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We’re used to seeing origami animals. But Siesta Origami shows how the traditional paper-folding technique can be used to make other objects, like this intricate model of a mechanical typewriter from a single sheet of paper. They’ve also made an origami fighter jet, an antique car, and a sneaker. Check out their YouTube channel for more
There’s nothing like celebrating today’s Olympics festivities by wearing a tee for the wrong Olympics. This Mexico ’68 t-shirt features original graphics that are actually quite contemporary.
This 1261-piece LEGO set imagines a cityscape filled with buildings from the Marvel universe. It includes the Avengers Tower, Fisk Tower, Pym Labs, the Daily Bugle, and the Sanctum Sanctorum, and more. The model measures 15.5″ wide x 8″ high and includes the X-Men’s X-Jet, Fantastic Four’s Excelsior, a tiny Spider-Mobile, and an awesome Galactus
This wireless control pod offers a new way to interact with your computer or phone. It has four programmable keys with switchable scenes, plus a smooth-scrolling wheel with a pushbutton click control and an OLED configuration display. All controls can be programmed with ZMK Studio. It also works as a handheld remote and has an
Most game controllers for phones are made for landscape mode. The 8Bitdo FlipPad is for vertical gaming. Perfect for retro arcade games, it features a tactile D-pad, ABXY buttons, L/R buttons, and more. It plugs into your phone’s USB-C port and has a built-in hinge so you can flip it down to answer calls or
Physics simulation expert Alexander Gustafsson arranged 999 CGI spheres in a spiral and gave each a different amount of bounciness. When he dropped them onto a flat surface, they produced fascinating patterns. Adding to the effect are color-based sounds, which make eerie sounds straight out of a horror movie. He’s also made a straight-line version.
This substantial, yet lightweight bolt-action pen features an all-aluminum body. Its deeply textured flat-black finish provides excellent grip, and its hardened steel point doubles as an emergency glass breaker. It comes with a pressurized ink cartridge that writes at any angle, in extreme temperatures, and even underwater. Additional refills available here.
Jonah and the Whale is a pretty tame story. Whalefall tells a wildly more terrifying version of what it’d really be like to be swallowed by a marine behemoth. When Jay (Austin Abrams) scuba dives in search of his father’s remains, he’s gulped down by a sperm whale and struggles to escape with oxygen running
Like a rave at your fingertips: the Luxeed Dynamic Pixel LED Keyboard is now available. Most of the keys can be individually set to any color you want; available in white or black.
TitanStraps are multipurpose tie-down straps. Each strap resists UV rays, extreme temperatures, oils, gas, and other solvents, while its buckle is made of aircraft-grade aluminum. It comes in a variety of strengths, lengths, and colors. The Industrial Strap has a 70 lb. load limit, while the Utility Strap has a 60 lb. load limit. Sold
Known for their inflatables and floatables, Bote’s Kula Mule is a compact, soft-sided cooler with hard lid. Its insulated main compartment keeps ice from melting all day, and holds up to 20 cans or six wine bottles. Its lid can be opened with one hand, provides a stable surface, and is compatible with add-ons like
For those who can’t take no for an answer, this t-shirt by Diesel lets you save your breath and make a statement at the same time. The words are handwritten and sporadic, ideal for casual days.
