Added on 12/11/09

You'll have thousands of free eBooks to download and read in their entirety Plus sample any eBook for free, including the latest bestsellers and new releases . Coming soon in your local Barnes and Noble store you'll be able read all eBooks in their... See more

You'll have thousands of free eBooks to download and read in their entirety Plus sample any eBook for free, including the latest bestsellers and new releases . Coming soon in your local Barnes and Noble store you'll be able read all eBooks in their entirety at no charge. See less

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Highlights: A gift card from Jo-Ann. It's the perfect gift for creative individuals! With over 50,000 crafting and sewing products as well as thousands of ''how-to's'' in our project library, they can't help but be delighted. Jo-Ann Gift Cards are available in whole dollar amounts from $10-$500. They...

Added on 12/06/09

Tiny 8x10mm white resin cameos on a pale Wedgewood blue background (one left-facing, one right-facing) mounted in antiqued oxidized silver-plated brass Art Nouveau style settings, dangling from sapphire blue Austrian crystal beads. All connecting... See more

Tiny 8x10mm white resin cameos on a pale Wedgewood blue background (one left-facing, one right-facing) mounted in antiqued oxidized silver-plated brass Art Nouveau style settings, dangling from sapphire blue Austrian crystal beads. All connecting parts are rhodium-plated. The default hooks are fancy antiqued silver-plated brass lever backs. Available with a selection of hook options. Length: 2 1/8" (5.5cm), including hooks See less

Highlights: [#E16] $12.99 USD

Added on 12/06/09

Limited edition of 2. An asymmetrical collage of vintage German brass clock parts and antiqued pewter ornaments mounted onto a diamond-shaped steel filigree, and dangling 3 strands of brass and silvertone chain. Silver-tone locking pin on back. Due... See more

Limited edition of 2. An asymmetrical collage of vintage German brass clock parts and antiqued pewter ornaments mounted onto a diamond-shaped steel filigree, and dangling 3 strands of brass and silvertone chain. Silver-tone locking pin on back. Due to the limited variety of vintage clock components, the brooches are similar but ultimately unique. Dimensions: 1 3/4" x 3 1/8" (4.5x7.5cm) including chains See less

Highlights: [#P26] $19.99 USD

Added on 12/06/09

Limited edition of 12. A solid wood box painted glossy black, with an elaborate 4 1/4 inch (10.5cm) wide antiqued oxidized sliver-plated brass stamping of the Greek god of love, Eros. Surrounding him are 4 ornate corner stampings and 2 long accent... See more

Limited edition of 12. A solid wood box painted glossy black, with an elaborate 4 1/4 inch (10.5cm) wide antiqued oxidized sliver-plated brass stamping of the Greek god of love, Eros. Surrounding him are 4 ornate corner stampings and 2 long accent stampings at the sides, all attached with durable waterproof industrial adhesive. The inside is lined with rich red felt and features an oval mirror edged in black braided cord. A silvertone latch closes the top beneath a fancy silvetone hinged metal handle dangling a white silky tassel. The hinges on the bottom are wrought iron effect matte black brass, and 4 antiqued pewter feet on the bottom keep the box slightly elevated. Varnished on the outside to waterproof the surface. Dimensions: 7 1/2"x 7 1/2"x 2 3/4" (19x19x6.5cm) See less

Highlights: [#B02] $89.99 USD

Added on 12/06/09

Straight out of Wild Wild West! A silver-plated alloy mechanical (wind-up) pocket watch with a fabulous spiderweb filigree front cover, elaborate scroll relief design on the back, and clear glass windows on the inside face and back which reveal the... See more

Straight out of Wild Wild West! A silver-plated alloy mechanical (wind-up) pocket watch with a fabulous spiderweb filigree front cover, elaborate scroll relief design on the back, and clear glass windows on the inside face and back which reveal the moving brass gears inside. Gold-tone Arabic numerals and elegant black hands. Press top button to open, pull up grooved ring to set time. To wind, roll grooved ring back and forth between your fingers until resistance begins to change (1-3 times daily). No batteries required. See the Men's/Unisex category for co-ordinating watch chains (sold separately). See less

Highlights: [#W02] $32.99 USD

Added on 10/07/09

No more rude buzzers, please. This alarm clock wakes you first with the sound of gentle birdsong, then a discreet cough and comforting words "Good morning, Madam" followed by a charming and amusing message-a different one each morning (six months'... See more

No more rude buzzers, please. This alarm clock wakes you first with the sound of gentle birdsong, then a discreet cough and comforting words "Good morning, Madam" followed by a charming and amusing message-a different one each morning (six months' worth before they start repeating). The voice is that of British actor Stephen Fry (Jeeves of Jeeves and Wooster fame). Clock has a wood housing with black lacquer finish, glass front, and elegant face: roses for Madam. Pop-on light for latenight time checks. Takes 3 AA batteries (not included). 5-1/4"w x 5"h x 4"d. See less

Added on 12/30/08

This is a fun felted bacon scarf. The loose red, pink, and white merino wool has been welt felted with warm, soapy water and agitated to hold its shape. Nothing is sewn, knitted, or crocheted in this piece, though I did use needle felting to... See more

This is a fun felted bacon scarf. The loose red, pink, and white merino wool has been welt felted with warm, soapy water and agitated to hold its shape. Nothing is sewn, knitted, or crocheted in this piece, though I did use needle felting to reinforce some spots. (Technically, knitting or crocheting something and then felting is called fulling.) It is a bumpy rectangle bacon shape, and it measures approximately 41” x 9.5” at its narrowest near the middle and 11” at its widest near the ends. It looks like a real slice of bacon, with all the striations of fat and meat. The pictures don't do it justice. If you want, e-mail me and I will try to send you better pictures. It’s like wearing a delicious, delicious work of art! I kind of don’t want to sell it, but I know I can’t prevent it from fulfilling its felted destiny. Seriously, do a search on “bacon scarf” and look at the other bacon scarves out there. They use a paltry two colors, and they don’t look as realistic as this! Also, those... See less

Added on 12/27/08

Umbrella Umbrella We love the look of this umbrella so much, we're gonna say it twice. That's why we call it our Umbrella Umbrella. If you were a corporation (with, say, multinational bioengineering / pharmaceutical interests) and you had to buy an... See more

Umbrella Umbrella We love the look of this umbrella so much, we're gonna say it twice. That's why we call it our Umbrella Umbrella. If you were a corporation (with, say, multinational bioengineering / pharmaceutical interests) and you had to buy an umbrella, this would be the one you'd want. The red and white alternating panels? It just says "corporation" and "umbrella." Umbrella. Corporation. Doesn't that just have a nice ring to it? Really. What more could you want from an umbrella? Protection from the elements? It's got that, too! This is an automatic-opening, compact nylon umbrella with a metal handle and a 42 inch arc. It features a matte-black handle and black button on top. Plus, this one includes a flexible, black wrist strap, which is valuable when you're swinging it as a bludgeon against invading zombie hordes. You know. Like you do. See less

Highlights: $14.99

Added on 12/27/08

For today's history lesson... The Astrolabe was developed at the Greek school in Alexandria about 160 B.C. by Hipparchus. Great scientific strides forward at that time were the result of combining the Greek sciences with Babylonian mathematics. This... See more

For today's history lesson... The Astrolabe was developed at the Greek school in Alexandria about 160 B.C. by Hipparchus. Great scientific strides forward at that time were the result of combining the Greek sciences with Babylonian mathematics. This was made possible by the conquests of Alexander the Great who established a vast empire throughout the Mediterranean. From that point in history, the Astrolabe was known to scholars and was used as a slide rule of the Heavens. Direction, time, angles, and the position of the celestial bodies could all be calculated. When Prince Henry the Navigator established his seafaring fleet, he began using the Astrolabe to navigate the ships. For many years this gave the Portuguese the exclusive ability to navigate open waters, which the other countries could not do. When Sir Francis Drake raided ports along the South American coast he was forced to flee from the Spanish ships. Drake attached a Portuguese ship and took its navigator hostage to guide... See less

Highlights: $69.99

Added on 12/16/08

What the?? Well, it's not always possible to speak your mind on the Internet. So cyber-culture has developed a whole new way to curse and blaspheme without necessarily conjuring up the negativity associated with the whole phrases themselves. And... See more

What the?? Well, it's not always possible to speak your mind on the Internet. So cyber-culture has developed a whole new way to curse and blaspheme without necessarily conjuring up the negativity associated with the whole phrases themselves. And beyond lessening the bite, it's much more efficient to communicate with acronyms everybody understands. I suppose you might be wondering to yourself right now "Oh ThinkGeek, Why is this the case?" WTF are you asking us for? We just work here. Jeez. Black, 100% cotton ladies' shirt. Stretchy and fitted, not baggy like the guys' stuff! WTF? Coffee Mug also available! See less

Highlights: $18.99

Added on 12/16/08

Wi-Fi Signal Status for You and the World! Here at ThinkGeek we're pretty lazy when it comes to technology. We expect our gadgets to do all the busywork while we focus on the high level important tasks like reading blogs. That's why we hate to have... See more

Wi-Fi Signal Status for You and the World! Here at ThinkGeek we're pretty lazy when it comes to technology. We expect our gadgets to do all the busywork while we focus on the high level important tasks like reading blogs. That's why we hate to have to crack open our laptops just to see if there is any wi-fi internet access about... and keychain wi-fi detectors, we would have to actually remove them from our pockets to look at them. But now thanks to the ingenious ThinkGeek robot monkeys you can display the current wi-fi signal strength to yourself and everyone around you with this stylish Wi-Fi Detector Shirt. The glowing bars on the front of the shirt dynamically change as the surrounding wi-fi signal strength fluctuates. Finally you can get the attention you deserve as others bow to you as their reverential wi-fi god, while geeky chicks swoon at your presence. You can thank us later. See less

Highlights: $19.99

Added on 12/16/08

Welcome Your Friends & Family Into Your Hi Tech Culture! This stylish looking mat is really just the phrase 'welcome' encoded in binary. So, in a way, it's a dual purpose device. Your UPS delivery guy is going to think it's just a cool, funky, retro... See more

Welcome Your Friends & Family Into Your Hi Tech Culture! This stylish looking mat is really just the phrase 'welcome' encoded in binary. So, in a way, it's a dual purpose device. Your UPS delivery guy is going to think it's just a cool, funky, retro pattern. And he'll be right. But your uncle from NASA will see that pattern as a collection of seven other patterns at which point he'll quickly decode the message, chuckle, and slap the knocker on your door. Includes one Polypropylene surface, vinyl backed entrance mat with binary encoding of 'Welcome' with raised printing. Dimensions: 2' x 3'. Extremely hardy! This floor/door mat is a densely needle punched, polypropylene carpet mat that combines durability with attractive appearance. The high low surface pattern promotes aggressive cleaning action while its rugged vinyl backing provides skid resistant traction. A great mat for stopping dirt and moisture at the door and promoting cleaner, safer interior floors. Ideal for use indoors or... See less

Highlights: $39.99

Added on 12/16/08

Use it as an interjection or a celebratory statement! As in...'Hey! I just upgraded my 56k modem to 1.1 SDSL. w00t! w00t!'. Works every time. True it's an independent clause, but really the best clauses are always independent. w00t. w00t belongs to... See more

Use it as an interjection or a celebratory statement! As in...'Hey! I just upgraded my 56k modem to 1.1 SDSL. w00t! w00t!'. Works every time. True it's an independent clause, but really the best clauses are always independent. w00t. w00t belongs to gamers the world over. It seems to have been derived from the obselete 'whoot' which essentially is another way to say 'hoot' which itself is a shout or derisive laugh. But others maintain that w00t is the sound several players make while jumping like bunnies in Quake III. Still others want you to believe that it comes from the phrase 'wow loot' used in multiplayer RPGs many moons ago. And if you can believe it some folks even think it was derived from the gaming phrase, 'We Own the Other Team!' Fiction or fact? I suppose you'll just have to decide what 'w00t!' means to you... Short-sleeved, heavyweight, 100% cotton t-shirt with ringers on cuffs and collar. The word 'w00t!' is written on the front and center. See less

Highlights: $18.99 - $19.99

Added on 12/16/08

Armed and Dangerous The secret to the USB Doomsday Device is very simple - it has three levels of failsafe protection. In order to arm the Device, you first need to activate switch one. Then, you need to activate switch two. Then (and stay with us... See more

Armed and Dangerous The secret to the USB Doomsday Device is very simple - it has three levels of failsafe protection. In order to arm the Device, you first need to activate switch one. Then, you need to activate switch two. Then (and stay with us here, because this is where it gets a little crazy), you need to activate switch three. Switch three is a key switch, and only authorized personnel should have a copy of the key. Once all three switches are turned on (in order) the Main light will glow red. This means the Device is armed and very dangerous. All that is left to do is flip back the plastic shield and press the red button for an explosive sound effect. But what really happens when you press the button? We're not sure. Perhaps 15 kittens explode; perhaps your bank account lowers by a fraction of a cent; perhaps you start an interplanetary war trillions of parsecs away by blowing up the caravan of Queen Knorb'l. But one thing is clear - before pushing the button, you must ask... See less

Highlights: $39.99

Added on 12/16/08

Feeling The Need To Get Away? Tired of people stepping all over you? Well take your frustrations out by stepping all over these choice door/floor mats. Adorned with the peculiar 'There's No Place Like 127.0.0.1' phrase, consider them your own... See more

Feeling The Need To Get Away? Tired of people stepping all over you? Well take your frustrations out by stepping all over these choice door/floor mats. Adorned with the peculiar 'There's No Place Like 127.0.0.1' phrase, consider them your own personal wormholes to a place where users invented clue and upper management gets outsourced. Just step on 'em, click heels twice, and off you go! Perfect for both outdoor home and indoor office use alike, so that makes them extra tastylicious! Includes one Polypropylene surface, vinyl backed entrance mat with the phrase 'There's No Place Like 127.0.0.1' with raised printing front and center. Dimensions: 2' x 3'. Extremely hardy! This floor/door mat is a densely needle punched, polypropylene carpet mat that combines durability with attractive appearance. The high low surface pattern promotes aggressive cleaning action while its rugged vinyl backing provides skid resistant traction. A great mat for stopping dirt and moisture at the door and... See less

Highlights: $39.99

Added on 12/16/08

For the 8-Bit Office A few of us monkeys at ThinkGeek had this great shared dream a few months ago. In it, the whole world was 8-Bit, just like the video games we grew up on. We found ourselves having to leap from platform to platform, to search for... See more

For the 8-Bit Office A few of us monkeys at ThinkGeek had this great shared dream a few months ago. In it, the whole world was 8-Bit, just like the video games we grew up on. We found ourselves having to leap from platform to platform, to search for pieces of the Triforce of Wisdom, and to fight scary mutated plants and animals. The music was awesome (and still stuck in our heads) but the coolest part was what we were wearing: a tie. But not just any tie, an 8-Bit tie! We woke up screaming. An 8-Bit tie - what an awesome way for the drones of Cubeland to show their independence from Corporate America! So, we did what we knew you'd want - we had the ties made. Silk-like Microfiber construction, clip on* (for easy dressing and t-shirt wear if needed), and custom designed by us for you. You'll be the envy of the office or, at least, you'll get tons of attention. You'll be just like Mario when he wore a tie to meetings when negotiating his contact with Nintendo. Sure the Wii, PS3, and Xbox... See less

Highlights: $14.99

Added on 12/16/08

Fun with solids! So, Johnny was diligently working in the lab trying to generate a little nucleation. But things weren't going so well and he's just not having any luck. Then all of a sudden his lab partner fumbles in, accidently knocking Johnny's... See more

Fun with solids! So, Johnny was diligently working in the lab trying to generate a little nucleation. But things weren't going so well and he's just not having any luck. Then all of a sudden his lab partner fumbles in, accidently knocking Johnny's beaker of silver nitrate into some potassium chloride which spills all over Johnny. 'Heavens to Betsy!' Johnny gleefully proclaims as a beautiful white solid of silver chloride materializes. And that's why, the legend goes, if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. Teal, 100% cotton babydoll with black text and pics on it. Beneath some nifty drawings of labatory equipment reads...'If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate'. See less

Highlights: $18.99

Added on 12/16/08

You've Got to Know When to Walk Away, Know When to Take a Double-Move Action Table-top gamers tend to be a superstitious bunch. Maybe it goes hand in hand with the in-game proof that praying to the god of your choice can make your arrow fly more... See more

You've Got to Know When to Walk Away, Know When to Take a Double-Move Action Table-top gamers tend to be a superstitious bunch. Maybe it goes hand in hand with the in-game proof that praying to the god of your choice can make your arrow fly more accurately. Or maybe it's the result of a chemical compound produced in the gourmet gestalt of Cheetos and Mountain Dew. Whatever it is, we definitely have our rituals and eccentricities. One of the ThinkGeek Monkeys was in a group once in which one of the players would begin rolling before the game started, declaring he was "getting all the bad rolls out." Another would chide him because he was "wasting all his good rolls." But we all feel there's something more to the dice than just random chance. When the dice control life and death, they become imbued with powers beyond stochastic phenomena. We've all had The Good Dice and The Bad Dice. This shirt memorializes that horrific night everyone has had when your dice were out to get you. You'll... See less

Highlights: $15.99 - $17.99

Added on 12/16/08

Jam jars store jam, these jars store sunshine! Captured inside the Sun and Moon Jars are a highly efficient solar cell, a rechargeable battery and low energy LED lamps. When the jar is placed in direct sunlight the solar cell creates an electrical... See more

Jam jars store jam, these jars store sunshine! Captured inside the Sun and Moon Jars are a highly efficient solar cell, a rechargeable battery and low energy LED lamps. When the jar is placed in direct sunlight the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery over a few hours. This energy is then used at night to power the three LED lamps inside the jar. The light is diffused by the frosted jar and give the appearance of sunlight emitting from the sun or a cool moon glow (warm colored LED lights are used to give a more natural and warm light). You may have noticed that there is no switch on the Sun Jar - in fact there are no visible controls at all - but there is a clever light sensor inside that automatically activates the LEDs when it gets dark or the lights are turned out! (There is an override switch inside the lid to turn off the light at night and conserve battery life.) Mason jars are not only beautiful but by their very nature they are water tight - so the... See less

Highlights: $34.99

Added on 12/16/08

It's Japanese, and therefore cool, QED There is a philosophy in Japan with regards to electronics that a new bit of gadgetry doesn't exactly have to be practical to be useful. One only has to look at their total embrace of household robotics to see... See more

It's Japanese, and therefore cool, QED There is a philosophy in Japan with regards to electronics that a new bit of gadgetry doesn't exactly have to be practical to be useful. One only has to look at their total embrace of household robotics to see the truth of it. Their approach to gadgetry is to develop the product first, then create the need for it. For example - here we have a cute little white plastic brick with a face made of LEDs. The tiny microphone in the base picks up sounds in the room, whether it's music, or your loudmouth boss, and makes his mouth move in time. It's like he's lip synching to the song! Kinda like Britney, only much much smaller, and probably smells better. He's USB powered, so plug him in to any powered USB port, set him near your favorite sound-source, and your little buddy will perform for you all day long! See less

Highlights: $39.99

Added on 12/16/08

From ThinqueGeek Mercantile Maybe you're into the whole DIY bit of the Steampunk movement but you're not quite ready to replace your ribs with copper tubing and your lungs with bellows. That's where we come in. We've made a Steampunk cosplay t-shirt... See more

From ThinqueGeek Mercantile Maybe you're into the whole DIY bit of the Steampunk movement but you're not quite ready to replace your ribs with copper tubing and your lungs with bellows. That's where we come in. We've made a Steampunk cosplay t-shirt that lets you reveal your inner self without exposing any actual vital organs. Sure it doesn't look quite as cool as being a steam-powered cyborg, but the pluses are that there's no worrying about pressure gauges and less oxidation this way. Trust me. When you gotta get in there and scrub the tarnish off of the thoracic vertebrae, you're going to need a second set of hands. It's even worse than trying to dry your back. Especially if your hands are modded, too. Steampunk-esque skeleton in shades of sepia on a black, 100% cotton shirt. See less

Highlights: $15.99 - $17.99

Added on 12/16/08

From ThinqueGeek Mercantile Hello, double-X contingency! You said you wanted Steampunk Skeleton in a version tailor-fitted to females. We did you one better. We sat down at the table and negotiated an unholy alliance between our Digital Angel... See more

From ThinqueGeek Mercantile Hello, double-X contingency! You said you wanted Steampunk Skeleton in a version tailor-fitted to females. We did you one better. We sat down at the table and negotiated an unholy alliance between our Digital Angel babydoll and Steampunk Skeleton shirt to bring you the glory which is Steampunk Angel. If you've always wanted to have wings that come with a pressure gauge but you've never wanted to get in there and mess with your scapulae to attach them, this shirt is for you. "Steampunk Angel" printed on the front of a black, 100% cotton babydoll t-shirt. Wings on the back in two shades of brown.1 See less

Highlights: $18.99

Added on 12/16/08

LCARS FTW! You've landed on this page because you're either a really big Star Trek fan, or you're morbidly curious about what kind of nerd would want these items. I would like to speak, for a moment, to that first group. Ignore the haters, guys -... See more

LCARS FTW! You've landed on this page because you're either a really big Star Trek fan, or you're morbidly curious about what kind of nerd would want these items. I would like to speak, for a moment, to that first group. Ignore the haters, guys - they don't understand Trek. They don't get how cool it is to travel at Warp 9.975 through the Delta Quadrant, or snapping around a singularity at faster-than-light whipping you into the past, or applying two annular confinement beams slightly out of phase onto a Starfleet officer just as an atmospheric window closed causing a duplicate to materialize on the planet’s surface... The shows were epic, and those poor souls will just have to live in the sad technologically-vapid world they've created for themselves. You're different - you practically LIVE in the 24th century. You've got a communicator, sure. You may even have tribbles and shirts, but do you have 24th century wall panels? No? Well, step right up, my friends! Why, for just a few... See less

Highlights: $17.99

Added on 12/16/08

You see a large wooden door. You open it. You enter a dark cavernous conference room. There are whiteboards, notepads, and a speakerphone. The faint smell of dry erase markers and stale coffee hovers in the dank office air. The fluorescent light... See more

You see a large wooden door. You open it. You enter a dark cavernous conference room. There are whiteboards, notepads, and a speakerphone. The faint smell of dry erase markers and stale coffee hovers in the dank office air. The fluorescent light above you flickers briefly. You see hidden in the shadows the glistening, faceted eyes of your manager. The foul smelling monster breathes heavily -- drooling on a stack of TPS reports. What do you do? I attack. I swing my 2-handed sword at the fell beast! Luckily I'm wearing my +20 Shirt of Smiting, otherwise my roll of 17 would have been merely a glancing blow against his AC 37 scaly hide. Thanks to my new shirt (which also acts as a keen edge spell), it's a critical hit! DOUBLE DAMAGE! Where are the Cheetos? 100% cotton heavyweight t-shirt in black. Don't be deceived by its comfy feel and relaxed fit: with "+20 Shirt of Smiting" printed on the front in white, you're practically invincible! See less

Highlights: $15.99 - $17.99

Added on 12/16/08

* Authentic reproductions of Alliance bills used in the movie, Serenity * Made from the original source-data from the film's production * Includes 6 100-credit bills, 6 500-credit bills, money band, and map to the planet "Miranda"

* Authentic reproductions of Alliance bills used in the movie, Serenity * Made from the original source-data from the film's production * Includes 6 100-credit bills, 6 500-credit bills, money band, and map to the planet "Miranda" See less

Highlights: $9.99

Added on 12/16/08

A strong and stylish umbrella Enjoy the rain for a change under the Senz Mini Umbrella. Aerodynamically designed for superior protection and to withstand heavy winds without inverting. Its optimal line of sight from under the canopy, reinforced rib... See more

A strong and stylish umbrella Enjoy the rain for a change under the Senz Mini Umbrella. Aerodynamically designed for superior protection and to withstand heavy winds without inverting. Its optimal line of sight from under the canopy, reinforced rib construction and patented handle construction with reverse opening are true breakthroughs in umbrella design. The Senz Mini is the winner of multiple design awards, including the 2007 Red Dot Design Award. It is smart because it orients itself in the best position in the wind and features unique eye-savers that protect your eyes. This umbrella is strong and the patented frame can withstand winds up to 40 mph. An absolute head turner on the street! See less

Highlights: $54.99

Added on 12/16/08

Cute Plant Craves Your Attention Plants would make great pets if they just did more stuff. Hey, they can grow, they can make oxygen, they can die... but that's pretty much it. Nobody names a plant. You can't really hug a plant. However, luckily for... See more

Cute Plant Craves Your Attention Plants would make great pets if they just did more stuff. Hey, they can grow, they can make oxygen, they can die... but that's pretty much it. Nobody names a plant. You can't really hug a plant. However, luckily for you Sega of Japan has re-envisioned the lowly plant as a cute robotic companion. Using futuristic muscle wires for movement, the Sega Pekoppa Robot Plant looks surprisingly lifelike but never needs watering or sunlight... what it craves is your attention. Talk to your Pekoppa plant and it responds to your voice by bending and moving in a very lifelike manner (if real plants could move, which they mostly don't). Ignore it and it gets pretty sad. The more you talk, the happier it is... making it the ideal companion for your wife or girlfriend. Based on the research by Dr. Tomio Watanabe the Pekoppa incorporates "Unazuki riron" (nodding theory.) According to Dr Watanabe, nonverbal communication including nodding and face expression is crucial... See less

Highlights: $29.99