That’s right, with ceramic mighty Aphrodite USB hub on your desktop, your most intimate desires will be fulfilled. Or at least the intimate desires of any gadgets and flash drives you plug into her bust. Boy, that didn’t sound right at all. Or maybe that’s appropriate in this context. Whatever the case, all I can think of now is that SNL technology hump sketch:

Those gadgets must have been connected to the Aphrodite USB hub before they started to get it on. Assuming, that is, that they could have been charged by a bus-powered USB hub like this one.

If you’re ready to make your technology hump, head on over to Fred Flare and grab the Aphrodite USB hub for $46 (USD). Your gadgets will thank you for it.

Since most USB designs are pretty boring, I’d like to see this idea expanded on. Say, one large spaceship with some smaller ones in the docking ports maybe. I’m sure it will become a reality one day.

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The little white pup has an LED heart, and four paws which double as USB 2.0 ports. He doesn’t bark, and is fully housebroken.

Dog people can get their hands on HubDog over at Fredflare for $18 (USD). Cat people, you’ll just have to settle for this. Or this.

This hockey puck shaped USB hub manages to cram in 24 ports by arranging most of its ports in a circle, then stacking ports one on top of the other. And if the 22 ports around the perimeter aren’t enough for you, there are 2 ports on the top for flash drives.

The hub can be connected to a computer – if you’ve got a crap-load of peripherals to connect – or it can be used in standalone mode to charge your gadgets, thanks to an included AC adapter. Each port is over-current protected as well, ensuring each one of your gadgets stays safe and sound, despite being jacked-in along with 23 of its friends.

The 24-port USB hub is available over at ThinkGeek for $49.99 (USD). That’s just over $2 a port! Such a deal.

Designed by Giffin’ Termeer for Kikkerland (and presumably inspired by their earlier Containership Powersupply), the USB Battleship probably isn’t seaworthy, but it is fully capable of connecting your various flash drives and peripherals to your computer.

The USB Battleship is a brand new item, so it’s not yet available for order. That said, you should check back at Kikkerland on a regular basis for more details. I’ve also found that Heliotrope Home already has a product page up, and lists the price at $16.95 (USD).

OK, so maybe it’s a bit overkill for some users, but I just get plain annoyed when I have to plug and unplug peripherals from my USB ports. From printers, cameras, keyboards, to hard drives, almost everything that we have needs to be plugged into a USB port.

Of course, I might not use all of the ports, but I’m pretty sure I could find a use for them all over time. Still, it’s not for everyone. What do you think? Do you need 24 extra USB ports?

It’s available from USB Fever and will set you back $70 (USD).

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This Snoopy Flying Ace USB hub connects up to three of your USB devices while the battling beagle takes on the elusive Red Baron. And this isn’t just one of those boring inanimate USB hubs. When plugged in and switched on, Snoopy’s Sopwith Camel starts rocking back and forth, its propeller spinning in the breeze.

10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or more… Now I can’t get that Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron song out of my head.

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You can get the Snoopy USB hub over at Strapya World for ¥5,280 (appx. $56 USD). Be sure to check out Astronaut Snoopy while you’re there.

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What I don’t get is the location of the ports:

What’s the point of copying an iconic design if it’s not going to be visible when you’re using the gadget? The ports could have been place on the sides, or – oh snap – on top. But I guess that’s why the folks at Brando are rolling in money and I’m just a dumbfounded blogger. Go give them more of your money; the port sells for $12 (USD) at Brando’s online shop.

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And this, I believe, is the palette swap = $$$ formula at work:

The droids are also quite detailed, so I’m thinking these are collectibles with some functionality. Here’s a closer look at the R2D2 hub:

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The R2Q5 and the R2D2 USB hubs are available at GeekStuff4U for about $74 (USD). Giant Artoo not included.

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The hub is available at Gadget 4 all for only $10 USD; the only colors available as of now are white and black. As if it matters.

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If Marvel is the House of Ideas, what does that make Brando? The Arkham Asylum of Ideas? Also, that’s a potato? Is that what we call alien brains now? Potatoes?

The Potato USB 4-port hub sells for $16 at Brando’s online store. If someone in the office is always pestering you, buy a potato hub and plug it in to your computer the next time he comes around. I assure you, no one will talk to you again. Even your gadgets will ostracize you. You’ll probably be fired.

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It’s just wrong. Like a Bumblebee that transforms into a plane. Or an Optimus Prime that transforms into a gorilla. Oh wait.

Meh. It’s okay I guess, since it’s doubly geeky. But I can’t believe it’s a PC. /runs

You can preorder a Blaster 4-port USB hub at Big Bad Toy Store for $60 USD; shipping starts September this year.

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As you can see, you can connect this multi-ported monstrosity to 2 computers, but they can only access the hub one at a time. Since it’s so huge, it’s understandable that it needs to be plugged to work. You can order one (it’s a 16-in-1, really) at Geek Stuff 4 U for $105 USD. I heard that if you daisy chain these beasts, the explosion that ensues will create anti-matter.

These USB hubs from Systown bear more than a passing resemblance to LEGO blocks.

Perfect for connecting your LEGO flash drive and LEGO MP3 player to your LEGO Mac Mini, these hubs add 3 extra ports anywhere you need ‘em. That is, of course if that anywhere happens to be in Korea, which is currently the only place I can find these for sale. Available from DCX for 15,920 KRW (appx. $12 USD).

Perhaps Neko the USB hub cat ($19.50 USD) will tickle your (cat) fancy. Just plug Neko into your computer’s USB port, and the little kitty provides 4 extra ports for connecting devices to your Windows, Mac or Linux PC. There’s three ports on his back, and another one in his mouse-hole.

Now I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve never seen a blue, silver, pink or aqua colored cat in my lifetime. I guess I’ll just chock it up to artistic license. Or cats dipped in paint.

While I think Neko is pretty cute in these pictures, I’m not sure how darling he’d look with a bunch of wires jabbed into his spine and mouth. I think it might look a bit like cat torture – or something out of a Trent Reznor video – but that’s just me.  Maybe Neko would be better off just sitting on your desk without any devices connected.

And remember, help control the desktop animal population – have your USB pet spayed or neutered.

I may laugh now, but the next time I need to tape something down while simultaneously looking for a place to charge my iPod, I’m going to think of this thing. It’s perfect for people with small desks, or for people like me who just have a lot of stuff taking up all that pesky room on their desks. Also for people who like to collect unusual things, but that goes without saying.

The best part? It’s only $9. That’s not a bad price just for the four-slot USB hub, and as this thing is made to fit any ol’ standard roll of tape, you may never run out again… so long as you remember to refill it.

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In Japan, these fellows are well-known figures from the Kinnikuman manga. Elsewhere, they would probably be more recognizable if they were made of rubbery pink PVC (or NES-era pixels).

They look like flash drives, yes? No, that would be useful, and we can’t have that. Instead, these guys exist only to hump your actual USB devices into oblivion. Alternatively, if you’re looking for any excuse to put off doing anything productive while sitting at your computer, you can stage tiny, awkwardly-positioned wrestling matches.

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This gadget reminds me of those toys that have colored blocks of wood connected by fabric straps, that can go either direction. You’ll get 4 USB 2.0 ports at your disposal, and can use it with a Mac or PC. I think it would make the perfect gift for all those fidgety peripheral-lovers in your life!

You can pick one up at Perpetual Kid for the $12.99- not bad for four ports and a cheap thrill!

The 4-port USB 2.0 hub may look exactly like an old school cassette tape, but I can pretty much assure you that you’ll wreck your tape player if you attempt to pop this thing in and listen to it. I can only imagine the horrific screeching sound that would come out of my speakers when I press play. Of course, assuming that you actually follow the instructions and use it as a proper USB hub, it should be much more benign.

It’ll look really great sandwiched between your old Steve Miller Band, Boston and Foreigner tapes that I’m sure you still have lying next to your Walkman. You can get your hands on the USB cassette tape USB hub at UK gadget shop I Want One of Those for £12.99 (appx. $24 USD).

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You can twist each port up to 270 degrees, although off the top of my head I can’t think of why I would need to do that. I mean, it’s pretty cool and all, and it’s a fun way to anthropomorphize your USB action, but I’m not sure if it’s strictly necessary in terms of functionality. The hub folds up into a nice, neat square when not in twist mode, sort of like a super lame Transformer (Nightbeat, anyone?)

Also, it seems unnecessarily HUGE. You can get one here for $12.

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