Here’s a modern version of the String Ray from last week’s Gadget Warehouse.
July 16, 2011 Comments Off 
Here’s a new ‘spin’ on the idea of using string to make colorful patterns. The new toy is called FyrFlyz and it’s a really simple, but fun device. There are 2 color LED lights attached to the middle of 2 strings. At the end of each string is a holding device with holes for your fingers. Hit the mini on/off switch to turn the LEDs on, and then twist and spin them to make awesome colorful patterns. To be really effective they really should be used in the dark, either indoors or out. (The instructions warn you to make sure you’re not near anything you can accidentally hit as you spin the LEDs.) The most fun is when you make large loops and let the strings twist. Then when you pull the strings apart, they spin really fast in the opposite direction making some really unique patterns. Sometimes if you’re not paying attention, the strings can get tangled in ways you don’t want, but it’s fairly easy to get them untangled. They are powered by 2 CR1620 button batteries, which are installed when you buy FyrFlyz. Since there are just two LEDs, battery life should be fairly decent. And the batteries are replaceable. There are three different FyrFlyz color combinations available -- so each person can create their own color coordinated flying designs. The company has dubbed the three models as Blue Angel: Multicolor and blue; Cyclone: Green and white; and Nytfyr: Red and white. I was using Nytfyr on this YouTube video. (Link below.) They’re recommended for kids 8 and up. That String Ray device from last week’s show cost about $80 and that was 26 years ago. FyrFlyz cost about $10 for each of the variations. They’re available now in limited markets, but should be available everywhere in the next month or so. (This was written on July 15th, 2011)
YouTube Link: http://youtu.be/0hbdcj3RecM?hd=1
Company Link: www.fyrflyz.com
See or hear this link: www.twit.tv/dgw1323
