Toy OTD:Wesco Tardis Four-Port USB Hub (2006)

It's not exactly a toy, but I though this accessory was nerdy and frivolous enough to merit a Toy OTD post. For those of you who don't know, it's like a power strip for your computer - plug it in to a USB port on your machine, and you can plug four cables in, rather than just one. There isn't an overwhelming amount of detail, but it looks nice, and gives your computer desk a touch of geeky fun.

The decals get a little crooked, so if you're bothered by such things, you might want to check a few of them before purchasing. Otherwise, the unit works fine.

The only minuses: the bright blue light stays lit as long as it's connected. That might not seem like a big deal, but it gets distracting. I'd vote for the light to come on when you plug it in, along with softer, back-lit windows. The blue light could go out, leaving the windows on as a sort of power light.

The other minus is that it makes a horrible noise when you first connect it. Die-hard Who fans will be happy to know that it's the actual sound the Tardis makes when it's dematerializing. So it's a bug or a feature, depending on how you look at it. You don't have to have to hear it all that often, so it's not a big deal. I'd suggest a variety of randomized sounds - some dialogue, other sound effects, maybe a bit of the title music.

I bought mine last summer at Comic-Con, so it shouldn't be too hard to find. Forbidden Planet has them for sale for £17.99 + shipping, which is about $36 USD + shipping.