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Here’s a new take on the eco-friendly squeezing and cranking for power that we’ve seen with so many flashlights lately.

You might remember that we had a post about the Eco-Friendly Pig LED Flashlight a couple of months ago. Now there’s a rat version available as well.

It turns out the the Darth Vader EVA Lamp wasn’t the only product where they have used Mr. Dark Side himself to create a light source.

Remember that fun little battery lamp from Suck UK? Here’s kind of the same idea, but using a 9-volt battery to create a flashlight.

This LED light is small enough to sit in your car’s cigarette lighter, charging off the electrical system to provide a soft blue glowing light.

The Keyring Mini Torch IV ($3) from Gadget.brando is a follow-up on previous versions of this handy little LED flashlight.

Not that long ago we covered the Pig LED Flashlight, and here we have yet another light source designed like an animal from the Chinese horoscope.

There’s no stopping the steady flow of hand-crank powered gadgets. And why would anyone want to stop that, it’s fun and good for the environment. The product name of the Wind-Up Keychain LED Torch ($8) pretty much says what it’s all about. Unfortunately, there’s no information about how many minutes of power XX minutes of [...]

When we saw the Orla Kiely radio, who would have thought it would only take another month until the next hand-crank powered radio with a built-in flashlight should show up? The battery-free and eco-friendly Fun Radio-Nightlight ($30) comes with AM/FM radio, flashlight, and a light cap to create a soft bright nightlight. 1 minute of [...]

The Dynamo Flashlight ($16) is a cute little light source in the shape of pig, small enough to carry with you at all times. No need to worry about running out of batteries either – simply squeeze the lever on the side and pump for 20 seconds to receive 8 minutes worth of light. Dynamo [...]

The top part of the Mr. Flexx Utility Flashlight ($10) is flexible and bends into just about any position. The wide, stable and magnetic base keeps it upright on any flat surface and attachable to any magnetic surface. (Via I New Idea Homepage)

Crickett is a brand new product from Rocco Originals, a Texas based a manufacturer and distributor of eyewear. The 3-in-1 product features a LED flashlight and reading light combo with a pair of reading glasses hidden in the concealed compartment at the base.