If you like to entertain and your friends like to drink beer – this Rolling Beer Cooler will certainly come in handy. When not in use the cooler separates from the base making it portable and easy to store, and when you’re ready to rock it’ll keep up to 100 beers cold for three days. I was recently at a holiday party with one of these and the built-in bottle opener with a cap-catcher was definately a great finishing touch. Also, it has a drain spout, so you can just wheel it over to where you want to empty out the ice water when you’re done.
When it comes to assault rifles, the M16 and AK-47 are typically the most sought after. However, the ACR (Adaptive Combat Rifle) may be the gun of choice going forward. The creation of the ACR was a collaboration between Bushmaster, Remington, and Magpul – and the result is an extremely versatile weapon built to perform in even the most extreme scenarios. The barrel, stock, sights/accessories, and even caliber of the ACR can all be modified within minutes. Designed to be recoil absorbent and ergonomic, the ACR allows a shooter to be accurate even when firing rapidly. As a civilian you won’t be able to buy a full-automatic version, but you can have plenty of fun with the semi-automatic ACR starting around $2k.
For a modest $80, you can get a real handsome pair of casual shoes. The Chello by ALDO is a moccasin-inspired low boot (aka desert boots) with a soft lining, contrasting stitching, and a raw edge for attitude. While they’re not meant for “boot activities” such as hiking, you’ll be able to comfortably tackle urban adventures in laid-back style with these sleek rubber soled shoes.
The Dark Knight Rises will be the conclusion to Christopher Nolan’s Batman series featuring Christian Bale as the caped crusader. Heath Ledger’s award winning portrayal of The Joker in The Dark Knight will be tough to top and this time Tom Hardy and Anne Hathaway step in to play the bad guys (Bane and Catwoman). Below is the second trailer that’s been released so far – and come summer 2012, it looks like it’s going to be a good one.
The next generation of the Mercedes-Benz SL class will come will be coming soon, and we already like it. The 2013 SL550 was just announced and the prestigious retractable hardtop roadster will be getting more than just a facelift. A new lightweight aluminum bodyshell lightens the SL and a 4.6-liter biturbo V8 delivers 429 hp and a whopping 516 lb-ft of torque – both of which help the 2013 SL reach 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. Now we’re dying to know what the AMG version will be packing!
Spending $600 on a blender may seem nuts, but when you see what this thing can do it makes a lot more sense. The Blendtec 1560 Watt 3 HP super blender spins its stainless steel blade at 29,000 rpm. With six blending modes, this blender is a grain mill, juicer, bread machine, ice-cream maker, smoothie maker, blender, milkshake maker, coffee grinder, and ice crusher all in one. Blendtec also has a great series of “Will it Blend?” promotional videos where they chop up all sorts of things. Below is the episode where they try to blend an iPad.
Now that you can very conveniently read on devices such as the iPad 2 and Kindle Fire, keeping books may seem a bit antiquated. However, no matter what technology brings, there will always be an allure to the bookshelf. If you maintain a book collection, a fun Bookend can add a great finishing touch. This “Falling Books” bookend gives a tasteful yet humorous effect with the illusion of a man who looks like he’s about to be pummeled by a toppling shelve of books. If this floats your boat, also check out the invisible floating bookshelf.
G-Shock watches have been all the rage lately and now come in all sorts of colors and models. If you’re looking for a rugged watch that can keep up with your adventuring (and not trying to make a fashion statement), you can’t go wrong with the classic model. Shock resistant and water resistant to 200 meters, this watch can take a beating. Equipped with features including multiple stop watch and alarm modes, back light, and calendar – this classic G-Shock has you covered.
Kid Cudi took a page out of the Thriller book by having a two minute intro into the music video for Mr. Rager – and we dig it. Kid Cudi has sold over 4.6 million singles and has worked with hit artists such as Kanye West and David Guetta. Credited under his real name, Scott Mescudi, he has also broke into acting in the series How to Make it in America. Mr. Rager is off his second album Man on the Moon, Volume II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, check it out.
If at heart you really wanted a full-bred sports car but you need a vehicle that can pick up your kids, their soccer bags, and some groceries – there may be a compromise. At first glance, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo is a practical SUV with all-wheel drive, ample seating and storage space, and optional roof rack system for those long family road trips. When you look under the hood you quickly learn there is more than meets the eye as you’re greeted by a 500hp V8. Paired with the 8 speed Tiptronic S transmission, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo hits 0-60 mph in a mere 4.4 seconds and has a scary top speed of 172mph (not sure if you’re luggage will stay on the roof at that speed). Only drawback… All this family-friendly race car performance comes with a base price of $107k.
Fire is nothing new, cavemen figured out how to make it – but it’s amazing how helpless you can be in the woods without a match. That’s where the Bear Grylls Survival Series Fire Starter by Gerber Knives comes in. Highly portable and dependable, this compact fire starter creates sparks via ferrocerium rod and metal striker and there even is a waterproof storage compartment for tinder. Other perks include an emergency whistle, cub-scout-esque lanyard, and Bear Grylls survival guide.
As far as simple objects go, fewer are manlier and more American than a wooden baseball bat. Warstic Bat Company makes hand forged high quality wooden baseball bats and their half dipped painted bats are also quite cool looking. If you aren’t an avid ball player or haven’t joined the company softball team, one of these puppies will still look cool hanging on a wall. The Half Dip Painted Ash bats shown above run for $79, but Warstic offers a range of bats in both Maple and Ash.
Most digital clocks don’t vary all that much in their execution, which is what’s intriguing about this clock designed by Areaware designer Jonas Damon. Each number is separated and contained within it’s own LED backlit block allowing you to arrange the clock anyway you’d like on your shelf, desk, night stand, etc. Kind of reminds us of playing with Blocks as a kid.
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