Enter TV&Media Avatar Contest: Gadgets and Gizmos

[OdoWanKenobi]

Thanks for all the votes, everyone.

This weeks theme, inspired by the series from which my winning avatar hails, is all about gadgets. Show of your favorite cool gizmos from media. However, NO WEAPONS. The function must be not-combat related. Sci-fi and fantasy will be allowed this time.

Bring 'em on!

 

[the G-man]

How do you define combat vs non-combat? For example, one could argue that almost everything in Batman's utility belt is a weapon and even the Sonic Screwdriver has been used in offensive (as opposed to defensive) ways from time to time.

 

[Kai "the spy"]

Can't decide, either Dick Tracy's watch or Maxwell Smart's shoe.

 

[auntiehill]

How about the Farnsworth from Warehouse 13?

 

[OdoWanKenobi]

How do you define combat vs non-combat? For example, one could argue that almost everything in Batman's utility belt is a weapon and even the Sonic Screwdriver has been used in offensive (as opposed to defensive) ways from time to time.

If its primary purpose is to serve as a means of offense, then it is not eligible. So, Batarang: no. Sonic Screwdriver: yes

 

[Showdown]

Futurama - the F-Ray, sort of like an x-ray, flashlight gadget.

 

[Saga]

 

[JiNX-01]

One of my favorite TOS episodes...

 

[captcalhoun]

 

[Admiral Shran]

 

[Carpe Occasio]

 

[the G-man]

How do you define combat vs non-combat? For example, one could argue that almost everything in Batman's utility belt is a weapon and even the Sonic Screwdriver has been used in offensive (as opposed to defensive) ways from time to time.

If its primary purpose is to serve as a means of offense, then it is not eligible.

That would seem to knock out the following entries so far:

 

[Admiral Shran]

While KITT certainly had plenty of weapons, I wouldn't say it's primary purpose was offense - more like a supercomputer on wheels and a pursuit vehicle.

 

[the G-man]

Pursuit vehicle itself implies an offensive (as opposed to defensive) purpose. It's not an escape car.

 

[JiNX-01]

How do you define combat vs non-combat? For example, one could argue that almost everything in Batman's utility belt is a weapon and even the Sonic Screwdriver has been used in offensive (as opposed to defensive) ways from time to time.

If its primary purpose is to serve as a means of offense, then it is not eligible. So, Batarang: no. Sonic Screwdriver: yes

OK. I'll submit an alternative to my entry.

ETA:

 

[auntiehill]

Game over, man!

 

[Zulu Romeo]

Finally found this thread.

If only I could suggest every gadget these two have made. Alas, I've chosen just one:

 

[Kai "the spy"]

I see the voting's gonna be as tough as always.

Can't decide, either Dick Tracy's watch or Maxwell Smart's shoe.

I've settled on this:

 

[Admiral Shran]

Pursuit vehicle itself implies an offensive (as opposed to defensive) purpose. It's not an escape car.

Well, I'll leave it up to OdoWan. Does KITT qualify?

 

[OdoWanKenobi]

Hmmmm, well it's borderline. But I'm going to allow it.