Maybe it’s because the weather has finally agreed to be cold, or maybe it’s the fact that I was up until five in the morning drawing the 12 Days of Christmas (seen here), but I’m certainly in the holiday spirit today. Also, I’m tired.
Speaking of the 12 Days of Christmas drawings, my favorite is the “Six Geese a’ Laying.” That drawing is what I most want to be remembered for.
Today’s item better be great. I’m in the mood for something that will make me cackle and jig. Yesterday I was surprised to meet my first Lego criminal, Jerry “The Walrus” Callahan, and now I’m worried that today’s item may be The Walrus’ first victim.
What’s behind Door Number 2?
It’s a…um…
Hmm.
At first I was confused by the drawing but also intrigued by the warning symbol in the upper left-hand corner. I hadn’t thought of it before, but after examining the warning, I desperately wanted to smack this Lego item against my head. I also drink Pepsi form a Coke glass because my soul is a tornado of trouble, and you better seek shelter.
Anyway, what the hell is this?
HOLY FREAKING CRAP! [Dan cackles and jigs]
It’s snowball launcher!? A snowball launcher!
And it’s not just a Lego representation of a snowball launcher. It actually launches Lego snowballs! It’s a machine. It’s a real working machine! It has moving parts. It harnesses the awesome power of physics to entertain and maim.
This is no cell phone app. There is no load time. This laughs in the face of batteries. The snowball launcher is so simple to use that I’m worried squirrels may get their hands on one. And then? It’s all over, man.
Yes, you have to use human power to activate the device, but there’s a real feeling of control when you fire the plastic bit. And the sense of accomplishment when the plastic bit hits a foe or a carpet is beyond compare.
The launcher’s lever is attached via a basic axle that moves quite freely. To launch the snowball high into the air, one need only apply the force necessary to pet a bubble.
I was going to make a video of the snowball launcher in action, but I’m too busy today. In a few moments I’m heading out to buy supplies at a certain store that will make this Advent Calendar 600% better.
Day 2 Rating: 3.4 out of 4 (Points deducted because I will probably lose all the “snowballs” by the time you read this sentence).
Check back tomorrow, when The Walrus may use this new weapon to commit crime. What a wonderfully villainous December this has become.
