There was a time when you could get away with having a bunch of prints of your favorite Bruce Willis movie, Cindy Crawford and a Lamborghini Countach hanging on your wall. Those days are no (continue reading…)
Staying sane while spending hours in a cubicle is difficult. You’re constantly at war with claustrophobia, aching kneecaps and, at times, the guy sitting next to you. Whether mean-spirited or not, an office war requires the right arsenal of weapons, and you don’t want to show up unprepared for any workplace shenanigans. Here are some devious little items to get you started.
1. Airzooka Air Gun – $13
2. Executive Elite Marshmallow Blaster – $55
3. Monitor Rear-view Mirror – $10
4. SpyNet Laser Trip Wire – $40
5. Micro Sonic Grenade – $15
6. Electric Paper Plane Launcher Kit – $13
7. Spitballs – $5
8. Phantom Keystroker V2 – $10
9. Rubber Band Gatling Gun – $499
10. USB Rocket Launcher – $25
11. Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction – $12
12. Rubber Band Shooter Supreme – $8
13. Silverlit I/R Heli Blaster – $57
Instagram is the Facebook of iPhone camera apps. It’s literally the elephant in the room at this point in time, and we’re not just saying that because Facebook now officially owns them. There are approximately (continue reading…)
Just like the Indians, we believe in using every part of the animal. The end result is a tiny alcohol opening device (don’t let her call it cute) shaped like one of the most manliest animals ever. The bottom line is this - You mess with the beer, you get the horns. You mess with the wine, you get the tail.
$20
Most of the pens you own you didn’t purchase. They appeared in your home or your bag through some sort of weird pen osmosis. They are fine for scribbling “To Do” lists around the house, but for your office, you’re going to want something nicer than a Bic with a bank name on it. The EiMIM Pen has boss written all over it. It’s crafted from 6061 aluminum with a few simple finishes available, and it uses magnets to keep the pen in the base and the cap on the back. It takes Pilot Hi Tec C inserts, which happens to be our go to cheap pen of choice, and, since it’s a Kickstarter project, it makes for a nice surprise in the mail sometime in the future. $30
With the changing of the story and the plethora of superhero movies flooding theaters, it seems The Amazing Spider-Man has been met with a high dose of skepticism. We’ll admit we weren’t all too hyped to (continue reading…)
If you’ve been in the market for a mysterious item to put in your apartment that will make guests say, “What the hell is that thing?” … congratulations. The AlphaSphere will not only pique interests, but will far exceed whatever your unknowing friends assumed the futuristic-looking ball happened to be. Through 48 pressure sensitive pads, The AlphaSphere lets you load up different sounds and press away to craft your own music. It connects to your computer through a USB cable and comes complete with all the software you need to get your Daft Punk on. You can preorder now if you have the cash to lay down on the audio ball and expect to receive it in September. $1605
There’s no arguing with the fact that tattoos are art. People might make bad decisions about the images they want emblazoned on their skin forever, but that doesn’t discount the art form as a whole. (continue reading…)
What guy doesn’t remember being a kid and riding his Huffy at top speed just to slam back on the brake and create an epic skid mark? Thanks to the coaster brake on the Shop Bike from Handsome Cycles, you can relive the days of effing up your parents’ driveway. The only difference is, now you can be riding something far more stylish when you do it. The Shop Bike is perfect for casual riding and making onlookers jealous. The silver frame and fork will run you $350 but you can get the complete bike from some retailers for around $850 (clearly the option if you’re looking to mark up the sidewalk). $350+
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Planning a summer escape? You’ll want to pack light, which means your bag better include a few good tees. Inspired by music, culture, and all around fun times, tees by Brixton have a vintage feel and friendly price tags. While you’re there, you might as well check out their superb selection of hats and trunks to complete your warm weather wardrobe. $24
With scents like “Fresh Linen” and “Lilac Blossoms,” venturing into your local Yankee Candle shop is a fairly feminine experience. Sure they smell good, but you just get the feeling that most of them come with a coupon for 50% a European facial. Outside of just placing your order for a jar of “Beach Flowers” online, your best bet is to head straight to the Man Candles display next time you’re there. With offerings like “2×4″ and “Riding Mower,” injecting your home with some fragrance has never been more masculine. Hey, we need something to cover up our natural stench, and one of these jars is the next best thing to covering your floors with a layer of sawdust. $18+
Giving a presentation at the office usually requires a few extra cups of coffee, a diligent scanning of your notes and a more cautious devouring of your jelly donut breakfast. It also requires one simple – but often forgotten – tool: A laser pointer. Why is the little device so important? Even the best public speaker in the world (Morgan Freeman?) looks like an amateur standing on his toes pointing all over the screen. With Smart Dot for your iPhone or iPad, your phone/tablet not only becomes a laser pointer, but a device to control your entire presentation (slide swiping and all). Just plug it into your headphone jack and the simple-to-use app won’t leave you fumbling around and cracking awful one-liners while you try to get it working.
Dressing up is a pain in the ass. Yeah we want to look good and be “presentable,” but stiff collars and stuffy jackets are about as appealing as a t-shirt made of Brillo pads. When times call for you to display a little bit of your inner Don Draper, turn to a pair of these and a Gray Executive Pinstripe Hoodie from Betabrand. Made from superfine merino wool, this hoodie is the first that could be acceptable for your next business lecture and for the bar you hit up after. Either that, or you’ll be the fanciest guy the gym has ever seen. $148
Traveling with a laptop isn’t fun, or convenient or anything less than a complete pain in the ass, but it’s also necessary in the age where you better be able to send a TPS report at 3 am even when you’re on vacation. Once you finally get off the clock and through security you have to worry about your (or the company’s) precious investment and what’s going to happen in bags, cabs and overhead bins. BUILT NY’s new MX Sleeve 13″ for the MacBook Pro will give you enough peace of mind to forget about the laptop and actually enjoy that third margarita. It’s made of a blend of ultralight EVA to protect it from bumps and bruises and has a honeycomb exoskeleton that allows it to breathe while still doing it’s job. There’s also a layer of mesh on the inside to protect that unibody aluminum sheen that you’ve grown to love. $40
With The Avengers dominating the box office and the new Dark Knight Rises trailer on loop in our office, we figured it was time we went all-in on our inner fanboy. Making the decision to put a superhero poster on your wall is a weighty one. You’re basically saying to yourself, “My charm and good looks will counteract the fact that she thinks I’m approaching puberty.” Luckily, these options display a bit of adult sophistication to go along with your childhood love of Spandex-clad crime fighters. (more…) $15+
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