Ditch your heavy commuter bike and lighten up with the Dahon MU SL Folding Bicycle ($1000). At only 19.4 lbs, it's the world's lightest production folding bike, and boasts tons of features like custom-drawn Sonus tubing, a Syntrace VRO adjustable handlepost, a Kinetix Pro S front wheel, and a SRAM X9 derailleur and trigger shifter. Plus, it folds up quickly, in around 15 seconds, making it even more attractive to those who commute on two wheels instead of four.
This item is one of my personal favorites just because of its simplicity.
Every once in a while we all encounter somebody who is continuously talking, non-stop, all the time. And it's painful.
How do you tell the person to shut up?
Well, our parents always told us to be polite and friendly, so what to do? Easy, take one of Allison Riley's immaculate 'Stop Talking' cards and slip the person in question a little hint…
Turducken ($65) You've heard the stories. Now it's time to have your own Turducken ($65). For those not in the know when it comes to edible fowl, the Turducken is a holiday masterpiece that includes a semi-boneless turkey stuffed with a deboned chicken that's stuffed with a deboned duck breast. Triple-bird-alicious. The best Turducken you'll find are those from Louisiana-based Cajun Grocer. They offer five different 15-lbs Turduckens with either cornbread stuffing, seafood kambalaya, cornbread/rice dressing, creole sausage, or plain (veggies only). They also offer 4-lbs Turducken Rolls with either cornbread or pork sausage.
Segway x2 ($5,500)
Segway's x2 Personal Transporter ($5,500; Sept.) is a new all-terrain version of the ultra-geeky, two-wheeled machine. The x2 features cross-terrain tires, a wider track and higher ground clearance, and protective fenders with built-in lift handles. The transporter also offers Segways's new LeanSteer technology for turning and a new wireless InfoKey controller that turns on the x2 and acts as the speedometer, odometer, trip computer, battery gauge, and security system. The Segway x2 has a top speed of 12.5 mph and can travel up to 12 miles on a single charge of its lithium-ion batteries. The x2 will also come in three other specialized models — the x2 Golf, x2 Police, and x2 Adventure.
A Diamond Select Release! Get your own time machine up and running with this high-tech replica from the 1985 classic Back to the Future! Reproduced with full light effects and adjustable power settings, the Flux Capacitor replica recreates the 1.21 jigowatt-controlling heart of the De Lorean time machine. Measuring over sixteen inches tall and twelve inches wide, each replica features hand-numbering with a matching box, Certificate of Authenticity and Care Instructions!"
The Gamerator ($4000)
Finally, someone combined an arcade-style gaming machine with the frosty goodness of a kegerator to create a gaming-and-boozing powerhouse. The Gamerator ($4000; pre-order) includes a Windows XP machine pre-loaded with more than 150 licensed classic arcade games, as well as a free one-year GameTap gold membership, providing online access to more than 1000 games. The refrigerated interior holds a standard "pony" keg chilled to 38 degrees, and a professional tap on the front offers easy access. A 26-inch HDTV completes the package.
Free Ride Collection - Ballpen ($150)
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's designer Jean Pierre Lepine’s newest creation. The Free Ride is designed to be different, ergonomic, and fun. This push top ballpoint features a soft rubber like material in the vital sections where finger meets pen. The arched hull is held in place by hand drilled screws. As Lepine puts it, "I create tomorrow's writing instruments for today’s men and women".
Everybody loves watching movies. It's the other stuff we could do without - driving to the video store, waiting by the mailbox, finding out the title we were hoping for isn't available. VUDU is a revolutionary new product that delivers thousands of movies straight to your living room for instant viewing, without a computer or cable/satellite TV service. All you need for VUDU is a TV, a broadband Internet connection (2.0 Mbps actual), and a favorite spot, like a comfy couch. VUDU brings you the hottest new releases and old favorites from every major studio and almost two dozen independent and international distributors. Whether you're in the mood for a blockbuster, a classic, or an indie favorite, VUDU has it. No planning, no waiting, all instant gratification.
Tire Pressure Valve Caps ($23)
I love these because there is not one woman in my family that will check the air pressure in her tires. They wait until it looks low and by then it looks flat to me. At least one wreck could have been avoided if someone would have simply looked at the tires.
The LED Tire Alert Valve Cap is a small device that will start blinking if the tire pressure falls 4 psi below the correct pressure. It is an active warning, which will be seen by the driver as she/he approaches the vehicle.
Gun Mug ($16) Daydream about killing your annoying cubicle neighbor with this hardcore Gun Mug ($16). Choose your weapon — black with platinum trigger or white with gold-plated trigger.
Build a Better Business Card ($137+)
Our unique, fully customizable booklets are perfect for business cards, brochures, catalogs, even portfolios. Available in Mini and Large sizes, each booklet contains 20 neatly perforated cards bound into a protective, closeable cover.
With our downloadable templates, creating and uploading your own design is a snap.
The palm-size Tersumus eraser is shaped like the well-known key on a computer keyboard. With Tersumus, the question of what to get a computer geek for a present is the one to scratch off the list.
Mini Car Desk ($7000+/-)
The designer, Glynn Jenkins has taken the classic British Mini and transformed it into an impressive modern piece of bespoke furniture. Hand built to you exact requirements your mini desk will be as individual as you are! Prices Start From £3500, which will buy you the basic MiniDesk. There are no limitations to the design of your very own MiniDesk and we can accommodate all you needs.
The Desk can be built in sections so that it can be installed in to Bedrooms, offices etc. All we require is that all doorframes are at least 30” wide; Desk top choice - Leather, Wood, Metal, Any Colour Vinyl; Resprayed in any colour or designed to match your office; Fully working headlamps, hazards and spotlights; Stereo set into the dash with speakers in the parcel shelf.
Bottle Opener/Fridge Magnet ($27)
OK, you like a nice cold beer every once in a while – like every other night. And obviously you prefer a good microbrew over a Bud – or maybe you don’t – taste varies. In any case, you need to open the bottle somehow.
Oh – and if you prefer opening your beer by twisting your hand, go ahead, be a macho, but in case it doesn’t open – try the opener…
Color: Red, White, Chrome, Black - sold out
Size: approx. 5" x 8" x 2" (13 x 20 x 5 cm)
Tivo High Definition DVR($600)
I like TV. I like High Definition TV, but I am never around when the shows I want to watch are on. That is why I bought my Tivo already for Christmas 2006. I can record two shows at once, I can record HD, no cable boxes, no satelite boxes, just the Tivo, my DVD player, my HDTV and surround sound system.
I never miss a football game. It keeps track of what I like to watch including the actors/actresses/movie titles and types of shows I like and record so if I forget to set something up it will automatically record it for me. Now I am spoiled. I can barely sit through a regular television broadcast now because you have to watch the commercials. I just skip right through them all. Tivo lets me watch what I want to watch when I want to watch it.
Animal/Celebrity Scale ($50)
This is for my personal sanity. I never want to hear my wife talking about gaining a pound again. This scale solves that problem.
It's a real scale, don't get me wrong, but it lacks the numerals. In fact, they have strategically been replaced with a) animals or alternatively b) celebrities. Yup, it's true.
On/Off Mug ($25)
At plain sight it is a standard black mug as they come a dime a dozen and in big white letters it say OFF. Nothing fancy, but once you add the hot beverage of your choice, the mug changes color and is turning white and in big black letters it states: ON
Nifty eh? Do we need to explain more? Nah, we didn't think so, we'll just leave it to the wonders of heat sensitive pigment… Dishwasher safe of course!
The LaCie Huby ($80) is truly a work of art for your desk. Designed by Ora-Ito, the glossy white computer hub sports eight flexible tentacles with LEDs — two FireWire, four USB ports, a USB fan, and a USB light. The Huby works with both Macs and PCs.
Zoltar ($9,000)
Custom Clay Poker Chips ($1 each)0-200 km/h 8.9 sec, 0-200-0 km/h 13.7 sec
Top speed: 417+ km/h (250+ mph).
Braking distance: 32m (100–0 km/h)
Lateral G-force: 1.4 G
Weight to Power ratio: CCXR: 1.26 kg/hp
Weight distribution %: 45% front, 55% rear
Fuel consumption: Highway travel: 18 l/100 km (E85)
Combined: 22 l/100 km (E85)
















