In LEGO Technic’s first partnership with BBC’s Top Gear, the two have created a 463-piece remote control rally car set. Utilizing a small but powerful motor and a bluetooth-controlled smart hub, it allows easy phone-based control for driving forward, backwards and steering, using the LEGO Technic Control+ app. Available 12/26.
The 5-Day Mule from surf apparel brand Roark, is a 55-liter travel/daypack that will support your daily adventures & longer trips with sweet features like a laptop sleeve, padded back support, water bottle & sunglass pockets & a side carry handle.
Flint & Tinder’s flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket is a timeless denim-jacket design but features waxed and weather-resistant Martexin 7 oz. sailcloth fabrication. Designed to break-in and improve with age and wear, as well as shed wet weather, the flannel lining adds an extra layer of winter warmth.
The 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s iconic Batman movie has arrived in a 3300-piece commemorative Lego Batmobile kit. The car measures over 23-inches long, highlighted by the dual turbine exhaust and goth batwing fairings. It comes with a Batman mini-fig and a rotating display that features classic branding from the 1989 film. Available November 29.
Razer’s latest high-end wireless gaming mouse is called the Basilisk Ultimate. It’s just as fast & responsive as the wired model & also features an upgraded & all-new 20,000 DPI optical sensor, ergonomic design, programmable onboard profiles for custom settings & features like adjustable scroll resistance for a personalized feel.
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Handcrafted in full-grain vegetable-tanned Italian leather, the Ta-Da Card Case from Hardgraft fans open giving you easy access to at least 7 cards as well as cash. A black herringbone elastic strap keeps it closed & a small back pocket keeps a few folded bills ever-ready.
Vargo’s latest knife, a lightweight EDC folder called the Sobata 398, boasts a blade made of sintered titanium-ceramic, which the brand claims will hold an edge 5-times longer than hardened steel. Weighing just 2.3 ounces, the mix of titanium & ceramic gives the blade a unique feel that is more like a serrated knife while resisting wear.
Faithful to the design of the original 1989 Nintendo Game Boy, the Analogue Pocket gives users the ability to play the entire library of more than 2780 games. It features an HD display, stereo speakers, and USB-C recharge. Analogue is also offering cartridge adapters for Sega Game Gear, SNK Neo Geo Pocket Colour and Atari Lynx games.
Netgear’s wireless Arlo Doorbell is a smart home device that lets you monitor your home entry from afar. When somebody rings the doorbell, the Arlo app sends you a notification & allows 2-way remote audio. Powered by 2 AA batteries, it delivers 2 years of use. It works seamlessly with Arlo’s security cameras as well as other brands for a more robust security system.
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The Level Lock is great because it gives you rich smart lock functions but fits right into the slot where your current deadbolt is. Users are able to create virtual keys for friends, family and guests, control the lock remotely, talk to visitors through their door, use voice commands, and monitor door activity using Level’s App or Apple HomeKit. Set-up takes less than 10 minutes with just a screwdriver.
Combining the cozy comfort of a flannel shirt with the warmth of chill-killing sherpa fleece, Rumpl’s Homestyle Flannel Sherpa Blanket will be an epic couch companion as cool autumn afternoons turn to drafty winter nights.
48 million single-use green propane bottles end up in landfills each year. The refillable Gas Growler is a way to do better. Designed for car camping & outdoor cooking anywhere, it holds the equivalent of 5 green bottles worth of propane for firing your camp stoves. The deluxe set includes the heavy-duty tank & hose as well as a convenient carry-case.
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Integrating a waterproof & breathable Gore-Tex membrane into the Air Pegasus 36 Trail gives Nike’s popular runner a lightweight winter coat that will keep out rain & snow. At the same time, Gore-Tex allows sweat to be transported away from your feet to keep you dry & comfortable as the days get colder. Double Air zoom cushioning insures comfort for many miles. Available 10/10.
Instead of artery-clogging fat & oil, Philips’ countertop AirFryer XXL uses a “tornado” of heat to create healthy delicious dishes of all sorts. It is a simple, programmable device with technology that removes excess fat from foods. In addition to “frying” (lol) it also bakes, grills, and roasts.
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For the creation of this new watch collection, Triwa teamed up with Humanium Metal, a company that takes illegal firearms recovered from El Salvador & melts them down to make more positive products. Like the watch cases for the Triwa HU39 Collection. The slim, classically-styled HU39 is offered in several models, including 2 chronographs and 2 automatic variants. 15% of the proceeds from these watches support anti-gun violence initiatives in El Salvador.
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Video & field photography pros love LaCie’s rugged portable SSDs. With the introduction of 3 new designs, they’ve got even more to love. LaCie says the brands Rugged SSD, Rugged SSD Pro, and Rugged BOSS SSD models are all “designed to help Media & Entertainment professionals manage the huge volumes of data their workflows create.” All three boast IP67 waterproof rating, 3-meter drop tolerance, and 2-ton crush resistance. Transfer speeds range from 950mb/sec-2500mb/sec with Thunderbolt 3 connection. The BOSS SSD model also features a built-in LCD screen & SD card slot.
Artist and “monster-maker” Rick Baker is a legend of Hollywood special effects. From the zombies of Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking Thriller to Men in Black and all the way back to the horrifying effects in An American Werewolf in London, his work is iconic. This deluxe, two-volume set, packed with more than 1,600 color images and original sketches, covers the makeup artist’s forty-plus-year career. Hardcover available for pre-order now.
Roku has a sweet little audio upgrade for your TV. The new Smart Soundbar is a slim wireless speaker powered by 4 premium drivers & features a built-in Roku Ultra for seamless streaming as well. It delivers rich, room-filling sound and connects to most TVs using either an HDMI ARC port or optical audio port. To add a bit of bass to the mix, the brand also created a new Wireless Subwoofer. Both speakers are available for pre-order now.
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Adidas teamed up with Swedish audio technology lab Zounds to create 2 new sport & training headphones. The wireless on-ear RPT-01 & the wireless in-ear FWD-01 were developed by Zounds & rigorously tested & approved by elite Adidas athletes. Both feature rugged, sweat-proof construction & a safety feature called Passive Transparency, allowing natural sounds to cut through the music to keep you alert.
