Disney/Pixar's latest masterpiece is now available to own. WALL-E ($15-$25) tells the fantastic story of the last robot left on earth, his love for another bot, and his journey to save the humans from garbage and their own fat asses. Bonus features include the awesome animated short film BURN-E, making-of featurettes, deleted scenes, and an excellent documentary entitled The Pixar Story.
Embrace your inner woodsman with Paul Frank's Lumberjack Underwear ($14-$18). Made of soft red plaid stretch jersey, the logtastic underwear is available as briefs or boxer-briefs.
With the MLB on hiatus until next Spring, get your fix of America's pastime with Bergino Baseballs ($20-$25). These handmade, professional quality balls come in a variety of styles, including suede, embroidered, or with prints such as the City Map collection. Each ball includes clear cylinder packaging, keeping your unique collectible looking great.
Bring home one of the funniest uncut movies of the year with Tropic Thunder – Unrated Director’s Cut ($23). This two-disc set includes the full spoof-tacular film with terrific performances by Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, and a surprisingly great Tom Cruise, along with several featurettes, the requisite deleted and extended scenes, an alternate ending, and more.
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Get away from it all (and be ready for your impending eviction) with your very own Tepee ($2,200). Created by Dave Ellis for Design Within Reach, this 15' tall by 12' around tepee is made from tightly woven Army Duck canvas with a Sunforger baked-in process to make the canvas mildew and flame resistant as well as water repellent. It's also got a sewn-in floor liner, proper ventilation, reinforced stress points, and Montana pine poles.
In need of some extra juice for your iPhone 3G? The Incase Power Slider ($100) is by far the best solution we've seen for doubling the iPhone's battery life. This hardshell case features an integrated low profile lithium-ion polymer battery and an optimized power management system that together provide a continuous charge to the iPhone's battery. The Power Slider also has sync and charge capabilities and a 5-light LED battery gauge.
As gorgeous as it is powerful, Bang & Olufsen's new BeoSound 5 ($TBA) looks to merge mainstream media management with high-end style. The system, which is controlled via a 10.4-inch LCD screen and attached control column, offers features such as 500GB of storage, HDMI output, wide format support, and Microsoft XP embedded. Simply stunning.
Gaze at the beautiful horribleness that is the Flight 704 T-Shirt ($13). Printed on an asphalt American Apparel shirt, this all-over tee evokes just enough tragedy and just enough J.J. Abrams to make it worth ordering. [Thanks, Chris]
Need EXTREME resolution? Then check out the new line of RED Modular Cameras ($2,500 - $55,000; 2009-2010). Designed to let you choose a "brain" ranging from 3K to 28K in resolution and then add modules to create the ideal setup for you, these cameras take both video and stills, with modules for Canon and Nikon lens mounts, 1080p monitoring, inputs/ouputs, remote control, and more. In case you were wondering about that 28K thing above, that's 261 Megapixels in camera-speak, 28000 x 9334, or resolution so intense that it requires caps and italics to properly convey the severity.
If Ford's standard-issue F-150 just isn't manly enough for you, take a gander at the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor ($TBA). This high-performance off-road terror packs a 5.4L Triton V8 making 320 hp, a completely redesigned front suspension with shocks from Fox Racing, a unique grill, a body that's seven inches wider than a stock F-150, BFGoodrich All-Terrain TA/KO 315/70-17 tires, optional graphics, and more.
Ever wish you could design your very own Muppet? Well, now you can with the Muppet Whatnot Puppet ($90). Using an online tool, you can pick your Muppet's body color, eyes, nose, hair, and outfit. Custom made, each Whatnot is a hand and rod puppet, just like the real thing, standing 16 inches tall and packed in its own clear drawstring backpack for easy portability. Funny voices, elaborate sets, and banana cream pies not included. [Thanks, Myra]
Go vintage with Jansport's Heritage Collection. Choose from the Jansport 767 Burhorn Backpack ($170), first released in 1980; the Jansport Nomad Backpack ($60), also first released in 1980; and the Jansport Snoqualmie Duffle ($195), first released in 1979. All are true to the originals and feature tough construction with loads of room.
Thinking of jumping the Windows ship to climb aboard the Apple express? Then do yourself a favor and grab Belkin's new Switch-to-Mac Cable ($50). This simple USB 2.0 cable includes a Migration Assistant to automatically move files and settings from default PC folders and applications to default Mac folders and applications, giving you a summary of transferred content. Compatible with Windows XP or Vista and Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5, it's a hassle-free way to jump-start your switch.
How many times have you stared up at your wall-mounted clock, only to realize that its batteries died weeks ago? Avoid that problem permanently with the Solar Clock (£25, roughly $37). This stylish analog clock is powered by large solar panels mounted right on the front, complementing the modern design. Hang it on the wall with the long hands, or place it on your desk using the short hand set — how you use it is up to you. [via]
Celebrate a half-century of everyone's favorite building toy with 50 Years of the LEGO Brick ($45). This 63-page book chronicles the history of the LEGO brick, from its early beginnings in Denmark to present day. It includes a copy of the 1958 LEGO brick patent, historic photos, removable reprints of classic LEGO catalogs and promotional materials, and more. [via]
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