Bit NSFW. Well, I’ve never been one to shy away from crazy Japanese cult movies. As a matter of fact, I didn’t …

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A 3 foot horror story +

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A real Hello Kitty +

If you are reading this website right now, I would find it very hard for you to not know what Hello Kitty …

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So, Andrea subliminally tricked me into purchasing Left 4 Dead on Steam, and I have been enjoying playing it for the past …

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Ichi the Killer Bento +

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Mini Nikon SLR in Japanese candy +

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Space Invaders Bank +

Tomy has done it again. If you are old enough to remember space invaders, this functioning bank will trigger your nostalgia reflex. Personally I …

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Realistic Robotic Fish +

Engineers at the University of Kitakyushu have developed one of the most unique looking robots that i have seen in awhile. Well, unique as far as robots are concerned.

This red stapper is actually a robotic fish known as “Tai-robot-kun”. It weighs in at 15.4lbs, and features hand painted scales for realism. Tai-robot-kun mimics a real fish swimming silently in the water, and can go for as long as an hour with a full battery.

The engineers hope to attach cameras and sensors to the robot so that it will be able to explore the waterways without disturbing aquatic life. Check out the video below to see Tai-robot-kun in action.

Via Pink Tentacle.

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BZou Says:
July 25th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Thats amazing, it looks pretty damn realistic. I kinda want one but I bet itll cost me an arm or a leg to get one.
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tokyotom Says:
July 28th, 2008 at 2:59 am
Only in Japan. Maybe there will be fake sushi to go along with that.

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