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Toys are cute, funny and aimed at children, right?

Wrong. The Avenging Unicorn Play Set is definitely a toy, but I wouldn’t suggest giving it to any child.

This unicorn has had it with its peaceful mythical animal image and is out on a rampage. A businessman, a New Age woman and a mime will all suffer the wrath of the (not so) fluffy unicorn and its 4 different horns. Oh yes, it comes with interchangeable horns for a complete implaling experience: classic spiral, chrome, glow and pearlescent.

Ahh… What can you ask more in life?

…Well, I’d like a fourth figure modeled after a certain neighbour of mine, but you can’t have ‘em all.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $11.99 on Stupid.com.

Via BoingBoing

One sheep… Two sheep… Three sheep… Sometimes counting sheep really works; the brain probably gets bored with all the fluffy white animals and decides to shut down.

…unless you suffer from insomnia, that is. In which case, like the Insomnia t-shirt very clearly shows, you’re going be be counting a whole lotta sheep… just bouncing around there happily not giving a damn that you want to sleep, now!

Will a funny t-shirt make you feel better? Maybe. At least when you’re not cranky for not getting any sleep.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12 on Threadless.com.

I think this is going to come as a shock for a couple of people, but… Xbox 360 Achievements aren’t really that important and don’t make you special. Long time spent trying to unlock them might also lead to undocumented bugs in a special type of game called “real life”, especially when interacting with the NPCs from the female species.

Sometimes you might feel you’re on the right way. You’re getting so close to your goal… and then you see it. The Achievement Locked Underwear. It’s going to be a more difficult task than you thought, and Real Life has different rules that even change as you play. Damn sneaky programmers and their sadistic little jokes…

How much under $29.99?
Some: $13.95 on SplitReason.com.

Via TCritic

There’s no way for a Star Wars fan to resist this. Real lightsabers sadly haven’t been invented yet, but the Lightsaber LED Torch is the next best thing.

Why is this cooler than other Star Wars lightsaber toys? Well, I’m a practical person, so I very much appreciate the fact that it’s not just a toy, but also a working LED torch. For the Luke-wannabes the other features are probably cooler: it’s shaped like a lightsaber handle and it even makes the power-up noise we all know when it’s turned on or off.

Go ahead. You know you want to slash around with it making “whoosh whoosh” noises.

How much under $29.99?
Some: ~$19.50 on Gadgets.co.uk.

Via Gizmodo

I don’t understand how people can live in the 21st century and still believe evolution is some kind of myth, that Earth is a couple of thousands of years old and maybe flat…

Teach the Controversy say that this pro-evolution anti-wacko atitude is wrong and have a whole range of t-shirts “supporting” the most well-known silly theories. The irony is absolutely delicious.

My favorite (slightly better than the devil burying fossils) is the Turtle Cosmology t-shirt. The “turtles all the way down” is a famous anecdote about the flat Earth and how the universe works, and hey, of course it should be taught in schools, otherwise it’s discrimination!

Given that the elephants don’t feature in the anecdote, but they do in the Discworld novels, I’m going to dub this a Discworld t-shirt and I want it now. The fact that it also makes fun of flat-earthers is an added bonus which makes it even more awesome.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on Controversy.WearScience.com.

I’m not sold on the fake pets concepts yet (ever?), but the Pleo and similar robotic animals are at least intriguing in a way. But the Youdoo Dog is just weird.

You-do-what? It’s a make-your-own dog kit. Inside there’s a plushie dog with no face, a t-shirt, a collar and a transfer sheet. To give the dog a face, the owner has to print a photo onto the transfer sheet and then iron it on the canvas.

Doesn’t that strike anyone as creepy? It’s difficult to find a photo that fits perfectly, so the result is very likely to be a deformed-loooking puppy. Um, so cute. The t-shirt part sounds fun though, as you can print some cool models on the transfer paper to decorate it.

How much under $29.99?
Some: ~$19.50 on PrezzyBox.co.uk.

Via Coolest Gadgets

My apartment has been plagued with bad luck ever since I moved here, less than a year ago, so I’ve decided that “It can’t happen to me” really isn’t true. As the owner of an old and shaky (literally) washing machine, I am constantly worried that if I leave it plugged in it will one day blow up my house. This can be expanded to include most household appliances, but especially potentially dangerous ones like irons.

The Simple Touch Safety Outlet is a device that can offer peace of mind… in most cases, that is. It only does one thing: automatically turns off 60 minutes after you push a button. So if you’re ironing your clothes and want to be sure you won’t forget the iron on, the Safety Outlet will turn it off in an hour.

But those 60 minutes are an issue: what do you do if you want to turn something off in, say, two hours? Leave the washing machine running and cut the power after the program ends… Well, there’s no way mine could finish a program in an hour, which makes this only have limited use, although it’s a very good idea.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.99 on BrylaneHome.com.

Via bookofjoe

Normally, coffee and tea come in cup placed on a saucer. Stir in the milk and/or sugar then place the teaspoon on the saucer like a well-behaved lady or gentleman. But who gives a damn about table manners at home or in relaxed company?

Give me a Spill Coaster any day. It’s so simple: the coasters “grew” an appendage for the teaspoon. No need for saucers, no mess, easy to clean (made from rubber) plus the sculpted shape makes the liquid gather in the middle, not on the table. And since they can be used for beer or juice glasses just the same, there’s really no need for any other kind of coaster.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.95 on DesignMyWorld.net.

Via Outblush

Screw 3-in-1 gadgets! They’ve got nothing on the 13-in-1 Multi Tool Pen.

One of the uses is obvious: you write with it. Then you start pulling it apart and you get: a hole puncher; a stainless steel file; a short cutting blade; a flat screwdriver; a wire sleeve remover/small nail remover; an ear pick; a long cutting blade; a tweezer; a Philips screwdriver; a stainless steel fork and a saw. That’s one damn impressive list… McGyver could probably build a space ship with this.

Even if you’re not Richard Dead Anderson, a multifunctional tool like this sounds incredibly useful. Even though it might not be an everyday instrument, it’s worth having one for that potential tight spot.

If you like the 13-in-1 Multi Tool Pen, you can vote for it in the Coolest Gadget of the Week competition here.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $18.50 on Firebox.com.

Via OhGizmo!

If you can’t get enough of the Olympics and you think the Bird’s Nest stadium is fascinating, you can have a replica right there on your desk in the form of a speaker.

The Bird’s Nest USB Speaker has all the features you’d expect from a product like it: it can be powered/recharged via USB, can be plugged into a PC or any music player with a 3.5mm jack and it’s light enough to make it very easy to carry around.

Of course, you won’t be getting more than that: the design is not spectacular and the sound probably isn’t crystal clear, but then what were you expecting for $12? The Olympics are going to be over anyway and you’ll get bored with it, so might as well spend as little as possible.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12 on USBGeek.com.

Thanks to Joe who sent this tip via the contact form!