Oh! Gizmo

By Luke Anderson

I’ve always enjoyed the fact that I’ve made it this far in my life without any addictions. I don’t smoke, do illegal drugs or even drink all that much. But the sad truth is that I am an addict to caffeine. The first thing I do when I hop out of bed is grab a Mountain Dew (because coffee is disgusting). While that is the primary way for me to ingest my daily fix, I may have found a new way to do so.

I will admit that I’m half terrified to try these Engobi chips, mostly because I fear that they’ll taste as bad as most energy drinks out there. Speaking of energy drinks, a 1.5-ounce bag of these chips will have almost twice as much caffeinated goodness as your average energy drink.

I’m not sure if you’ll find these at your local grocery store, but I’ll definitely keep my eyes peeled. Each bag of Lemon Lift or Cinnamon Surge-flavored chips will set you back a mere $1.29.

[ Engobi ] VIA [ Gearlog ]

By Luke Anderson

When I go camping, there aren’t usually a lot of foods that we can cook, and the ones we can are usually prepared by holding them on sticks over an open flame. Being in the great outdoors, we usually just use a branch from a nearby tree, or one of those fancy roasting sticks. However, if you want to be a bit of a show-off next time you’re around a campfire, you should pick up the BBQ Sword.

This product isn’t any more useful than any other roasting stick, however, it is much cooler. As you would imagine from the name it is shaped much like a fencing sword. What’s more is that they also include a mask such as the one Zorro would wear. Despite the lack of extra functionality, I would definitely take one of these to my next camp-out.

[ Firebox ] VIA [ GearFuse ]

By Luke Anderson

I see a lot of strange clocks when browsing around the inteweb every day. However, this has got to be one of the coolest ideas that I’ve seen. This tiny little thing is actually a clock. Well, it’s obviously not the whole thing, but this is the part that does all of the work. All you need to do is decide what to use for hands, and where to put it. It’s only a concept for now, but it seems like an awesome idea.

VIA [ Yanko Design ]

By Luke Anderson

When I was a kid I loved Batman, heck he’s still pretty cool in my book. I tried a few times to make my own Bat Signal by taping some paper to a flashlight, but it just never really worked out too well. Thankfully someone has finally put together a working Bat Signal that you can buy.

Granted, this device isn’t going to light up the night sky, but it’ll at least make a good signal from across the room (around 16 feet).  You’ll need to have some Bruce Wayne-like funds though, as this light will set you back $309.

[ Bigbadtoystore ] VIA [ SlipperyBrick ]

By Luke Anderson

What’s more manly than walking around with a six-pack of your favorite brew? While walking around with beer might seem manly, it also cries out “I’m gonna go get tanked,” which isn’t always the impression you want to give off to those around you. So here’s a clever way to disguise your drinks while keeping them cool.

This Chill Stick looks very much like it would house a pool cue, rather than six frosty beverages. It’s made of neoprene which should keep them cold for a little while, and best of all, it’ll only set you back a measly $12 bucks. Surely you’ll save that much by using this thing to sneak beer into a variety of places that would otherwise charge you a small fortune for a sip.

[ ThingsYouNeverKnew ] VIA [ CrunchGear ]

By Luke Anderson

How many times have you been hanging out waiting for the bus minding your own business, only to be jumped by some half-crazed Sith Lord? Since there are only ever two, it’s probably pretty rare, however, if you’re unarmed, things aren’t likely going to go well.

This has to be the coolest ad for Star Wars that I’ve ever seen. Apparently Spike is going to be airing the movies beginning April 4th, and they really want to stir up some buzz. Apparently it’s working because not only am I writing about it, but you’re reading this.

VIA [ GearFuse ]

By Luke Anderson

As a kid, my favorite toys were easily my Legos. Sure, my trusty old NES was a close second, but nothing could ever top those wonderful bricks. One thing that always disappointed me was that guns were always so hard to create. There were only a few specific pieces that made for a good handle, and those always seemed to be much better used on a cool spaceship or something. Thankfully someone has taken it up themselves to remedy this issue and create weapons specifically designed for your Lego friends.

BrickArms carries 22 different weapons that are sure to spice up Lego Land. You’ve got everything from shotguns to plasma rifles, there’s even a Walther PPK for you James Bond fans. The tiny plastic guns will set you back $1 each, though for $10 you can also get a custom Lego figure along with several other accessories.

[ BrickArms ] VIA [ Crave ]

By Luke Anderson

I’m a bit of a prankster at times, especially when it comes to friend’s computers. My favorite gag is to take a screenshot of their desktop, hide their icons, then replace their background with said snapshot. You’d be surprised at how long it can take some people to catch on to the ruse. Needless to say, I love this Phantom Keystroker.

This little gadget needs only to be plugged into the back of someone’s PC. After a designated amount of time, it will begin moving the cursor around and typing random text. Those with little computer knowledge will freak out and think someone is hacking their computer and stealing their identity, while tech-savvy people will believe that a friend has jokingly taken remote control of their PC. Only after everyone is crowded around their desk will they realize that it must be something else. At $24.99 it makes for a cheap laugh.

[ ThinkGeek ] VIA [ Crave ]

By Luke Anderson

I can’t even count the number of times that I’ve had to chase down some robber, villain or general bad guy during my nightly prowl of the city. It always seems to get drug out much longer than I would like. I’ve been considering picking up a nice gadget to add to my collection which will aide me in immobilizing the villains, and this one looks like it will do nicely.

The NET-2000 Net Rod is a tube which contains a 15-square foot high strength nylon net. When triggered, the pneumatic gas-compressed net will shoot between 3 and 8 meters onto your foe. You’ll need to save up some cash, as it will set you back $419.99.

[ China Grabber ] VIA [ UberGizmo ]

By Luke Anderson

How many times have you reached for a cold one only to realize that you’ve got no bottle opener? You could try using your teeth, but if you’re very fond of them, I don’t recommend it. My suggestion is to bust out your 8GB flash drive and pop the cap like a real man.

We’ve seen other such devices before, but never one so sleek looking. Now if only we had some details on pricing and availability.

[ TrekStor ] VIA [ Pocket Lint ]