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Jan30

M&M Sorter Kit

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A machine that will separate different colored M&M's into separate containers.
Jan26

Leash w/ siren

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This leash contains a siren that will sound when your dog pulls too hard. The noise will surprise him/her and teach them to walk in a disciplined manner.
(?/ Yume-Mitsuke-Tai: Approx. $40.00)
Jan26

Pen that can be used to identify counterfeit bills : Judgeman

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Draw with this pen on normal paper currency (yen) and the ink will disappear. However, if the bill was made with a color copier or computer printer it will show up grey.
(image-factory.co.jp: Approx. $5.00)
Jan25

Wind-able Frying Pan : Scroll Pan

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This frying pan can be wound up into an easy-to-store compact shape. Perfect for small kitchens.
Jan23

Stonehenge Pocket Watch

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One side works like a sundial, the other is a normal pocket watch. Now you can learn how accurate Stonehenge was as a time-piece.
Jan20

Gearshift Toilet Plunger

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A plunger designed to look like the gear shift of a car.
(?/ drivewerks.com: $24.95)
Jan19

Water-proof matches

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Even if they get wet, just dry them and they will catch fire, as normal.
(?/ match collections catalog shop: Approx. $5.00)
Jan18

Matreshka Theremin: Matryomin

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This Russian Matreshka doll is also a theremin.
(mandarinelectron.com: Approx. $344.00)
Jan17

Tissue Ring

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Remove a set of tissues from the box and place them under this ring. Now your tissues will take on a stylish shape.
(Vessel: Approx. $30.00)
Jan17

Mail-able Scroll : Makimono Letter

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Attach a 140 yen stamp to this scroll and it can be processed and mailed by the post office.
(?/ livedoor depart: Approx. $8.40)
Jan16

New army gloves : Shin Nihon Gunte

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In addition to their original design, these gloves also feature non-slip protection.
(?/ interia e-goods: Approx. $5.00)
Jan15

Leg-stretcher II

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Use this simple device to increase your flexibility.
(?/ body maker: Approx. $20.00)
Jan14

GOLDFISH RACETRACK

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Its shape looks like 8 from the above. Goldfish don't have to double back and can swim infinitely.
Jan13

Bag that looks like it has a gun inside : Guardian Angel

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A bag with a built-in bulge shaped like a gun. Carry it with you for self-protection.
(vliegervandam.com: Approx. $270.00)
Jan11

Walking Sleeping Bag

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A sleeping bag with two legs, allowing you to walk.
(?/ via kenbotekina blog/ cataloghouse.co.jp: Approx. $430.00)
Jan10

Talking in the water : Water Talkies

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A megaphone-like device that allows you to hold conversations under water. Works at distances up to 15 feet.
(?/ smarthome.com: $11.99 including 2 units)
Jan09

Notebook with easy to turn pages : Paracuruno

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The pages of this notebook are cut diagonally, making them easy to turn.
(kokuyo.co.jp: 80 sheets Approx. $5.00)
Jan08

Single Sheet Cutter

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Run this paper cutter over a stack of bound paper and it will cut only the top page. Perfect for newspapers and magazines.
(?/ levenger.com: $7.95 including 2 units)
Jan06

Yon-sama Socks

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Socks with the face of Korean soap-opera star Pe Yon Joon. The words "Yon-Sama" are written on them in Japanese.
(?/ via asahi.com: Approx. $1.00)
Jan05

Thing in a Bag Toy for Cats

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Just sitch it on, a rustle comes out from the bag and move. Cat will like it.
(?/ petcarecentral.com: $8.42)
Jan03

Framed Gumball Machine

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A gumball machine inside a wall frame. It's a candy dispenser and a decoration.
(?/ spilsbury.com: $9.88)
Jan02

Osaka-ben Bible

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The Bible translated into Osaka Japanese.
(data-house/ 7andy: Approx. $16.00)
Jan01

Vermont Weather Stick

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A stick that responds to atmospheric pressure and can be used to predict the weather. When the stick points upwards the weather will be good, when it points downward the weather will be bad.
Jan01

Mechanical Wine Cellar : Angelshare WA-1

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An all purpose mechanical wine-cellar. It can store at wine at temperatures of 12, 14, or 16 degrees Celsius. It will also maintain a humidity of over 65% to prevent oxidation and cork shrinkage.
(deviceSTYLE/ Tenjin best: Approx. $310.00)




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