Gifts for children

Over the course of millennia, mankind has managed to explore almost every square metre of the Earth's surface. As such, only the deep sea and space...

To survive in battle, you need the right equipment. Knights and soldiers in the Middle Ages knew this too. They often carried a sword in one hand t...

The Plantarium Garden Lab lets you grown seeds without the need for constant watering. Perfect if yours is the kind of home where plants usually ha...

“It's dangerous to go alone!” These famous words from a video game don't just apply when you're a hero fighting dragons or rescuing princesses. Som...

While electronics certainly is a complex and fascinating field, many newcomers are put off by the sheer amount of complex information out there. Wh...

It has been known for a few hundred years that the earth is not the centre of the universe, but revolves around the sun. However, there still seem ...

The Airzooka is an air cannon with which you can shoot an "air ball" up to 6m. It consists of a large plastic tube with a diameter of almost 30cm, ...

In the Studio Ghibli movie “My Neighbour Totoro”, a small family moves to a house in the country – and quickly realises that the land and adjacent ...

Don't we all dream of constructing our own robot? Unfortunately, pretty much anything beyond a fighting machine designed for Robot Wars can be pret...

It doesn't get much nerdier than the retro video games of the 70s and 80s. And Pac-Man in particular is of course a classic. A greedy yellow circle...

With a Potato Clock, you won't need batteries or electricity from the power socket anymore –(at least not to know what time it is).Do you reme...

It's fascinating how a distant celestial body can influence us in our everyday lives. You've probably woken up in the morning completely exhausted ...

Every adventure needs a spectacular escape, an exciting chase, or a dangerous hike through unknown lands – or maybe all three of them. But this is ...

Star Wars, Star Trek, Star Gate - stars, space and its infinite vastness fascinate us nerds. Not only in sci-fi series, but also in reality. It's a...

Pluto isn't just chronically lonely - far away from the sun, the Earth, and the other celestial bodies of our solar system - the poor orb has even ...

This lamp brings together what belongs together: the iconic geometric lamp shape of the lava lamp, known to most kids from the 70s and 90s, and the...

Getafix's magic potion is supposed to help with forgetfulness and clear thinking. But if your potion ampoule is empty, you need to organize your th...

Slimy snails are not something you want to touch. However, you won't want to put these sturdy plastic specimens down. The Fidget Slug Stress Toy is...

Cute, a little fluffy and quite greedy, the Nifflers from “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” are usually found near anything shiny. Which is...

A Niffler, like the one Newt Scamander has, is a cheeky little creature, about the size of a cat, with the appearance of a mole. Despite its incred...

Every true dinosaur fan has certainly dreamed more than once of experiencing the prehistoric giants alive. Unfortunately, time travel is still not ...

Next time someone tells you that building bricks are only meant for children, you’ll have the perfect counter-argument: the Building Bricks Keychai...

The frightening, mysterious Night Fury that terrorises the village Berk in the movie “How to Train Your Dragon” turns out to be a cute and rather s...

No matter whether it’s just a “simple” manufacturing unit or an interplanetary killer android from a science fiction movie, robots are cool. That’s...

What do you need to defeat demons and other enemies of peace and set off in search of the seven Dragon Balls at the same time? Exactly: the necessa...

You're happily chipping away in your cave, looking for coal, iron, gold or diamonds, when a monster suddenly attacks you from behind, completely ou...

Creepers, the green monsters with four legs and no arms, are the most iconic character in Minecraft Every player has a certain love-hate relationsh...

Travelling through the vastness of the universe with the Guardians of the Galaxy or through time with Doctor Strange would probably be a dream for ...

Do mods more real than reality just annoy you? And is completing the 300th side quest less than a thrill?Or maybe your internet connection isn'...

At first glance, R2D2 is just a droid, but at second glance he is a fearless supporter of the rebels and the Jedi. He really will stop at nothing t...

Aerial cableways have been used for hundreds of years to transport people or goods over rough terrain. It doesn't matter whether it's mountain vall...

This black cat is not just a normal house cat. Rather, she is the most important advisor to Usagi Tsukino aka Sailor Moon. Without Luna, Sailor Moo...

Gringotts is anything but a ordinary bank and harbours many a secret. Fans of the story of Harry Potter will remember many a speedy journey through...

The little soot sprites are an invention of Hayao Miyazaki and can be seen in Ghibli movies such as My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away. The soot ...

The Zometool construction system is used for the recreation and visualisation of structures from chemistry, biology and physics. It is suitable for...

Experts are still debating whether the fearsome T-Rex was an active predator or rather a scavenger. We know better. Of course, it simply ate everyt...