FORGET THE XBOX: An Estes model rocket for under ten bucks. I had a lot of fun with these when I was a kid. Heck, I’d probably still have fun today.

UPDATE: Reader Jan Koenig notes: “Still got to have the launch system though (engines, contacts, launch pad, and controller – which costs more than the rocket.)” Yeah, I figured everybody knew that — at least, everybody in this audience. But here’s the complete setup for $21.99 — rocket, launcher, and you can click to add engines and wadding for a total of $37.01.