If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

Dave · 2nd March 2007, 03:18 PM

I filched this idea from Hailing Frequencies, but it was such a good one I had to bring it here. There is already a similar old thread in the 'Star Trek' forums here, so lets have some different suggestions from other TV shows and films.

I was thinking the "Hoverboards" from 'Back To The Future.'

Coolhand · 2nd March 2007, 03:49 PM

I'd get me one o' them there holodeck's from Star Trek: TNG. Without a doubt.

HoopyFrood · 2nd March 2007, 03:52 PM

Does the TARDIS count? Because if so, that's the one for me!

Although the sonic screwdriver seems to be able to do just about anything. The Doctor seems to point it at anything and everything.

Anyone ever see that weird children's programme, Bernard's Watch? Now that was a watch and a half! Imagine being able to stop time whenever you wanted to.

YOSSARIAN · 2nd March 2007, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

I filched this idea from Hailing Frequencies, but it was such a good one I had to bring it here. There is already a similar old thread in the 'Star Trek' forums here, so lets have some different suggestions from other TV shows and films.

I was thinking the "Hoverboards" from 'Back To The Future.'

When I saw the title of this thread (before I even read your post), the first thing I thought of was the De Lorean(sp?) from Back to the Future. I want that car, even without the time travel option. The Gray's Sports Almanac from part two is also a must-have.

BookStop · 2nd March 2007, 03:57 PM

The Millenium Falcon (Han Solo to pilot it, of course). Nah - I'm just kidding. I think I'd prefer something more tangible like that little teddy bear from AI.

dustinzgirl · 2nd March 2007, 05:52 PM

Either the tardis or the little fishy that goes into your brain so you can understand/speak any langauge from Hitchiker's Guide.

Or both

THEN I WILL RULE THE WORLD! MUAHAHAHAHA

Talysia · 2nd March 2007, 06:03 PM

I quite like the idea of the Time Wand from Red Dwarf. Assuming you could get it to work properly, that is.

Aleksei · 2nd March 2007, 07:15 PM

The Key from the Lost Room. Then I would of course collect more items.

Rothgar · 2nd March 2007, 07:27 PM

I think Mac Gyver's swiss army knife could get you out of more situations than even the sonic screwdriver.

TK-421 · 2nd March 2007, 07:46 PM

Although not a gadget but Superman's x-ray vision is quite handy.

Locksmith · 2nd March 2007, 08:19 PM

Lisa out of Weird Science

JStrider · 3rd March 2007, 01:40 AM

Be careful what you wish for, Locksmith. While the Fembots from Austin Powers or Doctor Goldfoot count as property, being mindless, many Anime fembots have a mind of their own. And in the case of Lisa (either the movie or TV series versions), it wasn't a mind, it was an attitude, and a dangerous one at that. Your survivability quotient would go up by a notable percentage with another choice. As for myself, I liked the Tardis and Time Wand choices; since those have already been taken, I'll vote for the Flashy Thing from MIB and the computer interface from Existenz. When I ticked off one of the other players in the virtual environment, I could make them forget who they got mad at, and why. LOL...

pyan · 3rd March 2007, 01:51 AM

I'd like an Arisian Lens, please, as worn by Kimball Kinnison.

kythe · 3rd March 2007, 02:03 AM

One of those Star Trek lasers, so I can set it to stun and use it on my kids.

Brown Rat · 3rd March 2007, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoopyFrood

Although the sonic screwdriver seems to be able to do just about anything. The Doctor seems to point it at anything and everything.

Hoopy, that's the first thing I thought of: a sonic screwdriver!

If I can't have that, I want a transporter/transmaterializer.

2nd March 2007, 03:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,310	If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? I filched this idea from Hailing Frequencies, but it was such a good one I had to bring it here. There is already a similar old thread in the 'Star Trek' forums here, so lets have some different suggestions from other TV shows and films. I was thinking the "Hoverboards" from 'Back To The Future.'

2nd March 2007, 03:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Coolhand Spiff's Stunt Double Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 423	Re: If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? I'd get me one o' them there holodeck's from Star Trek: TNG. Without a doubt.

2nd March 2007, 03:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
HoopyFrood Seek, locate, annihilate Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,428	Re: If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? Does the TARDIS count? Because if so, that's the one for me! Although the sonic screwdriver seems to be able to do just about anything. The Doctor seems to point it at anything and everything. Anyone ever see that weird children's programme, Bernard's Watch? Now that was a watch and a half! Imagine being able to stop time whenever you wanted to.

2nd March 2007, 03:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
BookStop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 1,290	Re: If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? The Millenium Falcon (Han Solo to pilot it, of course). Nah - I'm just kidding. I think I'd prefer something more tangible like that little teddy bear from AI.

2nd March 2007, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
dustinzgirl A posse ad esse Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,970	Re: If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? Either the tardis or the little fishy that goes into your brain so you can understand/speak any langauge from Hitchiker's Guide. Or both THEN I WILL RULE THE WORLD! MUAHAHAHAHA

2nd March 2007, 06:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Talysia Lady of Autumn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 3,233	Re: If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? I quite like the idea of the Time Wand from Red Dwarf. Assuming you could get it to work properly, that is.

2nd March 2007, 07:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Aleksei Magister Mundi sum Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 219	Re: If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? The Key from the Lost Room. Then I would of course collect more items.

2nd March 2007, 07:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rothgar Creature of habit Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 146	Re: If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? I think Mac Gyver's swiss army knife could get you out of more situations than even the sonic screwdriver.

2nd March 2007, 07:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
TK-421 I Do Not Sow Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,444	Re: If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? Although not a gadget but Superman's x-ray vision is quite handy.

2nd March 2007, 08:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Locksmith I also mend shoes Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greater London Posts: 289	Re: If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? Lisa out of Weird Science

3rd March 2007, 01:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
JStrider TechnoGeek Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 3	Re: If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? Be careful what you wish for, Locksmith. While the Fembots from Austin Powers or Doctor Goldfoot count as property, being mindless, many Anime fembots have a mind of their own. And in the case of Lisa (either the movie or TV series versions), it wasn't a mind, it was an attitude, and a dangerous one at that. Your survivability quotient would go up by a notable percentage with another choice. As for myself, I liked the Tardis and Time Wand choices; since those have already been taken, I'll vote for the Flashy Thing from MIB and the computer interface from Existenz. When I ticked off one of the other players in the virtual environment, I could make them forget who they got mad at, and why. LOL...

3rd March 2007, 01:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
pyan Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 4,115	Re: If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? I'd like an Arisian Lens, please, as worn by Kimball Kinnison.

3rd March 2007, 02:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
kythe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 108	Re: If you could have one device or gadget from a TV show or film, what would it be? One of those Star Trek lasers, so I can set it to stun and use it on my kids.

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