Star Wars Fans - 'Use The Force'

By Meera Dolasia on January 9, 2009

Even if you are not a Star Wars fan, at some point we have all wished we could Use The Force - that is, make something happen by merely thinking it.

You wish will soon be granted - that is if you buy these toys from Uncle Milton's or Mattel

Uncle Milton's Force Trainer is equipped with a head trainer that uses brainwaves to move a ping-pong ball sitting in a 10-inch tall clear plastic tower.

The Force Trainer is based on a technology that has been used by heart specialists for many years. A wireless headset reads the brain's activity - which, if completely focused on moving the ball, will activate a training remote situated at the base of the toy. This, in turn, creates a flow of air, that helps the ball rise within the tower.

As the player concentrates on the ball, appropriate music and video clips emanate from the Force Trainer, helping him/her focus.

Mattel's Mind Flex works similarly, using brain-wave activity to move a ball through a tabletop obstacle course (pictured above). Both toys are expected to hit toy stores this fall and cost between $90 - $100USD. Time to start saving those allowances!

Source: USAtoday, Techcrunch

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126 Comments

ss36Monday, May 22, 2017 at 6:30 am
i want to use the force
#1 starwars fanFriday, May 6, 2016 at 9:14 am
sweet#awesome
- peters_881349Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 1:38 pm
  No i'm the #1 Starwars fan!!!
DestructorWednesday, March 16, 2016 at 1:56 pm
This is awesome
Dr.BrownMonday, February 15, 2016 at 11:49 am
The future is here Marty McFly!
radeow rebel Monday, February 15, 2016 at 11:37 am
you should be leave in what you think all the time
mr.spaceguyMonday, February 15, 2016 at 11:25 am
go Rey! go Finn! go Chewie! go...Kylo Ren!?!?
AmmyMonday, February 15, 2016 at 11:25 am
you have to watch the force a wakens it is so good . I mean wow
AmmyMonday, February 15, 2016 at 11:22 am
LOL this is so cool . or be like Luke and use the force😃!!!!!!!!!!
mr.spaceguyMonday, February 15, 2016 at 11:20 am
Yoda I am
diamondkidSaturday, January 2, 2016 at 6:17 pm
lol