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Obscure Object of Desire: Heat-Seeking NERF Vulcan

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Robert Farago

The genesis of inventor Rick Prescott’s infrared seeking Sentinel (a.k.a. “Dilbert’s Revenge”) from the man himself, via makezine.com: An idea sparked in my mind one day while walking the toy gun isle in a store with my kid and later that evening … Continue reading →

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Toys of My Youth: Mattel M-16 Marauder

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Brad Kozak

It was way back when I was a kid too young to concern myself with adult worries like Vietnam, counter culture, and gun violence. It was Christmas, and all I wanted was the stuff I saw on TV. And that … Continue reading →

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Saturday Evening Post: Mattel Shootin’ Shell 45s!

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Brad Kozak

A blast (no pun intended) from the past, from back in the day, when it was socially acceptable to be a kid that liked cool toys, guns, and things that make loud noises. Sadly, toys like these (and the commercials … Continue reading →

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Jack Kerouac Can Bite Me.

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Brad Kozak

I’m on the road again, picking up my all-too-distant offspring for her summer vacation. Along the way, I came across this truck stop display. I’ve known a lot of truckers in my time. I’ve never known one of the “knights … Continue reading →

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Bang, Bang . . . You’re Dead.

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Brad Kozak

When I was a kid, I had what I guess you’d call a good childhood. Two parents that loved me. Good school. Three squares a day. The usual. A big part of growing up revolved around my toy chest, which … Continue reading →

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