Dec 25
Starbucks, the global coffee powerhouse, is big in China and the domestic competition knows it. They also know the old adage “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” but somewhere, somehow, something got lost in translation.
Dec 24
The exquisite Seagull 1963 Chinese Air Force wristwatch is a faithful, 21-jewel replica of the unique hand-winding aviation chronograph originally created for just 1,400 elite members of the Chinese Air Force.
Dec 21
Dare to be bear! As Japan’s birthrate falls and the core market for Hello Kitty and Rilakkuma toys ages, cute character powerhouse San-X refuses to be left behind. Case in point: the sterling silver Rilakkuma Elegant Pearl Pendant from Tokyo’s Strapya World.
Dec 18
Nissan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” Juke Nismo is one mean matte black beast! Bedecked in bat emblems and boasting a bevy of Bruce Wayne-friendly styling cues, this ultra-theatrical Juke is neither a joke nor a ride for The Joker.
Dec 08
The built-in vibration sensors inside these Ghostbusters automatic night lights illuminate any room before you enter it. Then they stay on for 8 seconds, allowing you to get to a light switch before automatically switching themselves off again.
Dec 06
Have a jolly lolly Christmas with the Chupa Chups Design Wood Case! Worn on one’s belt and secured with saddle leather & antiqued brass snaps, this real wooden wonder keeps your emergency lollipop safely within arm’s reach.
Dec 03
The 2012 Audi R8 China Edition is a lot of car for a lot of money – almost half a million U.S. dollars buys one of the 80 available. It also highlights the German automaker’s latest attempt to establish their brand in the hearts, minds and budgets of China’s rapidly expanding wealthy class.
Nov 30
Can’t get enough of Domo, NHK Japan’s lovable toothy mascot? Well guess what, your dreams have come true! Not only does the Domo Toaster brand an image of Domo-kun onto each and every slice of your morning toast, the toaster itself is styled to look just like Domo.
Nov 20
So you might have taken one look at the title and went, "LED lights? What does that have to do with me?" Well, if you’re well aware of what it can do and what people around you have been doing with it, then you’ll agree that it has a lot to do with you.
Nov 16
The “X-Ray MC Super Sized in Humberger, Devil version” clown doll from Japan’s Secret Base store looks like Ronald McDonald… if the fast-food mascot was reimagined by Tim Burton. The extremely disturbing, evilly-grinning doll features transparent skin exposing a pair of undigested burgers and a garish green glow-in-the-dark skeleton.
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