Living
Cowboy Saddle Stool
If you’ve already given up the futon and recliner for the missus, you can still make one last stand with Fernando Akasaka’s Cowboy Junkie stool. Includes removable jumping saddle and stirrups.
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Lotus Evora
Recently revealed in London, the Lotus Evora will come in six variants including a convertible. The base hits 276 hp with a Toyota-sourced 3.5L V6; a supercharged version will crank out 400 hp.
Tech
Sealife DC800 MAXX
No, it’s not another creature from Spore: the DC800 MAXX is a digital camera system for divers; included is an 8 megapixel camera and two flashes with a maximum depth of 200 feet.
Fashion
Makr Tonal Plaid Wallets
Makr’s Tonal Plaid wallets make an old world statement with new world style; the plaid patterns are laser etched, while the odd shaped cutouts make it easier to pull out cards and bills.
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Sato USB Thumb Drive
Looking like an oversized cellphone charm, the 1 gb Sato USB thumb drive is styled after the most common surname in Japan. One character serves as the drive while the other as the cap.
Living
Nemo LED Chain Lamp
The first few times we saw the Nemo LED Chain Lamp we classified it as a concept, it looked so good. Powered by four LEDs, the lamp is 2.75″ retracted but extends up to 22″ in height.
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Nat-2 Transforming Shoes
K&T’s Nat-2s might just be the coolest shoes ever. The zippers aren’t only for show: inside each seemingly normal shoe is a pair of sandals, making these incredibly versatile.
Games
Burnout Paradise Bikes Pack
It’s hard not to get excited about Burnout Paradise’s Bikes Pack: two bikes to start (w/ more on the way), nighttime racing, 70 new bike challenges, and all of it for free later this month.
Living
Concept: Bath Safeguard
Kai Chen’s bath safeguard is a waterproof silicon gadget that measures the temp of your water. It’s a safety device, but we think it’s also perfect for guys who like their water just shy of scalding.
Fashion
Periodic Table Rings
Can you say nerd bling? These periodic table rings not only sport the elemental info for silver, gold and platinum, but they’re made out of the actual metals they represent.
Living
Cadman Workstation
We like West Elm’s Cadman Workstation for its modularity; mix and match three different-sized units. Also slick: powder-coated steel frame and frosted (or silver-toned) glass.
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Shanghai Scale Model
Every model builder’s dream: this scale model of Shanghai covers over 1,000 square feet. It visualizes the city in 2020, and includes both existing and approved buildings.