By Andrew Liszewski

From what I can tell it might not arrive in time for this Summer’s trips to the cottage, but on their Facebook page Black Milk has posted pics of this swimsuit with a retrorific Game Boy print. Now there’s an entire galaxy of double entendres and euphemisms associated with this design, but we’re gonna take the high road here and leave them up to your own imaginations. As for actual availability? We’re not sure. The suit’s not listed on the Black Milk online store just yet, but when it is you can probably expect it to cost ~$90.

[ Facebook - Black Milk Clothing's Photos ] VIA [ Follow Me Into The Sea ]

By Andrew Liszewski

Having an extra pair of shoes when traveling is a real asset, if you can find the room to pack them. Whether you need to switch to a dry pair, or a different pair altogether when battling blisters, it’s a worthwhile bit of extra weight. And Timberland has just made it a bit easier to toss an extra pair of shoes in your suitcase, or clip them to the outside of your pack, with their new Radler Trail Camp Shoes. They’re a low-cut pair of thick-soled, outdoor-friendly trail shoes that zip into themselves thanks to a compact and thin upper design.

Made from waterproof, ripstop fabric and durable soles composed of 42% recycled rubber, the Radlers might not be ideal for extreme hiking situations given the lack of ankle support, but for light trail walking and life around camp they look pretty rugged. And when zipped shut they can be clipped to the outside of your bag. Personally I think it would be far more ideal if the shoes zipped into themselves the other way, containing the dirty soles so they could be easily thrown in a bag of clothing, but I can still appreciate their space-saving design. And at $65 they’re not terribly expensive either.

[ Timberland Radler Trail Camp Shoes ] VIA [ Acquire ]

By Andrew Liszewski

When you’re packing for an adventure in the great outdoors, particularly one that involves a lot of hiking and carrying, multi-purpose tools are the only way to go. Axes that double as shovels, spoons that double as forks and even diaries that double as toilet paper will make your trek far more enjoyable. And who says that a sleeping bag has to only be a place to sleep? Not the people at Selk’bags, that’s for sure. While their sleeping bags do provide warmth and comfort while you doze all night, their unique design allows them to be enjoyed when you’re awake as well. In fact, wearing one is kind of like never having to get out of bed!

We had the chance to try out their latest model, the Selk’bag 4G Lite, at the cottage last weekend, and you can check out our full review of it after the jump.

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By Andrew Liszewski

The only thing that a geek could like more than Star Wars or Space Invaders merchandise is a clever mashup of the two. And that’s exactly what this ‘Space Invaders Strike Back’ tee, designed by artist Steven Castaneda, does perfectly. At a quick glance it looks like a screenshot of classic Space Invaders, but upon closer examination you’ll discover your ship is actually the Millennium Falcon, while the invaders are TIE fighters, bombers and interceptors. Not to mention the Death Star hovering at the top for bonus points. It’s available from Tshirtbordello.com in any size you could need for just $14.99, but is limited to just Navy when it comes to color choice.

[ Space Invaders Strike Back Tee ] VIA [ ALBOTAS ]

By Andrew Liszewski

I can’t imagine anything worse than having to wear a tie, in any weather. But in the summertime when temperatures soar? No climb up the corporate ladder is worth that torture. Not even with this ridiculous tie clip, from who other than Thanko, which features a fan hidden on the back designed to keep cool air blasting through your dress shirt. It honestly looks like your standard PC cooling fan, and it probably is, since it’s designed to draw power from your computer’s USB port, or from a none-too-subtle 2xAA battery pack you slip in your shirt pocket. It will also cost you ~$31 (¥2,480) which is probably ~$30 more than it costs to make, adding to the ridiculousness.

[ Tie Clip Cooling Fan ] VIA [ TechCrunch ]

By Andrew Liszewski

Some people throw steaks and burgers on the barbecue, others set off fireworks, but we here at OhGizmo! feel that the best way to celebrate the 4th of July is to promote rampant consumerism! And if there’s one thing we’ve found people love spending money on, it’s Star Wars merchandise. Technically, Adidas Originals’ new Fall & Winter 2011 Star Wars gear has only just started hitting their online store with a few pieces already available for sale this fine 4th, but the rest should be available soon.

Highlights, at least according to me, include a snazzy, puffy winter coat with a shiny black sheen and strategic stitching designed to look like the only outfit Vader wears, and a thick winter jacket with fur-lined hood that’s not unlike the ones worn by rebel troops on their Hoth base. So in case you haven’t caught on yet, this particular collection seems to draw its inspiration from The Empire Strikes Back.

Other highlights include this flight jacket inspired by “Corellian bad boy Han Solo” according to Adidas’ online store where you can grab it now for $130. And some much deserved love for one of the most overlooked and under-appreciated characters in the Star Wars universe, the Wampa, which gets its own pair of kicks with a fur-themed design.

[ Adidas Originals ] VIA [ Hypebeast ]

By Andrew Liszewski

The last time we checked in with HoodieBuddie they were staying true to their name with a line of hoodies that featured headphones built into the drawstrings. It certainly helped deal with the often annoying headphone cable that’s become the bane of a lot of our existences, except when the temperatures outside get too warm to wear a hoodie. For those times the company now sells a line of t-shirts featuring a pair of earbuds sticking out of the collar.

Like with the HoodieBuddie, the HBTees include a handy pocket, on the side this time, where you can connect and stash your MP3 player. And the shirts are just as machine washable as the company’s hoodies, headphones included. You’ll just need to hang dry them since the extremely hot temperatures of a dryer will presumably melt those electronicy bits. And at $20 a pop, available in 8 different styles and colors, they’re not terribly expensive either.

[ HoodieBuddie T-Shirts ] VIA [ Cool Material ]

By Andrew Liszewski

I’m the type of person who literally feels like they’re in a straightjacket when zipped into a conventional sleeping bag. I can’t stand it. So when camping I’ll usually go to bed with my sleeping back completely unzipped, and more often than not I’ll spend the night feeling cold and equally uncomfortable. But a few years ago when I first saw the original Selk’bag, and realized it summed up all my hopes and dreams in one fell swoop, it immediately found a place in my coveted ‘Greatest Inventions Of All Time’ list. Unfortunately you can get mighty toasty wearing a warm sleeping bag all day, but the company has managed to stay one step ahead of my unreasonable demands and has just announced the latest version of their sleeping bag suits, the 4G Lite, which like the name implies is lighter and easier to wear for longer periods.

In fact the new Selk’bag Lite, which happens to be the 4th generation of their sleepwear system, is about 30% lighter than previous versions. It’s rated to about 45 degrees Fahrenheit so you won’t want to rely on it in situations where the temperature drops below the freezing mark, but it also makes the 4G Lite easier to wear in situations where it’s just cool out, without getting too warm. It’s probably a touch easier to move around in too, so in theory you could roll out of bed and enjoy a day’s worth of activities while camping or cottaging without ever having to change. The Selk’bag 4G Lite is available in 3 different colors and in kid sizes for $79.99, and adult sizes for $99.99.

[ Selk’bag 4G Lite ]

By Andrew Liszewski

A month or so ago we brought you news that Converse was releasing a limited edition version of their classic Chuck Taylor All-Stars, featuring an all-over pixelated Super Mario sprite print. Well if that design didn’t float your boat, or Frog Suit for that matter, Converse has just revealed two new designs featuring a wraparound version of level 1-1 and an epic scene of Mario battling Bowser. Rolling down the cuff of either pair also reveals Mario collecting coins in an underworld and being thanked by the princess. Sadly, like with the previous pairs, these new designs will only be available in Japan and will no doubt be immediately snapped up by rabid collectors.

[ Highsnobiety - Converse x Super Mario Bros. Chuck Taylor Hi – Part 2 ] VIA [ Joystiq ]