Vintage Motorcycle Lamp

Many people enjoy owning things that have a story to tell. They enjoy speculating what happened to them in their past life. How did that chair get that scratch? Where did my table come from? These lamps give you a story to tell.

Made with the retired spring, shock absorber, brake rotor and transmission gear of a vintage motorcycle, these lamps all have memories to tell you about. They carry some of the scratches and dings of their past adventures, and make wonderful conversation pieces. Since they’re made from available parts, each lamp is truly unique, as are the stories it can tell you.

Each stands about 18 inches high, and have a 12 inch base. Shade not included.

$100-$250, Furniture

By Brandon Stanfill on January 17th, 2011

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$150 BUY

Sony 3D Bloggie HD Camera

If you took one thing away from Sony’s presence at CES 2011, it was “3D” Apparently, there are no other innovations right now other than 3D. I wouldn’t be surprised if Terms of Endearment 3 was filmed in 3D.

Sony has updated their popular Bloggie handheld camcorder to record video in high-definition 1080p 3D, making it the cheapest video camera to record in three dimensions on the market. Of course, you’ll still need a 3D television and compatible HDMI cable to view your footage, but if you’re buying the new Bloggie anyway, you probably already know that.

Other features include face-detection (2D only), SteadyShot image-stabilization and a 5-megapixel still image lens, among other things.

At $250, this is still a solid camcorder, even if you don’t have a 3D TV. I just wish Sony would change the name – “Bloggie” is so 2001.

$100-$250, $250-$500, Digital Camcorders

By Harry Marks on January 13th, 2011

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$250 BUY

Nike Lunar Control Golf Shoes

“Golf” and “bad-ass” are not typically two terms that you will hear in the same sentence, but that’s probably because you’ve never heard of the Nike Lunar Control Golf Shoes from the Swish. After sales tax is factored in, you’ll probably drop a couple of bills on these, but they come with a two-year warranty on the waterproof claims, which means you can go wading in the pond for all those misplaced shots without even taking off your shoes.

The Lunar Control Golf Shoes from Nike dropped on Jan. 1, launching a great start to the New Year, made even better by the fact that these things can pull off the waterproof claims with premium leather and the company’s new Flywire technology that combines stability with a lightweight feel that will not slow you down while venturing from hole to hole. It may be too damn cold to shoot nine where we are this holiday season, but those of you in the warmer parts of the world can certainly benefit from a pair of these.

$100-$250, Sport

By Aric Mitchell on January 5th, 2011

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$190 BUY

Seagate FreeAgent Go Ultra-Portable Drive

How many of us continue to put off backing up our computers? Family photos, music, movies, reports for work/school… all ready to vaporize in seconds. And only when that actually happens do we procrastinators start shopping for an external hard drive.

Thanks to the Seagate FreeAgent Go Ultra-Portable Drive with auto backup, encryption technology, and easy synchronization, there’s really no excuse to be had. And while 3 TB desk drives are great for the ridiculous amount of space they offer, sometimes we need something that we can easily take with us.

Well, the FreeAgent Go is the thinnest portable drive available and comes equipped with anywhere from 250 GB to 1 TB of space. There are also four colors to choose from: royal blue, ruby red, tuxdeo black, and titanium silver.

Sleek, stylish, simple.

$100-$250, $50-$100, Computer Peripherals

By Jason Bacchetta on January 3rd, 2011

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$56-$150 BUY

VoicePrints Art

If you’ve been looking for a work of art that’s truly personal, how about your own voice? VoicePrints has developed a way to image the human voice and turn them into beautiful paintings. Any phrase you want to say, from a personal “I love you,” to your wedding vows, to a special joke only the two of you understand, can be kept forever as a truly personal work of art.

Anything from a baby’s first words, to a graduation speech, to even the sounds of a beloved pet can be kept forever. Instead of keeping valuable words stuck in a memory book or collecting dust on a DVD shelf, why not let everybody see them? Words are our way to communicate with the world, they deserve to be shared. These paintings give your words the credit they deserve.

$100-$250, $250-$500, $500-$1,000, Art & Decor

By Brandon Stanfill on January 2nd, 2011

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$120-$560 BUY

Sieveking Sound Omega Headphone Stand

I don’t know who would spend $180 on a wooden headphone stand, but it’s most likely the same person who’d spend $800 on a new set of earbuds.

Chances are if you’ve purchased high-end headphones, you’re going to want a high-end stand to both display and maintain them. The Sieveking Omega headphone stands are made from a single piece of wood and hold those expensive over-the-ear headphones so they don’t end up on the floor or get bent out of shape.

Available in walnut, maple, cherry and zebrano woods, the German-built Omegas provide even pressure for the ear pads and won’t stretch out the bands, making sure your headphones keep their shape at all times. And for $180 pieces of wood, they better.

$100-$250, Headphones

By Harry Marks on January 2nd, 2011

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$180 BUY

Tonino Lamborghini Garden Tools

Tonino Lamborghini Garden Tools are for those of us who’ve always wanted to own a Lamborghini, but are smart (or poor) enough to know that it’s never going to happen. That’s okay. Instead of buying a car that costs as much as your house, you can now fork over a few hundred dollars and fire your yard guy. (Hey, times are tough, we’ve all gotta cut back somewhere.)

With Tonino Lamborghini Garden Tools, you can choose between the edger, chainsaw, shrub shears, grass trimmer, or hedge trimmer. These items are a perfect complement to your World War II-era Lamborghini tractor, which coincidentally, is the last time the company tried putting its name on an outdoor grass care product, and we’re sure you still have one. If not, then it may be time to start anew with this rather crafty collection. Who knows, if you start taking baby steps, you may one day own a real Lamborghini. If you already have one, then why do you even need tools?

$100-$250, Tools

By Aric Mitchell on December 15th, 2010

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$100+ BUY

Beat Poet Concrete Rings

There are lots of materials we have made into fashion choices. Cotton, leather, silk, wool. Heck, we even use silver, gold, titanium, and steel in jewelry making. But of all the materials in the world, concrete definitely would have been voted “Least Likely to be Made a Fashion Statement.”

Until now.

Beat Poet has created a way or people to wear concrete that doesn’t involve getting on the bad side of the mob. These rings are made by casting cement onto stainless steel bands. They come in eight styles and two colors (black and natural gray) but with time, the rings will become personalized due to the concrete wearing away and changing colors.

For a truly personal ring, give these a go.

$100-$250, Jewelry

By Brandon Stanfill on December 2nd, 2010

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$195 BUY

Baxter Blue Steel “Not a Replica” Straight Razor

If you want a close, precise shave, you head for a straight razor. No question. It’s a lost art that requires a capable tool. The Baxter Blue Steel “Not a Replica” straight razor is such a tool..and it isn’t all just good looks.

With a matte black styling reminiscent of firearms, the Blue Steel looks like something out of the old west. The razor is predominantly hand-crafted in Michigan from Hart Steel – a metal that provides an extremely sharp, long-lasting edge for an impeccable shave.

To top it off, the Blue Steel can be purchased with a genuine Shell Cordovan leather sleeve, which is a type of hide taken from a specific part of the horse that’s tanned and polished. The whole package is a work of art, which is fitting for the Jackson Pollock-esque stubble beneath your chin.

$100-$250, $250-$500, Shaving

By Harry Marks on November 23rd, 2010

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$240-$325 BUY

Jabra Stone2

Jabra’s got a funny little number on their hands with the Stone2 Bluetooth headset. Rather than stick out of your ear, making you look like some half-human, half-robot tool in a power tie, the Stone2 wraps around your ear for a cleaner, more elegant look.

Featuring a portable power charger that allows you to charge the headset up to three times on the go in about 20 minutes, Jabra seems to understand the necessity of having an earpiece that’s always ready when you are. Expect to get up to 10 hours of talk time on a headset that comes with built-in dual microphones to eliminate background noise and bring your voice to the forefront.

Who knew such style and grace could come from something designed to make businessmen look like complete assclowns?

$100-$250, Gear

By Harry Marks on November 15th, 2010

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$130 BUY

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