Moleskine Passions Wine Journal

If there’s one thing that separates the casual wine drinker from the wine aficionados, it’s the attention to details. For those who truly understand how to appreciate a fine wine, Moleskine has created a handy wine journal.

The first thing you’ll notice when picking up the Moleskine Passions Wine Journal is that the cover is stylishly embossed with a wine bottle and a set of glasses. Inside you’ll find plenty of resources such as a glossary, measures and conversions. Three ribbon place markers allow you to bookmark favorite sections, the double expandable inner pocket is great for storing notes and clippings, and the elastic band helps keep the journal closed. Included are six themed sections (Sparkling, White, Rose, Red, Fortified/Sweet, and Spirits) and six personalized tabs to customize as you see fit.

Not into wine? Choose your passion from other journals in the Moleskin lineup such as recipes, books, films, music, wellness, travel, style, gardening, babies, dogs and cats.…

Bar, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on February 2nd, 2012

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$14 BUY

World’s Largest Scrabble Game

How do you justify having a game of Scrabble in the man cave? Blow it the F*** up!

The World’s Largest Scrabble Game spans more than 49 square feet and is nearly 5x the size of the original. It mounts on a wall and was handmade by John Kahn, renowned mixed media artist. We could bore you with what it’s made out of, but really all you need to know is that it’s quality construction and will last for generations.

Aside from being massive, handmade and ridiculously expensive, there are also only nine of these boards in existence. Naturally, we want it.…

$10,000-$25,000, Gaming

By Jason Bacchetta on February 1st, 2012

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$12,000 BUY

Sidekick Shot Glass

So your bartending skills stop at opening a bottle of beer, but nobody has to know that.

The Sidekick Shot Glass will make anyone look like they’ve mastered the art of alcoholic concoctions. Just place anything edible or food-safe in the bottom half, snap it onto the top half and fill with the drink of your choosing.

Need a few ideas for Sidekick additions? How about jalapenos, bacon, PopRocks, dry ice, a glow stick, or even an engagement ring. We’re sure you’re already thinking of crazy items that you could potentially place inside the Sidekick, but we’d recommend staying away from things that could blow the house up.…

Bar, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on February 1st, 2012

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$20 BUY

Pioneer AppRadio 2

Revealed at CES 2012, the AppRadio 2 from Pioneer promises to be the latest and greatest marriage of smartphone and in-auto audio systems. If you loved the original AppRadio, don’t worry. You will get more of the same with this incarnation. But add on the option of micro HDMI connection and Mobile High Definition Link, as well as Android smartphone compatibility (for most models), and you’ve got a non-Apple product that gives the Job-ites a run for their money.

With a 7-inch touchscreen display at 800 x 480 pixels, the option to mount a back camera on your vehicle, and automatic Bluetooth capabilities for those of you paranoid about hands-on calling, this is a radio device that hammers home convenience and safety above all else. It can also coordinate with steering wheel controls and add on external amplifiers. All for the low price of $499, and coming your way in April 2012.…

$500-$1,000, Gear

By Aric Mitchell on January 31st, 2012

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$599 BUY

AKG K495NC | Noise-Cancelling Headphones

The AKG K495NC may sound boring with its string of letters, numbers, and letters thrown together, but for those of us, who dig the up-close and personal entertainment experience, it’s just what the doctor ordered.

Whether you’re watching a movie on your portable device, digging in to the raw violence and nudity that you just can’t watch while the kids are awake, or listening to music while you pretend to run on the treadmill, these noise-cancelling headphones guarantee 40 hours of one-on-one intimacy between you and your entertainment selection without the annoyances of the outside world to interfere.

After the noise-canceling function goes caput, the headphones will continue to work, just not with the added feature. Don’t worry, though. You can always recharge via USB. At just $350, this is a pretty good investment for the long haul. Not sure how these will stack up against Beats Headphones, but with a $50 cheaper price tag, it may be worth the try.…

$250-$500, Gear

By Aric Mitchell on January 31st, 2012

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$350 BUY

Cold Steel Leatherneck Knives

The vast majority of us are not knife guys. But if you’re that 1% who just have to go out and wrestle dinosaurs, rescue damsels from railroad tracks, and go camping, at least do the knife thing right.

Cold Steel Leatherneck Knives are 7” fixed blade utility knives made of German 4116 stainless steel which is, if the name is any indication, cold. They’re matte black, perhaps so they’re not giving you away with glints of reflected sunlight to those wary sentries you’re sneaking up on, and have sturdy, grippy handles with steel butt caps that are solid enough for hammering things when you’re in a jam.

Available are a standard pointed blade, which looks cool, and an angled Tanto blade, which looks even cooler. You really can’t go wrong with these in the cool department.…

$50-$100, Outdoor

By Doug Sinclair on January 30th, 2012

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$90 BUY

Smart Baby Monitor

When you call yourself smart, you better live up to it. So what does the Smart Baby Monitor by Withings have that lets it strut around calling all other baby monitors morons?

For starters, you can monitor it from your iphone, so you can keep an eye on baby from absolutely anywhere. That’s pretty smart. It also allows the traditional iPhone pinch-zooming if you want to go in for a closer look at what baby’s got up his nose.

It plays soothing music through a built-in speaker, and allows you to talk to your baby through your iPhone. Very smart. Plus it has a night light with remotely adjustable brightness and color. And it keeps an eye on temperature and humidity in your baby’s room. Okay, are we feeling the “smart” yet? This thing couldn’t be any smarter if it did advanced vector calculus.…

$250-$500, Gadgets

By Doug Sinclair on January 30th, 2012

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$380 BUY

Bash | Unbreakable Sledge Hammer

Bash, an appropriate name for what the company claims is the most durable sledge hammer in the world, outperforming both wood and fiberglass handled hammers.

The Bash hammer has a steel core design, high-visibility green flat head that stands upright, textured handle for a secure grip, lanyard hole for securing the hammer around your wrist, safety plate that prevents the head from dislodging, and an anti-vibe, ergonomically designed neck.

Wilton is so confident in their sledge hammer being unbreakable, they’ll pay you $1,000 in cash if the handle breaks during normal use within two years after the date of purchase.…

$100-$250, $25-$50, $50-$100, Tools

By Jason Bacchetta on January 27th, 2012

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$40-$160 BUY

Micro Sonic Grenade

It’s a good thing I don’t work in an office with a bunch of co-workers. I’d be that idiot who’s always pulling pranks on people.

If you are that guy and the Laser Airzooka just wasn’t annoying enough, along comes the Micro Sonic Grenade. Set the alarm with a timer of 5, 30, or 60 seconds, throw the grenade at your target and laugh as they’re blasted by a siren of 110-115 decibels, about the loudness of a sandblaster or power saw.

Of course, for you felons and Bond wannabes, this could create an excellent distraction as you make your sly getaway out the backdoor. But before you go and get too excited, keep in mind that it’s still just a $5 toy, not military-grade equipment that we’re talking about here.…

Gear, Under $25

By Jason Bacchetta on January 25th, 2012

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$5 BUY

Level 10 M Mouse

Thermaltake and BMW’s subsidiary DesignWorksUSA come together to give you what could very well be the baddest looking mouse on the planet.

The Level 10 M Mouse features a futuristic, hallowed out frame that allows users to adjust the height and angle of the device. It also has a perforated surface, allowing for better airflow and preventing palms from becoming sweaty. The mouse is likely to target pro gamers when it’s released sometime in the spring, but details such as DPI rating and macro functionality are still unknown.

No word yet on pricing either, but if we had to guess, expect to pay a few hundred. Hey, computer peripherals that look like they’re going to set off some sort of nuclear disaster don’t come cheap.…

Computer Peripherals

By Jason Bacchetta on January 25th, 2012

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$TBA BUY

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