Oh! Gizmo

By Luke Anderson

I’m not an important enough person to worry about someone trying to off me, nor do I carry enough cash to justify putting up a fight against an armed mugger. However, there are those people that do worry about such things. Sure, you could wear a bullet-proof vest everywhere, but that’s not very comfortable, or fashionable for that matter. That’s why you might consider one of these Bulletproof Handkerchiefs.

These handkerchiefs are made from military-grade Kevlar for the sole purpose of protecting your heart. Since a shot to the heart pretty much means game over, this might be a good investment. Sure, it probably won’t be the best thing to wipe your nose with, but at least your heart is safe from projectiles.

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Anyone that’s ever seen what I wear can tell you that I don’t keep up with the latest fashion. Every now and then something I’ve worn for years will just happen to come into style, but it’s only by coincidence that I’m being fashionable. So what is the latest trend to hit the runway? Pac-Man.

No, I’m not talking about a T-shirt with our yellow friend, but rather giant Pac-Man helmets. I really wish I were kidding, but at a recent fashion show, designer Giles Deacon showed off his collection of retro Pac-Man headwear. There were several different styles and characters represented, but curiously Ms. Pac-Man was nowhere to be found. More pics after the jump, though some may be NSFW.

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By Luke Anderson

Every time there’s a large convention related to science fiction, anime or video games, you find a flock of people in costume. When it comes to Star Wars costumes like Darth Vader and Boba Fett, they can get pretty expensive. However, if you’re wanting to impress without spending a few hundred bucks, check out these hoodies from Marc Ecko.

Sure, these aren’t going to look quite as good as an expensive costume, but I can guarantee that they’ll be a lot more comfortable. In addition to the Boba Fett style they also have a Stormtrooper. Unfortunately the hoodies are still pretty salty, coming in at $98 each.

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By Luke Anderson

I’ve seen plenty of gadgets that try to disguise themselves as some sort of jewelry. Most of the time it just comes off as tacky, but occasionally you see something that doesn’t look half bad. No, I wouldn’t ever wear one of these Gresso pendants (not exactly my style),  but they really don’t look half bad.

What is interesting is that they have chosen to make the pendant split into three separate 64GB USB flash drives. Of course if you thought that the flash drives themselves would be expensive, the 200-year old African wood, diamonds and gold crumbs will no doubt add to the price. If you have to ask how much it is, you can’t afford it. But if you really must know, it’s a little over $7,300.

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By Luke Anderson

Early adopters have already gone through a winter with their iPhone. This means that some of you have no doubt attempted to not only use the phone in cold climates, but probably tried your hand (gotta love the bad puns) at texting with gloves on. While you might be able to navigate some of the menus and place calls to an existing contact, I can’t imagine that texting would be possible at all. That is unless you were wearing a pair of Dots Gloves.

At first glance these appear to be your average cheap dollar store gloves. However, those little dots (thus the name) on the tips of the fingers are what makes them interesting. These rounded electro-sensitive dots are perfect for tapping out quick notes to friends and family while you’re outside in the freezing cold. While you may worry that you’ll damage the screen by poking at it with metal beads, rest assured that they are smooth and curved to ensure no harm will come to your precious phone. Depending on whether you want regular knit gloves or rag wool fabric, you can pick up a pair for just $10-$15.

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By Luke Anderson

I’m not the kind of guy that goes out of his way to keep up with the latest fashion trends. I tend to just wear whatever is comfortable, and doesn’t look half bad. What I will go out of my way for is a piece of clothing that has awesome geek appeal. I don’t really get into the big belt buckles (even if they’re not just for cowboys anymore) but these retro belt buckles are definitely worth a look.

Ms. Pac-Man, Super Mario, Donkey Kong and Asteroids all make an appearance on this special line of buckles. These are all hand-crafted and made from solid brass toned metal. Since they are made by hand, quantities are limited, and at $18 each, they won’t last.

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By Luke Anderson

So you want to do your part to save the environment by utilizing solar power. That’s great, however, a lot of solar products aren’t the easiest to carry around without making you stick out like a sore thumb. Well if you’re really dedicated to the cause, you might check out this solar powered necktie.

The idea here is that when the solar panels are arranged in a grid, they almost look normal on a tie. I’ve seen people wear some crazy ties, so this one might not look half bad, depending on where you work. Of course, if you work in an office, there’s a good chance that this thing won’t see enough sunlight to be all that useful. Sure, it’ll get some juice from the lights in the office, but I doubt it would be strong enough to charge whatever gadget you have connected. For now it seems only to be a concept, so for now you’ll just have to wear a regular tie, if you have to wear one at all.

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By Luke Anderson

Have you ever been at a party and went to grab a cold one, only to find nothing but ice in the cooler? Talk about a major buzzkill. Now if there were only a way to lay claim to several beers at once, to ensure you’d have plenty for later. Well that’s where the Beer Belt comes into play.

This handy utility belt allows you to store up to six ice cold brews on your person. While this may seem like a cool idea, you will look like an idiot, and everyone will be looking at you when they run out of beer. Honestly, I think whoever created this $18 gadget should lay off The Simpsons for a bit.

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By Andrew Liszewski

If you’re forced to wear a tie to work every day, allow me to offer my condolences. As a writer working from home I don’t even need to wear pants, let alone a button-up shirt and tie in some sort of coordinated color scheme. But if you feel like fighting back against the corporate world, or at least want to stand out just a little bit, this CD and Headphone pattern silk tie from Savatore Ferragamo will show your co-workers that underneath all those fancy clothes you’re still a geek. The pattern is actually pretty subtle, so someone would have to be really paying attention to notice it, and the tie itself is made from fine Italian silk. It’s available from Saks Fifth Avenue in navy or red for $160.

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