Look! Up in the air!

Discussion in 'Techforge' started by steve2^4, May 15, 2008.

  1. steve2^4

    steve2^4 Aged Meat

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    It's a bird! No it's:

    Fusion Man​

    ta da.

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    video

    more closeups.
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  2. Ward

    Ward A Stepford Husband

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    Buzz Buzz Buzz Lightyear!!
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  3. Clyde

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    Well that's just cool!
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  4. steve2^4

    steve2^4 Aged Meat

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    Damn, he's got a navy version:

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    more pics

    holy crap. I just realized in the video he jumps out with his wings folded and then extends them on the way down (and then starts his jets!).
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    Those Turbine Jets run around $5000 a piece :eek:
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    That's not flying.

    It's falling...



    ...with style. :D
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  11. Forbin

    Forbin Do you feel fluffy, punk?

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    'Twas an article in Discover Mag a couple months ago. Coolness.
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  12. Sean the Puritan

    Sean the Puritan Endut! Hoch Hech!

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    I had this toy back in 1984.

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