Bandai's Micro Water Pets are tiny robotic swimmers shaped like jellyfish, squid, and octopus that propel themselves through water with flailing tentacles. At $6 apiece, they're low-maintenance aquarium inhabitants or quirky pranks waiting to happen—no feeding, oxygen, or cleaning required.
Ardman Vests add cinematic flair to everyday tank tops by replicating iconic looks from action classics like Die Hard, First Blood, and Enter the Dragon. These 100% cotton novelty tees feature realistic details like gun holsters, NYPD badges, bullet sashes, and claw marks, letting fans channel their favorite heroes for about $20.
The Solar Impulse project is unveiling its HB-SIA solar-powered plane this month. With 200 square meters of photovoltaic cells generating just 8hp per motor, the lightweight carbon fiber aircraft crawls at 43.5mph. First flight expected by year-end, with a 36-hour cruise goal for 2010.
The Art Edition Split Screen watch finally makes 01THEONE's binary LED timepiece appealing by adding vibrant Romero Britto-inspired artwork to the center panel. Available in three limited designs with blue, red, or yellow LED schemes, each $279 watch transforms geeky binary time-telling into eye-catching wearable art.
Recently divorced millionaire Andrew Paul is raffling off his luxury life: a £1.1 million five-bedroom home, £160,000 Aston Martin DBS, and £200,000 motor boat. For £20, you're entered to win it all plus £85,000 for fees, or opt for £1 million cash instead.
Hillcrest Labs' Loop pointer is a quirky bagel-shaped wireless mouse that controls home theater PCs through motion gestures. Just flick your wrist to navigate menus on your HTPC, PS3, or Apple TV setup without traditional remote hassles.
Ever wonder how luxury yachts travel between continents? The Yacht Express from Dockwise is a massive semi-submersible vessel that sinks into the water to load two dozen yachts onto its deck, then ferries them across oceans before submerging again for float-off delivery.
French designer Chloe Ruchon created Barbiefoot, a custom foosball table that swaps standard players for mutilated Barbie dolls with missing arms and cut-off ankles. Created for Barbie's 50th anniversary, it's simultaneously charming and unsettling—22 smiling pink dolls trapped in a game.
The L@p Chair is an unusually-sculptured lounge chair with a built-in laptop desk. Shaped like an apostrophe, it features a sweeping metal frame, revolving base, and integrated table—perfect for airport lounges or hotel lobbies where you need a private work spot.
This quirky Japanese invention is a kneeling stool designed to let you pee without making noise. Available in two models with soft cushions, it positions you closer to the bowl to eliminate sound, splashes, and targeting issues. Because apparently silent relief is a thing.
This official Tooth Fairy Kit includes three letterpress Certificates of Record and a silk deposit bag that document your child's lost teeth with proper paperwork. Track names, extraction methods, and compensation while preserving childhood memories in a fun, slightly creepy way.
Never feel guilty about leaving dishes behind again. This biodegradable picnic set is made from Cassava and includes four plates, bowls, cups, plus cutlery and a tablecloth. Each piece disintegrates within a week in water or a few months on land, making outdoor dining eco-friendly.
The military's XM25 rifle fires explosive bullets with embedded chips that calculate distance using a laser rangefinder, pierce through walls and cover, then detonate at precise locations. Each round costs around $25 and eliminates enemies hiding behind barriers with rifle-like accuracy and grenade-level impact.
The Warsash Maritime Academy uses quarter-million-dollar miniature supertankers to train future captains. These deceptively toy-like vessels are actually difficult to control and feature full electronics that can be remotely commanded to fail, mimicking real crisis scenarios students will face on actual oil tankers.
Finnish designer Anni Nykänen conceived a brilliant solution to microwave popcorn packaging: a container that folds flat for cooking, then pops up into a four-legged bowl. The concept offers a healthier, more sustainable alternative to traditional PFOA-laden popcorn bags.
NASA has launched The Right Stuff, a sports drink engineered for astronauts now available to consumers. The electrolyte concentrate promises 20% more endurance than competitors, comes in flavored and unflavored options, and packs zero calories—all with technology proven in space missions.
This clever ice tray solves the eternal problem of spilled water and scattered cubes. Fill the oval molds, freeze, then pop them out into the attached bucket. The orb-shaped ice adds visual flair to drinks, and the bucket doubles as a wine chiller.
Mercedes-Benz's premium Foldingbike combines urban elegance with ingenious engineering. It folds completely into a compact 80x80x35cm package or transforms into Shuttle Mode for pushing through buildings and trains. The aluminum frame features Shimano eight-speed gears, disc brakes, and adjustable suspension—all configurable in seconds without tools.
Empire Magazine created the Cryptic Canvas to mark their 20th anniversary—a Where's Waldo-style painting hiding visual puns for 50 favorite films from the last two decades. Click on images, type the movie title, and watch correct answers turn green as you hunt down all 50 references.
Originally commissioned by Tom Perkins in 2006, the Maltese Falcon holds the title of world's largest and fastest personal sailboat. This 289-foot luxury yacht features three towering 187-foot masts, DynaRig technology, and all the opulent amenities of a motor yacht—now listed at $138 million.
Guan Baihua reinvented the bicycle with a pentagon front wheel and triangle rear wheel, creating a Multi-Angle-Wheel Bicycle that makes pedaling difficult by design. The inventor spent a year and a half engineering the irregular wheels to work together, offering serious exercise without causing riders to lose balance.
Artist Jorge Colombo created The New Yorker's June 1st cover entirely on an iPhone using only the Brushes app and his finger. The intricate Times Square scene was completed in one hour, showcasing the surprising artistic potential of mobile technology.
Tired of cutesy wrapping paper? Geeky Wrapping Paper features elvish, Klingon, binary, and hex designs plus PDAs and USB cables instead of confetti. The Christmas version has cute robots. At $5.99, it's the perfect way to wrap gifts for the geek in your life.
Nine Stories Furniture creates limited-edition coffee tables from reclaimed car body panels salvaged from junkyards. Each Elsie Series piece preserves the weathered textures and rust patterns from years of elemental exposure, combining 70% salvaged metal with modern components into artful furniture starting at $1,800.
Twelve inflating airbags cycle through a twelve-minute massage routine to keep blood flowing through your posterior and legs during extended sitting. Rechargeable with a 48-hour battery life, this compact cushion works for office chairs, wheelchairs, planes, and road trips.
The Storm Synth watch tests your patience with nine hands instead of three. Only three hands show the real time while six decoys confuse you. The limited-edition timepiece comes suspended in a 51mm stainless steel cage-style body priced at $170-$199.
As part of a cheeky promotional campaign for Big Family Games, THQ created a one-of-a-kind gold-plated Wii console and sent it to Queen Elizabeth II. The custom bundle included a matching gold Wiimote and nunchuck, though the Royal Family's response was notably subdued.
