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Messograf Caliper Pen

Ryan Cooper — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:37:13 +0000

Why just use a pen for writing, when it it be a multi-function tool? This Messograf Caliper Pen servers several purposes. First, it s a retractable ballpoint pen, and a damn cool looking one at that. Second, it is a Vernier caliper that can be used to very precisely measure objects up to 4″ long. [...]

R/C Porsche 356 with Lights and Sound Effects

Robert Birming — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 12:15:53 +0000

This beautiful radio-controlled car is a highly detailed 1:18 scale replica of the coupe model from the classic Porsche 356 series, which was the first production line of cars from the well-known German automotive manufacturer. Start your Porsche with the remote control: Switch on the front and rear lamps, set the blinker and sound the [...]

Desktop R/C Tank

Robert Birming — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:55:29 +0000

These radio-controlled mini tanks – a camouflage model and a gray one – are designed to look like the Tiger I battle tank that were used by the Germans during World War II. You can control it in your hand and play with each others in your desktop. The full-set package comes with barriers to [...]

16GB USB Drive Bottle Opener

Robert Birming — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:51:42 +0000

This is not the first USB bottle opener available, last year this 1GB model from Popdrive was released. But the advantage with the new stylish combo from TrekStor is that it’s available in sizes ranging from 1GB up to 16GB. The German TrekStor USB drive bottle opener features a brushed aluminum finish and data transfer [...]

Digital Rolleiflex Mini Camera

Robert Birming — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:25:42 +0000

The 5-megapixel retro style Rolleiflex digital mini camera is a modern take on its 1920s namesake, developed by the German Rollei company. A 5 Mega Pixel camera with autofocus technology, the Rollei Mini allows you to shoot from a distance of 4 inches to infinity, saving each image to a Mini SD Card. Still the [...]

Handcrafted Wooden USB Drives

Robert Birming — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:12:41 +0000

These beautiful wooden USB flash drives have been created by the German craftsman Markus Bischof of Thalbach Design Manufaktur. They are made from extremely old wood and veneers and there are several colors to chose from. Prices range from $70 (1GB) to $140 (4GB). Depending on the material used, each stick means about 2-3 hours [...]

Levitating Illuminating LED Photo Frame

Robert Birming — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:46:05 +0000

Remember this multicolored LED photo frame? Well, it just got twice as fun. The design of the latest model has gone from arch to oval. Two electronic magnets, one in the foot and one at the top, controls the distance between the black/chrome outside border and the photo frame. A standard magnet makes sure the [...]

Supratherm – Beautiful Glass Radiator

Robert Birming — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:41:01 +0000

The German Sprinz company has come up with a nice modern solution if you want to heat up a room in a beautiful and simple way. Supratherm is a free-standing glass radiator for which you can choose different themes for the panel, like the fireplace-inspired one shown above. The radiator is available in many different [...]

Triops Digital Camera: Throw to Shoot

Robert Birming — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:14:24 +0000

The German designer Franziska Faoro is one of the finalists for BraunPrize 2007 with her Triops concept – a robust digital camera equipped with three protected fisheye lenses. The concept triops is a robust digital camera which allows the user to experience new perspectives and perceptions and takes the potential of digital photography to a [...]

Camouflage Toilet Paper

Robert Birming — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:13:04 +0000

Camouflage Toilet Paper imported from Germany. $5.95 a roll. You smell that? Do you smell that? Napalm, son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of napalm in the morning.

Persian Puzzle Rug

Robert Birming — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 21:26:55 +0000

“PuzzlePerser” is a Persian inspired line of rugs created by the German product designer Katrin Sonnleitner. Featured here is the classic version, using nine different colors to create the beautiful and playful pattern. There is also a black and white PuzzlePersianBW, and the PuzzleGreen in four different shades of green. The puzzle pieces used for [...]

Levitating Multicolored LED Photo Frame

Robert Birming — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:02:04 +0000

Remember the Illuminating Levitating Earth Globe? From the same German company comes this electromagnetic photo frame. Two electronic magnets, one in the foot and one at the top, controls the distance between the black/chrome arch and the frame. A standard magnet makes sure the frame stays when the 220V for the electromagnets is shut off. [...]

Sheep Stool

Robert Birming — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:44:28 +0000

The gorgeous line of Sheep Stools are designed by designer Hanns-Peter Krafft for the German manufacturer Meier. Real sheep-skin over a body of jute skin filled with wood shavings (hardened with glue), with head and legs in solid wood. Ears are made of leather. The Sheep Stool is available in three different models: Small, looking [...]

Edward Scissors

Robert Birming — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:26:37 +0000

These sharp and sharp looking Edward Scissors ($11) pair of scissors come with their own clever stand – serving as a nice decoration and making it easy to find your cutting tool when needed. Made out stainless steel and manufactured in Germany.