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usb memory bomb: weapon of mass storage

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USB Memory Bomb by Joel Escalona

While it might not be the most convenient USB drive to carry around in your pocket, this bomb-shaped memory device is sure to draw stares sitting on your desk.

Designed by Mexico City industrial designer Joel Escalona, the USB bomb should keep your data safe, since its design is likely to deter to anybody who might have thoughts of stealing it, lest they might get blown to smithereens…

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March 14th, 2008 8 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

this clock is dyn-o-mite!

filed under: strange and wonderful | timepieces

Tick Tock Timebomb Clock by Regelman

Remember how the Mooninites from ATHF caused such a stir in Boston earlier this year? Can you imagine what those government fearmongers would do if they saw one of these clocks sitting on a shelf somewhere?

Designed by artist Mark A…

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December 10th, 2007 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

exploding piggy bank sends coins flying

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Exploding Piggy Bank from Takara Tomy

Put your cash in this bomb-shaped piggy bank and if you’re not a good saver, you’ll be punished. The electronic piggy bank waits for you to add coins too it every day. If you’re not consistent, it’ll explode, sending coins all over your desktop…

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November 8th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

fake bomb in a box: taking things too far?

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Fake Bomb Suitcase

This is really not a good idea, given the world we live in today. But leave it to the wacky gadget makers in Japan to release it anyway.

The ridiculous President Briefcase is just a gag product, but if you happen to leave it ANYWHERE, you’re likely to stir up a bigger scare than the Aqua Teen Hunger Force prank did in Boston earlier this year…

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July 31st, 2007 4 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

dangerbomb: wake up or else

filed under: just plain fun | timepieces

DangerBomb Alarm Clock

Bring out your inner Jack Bauer with this alarm clock import from Japan. Once the DangerBomb’s alarm goes off, you’ll need to quickly disconnect one of three color-coded wires to prevent the DangerBomb from “exploding.”

To keep you on your toes, the alarm will pick a random color coded wire that must be detached within a pre-set amount of time…

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February 13th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

aqua teen hunger force bomb for sale on ebay

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ATHF Bomb Scare LED

One of the top news stories of the last 24 hours was a bomb scare set off in Boston because of a guerilla marketing campaign for the Adult Swim show, Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Mysterious LED devices featuring the ATHF characters “Ignignokt” and “Err” (flipping the bird) we placed around the city, sending the city into a panic…

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February 1st, 2007 6 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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