Tools & Gadgets
At one point in time, zippers and umbrellas were considered gadgets. Who knew? Modern Marvels uncovers the workings and genesis of everything from the obscure to the universally significant. Celebrating imagination and invention brought to life on a grand scale, Modern Marvels illuminates the fascinating stories of the doers and dreamers who created everyday items, pioneered technological breakthroughs, and produced the most renowned man-made wonders. Shop all the Modern Marvels DVDs and learn all about tools and gadgets and of course discover new ones, too.
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off- 90's Tech
- Modern Marvels: 90s Tech will take you way back to the end of the 20th century and the beginning of today's trendy technologies. From DVDs to TIVO to GPS, we'll see how the gadgets we can't live without all started in the 90s. [ read more ]
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off- Assembly Line DVD
- From the Model T to fully robotic factories, take a 100-year tour of the most important component of modern industrial production. [ read more ]
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off- Civil War Tech DVD
- See how much of today's weaponry can trace its origins to the War Between the States. Military historians and experts detail the advances that made Civil War weaponry so deadly. Visit private collections and important museums for an up-close look at surviving examples. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Aluminum DVD
- You can tear it with two fingers; you can build space ships with it. In this DVD get all the fascinating info about this endlessly versatile material. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. From [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels: Technology DVD
- From world-altering to wickedly cool, MODERN MARVELS® presents - in its trademark style - eight amazing engineering feats that improve life on our planet. Get all the best tech for one rock-bottom price! The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. For over a… [ read more ]
$39.95- $31.99
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off- Future Tech DVD
- A paper-thin, wall-sized holographic television...a car that runs on processed seawater...an army of robotic killing machines...outer-space luxury resorts and a cleaning droid controlled by your mind? Join us on a rollicking ride through the entertainment room, down the road, over the… [ read more ]
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off- Hunting Gear DVD
- Get the story behind the Buck Knife, the Kentucky Rifle and other legendary weapons used to bring down big game. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Doors DVD
- Modern Marvels explores the ways we enter and exit. We'll take a look at the tallest doors in the world at the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center. We'll visit a company that makes blast doors and bulletproof doors. We'll learn about the surprisingly complex process involved… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Gadgets III DVD
- We'll see how someone armed with the latest miniaturized, mobile gadgetry can pack all the technology that once filled an entire office into a single briefcase. The search for the ultimate gadget store takes us to Brookstone. Its gadgets represent a half a billion dollar a year business.… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Lube Job DVD
- From tallow to hyper-sophisticated synthetics, see how the world is literally kept spinning. From the corner garage to the space shuttle, discover the secrets of spin. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Saws DVD
- This episode cuts right to the hard facts about one of our most useful and ubiquitous tools. Consider it the cutting edge of cutting. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. No matter how you sli [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels The Wheel DVD
- Here's the complete story of the innovation that has kept man moving for millennia. [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Worlds Sharpest DVD
- Handle with care! This incisive survey of the cutting-edge of cutting edges will give you a new appreciation for slicing tech (and maybe a few nicks in the bargain!) The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. From samurai swords to plasma cutters, discover the… [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels Worlds Strongest II DVD
- Fast' is nice, 'efficient' is useful, but give us 'strong' any day of the week. EVERY day of the week! For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. The ultimate celebration and investigation of engineering excellence. What's better than "strong" "Strongest," that's w [ read more ]
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off- Modern Marvels: Engineering Disasters of the 70's DVD
- America suffered a series of tragic technological failures during this promising decade. Examine the most famous of these events in minute detail. For over a decade, MODERN MARVELS has brought grand stories to life. Disco music and platform shoes weren't the only disasters of the 70's. The ult [ read more ]
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off- More Gadgets DVD
- Zippo lighters, transistor radios and the safety razor are among the humble but influential inventions chronicled here. [ read more ]
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off- The Tool Bench: Power Tools DVD
- From the drawing board to construction sites, this is an in-depth look at the tools that are building the future. [ read more ]
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off- Tool Bench Hand Tools DVD
- Even in the most high-tech applications, these humble, time-honored tools still have their place. [ read more ]
$24.95- $19.99
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