Fun Stuff

Give the ultimate Christmas gift

2006-12-05T13:50:00.000Z

With Christmas just round the corner, what could be better than wrapping up a Rolls Royce Phantom to leave under your christmas tree?

Well for a start with a price tag of over a quarter of a million pounds, the Phantom is really only an option for people that don't have to ask for the price. So if you are particularly well heeled, buy a Phantom, if not, then I have a cunning plan...

iChauffeur Gift Certificate

For a lot less than £250 000, you could give your loved one 5 or 8 hours of chauffeur driven travel in the best car in the world or even a trip in the world's fastest car.

Learn more about the iChauffeur Gift Certificate

The World's Safest Chauffeur

2006-08-22T15:15:00.000+01:00

My Dad runs a professional chauffeur company in London. I have already written about his previous car - the World's Fastest Chauffeur Car, an S Class 600. His Mercedes-Benz S Class was a lovely car, but in his efforts to find the best chauffeur car, his attention was drawn to Crewe and Bentley Motors.

The Bentley Chauffeur Experience

My Dad has had a lot of experience with chauffeur driven Bentleys, and in particular the Bentley Arnage. They are a lovely car, crafted by hand and full of character. Their design is classic, timeless and reeks of class. In terms of performance, the Bentley Arnage is great, but the Continental Flying Spur is breathtaking. It has permanent all wheel drive, a phenomenal 552 BHP W12 twin turbo charged engine that creates a tarmac crunching 650Nm of torque at 1600 rpm. This effortless power makes the Flying Spur a very smooth and quiet ride, making it an ideal chauffeur car.

Bentley Safety

With all this horsepower, you would think that the Flying Spur would be more than a little unruly. This couldn't be further from the truth, the Bentley's sophisticated all wheel drive means that as you approach a blind bend; gravel or water would not cause a problem as you power out of it. The car weighs more than a semi detached house, so stopping the car would seem to be near on impossible. Not so, Bentley have fitted the Continental Flying Spur with the largest front brakes to be found on any passenger car in the world. The engineers have designed the car so that it can produce fifteen consecutive stops from 200 mph, which means in normal day to day use this car can stop on a button.

The Continental Flying Spur has a full suite of safety equipment, including a total of six airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners and retraction systems for all seats, and a front passenger seat occupant detection system. It has a sophisticated suspension system, with continuous, electronic variable damping control and self-levelling, air suspension with manual driver adjustment facility for ride height and damper settings along with electronic tyre pressure monitors. All in all this makes the Flying Spur a very safe motor car.

Safety shoot out: Bentley Flying Spur vs Mercedes S Class

S Class Mercedes-Benz

It's all very well spouting impressive figures about safety, but does the Flying Spur deliver what it promises? A new S Class might have as an option, Distronic cruise control fitted, which is a remarkable piece of engineering. I had the pleasure of driving an AMG CLK Mercedes-Benz recently which had Distronic fitted, and more than anything else, this really impressed me. Distronic is like cruise control on steroids. Set your desired cruising speed and the car will maintain it all day long, just like regular cruise control - except when a car or traffic jam gets in your way. Then the Distronic car will brake, to a stop if need be. When the traffic clears then the car will accelerate back to your desired cruising speed. It takes a little getting used to, and the first time you use it is a little worrying but it soon becomes second nature and is a fantastic gizmo and safety feature. The S Class does not have an all wheel drive drivetrain but is in all other areas a very safe chauffeur car.

Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Unfortunately the Continental Flying Spur doesn't have Distronic, but in all other areas it is a very safe car, and arguably the safest in the world. It has an incredible array of safety features and the Bentley engineers have invested a considerable amount of time on making sure that the Flying Spur is indelibly safe. It also is incredibly fast, it is the fastest 4 door production saloon in the world, it will accelerate to 60 miles per hour as fast as a Lamborghini but in refined luxury and comfort. The S600 was a great car for my dad and his clients, but the Flying Spur is breathtaking in almost everyway possible.

Whatever car you have it is only as good as the driver. My dad is a very safe chauffeur. He has spent a considerable amount of time on Bentley track days, learning the right way to handle the Bentley in emergency situations, and undertaken Police-led driving courses to learn about driving in high-security situations. To be a safe driver, more than anything it's important to be smooth and drive defensively. As a chauffeur, my dad has all the right credentials; he doesn't drink, do drugs and has a lot of experience in driving heads of state, movie and film stars and that certain something that many other chauffeurs lack - a commitment to service and a affable and friendly personality. Just like car specifications it is very easy to quote impressive facts and figures but experience and attention to detail are a lot more important, so contact iChauffeur to find out more about their luxury chauffeur driven limousine service.

Watch out for the car

2006-02-24T03:50:00.000Z

Look closely, follow the car. Can you see the trick?

If you look closely you might just see the trick...

Robot Chicken

2006-01-12T09:42:00.000Z

Robot Chicken is a lot of fun, one of the funniest things I have seen all year. Enjoy!

Thanks Fosco for finding the Robot Chicken, you beautiful Hobbit!

Pulp Fiction Bad Mother Wallet

2005-11-04T20:30:00.000Z

Pulp Fiction Bad Mother Wallet

Don't mess with my Pulp Fiction Bad Mother F**cker Wallet. Like the Pulp Fiction prop used by Samuel L Jacksons character. Now you too can be a Bad Mother F**cker but just make sure your mum don't see it! lol.

Buy this Pulp Fiction Wallet from the Gadget Stuff

Lou and Andy Little Britain Doll

2005-09-23T10:26:00.000+01:00

Little Britain would not be the same without Lou and Andy. Andy is a grouchy wheelchair bound character, who is heard to mutter "Yeh ah know" a lot. Lou his long suffering helper is unaware that Andy can not only walk, but can dive in the pool, ice skate and has even appeared on a TV game show - "Come on down Andy".

Lou and Andy Little Britain Talking Dolls

These Matt Lucas and David Walliams creations are so loveable that you'll want to take them home - and now you can. This Little Britain talking doll comes complete with wheelchair and is jammed full of tasty Little Britain sound bytes.

Lou and Andy talk

Just squeeze Andy's hand and they will say:

Andy: "Don't like it! Ah want that one!"

Andy: "Ah don't like it!? ah want that one!... that one, that one and that one!"

Lou: "Woss that you're watching, Monster Trucks?" Andy: "Yeh, Monster Trucks!"

Lou: "What a kerfuffle!" Andy: "Yeh ah know!"

Buy Lou and Andy the Little Britain Talking Doll from Gadget Suff

Daffyd Little Britain Doll

2005-09-23T10:07:00.000+01:00

Daffyd is a gay. He is proud to be the only gay in his little Welsh village. Daffyd oozes homosexuality in his tight rubber outfits and the Daffyd Little Britain Talking Doll continues this fine tradition. Like the other Little Britain Talking Dolls, if you squeeze his hand he will talk.

Daffyd the Gay says

"That's exactly the kind of homophobic attitude I've come to expect in this village!"

"Bloody Hell Myfanwy I'm so down! It's not easy being the only gay in the village!"

"I'll have a quarter of Bonbons and a copy of Gay Times please... it's my only outlet!"

"Oh no Myfanwy, I couldn't possibly walk all the way over there. These hotpants give me terrible chaffing";.

"I'll have another Bacardi and Coke Please Myfanwy".

And finally the phrase that made Daffyd famous - "I am the only gay in the village!"

Buy Daffyd the Little Britain Talking Doll from Gadget Suff

Vicky Pollard Little Britain Doll

2005-09-23T09:25:00.000+01:00

Vicky Pollard the delinquent teen from Darkly Noone has been imortalized in the form of a Little Britain Talking Doll. 12 inch tall Vicky will start her incomprehensible spit with a gentle squeeze of her hand. Vicky is played by Matt Lucas and is one of the most popular characters from the Little Britain TV show. Known for stubbing out fags in the swimming pool or a spot of graffiti on the bus. This fun talking doll delivers the full Vicky Pollard "Yeah but , no but" experience.

Vicky Talks

Vicky the talking doll has been heard to say:

"No Doctor cos you can only get pregnant by sitting in someone's bathwater! An anway if anyone's pregnant it's Jo Rowley because Meredith reckons she seen her with her hand down Ashley's trackie bottoms".

"No but yeh but no what happened was, was you know the Redmond sisters, they found a verruca sock in the girls bogs and put it in Carrie's bag and she completely had an eppy and turned up to Carmel Sharma's party with a compass and stabbed Carmel Sharma, and anyway Shelly Bentley gave Craig Harmen a blowie in the shallow end for a bite of his Funny Foot".

Buy Vicky the Little Britain Talking Doll from Gadget Suff

Little Britain Dolls

2005-09-15T15:58:00.000+01:00

Little Britain fans rejoice. Now you can get your very own Lou and Andy, Vicky and Daffyd. These popular characters from Little Britain are immortalised in the form of talking dolls. The Little Britain dolls are harder than Action Man and a lot cooler than Barbie, but they are not designed for children. Like the Little Britain series, they don't pull any punches.

Little Britain Talking Dolls

There are currently three dolls to collect: "Yeah But, No But" Vicky Pollard - the mouthy teen chav, Lou and Andy complete with wheelchair and last but not least Daffyd - the gay. They talk when you squeeze their hand, and will utter a well known phrase from Little Britain at random. So, you never quite know what to expect - just like Little Britain.

The only gay doll in the village

Now Daffyd no longer needs to be "the only gay in the village". Buy two of these funky 12inch tall Daffyd dolls, and he never need be alone again. Little Britain's writers and stars David Walliams and Matt Lucas have endorsed these dolls, in order to stop snidy copies on the black market and earn a few quid in the process. These are the first in a series of Little Britain dolls and will probably be a popular Christmas gift for teenagers, adults and gays all over Little Britain

Buy your Little Britain Dolls from Gadget Stuff and help support this site - search for Vicky, Lou, Andy, or Daffyd- "Yeah But, No But"

The World's Fastest Chauffeur

2005-09-07T12:36:00.000+01:00

My Dad is a professional Chauffeur. He really enjoys his work, not only because he gets the chance to chauffeur some very interesting and sometimes famous people, but because of the tools of his trade - a Mercedes-Benz S Class 600. As you can see from the picture above it looks very similar to the Mercedes-Benz S Class 500 pictured on the right. The only real clue is the V12 moniker on the front wing. Both cars are stylish and elegant. They feature the usual goodies that you might expect from this sort of calibre of car, DVD, TV etc but the 600 has an awesome secret weapon...

BiTurbo V12 Power

This is why this car costs more than a house. It is an awe-inspiring 5.5 Litre V12 hooked up to a BiTurbo system - are these Germans mad? It produces over 500BHP and more torque than the Titanic. When you put your foot down it uses more fuel than the executive jets shown parked along side it. The reason why my Dad chose the car though, was for the silky smooth silence of the V12 twin turbo. His customers expect the best chauffeuring experience from his cars, so that's what he gives them.

A gentle drive in the country

When he first got the car, he took me for a quick spin. I am quite used to the S Class now, I have been driven in most varieties. At first, I didn't notice much apart from the silence of the engine and the beautiful upholstering. Stitching doesn't do much for me, so I settled back for a nice leisurely drive on the country roads, listening to the awesome Bose Sound System. Then we turned into a long straight country road, with a gentle dip, so we could see a head for about a mile. Then all hell broke loose... My Dad put the car into Sports Mode, the car dropped low and you could now feel the bumps. He then floored it, in 4.8 seconds we passed by 60 mph and a few seconds later we were doing 120-mph on a country road! I can't explain how fast this car is. I have driven 911 Turbo's, Aston Martins and some other fast cars. But this is something else, it is effortless. The car is heavier than a train, but it performs like a skimpy clad Italian sports car. It is an incredible feat of Teutonic engineering, albeit the engineers should be certified for even contemplating such a beast, but I am so glad they did.

Need a chauffeur?

So if your in London or Surrey and you want a luxury limousine to take you round the shops or even on a long haul up to Edinburgh and your in a bit of a hurry. Book a chauffeur car from iChauffeur - Chauffeurs for London and ask for a S Class 600... You have been warned....

Orgasmatron Head Massager

2005-09-02T14:41:00.000+01:00

The kinky sounding Orgasmatron is a hand-held head massager. This simple device can be used to massage your scalp - or any other area. Akin to an Indian head massage it will make your toes curl in delight. It is a simple copper wire device, that you can use to stimulate your scalp and help you relax. I am interested in healing and when I first heard of the Orgasmatron, I was a little sceptical of how effective it would be. My reservations were quickly calmed though. It is incredibly simple to use and I had no problem getting lovely waves of pleasure rushing through my body.

Is the Orgasmatron for you?

Not everybody likes the effect, if you have a sensitive scalp, you might find it uncomfortable. But most people will squeel with delight and the effect is even better if you can get someone else to massage you. It makes a great party talking point and makes a wonderful gift for a good friend.

Buy the Orgasmatron with Free UK delivery!