If you’ve ever wanted to take Hans Solo’s Millennium Falcon for a spin, this remote-controlled model from the Toy Fair could definitely be worth looking at.

Released by Hasbro this flying model of the Millennium Falcon, which Hans Solo once bragged made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs… can now be yours to fly indoors.

The the main body of the Falcon has been removed and replaced by a huge propeller which gives the model its lift and manoeuvrability.

The remote controlled Millennium Falcon is 11″ long x 8″ inches wide and available to buy for $50 this autumn.

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Remote Controlled Millennium Falcon

By Andrew Liszewski

Wannabe DJs with a bit more money in their pockets now don’t just have to settle with DJ Hero to get their ‘wheels of steel’ fix. Vestax Japan has just announced the ‘Spin’ which is a turntable-esque USB console/controller designed specifically for the Mac.

It’s got a set of touch sensitive scroll wheels allowing you to scratch or backspin in real time, and while I can’t imagine it’s anywhere near as accurate or realistic as the real thing, the Spin at least allows you to play and mix songs directly from your iTunes library. In other words you don’t need to spend money on milk crates full of vinyl. It’s expected to be available in Japan come December for about $330 which gives me a glimmer of hope that it might not actually suck.

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‘Magnetic electricity’ discovered…

Researchers have discovered a magnetic equivalent to electricity: single magnetic charges that can behave and interact like electrical ones. The work is the first to make use of the magnetic monopoles that exist in special crystals known as spin ice. Writing in Nature journal, a team showed that monopoles gather to form a “magnetic current” like electricity. The phenomenon, dubbed “magnetricity”, could be used in magnetic storage or in computing.

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Lightboxes aren’t just for the professionals any longer. Using them to illuminate your Craigslist and eBay listings can help make a sale, and amateur photogs can get professional-looking shots with one. Create your own using K’nex and a little know how.

At first the idea of using our favorite childhood toy to make a light box may feel slightly silly, but the slim design of the pieces would be beneficial in keeping unwanted shadows or darkness out of your final photograph. Plus, it’s a fabulous excuse to bust out the toy box again. Here’s what you’ll need:

Hit the full post on DIY weblog Spin Hand Spun for all the assembly details, including how to grommet your fabric to encase your structure.

Do you use a light box to give your photographs a professional touch (maybe a simple cardboard one perhaps)? Share your expertise in the comments.