ZOMG: New Toy Teaches You How To Wield 'The Force' Using Brainwaves Or Something
Oh yeah, a toy that teaches you how to utilize 'The Force'. You know, from Star Wars.
The Force Trainer (expected to be priced at $90 to $100) comes with a headset that uses brain waves to allow players to manipulate a sphere within a clear 10-inch-tall training tower, analogous to Yoda and Luke Skywalker's abilities in the Star Wars films.
First of all, being able to manipulate a ping pong ball IS IN NOT WAY analogous to Yoda and Luke Skywalker's abilities -- those dudes could throw freaking spaceships around.
A state of deep concentration is needed to achieve a Force-full effect. "When you concentrate, it activates the training remote," says Frank Adler of toymaker Uncle Milton Industries, which is creating the Trainer. "There is a flow of air that will move the (ball). You can actually feel like you are in a zone."
Deep concentration....in a zone....hmmm, that sounds familiar. Of course -- Skee-ball!
Toy trains 'Star Wars' fans to use The Force [usatoday]
Thanks to Menchi, who promises to teach me The Force just as soon as she masters it.
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