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Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One
Avengers Assembled Collection

Once in a while, a collector’s edition just knocks my socks off – the recently released Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled Collection is a perfect example. First slated for release last September, some difficulties arose that prevented the set from being released at that time¹. However, after I opened the package, I realized that the wait was worth it. The folks that put this edition together went the extra mile to make it pretty amazing.

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The 3Doodler

3D printing is one of the coolest things on the planet (in my opinion). The fact that one can create something entirely in 3D from nothing is a boon for architects and modelers. Of course, the problem with 3D printing is accessibility – your average person can’t afford to do it on their own (instantly); they might also not have access to the software. I’m sure that in the future, these may not be such high barriers – but what if someone wants to play in 3D space sooner than later? Well, Peter Dilworth and Max Bogue, co-founders of Wobbleworks LLC, have come up with a pretty cool solution.

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How Much Do I Ouya

Late last summer, I backed a Kickstarter project by the name of Ouya. For those who aren’t aware, Ouya was introduced to the world as an affordable video game console for the masses built on Google’s Android ICS (now upgraded to Jellybean) OS. Ouya’s original Kickstarter goal was to raise $950K. The Ouya Kickstarter project took that goal and destroyed it, with funding topping $8.5M when it closed on August 9th, 2012.

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KontrolFreek
FPS Freek Bombshell

Last year, I was surprised by the increased accuracy that KontrolFreek’s FPS Freek Havoc and FPS Freek Infinity granted me when attached to my Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 controllers (as well as my Thrustmaster GP XID). In an attempt to cover more of the gaming spectrum (in more than one sense of the word) KontrolFreek has released the FPS Freek Bombshell – and gamers who want to customize their control with a different colour can be tickled pink.

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Woodees iPic
Multi Purpose Pick Stylus

Last year, I was at a media event, chatting with Steve Tilley about Draw Something. During one part of our discussion, we talked about how some people were able to draw such amazingly detailed pictures. I marveled at this, and expressed my admiration for these artists. I told Steve that drawings like that must have been done on an iPad, which gives those users a bit of an advantage over those using an iPhone or iPod Touch (due to screen real estate); but Steve told me that a lot of those detailed drawings were created with a stylus.

So, I bought a stylus, and used it for a little while, but it was a little bulky for my pocket. The short version of the stylus (it came in a two-pack: one long and one short) felt like holding chalk, which was good enough – but at times became uncomfortable. Woodees sent us the iPic Multi Purpose Pick Stylus to try out; and I have to say that it pays to be “picky”.

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KontrolFreek
FPS Freek Havok & FPS Freek Infinity

The FPS Freek Infinity.

The folks at KontrolFreek were nice enough to send us a two sets of FPS Freek products: FPSFreek Havoc and FPSFreek Infinity – which are enhancements for your Xbox 360 or PS3 controllers. I’m going to be honest with you: when I was first told about these, I couldn’t believe that they were actually “a thing”; and when they arrived in the mail, I was still having problems figuring out how these relatively inexpensive objects could make my gaming sessions more enjoyable. Well, you know what? It has been over a month, and they are so well designed that, much like an egotistical lead vocalist forgets his backup singers, I have completely forgotten that they are there.

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Watch Out!
Angry Birds Plushies Are Here!

If you have been banished to the Phantom Zone for the past few years then you might have an excuse for not knowing about Rovio’s Angry Birds puzzle game. So popular is this franchise that there are even official plushies that you can buy! Future Shop was kind enough to send us a few to play with. What do we think? They are awesome!

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