$100,000 can buy you a fair amount of video games in which you can pretend to fly around in. You could also sink that money into a prototype of Thunderbolt Aerosystems’ new jet-powered ThunderPack.

Don’t expect too much air time with this device - Thunderbolt says the ThunderPack has been tested to offer 75 seconds of flight time. On the positive, that is reportedly a 300 percent increase over what other systems offer. We, of course, did not realize the rocket pack market was suddenly something you could shop for at Sharper Image.

This odd-looking camera that looks like a cross between a vintage and modern version captures odd-sized pictures at an incredible 160 Megapixels.

Don’t look for this one at your local Best Buy. It’s for specialty photography and the prices for a kit can go as high as $40,000. Notice how the grip ergonomics have been worked out to help keep a firm hold on this expensive beast. It’s MUCH bigger than your average point and shoot, at 6 x 17 inches. One full resolution image taken with this camera at 48-bit colour depth will take up 900 MB of storage space!

What collection of gadgets is complete without a ray gun? While we wish we could find a functioning ray gun for personal use, perhaps we’ll instead settle for this full scale size antique prop from Weta. The FMOM Industries Wave Disrupter Gun is priced at $621.

The FMOM Industries Wave Disrupter Gun is described by online retailer TFAW as an “antique-styled sci-fi hand weapon prop.” It was designed by Weta Workshop and built by model maker David Tremont. Only 500 of these bad boys exist.

These speakers at right look like something out of a Star Wars movie. They are damm well pricey also, but it’s probably a case of what you pay for you get - in this case, rich sound. Meet the D2 Series Speakers, tagging in at around $20,575 for the biggest model.

The D2 Series consists of speakers which are housed in a high quality aluminum alloy case. They are magnetically shielded for placement near other A/V gear. You get can them in back, white or silver finishes and you’ll find you can add high gloss lacquer and satined finish options at no extra option - how nice.

Look through any typical amateur telescope at a clear night sky and you might be hard pressed to identify celestial bodies staring back at you. You can change that though with computerized help via the Celestron NexStar 4SE, available at Frontgate for around $600.

The Celestron NexStar 4SE is your typical looking telescope except for the small computer device attached to the side of it. You can use this to enter information such as time and location to help you actually point the scope at the right item in the sky. A database of different celestial bodies helps you pick out the one you are seeking.

It’s 9pm on a Saturday night and the DJ hasn’t shown for your house party. Guests are getting upset and your speaker system is busted. One possible solution is to bust out this Mini Boombox GSM Cell Phone, highlighted at Think Geek for around $150, and have it start belting out your favorite lounge hits.

The Mini Boombox GSM Cell Phone has 256MB of built-in memory, which can be expanded to 4GB via MicroSD memory. It sports a slide out keypad design so you can hide the numbers when your phone is acting as the center of the party. If you actually want to use it has a mobile calling device you’ll find it to be an unlocked, quad-band cell which works domestically with SIM cards from either T-Mobile or AT&T/Cingular.

The 14 M.P.H. Cooler - yup, a cooler with an engine. Not your typical gadget but still quite amusing to us so it makes the grade. Grab your favorite six pack and load it up for on the go drinking for close to a mere $500.

As the name implies the 14 M.P.H. Cooler goes up to 14MPH. It’s powered by a 500-watt electric motor. You can drive this baby up to 15 miles on a single charge, transporting with you in the insulated bin up to two six packs and a block of ice. The frame of this scooter is built from aircraft aluminum and the variable throttle looks to provide a riding experience similar to that of a golf cart.

High end catalog company Frontgate has something of an exclusive on its hands with this multi-featured gadget. It’s called the Digital Picture Frame w/Weather Station and it’s priced just under $200.

The Frontgate Digital Picture Frame w/Weather Station isn’t your typical bland digital weather station product. This device sports a 7-inch color LCD screen which displays temperature, humidity, barometric pressure and also the weather forecast. This is in addition to sunrise, sunset and moon phases.

Welcome to Sick Brick. This is a new type of post we’ll be doing now and again which highlights some cool item for sale somewhere online. It’s not necessarily a new product but something us editors here at SlipperyBrick think is worth pointing out. Some items will cost lots of $$$ while others you might be able to pick up at a dime store. Enjoy…

Our first Sick Brick item is a nostalgic sci-fi robot from the past. This genuine animatronic Lost In Space B-9 Robot, priced around a jaw dropping $24,500, is 6-1/2 feet tall and can speak some 511 prerecorded phrases. All phrases were done by Richard Tufeld, the original voice of the robot from the television series. The most famous phrase, for those a little fuzzy in the brain on this robot, is “Danger Will Robinson! Danger!”