Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Build Implements of Spitball Warfare |  | Author: John Austin
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 9410
Media: Paperback
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6
ISBN: 1556529538
Dewey Decimal Number: 793
EAN: 9781556529535
ASIN: 1556529538
Publication Date: October 1, 2009
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Product Description
We’ve come a long way from the Peashooter Era: with the advent of modern household products and office supplies—binder clips, clothespins, rubber bands, ballpoint pens, toothpicks, paper clips, plastic utensils, and (of course) matches and barbeque lighters—troublemakers of all stripes have the components needed to build an impressive, if somewhat miniaturized, arsenal. Toy designer John Austin provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for each project, including materials and ammo lists, clear diagrams, and construction tips, for mayhem-loving MacGyvers. The 35 devices include catapults, slingshots, minibombs, darts, and combustion shooters. Build a tiny trebuchet from paper clips and a D-cell battery. Wrap a penny in a string of paper caps to create a surprisingly impressive “bomb.” Several of the projects even include variations where combatants mount laser pointer sights to their shooters to increase their accuracy. Finally, once you’ve built your armory, the author provides plans for a Top Secret Concealing Book to hide your stash, as well as targets for shooting practice. Never let your personal space go undefended again!
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 Excellent Book! November 15, 2009
BB (USA)
This is an excellent and fun book! Every project is clearly explained and well within the grasp of anyone interested in playing with the idea's Austin presents. I happen to have all three of his books and they are all very good. I am looking forward to whatever his next book may be.
 MacGyver was a kid once, too October 24, 2009
wiredweird (Earth, or somewhere nearby)
This book unleashes powerful forces, forces that can be used for good or for evil purposes. If you're not careful, your inner child might end up grounded for life.
This brilliant how-to book turns pens, pencils, rubber band, and similarly safe-looking materials into the weapons of all-out cubicle warfare. It starts with a simple BB shooter, built from a dissected mechanical pencil, a rubber band, and some tape. From there, it works its way up through various stages of infernal engineering, added laser spotters (a laser pointer), repeat firing ability, and more, until it creates desktop siege engines from tongue depressors and plastic spoons. It even turns party poppers or hairspray into the fuel for propelling improvised missiles. Then, to turn temptation along safer channels, this offers a set of amusing targets against which your desktop shock and awe can be safely launched.
Your inner child will require adult supervision when trying these experiments. There really is some potential to do genuine harm. But, with a little common sense, this book offers plenty of adventure for the small boy in any reader.
-- wiredweird
An Essential Field Guide to Office Survival September 17, 2009
D Baz (Appleton, WI)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is an essential guide to survival in modern day cube warfare. All of the examples in the book are clearly detailed, and can be fabricated with every day items stocked in the supply room closet.
The illustrations themselves help to spark other creative (meaning destructive) ideas. Even if you don't recreate the items, its still a very visually appealing to leave out on the desk, which is sure to generate discussion at the water cooler.
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