Shoot out
Any Mass Effect 3 fan should be interested in the limited M-8 Avenger assault rifle 1:1 precision prop replica masterfully sculpted and painted by the artisans at TriForce. Intricately crafted and cast in polystone, it stands a massive 34-inches in length and weighs in at 20 pounds.
Get out
Can’t get the kids to step out? Get them the seven-in-one rechargeable solar transformers from OWI. It comes with simple and easy to assemble plastic parts; no screws or tools required. The kit comprises of seven different modules, including two power charging stations, and five different vehicles.
Death trap
Too many of us have insect bite tales to share with the recent pool adventures we’ve enjoyed. The InaTrap from Acase is said to be an elegant solution to doing away with pesky mosquitoes and other bugs in an ecofriendly way without the use of harsh chemicals.
Stay focused
A new innovative device has started its journey on Kickstarter. The SnapFocus, created by Brandon David Cole, allows filmmakers to pull focus and steady the DSLR camera on the move, making it easier to achieve Hollywood-like productions on a small budget..
From a distance
If you’re hunting for a new remote control for the timer on your Canon DSLR camera, but don’t want to cough up the money for the official remote, check this out. Satechi has a new wireless timer remote control shutter called the WTR-A.
Zoom in
Nikon fanatics should be glad to know that it has unveiled its longest focal range lens. The new Nikkor 18-300mm VR zoom lens provides you with a massive 16.7x all-in-one super zoom DX-format lens. It is equipped with a dedicated zoom lock switch to secure the barrel during transportation.
All gadgets are available online.
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