A few days ago, I was sent a large box full of Boneless Skaters and accessory sets. Boneless are motorized toy skateboard with poseable skaters that can go forward or backward. They are charged up using a base that runs on three AA batteries, and the skaters themselves can be posed in various ways to affect the way they move and make jumps. The box I received included three skaters (Mia, Ryan, & Luca) with boards and chargers, the Big Air Mega Ramp, and Super Street Sk8Prk. The idea behind these are pretty neat and I’m surprised there hasn’t been something similar. The execution, however, is a little lacking. The Skaters & Boards The skater charges withing a few seconds, but you must hold them down onto the charger. Otherwise they’ll go flying off as the wheels start spinning as soon as there is a slight charge. Sliding the board forward allows the skater to move forward only. Sliding it back allows it to switch between forwards & backwards when it hits something. ...
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Product Review – Laser X, Spybot, and All Pro Passer
A few days ago, I was sent a giant box full of some awesome toys to try out. I received a set of Laser X Long Range Blasters, Spybot Room Guardian, and an All Pro Passer. Since there are several things to review, I’m going to break this up into sections. Spybot Room Guardian The Room Guardian is a medium sized robotic toy that hangs on a wall or door with an included hanger. It has a built-in motion sensor that sets of an alarm when motion is detected. There are also little fin-like things that pop out as well. In order to turn the alarm off, you have to enter the user-set code using the four red button on the front. The code is set when you first turn the toy on and can be changed by turning the Guardian off & then back on again. It is fairly loud when it goes off & it even says “Intruder, Intruder!”. The hanger for this is a clear adhesive square with the hanging knob built in. It definitely doesn’t look like it will come off the wall/door after it is stuck in ...
Product Review – Bambusi Bamboo Corner Shower Bench
Last week, I was asked take a look at a bamboo corner shower bench from Bambusi. Featuring a sturdy design, the bench can sit in the shower, bathroom, or anywhere else you can use it. It’s ideal for storing bottles & other shower gear, and is durable enough to sit on. The bench comes in six pieces with and needs to be assembled. There are four legs and two shelves, the top which can be used as a seat and a bottom that can be used as storage. It included all of the needed screws and has an Allen wrench you can use to screw them into place. Assembly took me only a few minutes and the bench was surprisingly light given how heavy it looks in the pictures. It was a lot bigger than what I was expecting and didn’t fit in my tub. But it fit perfectly in the corner of the bathroom under the window. It looks great and really brings out a lot of the colors in both the shower curtain and the floor rug. Overall, this is an excellent corner bench that is sure to go with any bathroom décor. ...
Product Review – Desk Pad from Piboshi
Last week, I was asked to check out a leather desk pad from Piboshi. Measuring 33 inches by 13 inches, the pad goes under your laptop, keyboard or other devices to protect your desk from getting scratches. Its reversible, with both sides being anti-skid, and can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Like many, I’ve had to make the switch from commuting to the office 5 days a week to working remotely from home due to COVID. It’s been quite the change, though has saved me a ton in gas. The biggest victim in all of this is my poor kitchen table which has really taken a beating. My work laptop itself doesn’t leave scratches, but the cooling stand that it’s on does. I thought this mat might be the perfect to keep from gouging the table any worse. The mat arrived rolled up with a reusable band. It rolled out almost perfectly flat on the first go and didn’t need long to fully settle out, just a few minutes. It completely protects the top of my table. I can slide the laptop around now as ...
Product Review – Blackhead Remover Vacuum with Camera
Last week, I was asked to try out the Blackhead Remover Vacuum with Camera from Shangruo. This remover uses gentle suction to remove dirt and oil from pores. It has a built-in WiFi camera that pairs with your smartphone via an app so you can see closeup exactly what you are doing. It also comes with several removable heads and can be plugged into a USB port to charge. I'm constantly seeing all sorts of similar products being advertised on Facebook and have been interested in trying one out to see how well they work. I thought that the camera sounded like a cool bonus as I hadn't seen any that had one. The blackhead remover is relatively straight forward to use. Choose your head and turn it on. Per the instructions, you should only leave it in one spot for only a few seconds. It will make your skin red for a little bit. I could see some oil going up in to the head, but couldn't tell if there was any dirt. So I decided to try out the camera to see how well the device was actually ...
ProjeX Review and Giveaway
Last week, I was sent a ProjeX game to try out with my family and review. ProjeX is a portable projector that displays arcade-quality shooting targets of varying difficulty levels. This system operates on just two AA batteries and does not require a tv. Each projector comes with two blasters (which don’t need batteries) and three slides. The slides are color-coded for difficulty level: blue is easy & shows targets; red is medium & shows UFO; white is hard & shows ducks. Out of the box, all the system needs are batteries. The projector should be placed on a low table about 5 feet away from the wall. Turn off the lights, and you are good to go. It took us a few minutes to get it to turn on, and once it did the entire base lit up. There is a small front display that keeps score and the blasters can be placed in built-in holders for storage. We started out with the blue slide and slowly worked our way up. Each slide has 5 different games, so there are a lot of variations ...