Oh! Gizmo

By Chris Scott Barr

How many of you have accidentally busted a pair of your favorite sunglasses? Provided I don’t lose them first, it usually only takes a good two or three months before some accident befalls them. It would be nice to have a pair that could really stand up to a beating. These Japan Self-Defense Force Sunglasses might just do the trick.

These glasses are officially endorsed by the Japanese military due to their keen ability to withstand gratuitous amounts force. The lenses will not shatter if struck with a .3” object traveling at 106mph. Granted, that’s not quite enough to stop a bullet as depicted in their ad, but it’s impressive nonetheless. The frames themselves are made from TPR/TR90, which should be strong enough to take a bit of a beating themselves. At $317 a pair, I’d highly suggest not misplacing these.

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By Chris Scott Barr

The cold air has been settling in lately and my thoughts have been turning to winter and snow. I like the idea of snow, but it’s just not as much fun when you’re an adult. You tend to get bored with sledding and snowball fights a bit more quickly than you used to. If you have kids and want them to get all of the enjoyment out of winter that they can, here’s something you might be able to get for them.

Snowshorts are basically a pair of shorts that go over their snowsuit. The bottom of the shorts has a hard plastic shell, which can be used as a mini sled. Now instead of lugging their sled to the top of the hill after every run. It’ll only set you back $35, and your kid will no doubt be thankful for it.

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By Chris Scott Barr

I’m a guy that likes to grab a robe and wear it when I first get up, or sometimes when I get out of the shower. They’re comfortable, and allow you to walk around pants-free without displaying your underwear to everyone. My robe is rather dull looking, as it’s just plain gray with a belt. If you’re looking for something a little more geeky to walk around in first thing in the morning, look no further than this Jedi Dressing Gown.

This awesome homage to the defenders of the Star Wars universe will not make you one with the Force. It will however keep you nice and comfortable in its cotton velour fabrics. The robe is designed to look like something your average Jedi might wear until he’s had his his morning cup of Joe. The hood and Jedi insignia definitely complete the look. It is currently available for pre-order, and will ship on November 27th for $96.

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By Chris Scott Barr

If you like to have a drink directly after leaving the office, then you might find this interesting concept to your liking. During the day, the After Office Tie looks just  like any other. However, once your jacket is off, a small bit of metal at the tip is exposed. So what’s that little metal bit for? Opening bottles of course.

I guess I don’t drink enough (or actually work in a big fancy-pants office) to really find this to be all that useful. I suppose if enough people want it, it could easily be turned into a real marketable product. For now it will be shown at the London Institute of Contemporary Arts from September 30th to October 4th.

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By Chris Scott Barr

There’s nothing wrong with a little cosplaying at a big show like Comic Con, or any number of other cons. But what if you want something that you can wear a little more often? Sure, you could go with a cool Star Wars hoodie. But if you really want to turn some heads, you might just check out this Dark Knight Leather Motorcycle Suit.

This is an officially licensed design that will actually be on the market sometime in the near future. It is made from molded leather and Kevlar armor sections with a Cordura mesh base and heavy-duty 4 way stretch spandex inserts. This thing should be enough to protect you in a small crash (with a good helmet) or when you’re out prowling the streets taking out bad guys. Given the quality and materials of this thing, expect to pay a small fortune for it when it finally does hit stores.

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By Chris Scott Barr

When you hear the term wristwatch, you generally think of a timepiece that you wear on your wrist. Well someone is looking to change that definition. There isn’t a whole lot of information on his design, but I am going to assume for now that it is only a concept. The idea is a subdermal implant or “electric tattoo” that can function as a watch.

It uses your natural kinetic energy for power (not unlike some watches out there) and somehow uses a wireless signal to sync up with an external clock to make sure it is correct. It only illuminates when you hold your wrist up to look at it. A very cool idea, if it could work.

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By Chris Scott Barr

There are certain things that a person can wear that will instantly earn them the label of “dork” or “nerd.” The pocket protector is a perfect example. Sure, it can be argued that it is a very important accessory for those who carry a multitude of things in their shirt pocket. However, it still looks stupid. The same holds true with this CVFR-S09 Solar Vest.

This vest is equipped with four solar panels which can be used to charge a number of different gadgets. The panels are even removable so that you can set them in the window while you’re inside. The fact that I can hold up to 8 gadgets in my pockets and recharge each of them (one at a time) might seem cool, but it’s not something I’d be caught outside in. For crying out loud it has the words “SOLAR VEST” sewn in the back of it. It might as well say “KICK ME” instead. The $140 price tag doesn’t even justify it as an impulse buy.

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By Chris Scott Barr

I’m heading out to see the new Transformers movie tonight with some friends, and I’ll be sporting my classic Autobots shirt. However, had I known about this little gem, I’d have purchased one in time for the opening. Get it? Robots in disguise. Classic! $15 bucks and it’s yours.

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By Chris Scott Barr

As far as movie trilogies go, Back to the Future will probably always be in my top 5.  I mean it’s got a time-traveling DeLorean, it’s always going to be cool. As such, we’re probably always going to see replicas of some of our favorite items from the movies. Be it actual props from the set, or Nike’s Hyperdunks which were nothing like the ones from the movie. Well today I’ve found the weird-looking hat Marty McFly Jr. wears in the second movie.

I think the most prominent feature of this hat is the strangely-colored fabric that it’s made out of. There’s really the most high-tech thing about it, and not really futuristic at all. I’m no fashion expert, but something tells me that kids aren’t going to be wearing these in 2015, unless they’re reenacting scenes from the movie. This cheesy one-size-fits-all replica will only set you back about $25 when it ships on July 15th.

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