Somewhere there is a box in an attic that contains a vast array of action figures we beat up in our youth. There are Stormtroopers missing limbs, G.I. Joes covered in marker and a bunch of other toys we can't even recall the origins of. We miss all of them. For the toy-lover in all of us, there's these Custom Classic ... continue reading
On the surface, Ted is a movie about a grown ass man with a best friend that's a talking teddy bear. It was written, directed and voiced by Seth MacFarlane, the creator of Family Guy. The movie starts with a bunch of kids beating up a ginger in the middle of the street around Christmas time. Inside 10 minutes, Mark ... continue reading
For a no-frills flask that's perfect to toss in your bag when you're out camping or exploring, turn to Stanley. The classic brand has been crafting solid, well-made food and drink gear since 1913. Their latest flask is the first in the Adventure Series which is aimed at being both essential and rugged. With more grip ... continue reading
Ernest Hemingway is one of the most iconic men of all time. He won a Nobel and a Pulitzer. He has a minor planet, a bunch of bars, a foundation and an international writing competition named after him. He's been the subject of plays, movies and books. While his style, machismo and literary contributions are far too ... continue reading
There are some things to be debated, and there are some things to simply be accepted. You can debate the merits of your favorite Bond girl, your favorite Batman and stumbling versus running zombies. You cannot debate things like the influence of Francis Ford Coppola; you must just just accept it. Discuss as you see ... continue reading
Everyone said there would never be a better Joker than Jack Nicholson. No one thought Michelle Pfeiffer would ever be outdone at Catwoman. And let's be realistic, Bane was always a joke after the George Clooney with fake nipples Batman saga. Between Christian Bale, Christopher Nolan, David S. Goyer and a handful of ... continue reading
101 Essential Rock Records is, as you might have expected, a book about 101 rock records that are, well, essential. It's all about the golden age of vinyl from The Beatles "Please Please Me" to the Sex Pistols' "Never Mind the Bollocks." It's an impressive collection regardless, but what we find most interesting is ... continue reading
Listen guys (and gals), we've been doing this for a while. Since you keep coming back for more, your tastes are obviously pretty similar to ours, and that means that we know you like Quentin Tarantino. In order to chronicle the first 20 years of his career he's releasing the Tarantino XX Film Collection on Blu Ray. ... continue reading
We've got two big thumbs up for Terrywood. The latest book from photographer/dude-every-guy-wants-to-be, is a compilation of all his work that was on display in his Terrywood show from earlier this year. While it might not be as heavy on the scantily clad models as you would hope, the collection offers a unique, behind-the-scenes ... continue reading
Buying 44 old Motorola Razr phones on Ebay sounds like a terrible investment. Even if they only cost a couple of bucks, that's like another beer or a burger or something. Luckily, Kyle Williams had the forethought to make that purchase and then collect some ancient texts, sexts, pics and vids for your viewing pleasure. ... continue reading
In our pile of every day carry items is our wallet, keys, phone and pocket notebook. While some would stop short after the first three, we still opt to keep our daily task list on a piece of paper rather than on a touchscreen. Word. Notebooks were made for all the folks who are in the same boat as us. Each notebook ... continue reading
The only toys that may have littered our bedroom floor more than Star Wars action figures were LEGO bricks. Why we had to own the entire Cantina band, we don't know, but we had to and we did. Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection by Stephen Sansweet, is basically the encyclopedia of every single one of ... continue reading
Buying Blu-rays and DVDs is rare for us these days. Seeing as how we can stream or download just about everything, we've reserved purchasing hard copies of movies and TV shows for times when we absolutely have to. This is one of those times. The new collector's edition of the first season of Game of Thrones is stellar. ... continue reading
If you want guests to think you have some sort of magical powers, pick up the Invisible Bookend. Will they be curious as to why your magical powers are limited to suspending falling books in motions? Probably, but they'll also probably be high since they thought you had magical powers in the first place and thus their ... continue reading
Getting musical input from someone you don't know is a bit like asking the Internet what you should eat for dinner. You'll get an answer, sure, but there's no telling how it will fit in with your personal taste. Unless, of course, the person you're getting said music information from happens to be Dylan Jones, the ... continue reading
The Cool Material office along with most of our employees are located in New Jersey. Despite lost power and a few downed trees, we all made it through Sandy okay. Some of our friends, family and countless others we've never met were not as lucky. In an attempt to aid in the relief efforts, we've created these Sandy ... continue reading
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