Safe Hydrogen-Powered Rocket

A unique and innovative departure from traditional models, this rocket blasts 200 feet in the air on hydrogen fuel that children can safely create themselves.

Blast Off!: Rockets, Rayguns, Robots, and Rarities from the Golden Age of Space Toys

Who could have believed that a toy robot made in Japan from scrap tin would one day fetch nearly $70,000 at a Sotheby's auction? Blast Off! chronicles the golden era of space toys, an age of imagination unbound by the more mundane realities of space travel ushered in by Sputnik and the Space Age. Containing hundreds of striking color photos of some of the most beautiful and ofttimes bizarre toys ever created -- many never before seen in print -- Blast Off! unearths the nearly lost histories of these space treasures and the companies that created them. Not limited to the presentation of these unique and fascinating playthings of the past, Blast Off! includes one-of-a-kind prototypes, original packaging and instructions, glimpses into ultra-rare Japanese robot catalogs, long-lost advertisements, vintage comic-strip and pulp-magazine art, and items of every description from every corner of the globe. Blast Off! covers extensively some of the most profound toy and space phenomena of the era, from Buck Rogers to Flash Gordon to the "Space Opera" programs of the infancy of television to a blow-by-blow account of the greatest Tin Robot auction in history. Blast Off! is an essential resource not only for the collector, but for anyone with an appreciation of pop culture -- or just plain fun! * Introduction by award-wining author, futurist, and cultural commentator Harlan Ellison.

Blast Off!: Rockets, Rayguns, Robots, and Rarities from the Golden Age of Space Toys Limited Edition *Signed*

Who could have believed that a toy robot made in Japan from scrap tin would one day fetch $70,000 at a Sotheby's auction? Blast Off! chronicles the golden era of space toys, an age of imagination unbound by the more mundane realities of space travel ushered in by Sputnik and the Space Age. Containing hundreds of striking color photos of some of the most beautiful and ofttimes bizarre toys ever created -- many never before seen in print -- Blast Off! unearths the nearly lost histories of these space treasures and the companies that created them. Not limited to the presentation of these unique and fascinating playthings of the past, Blast Off! includes one-of-a-kind prototypes, original packaging and instructions, glimpses into ultra-rare Japanese robot catalogs, long-lost advertisements, vintage comic-strip and pulp-magazine art, and items of every description from every corner of the globe. Blast Off! covers extensively some of the most profound toy and space phenomena of the era, from Buck Rogers to Flash Gordon to the 'Space Opera' programs of the infancy of television to a blow-by-blow account of the greatest Tin Robot auction in history. Blast Off! is an essential resource not only for the collector, but for anyone with an appreciation of pop culture -- or just plain fun! * Introduction by award-wining author, futurist, and cultural commentator Harlan Ellison. This special limited edition deluxe boxed set is limited to only 350 signed and numbered sets worldwide and includes the following special features: * The 256-page Blast Off! hardcover book comes in a deluxe slipcase * Blast Off! 'Spaceport Edition' - An additional 32-Page limited-edition color magazine with more rare toys and memorabilia, available only in this boxed set! Pyro X-200 Space Ranger - Authentic 1950s toy space ship with original instructions! * Limited-edition illustrated trading cards - Available only in this boxed set! * Official Blast Off! Brigade Membership Certificate - Signed by the authors!

Kinetic Flashlight

You might have squeezed some orange juice, squeezed a pimple or two. Now it's time to squeeze the handle of this unique, clear cased kinetic flashlight, thus creating a magnetic field (kinetic motion), thus creating an electric current, thus resulting in a bright light without batteries, thus having me stop typing...thus! Give the gift of light!

National Geographic Land Sailer

An educational new twist on radio-controlled toys, our land sailer is a land-based windsurfer on wheels. Teaching the basics of physics and aerodynamics, it helps kids master the Venturi principle and harness the winds to increase their land speeds. With a 220-foot range, patented steering mechanisms, and anti-tip design, it is easy for novices to pilot, yet experienced sailors will enjoy the challenge of manipulating their sails to catch shifting air currents for blazing speed. A great way for the entire family to explore wind science together. 17 3/4''W x 26 3/4''H x 21''D. For ages 8 and up.

Cube Burst Construction Set

This unusual set of 40 one-inch blocks puts engineering and potential energy principles into action while suspensefully honing problem-solving skills and dexterity. Spring-loaded blocks interlock to create dazzling structures limited only by imaginations. But beware! A wrong block in the wrong place releases the springs' energy and bursts the entire creation apart with amusingly explosive results. For ages 6 and up.

Moon Shoes

These spaced-out shoes give kids a fascinating idea of what it's like to walk on the moon in semi-weightlessness. Providing the sensation that gravity's pull has been reduced, they're ''wearable trampolines'' that let kids jump and bounce like the Apollo astronauts and hone their balance and coordination skills. Non-skid treads provide sure footing on all kinds of earthly terrain. Adjustable nylon straps create a snug fit on both kid shoes and adult shoes up to men's size 9. Maximum weight is 180 lbs. For ages 7 and up.

Skyrail Suspension Roller Coaster

Take turns sending glow-in-the-dark glass and steel marbles on incredible journeys that demonstrate acceleration, inertia, and centrifugal force through technology similar to that of real suspension bridges. The fun starts as you construct a three-foot-high tower from which 36 feet of glow-in-the-dark aerial tracks hang in fascinating configurations. Use the educational guidebook to explain what you see, and take the whole family on the ultimate scientific joyride. 300 pieces. For ages 8 and up.