Another wooden Tokyoflash timepiece emerges, the Maru (video)

DNP Another wooden Tokyoflash timepiece emerges, the Maru

Tony Stark’s favorite timepiece is going natural with Tokyflash’s wood Maru. From the looks of them though, the only change between the maple and red sandalwood variants and last year’s metal model is they no longer resemble something we’d see on our favorite genius / billionaire / playboy / philanthropist. The inner facing-hand still points to the hour, the outward pointing-hand remains associated with minutes and the Maru continues to use a standard battery for power. It may have a wooden band and case, but we’re almost positive you’ll still have to take it off at airport security. If you want to test our theory, this Maru is $99 for the next 48 hours and $129 after that.

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Bubble Wrap Suit!

I don’t care who you are – if you say that you don’t enjoy bubble wrap,
you just aren’t being honest enough with yourself. There is nothing
better than opening up a fun new purchase, and setting it aside so that
you can pop it at the most inappropriate moment.  Or maybe, just maybe
it does get even better than that, because toting bubble wrap around
could not be more convenient than wearing it.

Star Wars Skinny Ties: The Hipsters Strike Back

I must confess something. One of the reasons I work for myself is so I never have to wear a tie to work again. Even if ties can be hip, I just can’t stand having that noose tied around my neck all day. But if I’m ever forced to wear one at a fancy dinner or meeting, I choose these.

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What’s cool about these Star Wars-inspired skinny ties is that they’re really quite stylish. Some of the ties offer subtle embellishments of R2-D2 or C-3PO, while others replace polkadots with the Death Star, the Imperial seal, and an exploding Alderaan. I also like the little stormtroopers hidden in the Madras plaid.

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Perhaps the most obviously geeky design is the black tie with Darth Vader on it. This tie means business. Wear it the next time you have serious negotiating to do, and the other party will relent immediately for fear you will use the Force Choke on them.

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There’s no word on when you’ll be able to purchase these ties stateside, but they’re already available in Japan from Kotobukiya for ¥5,040 (~$51 USD) each. I only have one question: why no TIE fighter? That seems like an obvious choice.

Over The Rainbow: Ruby Slipper Socks Are Oz-Some

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Hello Kitty Color Contact Lenses Give You Cute Cat Eyes

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O2 delivers ‘Bags That Talk’

bagsthattalkI have learned throughout the years that there are just some things which you do not argue with your other half, and that includes subjects close to her heart. For some ladies, handbags and shoes are to them like how a new set of golf clubs are to guys, but do bear in mind that this is just a general statement and does not hold true for everyone. O2 has an exciting project that they have done with designer Sean Miles, where the latter has added to his collection of vintage fashion accessories that are made from recycled mobile phones. This new series of handbags is aptly called ‘Bags That Talk’.

The whole idea behind this particular Bags That Talk idea is to explore the very real possibilities of gadget recycling. The approach that Bags That Talk has taken would be to combine iconic designer handbags where among them include a vintage Celine box handbag, a Chloe shoulder bag and an Alexander McQueen clutch bag, alongside old and unwanted Nokia and LG handsets which were sent in by O2 Recycle customers who had moved on to newer, brighter and shinier objects.

Does this mean that the men who are fashion conscious are left out of the picture? Not really, as there is also a luxury Mulberry messenger bag which has been given a somewhat similar treatment, having been turned into a retro ghetto blaster-cum-mobile phone. This unique creation is more than ready to begin blasting out the choices on your playlists at the touch of a button, in addition to providing you with the freedom to carry out conversations on the move thanks to the integrated handset and earphone socket.

It would be safe to say that these handsets have been upcycled in a way, and they have definitely gained a new lease of life. No idea if such handbags would be worth more with an integrated handset or not though.
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Totally British Tailoring For Dogs: PETTeCOATS

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and it’s everything you British-descended dogs and wannabes ever
dreamed of.  Get your waistcoats, bow ties, jumpers, cardigans and polo
shirts in traditional British argyles, plaids, checks, and paisleys….
You can even get a beautiful Union Jack duvet pillow for your Anglo-dog.

Turn Your Baby Into A Cabbage Patch Kid With This Cool Wig

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Dress For The Job You Want With The Workaholics Bear Coat

Everyone wants to be a bear, right?You’ll look like a total fool if you wear white after Labor Day, so save yourself the embarrassment by ordering this fine fur coat today!

Safety Piercer, For All Your DIY Body Piercing Needs

Safety Piercer, For All Your DIY Body Piercing NeedsThe Safety Piercer features a titanium-plated medical stainless steel spike mounted in a lightweight, spring-action case. These miniature masochism machines are designed so solo body piercers can perform the operation(s) one-handed, presumably while looking in the mirror. What could possibly go wrong?