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The iMaxi Case Means Someone Finally Took the iPad Joke To Its Obvious, Ridiculous Conclusion [Imaxi]
Feb 24th
I don’t even know where to start, but this iMaxi is exactly what you think it is. It’s designed to “protect” your iPad, and was made as a one-off on Etsy. I’m sure they’d make you more. [
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POSTCN01 Mailbox Counts Letters While Looking Like a Bomb [Mail]
Jan 21st
It’s neat that the
POSTCN01 mailbox counts letters and notifies you how much mail is waiting, but what gets me excited is that it looks like a bomb and detonator from an old movie. It’ll make my mailman pee himself.
This sick and twisted habit of scaring mailmen will set me back about $55, which is a bargain in my book. [ Read more ...
Buy a Dozen Emperor Accent Lamps and Re-enact March Of The Penguins [Lighting]
Jan 13th
Surprisingly this
Emperor Accent Lamp hasn’t come from the Alessi house of design, but at least that means the price is kept down. Available in seven different colors, it’s just $113. Morgan Freeman’s voice sold separately. [
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Samurai Sword Chopsticks Let You Seppuku Your Sashimi [Chopsticks]
Dec 22nd
If you love sushi but hate sharing, these chopsticks should help fend off any potential unagi poachers.
There are three sets of chopsticks and holders, in all, named after actual 17th century samurai. Those who can’t wait until May can pre-order here. Read more ...
Warner’s DVD2Blu trade-in swaps Blu-rays for your DVDs, Leland Gaunt approves
Nov 20th
After baptizing the remaining HD DVD faithful, Warner has moved on to teaching new Blu-ray converts the five pillars of faith with a trade-up program. Send in your old DVDs (just the box art won’t cut it this time around, better buy some blanks and get to ripping if you still enjoy Training Day on long car trips), $7.95 – $9.95 per movie plus $4.95 for s&h (orders over $25 ship for free) and expect HD versions back in 4 – 5 weeks. Is it worth it? Depends on how many of the 55 flicks on the approved list you own (included after the break) but for most you’re probably better off keeping the ones you have Read more ...
