This is small series of Pokeballs imagined by DeviantARTist wazzy88 that hint at the type of Pokemon each contains. Okay, maybe not so much hinting at as blatantly stating. Can you guess which type would come out of this one? A firecrackers type! “That isn’t a type.” Oh yeah? Well YOU aren’t my type, so there! “Oh no, I’m totally crying.” You’re gonna be. “Why?” I burnt your house down! “WHAT?!” You started this. Hit the jump for two waters, an ice, a lightning and THE POKEBALL OF TIME.

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Different Pokemon Pokeball Types Imagined IRL

This is the Pyro Board, a tabletop filled with flammable gas and soundwaves being pumped through it. Depending on the frequency, the table makes different flame patterns. No word if playing death metal with produce a pentagram and burn your house to the ground, but if I hear any Katie Parry coming out of that thing I’ll send a Molotov cocktail through a window and do it my got-damn self. And — AND — show zero zero remorse afterward . “Hey GW, don’t you feel bad about that time you burnt th…” NOPE, do it again in a heartbeat. Hit the jump for the fiery performance.

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Playing (Music) With Fire: The Pyro Board

Is that a flamethrower in your pocket or is your penis on fire for no reason? This is a flamethrower in the form of a handgun. So it’s small . There’s a video of the thing failing to melt snow off the top of a grill (try the propane tank!) after the jump, as well as a link to an Instructable so you can make your own. Just don’t tell your mom because you know she wouldn’t approve . Impressive, but I made something similar in middle school out of a can of hairspray and lighter and set my bathroom wallpaper on fire. I’m actually only posting this because I know there’s that ONE person out there that thinks this is the coolest thing since fridges with ice makers. Really hoping that person is you. Hit the jump for the mini-flamer in action.

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Safety Last: A Do-It-Yourself Flamethrowing Pistol

NOTE: No, I didn’t paint the eyebrows and mouth on in Photoshop, the creepy little f***er actually looks like that. Aberystwyth University (which, based on the name, probably teaches witchcraft) computer science professor James Law (hey — you’re not above it, bro!) has nominated iCub , the creepy robotic child , to be one of the torchbearers in the 2012 Olympic Games in London . *dousing iCub in gasoline and kicking down a hill* Per weak-ass justification: Law has suggested that the iCub robot, which is designed to learn from the world like a human toddler, should be given a chance to take part in the event as a tribute to legendary computer scientist Alan Turing . “2012 will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alan Turing, the founder of computer science and a figurehead for the code breaking efforts of WWII,” he said. “A robot torch bearer would be a fitting tribute to Alan Turing, and an inspiration to future generations of scientists and engineers.” Right, because what better way to celebrate physical human achievement than letting a robot participate? THAT MAKES ZERO F***ING SENSE. Listen — I’m all for celebrating Alan Turing, but the Olympics ARE NOT THE PLACE. No, the Olympics are a place for betting on sporting events you only get the opportunity to once every four years . You know, traditions and shit. Robot nominated to carry Olympic flame [newscientist] Thanks to Kane, who gets accosted in the street a lot and accused of killing Abel. No not Cain dammit — Kane, K-A-N-E.

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Over My Dead Body: Robot Child Nominated To Carry The Olympic Torch In 2012 Games

This is a Wiimote -controlled fire-breathing robot pony being put through its paces (turning head, breathing fire) at the recent Detroit Maker’s Faire by its two mohawk’d creators. The pink one clearly stealing the other’s thunder aside, there is absolutely no reason why anybody should ever make a Wii-mote controlled fire-breathing robot pony (link is to a unicorn — MY BAD). As a matter of fact, even thinking about making one should be punishable by law. AND brainwashing. *toothpicking eyelids open* Now hold still, this won’t hurt a bit. *blasting with pepper spray* Haha, I’m not really sure how the whole brainwashing thing works so I’m improvising. Now, repeat after me: robots are the enemy. “MY EEEEEEEEEEEYES!!” That is not what I said. *shaking can* Hit the jump for the short video of the ‘would not ride into battle’.

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Every Girl’s Dream: Fire-Breathing Robot Pony

This is a homemade pulse laser gun built by Patrick Priebe. The thing packs a 1-kW burst that can burn through plastic, foam and thin metals. Plus explode eyeballs . Just kidding, I don’t actually know that for a fact, I’m just assuming. Although I do encourage Patrick to make a trip to his local butcher to find out. And I’m not just saying that because I want him to pick up some pork chops for dinner tonight, because I don’t. I told you, I’m vegetarian. Or am I? Yes, I am. The bacon is a lie . Awh shit — Portal 2 spoiler! Hit the jump for a worthwhile video of the pews in action.

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Don’t You Point That Thing At Me!: DIY Pulse Laser Can Burn Through Plastic, Metal

This is Hachi. Hachi is an Akita/Chow mix that was badly burned in a house fire, leaving him looking like a Terminator . A TERMINATOR THAT JUST MELTED MY HEART INTO A PUDDLE. County fire fighters brought Hachi into Affordable Animal Hospital in Torrance with third-degree burns covering over 60 to 70 percent of his body. He was nothing but a sweetheart from the time he was carried in - black and charred with the pads of his feet literally falling off. Luckily, he responded well to treatment and luckily for someone else, he is ever so sweet. He will make a certain someone or family a very special companion. He is loyal and a totally devoted animal. Much of the burn areas covering his face and body will never grow hair back, there is not much left of his ears either… but we are looking for someone who can overlook what many may find unsightly on the outside to see what a jewel he is on the inside and be reminded of all those that are good in the world: * Fire fighters willing to risk their own lives for that of another and especially that of “just a dog.” * The vets, technicians, groomers and staff at Affordable Animal Hospital that helped him along in his recovery. * The county shelter for footing the bill of this special dog’s lengthy road back to health. Hachi is ready and waiting for a home as special as he is. Okay, who’s crying? Because I can’t even see my monitor that’s how bad that got me. For a second I actually thought I was underwater. Now, somebody (CAPABLE AND NOT A DIPSHIT) go adopt this dog or I’m not writing for the rest of the day. “You wouldn’t!” HA — you think I won’t just go out drinking and forget about you people?! Do it every night. Hit the jump for a closeup of Hachi’s face and a link to his Petfinder page if you live in or around El Segundo, CA and want to give Hachi a new lease on life.

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HELP: Terminator Dog Needs Adopting

You see what they did there? I do. They made the candles look like Charmander’s breathing fire. Eagle eyes: I have them. Also, a Tasmanian devil dong . WAABWUBLABLAB!! Whoa, easy there partner. You could probably use the same technique for a dragon cake although I don’t know that for a fact so don’t hold it against me if yours ends up looking like a kitchen fire. What you can hold against me is this ceremonial dagger while I chant spells. BUT NO STABBING UNTIL THE END THIS TIME. Charmander Cake [myfoodlooksfunny] Thanks to Romeo, who made an ice-Pokemon cake but chucked it because it tasted like freezer burn.

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Gotta Catch ‘Em All! (On Fire): Pokemon Cake

If you’ve never heard of Minecraft it’s a little (per Wikipedia ) “sandbox game which allows players to build constructions out of textured cubes in a 3D world.” I know, I thought it looked like Wolfenstein 3-D too. Anyway, this is a tutorial on how to build a fireplace in your Minecraft home. Except not really because Captain Firehazard here ends up burning his place to the ground. It’s worth a watch for the commentary alone. Not unlike Dancing with the Stars . That little flamboyant guy cracks my shit up! The old one too! The girl not so much. Hit the jump for the worthwhile video, fire action starts at 1:10.

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How Not To Build A Fireplace In Minecraft

Earth, wind and fire tornadoes . This is what the apocalypse looks like. “Oh really? Then where are all the make-believe killer robots you’re always crying about, GW?” Above, you dumbass! A ‘fire tornado’ has been caught on camera in the Brazilian municipality of Aracatuba, caused by strong, dry winds that fanned wildfires. A whirlwind of flames spiralling several metres high danced across fields, bringing traffic to a halt on a nearby road, before it disappeared. The phenomenon followed weeks of drought which have sparked brush fires across the country. I mean fire tornadoes seem pretty cool and all, but you know what would be even cooler? Fire taquitos . BOOM — an hour later I’m making my own fire tornadoes to battle Poseidon’s toilet-bowl whirlpools. Who will win? Not whoever has to use the bathroom next, that’s for sure! Because they’re definitely losing. Brain cells, motor skills, you name it. Hit the jump for a short video of the apocalypse in action.

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Toto, I Don’t Think We’re In Kansas Anymore I’m Pretty Sure We’re In Hell: Fire Tornadoes