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21
Jun
2010
Shit Box
Does a bear shit in the woods? Yes, but why should you when you can plop your botty bullets into this portable flat-packed box that opens up to become a rigid, reusable loo complete with disposable poo bags. Ideal for festivals, it’s the shit!
17
Jun
2010
Swiss Business Tool
You can’t pack up your entire desk when you head off to a meeting, but you can still have all the office equipment you’ll need thanks to the Swiss Business Tool ($100). It features a flat-clinch stapler, hole punch, staple remover, scissors, optical gauge, and nail file.
11
Jun
2010
ELASTICSHELF
This shelf system by SystemDesignStudio for the home or office is made out of used bicycle tires tensed between two used furniture legs. This creates an interesting elastic structure that allows the owner to keep and display books and objects.
10
Jun
2010
Baseball Bowling Ball
This unique bowling ball from Storm’s Sports Series lets you combine America’s favorite pastime with America’s most popular indoor sport. In addition to the baseball bowling ball ($80), there’s also balls made up to look like a golf ball, basketball and soccer ball. Despite how lame you think the “regulars” down at the lanes are, they’ll more than likely appoint you their new king when you whip this thing out of your bag.
9
Jun
2010
Origami Yacht with Foldable Walls
With monumental changes in the design of all types of cruising yachts, we were probably waiting to see the most innovative of them all. The Origami yacht designed by the “Millennium Yacht Design Awards” winner Fabio Federici, is a multipurpose yacht that allows you to experience the sea like never before. With the yacht’s design to epitomize your seagoing experience, this concept yacht features a unique and multi-functional deck that allows you to use it just as you desire. Differing form the classical yacht designs, the Origami yacht features flowing and elongate lines to have a more simple but original design. Combining performance of a modern yacht, the Origami with its distinctive feature to close the wings during navigation makes it fast and aerodynamic, while at anchor, the yacht opens its walls fully to allow the user enjoy greater space on the main bridge with a sea view of 360 degrees. While the project is still on the papers, the estimated price would be around 6 million Euros.
7
Jun
2010
Lego Circular Saw
This well crafted circular saw is made mostly out of Legos. It is really powered by a 9V Lego power pack and has a real metal blade attached. Alright, real metal blade on a circular saw, let’s cut some stuff!
7
Jun
2010
Pinhole Spy Toothbrush Hidden Camera
Chinese manufacturers keep working hard to push the world forward into a hole of crappy amateur porn, one spy pinhole camera at a time. But when they add one to an Oral-B electric toothbrush, you know things won’t end well. The $243 Pinhole Spy Toothbrush Hidden Camera records 640×480 video in AVI format, using its internal 8GB flash memory. According to their product site, it looks exactly like a real electric toothbrush.
4
Jun
2010
Typhonics SP-Tiles
What looks like an amazing set of speakers on a living room wall actually turns out to be a series of sound dampening foam tiles. The SP-Tiles from Typhonics are designed to pretty much do the same thing as the acoustical tiles you’d find on the walls of recording studios and other sound quality critical venues, but look a bit cooler doing it so you’ll be less apprehensive about using them in your home. They attach to the walls with good old-fashioned double-sided tape and a special wallpaper, which I assume is to protect the wall’s finish if they’re ever removed, and are available for about $54 (¥4,935) a piece.
3
Jun
2010
Senz Umbrella
The SENZ Umbrella is the most unique umbrella I’ve ever seen and used and that’s saying a lot because how “designed” can an umbrella be? What makes the SENZ different is its aerodynamic shape which keeps rain off your back and withstands up to 70 mph winds!
2
Jun
2010
MP3 Sneakers
These sneakers give the term “kicks” a whole new meaning, eh? Dada is set to launch a set of running shoes with built-in MP3 players in them, called “Code M”. Of course, it wouldn’t be practical to have an extra long headphone cord running from your feet up to your head, so they have decided to integrate a wireless music system in these shoes, so that you can receive the tunes on your wireless headset.
31
May
2010
Samurai Umbrella
There’s a lot to like about umbrellas – they keep you dry while letting you wear whatever you want, they don’t get clammy like raincoats, and they’re a great excuse to put your arm around a lady. That said, an umbrella is about the least manly accessory a guy can have…until now. The Samurai Umbrella replaces your boring umbrella grip with a Japanese sword handle, into a dashing, rainproof road warrior. We’ve even included a shoulder case for the umbrella, so you can carry it bandolier-style and free up your hands.
31
May
2010
Sushi Clock
Life is just to short to measure with numbers. You’ll have to agree that it’s far more interesting to measure time with sushi. Of course this method will work best if your friends also have the Sushi Clock to refer to… But even if you buy one just for yourself, you’re still guaranteed a great conversation piece that your guests are sure to take notice of. It’s also a testament to the craftsmanship of fake Japanese food, as each piece looks stunningly realistic in this high-quality model.
31
May
2010
Lamp Lamp Bulb By HHStyle
Here is a light with no fuss and plenty of fun. The Lamp/Lamp from HH Style packs a simplicity that will make you think twice about standard interior lighting. This clever lamp works perfectly on its own as a spotlight or nightlight, or pair it with your existing light to brighten a desk or side table. Designed by Hironao Tsuboi, the optional Lamp/Lamp offers that simple yet striking element we’ve come to expect from HH Style products. Available in classic white or black to suit any decor.
28
May
2010
Star Wars Iron Man 2 Lamp Clock and MP3 Dock
We’re not too sure why this is called the Star Wars Iron Man 2 Lamp Clock and MP3 Dock, as there really isn’t any Star Wars reference to it at all. Perhaps it is a prophecy of things to come, where Tony Stark could actually go up against Darth Vader using a suit which is resistant to being manipulated by the Force? Who knows? What we do know is, this is one cute little Iron Man lamp that sports the Mark VI armor, where it also doubles up as an alarm clock to help you get out of bed and realize that in a million years you will never be able to measure up to Tony Stark’s lavish playboy lifestyle. Apart from that, you can plug it up to a compatible MP3 player to turn this into a speaker – now how’s that for functionality? Place a $49.99 pre-order today and watch it ship later this September.
26
May
2010
Inflatable Pub
Wow. We just know we could put this thing to good use somewhere. The Inflatable Pub from Airquee has room for a bar and 30 customers, and can be be erected anywhere in just 10 minutes with 2 small blowers. It’s even got a blow-up fireplace. And best of all, if you’re not that popular, you can just order 30 blow-up dolls and have them be your crowd.
