PRIME DAY – Goofy Stuff

Online shopping is therapeutic. It’s a reality of life that not many people are aware of, but one that instantly makes sense once you think about it. It is wish fulfillment, and instant gratification in some of their simplest, most easily digestible forms. For some people, it can even be so therapeutic that it becomes an activity they engage in all too often, so be sure to keep your shopping sprees in check. But as long as you’re not blowing your entire paycheck on virtual goodies, it’s perfectly okay to buy a dumb little thing every once in a while.

Or maybe two dumb little things. Because, if you somehow skipped over the title and didn’t know, today is Amazon Prime day. And that means you can probably find two dumb little things for the price of one.

Sphero Original BB-8 – $149.99  $59.99

You might have read about this one before. It’s a little toy BB-8 droid, the lovable, rolling little guy made iconic by the most recent Star Wars films. This is a pocket-sized version of the bot, and it’s not just a remote-controlled machine, either. Instead, this device scraps a traditional controller for the ability to wirelessly connect to a user’s smartphones, and the droid is complete with a working head camera that allows users to see from the droid’s perspective. This makes the droid able to go on long-range scouting expeditions around corners and into other rooms, which the hardware allows users to do thanks to the droid’s 30m signal range and 60min long battery life. Speaking of battery, the droid is fully rechargeable on its included platform, which is nice enough to display it on whenever its not in use. It’s a neat little party trick, and definitely enough to get the attention of anyone who bumps into it.

Transformers: The Covenant Of Primus – $99.99  $34.99

Calling all Transformers Lore Fanatics (Yes, all four of you): This is the Prime offer you’ve been waiting for. It’s a hardcover novel of previously unreleased Transformers stories catered to a slightly more mature audience. In addition to having some solid Transformers lore secrets, the book also sports some fantastic full-page artwork and a very positive review average of four and a half stars. Standout points from the customer reviews are the quality of the paper and cover of the artbook, the liberal amount of included artwork, and the writing – which can be understood by children but is comprehensive enough for adults to enjoy as well. But if all that doesn’t catch your eye, the book cover just might: A giant, silver Autobot logo that, with the push of a button, disassembles itself to reveal the book.

12lbs Of National Geographic Play Sand – $27.99  $19.99

Ever thought to yourself, “Man, I could really use twelve pounds of no-mess moldable play sand sponsored by National Geographic”? Of course you have. This is another stress-relief product, which means this $20.00 investment offers double the stress relief in one easy package. What’s even cooler is that that package can come in a few colors that boring, old real sand never could, including dark blue, neon green, pink, purple, and red. It’s also 100% non-toxic, if you were worried about handing this product over to an unwary toddler.

If you’ve never heard of “Play Sand” before, it’s not actual sand – it’s a mixture designed to look and feel like what everyone has always wished sand would be. While some don’t like regular sand for being dry and course and getting everywhere, this sand is much softer and smoother. If you’ve ever experienced the pleasant sensory-overload of submersing your hands into a bag of rice, you’ll understand the appeal here. As an added bonus, burying your hands in sand play sand won’t net you a couple weird looks and someone telling you to wash off the sand after you’re done – a big boon over the rice alternative.