Given the outrageous drink pricing at most major sporting and music events, no one is going to blame you for sneaking in your own hooch — but when security rears its ugly head, it's way better to not have an expensive carrying device in your pocket. Enter the Disposable Flask ($15/set of 3). These 7.5 oz. reusable foil pouches are... [More]
As stocking stuffers go, there's few cooler than the Plantarium Single Vial Garden Lab ($10). This slender test tube features a nutritive and non-toxic gel created in collaboration with NASA scientists that allows you to watch your plant grow, both above and below the surface. Available in six different varieties, the Labs make a great gift, or a nice, natural... [More]
Just because you're camping doesn't mean you can't enjoy a quality drink. GSI Stainless Steel Barware ($10) lets you leave the fragile glass and crystal at home, instead enjoying your drinks from stainless steel margarita, wine, and martini glasses. Sure, they might not look as classy, but we're pretty sure the bugs, bears, and other outdoor creatures won't mind a... [More]
Add a little funk to your listening station with the SpeaQualizer ($40). This table-top gadget uses a functional animated equalizer to bring your music to life with flashing, jumping light bars in shades of red, blue, and green. It runs on 4 AAA batteries, so you can take the party with you, and its microphone, which is made to work... [More]
Get a grip on your beer can with the Beerhandle ($10). This ingenious drinking accessory snaps securely onto your favorite can of suds, giving you a better hold on the can, and keeping your hand from prematurely warming up your beer. Fantastic. [Thanks, Sam]... [More]
Get grilling done no matter where you are with the Cobb Premier Portable Stainless Steel Grill & Smoker ($120). This outdoor charcoal cooker, smoker, broiler, fryer, and oven weighs just eight pounds and cooks for up to three hours, at up to 500-degrees, on only eight briquettes. It also features a stainless steel base for easy cleaning, and includes a... [More]
Get ready for the first 2D home console Mario Bros. adventure since the SNES. New Super Mario Bros. Wii ($47; November 15) brings up to four-player co-op to the familiar side-scrolling world of Mario and Luigi, with classic gameplay augmented by new items like the propeller suit and Penguin Mario, and motion-based controls made possible by the Wii Remote. We... [More]
Simply the coolest cologne, ever. Lynx Bespoke Scent ($182) was developed by Oki-ni, Lynx, and designer Pete Fowler to be the perfect scent for men. Pick out your date and time, and you'll receive a personal consultation (in London, unfortunately for us) with perfumers who will custom-fit a scent just for you. You'll get your fragrance in about a month... [More]
You have a buzz cut for one reason — it's efficient. You can cut it yourself, and it requires no "product" when you're ready to step outside. No prep, no mess. So isn't it time your clipper was as equally efficient? Meet the Remington Shortcut ($30-$40). This curved cutting system follows the shape of your head better than traditional clippers... [More]
With one of the more novel camera designs we've seen in a while, the Samsung DualView Camera ($265) solves that age-old question of how to take a good self portrait. The solution? A 1.5-inch front-mounted LCD screen, which can also display silly animations to amuse a child subject, or a countdown for the self timer. Also in front is a... [More]
Don't let the name fool you — the Missisipi Distiller ($200) isn't some shoddy backwoods attempt to make money by selling moonshine machines, but rather a way to extract fragrant oils for use in colognes and perfumes (riiight). Made by the Missisipi Destil Co., this contraption uses a series of tubes, an oil lamp, and a water-filled condensing pot to... [More]
With these handy pocket guides, you'll never be at a loss for words. The Lines for All Occasions Bundle ($27) includes four essential books for getting you through life, the quick-witted way. The bundle includes Breakups & Rejections for All Occasions, Excuses & Lies for All Occasions, Insults & Comebacks for All Occasions, and Pickups & Come-Ons for All Occasions.... [More]
Finally, a fitting replacement for Wii Sports Tennis. Grand Slam Tennis ($50; June 16) will be one of EA Sports' first titles to support the Wii MotionPlus, giving players the most realistic Wii tennis action yet. The game will feature all four Grand Slam events, including Wimbeldon, and if that wasn't enough, it will star none other than all-time Uncrate... [More]
Practice your game at home like never before with the Tiger Woods 2010 Wii Motion Plus Bundle ($60). Thanks to the new Wii Motion Plus attachment, you get 1:1 motion tracking, so your on-screen character — whether it be Tiger, big John Daly, or a custom pimped-up version of yourself — mimics your real-life movements even more closely. Of course,... [More]
Fight off cancer and high cholesterol while getting a buzz with Charbay Green Tea Vodka ($36). This crisp and refreshing flavored vodka took nearly five years to create, and it shows — the infusion of flavor from first-growth green tea from the Anhwei Province makes it about as smooth as any flavored booze out there. Plus, thanks to its antioxidants,... [More]
Like a lot of good ideas, the Brush & Rinse Toothbrush ($3) is one of those products that makes you wonder why no one has thought of it before. A pretty standard toothbrush, the back of the Brush & Rinse is designed to redirect water from the faucet up to your mouth — much like a water fountain — for... [More]
Keep your skin in check and yourself smelling good with the Portland General Store Men's Collection ($5-$25). Handmade in Maine using natural, high-quality ingredients, the lineup includes items such as shaving jelly, lotion, soap, aftershave, and cologne, available in a variety of ultra-manly scents like wood, whiskey, and tweed, packaged with incredibly awesome old-fashioned labels that will look great in... [More]
The Assam Double Wall Glasses ($40, set of two) were made for those hot summer days when your nice glass of iced tea becomes hot tea in no time. Not only do they help insulate your drinks to keep them cold, but they also won't sweat all over the place like normal glasses do. Plus, anything made out of something... [More]
Always complaining that there's nothing to read in the bathroom? Well, you wouldn't be missing those magazines if you had the Moody Aquarium Sink by Italbrass ($5,500) to gander at. It's a combination sink and self-contained aquarium that includes everything you'll need to keep the fish happy and you entertained.... [More]
Here's a classic beer glass with a twist — it's insulated to keep your beer cold and the glass from sweating all over you. Like the insulated iced tea glasses from last year, these double-walled beer glasses ($75/set of 6) are made out of a material that's used to make scientific lab glass and are way stronger than traditional glassware.... [More]
It's always a fear during entertaining that a drunken partygoer will dip into your stash of 18 year Macallan or Patron Silver, without appreciating the premium drinks inside. Keep your most prized booze out of harm's way with this Monogram Sloane Locking Caddy & Decanters Set ($180). It features two hand-blown square glass decanters bearing your mark, inside a locking... [More]
Get the perfect amount of alcohol for your next cocktail party with this Cocktail Carousel ($50-$60). It dispenses a single 1.5-ounce shot of your favorite loaded beverage and reloads the dispenser for the next drink. The carousel stylishly holds four or six bottles upside down and can rotate between each with ease.... [More]
Get your evening cocktail party kicking when you bust out these Optical Glasses ($49). Shapes and patterns form as a result of optic properties in the glass, keeping your guests entertained with in-hand amazement. An added bonus is the shape of the glass allows you to keep a better handle on your fifth cocktail.... [More]
Get draft-style brew at home with the Avanti Mini Pub Beer Tapper ($230). This combination cooler and tap uses standard 5-liter beer kegs to give you a mug full right from your kitchen counter. It features an LCD for temperature and CO2 regulation.... [More]
Get the classic martini shape without the tall, unstable glass with the InsideOut Martini Glass Set ($55). In addition to the added stability of the two included glasses, the design is visually interesting, and provides function as well: it helps to keep your drink cooler for longer, and its shorter design makes for easier storage. Cheers.... [More]
It's not easy trying to eyeball drink measures, so ditch your two-sized jigger for one that covers all the bases. The Cube Jigger ($20) is an aluminum, square-shaped jigger with the six most common liquid measures represented on the six different sides. Inspired by traditional box-shaped sake cups, the Cube is sure to help you become a better, more precise... [More]
Make your "on the rocks" special look that much better by pouring it into one of these Rocks Glasses ($3-$4 each). Made in Italy from dishwasher-safe glass, these glasses feature a non-uniform, organic shape, designed to mimic the play of ice cubes in a glass. Available in highball, double old-fashioned, and shot sizes, so you can sport a complete set... [More]
Go ahead, have the biggest glass in the room. The XL Beer Glass ($13) holds five bottles of beer, assuring you won't lose your spot on the couch over refills.... [More]
Pamper yourself with a luxury shower experience, courtesy of the Wellgems Midnight Edition Steam Spa ($4,200). Loaded with the latest in-shower creature comforts, it features 19 bath jets, 12 body shower jets, a waterfall faucet, built-in seating for two, LCD touch-screen controls, a fog-free mirror, dual handheld shower heads, an MP3 system with remote, luxury lighting, and more. Just don't... [More]
Have the most gangsta drinks at your next party, with these ice cubes shaped like AK-47 bullets. Each AK Ice Tray ($13) magazine produces 12 bullet shaped pieces. There's really no way that absolutely everyone present won't find this amazingly awesome. Seriously, no chance whatsoever. [Thanks, Doug]... [More]
Ever wondered what it really feels like to float on air? Find out with the Hoverit Lounger (£5,875; ~$8,350). This revolutionary lounger is built by hand in the U.K., and uses repelling magnetic forces in both the bed and base to allow the seat to literally float. Clear acrylic construction lets you see the components at work, while the included... [More]
Show your love of mechanical beasts outside of the garage with Gear Coasters ($55/set of 4). Inspired by traditional metal gears, this set of four coasters features felted bottoms for picking up moisture, a wooden case, and the ability to double as trivets when serving hot dips or stews.... [More]
We're big fans of the sleek, efficiently designed, minimal approach of the SimpleHuman line of home organization devices. Now, you can bring that elegance and order to the bathroom and recreate the man-spa experience at home with the SimpleHuman Shampoo &; Soap Dispensers ($30-$90; Summer 09). Designed for one-handed operation, these modern dispensers will contain shampoo, conditioner, body wash or... [More]
Keep your beer colder, longer with the Polar Pitcher ($20). Made from polycarbonate with a steel center ice chamber, you simply fill the bottom-opening chamber up with ice, pour in 60oz. of your beverage, and enjoy.... [More]
Ever have an urge to throw a rock through the window the guy who just blocked you in, or parked so close you need a can opener to get your car out? We have too, and apparently, so have the folks behind Parking Tickets ($7). This book of 20 unique pull-out cards is perfect for letting the parking-challenged know just... [More]
Prepare yourself for college football season with Pocket Shots ($2/each). These portable pouches of quality liquors — vodka, rum, tequila, gin, or whiskey — are easily stuffed into pockets and bags, letting you make your unauthorized stadium drinks with the greatest of ease. [Thanks, Gregory]... [More]
If you like cigars but don't like having a messy ashtray hanging around your home, check out this Cigar Lover's Kit ($50). It features an ashtray that easily slides back into a luxe case when your smoking is finished, and to get it started, the box also contains a nickel-plated butane lighter and a cigar cutter. Also makes a great... [More]
If you're a business during the day, rock n' roll at night type, the Rock On, Rock Off T-Shirt ($18) was made just for you. Featuring a simple print of a Bic-style lighter, this shirt is an innocuous white during the day, but busts loose with a glow-in-the-dark, rock fisting flame at night. Rock on.... [More]
Get your weather updates the more natural way with the WoodStation Weather Display ($100). This nifty gadget displays a weather forecast icon, indoor temperature and humidity, the time, and the date, all with a clever motion-activated LED display that shines through the WoodStation's wood veneer front when activated, allowing it to look like a stylish wood sculpture when off.... [More]
Got something to hide? Grab yourself a Hollow Book Safe ($20-$34). Available with cutouts for money, flasks, a pistol, or even optical media, each book is hand-carved out of a different innocuous tome — so no matter whether you're hiding cash, drugs, or discs of information on the Matrix, you can rest easy that your stash is safe inside.... [More]
Whether you need a spare copy of an important key or are just tired of having the sorting through a bunch of similar keys to find the one you need, the Key of Rock (£15, ~$23) is here to help. This guitar-shaped blank comes ready for you to take to the key cutter, instantly jazzing up your keyring and making... [More]
Let's face it: As much motion-sensitive, board-stomping gaming fun as the Wii offers, it's still damn enjoyable to download an old classic like Super Mario World and get to work. And the Super Famicom Classic Controller for Wii ($75) is the perfect tool for the job. Made by Nintendo to exact 1990 specifications, it's the coolest Wii accessory yet.... [More]
Ever wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to... [More]
Need a new PMP but tiring of Apple's iPod line? Check out the new Sony S Series Walkman ($110-$130). Available in four different colors and sporting either 8 or 16GB of storage, the new S series players feature a 2.4-inch QVGA LCD screen, both voice and FM recording, built-in stereo speakers, support for most major audio and video formats, 42... [More]
Bring the sports bar experience home with The Man Wall ($14,900). This all-in-one chunk of awesomeness features room for four TVs — one 52" and two 26" units are included — a 1200-watt Panasonic home theater with integrated speakers and wireless surround units, two 25-cigar humidors with gauges, a 32-bottle wine rack, a microwave, a live 7-foot sports ticker at... [More]
Not all messenger bags are for business. The Timbuk2 Dolores Chiller ($110) is a portable cooler disguised as a messenger, offering a fully insulated interior, a metal bottle opener on the strap, durable ballistic nylon construction, waterproof TPU lining, and enough capacity for at least 12 cans of suds. [via]... [More]
Explore the seedy underbelly of the Mushroom Kingdom with the Magic Mushrooms T-Shirt ($18). This royal blue tee features a blue-toned print of a mysterious Italian plumber, shrouded in darkness, purchasing a bag of mushroom heads from a round-headed character. Further investigation suggests the result of this transaction was Super Mario Bros. 2.... [More]
Some of the best home cooked meals must be prepared using a cast-iron skillet. But it takes dozens of uses in order to season one, as the food you cook slowly ads its essence to the skillet, creating that famous, non-stick black coating. Seasoning a pan this way can take years... until now. Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillets ($10-$40) ship... [More]
Whether you're a true mixologist or just playing one at your next party, the Cocktail Chemistry Set ($40) will make you feel like a mad scientist behind the bar. Mix your shots in the slick flask and serve them up in four test tubes. Sure they're marked bio hazard, but the alcohol should neutralize any potential threats.... [More]
Straight from Japan comes the Hover Q Tiny R/C Hovercraft ($50). This handheld air-cushioned amphibious vehicle works just like a real hovercraft, scooting around on a cushion of air. The hovercraft charges directly from the remote, giving you 5 minutes of run time in between charges.... [More]
Add a touch of whimsy to your drinking escapades with a Mustache Pint Glass ($15). These amusing vessels feature a white mustache on the side, in just the right place to make you look like you've got a serious case of foam face each time you take a drink. Got Guinness?... [More]
Lenovo has put its laptops on the backburner for a bit to take on the iMac. The Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 ($1,000; April) is a super-slim all-in-one with a 21.5-inch, 16:9 frameless HD screen. Powered by Intel Core2 Duo processors, it offers up to 4GB of fast DDR3 memory, up to 1TB of hard drive space, an integrated speaker system with... [More]
No matter what your drink, these Innermost Half Pint Glasses ($32/set of 2) will keep your libations at their best. The double-walled half-pint glasses help keep cold drinks cold and warm beverages warm.... [More]
With laser sharpened cigar punches in three different gauges, the Victorinox Swiss Army Cigar Knife ($49) is perfect for frequent puffers. The stainless steel pocket knife also features a blade, nail file, and scissors.... [More]
Few clocks exude the warm feel of analog technology like the Nixie Tube Clock ($350). This particular model, milled from a solid piece of aluminum, has a great brushed finish, six tubes for down-to-the-second accuracy, and a clean rectangular shape.... [More]
If you live in an area that's likely to stay cold for a while longer, or if you just have a thing for funny-looking headgear, check out the Beard Head ($25). Available in Viking (yellow), Lumberjack (brown), Grandpa (gray) and Pirate (black), the handmade woven cap covers the entire head save for the eyes and nose, and features an awesome... [More]
Tired of replacing your tap handle every time you switch out kegs? Check out Tap Boards ($22). Made from wood with chalkboard inserts, these boards let you simply erase and re-label when it's time to check out a new brew — saving you from accumulating a bar-worthy stack of used handles.... [More]
Perfected over 175 years ago, Bulleit Bourbon ($25) has, to say the least, proven itself. Made using a unique rye recipe and Kentucky limestone-filtered water from the Salt River, the small batch bourbon is aged around six years and provides a distinctive smoky smooth taste. We went through our review bottle alarmingly quick. Luckily, the flask-shaped, frontier-esque bottle is so... [More]
Stumble across an epic fail? Don't just snap a photo and put it online — label the real-life fail appropriately with Fail Stickers ($5 for 5). These 6-inch by 3.5-inch stickers feature a clear background and all-caps, bolded white Impact letters, giving your fail target that signature look that only the Internet can provide.... [More]
Wouldn't it be cool if there was a clock that could respond to voice commands just like the computer on the Enterprise? The voice activated Moshi IVR Alarm clock ($50) takes you one step closer to realizing your lifelong dream of commanding a Federation starship. You initiate voice commands by saying "Hello Moshi," and the clock responds by illuminating and... [More]