Wow. Without sounding too Paris Hiltonish, this album is hot. A terrific collaboration from Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo, St. Elsewhere ($12; May 9) landed in our downloads folder just in time to save us from this year's boring music offerings.... [More]
This rugged Jeep stroller ($120) will let you take your little tike just about anywhere. Its 12" air-filled tires provide a smooth ride while the three-wheel setup makes for easy maneuvering. The all-terrain stroller has a multi-position reclining seat, tons... [More]
Remember those awesome, gross, and morally bankrupt playing cards from the 80s? Remember a TV show based on the cards? Yeah, neither do we. Garbage Pail Kids - The Complete Series ($27) was never aired, more than likely due to... [More]
Now before you get all in a huff about the fact that we're featuring the artist formerly known as "Puff Daddy"'s fragrance, realize that it's the best-selling men's fragrance right now. Sean John Unforgivable ($55) features notes of Sicilian lemon,... [More]
Summer is here and that means it's time to put away those drab ties until next Fall and pick up some more colorful ones. This turquoise Hugo Boss tie ($95) is made from Italian silk and sports a superb modern... [More]
We recently got our hands on the Qara Medico Bag ($650) and were stunned by its overall design. Styled after the classic doctor's bag, the Medico is hand-made by artisans in Argentina from the highest quality leather available — and... [More]
Apartment living can be tough, especially when it comes to subjects like entertaining and decorating. Our friends over at the Apartment Therapy blog have been helping us along with these tasks, and now you can bring some of their wisdom... [More]
If you have a little Uncrater running around the house, you probably also have their bath toys and supplies strewn all around your bathroom. Get things under control with the Frog Pod from Boon ($30). Not only does it function... [More]
Have you been searching for a new bed, but just can't seem to find the right one? Then go ahead and check out the Step X Bed ($TBA). With a user-selected style, material and color for the headboard, bed frame,... [More]
If you want to bring a little cartoon flavor to your workspace, check out this magnetic cactus paperclip holder from Mocha Home ($23). Yeah, it's a little goofy, but so are those redundant reports that you must turn by 5... [More]
Designed in Gemany and made of stainless steel, the Signo Letter Box from Chiasso ($228) is the modern mailbox we've all been looking for. Letters are placed into the top slot and fall into a spacious key-locked box below. The... [More]
We're pretty sure the "Alki" is just a coincidence and not a shout-out to our boozer cred, but even if it was, the coolness of these summertime kicks overcomes. The Gordon Rush Alki Sandal ($160) features a soft slide of... [More]
Taking kick-ass pictures isn't just about having the most mega-pixels — there is a oft-forgotten component that can really make a difference in your nighttime pics: the flash. We've been using the Nikon SB-800 Speedlight Flash ($330) for a few... [More]
If you have a pet, odds are you want to protect it the best you can — and despite our best efforts, one in three pets get lost during their lifetime. In the event that this should happen, you can... [More]
TiVo today finally announced its first standalone dual-tuner DVR model. It may not be the long-fabled Series3 HD TiVo, but it's still something we most definitely want. The new TiVo Series2 DT DVR ($100; May 1) allows you to record... [More]
With a name like that, you just know this thing is gonna be all kinds of fun. The ginormous blow-up water slide has a 22' long dual-lane setup that lets you and your drunk buddies your kids and their friends... [More]
Our favorite potty-mouthed, drug-taking British singer/rocker/rapper Mike Skinner is back with his Junior effort. The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living by The Streets ($10) chronicles the ups and downs of living the lifestyle of the moderately famous. From... [More]
None of the Uncrate editors has owned a Nokia since the days when it was cool to have both a mobile phone and a pager — but this phone may just change that. The Nokia N93 ($670) packs a 3.2... [More]
If you've ever had a normal alarm clock, you know that most of the time it's really easy to hit snooze, but not so easy to turn it off. Well, let us introduce you to the On-Off Alarm Clock ($37)... [More]
Earth Day on Saturday reminded us once again that we could be doing a little more to help out this planet of ours. Even if you're not quite ready to become a Prius owner, you can make one quick and... [More]
If you happen to be an early-adopter that has a 360 but isn't digging the faceplate options currently available, check out the Design-your-Own Faceplate service from Pelican ($35). You can choose to use Pelican's design tools to make your creation,... [More]
Riedel is known for their outstanding wine glasses, so we were pleased when we heard about this decanter. The Amadeo Lyra Decanter ($300) is an absolute beauty, part of the Amadeo collection celebrating the 250th anniversary of both Riedel and... [More]
Apple today unveiled a 17-inch version of its MacBook Pro ($2800) featuring a 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo processor that's five times faster than the PowerBook G4. The new big-screen MBP sports a gorgeous one-inch thin aluminum enclosure, weighs 6.8 pounds,... [More]
If your plain-jane 10 speed just isn't doing it for you, try adding a splash of color with the Speedblend Ruffy Tuffy Tire ($30). Its unique placement of colors around the sidewall cause the observed color to change constantly while... [More]
Even though you might not be a seasoned angler, you can still appreciate these unique Bottle Cap Lures ($35/6-pack). They're made from recycled beer and soda bottle caps and can be used to snag everything from bass, crappie, and perch,... [More]
Design Within Reach just added this hellacious All-Weather Foosball Table ($4000) to its collection of premium priced home goods. Combining ruggedness and elegance, the stainless steel table has 6mm aluminum players and was designed for either indoor or outdoor use... [More]
With graduation season coming up once again, it's time to start finding some unique gifts for the new high school and college grads on your shopping list. For the one who's always been an adventurer, check out this 1837 Compass... [More]
If you're golfing game is anything like ours, it can use all the help it can get. Help yourself build muscle memory and keep your swing on the correct plane with the Momentus Swing Trainer ($75). It features a specially... [More]
If you think your religion has some crazy ideas, you haven't seen anything yet. The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster ($11) is the accompanying guide to the new parody religion — born out of last year's battle between advocates... [More]
There are thousands of bird feeders out there, but none come close to being as cool as this one. The Backyard Safari Tiki Hut Bird Feeder ($20) features a hip tiki bar design, a motion detector to alert you when... [More]
So if you live in an apartment that's tight on space, or you just really hate to move around while cooking, meet the Breakfast Maker ($40). This crazy mix of toaster oven, frying pan and coffee maker is your one-stop... [More]
After absolutely demolishing our old driver in an uncontrollable fit of rage last week — we had hit one too many slices — we knew it was time to search out a new, powerful, yet affordable driver. We think we... [More]
Freaking out the neighbors is always a good time, but after a while the same ol' gags just simply won't work anymore. Step up your game with this Remote Controlled Robotic Shark ($100). Simply hide this baby in their pool... [More]
We've all been there — the power goes out during a storm and you reach for the flashlight, but it's completely dead and there's no batteries in sight. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a flashlight that never needed... [More]
No matter what your game, every weekend warrior can use a little extra boost. These specially formulated jelly beans from Jelly Belly are packed with carbohydrates, electrolytes, and vitamins B and C to help get you going fast. The Sport... [More]
We're always sad to leave behind the amphibious drunks of the pool bars we visit on our travels, and now it looks like we'll get to make as much fun of our pool guests as we do those strangers thanks... [More]
We all know about the benefits of linen pants in the summertime, but for some reason many of us don't have any linen tops. Change all that with the Pacific Linen Shirt from Guess ($70). It features a button down... [More]
Continuing our golf theme this week, we bring you a pair of sandals that while definitely golf-oriented, are better suited for the 19th hole than the bunker. Reef Mulligan Sandals ($40) feature a white patent leather strap with dimple embossing,... [More]
If you're looking for a warm, earthy addition to your decor, check out Mio's Capsule Light ($64 each). Made from two 100% wool shells, the pendent lamp diffuses light smoothly and is a fairly cheap way to bring some modern... [More]
What's the point of having an ultra-tiny iPod nano if you have to also lug around a big, bulky speaker system whenever you want to go earbud-less? We recently got our hands on XtremeMac's new MicroBlast portable iPod audio system... [More]
There's nothing worse than going for a round of golf and coming home to realize that you managed to put a blister on basically every finger you have. Prevent this small disaster by wearing a good glove, like this Sta-Sof... [More]
There is something classy and elegant about decanters in general, whether they be filled with fine bordeaux or simple spring water. We've really taken a liking to the A Drop of Water Night Decanter by Ingegerd Raman ($105). While the... [More]
We've all spent a ridiculous amount of money once or twice trying to win a toy with a claw machine that we could have easily bought for less money. Bring home the fun of this classic game with the Candy... [More]
As the days get warmer around these parts, we start hanging up our long-sleeve button-downs and hoodies and begin our annual hunt for short-sleeve shirts that aren't tees or polos. With its cotton geometric print and slim cut, the Ninty... [More]
While there are plenty of things that we expect to find in cans — soup, Altoids, beer — we never thought of plantlife. The Bonsai Tree in a Can ($13) is, well, an aluminum can with black sand soil and... [More]
The word "brilliant" isn't often associated with the word "pinball," but once you pick up Nintendo's new Odama ($50), you'll be surprised by how much fun you're having smacking your balls around. The game lets you fire the huge, cannonball-like... [More]
Remember those little plastic soldiers you played with as a kid? Now you can have a functional way to keep them around with Thorsten Van Elten's War Bowl ($225). Plastic soldiers are melted down and formed into the 17" diameter... [More]
Now that things are finally starting to warm up, it's time to start getting your golf equipment ready for another summer of weekend hacking. For us, this year's arsenal will include Taylor Made's new TP Red and Black Golf Balls... [More]
Impress your guests at cookouts this summer by putting the finishing touches on your steaks with this monogrammed brander ($80). The welded-steel, cowboy-style brander comes with a hanging barn-board holder pre-branded with your initials. It measures about 10-inches long and... [More]
Subaru today unveiled a new edition of its Impreza WRX STI for those of you wanting rally car power but looking for more everyday driving comfort and subtler exterior styling. The Subaru Impreza WRX STI Limited ($TBA) has all of... [More]
While most of the photography books we've featured have been of a light nature, it's never a bad thing to have some more substantial material on your coffee table as well. Spawned from a GQ feature article, This is Our... [More]
Summer is coming, and as this week's golfing experience reminded us, it's time to grab some new polos. The Ombre Polo ($42) is a sweet choice. in a world full of solid colors, its gradient design from dark on bottom... [More]
Sure, having DJ turntables or pin-up girls on your cufflinks is cool, but if you want something a little more functional, check these out. The fully-working thermometer cufflinks by Tateossian London ($165) let you know the temperature at a glance... [More]
With all of the MacBook Pro problems floating around, we're not quite ready to trade in our PowerBook for Apple's latest and greatest laptop. We are, however, ready to upgrade a bit. The first thing to do was to replace... [More]
Just like the games that have taken the mature gaming market by storm in Japan, Brain Age ($20) is hitting stores here in the US. Through the use of a series of tests, the game gives you an initial "Brain... [More]
Anyone who has ever tried to paint with a roller knows the mess that can be made with trays full of paint. Luckily, Black & Decker is trying to put an end to this problem with the Paintstick ($TBD). The... [More]
Our friends the Dude and Walter are back again, this time in the Dudes T-Shirt ($24) by Jeremy Fish Printed on a soft blue tee, this terrific shirt features a chest-up drawing of our favorite heroes just chilling, with... [More]
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to try and forget Tom Cruise's recent couch antics and brainwashing of Katie Holmes and remember when he was just a damn good action hero on screen. Just in time for... [More]
The good folks at Method sent us some new stuff to check out from their Vroom brand of car products, and these new Biodegradable Hand Wipes in Basil Verbena scent stood out. The wipes ($4; Target stores only) are super... [More]
Ever since we were little and saw the Smurfs using one, we've wanted a real catapult. With the Catapult and Trebuchet Kit ($20-$30), we can finally fulfill our dream. The catapult has a range of ten feet, while the trebuchet... [More]
The original SoundDock has been out awhile, but ever since Apple started cranking out black iPods we just had to have ourselves a matching Black SoundDock from Bose ($300; May). It has great sound that doesn't discriminate between those perfect... [More]
Although we don't get the chance to do a lot of fly fishing here around the Uncrate office, if we did we'd surely be using this reel. The Vortex VO2 Disc Drag Fly Reel from Orvis ($525-$700) kicks unholy fly... [More]
With its slick leather wristband and bright LEDs, the Dot Matrix Watch ($113) is what the cool kids would call "geek chic." Available in tan leather with yellow lights or black leather with red lights, the watch can show the... [More]
The Nixon Chair ($490) from the Gus Design Group is one of those chairs that will fit into any room in anyone's house, no matter what the decor is. It's available in a natural finish or wenge stained oak frame... [More]
With kitchen appliances getting more and more complex, it's nice to see a kitchen helper that is this simple. The Eva Solo Magnetic Timer ($35) is a simple, round timer that attaches to any metal surface in your kitchen. A... [More]
In a world where "key baskets" are a way too common item, and where misplaced keys can cost you money, time, or even a job, the His & Hers Key Holders ($25 each) are a simple, fun way to keep... [More]
There are plenty of portable navigation systems out there to choose from, but only one has Alpine's pedigree of GPS and music experience. The Alpine PMD-B100 Blackbird ($700) is a portable, handheld GPS system that comes with preloaded maps of... [More]
If you're looking for an affordable smartphone that has it all, look no further. We've been using the Cingular 8125 ($300) for the last month or so and have been surprisingly happy with it. After our fallout with the Treo... [More]
Whether they're for splinters or your uni-brow, a good set of tweezers is one of the few essentials every man needs in his bathroom. Tweezerman's professional-quality slant tweezers ($20) offer both a point and a general slanted side for everyday... [More]
We all have stuff, and more than likely would all like a cool place to display it. We can't think of any better than the Mood Light Shelf ($230). With internally housed, super-bright LEDs that can change color and the... [More]
There are several reasons why having a portable fireplace is cool, but unfortunately most of them really don't mix well with modern surroundings. The Plaza Fireplace ($3,350) changes all of that with an ultra-sleek design that uses tins of burning... [More]
While this product may have a decidedly sissy name, we haven't felt anything this comfortable in a long time. The NAP Cuddle Blanket ($40) is made from an exclusive material called NapSoft that helps you fall asleep, and the 60"... [More]
We shed a tear when HBO's Six Feet Under had its final show last year. Not just because the last episode in the series was rip-your-heart-out sad (which it was), but because we knew we'd never again get to see... [More]
Leave it to Mercedes-Benz to create the most bad-ass racing bike on the planet. The highlight of the company's 2006 Bike Collection, the Mercedes-Benz Carbon Bike ($3,670) has an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber frame that helps keep the overall weight down... [More]
We've had this one in our hands since Oct., but somehow it fell through the cracks until just recently. Released on Oct. 25 of last year, We Have Sound by Tom Vek ($14) certainly isn't new — but if you... [More]
The '06 MLB season has just started, and for those of you that have a favorite team that means it's time to gear up with some new team apparel. Nike's MLB Power Alley Swooshflex Hats ($24) feature a simple white... [More]
We've got skulls on our hand towels and sweaters, so we might as well have them on our ties too. Designed by Jared Paul Stern, the Skull & Bones silk tie ($96) awesomely mixes equal parts of preppy and punk.... [More]
We've loved the TT since we saw our first one up close back in 1998. And while we lust after the car still to this day, it was definitely time Audi did a revamp. So when we got word that... [More]
It seems like every year it gets harder and harder to find summer jackets that don't look like billboards. The Victorinox Islington Jacket ($145) does a good job of avoiding this problem by keeping its look sporty and sophisticated. Made... [More]
Pocket cameras are great on portability, but lots of times lack when it comes to important photography features. Not so with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 ($500, pre-order). It features Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization for easier, more consistent snapshot-taking... [More]
There are a lot of small, internet-ready devices that can help you stay in touch with others, keep you informed of messages, and report information from anywhere in the house. None of them, however, are as charming and helpful as... [More]
Motorola's new Talk & Tunes wireless internet calling kit ($TBA) allows Skype users to wirelessly listen to music and manage calls from a PC at the same time. It uses Bluetooth and some smart software to let you listen to... [More]
Mazda's 2006 CX-7 is a crossover sport-utility vehicle that (without sounding too much like a commercial) offers the styling and ride of car, but the convenience and space of an SUV. With RX-8 inspired details, the Mazda CX-7 (starting at... [More]
Everyone's been asking for it — in fact, quite a bounty was given as reward for doing it — but now Apple's decided to be nice and help you install Windows on your Intel-based Mac. Boot Camp (Free during Public... [More]
With cutlery — as with most cooking items — you can buy on the cheap and replace often. Or, you can lay down some cash and buy a set of knives that will possibly last longer than you do. The... [More]
We've seen all types of hot sauces in restaurants, bars, and at chili cook-offs — but none of them have ever compared to the pure intensity of Dave's Insanity Sauce ($7). It has a special blend of spices that is... [More]
We're super stoked today to announce Uncrate Stuff. This new feature allows you to quickly save your favorite items to your own personal page on Uncrate. You can use this page to keep track of the products you plan to... [More]
You're looking at the world's first laser-sighted slingshot ($50). Gone are the days of only grazing poor, defenseless animals — the PS-52's laser alignment system ensures you'll kill with pin point accuracy. And if slaughtering and mounting tiny vermin isn't... [More]
These limited edition silk-screened prints will update any room with a clean, colorful and modern look. Designed by Portland-based Dora Drimalas, the Hybrid-Home Limited Edition Prints ($40) come in either 27.5" x 20" or 16" x 20" sizes. We're digging... [More]
This has to be one of the coolest, and most original, forms of water transportation we've ever seen. Powered by your own "hopping" motion, the Hydrofoil Water Scooter ($500) allows you to get some exercise as you propel yourself across... [More]
As you've probably noticed, we like to recommend eco-friendly products when we can. These Keyhole Tables ($150 each) are made of reclaimed teak, which is fine by us — it gives them an unusual color and texture that help them... [More]
"Mouse Phone" you ask? Yes, it's true — Sony's latest crazy-cool computer accessory happens to be a mouse that works with Skype and opens up like a flip-phone to answer calls. The Sony Skype Mouse Phone ($100) features a two-button... [More]
If you plan to host any 12-hour gaming marathons on your Xbox 360, you might want to invest in a Nyko Intercooler ($20). The snap-on device helps lower the internal temperature of your 360 by increasing the air flow with... [More]
We've already showed you where to get custom boardshorts and custom flip-flops for this Summer, and now we'll take another shoreline essential — a good pair of slip-ons. Vans Custom Slip-ons ($50) offer a ton of different configuration possibilities with... [More]
Company ($15) is the latest novel by our new favorite contemporary satirist, Max Berry. In the 350-page work, he takes office politics and banal tasks to an extraordinarily extreme degree, but it's not so twisted from reality that it doesn't... [More]
Until now, the office task chair and the lounge chair have been two exclusively different types of chairs. Developed in conjunction with IDEO, the Leap WorkLounge & Ottoman ($2,000) is a successful marriage of these two different ideas. Rich, high-end... [More]
iPhoto allows you to order easy to make photo books, but we've been at a loss on how to get a book that's a little more text-focused printed easily and professionally. Blurb Custom Books (starting at $30) allows you to... [More]