Shooting guns at your annoying co-workers and family members isn't acceptable behavior. Shooting them with Elastic Precision Rubber Band Guns is. Handmade in Kansas City from solid hardwoods, these toy shooters are modeled after real guns like Bond's Walther PPK and the MP5 machine gun, come with a supply of rubber bands, and can shoot them distances of up to 30 feet.
It's okay — kids aren't the only ones who like Lego bricks. But when it comes time to display your creations in your office, cubicle, or home, you might want to add a little bit of adult sophistication to the mix. Do exactly that with Lego Carbon Fiber Tiles. Available in packs of 10, these 1x2 tiles are made from 3mm sheets of aerospace grade carbon fiber, manufactured in the USA, and lend a touch of class to any model you add them to, whether it be a serious Architecture model or a double decker couch.
Some of the best time wasters fit snugly into your pocket and we aren't talking about your smartphone. EDC Tops from J.L. Lawson & Co. take a game that has been around for centuries and modernize it with these manually machined pieces. Starting from a solid bar of 7/8" brass or copper, each piece is then manually turned and a tungsten carbide ball is press fit for the tip. A custom leather pouch is also included for storage. Whether it's a relaxing ritual or a competition for the longest spin time, each top is hand made to last for as many spins as you can muster.
If you're a fan of all things remote controlled, or are just fascinated with drone culture and the growing interest surrounding it, the Nano Drone from Morrison Technologies looks like a great way to get started. The world's smallest quadcopter measures 2" across and 3/4" tall and is capable of flying for 5-8 minutes on a single USB charge at a distance up to 150 feet away. Learn how to pilot a drone without the worry of possibly destroying something pricey.
Approved by the World Chess Federation, the FIDE World Chess Championship Set will lend an extra air of legitimacy to your friendly matches. The set was designed by Pentagram vet Daniel Weil, and draws inspiration from both classical Greek architecture and the classic Staunton design. Handmade out of rosewood and maple, the matching board is the perfect base for the ebonized boxwood chessmen.
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Gain a whole new perspective on family game night with Wall Scrabble. Measuring nearly seven feet wide and roughly five feet tall, this massive game board is made from solid wood, and features vintage graphics taken from the original 1949 edition. Along with the board itself, the tiles are also made of wood, and boast powerful integrated magnets to keep them in place. Each player (up to four) gets their own detachable, chalkboard-backed tile rack that can be turned around to store their tiles on the board, a built-in chalkboard lets you keep track of the score, a fabric bag stores extra tiles, and, should you wonder how you're going to keep all this hanging on the wall, handware is mercifully included.
Nerf basketball was one of two enjoyable things you were able to do in your room when you were a kid. Recapture some of this magic with the Killspencer Indoor Basketball Kit. This upscale, corner office-friendly version features a matte black maple backboard, a black leather net, and a powder-coated black metal rim, with a breakaway feature for all those dunks. Not fancy enough for you? The Special Edition features a gold foil skirt on the bottom of the net and a 24-karat gold-plated rim.
Ditch the boring decks you bought at the local store and upgrade your poker games with these Amigos Playing Cards. This series of three includes a deck from Jessica Hische boasting a playful cat, one from Frank Chimero, who used fine lines to create intricate designs, and one from Alonzo Felix, who took his inspiration from space. All three decks are printed by the capable hands at The Expert Playing Card Company, so they're sure to last, and can be purchased as a set, as a two-pack, or individually.
Pinball. The Big Lebowski. Two of life's great pleasures, combined in one machine. The Big Lebowski Pinball Machine is an officially-licensed game built using industry-standard Bally Williams parts, featuring three playfields, authentic, licensed images and audio clips, and even a replica Brunswick bowling alley in the subplayfield. As a bonus, $25 of each sale goes to benefit No Kid Hungry — The Dude's favorite charity — and if you order by October 19, you'll even get a custom woven, perfectly sized rug to stick under the machine. It'll really tie the room together. [Scouted by Mike]
Sleek. Seductive. Dark. No, we're not talking about the latest blacked-out supercar. We're talking about the District MFG Parsons Pool Table. Made from start to finish by skilled craftsmen in a downtown LA workshop, this sophisticated gaming table features a welded steel frame that's covered in hand-selected black walnut, high-grade slate covered in black felt, and inlaid brass markers. Worthy of placement in even the most minimalist home.
As with any release in their Ultimate Collector Series, the Lego Batman Tumbler has been eagerly anticipated — fueled by rumors and plenty of speculation — but now the wait is (almost) over. Set for a september release, this massive set is made up of nearly 2,000 pieces, making it far bigger than any Tumbler set we've seen to date, measuring in at a staggering 15 by nine inches. In addition to this beautifully-realistic model, the lucky few who get their hands on one of these sets will also get two minifigs, Batman and The Joker, both modeled after the characters from the Dark Knight franchise.
Entertain yourself this summer no matter if you're at the beach, park, or just in your own backyard with this Chambray Roll-Up Backgammon & Checkers Set. Handmade from premium Japanese selvedge chambray, the bag itself is two-sided, with a checker board on one side and backgammon on the other, as well as a white suede drawstring cord and red stitching. Inside, you'll find 32 wooden game pieces and a die & dice cup, plus room for a towel, sunscreen, or any other essentials you might want to bring along.
There are few things in this world more pleasing than classic cars rendered in brick form — instantly combining two of our favorite obsessions into one toy — and the Lego Mini Cooper is one of the finest examples of this combination we've seen. The classic Mini has been painstakingly recreated in green with white racing stripes, featuring a realistic motor, a trunk, hood, and doors that open, and an incredibly-detailed interior. With fog lamps, a moving shift nob, steering wheel, patchwork upholstery, and even a picnic basket, no element has been left out from this beautiful little British model (they even made it right-hand drive).
Combining your love for turning wrenches with your passion for one of the greatest board games ever conceived by man, the Tool Chess Set is hand-made from various nuts, bolts, and other hardware. Delivered to you in a classic-looking tool chest (available in either black or red), the set comes with 32 pieces, powder-coated in black and white, as well as a roll-up green and white vinyl chess board. Everything fits tidily into the case, letting you easily transport your set to wherever your games takes you. Each piece has considerable heft, giving them a great feel in your hand, while their durable finish won't tarnish, even after years of use.
Stop wasting your weekends sitting around on the couch watching the tube — it's getting nice outside, and you need to get out and appreciate it. And there's hardly a better way to do that than with the Aquapod Bottle Launcher. Made to work with any two-liter bottle, a bicycle pump, and water, the Aquapod is capable of launching a plastic pop bottle up to 100 feet into the air. Built to last for plenty of summers to come, it's constructed from high-quality, durable ABS plastic, and features a simple one-piece design. All you need to do is pump it up until the check valve releases pressure, pull the launch cord, and you're ready to go.
It might not be an official kit like the Ghostbusters Ecto-1, but that doesn't make The Blues Brothers Bluesmobile Lego Kit any less cool. Built by Ichiban using 100% authentic, brand-new Lego parts, this custom kit includes 295 pieces, a professionally-designed instruction booklet, a collector-quality box. As for the car, it features a full interior with front and rear seating, an adjustable steering wheel, cop tires with separate shock absorbers, and, of course, the giant speaker to attach to the roof of the car.
It was never the most impressive looking of the Star Wars vehicles — in fact, it looked a little junky — but it was always packed to the gills with interesting stuff. Now you can recreate it at home with this Lego Star Wars Sandcrawler set. Built from an impressive 3,296 pieces, it stands over 9 inches tall and 18 inches long, and features eight steerable tracks, a lowering ramp, opening side flaps, a speeder bike, a detailed interior, seven minifigures — including Luke, Uncle Owen, C-3PO, and some Jawas — and five droids, including R2-D2.
Most fans of writer/director/producer/creative badass J.J. Abrams know about his mystery box — if you don't, go watch this — and now you can bring a little bit of that mystery home with the J.J. Abrams x Theory11 Mystery Box. A collaborative effort from Abrams and magic makers Theory11, this unique offering consists of a handcrafted lockbox made from 100-year-old reclaimed wood, iron-branded with a question mark and arriving with an alphanumeric lock. But unlike J.J.'s box, you'll know what's inside — 12 decks of playing cards wrapped in letterpressed kraft paper and a letterpressed note from Abrams himself.
Like the Back to the Future DeLorean before it, Lego's Cuusoo has once again come up with a killer design for a legendary silver screen vehicle. This time, it's the Lego Ghostbusters Ecto-1 making the leap from concept to official set, including details like official Ghostbuster logos on the doors, a removable room, a tracking computer, a trap, and, of course, all four Ghostbusters — Ray, Venkman, Spengler, and Winston — all sporting their own Proton Packs. Lego ghosts not included.
