Every decent photographer needs his monster, right? I mean his tripod. Would you trust this pink dude to hold your camera? He seems to take his job pretty seriously, if you ask me. And he has four funky friends just like him, for you too choose from or collect. They’re called the DigiDudes and I adore their deceitful personality. They look like monster keychains, act like monster keychains, but they hide a tiny screw inside their stomach that makes them portable, easy to use tripods.
When in need, simply screw off your dude’s head and pull out his retractable legs for the perfect on-the-go camera mount. It can hold most point and shoot cameras, flipcams, and more.
The interesting part is that they are on pre-sale (and only 112 of them left). So, if you really want to make that photographer friend of yours feel special, get one for him now. Those photographers are pretty snobs, you know.
How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.99 at quirky.
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Video cards usually go inside the computer, but NVIDIA is thinking of its fanboys who want to make their love more visible.
For much less than the cost of a new card, you can get a G98 chip to dangle from your keys. The Custom NVIDIA Chip Clear Lucite Keychain is the real thing, a GPU encased in clear acrylic, plus a very visible logo in case it wasn’t in-your-face enough.
The only better alternative? Prying a GPU off your actual video card and drilling a hole in it. Until it dies on you however, $10 will get you a cool – if not exactly custom-made – keychain.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.95 on NVIDIA.com.
Can you be trust a $6 breathalyzer? Good question.
The Keychain Breathalyser with Flashlight is essentially a good product: knowing just how much alcohol you have in your blood is a good idea if you’re thinking of getting behind the wheel. The breath tester doesn’t display an exact result, instead it flashes one of its 3 colored LEDs according to this code: green – safe (under 0.02% BAC – blood alcohol concentration); yellow – caution (0.02% BAC to 0.05% BAC; red and yellow light – danger (over 0.05% BAC).
Now, being able to test yourself on the go is a great idea… but the price is a bit iffy. Do you want to trust your life to a cheap gadget? It could be nice as a “toy” or to get a general idea, but I wouldn’t count on the green to mean “you’re perfectly fine, go ahead”.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $5.99 on SourcingMap.com.
Via AutoMotoGadgets
Keychains aren’t vital for the state of the world, and yet people constantly buy them. Think about, how many do you have? You could carry the keys tied together with a piece of string, but a piece of colorful plastic or metal is somehow better.
Personally, I like two things about keychains: they make keys easy to tell apart and they say something about me. Part 1 is easy to do… but if you want a truly impressive keychain, you can’t just get the first silly souvenir off the side of the road.
The MicroFlower Keychains come from Japan and they’re different from anything else: they each have a tiny plant growing inside. No, it’s not plastic, it’s real – which also means that at some point it will outgrow its enclosure and you’ll need to transplant it. If you’re not done impressing the keychain elite by this point, you can just locate another small plant and replace the old one.
And it looks like the retailers have considered others’ opinion, so you can get these as a set of 4. Cousin Jimmy complimented your mini greenhouse? Give him one too.
How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.95 on SmartMiracles.com.
Via bookofjoe
Aww, what a cute little kitty! Is this the most adorable keychain ever or what?
Actually… not really. Like any real cat, this one can scratch pretty bad. The Black Cat Keychain isn’t just decoration, it’s also a self-defense device: when clutched in the hand, the eyes become finger holes and the ears become spikes, so an attacker might be in trouble if they try anything funny with a lady equipped with this friendly feline.
No, we won’t pretend it’s really a weapon or that you can walk alone in the dodgiest neighbourhood and feel safe just because you have it, but it can’t hurt to have. Sometimes the surprise element can save you.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $7.99 on Amazon.com.
Via CoolMaterial
No, there’s no such thing as too much Space Invaders.
Yes, if you’re aiming for geek-chic you need one of the Space Invaders Charms. Made from a reflective material, they can be used as keychains, necklaces, bag charms, basically any spot where a large 8-bit figure can be attached. They’ll look cool and also protect you from incoming cars at night, how’s that for multi-purpose?
They come in 3 models and 6 colors, with a total of nine aliens available in various combinations, and for once a simple item doesn’t come at an inflated price. Each is $6, so you can get a whole menagerie of invaders for cheap. Just try not to turn geek-chic into geek-kitsch.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: ~$6 on LaTeteAuCube.com.
Via GamerFront
If you look up “stages of break up” in your favorite search engine, you’ll see that one of them comes with a lot of anger. You just want to kill the bastard/bitch for the way s/he treated you or the way s/he isn’t begging for a reconciliation.
This is a point when you should not own a Broken Heart Keychain Knife; the name fits and you might be tempted to use it, which (do I need to say it?) is a Bad Idea. The harmless-looking keychain opens up and turns into a knife which is probably not lethal, because it doesn’t look too large, but a sharp blade can still do damage. Do not take it out around your ex.
It’s cheap though, and each pack comes with 2 knives, one red and one black, so it could make a nice present for a recently broken-up friend, as long as you make sure they stay away from the cause of their grief.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.99 on SarcoKnives.com.
Via FashionablyGeek
Being a fan doesn’t mean buying everything branded under the name of your favorite author/band/movie. So, even though I think Monty Python are utterly brilliant, I would think twice before getting the Abuse Keychain.
The Brits’ insults are delightful… in context. Frenchmen atop a castle wall talking about elderberries are funny; frenchmen talking out of a plastic foot… not so much. Even if it is the foot animated by Terry Gilliam for the interludes.
Among the insults this keychain can utter are “Shut your festering gob, you tit!”, “You stupid bird brain flat head!”, “You stupid bastard!”, “I fart in your general direction.”, “I’ll wave my private parts at your aunties.” and “You’re a loony.” But if you’re dead set on buying something Pythonesque, there’s lots of better merchandise you can choose from.
How much under $29.99?
Some $14.99 on Stupid.com.
Via FashionablyGeek
In World of Warcraft, Carrot on a Stick is a trinket you can get at a relatively low level, that makes you ride faster and can be a real time saver (especially when you still have the slow level 35 mount). Blizzard have left us with some unanswered questions, like why a tiger would even want a carrot, but hey, it’s a speed boost, who cares?
In real life, the Carrot on a Stick Keychain is the coolest thing I’ve seen all week – but, sadly, it doesn’t make you go any faster. Why do I love it so much then? Well, you’d have to be a player to get it. The keychain reproduces both the icon (front) and the tooltip (back) – 3% speed increase, yay! – and it’s exactly the type of thing that can express your love of WoW without going too much over the top (or over budget).
I wonder… Will they make a keychain with the Riding Crop next?
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $7.99 on Jinx.com.
Being retro is trendy nowadays, and any self-respecting “true” gamer must have thorough knowledge of the history of gaming (even though they weren’t even born when some of the consoles came out). In other words, if you know what a NES is – you’re ok; if you’ve played it – even better; if you were old enough to play it when it first came out – you’re a god.
Fortunately, you don’t need to prove anything to wear a keychain. Even you’re not a NES expert, the Nintendo Keychain can be seen as a tribute to the forefather of the consoles of today. The keychain features three items: a NES console, a cartridge and a controller. The essential parts for a pleasant gaming experience… if they were real, at least.
How much under $29.99?
A lot: $5.99 on MyTeeSpot.com.
Via Coolest Gadgets
