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Jan28

Sign-language Translator Glove

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This glove works by sensing the hand movements of sign language alphabet, then wirelessly transmitting the data to portable device that displays the text on screen. Ryan Patterson netted him a first place in the Siemens Westinghouse Science and Technology competition in December.
(?/ via HotWireJapan)
Heater built-in winter gloves
Dot display
Wearable keyboard
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Jan28

One person flying machine : Solo-trek XFV

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After development is completed, Solo-trek should be able to go at a maximum speed of 130 km/h. Using gasoline as fuel it is designed to fly about 200 km with a full tank.
(solotrek.com/ via HotWiredJapan)
Wing for Skydiving
One-Seater Helycopter
Radio-Controlled Sky Camera
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Jan28

Radio-Controlled Sky Camera : G-Con Sky-Surfer

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Shoot this radio-controlled paraglider up in the air with a disposable camera. This is able to take a photograph from the air.
(green-jpn.com: Approx. $398.00)
The Digital Video Rocket
Fly powered paper plane
Radio-controlled Deco-Tora
One person flying machine
Radio-Controlled Blimp
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Jan28

Canned Four-Leaf Clover : A Can that brings good luck

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A four-leaf clover is packed in a can. Clover is a perennial plant, so you can enjoy it every year.
(to-wing: Approx. $13.00)
Growing kit of "what tree is this tree"
Make can
Canned Monster's meet
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Jan28

Radio-Controlled Blimp : SkiShip

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Length: about 90cm (3 feet), This radio-controlled blimp has 3 motors. Helium gas not included.
(takara: Approx. $73.00)
Radio-Controlled Sky Camera
Radio-Controlled Rock-Climber
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Jan28

Zoom Disposal Camera : UTSURUNDESU

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Compared to the regular disposal cameras (32mm focal length), this camera can take objects four times bigger. It is perfect for shooting an object that is hard to get close to, like when you are watching sports outside. By attaching a telescopic adapter, it works as a 140 mm telecamera.
(fujifilm.co.jp: Approx. $20.00)
Photograph something at 90 degree rignt angle
Binocular + Digital Camera
Steady camera on stomach
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Jan28

Radio-Controlled Rock-Climber

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This is a radio-controlled rock-climber. By expertly controlling the arms and legs, let's make it climb.
(?/ osamanoidea: Approx. $84.00)
Tools to climb walls
Radio-Controlled Blimp
Palm-sized radio controlled car
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Jan28

Send a message to aliens : TEK Officer Kit

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Let's send a message to unknown beings never seen before by the human eye! Your DNA and messages take your place as they travel outside of the solar system by spaceship. Your DNA (hair) will travel outside of the solar system to far away galaxies…. Photographs, messages and illustrations are put in a database and placed into the spaceship! The spaceship will be launched at the end of 2003!
(?/ osamanoidea: Approx. $71.00)
A memorable letter
Tags to locate the earth
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Jan28

A Pen that picks your lotto number : LOTOPEN436

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Shake it vigorously, turn the pickup-tube upside-down, and your winning lotto number will be randomly chosen.
(lotopen.com: Approx. $6.00-)
100 sided dice
Ball pen which you can tell the color by touching
Pen Case with Namahage's Roar
Tissue paper with a fortune slip
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Jan28

Fake Keyhole : MODOKEY

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This zinc die casted dummy key hole is exactly like ones that are real. Pretending to have many keys will discourage a robber's attempt to break in a house.
(?/ e-bouhan.com: Approx. $7.50)
Bag that fights off robbers
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Jan28

Count bills : Handy Counter

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You can use it for counting bills after closing a casher. It also counts coupons, gift certificates or book tokens.
(?/ himejiya.net: Approx. $250.00)
Device that separates and wraps coins
Rough household account book
Currency Tissue
Pedometer connectable to PC
Electricity cost meter
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Jan28

Vibrating alarm clock : Plush Bunny

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This is an alarm clock that vibrates. Put it under your pillow before you go to sleep.
(?/ idea-fish.com)
Watch which vibrates when the portable phone rings
DJ Alarm Clock
Earphone shaped alarm clock
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Jan28

Glowing Bath : Hikaru Shizuku

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When you drop this in your bathtub, this will soothe the mind and the body. It is the only product commercialized from luminescent protein extracted from thalassic luminescent creatures. Enjoy the wonderful fantasy created by the radiance in the water.
(iketech: Approx. $12.00)
Lighting glass
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Jan28

Treadmill For Dogs

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This is an indoor walking machine for dogs. You don't have to take your dog out for a walk anymore.
(jogadog.com: $1095)
Fish Powered Vehicle
The Treadmill Bike
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Jan28

Emblem Maker : Wappen Club

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This emblem maker is designed for the general household, and has only one function, which is making emblems. This is an extract of one of the functions in a sewing machine.
(brother.co.jp: Approx. $155.00)
Portable Sewing Machine
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Jan28

Rotating Sushi Bar at home : Ganso Family KaitenSushi

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You can enjoy this rotating sushi bar at your own home. The width of this sushi bar is about 55cm long, so you can put it on the center of the table and let it add to the fun at parties. It will be easy to make the oval-shaped NIGIRI-sushi since it comes with the mold of rice. Your party will be warmed up with a voice of a sushi-chef which is also included. Come with 18 small palates.
(bandai: Approx. $53.00)
Table-top Noodle flowing machine
Sushi Robot
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Jan28

Edible Bubbles : Candy Bubble

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You can eat the bubbles you blow. Three flavors are available; blueberry, strawberry milk and melon.
(tenyo.co.jp: Approx. $2.00)
Bubble and Watergun
Make your mouth red
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Jan28

Learning Globe : Explorer Globe

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This is an intelligent talking globe, but it also makes geography fun for an entire family. When you touch the globe with the interactive pen, the globe answers such as names of countries and capitals as well as types of currencies, population in English. Special functions allow you to measure distances between points and to play national anthems by selecting music mode and more.
(LeapFrog: $99.99)
Globe providing infomation on social issues
Measure the distance on the map
Globe with raised and indented relief
3D jigsaw puzzle
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Jan28

Automatic Searching Astronomical Telescope

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When you specify the star you want to see, this telescope will search it for you.
(MEADE/ micint.co.jp: Approx. $1029.00-)
Astronomical telescope making kit
Train coach which reflects starlit sky
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Jan27

Make fishing print with no ink : GyoTackle

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This is a magic paper that will let you have a fishing print without using any ink. World new technique! It works by a chemical reaction of the fish skin secretion and this magic paper. The colors and the precise details are incredible.
(fushimi: Approx. $20.00)
Japanese writing paper for water calligraphy
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Jan27

Pillow for lying face down : X Gel Pillow

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Even if you sleep face down, you can still breathe easily.
(?/ iimono-059.jp: Approx. $179.00)
Pillow that you can wear
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Jan27

Get rid of mosquitoes with a racquet : Katori-chan

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The strings carry a little electricity just enough to kill insects. You can get rid of mosquitoes as if you are playing tennis.
(?/ rivertop: Approx. $21.00)
Tennis Robot hitting balls with a racket
Shockolate Vault Jar
Ping-Pong with slippers
Get rid of flies
Bug trapper
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Jan27

Earphone shaped alarm clock : EarAlarm

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It is a handy earphone shaped alarm clock, when you take a nap. When riding on a train, even if you fall a sleep, you will never pass your station.
(seneca: Approx. $15.00)
Earphone-type metronome
Vibrating alarm clock
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Jan27

Weed Burner : Hi-Power Double Bazooka

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This patented carburetor provides high power burner of 70,000kcal. The unique dual nozzle system can burn even green grasses with its super performance. You can use it for removing snow and ice in the winter. Handy all year around.
(?/ iimono: Approx. $313.00)
Fork for two
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Jan27

Electricity cost meter : Eco Watt

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This Eco Watt is an indicator that lets you know the power consumption and electricity charges of your electric appliances. Just plug it in and hook it up with the appliance; it indicates your electricity charges and consumption from the operating time.
(toko-s.co.jp: Approx. $60.00)
Rate calculator
Count bills
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Jan27

Welding Mask for kitchen

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You don't have to cry when you cut onions anymore, also you can focus on your cutting by a limited field of view even if you are not good at the use of knifes. What a perfect tool for cooking!
(?: Approx. $46.00)
Rugged welding helmets
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