Inventor's Ally Mugs

A Leak in the Channel Tunnel

Deep in the heart of the RAND think tank, the world's greatest scientists would gather to brainstorm Batman's fight sounds.

"Dammit, Pooh - don't let the heffalumps win!"

'The wheel was easy, the owner's manual is hard!'

Patent Attorney (invisible man)

Mulching Vacuum Cleaner

'Because of the mess, 'Mr. Potato Salad-Head' never took off.'

Mook's regret after inventing fire.

Angler sees sign that says 'Good Spot'. He says, 'This looks like a good spot.'

'You keep turning them out and I'll dig a parking garage.'

Runner going through hurdles.

Computerized Dollhouse.

Lumiere brothers caricature

Henry Fox Talbot

'I was just rubbing sticks together for fun -- I didn't realize I was doing basic research.'

The Aerial Steam Carriage

The first 'outside the box' thinker.

"I've invented the wheel. We're going to be rich."

'Well great, he's seen it! There goes one more invention they'll get credit for!'

The Wright Brothers' First Flyer

Prehistoric son going "Baroooom...Barooom!" on dad's stone wheel

"Nothing feels better after a long day's hunting than a nice, long soak in the hot-wheel."

'Great invention, Rex! What are you going to call it?'

'No, actually THIS invented me!'

Benjamin Franklin

"Cool... I've invented the belt!!"

'But seriously, folks... Who knows how many blondes it takes to screw in my latest invention?'

'Leonardo's Lament' - 'I have nothing to do.'

'This thing is dangerous! -- invent fire and burn it up!'

'Is it my imagination or are entrepreneurs getting younger.'

Alexander Graham Bell's second phone call.

"The applications are limitless."

'Isn't it great?!'

Prehistoric Doughnut Stand.

"Well, if you really can prove that you invented the wheel, you'll be due an awful lot of backdated royalty payments!"