Are you one for practical jokes? Of course you are, you little tyke.

Whether it’s an elaborate, expensive prank on the telly like Punk’d, or a sensationally simple jape involving a stapler and a pack of jelly, there’s no getting away from the fact that the practical joke is a long-famous tradition for those males (and females) who like nothing better than to fool their friends. And at Gadget Inspector, we’re here to help you give your friends and family the perfect shock.

If you’re looking for a small but hugely effective prank, you’ll agree that there’s nothing quite so sensational as a short, sharp electric shock – which is why our shock accessories are so popular. Make your victim feel for a split second like Tim Murphy when the electric fence is turned on in Jurassic Park. These shocking implements give a nasty but completely harmless burst of electric current into your friends’ unsuspecting extremities. 

There’s a torch that shocks when you press the wrong button; a car key that’s deceptively similar to an Audi fob; a cigarette lighter [no longer available] that could prove a useful weapon against smoking and maybe best of all, a pen that shoots an electric current whenever you try to write with it. With these range of accessories, you’ll doubtless have the tools to satisfactorily surprise your friends. Mwahahahahahahahaha!

Get your Halloween fancy dress sorted out early!

It's the first of October, which means that Halloween night is just 30 short days away! Some people won't even start thinking about their Halloween costumes for another three or four weeks, but we're better than those bone-idle layabouts, arent we? We know that the best Halloween costumes take some forward planning, so sort out your outfit well in advance with Gadget Inspector's Clothing & Costumes section!

We've got Halloween costumes for men, women and children, so whether you need some Halloween fancy dress stuff for yourself or for your kids, we've got you covered. All the classic Halloween characters are here, from Dracula to Frankenstein, but if you want something a bit more original than the usual ghosts and ghouls, we've got loads of wackier Halloween costumes too. Why not hit the Halloween party dressed as a Demonic King or a Zombie Lollipop Lady? We've got loads of original Halloween fancy dress ideas, so check them out and feed the darker bits of your imagination!

Our Clothing & Costumes section is full of fancy dress costumes for men, women, boys and girls, but our scariest Halloween costumes are found in the Seasonal sections.

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? 

Comic book wallets from Gadget Inspector

Comic book fans! Do you wish you had somewhere cool to keep your cash, cards and coinage? Then step right this way! Gadget Inspector's awesome comic book wallets are the perfect presents for anyone who's crazy about comics or smitten with superheroes!

Batman and Superman - two of the superest heroes of all time, we think you'll agree - are both here, and they both make great companions for your cash. Whether you go for this colourful Superman Comic Wallet or this stylish, iconic Batman Logo Wallet, our super wallets will take care of your money 24/7!

So if you want some super wallets with a difference, rest assured that Batman and Superman will look after your cash just as vigilantly as they look after their cities. Gadget Inspector's comic book wallets make great gifts, naturally, but they're just as great when you buy one for yourself!

Our remote control vehicles can go anywhere!

Have you checked out Gadget Inspector's brilliant Remote Control section? We've got some great RC cars, sure, but we haven't stopped there - we've also got RC planes, RC boats, RC helicopters, and RC pretty much any other vehicle you can imagine!

Our RC vehicles really can go everywhere. No obstacle is too big for this formidable RC Truggy, although this authentic-looking RC Porsche 911 is probably a classier way to tear up the track. Still, if you're tired of terra firma, this super speedy Radio Controlled Boat is an awesome way to rule the waves. We've even got remote control vehicles that can fly - this Barracuda Remote Control Plane will give the seagulls something to worry about, and we've got loads of fantastic Remote Control Helicopters for you to choose from as well.

So whether you're looking to conquer the land, sea, or sky, Gadget Inspector's Remote Control vehicles are the perfect way to get there. Just make sure you remember the batteries!