The first time I walked into the real Sagrada Família in Barcelona, the light hit different. Those towering columns branch upward like trees, and the stained glass throws color across stone in ways no photo can capture. I’ve personally visited inside and this is such a gorgeous basilica that words feel insufficient. LEGO has been […]
LEGO Sagrada Família 2026: 12,060 pieces make it the biggest set ever Read More
May the 4th has a merch problem. Nine out of ten products with a Vader stamp are screen-printed plastic destined for a yard sale by Labor Day, made for the kid aisle and priced like it. The other slice, the small one, is gear adults actually want on a desk, in a kitchen, or on
The Star Wars Gear Worth Buying This May the 4th (Even If You’re Not 12) Read More
Your childhood Soundwave toy could transform if you spent five minutes folding panels. This one does it automatically while you watch, then plays Spotify through its chest. Robosen and Hasbro just dropped the G1 Flagship Soundwave, and it might be the first collectible robot that truly lives up to “More Than Meets The Eye.” After
Looking for gifts that combine German engineering with actual usefulness? Audi just pitched three holiday options that range from “I want one” to “wait, they make that?” The highlight is the Audi eMTB 2.0 electric mountain bike. At $5,850, this isn’t your weekend trail toy. It’s a proper enduro-style e-bike built in partnership with Italian
REVIEW – Like many toddlers, our little guy is obsessed with vehicles in general, and fire trucks in particular. He’s constantly spotting fire trucks in the wild (and loudly informing us about said trucks), so the offer to review a ride-on fire truck was a welcome surprise. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $349.99 Where to buy:
REVIEW – The Wand Company has done it again! In 2014, they released a Star Trek Phaser replica worthy of any TV or movie production. In 2016, they released an almost perfect version of the Communicator. Then, a few years later, in 2020. The Wand Company announces it is finally making every Star Trek fan’s
The Wand Company Star Trek Tricorder review – My landing party set is now complete Read More
REVIEW – I was a kid right when the infamous super-soaker came on the scene in the early 90s (if my memory serves me right). I wanted one so bad, and my mind was all but blown when I was lucky enough to get one for a 4th of July party one year. If only
SpyraGravity review – A water cannon that doesn’t quite make it through the battle Read More
NEWS – Get ready to roll into the future of marble runs! Marblelous, the world’s first high-tech interactive marble run lauches today (March 25th, 2025) on Kickstarter. This isn’t your grandpa’s marble run – it’s a game-changer that blends classic fun with cutting-edge tech. What Makes Marblelous Special? Marblelous takes marble runs to a whole
The marble run of the future – Marblelous hits Kickstarter today! Read More
REVIEW – Miniature vehicles, including trains, have always been a favorite of mine since childhood. Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars especially. As I aged, my interest in all things remote control (RC) has developed. I recently reviewed an RC boat and loved it. Now I’m reviewing an RC car from the same company. The DEERC
NEWS – This past March, Kathleen told us about the adorable TinyTV2. I almost bought one just for the heck of it, but never did and now TinyCircuits is back with an even smaller version! The TinyTV Mini is a “TV” that features a 0.6″ 65K OLED display. The TinyTV Mini comes with a functioning
Itsy bitsy teeny weeny TV for your geek dollhouse Read More
NEWS – Jin Iron Soldiers from Coppertist are really cool toy figures that mix history with fun! Inspired by the Iron Pagoda of the ancient Jin Dynasty cavalry, these figures are made from a blend of metals like white bronze, copper, oxidized silver, and 18K gold giving them a shiny, sturdy look. What Makes Them
Unique magnetic toy figures inspired by ancient Chinese warriors Read More
REVIEW – If you’ve ever driven a 500+ horsepower car, you know that you’re a sneeze away from a dangerous and/or expensive wreck without skill and concentration. A few years ago I spun out a rented Dodge Challenger with a track kit on the streets of Las Vegas and luckily all I damaged was my
KOBOTIX Real Racer XR RC car review – fun but flawed Read More
NEWS – What is STEMFIE? The STEMFIE Project is an open-sourced educational construction toy that you can download and make at home on your 3D printer for free. The model shown above is made from STEMFIE parts that include beams, fasteners, plates, gears, shafts, washers, and more. The ability to print individual parts as you need
Forget about LEGO, 3D print the STEMFIE model building system for free! Read More
REVIEW – Radio-controlled toys and vehicles have always fascinated me. RC planes and helicopters are something I really enjoy watching, but I would never own them because I’d be too scared of crashing. RC cars or trucks look like endless fun, but knowing myself, I’d get into the hobby too deep and would constantly want
DEERC DE95 Wave Shredder RC Jet Boat review – All the fun of RC on the water Read More
REVIEW – I’ve reviewed several DEERC remote control cars here at The Gadgeteer, but so far all of these have been land-based remote control vehicles. Today that changes, with the DEERC Fast Brushless RC Shark Boat. I continue to regularly take out the DEERC trucks and cars that I previously reviewed and they’ve all held
REVIEW – With summer coming quickly and the days warming up, we are getting out more and more as the days getting longer. Adding to the outdoor fun is the TOSY Flying Ring set! What is it? The TOSY Flying Ring set consists of three flying rings (frisbees), each with a different colored set LEDs
TOSY Flying Ring review – Give it a whirl! Read More
REVIEW – Last year I reviewed Funwhole’s Lakeside Lodge, and it is probably my favorite building block set. It’s amazing how a good set of lights can really enhance the quality of a set, and no one knows how to light a set like Funwhole. I decided to review another set in this same genre
Funwhole A-Frame Cabin Building Block Set review – an old-fashioned house with lights Read More
REVIEW – Continuing a streak of DEERC RC car reviews, this time I have the DEERC H16R Brushless 1:16 4×4 RC Truck in to check out. Both of the previous DEERC RC cars have been a blast and are holding up well (no issues with either). This new H16R RC truck appears to be a
DEERC H16R Brushless 1:16 4×4 RC Truck review – a tiny speed demon Read More
REVIEW – A few months ago I had the pleasure of reviewing a 1:16 RC truck from DEERC that has continued to be a blast to tear around the yard and street with. This time around, I’ve got a slightly larger and slightly different style 1:14 “Fast Shark RC Car” in for testing, so I’ll
DEERC 1:14 Fast Shark RC Car review – my favorite shark themed RC car Read More
REVIEW – Aliens have arrived, and their UFOs are the gravest threat that our planet has ever seen! Mankind’s answer? Convert the giant octopi of our oceans into half mollusk, half machine monstrosities and turn them loose against the flying saucers! The crazy thing is that it seems to be working. Join me for this