Dick's Gadget Warehouse. And how to submit your video to the show.

On this week’s show we had something different for our Dick’s Gadget Warehouse spot. No, not a viewer’s video, but a Gadget Warehouse gadget from Chad’s own collection of old stuff he doesn’t want to part with. And we learned something new about Chad during this segment. That Chad was, and still is, a master balloon animal maker! It’s how he earned money during school. He can make great balloon animals fast, so be sure to watch the show. And the gadget he used to make his animal balloons quickly is the Pump 1. It’s been around for more than 20 years and it is still on sale, although Chad said some parts from changed from metal to plastic. Here’s a bit more about it from the website where it’s available: “Pump 1 is best suited for birthday parties and anywhere you would be standing in one place and cranking out balloons. The sliding tubes lock together for easy maneuverability. The pump weighs fourteen and one-half pounds and stands 32" high. The Pump 1 is built to last a lifetime. Clean and oil the pump every 8 hours of use is all that is needed to keep Pump 1 working smoothly. It is machined from white PVC plastic with a black plastic base and handle. It comes with a squeeze bottle of "Break Free" lubricant, a nozzle wrench and instructions.” And it’s not inexpensive. It retails for $195.00, but it works amazingly fast as you’ll see in this program. And Chad said you need quality balloons, so he also provided a link to the ones he recommends. 

The Pump 1:  

http://www4.mailordercentral.com/tmyersmagic/prodinfo.asp?number=2000 

Chad’s balloon recommendation: 

http://www4.mailordercentral.com/tmyersmagic/prodinfo.asp?number=260QAT

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We’re still looking for Viewer Videos! We’d love to include your video in an upcoming Giz Wiz Show. 

Here’s what we’re looking: Your home shoot video – 2 to 3 minutes long, in any of the following categories: 

I bought a piece of crap: Did you buy something you ended up hating? We won't get you a refund, but we might be able to give a platform to vent your disappointment. Remember, "family friendly" language applies.  

I invented this! Did you invent something? (Or did a friend or relative invent something.) We can't market it for you, but we can help get the word out. Show us what it is, and how it works. Even if it's a prototype, you can get our (and the audience) reactions. No professional ads please. 

My Gadget Warehouse: Okay, so you don't have a warehouse. It doesn't matter. Just tell us about your favorite old gadget(s). When and where you bought it, and why you're still hanging on to it.  

My Favorite Gadget of All Time: Show us what it is, tell us what it does and why you love, or loved it! It can be something you just bought too.  

Post them on YouTube and send our producer, Jason, the link! We'll do the rest. (Or possibly nothing, but that's unlikely.) Remember, videos should be just 2 to 3 minutes long! Low production value is fine, but we should be able to hear you and see you! If we select and show your video on The Giz Wiz you will now be awarded with some sort of prize. Like an autographed MAD magazine and some piece of crap. So that's one more (so-so) reason to send in your video!  

All show submissions go to gizwiz@twit.tv