Were you a child of the Eighties? If so, you’ll recall a number of glorious things from that terrifically colourful, bombastic decade: big hair, Dallas, rubix cubes, Wham!, Live Aid and – perhaps best of all – Pac-Man. 

Yes, forget Pong or Donkey Kong, Pac-Man was the video game that made the decade, as he ran around a maze on a black screen eating up as many pellets as he could find, and all while avoiding his four mortal enemies Blinky, Pinky Inky and Clyde. 

And if you spent far too much of your misplaced youth trying to make this loveable pie-chart lookalike reach the promised land that was level 255, then you’ll love the 80s retro Pac-man designs on offer at Gadget Inspector. 

If you’re heading off to a wedding this autumn but don’t have the right finishing touch, these Pac-Man Cufflinks will undoubtedly give you that smouldering ‘geek-chic’ look.  Or, for companionship during long journeys, choose the Pac-Man portable speaker which is battery-powered and weighs just 116g. It also ingeniously conserves power by switching on and off upon inserting and removing the audio cable from your iPod or audio device.

A totally awesome option for parties and home use is the Pac-Man Bottle Opener, perfect for those old-school gamers who want to reminisce about the good old days with a collection of cold beers. And this Pac-Man is so much more than a bottle opener: it’s equipped with two small magnets, which sit in the back of its mouth, allowing him to stick conveniently to your fridge door. Plus, the magnets make the bottle tops stay in his mouth once they’ve been opened – no more finding old tops under the sofa three months later! 

Last but not least: you’re going to need protection from the elements this autumn, and what better way to stay dry than with this geek-tastic Pac-Man Arcade Poncho? 

The world is your soundsystem!

These colourful little balls might look delicious, but before you eat them, try plugging one into your MP3 player and putting it on top of an empty cardboard box. What looks like a gumball is in fact The Mighty Boom Ball, and if you've remembered to put the batteries in, you'll find that your box has been magically transformed into a great big cardboard speaker!

If it's hollow, the Boom Ball can turn it into a speaker. While bigger is generally better, this portable speaker can work with more or less anything - from a Coke can to a kitchen cupboard. The Boom Ball is great for portable music listening, obviously, but there's plenty of fun to be had just by trying it out on different objects and seeing which one makes the best sound system.

So get your music devices and cardboard boxes ready - The Mighty Boom Ball is available now from Gadget Inspector, and we're just waiting for your order. Great sound on the go is just a pair of AAA batteries away!

Our best-selling grenade mug has a new friend!

The grenade mug is one of our favourite items here at Gadget Inspector (we have to keep ordering more because they've sold out), so we're thrilled to report that the charmingly chunky chap has found his perfect partner. The snow grenade mug is rather harder to spot than her green counterpart, but other than that they're a perfect pair.

So we're really pleased that our pal the grenade mug has found a Snow White gal to cosy up to in the cupboard. If you and your partner are both avid tea drinkers, getting a grenade mug each is the perfect way to co-ordinate your cuppas! Especially if one of you is Russian.

And in case you're wondering what 'Z-517' means...well, we've Googled it, and it seems to be a brand of printer cartridge. We're not sure what that has to do with a grenade-shaped mug, but if you've got any ideas, answers on a postcard. 

Plug in and play!

There are very few objects left in the world that can't plug into a PC. From musical instruments to fondue sets, pretty much everything has a USB port nowadays, and while mice and keyboards will probably always be the most frequent visitors to your hub, we've got plenty of other unique USB gadgets with which to fill up those holes in your computer.

So how about turning your USB hub into a resplendently retro cassette tape? Or replacing your rubbish laptop speakers with a splendid pair of scarlet stiletto speakers?

All of our USB gadgets are easy to use, and they're sure to look great next to your computer. Whether you fancy some rechargeable USB batteries or a nifty USB handwarmer [no longer available] for those cold days at the office, our range of USB gadgets is sure to have something for you.

Our gadgets and gizmos could save you a bundle!

September is almost upon us, but there's still time to squeeze in a quick summer holiday before autumn arrives!

But what to pack? Airlines are pretty strict with their weight restrictions nowadays, and if you are popping off for a last-minute holiday, knowing that your hand luggage is comfortably below the limit can be a real load off your mind. The bathroom scales can give you a rough idea, but who knows how accurate those old things are?

Well you can leave the scales in the bathroom, because Gadget Inspector's range of cool stuff has come up trumps again! Our digital luggage scale is the perfect gadget to have handy when you're packing your bags, and it's sure to save you a pretty penny in airport charges.

The luggage scale is super easy to use: just switch it on, attach the strap to your suitcase's handle, and lift it up. The weight readout locks after two seconds, after which you can put your luggage back down and find out if you've overpacked!

So don't let there be any doubt at the check-in desk - grab a handheld luggage scale, and have a trouble-free holiday. There are very few problems that can't be solved with a healthy dose of cool stuff from Gadget Inspector, so head over to our Gadgets & Gizmos section see if there's anything you fancy!