NationStates Jolt Archive

Just flipping through this month's issue of Popular Science, when I spot the...Maxablaster.

Turns out this flashlight will cost you $1800, uses mercury plasma as a "light-bulb", runs on 50-something A batteries, requires its own cooling fan, and can give you an instant sunburn if you don't use a UV shield.

Oh, and it can do this:
http://img287.imageshack.us/img287/4968/spotoncloud2dp4.jpg

To a cloud a few miles away.

I want one.

That is awesome...

*panhandles on NSG for money*

I would...GIVE PEOPLE I DON"T LIKE SUNBURNS!!!! *Laughs maniacally*

If it doesn't also include an Asian themed orgy in it, I don't see that as a good investment.

What would you do with a $1800 flashlight?

I would shine like a beacon of crazy all over the world.

Summon Batman.

Summon Batman.

Winner.

http://static.flickr.com/40/85543188_9b66b0b896_o.jpg

Blind police officers who pulled me over and/or give them a sunburn on their eyelids

i would club a billionaire to death with it. provided he had rewritten his will for me.

Go Vampire Hunting.

I have a 70 dollar flashlight, I just shine it in people's eyes, that's what it's for.

Winner.

http://static.flickr.com/40/85543188_9b66b0b896_o.jpg

Woohoo, I'm a winner! :D

Convert the light onto energy?

personally, i would fuck you in the ass, assuming you were willling of course. no rapists round here, oh no, dread to think.

Is it legal?

I need that. Now.
I have no clue what I would do with it, but I need it.

Cause traffic accidents :D

I would be a good boy and only use it when the power goes out or when I go caving...

I personally would rather see what mischief I could do with a £900 wheelbarrow ;)

I would be a good boy and only use it when the power goes out or when I go caving...

I personally would rather see what mischief I could do with a £900 wheelbarrow ;)

You could always fill it up with horse manure and push it around town. When people stop to ask you what you're doing, you just tell them that you're cleaning out the Government! :D

Is it legal?

Who cares? desire can always exceed the bounds of legality. I can't buy this unless I jump through a lot of hoops, but I still want it.

http://www.impactguns.com/store/media/p22_package.jpg


and I'd mount the flashlight as one %$@#$ of a tactical light under the rail. Ever see a pistol that had to be held like a rifle before? :D

You could always fill it up with horse manure and push it around town. When people stop to ask you what you're doing, you just tell them that you're cleaning out the Government! :D

I was thinking more along the lines of playing giant monopoly

I can't buy this unless I jump through a lot of hoops, but I still want it.

why bother with the silencer ;)

I'd use it to shed some light on NSG.

Light saber! Sorta ...

Who cares? desire can always exceed the bounds of legality. I can't buy this unless I jump through a lot of hoops, but I still want it.

http://www.impactguns.com/store/media/p22_package.jpg


and I'd mount the flashlight as one %$@#$ of a tactical light under the rail. Ever see a pistol that had to be held like a rifle before? :D

If you see something new and the first thing that comes to mind is "how can I mount it on my gun," you might be a redneck.

I would...GIVE PEOPLE I DON"T LIKE SUNBURNS!!!! *Laughs maniacally*
Exactly. Supervillainy on a budget.

I would do the same thing with a $1800 dollar torch as I would with my £10 one.

MOCK LIGHTSABER DUELS!!!!!

Some fuckers gonna get blinded.

I was thinking more along the lines of playing giant monopoly


I call the horse!

So, when will the game start? I would've also asked where, but I'm not stupid... on "Go" of course!

Light saber! Sorta ...

With a light like that I'm sure it can cut through people anyway, lol.

Shine it into oncoming traffic that refuses to dim their headlights at night.:eek:

I have a 70 dollar flashlight, I just shine it in people's eyes, that's what it's for.

And a $6.00 flashlight won't do that?

personally, i would fuck you in the ass, assuming you were willling of course. no rapists round here, oh no, dread to think.

Knock it off.

imagine... my own personal searchlight...

what won't I do.

all i'l need is a bull horn... :p

Holy crap!!!
I totally want one! I could burn holes through solid steel with that sucker!

Shine it into oncoming traffic that refuses to dim their headlights at night.:eek:

:p

Especially people in trucks. They're the worst.

:p

Especially people in trucks. They're the worst.
Not as bad as those people with white halogen lamps or whatever they are.

Just like when you put your hand on the flashlight and see a red light coming through your skin.

I would insert it, in my mouth, to flash my organs and walk around has a Christmas light.

Give it to people going to isolated areas, so if they get lost they can shine the torch at passing aircraft.
Attach it to airplanes for night flying, give as a present for a wedding, and tell them they've found the light.;)

Roast marshmallows and blind drivers.

That's amazing! I want one! I have no idea why, but the consumer inside grows restless for one!

That's amazing! I want one! I have no idea why, but the consumer inside grows restless for one!

We're thinking along the same lines right now. :)

Just like when you put your hand on the flashlight and see a red light coming through your skin.


I think it might burn through your hand :p

Not as bad as those people with white halogen lamps or whatever they are.

Good point. Counter: Trucks with halogen lights.

And a $6.00 flashlight won't do that?

If you can find a 6 dollar flashlight that is as bright, compact or durable, let me know so I can buy them all.

I would probably get pissed off 'cause my flashlights always have dead batteries... even when I put new ones in.

I would probably get pissed off 'cause my flashlights always have dead batteries... even when I put new ones in.

Especially when you'll need to buy 54 replacement batteries if this bastard dies out, heh.