Beerhandle

Get a grip on your beer can with the Beerhandle ($10). This ingenious drinking accessory snaps securely onto your favorite can of suds, giving you a better hold on the can, and keeping your hand from prematurely warming up your beer. Fantastic. [Thanks, Sam]

Pico USB Flash Drive

You won't find a smaller drive with this much storage anywhere. The easily-lost Pico USB Flash Drive ($50) is less than 4mm thick yet holds 8GB of digital miscellany. It sports a polished chrome finish and is shock and water resistant.

Insectivore Edible Bugs

Enjoy some insect delicacies thanks to the hurl-inducing Insectivore collection of edible bugs ($5-$50). Choose from tasty treats like Thai Curry Crickets, Giant Toasted Leafcutter Ants, Mopani Worms, Toffee Scorpion Candy, and Giant Hornet's Honey.

Mustache Handkerchief

Turn tears (and snot) into smiles with this awesome Mustache Handkerchief ($16). It features four prints of famous mustaches — "Salvador Dali, Tom Selleck, The Classic Handlebar, and some baseball player from the 80s" — and lets you or a lucky borrower try them on for size just by folding down one of the four corners. [Thanks, Nate]

Dear Ingo Lamp

The Dear Ingo Lamp ($TBD), which will be known as "the spider lamp" from here on out, is a chandelier made of 16 black metal task lamps. Sure, it's crazy, but it's also kind of awesome. Get your dimmer ready.

The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You

If you're constantly thinking that your everyday aches and pains are caused by some awful, little-known disease, then we have the book for you. The Complete Manual of Things That Might Kill You: A Guide to Self-diagnosis for Hypochondriacs ($14) is a 192-page tome of the terrible, organized by symptom so you can quickly discover that your loss of appetite might be caused by a hiatal hernia. Humorous and full of fantastic illustrations, it's a can't miss addition to your bathroom or living room reading selections.

AXE Detailer Shower Tool

All of you AXE haters out there are going to love this. The AXE Detailer Shower Tool ($5) is a dual-function, manly-looking body scrubber which features a rough red side for your tough parts and a soft black side for sensitive areas.

Bacon Floss

If you haven't noticed, we like bacon. So it should come as no surprise that we're digging Bacon Floss ($5). This waxed floss is flavored like crispy fried bacon, making the normally tedious process of flossing a little more fun. [via]

When We Left Earth

Even if you only have a passing interest in space, you owe it to yourself to check out When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions ($70/DVD; $80/Blu-ray). This six-part series celebrates NASA's 50th anniversary in HD by opening up the space administration's archives and giving you never-before-seen looks at the development of manned space flight. From Alan Shepard's first trip into space to the unprecedented spacewalks required to repair the Hubble telescope, you'll get a whole new perspective on NASA's first 50 years.

MobileMe

Apple's MobileMe ($99-$149) is a new subscription-based web service that replaces the feeble .Mac service. Redesigned as "Exchange for the rest of us," MobileMe delivers push email, push contacts and push calendars to your iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, or PC, keeping everything absolutely in sync and up to date. Also included with MobileMe is a suite of slick web apps that work and look just like desktop applications. Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Gallery (photos), and iDisk (sharing files) are all included. It may sound a bit confusing in its description, but it'll make your life easier without question. MobileMe will be released alongside the new iPhone 3G on July 11th.

iPhone 3G

Time to upgrade. Apple overlord Steve Jobs just introduced the all-new iPhone 3G ($199-$299). Besides the faster 3G wireless connection speeds and all of the previous revolutionary iPhone features, the new model also gets built-in GPS, better battery life (10 hours of talk time on 2G networks and 5 hours using 3G), a flush headphone jack, and iPhone 2.0 software with support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, the new MobileMe web suite, and a bunch of new downloadable applications from the iTunes App Store. The iPhone 3G also sports a new (and slightly thicker) glossy case in standard Apple black or white. Both 8GB (black) and 16GB (black or white) capacities remain. The iPhone 3G will go on sale July 11th in over 20 countries.

Cut Throat Tie

With a combination of whimsy and style, the Cut Throat Tie ($30-$50) from Cyberoptix is sure to liven up your office-wear. The tie features a design of five straight razor chevrons that would make Sweeney Todd proud, and is available in microfiber or silk, in skinny or standard widths, and in a variety of colors — making sure you can find one that matches your wardrobe.

Delicious Library 2

Our favorite cataloging app just got a lot better. Delicious Library 2 ($40/new, $20/upgrade) lets users of Mac OS X Leopard catalog and organize their stuff, from CDs and games to toys, tools, and more, displayed in all their glory on photo-realistic shelves. Handy webcam scanning lets you simply scan an item's barcode to add it to your library, and the same process can be used to "check out" items you've loaned to friends — letting you know exactly who borrowed your Star Wars DVD set.

Hotwicks

Hotwicks ($9) definitely aren't your typical candles. With scents like beer, campfire, grass (as in lawn), new car, pancake, pigskin, stripper, popcorn, and the rather scrumptious sounding urinal cake, your place can smell exactly how you want it to. Just be careful with combinations. While beer + grass + pigskin = great gameday memories, beer + hippie + stripper + urinal cake + dryer sheet = that time when you and that weird guy at the airport used your layover in Chicago to get plastered at a strip club, passed out in the bathroom, missed your flight, drove 9 hours home, then tried to cover up the incriminating smell with dryer sheets you bought at the 7-Eleven two blocks from home. Good times.

Groom Mate

Unsightly ear and nose hair ruining your otherwise clean-cut appearance? The Groom Mate Platinum XL ($20) is here to help. This compact stainless steel trimmer is designed to never pull hair thanks to its two-handed design — just hold the top with one hand and turn the bottom with the other to operate — and comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Mattel's Battle Cat Print

He-Man's fearless feline gets immortalized in this print from pop-culture kingpin Robert Burden. Based on a one-of-a-kind, nearly 9' tall oil painting, the Mattel's Battle Cat Limited Edition Print ($225) measures 16" x 20" and is limited to only 100 prints. In addition to Cringer, there's also a Hasbro's Serpentor Limited Edition Print and Toybiz' The Riddler Limited Edition Print.

Rare T-Shirt

I whistled for a cab, and when it came near, the license plate said "Fresh", and it had dice in the mirror. If anything I could say that this cab was rare, but I thought man forget it. "Yo holmes, to Bel-Air". I pulled up to the house about 7 or 8, and I yelled to the cabbie, "Yo holmes, smell ya later". Looked at my kingdom, I was finally there. To sit on my throne as the Prince of Bel-Air.

Livescribe Pulse Smartpen

Take a lot of notes? Then consider investing in a Livescribe Pulse Smartpen ($150-$200). Available with 1GB or 2GB of internal storage, the Pulse has a microphone, camera, and special paper that allows it to make a digital record of your writing and associate it with the audio it captured at the time you were writing. Watch this for an example. It also features an OLED display, and has a growing developer community working on new ways to use the device — meaning it might become even more useful after you buy it.

L’Occitane Cade Shower Gel for Hair & Body

Reduce your bathroom travel necessities with the do-it-all L'Occitane Cade Shower Gel for Hair & Body ($20). This two-in-one shower gel works on both your hair and body, getting you clean without the need for two (or more) bottles. Shea butter provides moisturization, and the Cade mixture adds a purifying, energizing scent to the proceedings. A hell of a lot simpler (and more sophisticated) than hauling around that old bar of Irish Spring.

Spyderco Byrdwrench Multi-Tool

The Spyderco Byrdwrench ($77) goes a little further than other multi-tools with a combination of one-hand open knife, slip-joint pliers, bit driver, and an adjustable crescent wrench. It's also got a rough punch file/hole-starter and a steel belt clip, and can be separated into two halves to reveal four screwdriver bits inside.

Dave’s Adjustable Heat Hot Sauce

We know that Dave makes some insanely hot sauce, but for those times when you need something a little more reasonable, or need to offer a less-hot version of the same dish, check out Dave's Adjustable Heat Hot Sauce ($10). The pump-spray sauce allows you to change the heat with a simple turn of the cap, letting you go from slightly spicy to fiery-hot in just a few clicks. [via]

BBQ Sword

Aspirations of becoming a Zorro-like swordsman getting in the way of your grilling? Combine the two with the BBQ Sword ($30). This two-pronged fork looks more like a slashing apparatus than a cooking utensil, all the way down to the stainless steel hilt and included cardboard mask to hide your identity. Just remember to stab the meat, not your guests. [via]

Mansinthe

Leave it to Marilyn Manson to come up with a stellar brand of absinthe. Mansinthe ($56/bottle) is the result of a two-year collaboration between the Antichrist Superstar, Absinthe.de, and the Swiss speciality distillery Matter-Luginbühl AG, and recently won a Gold medal at the 2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. A well-known absinthe enthusiast, Manson was very involved in the drink's development, constantly tasting samples and providing feedback. The result? A great tasting, modern absinthe for the dark, brooding rocker in your life.

The Ultimate Bar Book

Regardless of you're skills in mixology, you're bound to find something to like in The Ultimate Bar Book ($14). This tome of tantalizing refreshment includes more than 1,000 drink recipes, with drinks using traditional liquors, wine, sake and beer, and even a few nonalcoholic options. There are also recommendations for stocking your bar, garnishing drinks, and, of course, hangover remedies for when you've followed the book's advice a bit too much.

Emma Jeffs Window Film

Dress up a plain room (or just a plain view) with Emma Jeffs Window Film ($76/roll). This plastic adhesive film is available in six different frosty designs, which adhere to most windows with just a little water, are easy to remove, and give your room a taste of antique etched glass for a fraction of the price. Our favorites? White Pixels (pictured) and White Orba.

Remember Rings

We can all be forgetful at times, especially when it comes to annual events like birthdays and anniversaries. Remember Rings ($760; Pre-order) take the pressure off by reminding you of your important dates. 24 hours before the big day, the HotSpot on the ring will heat up to 120 degrees for approximately 10 seconds, and will continue to do so every hour, on the hour, all day long (lest you forget again). [via]

Thierry Mugler Angel Men Pure Coffee

Coffee, you say? In a cologne? Yes. Thierry Mugler Angel Men Pure Coffee ($65) is a limited edition scent with its roots firmly planted in the world of java. With a base scent of slightly burnt coffee, the cologne also exhibits notes of different chocolates, giving it a rich, inviting, masculine smell that is sure to attract more attention than your average fruity sport scent.

Personal Soundtrack T-Shirt

For many of us, our iPods supply the soundtrack to our lives — but it's kinda hard to let everyone else hear it. An April Fool's joke turned real product, the Personal Soundtrack T-Shirt ($40; pre-order) overcomes this with a working speaker embedded into the front of the shirt that's attached to a pocketable remote which lets you select from more than 20 different musical themes and sound effects.

Korres Absinthe Shave Cream

Absinthe makes everything better. Korres Absinthe Shave Cream ($22) is a great brushless, non-foaming prep that allows for effortless shaves. Formulated at a milder PH to prevent skin roughness, it's enriched with absinthe extract, jojoba oil, vitamin E, active aloe, and provitamin B5.

Bush's War

Forget TV. PBS is leading a charge to bring media rich content directly to your computer. Its latest effort: Bush's War, a two part documentary that outlines the fabrication, escalation, invasion and aftermath of the U.S. occupation of Iraq — and it's easily one of the most notable inquiries on the topic. Watching it online gives you access to an interactive experience that's completely unparalleled by regular TV. As interviews occur, links pop up for more in-depth analysis of particular clips and extra information in general. Over 400 hours of footage was shot for the project and essentially all of it is available Online, for free, courtesy of Frontline and the Public Broadcasting Service.

Working Class Heroes iPhone Multi Case

Protect your iPhone while eradicating excess pocket bulk with the Working Class Heroes Multi Case for iPhone and iPod touch ($66). The case is handmade from gray 3mm wool felt, and features a back pocket made from soft brown leather, perfect for storing an ID and credit card, letting you leave your wallet at home. Elastic herringbone on the front and sides finishes the case, letting you store your headphones or Bluetooth earpiece, along with a pen.

John Adams

You know how you really didn't listen in your American History class in high school but now secretly love and devour every tidbit of historic information you can glean? Yeah, you just hit pay dirt. Filled with beautifully told historic details about our country's birth and the man responsible for much of it, John Adams ($60) is a 7-part, theater-quality miniseries from HBO that quickly made us forget about the end of The Wire. The biopic is three episodes in so far and has already shown what an extraordinary life Adams lived, keeping us interested like Mr. Hall never could. Paul Giamatti in the title role is, as expected, superb. Freedom. Liberty. DVD.

BUG

If you're a do-it-yourself kinda guy, you might be interested in checking out the BUG for your gadget needs. Made up of a BUGbase ($300) and BUGmodules ($50-$100), BUG is a tinkerer's dream, allowing you to add functionality where and how you want it, and write software for the little guy using open source tools. It offers standard features like an ARM CPU, Linux, USB, a rechargeable battery, Ethernet, and more, but you can rest assured this is anything but a standard gadget.

Custom Laser Engraved Moleskine Notebooks

If you're the type who carries a Moleskine with you nearly everywhere you go, you're probably also the type who will dig these Custom Laser Engraved Moleskine Notebooks ($25 and up). Pick your notebook, upload your artwork (or choose from one of 10 artist designs), and you're done — unless you want custom spine engraving, as well. The hipster's favorite accessory just got a little cooler. [via]

Guitar Hero: On Tour

We didn't see this one coming. Soon, you'll be able to shred from anywhere with Guitar Hero: On Tour for Nintendo DS. Using the included Guitar Hero Guitar Grip and pick-stylus, DS owners will be able to rock out to a huge list of tracks, including classic rock, alternative and pop favorites like Nirvana, OK Go and No Doubt. Guitar Hero: On Tour also features a Wi-Fi co-op mode and a Guitar Duel option. The game will be released "this summer".

Periodic Rings

Show your chemical element knowledge with one of these Periodic Rings ($205-$6,500). These literal rings are made of exactly what they say — hence the cost of the platinum version. Collect all three to become some sort of science teacher superhero.

Lollyphile Lollipops

Who's in the mood for some pig and alcohol flavored suckers? Lollyphile is a San Fran-based company selling odd lollypop flavors (4/$10), like its first two creations, Absinthe and Maple-bacon. The Absinthe lollypops are made with real absinthe, and the Maple-bacon ones are made with organic, cured bacon and Vermont maple syrup. Seriously.

Hulu

YouTube is great for stuff like this and this. But not so great when you're wanting to watch the episode of The Simpsons you missed last week. Following an extended beta period, Hulu is here to help. A joint venture of NBC Universal and the usually evil News Corp., Hulu is a free online video site that offers a large selection of high quality (and legal!) TV shows and movies from more than 50 content providers like Fox, NBC, MGM, Sony, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate. We scouted full-length episodes of The Office and Arrested Development, as well as Uncrate god-movie The Big Lebowski. Hulu sports a clean interface with several viewing options, including a full-screen option and a "lower lights" feature, along with the handy ability to clip certain parts of a video and share it with others.

Icon Watch

It's a watch that looks like the one on your computer. Is there really anything more to be said? The Icon Watch ($75) features an ABS and stainless steel body, a polyurethane band, and a spectacular dot matrix design that merges the worlds of computing and real life.

Instapaper

Given the nature of information overload on the Internet, efficiency is a luxury that escapes the vast majority of us. If you’ve ever found yourself keeping a million tabs open for later reading, a new service is now available that could make your life a little easier. Built by one of the guys behind Tumblr, the awesome micro-blogging platform, Instapaper (Free) offers a free solution for shelving content for later consumption. After creating an account, a simple bookmarklet is used to add material to your reading list. And the best part? Instapaper is monk-bare in appearance, offering pure, unadulterated utility without a shred of fluff.

Scissor Spiders

Handmade from scissors confiscated by airport security, Scissor Spiders ($250) are some of the meanest-looking cubicle candy we've seen in a while. Measuring six-inches across and nine inches across, respectively, these metal menaces will have your vinyl toys running for cover. [Thanks, Christopher]

Fake Gift Boxes

Got a gift that's too good to give away in the box it came in? Fool your recipient with a Fake Gift Box from The Onion ($20/4-pack). This terrific collection of boxes for ridiculous fictitious products — we're particular fans of the Visor-ganizer — is sure to draw the ire of your loved ones, that is, before they realize they've been duped. Way better than actually having to buy a Chia Pet just for the box. [Thanks, Arik]

Rumplo

If you haven't noticed, we're a little obsessed with T-shirts. We simply can't think of a better way to cover your torso. So when we stumbled upon Rumplo, our new favorite way to find cool tees, we were more than a little excited. The community site lets tee fans and indie shirt shops share their latest T-shirt finds with one another in a super simple layout. You can browse by popularity, color or tag, and can comment, connect with others, or save your favorites. Like Uncrate, Rumplo makes it so you're just one click away from your next unneeded T-shirt purchase.

Nature Aquariums

You're due for a new hobby. How about curator one of these spectacular Nature Aquariums ($TBD) from Aqua Forest Aquarium in San Francisco. Instead of the usual gravel-and-ceramic-sunken-ship styling of your average fish tank, these aquariums are professionally designed with real aquatic plants to create stunning natural dioramas. We're sure one of these things will run you a boat load, but you can't put a price on zen like this. [More Photos | via]

Message Tape

Going beyond the traditional masking tape-and-Sharpie, Message Tape ($10-$15) is covered with dots or digital digits, which you use by blacking out the unwanted areas to create a custom message. Unlike other custom-order message tape (think police tape), Message Tape can display a different message with every strip, letting you personalize as much as you want. [Thanks, Robert]

Zwilling Ultra-Slim Nail Clipper

Keep your claws trimmed with the Zwilling Pour Homme Ultra-Slim Stainless Steel Nail Clipper ($29). Winner of an iF Design Award, the clipper features a precision engineered flat design and comes with a leather storage pouch.

Batphone

Shakespeare bust with hidden switch? Check. Red Batphone? Check. Young sidekick in weird tights? Uh, yeah, we'll think about that. In the meantime, this Commissioner Gordon-approved phone, just like the Caped Crusader's, lights up when a call comes in to your own Batcave.

MAGNO Wooden Radio

Sure, we've seen simulated wood grain on electronics before, but we've never seen a modern-looking radio that's really made from wood. Until now. The MAGNO Wooden Radio ($275) is a square-shaped AM/FM radio that combines "the most current mp3 player compatible electronics" with sustainably grown woods. While we're not too sure what "current mp3 player compatible electronics" include, we're guessing it might have a line-in for plugging in your iPod. Or so we think.

AMC Best Picture Showcase

Get caught up on all the recent movie buzz with an all-day showing of the 2008 Best Picture Oscar nominees. On Saturday, Feb. 23, the AMC Best Picture Showcase ($30) will let you waste your entire day watching all five nominees — Michael Clayton, There Will Be Blood, Atonement, Juno and No Country for Old Men — back-to-back at 81 select AMC theaters. The admission also includes a free large popcorn with unlimited refills all day.

The Enlightenment Lamp

Despite all the books on enlightenment, only this one can actually provide light. The Enlightenment Book Lamp ($130) is a book-shaped lamp made from white plexiglass, lit with a 9-watt energy-saving lamp, and with the words "The Enlightenment" on the binding and front cover. Plus, ten percent of the proceeds goes to fund education projects run by the Edukans Foundation. Now that's enlightenment. [via]

The King of Kong

If its limited release in theaters kept you from seeing this gem last year, do yourself a favor and order it or Netflix it immediately. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters ($20) is an insanely interesting documentary that follows the epic showdown of two Donkey Kong players — a humble newcomer and a cocky champ who's held the world high score since 1982. The film is better than the majority of scripted movies last year — simply more funny and more inspirational.

Amber Block Lamp

One of our favorite lamps is getting a color update. The Amber Block Lamp ($160; May 2008) is a new version of Harri Koskinen's Block Lamp, featuring amber-colored glass that has not been sand-blasted, along with a matching brown textile cord. The lamp gives off ambient light by using a low-wattage bulb encased between two pieces of solid glass, and has been featured in museums worldwide.

Beer Bottle Goblets

Drinking from the bottle has never been as classy, thanks to these Beer Bottle Goblets ($25/2-pack). Made from reclaimed Grolsch, Sol, or Corona bottles, glass artisans cut away the bottles' bottoms, and reuse them, bonding them to the bottles' former tops to create a robust foot. The result is a surprisingly stylish set of glasses that remind you just what it is you're drinking.

Squid iPhone Case

Why not let one of the great monsters of the sea protect your iPhone. The hand-made Squid iPhone Case ($25) features a wrap-around cephalopod design in distressed black ink on red vinyl. Mmm... inky.

Wood Grain Rug

It may not sound like a stellar idea, but putting this Wood Grain Rug ($109-$749) on top of your wood flooring works pretty damn well. The carved soft wool pile rug ranges in sizes from 2.5' x 7' to 9' x 12' and comes in espresso brown only.

Monkey Picked Tea

We haven't sampled this rare tea yet, but anything that's hand-picked by monkeys has to be good. Loaded with antioxidants, Monkey Picked Tea ($25) is, as the name implies, picked by specially trained monkeys in a remote Chinese village.

Pentagram 2008 Typography Calendar

If you're as obsessive about your Myriad Pros and Helveticas as we are, check out the Pentragram 2008 Typography Calendar ($22-$36). Full of type designs by Matthew Carter, including Walker, Snell Roundhand, and Galliard, the calendar is sure to provide some inspiration for your blog, and should also help you keep your disorganized ass in check.

Star Wars Adidas Super Stars

Yeah, like you didn't expect us to cover these. The Star Wars Adidas Super Stars ($275) lets you pick up a pair of easy-going Adidas kicks in the most Jedi and Sith color schemes imaginable: Yoda and Darth Vader. Yoda's are made with a hemp upper and green accents, while Darth's are all-black with a patent leather upper. Both are packaged like an old school Kenner action figure. The Force is with them. [via | Thanks, Rob]

Lippi Selk Sleeping Bag

Little did you know, there actually is a sleeping bag that you can wear. The Lippi Selk Sleeping Bag ($175) is a sleeping bag/suit that is designed to keep you warm while allowing you the mobility that in the worst of conditions can keep you alive. Because crossing cold rivers or climbing up the side of a mountain can be rough. We tried to climb up the side of Space Mountain, and we didn't even make it half way before we had to defend ourselves with laser guns. True story. Those damn Disney security guards have stuff you haven't even heard of.

Charles & Ray Eames Postage Stamps

We'll readily admit that USPS stamps aren't the sexiest items we could write about. Then again, when they feature the classic designs of Charles & Ray Eames, there are few stamps that can compare. The USPS Charles & Ray Eames Postage Stamp Collection ($7 a sheet) is a set of 16 stamps featuring some of the Eames' most popular designs. Honored in the collection are the Eames Lounge Chair, Eames Molded Plywood Chair, and the Eames Hang-It-All. A sure-fire way to make snail-mail suck a little less.

Goonies Action Figures

Stage your own search for One-Eyed Willie's gold, right in your cubicle, with this set of Goonies action figures ($13 each). Mezco Toyz and Warner Bros. have teamed up to release these first-ever official Goonies figures. Take your pick from Sloth, Data, Mouth, Chunk, and Mike. What, no Ma Fratelli?

Airswitch 1 Lamp

Science meets home decor in the Airswitch 1 Lamp ($85). Designed to look like a laboratory flask, the lamp lets users move their hand over the top to turn the light on and off, and raising or lowering of the hand lets you adjust the brightness, from very dim to mighty bright. In case you forget, the instructions are printed on one side in iconographic form. Air switch, indeed.

Oblong Gear Clock

Cog up your crib with this unique Oblong Gear Clock ($125). The industrial time teller features a column of working, rotating gears covered with a rectangular piece of glass marked with the necessary increments of time.

Kozik Stalin Bust

Give your favorite communist friend the gift they've always wanted with this Kozik Joseph Stalin Bust ($200). Available in army green and limited to just 50 pieces worldwide, this rotation-molded vinyl bust features Frank Kozik's trademark cigarette hanging from its mouth. Communism and millions of deaths aside, we'd display this 14-inch-tall bust in the Uncrate offices — if we weren't already using Shakespeare's as a secret switch to open our goodie vault.

Mistakes Men Make

We all know about common male mistakes, and we're all guilty of making them from time to time. Mistakes Men Make ($11) is a guide to avoiding these chick-flick cliches, packed with tips and do's and don'ts, covering everything from home decor to personal hygiene in a hilarious fashion. Written by About.com men's fashion and grooming guru Daniel Billett, it's sure to help you become more, well, mistake-less. Or something.

Metrokane V1 Vacuum Decanter

It's time you stopped pouring out your leftover wine. The world's first decanter with vacuum sealing, the Metrokane V1 ($74) will keep your favorite bottle fresh until the next pouring. The 52-ounce handblown crystal decanter comes with a vacuum stopper and an easy to use hand pump for saving the good stuff.

Reebok Voltron Shoes

Get ready for the next giant retro robot movie with a sweet pair of these Reebok Voltron Shoes. Take your pick from: Reebok Voltron Pack Court Victory - Black Tiger ($125), Reebok Voltron Pack Insta Pump Fury - Red Tiger ($135), Reebok Voltron Pack ERS Racer - Green Tiger ($80), Reebok Voltron Pack Ventilator - Blue Tiger ($80), and Reebok Voltron Pack Omni Pump -Yellow Tiger ($100). Each pair comes with a limited-edition action figure — buy all five pairs to create the Voltron super robot (and a sad looking credit card statement).

Plantarium Single Vial Garden Lab

As stocking stuffers go, there's few cooler than the Plantarium Single Vial Garden Lab ($10). This slender test tube features a nutritive and non-toxic gel created in collaboration with NASA scientists that allows you to watch your plant grow, both above and below the surface. Available in six different varieties, the Labs make a great gift, or a nice, natural addition to your cubicle decor.

Cube Jigger

It's not easy trying to eyeball drink measures, so ditch your two-sized jigger for one that covers all the bases. The Cube Jigger ($20) is an aluminum, square-shaped jigger with the six most common liquid measures represented on the six different sides. Inspired by traditional box-shaped sake cups, the Cube is sure to help you become a better, more precise barkeep. via

ManSpace

We'd like to think that Uncrate can provide you with plenty of inspiration for creating your own man-area, but a little help never hurts. ManSpace: A Primal Guide to Marking Your Territory ($17) is filled with multiple examples from five categories, such as "Collecting" and "Entertaining," which show you how other men have leveraged their interests to transform their existing surroundings into their own, individualized ManSpace.

Douglas Hammers

Whether you're framing your new "Man Room" addition or just hanging some new artwork, these sleek Douglas Hammers ($60-$70) will do the job. Designed for pro carpenters and do-it-yourselfers alike, the hammers feature an exclusive H2IT (Head-Handle Interface Technology), which makes them stronger and more durable.

Pirate Scope

Being successful as a pirate was as much about sailing as it was about looting and pillaging, and to be a good sailor, you've got to know where you're going. The Pirate Scope ($70) is much like the ones used in the pirates' heyday, but with modern improvements like high-quality, coated achromatic lenses that magnify up to 25x and a precision-crafted brass body. Plus, it collapses down to a manageable 5.5-inches, and comes with a mahogany storage chest.

Cubix Lamp

We love adjustable lighting, but it's not often you find it in such a nice-looking package. The Cubix Lamp ($75) is a 10.6-inch tall lamp that has wooden frames, which function as both the frame of the lamp and as lampshades, that are connected along one axis, allowing you to position them individually to suit your lighting needs, mood, and decor.

Brawndo

The Thirst Mutilator is making the jump from the big screen to your local 7-Eleven. As you'll recall, Brawndo was the sports drink that replaced water, even for crop irrigation (it's got what plants crave!), in Mike Judge's cult hit Idiocracy. Well, starting next week, you too will be able to spurn water and start your own dependency on Brawndo ($TBA). True to its movie roots, the lemon-lime energy drink is bright green "with a smooth tangy flavor" and 200 mg of caffeine, electrolytes, inositol and guarana. We're not sure if this is really awesome or really sad. But either way, the future is coming. And it doesn't look smart. [via]

Seven Deadly Sins Plates

Indulge yourself with these awesome Seven Deadly Sins Plates ($250). The black plates feature the famous seven deadly sins — lust, envy, greed, sloth, gluttony, wrath, and pride — in gold-tone lettering. As a bonus, they come in a funeral-worthy black gift box. [Thanks, Dylan]

Heavy-Weight Tape Dispenser

Perturbed by all the craptastic tape dispensers out there, London-based designers Daniel Black and Martin Blum decided to make one that was a little more hardcore. Their retro-styled Heavy-Weight Tape Dispenser ($60) has a 3-pound cast zinc body that's heavy enough for one-hand use, while its forged stainless steel blade is sharp enough to cut small trees.

Madballs

Alongside the Garbage Pail Kids in the pantheon of questionable children's toys from long ago sit the Madballs ($6). These super-gross bouncy balls are being re-issued with the original designs, including Skull Face, Screamin' Meemie, Slobulus, Hornhead, and Bash Brain (formerly known as "Crack Head"), still in tact. Whether you're decorating your office or looking for a stocking stuffer for your little one, they're a cool, gruesome way to remember the 80s.

Daylight Projection Clock

Oregon Scientific's Daylight Projection Clock ($130) displays the time and temperature on any flat surface in any lighting condition, automatically adjusting its built-in projector depending on how bright it is in a room. In addition to precise atomic time and indoor and outdoor temperature, the clock sports an infrared motion sensor to snooze your alarm with only a wave of your hand.

Assface Soap

Whether you're needing a cheap gift for a friend, or have a hard time remembering which side is for which part, this Assface Soap ($6) will do the trick. As you might have guessed, the bar has "Face" on one side and "Ass" on the other. Most definitely classy.

Noon Solar Logan Bag

Just because your bag can power your army of gadgets doesn't mean it has to look like something from outer space. The Noon Solar Logan Bag ($412) has a solar panel on the inside and an excellent leather and hemp frontside, so you're not always forced to show off your geekiness. Along with three interior zippered pockets and a box pleat front pocket, the bag is roomy enough for most laptops. [via]

InsideOut Martini Glass Set

Get the classic martini shape without the tall, unstable glass with the InsideOut Martini Glass Set ($55). In addition to the added stability of the two included glasses, the design is visually interesting, and provides function as well: it helps to keep your drink cooler for longer, and its shorter design makes for easier storage. Cheers.

Playboy: The Complete Centerfolds

Because you never bought it "just for the articles," you can now page through more than 600 beauties inside Playboy: The Complete Centerfolds ($315). Starting with Marilyn herself, this huge collector's edition book has every centerfold from every issue, presented exactly as they appeared in the magazines. The book comes in an impressive velvet-lined, embossed briefcase with combination-lock clasps.

MonsterL-R-G iPhone Cases

House your iPhone in urban style with one of nine new MonsterL-R-G iPhone Cases ($50). The cases, the first collaboration between the two companies, are fashioned from leather or nylon and feature a detachable keychain and an ultra-soft Kolon Chamude liner that cleans dust and fingerprints off your screen when you remove your iPhone from the case.

Computer Key Cufflinks

Show off your inner geek at the most formal of events with these Computer Key Cufflinks ($70). Available in "Esc/Ctrl" or "Help/Delete", these sterling silver cufflinks look like their generic keyboard equivalents, and feature a power icon on the back side for some added geekiness.

G.I. Joe 25th Anniversary Sets

Whether you were a patriotic G.I. Joe or wanted to rule the world with the evil Cobra forces, you've gotta love the 25th Anniversary Cobra Set and 25th Anniversary G.I. Joe Set ($25/each). These glorious retro figures are re-imagined versions of the originals, with the Cobra set featuring Cobra (The enemy), Baroness, Storm Shadow, Destro and Cobra Commander, while the G.I. Joe set includes Duke, Agent Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Gung Ho, and Roadblock. Now if we can just find our U.S.S. Flagg Aircraft Carrier.

Ambient Forecasting Umbrella

Finally, an umbrella that reminds you to bring it along before you need it. The Ambient Forecasting Umbrella ($100) is a 58" dual-canopy umbrella with a "gust buster" design, push-button opening, and one killer feature: a built-in wireless transmitter that gets the daily weather forecast from Accuweather.com, and if there's a chance of rain or snow, LEDs in the handle flash in relationship to the chances that you'll need it. Brilliant. [via]

Lumencraft GatLight V3 Titanium Flashlight

Navigate the winter darkness with this Lightsaber-like LED flashlight. Created by a team of American aerospace engineers, European artists and Swiss craftsman, the Lumencraft GatLight V3 Titanium Flashlight ($395) features titanium and carbon fiber structural components, an integrated lithium battery, and comes in a wooden display box. [Thanks, Nathaniel]

Opus Shelving

Inspired by the ancient Roman wall-building technique known as "opus incertum," the Opus Shelving System ($450) will have your crib looking like a palace in no time. The durable shelving is made from 100% recyclable polypropylene — the same material used to make motorcycle helmets — and can be used outdoors and in wet environments. [via]

The Wedge

As we've pretty much confirmed, Uncraters are a drinking bunch — so it only makes sense to mention The Wedge ($13). These rubber bottle-stacking props make sure that your stash of Grolsch doesn't end up rolling around your fridge, and lets you make better use of space by stacking bottles, instead of standing them upright. Beer, anyone? [via]

Bombs Away Tie

Show your support or ironic distaste for war with this awesome Bombs Away Tie ($36). Available in army green or grayish purple, the tie drops love bombs like no other. [via]

Buildings of Disaster

Some doom and gloom for this darkest of holidays. Buildings of Disaster ($110 each) are miniature replicas of famous structures where tragic events took place. Examples, shown above, include Ford's Theater, The Dakota, and the Texas School Book Depository. The evil architecture is hand-finished with bonded nickel.

The Slanket

While it might not be the most fashionable thing to wear around the house, The Slanket ($45) is cool (or warm) enough to be billed as "the best blanket ever." Made from super-soft polyester microfiber and sporting two oversized sleeves, the Slanket is certainly a wonder. The sleeves allow for much greater motion than a normal blanket - think flipping through a magazine, changing channels, or grabbing another Oreo from underneath the covers - and a large, 95"x60" footprint makes sure you stay cozy, no matter what you're doing. [Thanks, Kirsten]

Gun Mug

Daydream about killing your annoying cubicle neighbor with this hardcore Gun Mug ($16). Choose your weapon — black with platinum trigger or white with gold-plated trigger.

Wurkin Stiffs Executive Power Stays

Need new collar stays, but in more than just one size? Wurkin Stiffs Executive Power Stays - Assorted Sizes ($43) packs three pairs of magnetic collar stays — 2, 2.5, and 3-inches in length — in a classy leather gift box that's perfect for travel, so you can be sure you have the right stay for your shirt, no matter where you are.

Every Man Jack Face Wash

If you're going to buy face wash, you might as well buy the one with woodgrain packaging. The affordable Every Man Jack Face Wash ($5) cleans your mug with coconut-derived surfactants, while marine extracts soothe and moisturize. Take your pick from mint or fragrance free.

Gorilla Ashtrays

Even if you don't allow smoking at your place, one of these Gorilla Ashtrays ($25) will bring some much needed awesomeness to your coffee table. Choose wisely from Gorilla, Skullrilla, and Robotrilla. Each offers the same special feature — when you sit a cig in its mouth, smoke come out of its eyes and nostrils.

Pirate Self Portrait Mirror

Add a little "Arrr!" to your routine with the Pirate Self Portrait Mirror ($48). Designed by Jeannie Choe & Steven Tomlinson, this 16"x12" mirror adds an eye patch and parrot to your ensemble anytime you line up in front to check yourself out.

The Midnight Card

From the makers of The Douche Card comes another simple, sleek card that gets the point across with little left to the imagination. The Midnight Card ($5/25 cards) says, "This face leaves at midnight, be on it...", and if that isn't straight-forward enough, the other side features an image of David Hasselhoff, circa 1985. Perfect.

Quiksilver Ignighted Fedora

Mix things up a bit this weekend by adding this Ignighted Fedora Hat ($33) from Quiksilver to your evening ensemble. A textured knit pattern, twill headband, and metal badge make sure that this modern take on the century-old classic stands out from the crowd.

Moscot Originals Sunglasses

Searching for some great-looking, retro-themed sunglasses? Look no further than Moscot Originals Sunglasses ($180). These fantastic specs are based on the original designs that made the company famous back in the 1930s and 1940s. We particularly like the Johnny Depp-approved Lemtosh with a tortoise frame (pictured), but any one of the designs are sure to add some old-school sophistication to your look, even if you opt to go frame-only, and have them made into perscription glasses.

Borat Travel Guide

Everyone's favorite televiski journalist is back with a new a new hardcover travel book that will show you how to live it up in Kazakhstan. Entitled Borat: Touristic Guidings to Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan ($17), the guide "showcase of all that is great of Kazakhstan–marvel at the statistic of Nurek Dam, make your childrens laugh with our jokes about jews and take a peekings inside brandnew Capitalist Supermall Viktor Hotelier’s Shopcity–3 stores and electrical staircare!!" As a bonus, you also get Borat: Touristic Guidings to Minor Nation of U.S. and A., which includes tips that show foreigners "how to get cage of your wife through airport, and how to gain entry to an American vagine without spend money."

Replug

"MagSafe for your headphones." Okay, so that's not really the slogan for Replug ($TBA; Fall 2007), but users of any recent Mac laptop will certainly see the similarity. Replug transforms any standard 3.5mm audio jack into a breakaway connection, protecting the jack from undue stress, and allowing the cord to simply detach when pulled, which can also keep your audio source form ending up on the floor. [via]

Wi-Fi Detector T-Shirt

Finding a wireless internet access point can be a pain sometimes, so do yourself (and your gadget-toting brethren) a favor by sporting the Wi-Fi Detector T-Shirt ($30). It boasts a glowing animation on the front chest that dynamically displays the current Wi-Fi signal strength in the area. It's like having Spidey-Sense, only for wireless internet. [via]

Davek SOLO Umbrella

Ditch your aging Totes and step up to the style and class of the Davek SOLO Umbrella ($95). As well engineered as it is good looking, the SOLO features a WindFlex Frame System that is reinforced with flexible carbon polymer ligaments and has a solid steel shaft to stand up to high winds. Its microweave, 190 thread count nylon canopy and water-repellent coating keeps you dry, and the terrific handle, made from nickel-plated zinc alloy, features a built-in clip for attaching to a bag or strap. Add in the 3-action button system and unconditional lifetime guarantee, and you've got one truly great umbrella.

Killerspin Revolution Ping Pong Table

Play like table tennis pros on the Killerspin Revolution Ping Pong Table ($2,000). As seen in use on ESPN and Balls of Fury, the high-end table was designed specifically for professional competitions. It sports a two-piece tabletop construction for easy setup, a special glare reducing coating, and a metal arched structure for good looks and lots of stability. [Thanks, Kevin]

Facebank

You know the phrase "feeding change"? Well, it gets taken to a whole new extreme with the Facebank ($29). This mildy-creepy electronic bank features a face on the front that opens up to "eat" your change, and holds around 30 quarters.

Leatherman Skeletool

Now Available. Originally posted 09/07. Whether you're a professional heli-skier or a geek stuck down in the IT department, you should always have a good multi-tool in your pocket. But if the thought of said tool weighing down your pants all day doesn't appeal, maybe it's time to get yourself something a little less bulky. The Leatherman Skeletool is an ultra-light pocket-survival-tool that includes just the essentials — a super sharp knife, full-size pliers with wire cutters, an interchangeable screwdriver, and a carabiner clip/bottle opener. The Skeletool keeps weight and volume to a minimum without sacrificing quality or functionality. Two versions will be available — the Skeletool ($58) and Skeletool CX ($80; shown), which switches out some of the stainless steel components for carbon fiber.

Costume T-Shirts

Sport the uniform of your favorite character with Costume T-Shirts ($20-$30). These soft tees feature graphic prints of the costumes of some of our favorite movie and cartoon characters, such as Optimus Prime, Spider-Man, He-Man, and the deadly Storm Shadow, as well as Star Wars favorites Darth Vader, R2-D2, and Stromtrooper. [via] Save: The Bargainist reports that you can get 20% off any order at 80sTees.com.

Collector's Edition Slinky

One of the most loved toys in the world goes back to its roots with this Collector's Edition Slinky ($8). Sporting the "dark metal" coloring of the original, this Slinky also comes in a box that features the original package design from 1945.

Tattoo Pin-Up Girl Towels

Bring the pin-up girl into the 21st century — and into your bathroom — with Tattoo Pin-Up Girl Towels ($30 each). Choose from one of three designs by Uncrate fav. Kathy Steig, and wow your guests with the ultimate anti-rubber ducky bathroom decor.

Synopsis T-shirts

Movie buffs will love this line of 2K tees from Stereotype Design. As their name implies, the Synopsis T-shirts ($35) feature the official one-line cable descriptions of well-known movies, along with their star rating and year released. Our favorites include Scarface, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Back To The Future.

Umbra Magtable

If you're like us, your coffee table is used for one primary purpose: the display and/or storage of magazines. The Umbra Magtable ($160) takes this idea to the next level by offering slots in the top for hanging magazines. Simply genius. [via]

Magwear Magnetic Wristband

Any true geek will tell you that half the battle of working on electronics is trying to keep track of all those too-damn-small screws. The Magwear Magnetic Wristband ($18) helps alleviate this problem by providing a magnetic surface to hold the small stuff while you hack, upgrade, or mod your way to a better life.

General Mills Kubrick Series

Pay homage to the original breakfast icons with these sugary sweet toys. The General Mills Kubrick Series ($20 each) includes Franken Berry, Boo Berry and Count Chocula. Glow in the dark versions also available for even scarier cereal lovers.

Husqvarna Automower

Meet the Roomba for your grass. The Husqvarna Automower ($TBA) is an automatic, battery-powered mower that can take care of your lawn all by itself, using hidden wires to stay on track. The 19-pound mower is also relatively quiet, operating at 63 dB, compared to 95-100 dB gas mowers, and since it runs on batteries, it generates zero emissions. An eco-friendly robotic lawnmower? We're in.

Moo MiniCards

With more uses than we can possibly list here, Moo MiniCards ($20/100) are the coolest paper-based product since toilet paper... or something. The roughly 1.1 x 2.75-inch cards feature any image you want on one side — from your computer, flickr or one of Moo's designs — and text on the other side, like your name, phone number or a slick message — literally, whatever you want. For more ideas, check out the MiniCards flickr pool.

Bicycle Guardians Playing Cards

Impress your buddies on poker night with a pack of these awesome Bicycle Guardians Playing Cards ($5/Pack). Made by the US Playing Card Co., these cards feature dark, intricate, modern takes on the classic imagery found on Bicycle's playing cards, adding a touch of class to any poker table. [Thanks, Brock]

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