Swing Top Pens

April 27, 2009

These pens cut both ways. On the one hand it is nice to be reminded of expensive beer every time you need to use a pen. On the other hand, you hate to be reminded of the beer you aren’t drinking every time you need to take another phone message. Personally, I don’t think being [...]

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The Best of Nerd Approved: April 20th-26th, 2009

April 26, 2009

Here are the top ten Nerd Approved Gadgets for the week of April 20th-26th, 2009:
Bad Table: Even a table needs to pee.
Cessna Control Panel Desk Organizer: Fly an IFR pattern in your cubicle.
Wrecking Ball Garden Sculpture: If Rob Zombie had a garden…
Canned Oxygen: Fad on the horizon.
The Poop Bank: Excuse me while I make a [...]

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Football Shoe Freshener

April 25, 2009

Playing soccer will make you work up quite a sweat, and with sweat comes smelly feet. The best answer to fixing the problem comes from the activity that caused the problem. Throw a couple of these Football Shoe Fresheners into your shoes and fix that problem with relatively no work at all. When not deodorizing [...]

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LED Screaming Skull Straws Bring Terror With Every Sip

April 24, 2009

With every sip, this LED skull straw will flash and scream—alerting you to the danger of high calorie soft drinks.
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Mobiles That Teach Your Baby About the Birds and The Bees

April 24, 2009

If you are extremely progressive, or you just dont have the balls to talk to your kids about the birds and the bees, these mobiles will start the educational process right away. The first explains the equipment, and the second (pictured after the break) illustrates what happens when the equipment is put to good use. [...]

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Party Pickers: Smiling Animal Toothpick Holders

April 24, 2009

Toothy grins are not all that these three animals have in common. Between the teeth are a number of holes that are perfect for storing your toothpicks. Beside being an unusual kitchen gadget, it may also be the first and last time you see a pig with a beautiful smile.
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Motorcycle Faucets: Now a Bargain

April 24, 2009

Nothing will wake you up in the morning like grabbing hold of a pair of motorcycle handles to get the water running. This chrome and brass faucet is the ultimate accessory for a man’s bathroom. And while the retail cost was quite hefty at one time, you can now get them at 65% off.
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Jump Rope Pistols Make For a Deadly Game of Double Dutch

April 23, 2009

This Jump Rope Gun design from ATYPYK was displayed at the Biennale Internationale Design exhibition at Saint-Étienne late last year, but so far it has not made the jump to a real world product. Probably because every cop with poor eyesight and an itchy trigger finger would be shooting up playgrounds.
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How About A Baby Crocodile Riding a Pink Motorcycle?

April 23, 2009

Yeah..how about that huh? That’s a real stuffed croc on that pink motorcycle model. PETA will love that. It’s not something you see ever day that’s for sure.
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Spray Paint Lamp: Functional Can Art

April 23, 2009

Until now, empty spray cans were about as useful as a DVD rewinder (which actually exists…go figure). But leave it to some artistic soul to notice the beauty of the can itself, and you end up with a nifty product like this desk lamp which is fit for the finest yard sales and flea markets.  The retro can [...]

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Charging Station: A Tech Rest Stop

April 23, 2009

Like cattle grazing in the pasture, or a dog taking a dump in the yard, your rechargeables now have their own little patch of tech-grass to do their business. After recharging in its little oasis, your cellphone will be ready for another day of service as your personal vehicle for gossip and bitching.
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Sexy Girl Door Stopper

April 23, 2009

The pointy feet and large rear end of this sexy girl are perfect for keeping all your doors open. I cannot think of another door stopper that could turn a person on as well as perform a valuable household function. It appears they have the proportions down perfectly to achieve both.
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Esque Heady Terrarium

April 23, 2009

Beside being a cool glass head, they advertise this as a terrarium as well. All you need to do is to turn it on its side. However, you may feel that dropping almost a grand on a glass head only to put dirt in it is not the best use of your cash in this [...]

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The Poop Bank: Excuse Me While I Make a Deposit

April 22, 2009

In these uncertain financial times, you want a bank that you can trust. Poop is there for you with the industry leading protection that only a mound of feces can provide. Just step up, make a deposit, and watch your money grow. You’ll feel five pounds lighter.
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Canned Oxygen: Fad On The Horizon

April 22, 2009

The canned oxygen freight train “fad express” is leaving the station with scheduled stops including celebrity hands and every health food store in America. Already touted by some as “the next bottled water”, this stuff is 89% pure and claims to relieve stress, headaches, jet lag, hangovers, and awkward sexual performance. However, if you don’t buy into [...]

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Guinness Travel Mug

April 22, 2009

There is nothing better to drink on your way to work each morning than a pint of Guinness. Since you don’t want to spill it, this travel mug will let you drink it in style no matter how bumpy the roads you drive. Even if you fill it up with coffee, it still appears as [...]

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