What happens to billboards when they die?
Some go to billboard heaven… but a few are reborn. You too could help one in its new life by getting a Recycled Vinyl Billboard Wallet. It’s got at least something going for it: if those ads withstood the elements, then you bet the wallet will be sturdy too. Plus the pixelated images give it a chic look…
But of course, functionality is the most important: when closed it’s only 4″ x 4″, but when fully open it reveals a large bill holder and no less than 7 slots credit card slots. More than enough for anyone, I’d say.
How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.95 on CanvasToClay.com.
Still eagerly waiting for Watchmen? Well, bad news: they’re replaced all the actors with 8-bit ghosts are yellow circles. The Who Pacs The Pacmen? t-shirt is the first official merchandise to be released.
You know you want to wear it on opening night… While everyone else will be wearing clothes with fancy Latin lines about custodes, show the world a little humor. Quis pacet ipsos pacmen?
How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.95 on RedBubble.com.
Via FashionablyGeek
Are you on the lookout for something silly, useless, cute and 5 times more expensive than it should be? The Pilo-Pilo Ring is here.
It started off with the fact that bored/tired people rest their heads on their fists or hands while they’re busy staring into the void. For some reason, the creators of the Pilo-Pilo figured that this is uncomfortable and that we’d like a ring with a tiny pillow for our cheeks.
Unfortunately, no we don’t. The idea is definitely original and interesting, but that doesn’t make it worth $25 (or even $5 for that matter).
How much under $29.99?
A little: $25 on PiloPilo.com.
Via Geekologie
Recycling and reusing is by no means a new idea. Just ask anyone who’s ever had to survive on minimum wage if they really need a plastic plate or they can just wash the old ceramic one… So while all the gree-eco-friendly-environmentalist movement might be a good idea for the planet, feeling like God’s gift to us for recycling 3 bottles isn’t. Believe it or not, there’s much more to being eco.
This new line of (literally) green bags takes us to the core of the matter: is it really so important? The Better Than You Shopping Bag and its counterparts ironically manage to do two things: mock an attitude and actually be contribute to the eco cause.
Although there’s just 4 models of bags, there’s a feeling for everyone, from self-righteousness (above) to apathy/not giving a damn (“I usually leave this bag in my car”, “I use this bag because my wife cares about the environment”) and hypocrisy (“Buy locally/Made in China”)
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $6.95 on McPhee.com.
Can real rock be listened to through tiny portable speakers? Yes, although why would you want to listen to anything like that?
The best way to listen to a band is live on stage, smashing guitars and all… but if all you’ve got is a puny iPod, you can get a tiny bit of that atmosphere back with the MP3 Retro Speaker Amp.
It can output 5W of power and gets its juice for batteries or an USB port, but the best part is that the little Bass, Treble and Volume dials are adjustable.
However, as nice as it looks, I can’t help but thinking it’s a bit lame. Rock is supposed to be big and loud, after all…
How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.99 on ThinkGeek.com.
This pie contains 70% milk, 20% black and 10% white chocolate, and yes, the slices are accurate. It’s a real-life Chocolate Pie Chart and it looks absolutely delicious.
Now, I don’t think there’s many people who’d refuse something like this… but of course the perfect recipient would be someone with a job (or a hobby) involving statistics and charts.
A very special someone, since it’s $20.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $20 on MaryAndMatt.net.
Via GraphJam
Did you get your hands on that Kindle 2 yet? No? Well, it’s going to start shipping any day now and when you’ve got a shiny new e-book reader you’re going to want to keep it that way.
What you need, of course, is something to stand between it and the elements (aka phone, keys, make up, whatever you throw in your bag). The Slip Case is a simple and fairly inexpensive solution with no frills: water-resistant on the outside, lightly padded on the inside with special screen protection.
It’s made for regular use, so it’s light and not that sturdy, which means it’s fine for toting around town, but if you want to take the Kindle hiking with you… look into something else.
Because appearance matters, it comes in 6 different colors. Oh, and there’s a Kindle 1 version too.
How much under $29.99?
A little: $27 on SFBags.com.
Via GearDiary
The first reaction to something unusual like a Talking Calculator with Earbuds is a “what the hell?”, but once you think about it…
Me and you and most people have average and above-average eyesight, so for us the task of reading a calculator’s display is trivial. But if you’re impaired… well, a gadget like this would be worth its weigh in gold for a maths major, for example.
It has a lot of features to simplify the use: it’s got a large screen, it can read aloud all that’s displayed (directly into your ears, so as to avoid disturbing everyone around), it even functions as an alarm clock and calendar!
It doesn’t come cheap either, but it’s a worthy investment.
How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.98 on FullofLife.com.
Via RedFerret
I don’t have kids, but if there’s one thing I remember from eating alongside my baby brother is the mess. Oh, the mess… Babies and traditional dishware don’t mix.
Maybe it wouldn’t have served all purposes, but I bet my mother would’ve been happy with a Löopa Bowl back then. Just put the food in it and never worry that it might end up on the new carpet! A very good way to make a busy mum happy.
Magic? No, physics. It’s a gyro-bowl, which means the inner part will retain its orientation no matter how the outer ring moves or, in our case, the bowl won’t spill regardless of how the kid holds the handle.
And if you think about how fascinating the system can be for a 2 year-old… you’ve got a toy and a tool in one which just might give you an hour of peace and quiet.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.99 on LoopaBowl.com.
Via bookofjoe
Socks are cool.
It doesn’t have a rational explanation, since 99% of the time no one actually sees them, and even if they could, they wouldn’t care, but some people women simply feel better when they’re wearing something more unusual – and that doesn’t stop at sexy underwear.
However, I’m having a hard time imagining what a person would think of when wearing a pair of Meat Socks. They’re not even that true to life, so there’s not even shock value. Perhaps something special for the carnivore in us?
They even have a companion – the Intestine Socks. Mmm, yummy.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $11.99 on Ashidashi.com.
Via FashionablyGeek
