C7 Corvette Stingray

UPDATE: Pricing information came down the pike for the seventh generation, 2014 Corvette Stingray today. We originally brought this to you in January when it was all TBA. For your convenience, the details are below. Pricing starts at $51,995 (before the bells and whistles).

The C7 Corvette Stingray marks the triumphant return of one of Chevrolet’s best-loved autos, and frankly, it’s hard to imagine a time when ol’ Sting looked any better than he does now. With 450 horses under the hood and around 450 lb-ft of torque, this incarnation brings with it plenty of power and handling capabilities. It takes less than four seconds to hit 60 miles per hour from a parked position. Without question, the most powerful standard-model Corvette to date.

Not surprisingly, it is also one of the most fuel-efficient renditions the company has ever produced, besting 26 miles per gallon, according to preliminary Chevy estimates, and beating out the C6 with a little room to spare. The C7 also boasts availability for two different exhaust systems, depending on whether you’re the flashy or pleasure-cruise type. (Note: the base system is the quieter of the two.) But really, if you’re going to own one of these, you might as well flash it up!

Cars, Sports Cars

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The Mullet: Hairstyle of the Gods

Coming soon to a trailer park near you! (Actually, it’s already here.)

If you’ve never seen a mullet that you didn’t want to bow down and worship, then Mark Larson and Barney Hoskyns have the book for you. With The Mullet: Hairstyle of the Gods, the pair take a look at some of the most unfortunate choices that mankind has ever made with regard to how they present themselves.

Whole families transcend mortal man and become the stuff of legend, as you can see from the photo above. After you’re done with these 128 pages, you’ll understand what they mean by business in front and party in the back.

Books & Magazines, Under $25

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VHS To DVD Converter

It may be the 21st Century, and we may already have graduated to digital download from Blu-ray and to Blu from DVD, but most of us have a box of old VHS tapes laying around. Anything from old home movies to rare horror flicks that have never seen the light of day on DVD. The only problem is that it’s tough to find a player to use them on anymore.

Unfortunately, tapes deteriorate and unravel and unwind. They’re a less permanent form of media and if they’re the last thing standing between you and your memories, then you’d better act quickly. Enter the VHS to DVD Converter from Hammacher. Pop in your tape and a DVD-R, play, record, and get ready to save the memories.

$250-$500, TV & Video

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Robot Combat League

Leave it to the zany team at Syfy to come up with a living personification of the 1980s classic Robot Jox. In Robot Combat League, steel machine combatants do battle with one another for bragging rights and a shot at the world championship. Compare it to Real Steel, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots-brought-to-life. You name it, and you’re probably right.

The robotic combatants are controlled by human “robo-jockeys.” The series is hosted by WWE wrestler Chris Jericho. It comes on Tuesday nights at 10 pm EST. And if you’re not watching, then don’t show your face around here. (We’re joking about that, but seriously, with names like “Game Over,” “A.X.E.,” “Brimstone,” and “Crash,” how could you not want to see it?

Movies & Shows

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Yamaha SR500 Superbike

Since 1978, the Yamaha SR500 Superbike has been one of the finest pieces of machinery from the legendary manufacturer. Designed by master designer Atsushi Ishiyama, you can no longer find these bikes new — they quit making them in 2008 — but hunting one down has been something of a challenge for collectors.

Boasting a four-stroke 499 cc engine that is air-cooled and features two valves per cylinder with a five-speed transmission, the SR500 has serious get-up-and-go. At a lightweight 350 pounds, it delivers power and performance in an aerodynamic package that’ll take you anywhere you want to go. Unfortunately, you’re going to have to work to find this one, but as you can tell from the images, it’s completely worth it if you do.

Motorcycles

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Mangroomer Electric Back Hair Shaver

The Mangroomer Electric Back Shaver gives you two things that’ll help you take your shirt off in peace without worrying about what she’s going to think of you. Back hair may sound like a trivial problem for a lot of men, but the truth of the matter is, it can be downright unsightly, and a source of major self-consciousness.

Now with an extended arm and plenty of power, you can put the electric back shaver to use and make sure that it’s as smooth back there as she likes it. Now you can go to the beach in peace or answer the door shirtless without freaking people out and shouting “Yeti!” at you.

Grooming

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22 Magnum Black Widow, Venom Laser

Go ahead and make your own day with the .22 Magnum Black Widow with Venom Laser sighting from North American Arms. In all honesty, you’d better make that shot work for you as .22s aren’t the most powerful handguns in the world, but they’ve certainly got stopping power, so you’re not dealing with a pop gun either.

It has a five-shot capacity and a two-inch barrel. As you can see, the laser sight fits on the bottom of the barrel, but if you want to shave about $159 off the purchase price we have listed, the sight is adjustable to ensure you’re shooting on target every time. Perfect for travel, concealed carry, and giving to a female family member for protection.

Weapons

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Ekso Bionics

No person should ever have to suffer the indignity of total helplessness, but unfortunately for millions all over the world, accidents happen and the price is their independence. Ekso Bionics has recognized the need to help paraplegics regain their freedom and mobility and with this wearable exoskeleton, they’re giving paralyzed patients a second chance at standing on their own legs.

The device straps on over the clothing. It’s battery powered to give wearers the proper balance, support and power they need to get around. It weighs around 50 pounds, but the user doesn’t support the weight, so there is never any exhaustion. Fitting takes just 10 minutes to perform, so you or your loved one can be up and moving as quickly as possible. Companies like Ekso are fighting the good fight for accident victims and wounded warriors, and we’re giving them a big thumbs up. So should you!

(Photo comes courtesy of Ekso Bionics.)

Gadgets

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Bosshole: The Game

This one’s for all you hard working men, who have to put up with jackass bosses every soul-sucking workday of the week. We’ve all been there. Some of us have escaped, and we’re pulling for the rest of you. Here to help we’re referring you to Bosshole, an exciting new video game now available for the iPhone (all versions).

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to work through all the different floors at work, defeating middle managers, accomplishing high-risk tasks, all on your way to defeat the evil Bosshole and win your freedom forever. It won’t be easy, but it’s nothing that a little alcohol and fantasy violence can’t help.

Free, Video Games

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Burj al-Arab Tower Tennis Court

Burj al-Arab Tower is home to the highest tennis court in the world, and we think they can make that claim without anyone contesting it. Located in Dubai, the court speaks for itself. We’re not too sure what you would have to do to arrange a game, but we’re pretty sure you may want to pack some skydiving gear and a parachute in case you get carried away chasing those volleys around.

In actuality, this is probably a helipad more than a tennis court, but the pics you see before you were from a press junket a few years ago where Andre Agassi and Roger Federer played against each other for laughs (and publicity). But if it happened once, it can happen again, kids, and everything in life is negotiable.

Real Estate

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