Giz Wiz #1538 October 1st, 2015, our 22nd Independently Produced Giz Wiz Show

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And now on to another Time To Play event, starting with a fun game for kids (and adults) called

PIE FACE!

Here's what Amazon says about it: The exciting Pie Face game is filled with fun and suspense, and somebody’s bound to get splatted! Just put some delicious whipped cream from home or the wet sponge on the “hand” of this hilarious game unit and start turning the handles. It could go off at any time, so keep your fingers crossed and hope you’re not the one who gets a splat in the face! You score a point for every time you turn the handle without getting pie-faced, and the one who scores 25 points wins. Take some risks and hope for the best in this hilarious Pie Face game! 

The Giz Wiz adds: The folks at the Hasbro booth said the rules aren't written in stone, so you can make-up any game you want. The sponge is included, which you should wet to make it fun, but the whipped cream is not. I think just about anybody will like this game, kids and adult. Great for a party, or to get a party going. It sells for under $20, so for now I wouldn't buy it on Amazon. where it seems to be selling above MSRP. It was about $16 at ToysRUs on 9/30/15. It's new, so price on Amazon should drop soon.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/Vv2m7YDxfAk

Toys R Us Link: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=65813436&cp=&parentPage=search 

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It's The Bomb....a fun one.

The folks at Patch told me Chrono Bomb, was a top-selling game in France, so they brought it over here. It's a super secret spy mission where kids use the included clamps and 27.5-ft. string to create a "laser" field to crawl through. (Yes, it's string, not a real laser which would be expensive and dangerous.) At the end of the maze is the bomb, counting down. Tick, tick, tick! So, you have to hurry, carefully, and make it to the end to defuse the bomb and be the hero! The sound effects were impossible to hear over the noise at the Time To Play Magazine event, but judging from the size of the speaker, my guess is that they will be on the softer side. Kids can play over and over again, by building new courses each time or trying to beat their friend's time! The game also comes with object cards that have pictures of flashlights, an earpiece, camera etc. So if you want to add complexity to the game, you can be require players to pick those up those “items” as they make their way through the laser field. As a reviewer said on Amazon: “.....you can put the cards in particularly tough spots to make sure nobody takes the easy path through the laser field.” The game includes a free app for more play value, but they told me the app doesn't connect to the actual game! Requires three AAA batteries, not included. For ages 7 and up. It's under $25.00 on Amazon which it got pretty good reviews from customers.

Here's a wild video of the game they were showing at the event, which is also on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/3Rs_SAS_C3o?list=PLxl9sU8uUdEIxnHVqYqr1w5TauHRkH0Ny

Amazon link: Chrono Bomb Action Game 

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Even more Star Wars Merchandise!

THE FORCE TRAINER II: HOLOGRAM EXPERIENCE.

Now you can move holograms with just the power of your mind! Re-enact famous Jedi challenges as you advance through 10 different levels of Force Training. Develop your powers of concentration and see if you can reach the rank of Jedi Master. The included Bluetooth headset reads and interprets your brainwaves. You interact with holograms featuring different Jedi Challenges from the Star Wars galaxy as you work your way through 10 levels of Jedi Training. There's music, sound effects, and personal instruction from Master Yoda. Ages 8 and up. Remember that a tablet required for product use and is not included. Uncle Milton says The Force Trainer II works with most popular tablet devices including iPAD (iPad 2 - 2011 and newer) and Android devices (Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1 recommended). More info:

http://starwarsscience.com/product/the-force-trainer-ii-hologram-experience/

STAR WARS R2 D2 INTERACTIVE ROBOTIC DROID.

Collectors and fans alike will love this Toys“R”Us exclusive, Star Wars: The Force Awakens interactive, 16 inch R2-D2 as he comes to life like never before via instant or pre-programmed commands with the help of an easy to use remote controller. Featuring realistic walking, spinning and head turning action in every direction, authentic movie sound effects and lights, everyone’s favorite gutsy droid will follow any Rebel or Jedi command with the press of the controller. R2-D2 will even project Princess Leia on the wall when prompted. Use the 10 buttons to program over 1,000 action combinations! Exclusively at Toys R Us.

Info on the DARTH VADER Animatronic Interactive Figures are here:

http://www.thinkwaytoys.com/MccOurToysV50.asp?SelectMainCat=1&SelectSubCat=70#sthash.oOG3vYyc.dpbs

JAKKS Pacific’s BIG FIGS brand showed several large-scale action figures in 18- to 20-inch scale, 31-inch Massive scale and 48-inch Colossal scale based on characters from the new film, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.

JAKKS 18- to 20-inch scale BIG FIGS feature real cloth capes, removable accessories and highly detailed 18- to 20-inch sculpts. Each figure has five to seven points of articulation. JAKKS 20-inch scale BIG FIGS are the new gold standard for everyday galactic fun and adventure.

Ready for play or display, the 31-inch Massive scale BIG FIGS figure are the ideal gift, and they make the perfect addition to any kid’s playroom or the adult collector’s man cave. 

For the ultimate Star Wars action figure, JAKKS BIG FIGS Colossal 48-inch scale features multiple points of articulation, as well as an amazing innovative motion detection sound feature.

You can see them and get more details here:

http://www.jakks.com/star-wars-31-big-figs-massive.html

Giz Wiz Star Wars Toys Video: https://youtu.be/PZ_PtJO6vO4

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Chad's Crappy Corner and a brand new theme for October:

Chad polled our Patreon supporters and for his October theme they selected a fun theme: “As Seen on TV” gadgets. And Chad's first gadget of October is:

Snackeez is the all-in-one, go anywhere snacking solution. Here's some info via Amazon: The Snackeez travel cup has a clever design that lets you have a 16 oz drink and hold your favorite snack (In a 4 oz. Inner cup) all in one hand. Seal your travel glass perfectly to keep snacks fresh and prevent spills. The hinged flip-top lid snaps securely shut. Snackeez is dishwasher safe and comes in various colors! Includes a straw and the snack cup has a flip top lid.

And Chad's take? Chad liked Snackeez. Although he ordered his on Amazon it didn't come in time for the show so he bought one at his local drug store chain. Chad demoed his Snackeez by filling the container with water (we're a low budget show) and the inner container with potato chips. The video shows that if a kids knocks the Snackeez over the seal prevents spills. Chad bravely knocked his Snackeez over and just a drink or two came out through the straw. I expected a much worse outcome. So it does work as advertised. Chad even got his to make the “pop” sound like in the commercial. Chad also showed us a pack of ten disposable Snackeez cups. They're not spill proof and not dishwasher safe, but you could get a few uses out of each one. They were also $10 for 10 of them, the same price as one of the more robust Snackeez cup. You can also get a Star Wars version which is a little smaller in size, but also $10. So this week's Chad's corner was not so crappy!

Amazon: Snackeez Plastic 2 in 1 Snack & Drink Cup One Cup Assorted Colors As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.

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Dick's Gadget Warehouse & How to Submit Your Viewer Video.

This week's Viewer Video came with this short email from Total Gear Engineer:

Dick and Chad, I hope you enjoy this short video of my favorite gadget.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbEZtZvZNJ0

Mack from Parts Unknown

If I am lucky enough to get on the air, let me know (or I guess I'll see) and I'll send you an address. Thanks!

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1538 (Goes live late Friday 10/2/15)

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We’re looking for more Viewer Videos! We’d love to include your video in an upcoming Giz Wiz Show, so here's what we're looking for! Your home shot 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 a new gadget you just bought too. 

Post them on YouTube and send us 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’ll a tiny amount of fame (hopefully), an autographed MAD magazine and a 35-year-old Alfred E. Neuman picture. So that's one more (so-so) reason to send in your video! IMPORTANT: We'll just shower you with praise for your video if you live outside the US or Canada since we can't afford to send stuff outside of those two places. (Thanks for understanding.)

All show submissions go to mail@gizwiz.tv.  

 

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Letter of the week: 

Hi Dick and Chad

I am  a big fan of your show- have been watching/listening to it for many years- from daily giz whiz to now- and been through the various evolutions. Still love it- a breath of fresh air every new show!

Not show if you have seen this gadget (Cicret Bracelet) or reviewed it - would love to hear your view on this- is this for real???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J7GpVQCfms

Sandy