No, it's not a Halloween mask

Upon first glance at this photo on Engadget, we thought it was the result of some horrible accident. Or maybe a Photoshop prank. Either way, it's worth the price of admission.

The U.K.'s Daily Mail reports that this new device from Toshiba "enables the wearer to experience a full 360-degree view on a 40-centimeter dome-shaped screen." It does not explain, however, how to keep your skull from imploding inside this frightening thing.

(Photo: Associated Newspapers)

[whineyboomer]

If the helmet contains an internal domed screen ..

... why is the model shown sitting in front of a display?

[cyborgen]

BWAHAHAHAHAHA

A new episode of SPACEBALLS ROFL

.... where is Rick Moranis :)

[jonathan_a]

You're joking, right?

The fact they used a kid for the ad hopefully means 1 thing: This Darth Vader helmet is light!!! The first thing that came across my mind when I saw the image was: "How could you play with that thing over your head without getting neck cramps?" Then I realized it was a kid, and it has to be lightweight. One way or another, it may look frightening, but if this will give us the best Virtual Reality feel, then I definatly want one.

[thespiate]

Hmmmmm...boy,

The force is strong in this one...Luke, search your feelings... your head is somewhere in there..

[ftarnogol]

IMHO....it´s a faaake

to me is just a good ol´ CRT TV witha photoshop extruded screen placed on top
of a girl....and whats the flat TV for anyway?