Self-Destruction Button returns in miniaturized form

Who could forget the famed Big Red Button of Doom from 2005? Sure, nearly three years have passed since its inception, but there's nothing like a little (literally) impostor to conjure up memories of the not-too-distant past. Available now, the miniature Self-Destruction Button comes in black, white and green motifs, fits snugly in the palm of one's hand and even doubles as a keychain. This highly portable device ensures the instant vaporization of your person and most of your surroundings should you find yourself in some horrifically inescapable situation, or, something to that effect, anyway. Grab yours now for $26.94 -- Y3K is just around the bend!

[Via AkihabaraNews]

[ssummer Posted Dec 1st 2007 7:11AM]

Somehow I don't think the DHS and TSA are going to appreciate the humor...

[Wwhat Posted Dec 1st 2007 9:31AM]

Well fuck them then, what are we? slaves?

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2007 10:29AM]

@ Wwhat,

that'll be a nice attitude when you're detained and receive a body cavity search. It's illegal to even joke and say the word "bomb", let alone have a toy detonator for one.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2007 10:40AM]

I don't know many detonators with "Made in Taiwan" written on them...

[ssummer Posted Dec 2nd 2007 8:54AM]

Wwhat: You obviously haven't been to an airport in the past 6 years. If you want to fly, you are their bitch. Don't do what they say and at the least you don't fly, at the worst, you end up spending atleast a night in jail. Who's your daddy? Oh wait, you don't fly, that's sticking it to the man! Don't forget to hold your fist out the window on your drive from NY to LA.

ssuk: I don't know of many bombs that look like a LED display in the shape of a cartoon character but look what happened in Boston...

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2007 7:28AM]

Here is the Big Boy with USB - still available!
http://tenant.depart.livedoor.com/t/livedoorshop/item2735485.html

I am definitely getting one of these - will keep people out of my lab!
If I could only figure out how to complete the order!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2007 10:01AM]

Don't order from there. They tack on $30 for international orders to cover shipping+insurance. Order from http://www.audiocubes.com/category/Electronics+and+Accessories_Computer+Accessories/product/Cube_Collection_Self-Destruct_Button_USB_Hub.html instead.

[fliguy84 Posted Dec 1st 2007 7:50AM]

Damn, I want one :(

[mm Posted Dec 1st 2007 8:37AM]

Sweet! Now I can die on the go!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2007 8:51AM]

It's also available in both original and keychain sizes from ThinkGeek.com. (I have no affiliation, but it's a US site for the US folks.)

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/japanfan/9806/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/accessories/9116/

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2007 9:31AM]

For some reason I picture this as the button that flushes my toilet.

[Padilla7921 Posted Dec 1st 2007 9:43AM]

lol @ the "horrifically inescapable situation" link

hooray justice!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2007 9:52AM]

Video of it in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoZ8hXEmzUw

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2007 1:35PM]

yeah... the airport people definately would not like that

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2007 11:33AM]

Deal or no deal?

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2007 1:44PM]

Now I know where Staples got the "Easy Button" idea from.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2007 2:21PM]

That would be great if it was also a card reader. I would get one.

[NO DOUBT GET LOUD Posted Dec 1st 2007 6:56PM]

not a good idea to give your email away, especially with sites like this:

http://spamyourenemies.com/


oh, wait...

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 1st 2007 9:48PM]

Oh, it'll cause you to self-destruct all right. But not in the way you expect. Just drop it in the tray at the airport when taking the metal objects out of your pockets (like your keys, which will probably be attached to it) and watch yourself get your ass shot.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 2nd 2007 4:21AM]

Kinda old news... I bought one in Japan a month ago and they've been out since July or August.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 2nd 2007 7:56PM]

Ummm.... "Y3K" is still 992 years away.
I guess it would be Y2K8 or Y2K+8 or something simlar.
Yeah yeah I know!.... semantics... sorry I couldn't help myself.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 3rd 2007 1:49PM]

Why would buy it from that site for $27 when thinkgeek has it for $9?

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/japanfan/9806/

Got mine yesterday!!