Category Archives: Toys!

iPhone Headphones

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Robin

I’ve had an iPhone for a few months now, and am enjoying it as both the most usable phone I’ve ever owned and alsp the most enjoyable PDA I’ve ever owned. Except, that is, for the headphones. Continue reading →

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New Addiction

Posted on July 6, 2008 by Robin

I’ve developed a new addiction, or perhaps merely a new obsession: Pokemon. Â Specifically, Pokemon Pearl on Nintendo DS. Â This is probably not news to the geeks out there, but it’s good! Mrs Froosh and the Kiddo have been playing the … Continue reading →

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Lego Goodness … and Badness!

Posted on August 1, 2006 by Robin

My 33rd birthday is soon (well, 17 days) and family are starting to ask what I want as a gift. Last year I had suggested the unrealisticly priced Death Star. This year, I’m really liking the new LEGO Mindstorms NXT … Continue reading →

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X-Box Live Gamercard

Posted on November 2, 2005 by Robin

Whew – it’s been ages. This is just a quickie to turn off the piratey theme and post a link to my X-Box Live Gamertag. Feel free to add me to your friends list – preferably with an audio note … Continue reading →

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I just drooled a little…

Posted on August 11, 2005 by Robin

[via Jake] Co-incidentally, my birthday is on the 18th and you can pre-order it starting on the 18th. It’s fate. So, who wants to buy me a shiny noo birthday present? 😀 At nearly AU$570, there is no way I … Continue reading →

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Desktop Trebuchet – on the cheap

Posted on July 16, 2005 by Robin

How to make a desktop trebuchet from popsicle sticks Gotta MAKE me one of these! 😀

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Lego Goodness

Posted on June 24, 2005 by Robin

I’ve been re-discovering the joys and delights of Lego for a while now, thanks (mostly) to my son and his natural inclination towards creative and imaginitive play. I don’t think people really give Lego enough credit for stimulating and encouraging … Continue reading →

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Remember 20 questions?

Posted on October 13, 2004 by Robin

Now play it on-line on an adaptive neural net! [20q.net] Continue reading →

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Playstation2 Network Adapter

Posted on October 4, 2004 by Robin

In a fit of impulsiveness, I purchased the PS2 Network kit a week ago. I really wanted to get an X-Box, but the store was out and I wanted to splurge NOW rather than drive to another store… One line … Continue reading →