House Kit Pro
A precise & detailed home model kit. Build your own house.
(koeido.org/ Tokyu Hands Esaka brunch: Approx. $52.50)
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Dec31
Dec30
Soap that grows fur
This soap is specially designed for 2005, the year of the Chicken according to the Chinese Astrological Cycle. After 2 or 3 days of use, the chick will sprout hair and become a full-grown hen.
(?/ dankedekirei: Approx. $4.00)
Dec28
Swinging Flower Vase
A flower vase with an egg shaped base. Relax to its gentle, rocking motions. There's never been a flower vase like it.
(?/ arenot.com: Approx. $8.40)
Dec28
Ski Mask
The original ski mask, introduced in 1965 by the Magazine "McCall's Needlework & Crafts"
(?/ via swapatorium.blogspot.com)
Dec26
Nintendo-shaped Tissue Box
A tissue box shaped like the original Nintendo. Available in both round button and triangular button varieties.
(banpresto.co.jp/ via ITmedia)
Dec26
Record-shaped Bowl : Record Bowl
We took old unneeded records and turned them into cooking bowls. Choose from "Essentials," "70's/80's Pop," "Country," "Crooners," and "Divas".
(?/ modernartisans.com: $25.99)
Dec25
Teddy Bear chair
A chair made by packing together several teddy bears.
(Estudio Campana (brazile)/ mossonline.com: $11,350)
Dec24
Device that separates and wraps coins : Blue Power Wrapper Bank
Put your spare change inside the machine and it will display a total, separate the coins by type and even wrap them for you.
(?/ spilsbury.com: $19.88)
Dec22
Magnet Tape
One side is adhesive, the other is magnetic. Both sides have the look and feel of tape but it can be used like a normal magnet.
(Xyron/ iro kobo voice: Approx. $10.00)
Dec21
Dec19
Predict earthquake : The Earthquake Plant
The leaves of this plant will open and close when it senses vibrations. Research found that it would exhibit this reaction the day before an earthquake and could thus be used as a predictor.
(?/ nikkoseed.co.jp: Approx. $10.00)
Dec18
Home UFO Catcher : Candy Grabber
A miniature UFO Catcher for your home. It won't move without money so you can also use it as a piggy bank.
(?/ gadgetbabe.com: $49.95)
Dec17
Cups that can hold cookies : DUNK MUG
This mug has an opening in the bottom where you can place cookies inside.
(?/ mochahome.com: Approx. $26.00)
Dec15
Dec15
Origami Calendar
A calendar with removable pages made of origami. Express your craft making instincts once a day.
(?/ assiston.co.jp: Approx. $30.00)
Dec14
Dec12
Ready-to-assemble Outdoor Bath
An outdoor bath that can be assembled and operated anywhere you like in just 10 minutes. The water is heated by a wood burning stove, so no electricity is required.
(?/ auberucraft: Approx. $1000.00)
Dec12
Floatable Tatami, provision for being flooded
This tatami will prevent furnitures from getting wet because the under side of tatami is created by styrol. You just need to set your furnitures on this tatami.
(fj-i.co.jp/ via Yahoo!news)
Dec10
Inflatable flower vase : Hope Forever Blossoming
A small vinyl bag that, when filled with water, will take on the shape of a flower vase. Inflatable, so it won't take up valuable space when not being used.
Dec09
Radio controlled car that breaks when crashed
Crash this radio controlled car and the door and other parts will dent, like in a real accident. Easily reset-able.
(?/ hk-cn.com)
Dec08
Create your own zip-able handbag : ENDLESS BAG
These four parts combine to form a zip-able handbag. Fully customizable; attach and remove parts to create a handbag of various lengths, colors, and design.
(sacrasac.com: Approx. $42.00-)
Dec07
Talking Tape
Insert the tape into a paper cup, scratch it and it will produce a voice. You can modify the pitch based on where you scratch.
(?/ 12rikachan.com: Approx. $31.00)
Dec05
Helmet with a wind-powered generator
A helmet equipped with a wind powered generator. Can be used with a buzzer or LED light. Perfect for teaching children about electricity.
(?/ 12rikachan.com: Approx. $609.00)
Dec05
Environment Friendly Cell Phone
This cell-phone is designed to be bio-degradable. When you are finished using it, bury it in soil and the shell will disintegrate. A flower seed is hidden inside. Water it and watch it grow.
(warwick.ac.uk/ via ITmedia)
Dec02
Automated Dog Toy : GoDogGo
Set the distance and rate of fire and this machine will throw balls for your dog to chase.
(buygodoggo.com: $149.95)