Matches Are So 2000: Mag Fire Metallic Firestarter

Lambert Varias — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:30:00 +0000

Put an end to the frustration of lighting up your grill or starting a bonfire with the Mag Fire firestarter. It’s capable of producing white-hot 3000ºC (5500ºF) sparks, even in humid, stormy or freezing conditions. You can even use it as a flare of sorts to call for help.

This is something that all Swiss army knives should have. You can buy a Mag Fire at Gadgetshop for £9 (approx. $15 USD); each unit is good for up to 3000 strikes. Definitely something to be kept out of children’s reach.

[via Gadget Blog]

LED Candles React to Wind Just Like the Real Deal

Technabob — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:30:09 +0000

These minimal LED lights are designed to act like a real candle by flickering in the wind, and automatically turning off when you blow on them.

The clever design even includes a giant “matchstick” which turns the candle on when struck against the side of the tubular silicon fixture. Each candle comes with its own charging base which can provide up to 8 hours on a single charge. They also come with a wall mounting bracket if you’d like to use them as sconces.

METAPHYS Lighting’s Hono 24000 LED candles were designed by Chiaki Murata, who also has the distinction of being the lead designer for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console.

All this nifty industrial design and technology does come at a price though, with each light costing ¥9,975, or about $85 USD each, you’ll be hard-pressed to cover your birthday cake with them.

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Matches Are So 2000: Mag Fire Metallic Firestarter

LED Candles React to Wind Just Like the Real Deal