It's Finally Here: The Hoverboard


Updated 06/03/10 5:36 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Real Hoverboard Floats on Magnets

Hold on to your flux capacitors — French artist Nils Guadagnin has created a real-life hoverboard. It may not be the same working model you see in Back to the Future II (since you can't actually stand on it yet), but the board is designed to copy the original found in the famous 1989 film, and hopefully, with time, will be on sale at your local Target stores for $200. Using laser Read more

Daily Tech: $30,000 Gets You the Hoverboard From Back to the Future


Updated 07/27/08 8:43 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 11 comments

Daily Tech: $30,000 Gets You the Hoverboard From Back to the Future

The original Mattel Hoverboard, used by Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future is now on sale on eBaywith bidding starting at $30,000. — Geekologie Rumors are swirling that Apple is beta testing iPhone's 2.1 firmware, which is said to include more GPS functionality. — Gizmodo Blockbuster is finally getting its very own movie download service that will go live in the next month. — The Boy Read more

It's About Time: 3 Steps Closer to Back to the Future II


Updated 02/13/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Back to the Future Hoverboard

We've seen film magic turn into reality before — remember, the tablet was first seen on Star Trek! Now for those who daydreamed of a life as cool as Marty McFly's as a kid, your turn has come. During this week's New York Toy Fair, Mattel announced plans to produce the pink hoverboard from Back to the Future Part II. OK, there's no actual air hovering that will occur, but it's a 1:1 replica Read more