Turning yourself into an action figure is now possible, with the Bandai Pellermodel. Turn photos of yourself into the figure below!

So now turning photos of yourself into an action figure, you sorta become a Figma yourself. Neat and weird though. I don’t see why anyone would want to be an action figure XD This action figure would be good if you intend to give this to your other half :3.
Source: Japan Probe

This awesome Toyota Prius is wheelchair-friendly. All you need to do is press a button to keep the wheelchair away!

The top of the Toyota looks bulky and weird. On the other hand the device is pretty funky, though I would prefer putting the wheelchair in the boot myself. Lol
Source: Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition held earlier this week in Tokyo via Japan Probe

Sony’s latest addition is the Motion Controller, and one of the games compatible with the new motion controller, is LBP. I was wondering how they were going to implement this into the game.. and my questions were answered by the Youtube Video below (from TGS 09) ._.

The horror! Who on earth would want to hold a regular PS3 controller, and a motion controller just to play a game? >_> Resident Evil 5 is also in the making of a “Director’s Cut” to employ the new motion controller to the game. …

Cellphones are essentially something you can’t live without. Just last week, Docomo announced that it is producing a mobile phone made with surplus wood of trees. How awesome and strange is that?! XD

The authentic cypress wood body of the prototype, which is named TOUCH WOOD, features excellent durability and resistance to water, insects and mildew thanks to special three-dimensional compression molding developed by Olympus Corporation. Conventional natural wood is not suitable for use as mobile phone bodies because they tend to wear out quickly.
Each TOUCH WOOD handset will have their …

When you’re stuck in situations like a typhoon, earthquake; The best item to have around is a radio. The radio is real handy to keep you updated about the current situation.

Of course besides having a radio to be updated about the situation.. you might want to have a cellphone. Wait, what if your phone is dead? So we have this handy gadget which serves to charge your phone too.
The Sterling Multi PowerStation 5600 is a hand-cranked, solar powered device that can play AM/FM, top off 3 bundled AA batteries, power …

Sony will be releasing EyePet on November 17 2009. What is EyePet?
A person will be able to interact with a creature using the PlayStation Eye camera. Yes a pet on your TV! It’s basically all the fun of owning a pet without the mess!

Using the PlayStation Eye, gamers can interact with the pet with every object placed in front of it. For example, wave your fingers in front of the camera, and the EyePet will laugh. Roll a ball, and he’ll race after it. Poke him with a stick, and …

Umbrellas are a hassle to use when you’re outside! Imagine carrying lots of paper bags in your hands and when it starts to rain, you have to use the umbrella to shelter yourself. You find yourself strugging to carry both the umbrella and the bags in your hands. Well, fear no more as Japan has another great invention for you – Shoulderbrella ;)

Adhering to the end of any stock umbrella, the 2,499 yen Shoulderbrella is a flexible, pipe-cleaner-like accessory that wraps around your body to hold your umbrella for you.
Now …