Congratulations To us!! This is Giz Wiz Show #3 of year 20!

If you’d like to support our independent venture (we have zero ads) just click the Patreon link at the top of our web page. There’s a PayPal link there too. Thank you! www.gizwiz.tv. Now on to the show—-

A Fun Assignment Continues! Covering The Huge New York Toy Fair 2025 Show At The Javits Center in NYC!

We always make a stop at Thames & Kosmos because of their fun ‘learning kits’ for kids! We saw two new ones at Toy Fair.

New! Build An Air Powered Turbo Racer!

The company says kids 8 and up can build a lightning-fast race car powered by nothing but air — no batteries or electric motor required! Use the sleek, integrated pump to compress air into the tank, then put the car on the ground and watch it zoom away! The innovative air-powered engine works just like a combustion engine in gasoline cars, minus the burning of fossil fuels. Full-color, 24-page builders manual included. It should be in stock now, or soon as a Spring 2025 release. MSRP: $29.95 

Company website: https://store.thamesandkosmos.com/products/air-power-turbo-racer-coming-spring-2025  

Saltwater Fuel Cell Robot –Build a sleek, modern (and adorable!) walking robot powered by salt water and magnesium —no batteries required! Discover how a metal-air electro-chemical cell stores and discharges electrical energy using a simple saltwater solution. Explore the science of electricity, currents, and electric potential. An innovative pump mechanism provides a steady drip of salt water onto the magnesium plates and the robot walks for up to one hour on just one drop of salt water! A full-color manual includes step-by-step assembly instructions and delves into how this green technology offers a truly safe, non-toxic, long-lasting, and renewable source of energy. MSRP: $29.95.

It can be preordered here: https://store.thamesandkosmos.com/products/saltwater-fuel-cell-robot-coming-fall-2025

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/2031

Super Impulse sent out press emails that said at this year’s New York Toy Fair they would have a show-stopping lineup! — And they did! I’ll let you read just a bit of their email:

World’s Smallest Boom Box lets you play music from your own USB stick.

From the revival of Twisty Petz—the ultimate wearable pet accessory—to World’s Smallest versions of favorite games and even brand-new Poptaters, featuring pop culture legends ike Godzilla and He-Man! But wait, there was more! World’s Smallest new additions include working plush miniatures like Tickle Me Elmo and Furby, plus nostalgic characters like Care Bears, Peppa Pig, Godzilla, and Snoopy. Compact versions of classics like Perfection, Bop It Extreme, Exploding Kittens, and Throw Throw Burrito. And finally new World’s Smallest – squeeze and stretch beloved characters like Care Bears, Godzilla, Gumby, and Snoopy for a satisfying tactile experience.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/89eC6sn-0-0

Company website: https://superimpulse.com/worlds-smallest/

World’s Smallest on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iJOu7y

As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/2031

What Are Lionel Trains Battery-O Train Sets

From the company: Lionel Ready-to-Play Train Sets are battery powered trains that are large sized trains and are made to be affordable and easy-to-use for both kids and adults alike. The locomotives are battery-powered and made of durable plastic. They’re controlled with a simple handheld remote control (included) and run on easy-to-connect plastic track. If you’re looking for something that’s affordable and you prefer the easy-to-handle large size, a battery-powered Ready-to-Play set is a good choice for your family. There are branded train sets like The Polar Express, Frozen, Disney and more! MSRP: from $79.99 to $149.99.

From the Giz Wiz: The water steam vapor ‘smoke’ you saw on this week’s show is a feature on many of locos from Lionel. And the entire playsets seem very well designed. Be aware that the batteries needed to run them are not rechargeable, they’re regular C and AA batteries, which are not included. For holiday play that’s probably ideal, since there’s no wiring needed. This is great for the very young ‘train engineers’. But for long time play, I think you would be better off with a transformer powered train set. Lionel makes a wide variety of those too.

Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/XcSPR8K0CWY

Company website: https://catalogs.lionel.com/2025/BB/

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4krSM5n

As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/2031

The March Theme for Chad’s Crappy Corner voted on by our loyal Patreons is Dual-Purpose Gadgets! Why settle for one function when you can have two? But do these multi-use gadgets actually work, or are they just twice as bad?

Chad’s 2nd gadget is the Hyper Tough 8-in-1 Multi-Tool Pen.

It’s said to be a compact and convenient tool featuring 2 retractable ballpoint pens , a stylus, bubble level, ruler, bottle opener, Phillips precision screwdriver, slotted precision screwdriver, and LED light . Made of heavy-duty aluminum , it weighs 2.2 oz and is perfect for carrying on job sites or for small home repairs and projects.

And Chad’s take? He actually was impressed by all the features this pen had. However, it wasn’t until he opened the back of the package that he realized he had destroyed the instructions, which were printed there. But, after checking out each function, he thought it was worth the $7.99 he paid at his local Walmart Store.

I couldn’t find that exact brand name on Amazon, but wow!! there are about a dozen versions of that pen, one of them claiming to have 11 functions. A few of them were cheaper than one for $7.99 in a two pack.

Here’s that Amazon link: https://amzn.to/428Tq0o

As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/2031

Our email this week is from Jeff and Adam who write:

I recently found a device that will allow older radios primarily ones with an 8 – track to play modern music or podcasts.    

As the video will show, I have a very unique radio that can be used with today’s modern devices.  The company is located in Texas.  Enjoy the video!!! Love the show!

Jeff and Adam 

Jeff bought his at Kate’s Track Shack: http://www.katestrackshack.com This website might come up ‘dangerous’ because it’s not a https URL.

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/2031

====================================================

Submit Your Gadget Warehouse Video & Win An Autographed MAD Magazine.

We’d love to include your video in an upcoming Giz Wiz Show!

1. Video can be ANYTHING about a gadget: I bought a piece of crap. I bought a gadget I love. I have an old gadget I can’t part with because it was ‘high tech’ years ago! Even a ‘What The Heck Is It? Gadget.

2. Videos should be just 2 to 3 minutes long in Horizontal Format! Low production value is fine, but we need to hear you and see your gadget clearly! You can be in the video if you like.

3. Post your Video on YouTube and click ‘unlisted’ when you upload it if you want, but not “Private” or we won’t be able to see it. Send us the URL link from YouTube.

4. If we show your video (and we show 99% of them) and live in the US or Canada you’ll get an autographed current issue of MAD.) But no matter where you live outside of the US & Canada, I’ll autograph an Alfred E. Neuman photo to you, scan it & email you a high res image. Just print it out, frame it, or just hang it up and no one will know it’s a copy. We’ve tested it out and fans say they look terrific!

All show submissions go to mail@gizwiz.tv

———————————————————————————————–

Email of the week:

From Bill: Subject: New Technology

Hey Dick,  It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new technology on the show.
Here’s one that is really cutting edge.  🙂

https://x.com/MottandBow/status/1811011921799512483

I attached a screen capture.

Here’s a link to one product on their website.
https://www.mottandbow.com/products/mski-beek-17mo?_pos=1&_sid=b9fd89ab3&_ss=r

I’d ask “what will they think of next” but probably don’t want to know.

Enjoy. Bill