So you and those exchange students from Japan decided to go out in the woods next Sunday for some cosplay. While you’re busy cutting fabric, your newfound buddies are busy welding metal together and building mechbots. You need some pizzaz for your outfit and these mechanical wings from Cybertek should do the trick.

Costing $1000 and ensuring you won’t have sex for the next six months, these wings are constructed from carbon fiber and extruded aluminum. Each wingtip has a flowing light that can change colors and the wings even extend and retract. A grand is a lot of money to spend on a stupid pair of wings though, so you may want to consider a cheaper alternative.

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What does an ex-fighter pilot do for thrills and kicks when he’s done shooting down krauts? He builds a unique rocket-powered flying machine, takes some opium and calls himself Fusion Man. Such is the life of 48-year-old Yves Rossy, the man behind the wings of his real-life Iron Man suit. Rossy is able to achieve speeds of 186 mph and altitudes of about 8200 ft.

It’s interesting how Fusion Man gets going on his wings. First, he jumps out of an airplane, after that, he coasts for awhile before igniting the four rockets on his wings. The entire time he is able to maintain complete control and even perform maneuvers like a 360 and barrel roll. All I want to know is how I can get my hands on one of these amazing suits. Who needs a FPV RC kit when you can become the airplane itself!

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Sega Toys has launched the most disgustingly adorable toy we have ever seen. The Dream Chick, a fluffy palm-shaped baby chick, that flaps its wings when held. The chick looks very realistic, but luckily, lacks the capacity to peck at you when you pet it or to fly out any open windows.

Not only will Dream Chick comfort you after your long day at work, but will melt your heart with the peeps it lets out as you stroke its fuzzy head. Now, you might look at this and think, “Oh, great. Another stupid toy”. And you’d probably be right. But for someone who needs a barely legal chick to tramp around with, maybe this little guy would do the trick. Available for around $12.90. — Andrew Dobrow

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