Pick up some new summer fashion without breaking the bank with Target's Loomstate Collection ($18-$45). Made from 100% organic cotton fiber, the collection includes graphic tees, shorts, button-ups, and terrific jackets, all of which will keep you looking great while leaving you with plenty of green to spend on, you know, actually doing stuff.... [More]

Terrorism. Murder. Blood. Bullets. Darkness. This is the G.I. Joe cartoon you've been waiting 25 years for. G.I. Joe: Resolute ($14) is a new animated mini-series featuring classic Joes and Cobra operatives that's sure to make the live action movie look even more like a turd. Aimed at older viewers, and garnering standing ovations at JoeCon Comic-Con, Resolute consists of... [More]

Whether you're camping or just doing some late-night grilling in the backyard, the Coleman LED Quad Lantern ($75) will light your way. Boasting 24 5mm white LEDs, the lantern is split into four removable sections, each of which can be turned on and off independently, letting you decide exactly how much illumination you need. With a run time of 30... [More]

Whether you're sanding, scraping, or cutting, get the job done faster with the Dremel Multi-Max ($95). Packing a 1.5 amp motor with a 10,000 - 21,000 OPM speed range, this oscillating tool comes complete with a sanding pad, 60, 120 and 240 grit sand paper, a flexible scraper, a flat saw blade, and a wood flush-cut blade, all of which... [More]

The new Sigg Wide Mouth Bottles ($25) have the standard drink opening as well as a larger opening that makes it easier to clean or add ice cubes. Just unscrew the wide mouth for full access. The aluminum bottle is also ribbed for better grip and, like other Sigg's, is BPA-free and 100% recyclable.... [More]

With their signature bluesy sound, it's not too surprising that The White Stripes' music is ripe for remixing. Stars & Stripes: The White Stripes Reimagined (Free) is exactly that: a free 13-track album created by Adrian Champion, mixing classic songs and rhymes from artists including Outkast, Kanye, Biggie, Jay-Z, and more, over beats and samples from The White Stripes. A... [More]

Quite possibly the most important piece of software any music lover can buy, TuneUp ($30) can take any messy iTunes database and turn it into the pristine sort of collection reserved only for those with indentured man-servants (as demonstrated here). TuneUp's killer tuning capabilities comb your music collection for anomalies, replacing erroneous metadata, adding album covers and quite a bit... [More]

If you're ready to move beyond the deer-in-the-headlight shots you've been taking with your puny point-and-shoot, the brand new Canon EOS Rebel T1i ($800) is the perfect place to start. The T1i represents a solid update to Canon's ever-popular EOS line of entry level digital SLR cameras. This camera has all the updates we've been looking forward to, like a... [More]

We've never wanted a car so badly. The just-unveiled Tesla Model S ($50,000 after tax breaks) is literally the reinvention of the automobile. This electric sedan will offer a 300-mile range and 45-minute QuickCharge capability, all while sporting some of the most beautiful styling you'll find. With seating for five adults and two children, the Model S has it all.... [More]

If you're still using a myriad of devices, wasting gasoline, and fighting with extension cords to keep your yard looking great, you should check out the Craftsman 18V Convertible Cordless Power Handle ($75). This lightweight handle docks with and powers four Craftsman tools, including a weed eater ($120; comes with handle), hedge trimmer ($60), sweeper ($40), and pole saw ($90).... [More]

Sporting the beautiful Les Paul profile and made from a mahogany body and carved maple top, the Gibson Dark Fire ($4,400) is the fusion of geek and guitar, combining a classic design with some of the most advanced technology available. Using Chameleon Tone Technology, the Dark Fire owns the iconic Les Paul sound, but allows you to reach infinite tonal... [More]

From beef to okra, grilling is the single best way to coax flavor from food. Unfortunately, getting your grill really clean has presented somewhat of a problem, until now. Just fill the handle of the Grill Daddy Pro Grill Brush ($23) with tap water, and the heat from the grill warms the water inside the Daddy to create steam that... [More]

Grab your drink and hold it high — the official soundtrack for Summer 2009 is here, and it's Asleep in the Bread Aisle by Asher Roth ($10). The debut album from the Pennsylvania-born caucasian is filled with club-friendly beats, higher education humor, and free-flowing rhymes that remind us of Eminem from back before we knew who Marshall Mathers was. Standout... [More]

Available in black or a brushed stainless steel finish, this compact 12-megapixel camera features a 24mm ultra-wide angle Schneider lens and a sleek 3-inch AMOLED screen with HVGA resolution and a contrast ratio of 10,000:1. The Samsung TL320 ($330) offers a 5x optical zoom, 720p HD video recording (with HDMI connectivity), and a full bevy of automatic and manual modes.... [More]

The follow-up to 2007's excellent Wild Mountain Nation and the group's first album after signing with Sub Pop, Furr by Blitzen Trapper ($14) is the Portland group's best yet. Filled with Dylan-esque folkish rock, the album is strong from start to finish, and is without a doubt amongst the best albums of 2008. Standout Tracks: "Furr," "Black River Killer," "Not... [More]

Excuse me, Mr. Bond — your new car has arrived. You're looking at the ultimate Aston Martin. And ain't she a beauty? The Aston Martin One-77 ($1.4 million) boasts a 7.3-liter V12, a carbon fiber chassis, a handcrafted aluminum body, and performance to match — including a 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds and a top speed of over 200 mph.... [More]

Need a camera you can take pretty much anywhere? Check out the Canon PowerShot D10 ($330; May 2009). This rough-and-tumble point-and-shoot features a 12.1-Megapixel sensor, 3x optically stabilized lens, DIGIC 4 processor, and 2.5-inch LCD, but it's also freeze proof to 14 degrees, shockproof up to 4 feet, and waterproof up to 33 feet, making it the perfect pocket cam... [More]

Solace yourself with the limited edition Tom Ford James Bond 007 TF108 Sunglasses ($450). As worn by Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace , these modern aviators, made in Italy, will have you ordering martinis and stirring up the ladies in no time. [Thanks, Sam]... [More]

Looking more like something from DWR than Sears, the Garrett Wade Full-Size Storage Workbench ($1,195) will help you turn your garage into something modernly useful. The woodworker's bench is seriously stable, weighing in at 260 lbs., and is made from solid European Red Beechwood. The base features a large, lockable storage cabinet and shelves, while the top offers a total... [More]

Tear up the road with style and class in the Aston Martin V12 Vantage ($TBA). Set for a production run of only 1,000 units, the Vantage boasts a 6.0L V12 good for 510hp, a 0-60 time of 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 190 mph. Other features include a carbon fiber driveshaft, six-speed manual transmission, independent double wishbone suspension,... [More]

Disney/Pixar's latest masterpiece is now available to own. WALL-E ($15-$25) tells the fantastic story of the last robot left on earth, his love for another bot, and his journey to save the humans from garbage and their own fat asses. Bonus features include the awesome animated short film BURN-E, making-of featurettes, deleted scenes, and an excellent documentary entitled The Pixar... [More]

Keep the inside of your home clean and the outside looking good with the Iris Hantwerk Doormat ($80). Made in Sweden from durable beech wood with raised, bristled slats, this simple, elegant mat will look great outside any door.... [More]

During the Northeast winter storm last week, this thing helped get us through a couple nights without power. The Duracell Powerpack 600 ($130) is a portable, heavy duty battery that acts an emergency power unit indoors and outdoors, and as a jump starter when carried in your trunk. Packing a 600-watt inverter, the Powerpack sports three AC outlets, one DC... [More]

Help spread the entrepreneurial sprit across the globe with Kiva. This service allows you to make loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries, empowering them to better their own situation and hopefully helping to drive ingenuity and innovation worldwide. Simply browse the profiles of hopefuls, and choose one to lend to using PayPal or credit card. Kiva will collect the funds... [More]

Working like an extension of your hand, the NRS CRKT Bear Claw Knife ($40) is ready to perform any outdoor cutting task. It has a curved and serrated blade that concentrates the cutting motion, while an index finger hole gives you extra control. The knife sports a super tough Zytel handle, comes with a snug fitting sheath, and has a... [More]

The problem with most coat racks is their singular purpose: they only hold coats, and perhaps a bag or two (provided it has straps). Made of powder-coated steel, the Wallter Slat Rack ($145) overcomes this limitation with a unique, quirky modern design that can handle coats, bags, keys, umbrellas — even magazines and mail. It's a perfect one-stop catch-all for... [More]

As fans of the company's prior BodyGroom, we're stoked about the new Philips Norelco Professional BodyGrooming System ($50). Like an unofficial BodyGroom 2.0, the new system's wireless trimmer works in both wet and dry conditions, sporting self-sharpening blades, a new high-performance trimmer attachment with 5 length settings, an extra large trimming comb, and a new, all-important extra-sensitive trimming comb for... [More]

Shape wood like the pros (that's what she said!) with the Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp Fixed Base Horsepower Router ($115). This highly rated router is powered by a 1-3/4 HP motor and generates a pretty crazy 27,500 RPM for accurate cuts. The 690LR features a super precise (down to 1/128 of an inch) micrometer depth adjuster, a dust-sealed switch and... [More]

Isn't it time desktop phones start catching up to the utility offered by today's powerful smartphones? The touchscreen-based Verizon Hub ($200; Release date TBA) takes a huge step in this direction, with widget-style traffic, weather, directions, pizza ordering and movie trailer functionality, the ability to add contacts and calendar events remotely, and visual voicemail. [via]... [More]

Working as well on your beside table as it does in the living room, the Vers 1.5R iPod Sound System ($200-$220) is available in Cherry, Natural Walnut, Dark Walnut, Bamboo, Black Gloss and White Gloss finishes. The hand-crafted real wood unit packs a 15 watt full range speaker, an AM/FM tuner, an energy efficient class D amplifier, and a dual... [More]

The Tenba Small Messenger Bag ($90) is a photographer-friendly laptop bag that could easily become your go-anywhere pack. The Tenba comes with a removable photo insert, big enough to hold your SLR, 3 lenses, and a flash, in addition to a 15-inch laptop and related gear, while playing down your geek factor. Made from 1000 Denier Nylon, it combines durability... [More]

Make your handy-dandy fix-up jobs look a little less craptastic with some Scotch Transparent High Performance Duct Tape ($7). Not only does the clear tape make your one-minute repairs look less obvious, this stuff is also UV resistant and lasts up to six times longer than the old gray standby.... [More]

Meet the Dyson DC25 Animal ($550). It has officially taken the reigns as the most powerful and versatile machine in Dyson's catalog. Featuring ball technology for simple maneuvering, the DC25 Animal is also equipped to deal with pet hair and virtually anything else.... [More]

Save your sanity — and possibly a limb — with the Rockwell Jawhorse ($180). This hardcore helping hand clamps down on nearly anything, and should be the first thing solo do-it-yourselfers bust out. The Jawhorse sports a hands-free foot pedal that lets you apply up to one metric ton of clamping force, and its jaws can be opened up to... [More]

Whether you're doing construction or demolition, you'll want to get your hands on a Dead On Annihilator ($50). This unique multi-tool offers a board straightener, nail puller, a demolition axe and hammer, a chisel, a multi-purpose wrench, and a built-in bottle opener. What more do you need? [Thanks, Joseph]... [More]

Will a thousand horsepower fit in a stocking? We sure hope so. The Zenvo ST1 ($TBA) is a new Danish supercar that grabs your attention and doesn't let go. Powered by a mid-mounted turbocharged and supercharged 7.0-liter V8 engine, the ST1 delivers an astonishing 1,104 horsepower — good enough for a 0-60 time of 3.2 seconds and a top speed... [More]

Living in a large city can be overwhelming — people can often feel lost amongst so many, and this feeling is perfectly conveyed in the brilliant photography of Little People in the City ($18). This hardcover tome represents a collection of photographs from street artist Slinkachu, who for the last several years has photographed and then left tiny hand-painted figurines... [More]

Reduce energy costs by detecting energy leaks in home with the Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector ($50). This portable gadget instantly identifies problem areas around windows, doors, and hidden leaks such as insulation soft spots and electrical outlets. A light on the unit changes from red to blue to indicate a hot or cold spot, letting you know where... [More]

The iPhone 3G might have eliminated the need for a mini-3.5-millimeter jack, but that hasn't stopped the Etymotic hf2 Earphones ($178) from being the best audio solution available for the device. With audio fidelity comparable to the company's ER-4 earbuds, the hf2 system adds a mic and an iPhone click control button. They skew slightly to the large side, but... [More]

Just in time for the holidays comes the Zibra Open It ($11). This universal package opener features a safety razor, wire snips, and a built-in screwdriver for opening battery compartments. It'll help you get even the most stingy bubble-packed, tied-down containers open, saving you endless frustration — and lots of slightly-injured fingers.... [More]

This battery-powered mower is perfect for treehuggers with a small yard. The Black & Decker Cordless Electric Mulching Mower ($370) features a rechargeable 24-volt battery (5 hp gas equivalent at peak torque) that cuts up to a 1/3 acre lot between charges. The battery recharges to 60-70% in 4 hours and 100% in 16-24 hours. It's got one-touch start up... [More]

You already know how well-made and handy Leatherman multitools are. If you carry one daily, you know how you're prepared for just about anything. Except that blasted lack of sunlight thing that seems to happen every night. Save the day with one of these pocket-friendly, hard-anodized aluminum Leatherman Serac LED Flashlights (shown above close to actual size). The family includes... [More]

Ditch your rusty old deadbolt and step up to the tank-like security of the AP501 Digital Door Lock ($350). Made from zinc-alloy and steel, the AP501 is weatherproof, and does away with the pick-susceptible keyhole for a wireless tag key and numeric key pad, offering up to 20-digit codes. Stylish, tough, and secure — what more could you ask for?... [More]

Give your refrigerator a ninja makeover with these Throwing Star Magnets ($19). Sold in packs of two, these unique decorations come in a ninja-styled box, sporting two powerful magnets each, and are made to look as if they've been embedded into whatever surface they're stuck to. [via]... [More]

The Bed Stu Fort Boots ($220) are one slick looking pair of footwear. Named for Bedford Stuyvesant, a slightly-ghetto-kinda-quaint Brooklyn neighborhood, these boots pack all the details that make hipsters get hot-and-bothered. Distressed leather topside, antiqued grommets and hand-stitched thick leather soles. You could be a cowboy, unless of course, you're actually a hipster, in which case you should just... [More]

One of Uncrate's favorite pop-culture authors is back with — surprise! — a tale of fiction. Downtown Owl: A Novel by Chuck Klosterman ($17) is the best-selling author's first novel, set in a fictional North Dakota town during the early Eighties. Mid-westerners will no doubt connect with the book's characters, who endure a (non-fictional) blizzard while trying to understand what... [More]

Designed for navigating the urban jungle, the Trek District ($930; November 2008) is a great way to get from your flat to your office. Sporting a super-quiet belt drive that requires no lubrication and doesn't wear out, an Alpha Black Aluminum frame, alloy cartridge bearing hubs and alloy rims, Race Lite tires and a Race seat from Bontrager, and Trek's... [More]

With an extending, pivoting handle that locks in six positions from 105 to 180 degrees, the Panasonic Wet/Dry Multi-Angled Personal Groomer ($32) will make sure you can reach even the most difficult patches of hair. This wet/dry groomer features a single hypo-allergenic stainless steel blade, comes with three comb attachments to keep your hair in check, and makes a great... [More]

If you've found yourself searching for a new desk, then you can thank furniture juggernaut Steelcase for releasing a perfectly practical solution dubbed the Home Habitat. It features a massive amount of desk real estate on-top of two filing drawers — all made from a solid construction of wood and metal. And at $900 for the system, this is an... [More]

Save your thumb. Buy the Craftsman Nextec Hammerhead Auto Hammer ($100). Without ever taking a swing, this innovative tool hammers up to 3.5-inch nails with just the pull of a trigger. Powered by a 12-volt Lithium-Ion battery, the Hammerhead works great in tight spaces and is perfect for the extremely lazy. It nails at 2000 impacts/minute, and a retractable nail... [More]

Say hello to the ultimate tile saw. With the ability to make straight or precision curved cuts on tile and stone up to 6 cm thick, the Revolution XT Tile Saw ($1,500) deserves a spot in your workshop. Its design allows for unlimited length and width capability, and it's self-contained, so it doesn't need a water pump. With a 10-inch... [More]