sized
rechargeable printer that churns out quality
prints on revolutionary heat-activated
sticky-back ‘Zink’ paper in under 60
seconds – no ink cartridges required. Ideal
for sticking risqué pics on sozzled
colleagues’ foreheads.
Bored staring at the same photos? Then showcase different
snaps in an instant with these smart digital frames. Simply
pop in a memory card, or if you’re really geeky check out
our Wi-Fi friendly frames that communicate directly with
photo sharing sites.
(Includes 10 sheets of Zink paper. Bluetooth or USB
compatible. Measures 7.2 x 12 x 2.4 cm. See
www.firebox.com/pogo for details)
PoGo
30 SHEETS of ZINK PAPER
£99.95
£7.95
(7” model compatible with SD, MMC and XD cards. 480 x 234 pixel screen
resolution. 8” Wi-Fi model compatible with SD/MMC/CF/MS cards. 800 x 600
pixel screen resolution. Requires wireless broadband connection. Both models
are mains powered)
7” BLACK
8” WI-fI fRAME
£39.95
£199.95
1.
7” BLACK EDITION
2. iBlik Wifi Radio Alarm
Three times a gizmo
Is it an iPod dock, an FM radio, or an internet radio receiver?
Holy hybrid, the trailblazing iBlik is all three and it delivers
superb sound any way you slice it. Take three gizmos into
the sitting room? We just Blik and go!
ZINK TECHNOLOGY MEANS
NO MESSY INK CARTRIDGES!
PEEL
AND
(Radiostation also features DAB radio. Requires a wireless broadband connection. Mains powered. iPod not included. See www.firebox.com/iblik for details)
STIC
K!
WI-fI
RADIoSTATIoN
USB Negative Scanner
£129.95
£179.95
Diggin’ the flares, Dad
Rediscover long-forgotten photos with this USB-friendly scanner
that converts the images trapped on 35mm negatives or slides
into digital pics. You can then edit and enhance your revamped
photos using the idiot-proof software ready for printing or viewing
on the big screen. Comparing mullets has never been such fun!
2.
(PC compatible only. 5MP resolution. Includes: negative and slide holders and software for
quick easy conversion. See www.firebox.com/negatives for details)
£79.95
Vuzix iWear
For your eyes only
Into movies and games? Don’t weld a plasma to the end of your hooter, slip on a pair
of these super hi-tech specs that replicate
the effect of watching a big screen in the
privacy of your own… erm, head. They even
boast integrated earphones. Immersive? It’s
like mainlining a movie!
(AV230KL and AV310 and AV920 iPod, iPhone, DVD player
and gaming systems compatible. VR920 features headtracking, compatible with many PC games)
IPODS
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MEDIA PLAYERS PORTABLE DVD
PLAYERS
GAMING
SYSTEMS
MOBILE PHONES
WITH VIDEO OUT
30 day money back guarantee
AV230KL oLED VIRTUAL 44”
AV310 WIDE VIRTUAL 62”
AV920 VIRTUAL 62”
VR920 PC oNLY
£129.95
£149.95
£199.95
£249.95
3. Retro iPod Alarm Clock
Birdsong and bells? Bah!
It looks like an old-style alarm clock, but wait... you can slip your iPod in there.
And those ‘bells’ are cunningly disguised 360° omni speakers. That’s because
this device is actually an alarm clock/dock that wakes you up to any playlist
you fancy. It’s even got a snooze function and charges your iPod as you sleep.
3.
(Compatible with iPod Video, Nano, Classic, Mini and generation 2 and 3 only. Mains powered. iPod
not included)
WHITE / BLACK / PINK
£39.95
Call 0844 922 5565
or order online at
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Pocket Cinema
USB VHS Converter
Forget the clanking great projectors of
yesteryear. This pocket-sized rechargeable
gizmo will project the movies and pictures
trapped in iPods, mobile phones and DVD
players onto walls, screens and naked
backsides. The projected image is up to
50” wide and there’s even a built-in stereo
speaker. Popcorn and back row of shouty
ASBO children not included.
Convert long-forgotten VHS tapes into
pristine digital files, then watch your reinvigorated recordings via computer or portable
player with this USB-friendly VCR. Whether
it’s an old wedding film or little Johnny’s first
steps, this is the ultimate memory-jogger.
Quit squinting!
The tracking’s out. Not!
(4:3 aspect ratio, 640 x 480 resolution, projects screen up
to 50” from 180 cm, 1GB internal memory, SD card slot, AV
input, Li-ion rechargable battery for 60 mins operation time.
Measures 12.5 x 5.5 x 2.3 cm)
(PC compatible only. Includes EZ VHS Converter software.
Mains powered. Scart output for TV viewing)
£149.95
£299.95
V10
CONVERT YOUR VHS TAPES TO PC
50”
SD CARD
DVD PLAYERS
IPODS
GAMING
SYSTEMS
USB Turntables
IT’S SO SMALL!
PROJECT MOVIES UPTO A SIZE OF 50”
Pocket Surfer 2
www.wherever and whenever!
1B.
Surf the web wherever you fancy without having
to mess about with fiddly phones and painfully
slow PDAs. How? Via this supermodel-slim GPRS
gizmo that lets you browse full web content on its
5” colour screen – no contract required. Totally
idiot proof and blazingly fast, it’s just like surfing
at home.
1A.
A new spin on vinyl
The greatest thing to happen to music
since Smashey and Nicey hung up their
headphones, this easy to use USB turntable
allows you to transfer your vinyl directly to
your computer. Simply plug in, fire up the
included software and start converting your
collection. Featuring adjustable gain control,
the chic little belt-drive turntable can also
be connected to any home stereo with CD
or auxiliary inputs. Not ‘arf!
(PC and Mac compatible. Software included. Mains powered)
1A. CLASSIC
1B. IPoD DoCK
(Measures 15.2 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm. Full colour web browser, 4 hour
battery life, mains charger included, 640 x 240 screen resolution. No
contract required. Includes 20 hours per month FREE for the first year.
Heavy users can upgrade their free-usage plans to unlimted usage
for £5.99 a month)
£79.95
£129.95
£159.95
USB Cassette Deck
Digitise the soundtrack to your youth
Topfield Freeview+
Recorder
Bye, bye social life!
Don’t wanna miss a thing? Now you can
pause/rewind live digital TV and record two
channels simultaneously without forking
out every month. How? With this ingenious
500GB Freeview Playback Recorder with
high res upscaling. Who says the Sky+ is
the limit?
Discover how appalling your musical taste
was in 1985 with this USB-friendly double
cassette deck that converts old audio tapes
into pristine MP3s. Completely idiot-proof,
it’s the ideal way to fast forward to the future
and rediscover all those old mix tapes in
the attic!
(PC and Mac compatible. Software included. Mains powered)
£89.95
(500GB Hard drive for over 250 hours of recording. HDMI
and Scart outputs. Twin tuners. USB 2.0 supported. Includes
remote control)
Tf5810 - 500GB HDMI
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£299.95
Call 0844 922 5565
or order online at
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Flip Mino Digital Video
Camera
Flippin’ genius
who can be bothered with complex camcorders festooned with buttons? Not us.
that’s why we’re flipping out over the Flip
Mino. already a sensation in the states,
this rechargeable point-and-shoot gizmo
features a flip-out usb arm and built-in
software, making uploading, saving and
sending high quality vids a doddle.
(PC and Mac compatible. Onboard software included for
instant viewing, editing and one-click emailing. Internal
lithium-ion battery. 4+ hours battery life. 2GB internal
memory for 60 minutes of video. 1.5” colour highbrightness display. Measures 10 x 5 x 1.6 cm)
BLACK / WHITE
£119.95