Motorized Stunt Kite

Ready to step your game up with all of the kiddies in the park? Put their cheap plastic kites to shame with the Motorized Stunt Kite.

The Motorized Stunt Kite is made from ripstop nylon attached to a durable fiberglass frame. But what makes it special is its remote-controlled propeller that allows you to control it wirelessly from up to 500′ away. Fascinate a crowd of onlookers as you execute aerial maneuvers such as “quick climbs, loops, and reliable tracking.”

Unfortunately the lithium battery only lasts for about eight minutes of flight, but a 20 minute recharge will have you back up and running pretty quickly.

$100-$250, Toys

By Jason Bacchetta on April 23rd, 2012

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$200 BUY

Double Barrel Marshmallow Shooter

Look, we’re not all about violence here at inStash, even if we do feature double barrel pistols, knives with three edges, stealthy holster mounts, and fully armored SUVs. When we’re not chillin’ with Rambo, we like to geek out a bit.

For those occasions, there’s the Double Barrel Marshmallow Shooter. Watch as your enemies gobble up your ammo and beg for more. This pump-action shooter fires miniature marshmallows shotgun-style and has two magazines that each hold 25 marshmallows. Victims can run, but they better be fast… this baby blasts gooey fun at up to 30 feet away.

Magazines are top-rack, dishwasher safe, so you’ll be ready to go again the next day with minimal effort.

$25-$50, Toys

By Jason Bacchetta on April 10th, 2012

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$28 BUY

Shadow Hawk 100 | Soft Splat Rifle

The Shadow Hawk 100 Soft Splat Rifle is a healthier alternative to paintball guns, and while that may be a bad thing if you’re some kind of masochist, or just attracted to the danger, we can see the value in this gun. The soft splat ammo tags don’t stain like paintball chips do, and the gun fires up to 100 feet. The accuracy is up to you, hotshot.

Of course, you could go with the polar alternative and get a StressVest. If that’s the case, then we’d say the Shadow Hawk 100 isn’t for you. But if you’re just getting involved with the survivalist games and want to know whether or not you’ll like it, we can think of no better alternative.

$25-$50, Toys

By Aric Mitchell on November 22nd, 2011

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$40 BUY

Crossbow Snow Launcher

Winter is on its way and snowball fights will soon be in full effect. Only a fool would take a stroll down the street unarmed.

You’re no fool, and that’s why you’ll one-up the competition with this crossbow snow launcher! Simply load a snowball into the front of the launcher, pull back the lever, aim and fire. This baby propels snowballs up to 60 feet. Not even a Yeti would dare cross your path.

True, it’s not quite as lethal as the Slinging Snowball Xistera, but it sure does look a whole lot more intimidating.

$25-$50, Toys

By Jason Bacchetta on October 26th, 2011

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$40 BUY

Electric Paper Airplane Conversion Kit

What’s the longest you ever got a paper airplane to stay in the air? Five seconds, maybe? If you’ve ever managed ten you know it feels magical, like that little plane is carried on the backs of invisible paper pixies. Or maybe that’s just me.

Well how’d you like to keep that stolen office letterhead aloft for up to thirty seconds, with no pixies required. Just lay the electric paper airplane conversion kit down the middle fold of your plane with the prop at the back and the motor at the front. Hold the little battery pack up to the motor for twenty seconds and you’re charged and ready to put those pixies to shame.

Now, the motor will run for thirty seconds per charge but it won’t help you in the steering department, so it’s up to you to find a place that’s wall-free enough to support that kind of flight time. Try it over the top of your cube farm at the office and brighten the grey lives of your co-workers for a few electric seconds.

Toys, Under $25

By Doug Sinclair on October 24th, 2011

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$20 BUY

Slinging Snowball Xistera

While snowball fights are fun, there’s always been one thing missing: heavy-duty firepower. This Slinging Snowball Xistera aims to take care of that. The xistera is the device used to throw balls in sport of Jai Alai, which achieves some of the fastest recorded speeds in the sporting world.

The scoop design sends your snowball throwing ability into “knock your socks off” territory. It also contains a built-in scoop which will give you perfectly shaped snowballs to launch over 150 feet.

If your snowball fights become serious business during the winter, give yourself some heavy artillery. They’ll never know what hit them.

Toys, Under $25

By Brandon Stanfill on January 8th, 2011

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$25 BUY

Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter

Care to terrorize the people who scoffed at your hipster elitist iPhone? You can now with the Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter.

Featuring two integrated video cameras for augmented reality head-to-head battles, or just spying on your hot, sunbathing neighbor, the Quadricopter is the ultimate surveillance device. However, its most important feature is that it can be controlled via WiFi by an iPod Touch or an iPhone and the video images will appear on your handheld to give you a first-hand account of what the copter is seeing.

The Quadricopter is safe for both indoor and outdoor use, thanks to the included indoor hull, which protects the rotors from things like walls and lamps. Unfortunately, it won’t protect your wallet from that $300 price tag.

$250-$500, Toys

By Harry Marks on September 29th, 2010

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$300 BUY

Rubber Band Gatling Gun

We get it; a plastic toy such as the Laser Airzooka isn’t hardcore enough for everyone. Enter the Rubber Band Gatling Gun, made of 100% aluminum and weighing in at around 20 lbs fully loaded. Let’s get one thing straight: getting past security with this thing won’t be easy.

Sure it looks mean, but the weapon is actually fairly harmless. As you may have guessed, this rubber band gun shoots rubber bands. It holds over 100 rubber bands and shoots them one at a time, as fast as you can crank it. The gun’s barrels align with the users arm via a handle, allowing for support and accuracy. A mounted flashlight and base are also included.

Our advice? If you’re taking this thing anywhere, keep it concealed. Unless of course you enjoy being shot at, handcuffed, and questioned at your local police department.

$250-$500, Toys

By Jason Bacchetta on September 17th, 2010

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$499 BUY

Laser Airzooka

Ready to step up your game and dominate the cube warfare taking place in your office? Nerf guns are always cool, but they’re also predictable. The next time you walk into work, bust out an Airzooka and setup a laser target on your co-workers forehead. Release the spring-fire mechanism and watch as a ball of air slaps them in the face like a mini hurricane.

Last day on the job? Or maybe you’ve just got balls. Unleash this beast on your boss’s desk and send stacks of paper flying around the room. Don’t worry, this bad boy works from over 50 feet away, so you’ll have plenty of time to make your way out the door.

The Class I laser requires two AA batteries. And remember kids, lasers can blind your targets, so it’s a good idea to keep it away from their eyes!

Toys, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on September 9th, 2010

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$22 BUY

Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS

Remember those pink Nerf shotguns that fired a single foam ball with each pump? You’d be dead in seconds if you put one of those up against the Nerf N-Strike Stampede.

The Stampede, named the “best Nerf gun ever”, is a tripod-mounted automatic weapon, capable of doling out clips of 18 darts apiece in mere seconds (ECS stands for “Electronic Clip System”). If you find yourself under heavy fire, Nerf includes a backup clip of six darts with the Stampede, as well as a detachable shield for protection.

Let the cubicle warfare begin!

$50-$100, Toys

By Harry Marks on August 18th, 2010

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$54 BUY