Fashion
iSkin DuoBand Armband
We’ve seen quite a few iPod armbands, but we like the iSkin’s DuoBand which is both moisture resistant and perforated to keep you cool. Worth noting: dual-layer Si/Al construction.
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The Stunt Driver (Trailer)
In the mid-1970s, daredevil Ken Carter planned to jump a rocket car a mile across a river. But after years of false starts, things didn’t exactly go to plan when the rocket car eventually headed up the ramp. The Stunt Driver offers a lighthearted retelling of the story, starring Jay Baruchel as Carter, a man
Living
SOG Voodoo Hawk Mini Axe
A heavy-duty, compact axe designed for outdoor living as well as throwing. The SOG Voodoo Hawk’s 12-inch head and 2.75″ blade are constructed from long-lasting 8Cr13Mov stainless steel, attached to a sturdy glass-reinforced nylon handle. It weighs just 23.1 oz. and comes with a ballistic nylon sheath.
Games
Wolfenstein Trailer
Joystiq has an awesome trailer of Wolfenstein up (just click the pic above). It’s being developed by Raven, the same crew that brought us Jedi Knight II and Quake 4. Warning: gore.
Fashion
Animals With Eyepatches Tee
Brock Davis’ Animals with Eyepatches tee is, well, pretty self explanatory. Pastel colors generally aren’t too manly, but they work well with a dark shirt. That, and patches are manly. Arrrrhhhh.
Art + Design
Making a Metal House Stark Wolf Sculpture
One of our favorite house sigils from Game of Thrones is House Stark’s wolf. In this video, Gader from Black Beard Projects shows how he used a low-poly papercraft model of the wolf’s head and made a version out of sheet metal. He used xTool’s MetalFab laser cutter and welder to slice, score, and assemble
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Star Wars Wedding
All we can say is, you only live once. Admiral Ackbar and Mon Mothma were recently wed. Guests were later treated to a lightsaber duel, Jawa jousting and Ewok improv at the reception.
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Leather PEZ Carrying Case
Maju T Works handcrafts elegant leather cases for a variety of uses. In this short video, they show how they made a custom leather case just for carrying packs of PEZ candy. It’s the ultimate luxury accessory for candy fiends, though we think it could use a space for storing a PEZ dispenser or two.
Fashion
Smythson Travel Wallet
Anything that minimizes travel hassles is fine by us. Made with black pigskin, this lockable travel wallet by Smythson features gold-stamped pockets for your docs and an extra zipper pocket.
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Keebox Green Escape Room Puzzle Box
Do you love escape rooms and tricky puzzles? The Keebox Green should be right up your alley. The mechanical puzzle offers a sequence of challenging puzzles to solve in the correct order to reveal the hidden token inside. One or two people can play, and digital hints are available if you get stuck. For more
Living
T. FIX Triangle Driver Tool
The unique multifunction tool has a three-point design that lets you use two of its handles for leverage while the third one holds a driver bit. Its trio of tips can hold 1/4″, 4mm, or 8mm bits. The T. FIX is made from titanium alloy and steel, and sits inside a frame that holds its
Tools + EDC
Lighthouse Emergency Whistle
The Lighthouse is a titanium emergency whistle built for everyday carry. Its acoustic design produces a piercing 120 dB blast, while a luminous bead or tritium tubes make it easy to spot in the dark. It also has a handy SOS Morse code guide, a window breaker, and a keyring attachment. Its maker plans to