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The world’s most famous astromech droid – R2-D2 of Star Wars fame, who has seen Darth Vader as Anakin Skywalker back in his younger Jedi days, is an extremely resourceful astromech droid, more often than not using his logic circuits to be able to get out of sticky spots without the need for any Jedi powers. Well, this time around, we have R2-D2 being a server of popcorn and drinks, retailing for $48.95 a pop in the form of the Disney Star Wars R2-D2 Plastic Popcorn Bucket & Drink Stein Set.

Needless to say, food and drink are not included with each purchase, where you will open up R2-D2′s head so that it will reveal the space required to hold your favorite beverage, while the popcorn bucket can be detached and hung on the side when it is in use. This special edition popcorn bucket was created to commemorate the re-opening of the Star Wars attraction which happened early last month. Definitely one for the hardcore Star Wars fan, others might just want to pick this up as a novelty item.

[ R2-D2 now carries popcorn and drinks copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Have you ever watched James Cameron’s Titanic? At the beginning of the story, the dive expedition saw some members of the team check out a safe that was still stuck under tons of pressure per square inch, only to retrive it and find out a drawing of Rose by a particular Jack Dawson. Well, I suppose if the safe was the $199.95 Waterproof Bolt Down Safe, it would not have any water rush inside to spoil the contents of the safe. Touted to be 100% waterproof even when fully submerged, it will bolt to a floor so that you can make sure your sensitive belongings remain in your safekeeping according to the best of your ability.

Just in case there is a flood, the perfect airtight seal will prevent all water seepage, while ensuring it remains buoyant when not bolted down just in case there is a flood. It is also insulated with resin and cement, so that it can handle a 1,700º F fire for up to an hour in tests performed by and independent laboratory. Other features of the safe include 0.94″ cu. of storage which will also boast of an adjustable-height shelf, an integrated key rack, and a pocket on the interior of the door which is perfect for passports, birth certificates, titles, or deeds.

[ Waterproof Bolt Down Safe copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Have you heard of the name Sceptre before? I am quite sure that those who are constantly on the lookout to upgrade their consumer electronics devices at home without breaking the family’s budget will certainly have come across devices from Sceptre before. The latest 3D HDTV measures 46″ across diagonally, where each purchase will come with four pairs of polarized passive 3D glasses in addition to SRS TruSurround HD Sound in an elegant piano black finish.

The latest 3D HDTV from Sceptre intends to deliver a totally new dimension in entertainment by introducing the latest 3D technology from Sceptre which is said to be able to display eye-popping images at a 1920 × 1080 and 1080P resolution, not to mention warming up your ears with its heart-pumping surround sound capabilities. Apart from that, the 46″ LED HDTV will also be able to hook itself up to external devices including cameras, computers and Blu-ray players in a simple and easy manner thanks to the inclusion of its five HDMI ports, a solitary USB port and a VGA port.

Cathy Chou, Vice President of Operations, Sceptre, “Quality, ease of use and affordability continue to be primary concerns of users seeking a 3D home entertainment experience. Our new 3D HDTV provides the same high quality experience as more costly units at a fraction of the price. In addition, we’ve made it easy for the whole family to enjoy by including three passive 3D and one passive clip-on glasses.”

Thanks to the inclusion of theater quality polarized passive 3D glasses, Sceptre’s latest offering is said to be able to deliver long term cost efficiency when compared to other 3D technologies. After all, passive glasses need not rely on batteries or receivers to get the job done as your eyes enjoy pop up visuals that might just scare you. Come to think of it, how come we have yet to see an increase in horror movies that take advantage of 3D technology? It would really be something, and the Final Destination series do not count in my book. Apart from that, passive 3D glasses are also able to produce a full-color image which has been touted to be a whole lot more comfortable to watch, doing away with headaches and eye fatigue that are often than not associated with active glasses.

It is said that this 46-inch 3D HDTV from Sceptre will be accompanied by 4 pairs of polarized glasses, and you can pick one off the shelf for $999.99.

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[ Sceptre introduces a budget-friendly 3D HDTV copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Looking for that elusive coffee table to complete the ‘look’ of your home can be quite a challenge, especially when your sense of taste in design is far more refined than the rest of the world. For those of you who found the Disney/Pixar movie Up to be a tear jerker, here is something that might just roll back the years and let you remember how your emotions were evoked back then – with the UP Coffee Table, of course.

They say that a picture speaks a thousand words, so we will just let the image above do the talking. For folks who prefer more words to describe just how the UP Coffee Table came about and what it is all about, then do read on after the jump.

First of all, the UP Coffee Table does look as though it is the latest Duffy London coffee table, although it will come supported by what looks like a cluster of helium balloons – but these balloons are not real in any sense of the word, of course, as they have to be hard enough materially in order to support the weight of the table itself, not to mention the other items that you are going to place on the table itself.

The UP Coffee Table boasts of a particularly interesting design concept, where it is more or less guaranteed to be a conversation starter, and will also be able to impart a very unique character and look to your living room. This is truly a one of a kind table that will play with and grabs the attention of whoever waltzes into the room, especially for first timers who lay their eyes on it. Specially designed to be a very breezy trompe l’oeil, the UP Coffee Table offers the illusion of it being supported by golden helium balloons, and you might just catch yourself blinking twice, wondering whether you really saw the table float off the ground – even if it were to be for a microsecond.

As for the asking price, well, it generally moves in the direction of the table’s namesake, which would be north in the region of $3,800.

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[ UP Coffee Table copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

There isn’t a single product I can think of that can influence how you feel, quite as much as your mattress. If you have ever spent the night on a bad one, you know exactly what I’m talking about. With a few exceptions, mattresses haven’t changed very much in a very long time. I have one of those adjustable firmness air beds, but even that’s really old news.

Check out the Technogel Mattress, with a special, patented jelly-like layer (think shoe insoles) designed for the medical industry, they mold to each individual’s body and distributes your body weight over its entire surface, this special gel layer actually conforms to every curve, enveloping you in a cool comforting surface that allows you to sleep like never before.

The mattress has been specifically designed to optimize ventilation with little columns of jell that act as air channels all along the top surface of the mattress, allowing both airflow and proper moisture conduction so that body heat is evenly dispersed throughout the mattress which, lowers surface temperature by a few degrees so the  mattress is always dry and cool. Cool, is much better for good sleeping than warm. Heck, they just look comfortable.

In the U.S. the Dr. Scholl’s Technogel Mattress will come in 2 styles, in all the regular sizes from twin to California king and have varying amounts of Technogel covering them (depending on the model) this mattress is designed to relax and comfort your entire body like never before. Technogel is made in Italy, but the mattresses are assembled in the USA and will be available for $2,899 to $4,899. Check the technogelsleeping.com for more details, including information on Technogel pillows.

[ Technogel – Your “Dream” Mattress by Dr. Scholls copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]