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mystical fire powder: for people who hate red flame

filed under: just plain fun

Colored Fire Powder

Winter is just around the corner - in places that get winter - so I’m sure that fireplaces and bonfires are being fired up everywhere. Wherever winter comes. So with all the fire some people see, I can understand why some of you might be tired of plain old red flame. You might be thinking,”Is there something out there that could spice up my boring old flame?..

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December 2nd, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

fire extinguisher speakers are hot, hot, hot

filed under: audio | hacks-mods

These candy apple red cylinders started out life innocently enough as a couple of fire extinguishers. But after they ran out of foam, they got a second life as a pair of speakers…

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October 30th, 2008 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

torch flashlight so hot you could fry an egg on it

filed under: gadgets | strange and wonderful

Torch Flashlight by Wicked Lasers

How many times have you pulled the flashlight out of your utility drawer only to find out it can barely light up 2 feet in front of your face? This insanely bright flashlight certainly doesn’t have that problem.

As a matter of fact, the Torch flashlight is so intense that it generates sufficient heat to fry an egg before you can say “Egg McMuffin” ten times fast…

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August 8th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

a fire breathing, car killing robot of your very own

filed under: robotics | strange and wonderful

Robosaurus Eats Car

Remember the Robosaurus? Let me refresh your memory. The gigantic robotic dinosaur looks like a metal, fire-breathing Tyrannosaurus Rex, and might be just about as fierce. Capable of picking up cars, then crushing them with its razor-sharp jaws, I certainly wouldn’t want to run into one in a back alley.

So it’s with much glee that I report that the Robosaurus is up for auction…

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January 8th, 2008 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

ipod catches fire

filed under: just plain fun | media players

iyule

For those of us in Northern climates, there’s not much worse than standing outside waiting for the bus in the freezing cold. Sometimes your coat, scarf and gloves just aren’t enough to keep you warm. So I’m pleased to tell you about the latest in portable fireplace technology, the iYule…

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November 27th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

stainless fireplace adds drama without construction

filed under: design

Blomus Chimo Standalone Fireplace

One of the latest trends in the interior design world is fireplaces which use modern ethanol-based fuels. While they don’t give off a tremendous amount of heat, they look amazing, are virtually odorless, and don’t require external ventilation. The latest standalone fireplace from Blomus really caught my eye…

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October 7th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

flash drive / lighter combo: why is my pc on fire?

filed under: gadgets | strange and wonderful

Memlite USB Flash Drive Lighters

Every time I think I’ve seen every possible USB flash memory gimmick, another one comes along and does something I never thought was necessary. This flash drive not only stores your precious files, it’s got a built-in cigarette lighter.

I’m not convinced that a device filled with lighter fluid is a good thing to plug into any power source, but that’s just me…

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October 2nd, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

super melty mario

filed under: strange and wonderful | video games

Mario Candle

There’s really not much I can say about this oddity, except that it’s a handmade candle featuring the likeness of Mario, along with what I think are some butterflies and ribbons.

The artist says that the outside won’t burn so you can reuse the candle with a tealight inside…

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September 18th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

this atari joystick is on fire

filed under: design | retro | video games

Atari Joystick Candleholder

This fun and funky candleholder by Mixko is inspired by a timeless classic, the Atari 2600 joystick.

Designers Alex Garnett and Nahoko Koyama are expected to show these at the upcoming ICFF contemporary furnishings show in New York later this week. Pricing and availability hasn’t been announced yet.
[via NOTCOT]

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May 14th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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