This Asimo-inspired humanoid robot costume gives cosplayers and tech enthusiasts a blank canvas for sci-fi dress-up. The full white bodysuit works for conventions, Halloween, or living out your Jetsons fantasy. Available from Japan for $400.
European designers turned 50-gallon oil barrels into two distinct lounge chairs—the Butaca Bidon and Silla Bidon—complete with cushioned seats and asking prices north of €265. The post questions their value as designer pieces when a local furniture maker could replicate the salvaged aesthetic for your garage.
Activision announced Band Hero for the Nintendo DS Lite with dedicated Guitar Grip and Drum Grip peripherals that attach to the handheld. The game featured three instrument modes including vocals where players sang directly into their DS, with music from Fallout Boy, The Killers, and Blink-182.
A BBC science show presenter climbed the outside of a 120-foot London building using vacuum gloves he built from ordinary household vacuum cleaners. The impressive wall-climbing stunt demonstrated how suction power could replicate Spiderman-like abilities without radioactive spider bites or professional rock-climbing skills.
The Sachs MadAss 125 isn't quite a motorcycle, but it's far more than a scooter. With aggressive styling, a lightweight 220lb frame, and a fuel-sipping 125cc engine, this unique ride balances power and practicality with standout looks and a surprisingly comfortable riding position.
Handerpants bring the concept of underwear to your hands—fingerless gloves styled as tiny tighty-whities. Made from 95% cotton and 5% spandex, they add a protective layer under workout gloves or bike grips while delivering maximum novelty value.
This anodized aluminum travel capsule protects up to four luxury watches during transit. The tube features neoprene lining, an integral locking mechanism, and a soft calf roll to secure timepieces. At $1,802, it's designed for serious collectors traveling with high-end watches like Rolex or URWERK.
Tired of terrible parking jobs ruining your day? These fake parking tickets deliver perfectly snarky messages to windshield offenders. Each $7 booklet includes ten creatively insulting tickets with gems like 'This parking job violates the law of physics' to help you vent frustration without kicking anyone's car.
The PowerSquid Surge1000 replaces traditional power strips with five flexible tentacled outlets that accommodate bulky plugs without blocking each other. Beyond its octopus design, it delivers 1080-Joule surge protection, data-line filtering, and a $200,000 connected-equipment warranty for $49.95.
Banpresto's NES Controller Type Card Case transforms boring business card storage into a nostalgic trip down 8-bit memory lane. The anodized aluminum holder features authentic Player I and Player II controller designs with non-functional D-pads and buttons, available for pre-order at approximately $31.
This USB Wrist Band disguises a 4GB flash drive inside a sporty rubber bracelet. Pull the raised bump and the USB interface slides out from one end. Available in multiple colors with optional geeky text, it offers accessible storage you can wear on your wrist for around fifteen dollars.
This sound-activated, self-propelled broom stands nearly four feet tall and walks across the room while emitting eerie crackling sounds the moment it hears music. Perfect for pranking guests or creating haunted house vibes, it changes direction when it hits objects and works on smooth surfaces.
USB Brando's E-Blue Bluetooth speakers pair with your iPhone for enhanced audio quality anywhere. Made from titanium with an 8-hour rechargeable battery, they feature A2DP wireless technology and work up to 10 meters away. Compact, portable, and reasonably priced at $68 for mid-range quality sound.
The FREETALK Everyman is a budget-friendly USB headset developed with Skype that punches above its weight class. With Super Wideband Audio codec support, unidirectional noise-canceling mic, and full-range stereo speakers, it matches pricier models at just $22.88.
The Chopper Shocker reimagines the bicycle as a pedal-powered lowrider motorcycle, complete with wide-profile handlebars and a low-mounted seat. This one-off custom creation by Team Tentakulus looks impossibly cool, though questions about comfort and handling remain unanswered.
This hardback book with CD contains 14 ready-to-print robot models featuring articulated joints and scalable line-art versions. Customize over 250 variations with different colors and patterns, then assemble your papercraft mecha army using card stock and glue.
This affordable binocular camera combines 21x optical zoom with 2MP photography, letting you capture distant scenes without expensive telephoto hardware. Features include night mode, 40x digital zoom, a 2.5-inch LCD display, 1GB internal memory, and media playback. Ships with mini-tripod and cables for just $128.
This AM/FM radio from Muji hides inside what looks like a shampoo bottle, complete with splash-proof housing and speaker holes along the sides. The catch? You have to flip it upside-down to change stations, making for hilariously impractical shower DJ sessions.
This hand-painted oil portrait immortalizes the Dramatic Chipmunk's iconic over-the-shoulder stare from the 14-million-view YouTube classic. Each 11×13 canvas comes framed in gold, ready to replace your tired dogs-playing-poker print with proper internet-era art.
Coca-Cola's next-generation Freestyle soda fountain delivers more than 100 beverage choices from a single dispenser. Using touchscreen selection and RFID-identified cartridges, the machine concocts custom drinks on demand while reporting usage data back to headquarters in real time.
Devotec's Solar Sound Bluetooth speakers tackle the portable audio power problem with integrated solar panels and a 1500 mAh battery. The wireless unit delivers 8 hours of playback at medium volume, charges via USB or sunlight, and weighs just 260 grams—making it ideal for camping, hiking, and beach trips.
Abashiri Brewery in Japan crafted this striking blue beer using water from melted icebergs that drift to Hokkaido beaches from the Sea of Okhotsk. The vivid azure hue comes from blue seaweed added during brewing, making it one of the most visually unique beers ever produced.
The Shweeb is a human-powered monorail attraction at Agroventures Adventure Park in Rotorua, New Zealand. Riders pedal recumbent-style inside suspended aerodynamic capsules along swerving elevated rails, racing against up to three other competitors or the clock through a thrilling course that dips near the ground.
Inspired by a Japanese wedding tradition, these teddy bear guns fire tiny stuffed bears equipped with parachutes at high velocity. Originally designed to make nuptial ceremonies more exciting, they're a delightfully absurd toy for anyone who thinks confetti is boring.
The OCZ Sabre Keyboard targets competitive gamers and CAD professionals with 128MB onboard storage for application-specific macros, nine programmable OLED displays, ergonomic tilt design, and low-noise keys. Blue LED lighting and limitless macro configurations make it stand out from standard peripherals.
Designer Tommaso Colia dreamed up flip-flops with circular cup holders built into the soles, creating a three-in-one beach accessory. The concept turns your footwear into instant drink coasters when you sit on the sand, though they remain unreleased design prototypes.
Meet Flossie, Castrol's self-learning motorcycle-testing robot—a tireless steel ancestor to Terminator's bike bots. Built exclusively for lubricant evaluation, Flossie masters gear patterns, clutch drag, and throttle response on a stationary platform, enduring 16,000rpm roars and extreme heat without complaint.
