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Skateboarding legend Mark Gonzales created the Circle Board—a sculpture made from nine fully-functional skateboards welded into a semi-circular loop—for his Franklin Parrasch Gallery exhibit. While nearly impossible to ride for most, Gonzales himself expertly handled the wobbly contraption.

Tumbleweed Tiny Houses offer traditional-style homes on wheels, from 65 to 840 square feet. Founded by Jay Shafer in 1997, these tiny homes include patios, kitchens, bathrooms, and lofts. Buy plans to build yourself or purchase pre-built models starting around $39,000.

This foldable LED worklight solves the hands-free problem when you're stuck roadside at night. With 80 LEDs, magnets, a swivel hook, and both stand and hang modes, the Might-D-Light delivers 60-watt-equivalent brightness wherever you need it. Charges via AC or DC adapter.

Mavizen built the TTX02 race bike with an integrated Linux computer, operational web server, Wi-Fi, and dedicated IP address. Based on the TTXGP-winning Agni X01 with a KTM RC8 chassis, this limited-run electric racer hits 130 mph and costs $41,300 for serious track enthusiasts.

Japanese designer Hirihiko Kamiya created the Bulldang, a wildly configurable sofa made from a 30-foot segmented cushioned tube. Bend, tie, and reshape it into any seating arrangement you want—from traditional couch to floor sprawl to something genuinely unsettling for your next housewarming party.

Gordon Murray Design has announced the T.27, an ambitious electric vehicle project funded with £9 million. The prototype promises 100 miles per charge with a 60 mph top speed, achieving efficiency through lightweight construction and a revolutionary iStream manufacturing process that uses one-fifth the space of traditional auto plants.

This pocket-sized spy gadget works like a stethoscope for walls, amplifying conversations from the next room through wood, windows, and steel. Connect headphones or record via USB for covert audio surveillance that would make James Bond jealous.

This bizarre art project creates a portable sleeping station that attaches to subway ventilation grates, letting you catch standing naps in the middle of the street. The kit includes an upright frame, noise-cancelling headphones, opaque sunglasses, and a freestanding umbrella for maximum sidewalk snoozing comfort.

The Samsung Tango autonomous vacuum cleaner navigates independently using 13 sensors, crash detection, and a gyro. It features dual brushes and an onboard camera so you can monitor cleaning remotely while it handles the dirty work.

The Knox Handroid Gloves aren't your average motorcycle hand protection. These full-track specification gloves feature futuristic robot-hand styling with serious safety tech: exoskeleton protection against scaphoid injuries, honeycomb gel impact absorption, wrist guard shrouds, and Knox's exclusive BOA lacing system.

This hand-built Fender Blackface Hotseat looks like a classic guitar amp but serves as a storage bench and footrest. The 13×13×19-inch stool features a cushioned top, volume-knob lid release, and red velvet interior perfect for stashing pedals, strings, and accessories—or hiding Rock Band controllers.

Engineer Everett Bradford created the Prometheus Device, a hand-mounted flame thrower that shoots real flames from your hands. He documented the entire dangerous DIY build process in photos, including circuit diagrams and assembly notes, for anyone brave enough to follow his flaming footsteps.

Designer Bobby Baker created a tongue-in-cheek concept keyboard for seafaring pirates, featuring only six keys needed for authentic pirate communication. The minimalist design includes R, Shift, Enter, Space, exclamation point, and an Avast key for commanding ships to stop.

Rally driver Ken Block's custom Subaru WRX STI TRAX replaces wheels with a Mattracks rubber track system, producing 400 hp from a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine. Built by Vermont Sports Car for SEMA 2009, it includes a carbon-fiber sleigh for passengers.

Rip Curl's H-Bomb wetsuit uses carbon-fiber heating coils and a rechargeable battery pack to keep water sports enthusiasts warm in freezing conditions. With two heat settings reaching up to 65°C, this gear makes cold-water surfing and swimming possible year-round for $475.

Artist Christopher Thompson created a physical Banhammer for forum moderators—a sledgehammer-style prop with BAN carved into its face. Built from 3D-printed halves welded together and mounted on a wooden handle, the design and instructions are available online for anyone with printer access.

Galactic Suite Ltd's Intergalactic Suites project aims to launch humanity's first space hotel in 2012. Guests will pay $4.4 million for a three-night stay in a single orbital pod 280 miles above Earth, with eight weeks of training on a tropical island included.

Touted as the most powerful iPod speaker on the planet, the Wall of Sound is a 102-kilogram monster measuring almost a meter tall. With 125 watts of amplifier power and 95-decibel sensitivity, this $4,495 handcrafted audio slab is built for people who believe music should be listened to loudly.

Toyota and Microsoft created the Tacoma All-Terrain Gamer, a custom pickup truck featuring four Xbox 360 Elites with 24-inch LCDs, fold-out front seats that align with the back row, gull-wing doors, powerful Kicker audio, and a 60-inch screen mounted on the trailer hitch for spectators.