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9Oops.com http://www.9oops.com Creative Ideas, Unusual Gifts Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:41:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Tool Tank Looks Cool http://www.9oops.com/reviews/555-tool-tank-looks-cool http://www.9oops.com/reviews/555-tool-tank-looks-cool#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:32:53 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=555 Tool Tank looks like a toy tank keychain that does nothing more than make a bunch of keychain look less boring, but it is in fact a mini screwdriver that is capable of performing tasks like tightening and loosening screws for various purposes such as repairing and maintaining stuff around the house.

The clever design puts the parts of a multi-bit screwdriver in the shape of the tank. The tank’s turret is obviously the most important part, not only in a real tank but also for this keychain tool. It holds the screw bits magnetically in place while the turret moves vertically up and down freely across a 90-degree angle to suit the task at hand. You may play physics games with it in your hand.

As for the tracks of the tank, the metallic parts of the wheels are actually different-sized screw bits cleverly held in place magnetically to complete the look of a miniature toy tank.

One cool-looking keychain that comes with a useful function. The Tool Tank is due for a February 2012 release and retails for £9.99 from Spinning Hat.

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Amazing iPhone DSLR http://www.9oops.com/reviews/546-amazing-iphone-dslr http://www.9oops.com/reviews/546-amazing-iphone-dslr#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:29:00 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=546

Not satisfied with the tiny camera lens on his iphone, Jeremy Salvador has sent his iPhone DSLR Prototype 1.0, it’s an iPhone 4 housing that can be equipped with DSLR lenses. The iphone sits inside the mount and the lenses attach on the front. the mount has two handle grips on each side for smooth movements and can also be mounted on a tripod. so far the system only allows users to use canon ef lenses, but with an adapter the system should be able to use almost any lens. the design takes the iphone’s 5mp camera with hd video capability to a new level create impressive still photos and video.

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Herschel Novel Duffel bag http://www.9oops.com/reviews/536-herschel-novel-duffel-bag http://www.9oops.com/reviews/536-herschel-novel-duffel-bag#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:36:03 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=536
The Novel Duffel includes a shoe compartment to keep your kicks away from your kits. With a padded shoulder strap it makes for the perfect carry on.

Size: 11?x23?x10.5?

Details: Fully Lined with Herschel’s Custom Fabric, removable shoulder strap. Forty five liter capacity. Waterproof Zipper Detail. Separate Shoe Compartment.

Click Here to Purchase Herschel’s Novel Duffel bag($75)

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Retire your stubby finger: iCooly iPhone/iPad Brush Stylus http://www.9oops.com/reviews/530-retire-your-stubby-finger-icooly-iphoneipad-brush-stylus http://www.9oops.com/reviews/530-retire-your-stubby-finger-icooly-iphoneipad-brush-stylus#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:02:41 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=530

Finally you get full detailed control over all your favorite apps. The iCooly is great for accurate typing on the iPhone and perfect for drawing apps on the iPad. What’s more, the brush retracts into the stylus at the push of a button. Just try and get your finger to do that.

Who would have thunk that a brush is the best way to control the capacitive touch display on your iPhone or iPad? Turns out that the special iCooly Brush Stylus mimics your stubby finger perfectly, except with much more accuracy.

Product Features

  • Specially designed stylus works with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
  • Enables precision selection of on-screen items
  • Metal Construction
  • Soft brush tip material keeps your screen clean while you tap
  • Tip retracts into stylus at the push of a button
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BearBot Bottle Opening Shirt is coming http://www.9oops.com/reviews/524-bearbot-bottle-opening-shirt-is-coming http://www.9oops.com/reviews/524-bearbot-bottle-opening-shirt-is-coming#comments Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:50:50 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=524
On the way home, our little robot friend opened many a bottle of Benderbrau and Botweiser. In our beatified state, we inquired if it would be WRONG to steal this invention from the robot company, when they had been oh-so-friendly to us. “Would that make us jerks?” Harrison asked. The little BeerBot belched. “Everybody’s a jerk,” he said. “You, me, this jerk.” (He’s right, Christian is a jerk.) So we decided to screw over the friendly robot company of the future – by IMPROVING on their BeerBot prototype and implanting it into a shirt.

Having cured cancer and world hunger, the ThinkGeek monkeys went on a time traveling expedition to the year 2998 to visit a certain friendly robot company in Tijuana. Ty slipped our tour guide a vintage 2010 iPhone 4G (NIB!), and convinced him to take us back into the top secret R&D area. There, we found them developing tiny robots whose sole purpose was to open bottles of beer. Willy pulled out his yo-yo and did a few tricks to distract the employees while Hans pocketed a prototype.

That’s right. BeerBot was great and great is okay, but amazing would be GREAT! The BeerBot Bottle Opening Shirt is amazing. This slightly inebriated robot forgot about the Three Laws six beers ago, but he’ll gladly help you pop the top of your brewski. When life is hilariously cruel and hands you a beer without a means to open it, you can laugh as you throw wide your jacket and hand the bottle to your BeerBot. POP! Open. You’ll be the life of the party thanks to BeerBot, and who doesn’t want to be the life of the party? Who doesn’t want to have the one thing that everyone needs? Just remember, meatbags, drink responsibly. We’d like to see you survive until 2998, after all, even if you’re just a head in a jar.

Product Features

* For responsible meatbags aged 21+
* Place bottle into the robot’s hand, tilt SLIGHTLY and the bottle opens!
* Black t-shirt with a bottle opening robot attached
* Whether it’s root beer or Benderbrau, please drink responsibly
* Love your washing machine: turn this shirt inside out to machine-wash

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Cool Envelope Style iPad Bag http://www.9oops.com/reviews/518-cool-envelope-style-ipad-bag http://www.9oops.com/reviews/518-cool-envelope-style-ipad-bag#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:59:09 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=518 This envelope style iPad bag seems to be inspired by the Macbook air envelope case, the price is $60 and it’s available through Peasants and Travelers.

The envelope bag is flat, compact size allows you to bring it anywhere. With the adjustable cross body shoulder strap it will not get in your way. Whether carrying all the necessary documents or your new iPad, the envelope bag is the perfect choice. The discreet magnetic closure and internal organizer pockets will ensure all your documents and tools are secure. It will be mantained and easy to access no matter where the day takes you. The bag fits the iPad perfectly like a glove.

Click Here to Purchase it for $60

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Yes, this is the Google Juice http://www.9oops.com/reviews/512-yes-this-is-the-google-juice http://www.9oops.com/reviews/512-yes-this-is-the-google-juice#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:28:29 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=512 Google offers everything, here’s an example. The below picture shows the first bottle of Google Juice.

Do you want Google Juice? Johannes has made a mysterious google juice. Get your bottle, it’s addictive. One of the key factors of search engine optimization that is clouded in secrecy is the mysteries google juice. It is ment to be an ethereal substance which flows between web pages via their hyperlinks. Currently you can buy google juice only at the German discounter Netto.

Online result layout offline. Read carefully.

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Flash Hardware: Beamer iPhone Case http://www.9oops.com/reviews/500-flash-hardware-beamer-iphone-case http://www.9oops.com/reviews/500-flash-hardware-beamer-iphone-case#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:33:45 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=500
Slim, glossy and simple-minded conception, powered by a similar coin cell electric battery, the Beamer is a bright case of simple innovation. Just press the showing neatness integrated push button, once for a few seconds of light or twice to leave on indefinitely.

Socially built up by our mind bosoming allies at Quirky.com, the Beamer is a imperishable, iPhone friendly hardcase with a inherent super bright LED. Apply it to crystalize extempore photos/videos, search for cast smarties, read menus in palely lit restaurants, wave during power lays or keep off the loo place following an evening with Mr Lager and his pals. You can even use it to do that scarey torch under your Kuki affair.

Although the iPhone 3G/3Gs has a lot of features than a cosmetic surgeon booklet it still lacks a photographic camera flash and flashlight. What’s more, it is liable to break if you drop it. So why not kill three birds with one incredibly smart case? Come forward the Beamer.

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A more civilized weapon: Star Wars Force FX Light Scabers http://www.9oops.com/reviews/490-a-more-civilized-weapon-star-wars-force-fx-light-scabers http://www.9oops.com/reviews/490-a-more-civilized-weapon-star-wars-force-fx-light-scabers#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:10:13 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=490

From the first time you saw the flash of light you knew you wanted one. At first, you were not quite sure what they were, but they were powerful and wonderful. Now, even after over 30 years, you still want one. Yes, it’s the time to join the ranks of the Jedi. Arm yourself with one of the most beloved weapons: the Star Wars Force FX Lightsaber.

In spite of its low price, this 70cm weapon features all the sound effects you know and love. It even makes that spine tingling ‘striking’ sound and changes color when you wave it at a space devil (played by the cat) or a behelmeted villain (played by the mother-in-law).

The “Force FX” part means these sabers are from a galaxy far away. The blades light from the bottom up and fade from the top down. When you wait to strike, you hear that hum you’ve come to know and love. Each wave will trigger its own sound effect and each crash of saber on saber will also deliver an burst of audio.

Of course hokey weapons and old religions are no match for a good blaster at your side, but try telling that to Darth Firebox (aka the boss) or our young apprentice (aka the work experience bod), both of whom have felt the force thanks to this amusing little sci-fi rapier.

There are many different styles of sabers are available, from the diminutive Yoda to a battle damaged Darth Maul. The Darth Maul even comes with an additional piece so you can connect two together to build the complete double thin lightsaber! These Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers are truly weapons from a more civilized time.

Batteries: Yoda, Darth Maul, Count Dooku, Asajj Ventress, and Obi-Wan (Ep1) all use 3 AAA (not included); Darth Vader and Anakin use 3 AA (not included)
Dimensions: All sabers are approx 44″ long – except Yoda, which is 33″ long

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Magic Sexy Lady: Color Changing Ceramic Coffee Cup http://www.9oops.com/reviews/485-magic-sexy-lady-color-changing-ceramic-coffee-cup http://www.9oops.com/reviews/485-magic-sexy-lady-color-changing-ceramic-coffee-cup#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:25:55 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=485

Are you person who booms on shock value? This Sexy Lady Color Changing Ceramic Coffee Cup will definitely enter to hand if you love to create a sense out of nothing. When cool, it is an ordinary coffee mug with a lady’s figure on it. After you adding any hot drink which is hotter than 45 degrees Celsius, the color of the mug will change. The lady’s dress performing a disappearing act, then her underwear is revealed.

So this coffee cup is really sexy and hot.

Features:

* A great gift for any lonely men in your life!
* The lady’s dress will disappear and her underwear will be revealed when you add hot coffee above 45?.
* Size: 10.5*7.5*14cm
* Weight: 0.436KG.

Package Contains:

* 1 x Sexy Lady Color Changing Coffee Mug

Purchase it here for $19.99

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Awesome Brisket Flip Flop http://www.9oops.com/reviews/480-awesome-brisket-flip-flop http://www.9oops.com/reviews/480-awesome-brisket-flip-flop#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:55:43 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=480 Have you ever seen a brisket flip flop? Not everyone is going to be sporting a pair of it this summer. If you have now, you are probably a better person for it.

Brisket Flip Flop is made out of dyed foam, with different colored fabrics playing the filling of the sandwich. Definitely amazing looking, the brisket flip flop will make you the talk of the scene. Do not try to eat it, when you find yourself very hungry.

There are lots of different places I could have guessed this shoe could have come from.  Among the top ones would have been Japan and some weird shoe museum.  I was way off.  It’s actually for sale on Etsy from a vendor based out of Fort Lauderdale. You can get this work of art for the low price of $295.

Purchase it for $295 on Etsy

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Cool Fragrance Fido Charms for your dog http://www.9oops.com/reviews/472-cool-fragrance-fido-charms-for-your-dog http://www.9oops.com/reviews/472-cool-fragrance-fido-charms-for-your-dog#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:54:34 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=472 Make your dog smells sweeter with Fragrance Fido Charms

There are two types of people in the world: one clean messes, the other hide messes. If your thought of “cleaning” involves shoving everything on the floor into the nearest cabinet, you’re the last mentioned. Do not worry, many people are the same. We are going to get out on a branch and say these equivalent people are the ones who act not to find the foul stench from their dog. Is there a way to have a great smelling dog?

The answer is yes. Just dress one of these Fragrance Fido Charms to your dog’s collar, you will immediately smell the difference. Now you have the Green Apple Dog, Ocean Breeze Dog, or even Fresh Linen Dog. I believe all you want your dog to smell as wonderful as a load of laundry fresh from the dryer?

Fragrance Fido Charms Specifications:

  • Scented charms for your dog’s collar
  • Six scents available: Cucumber Melon (green/blue)? Green Apple (bright green)? Ocean Breeze (blue)? Tangerine (orange)? Fresh Linen (white)? Wild Berry (pink/purple)
  • Fragrance lasts up to a month
  • Mask that hound dog smell with something delicious
  • Healthier for your dog’s skin than scented shampoos or doggie colognes
  • Dimensions (H / W / D): 1″ x 2.75″ x 0.75″

Buy Fragrance Fido Charms here for $3.99 only

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Extra Helping Hand: Reisenthel Mother Child Bag http://www.9oops.com/reviews/464-extra-helping-hand-reisenthel-mother-child-bag http://www.9oops.com/reviews/464-extra-helping-hand-reisenthel-mother-child-bag#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:31:59 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=464

The mother child bag is a special shopping bag to allow a child to help Mom or Dad carry the shopping. Babies are always happy and proud when they can help, so here’s a great bag for both!

The Reisenthel Mother Child Bag solves a common problem with an very simple idea: a child-sized handle attached to the side of a shopping bag! It’s fabulous for times when you don’t have a hand to spare and offers your child a bit of security as well as extra safety while crossing the road.

Another benefit is that they will be so occupied with their task, they will stay closer to the adult, not likely to wander!

BTW: 1 Euro of each bag will be donated to a day-care center

  • Safe shopping for parents and children
  • tear-proof polyester fabric
  • with extra handle to grip amd help carry
  • eye-catching front print
  • 1 inner pocket with zip fastening
  • 1 interior cell phone storage pocket
  • bag can be slung over the shoulder thanks to two additional long handles

Material: polyester
Dimensions: length 42 cm, width 20 cm, height 44.5 cm
volume: 20 L

Purchase it here for 19,90 €

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Awesome Solar Powered Rainbow Maker http://www.9oops.com/reviews/457-awesome-solar-powered-rainbow-maker http://www.9oops.com/reviews/457-awesome-solar-powered-rainbow-maker#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:48:12 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=457 Solar Powered Rainbow Maker 1

Do you like rainbows? This solar powered rainbow maker will fill your room with a twirl of impressive rainbows! Stick the rainbow maker to any window that meets direct sunlight. The crystal will rotate and produce beautiful rainbows that move around the room. Genuine Swarovski crystal rotates and refracts sunshine to create rainbows.

This unusual appearing thing attaches via sucking cup to your window and swings and rotates a Swarovski crystal to refract sunshine making “whirling rainbows.”  The entire deal is powered by a minor solar control panel.

Solar Powered Rainbow Maker 2
We’re pretty sure this will keep childrens mesmerized for several hours on end, only to wonder whether they may be curious enough to drag it away from the window, resulting in an accident. We suggest you put this out of reach of children will be safe.
Solar Powered Rainbow Maker 3
Have a lovely room where you enjoy the sun shine in each morning in your daily life? Why not stylish it up even more with the $24.99 solar powered rainbow maker?

Solar Powered Rainbow Maker 4

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Unique Stickman Oliver Appetizer Plates http://www.9oops.com/reviews/435-unique-stickman-oliver-appetizer-plates http://www.9oops.com/reviews/435-unique-stickman-oliver-appetizer-plates#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:52:26 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=435

These appetizer appeal plates has beloved stick figure character Oliver on the beach.

Each plate has a hand-sketched conception on coloring exposure.

Our real personal Oliver reaches the beach, chills in the sun. Mixed-media black hand-sketch with coloring photograph on thin clean porcelain rectangle.

* Shiny white porcelain
* Decal pattern
* Dishwashing machine- and microwave-safe

BTW: The price is $2.95 for each one.

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Outdoor Practical Voltaic Solar Bags and Solar Chargers http://www.9oops.com/reviews/412-outdoor-practical-voltaic-solar-bags-and-solar-chargers http://www.9oops.com/reviews/412-outdoor-practical-voltaic-solar-bags-and-solar-chargers#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:30:57 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=412

Voltaic solar traveling bag charge virtually all hand-held electronics. The Generator also charges laptops.

Effective Solar Panels: Tough, lightweight, waterproof solar panels are embedded in each bag. The panels use high-efficiency mono-cristalline cells to charge devices fast. The Backpack, Converter and Messenger produce 4 Watts, meaning 1 hour in the sun will power 3 60 minutes of iPod play time or 1.5 hours of mobile phone talk time.

The Generator produces 15 Watts, powerful enough to extend laptop runtime by 2-4 hours from five hours of direct sun.

Electric battery Included: All Voltaic bags come up with a removeable battery pack which stores any surplus power generated, so you’ve power whenever and wherever you need it – not just when the sun is up. The battery can also be charged using the USB cable and the optional AC travel or car charger.

Easy Connection to Devices: All bags include standard adapters for common mobile phone* and other handheld devices. The Generator also includes common laptop adapters.

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Secret Storage Books http://www.9oops.com/reviews/407-secret-storage-books http://www.9oops.com/reviews/407-secret-storage-books#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:28:42 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=407 Need a place to retreat your secrets or other things you don’t want found while you work? We came over these super cool vintage + antique books that are made into storage boxes.


You are able to choose the book you would like to have made into storage box which is one thing we really liked. Fancy a vintage copy of Sherlock Holmes for your workspace? They’ve got it. Secret Storage Books also has custom projects available so your options are pretty open.


Some neat things about Secret Storage Good Book:

* The pages of each book are first dipped into a vat of non toxic glue or starch
* The books are then clamped in gangs to avoid warping during the curing process
* Curing happens in a pressurized drying chamber
* The hardened pages are then individually machined using various kinds of cutters
* All bookboxes are made from ‘pre-owned’ books and therefore may have scuffs and dents – which is part of their charm and camouflage
* All books are acquired from charities, recyclers, community organizations or publishers

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Wearable ROCK: Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt http://www.9oops.com/reviews/399-wearable-rock-electronic-rock-guitar-shirt http://www.9oops.com/reviews/399-wearable-rock-electronic-rock-guitar-shirt#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:53:38 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=399

Here at ThinkGeek we are exactly wishing for a fully playable guitar made into a t-shirt when along came the Pixie of ROCK… she wailed with face melting guitar solo and *POOF* there it was in our hands…The Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt.

We turned on the mini amp, cranked the volume to 11 and started to rock. As the Pixie explained, the Electronic Guitar Shirt is incredibly easy to play because each button on the neck is a major chord. She went on to mention how you can play dozens of classic rock songs with very little skill. However she warned us never to use the Guitar Shirt for evil, lest we are prepared to summon the Demon of Rock and duel to the death for musical supremacy.

Now you can purchase one of these fine Electronic Rock Guitar Shirts and get a little wearable ROCK magic for yourself. The Electronic Guitar Shirt is not a toy that plays pre-canned musical riffs, it is a real musical instrument that allows you to play your favorite songs and sound great doing it.

All major chords are recorded from a real electric guitar, and the included magnetic pick allows you to strum just like you would a real guitar. The included mini amp clips to your belt and gets plenty loud with great sounding amplification circuitry. The tone knob on the amp lets you adjust the sound just like a real guitar.

Product Features

  • Belt out your favorite rock tunes on this t-shirt based real playable electric guitar
  • Great real rock sound
  • Play all major chords
  • Strum by waving the included magnetic pick over the strings
  • Mini guitar amp speaker clips to your belt
  • Volume goes to 11
  • Adjustable tone knob
  • Electronic components are easily removed from the shirt for washing
  • Includes two magnetic picks
  • Picks stick to speaker grill for easy storage
  • Requires 4 x AAA Batteries. Not included

Buy it at ThinkGeek

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Peter Bruegger: Moustache Mugs http://www.9oops.com/reviews/390-peter-bruegger-moustache-mugs http://www.9oops.com/reviews/390-peter-bruegger-moustache-mugs#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:04:57 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=390 Why waste time growing that mustache you’ve been planning for so many years– when you can put it on and take it off at will?  Such must have been the inspiration for Peter Bruegger, designer of the Moustache Mug.  Be you villain, hero, kung fu fighter, dictator or Charlie Chaplin, this mug provides a perfect facial hair compliment to that lovely face of yours.  Granted, these aren’t your cheap, throw-away coffee mugs– these are 100% fine bone china.  Overkill?  Hell no.  Lift this up to your face, you’ve got an authentic moustache and the coolest coffee mug your co-workers will ever see.

$20 at peteribruegger.

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Haute Culture Mini Gardens http://www.9oops.com/reviews/386-haute-culture-mini-gardens http://www.9oops.com/reviews/386-haute-culture-mini-gardens#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:46:20 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=386 In style, it’s all about the accessories. And Paris designer Christophe Vialle offers endless options to customize the Haute Culture garden with these containers–which fit within the Chlorophylle frame in countless configurations, from 2 Fairways per frame, 4 minis, 1 and 2… Or forget the frame altogether! They can go from tabletop to wall, once the “lawn” is grown, by way of their magnetized base. Simply fill the box with the enclosed growing mixture—seeds of grass, basil or peas and Polyter, a singular technology that reduces watering by half and provides the mini “lawn” with essential nourishment. The first shoots appear in about four days. Double that time and voila! An indoor garden. The Prêt-à-Pousser collection (that’s Ready-to-Grow kits) of refill potting mix keeps the garden going beyond that holiday away. Christophe considered every detail, down to the recycled kraft box packaging, printed in quality vegetable ink.

Buy Here

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Funny Mood Mugs http://www.9oops.com/reviews/368-funny-mood-mugs http://www.9oops.com/reviews/368-funny-mood-mugs#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:35:19 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=368 Time to get up—somebody smiles, somebody knits his/her brows, and there’re also someone too sleepy to open their eyes. Indeed, the same morning begins with different facial expressions, and each one has a distinctive way to enjoy their first cup of coffee. All handmade, these porcelain mugs not only come with a cute facial expression to reflect your mood, but feature a double wall insulation to keep the drink warm inside while your hands cool outside. So which do you like best, Happy as Larry, Monstrously Moody or Seriously Sleepy?

Selling Price: £8.95

Buy it here

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Creative Stylish Bookshelves http://www.9oops.com/reviews/342-creative-stylish-bookshelves http://www.9oops.com/reviews/342-creative-stylish-bookshelves#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:16:43 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=342

In the world of design, anything is susceptible to an image overhaul. Even the most uninspiring of household furniture, a bookshelf for example, can be redesigned until it, well, no longer remotely resembles a bookshelf. And this is exactly what design is about; seeing something from an angle that no-one else has seen, and making it real. The results are here for all to see. Some are practical, some are space saving, others are simply stunning to look at.

So if you’re thinking of a living-room redesign, take some inspiration from the cool bookshelves below and liven up your literary collection!

1. Infinity Bookshelf

Designer Job Koelewijn broke the mould when he designed his Infinity Bookcase. Using the mathematical concept of Lemniscate as a design basis, similar to that of the Mobius Strip, Koelewijn’s bookcase is a physical representation of infinity, as it only technically has one continuous side. Which means that if you read all the way round the bookcase, you would be reading forever. And ever.

2. Polar Bear Shelf

An explanation as so to what the Polar Bear Shelf would perhaps be a little patronising. In short, it’s a shelving unit in the shape of a polar bear, but you knew that already. A superb piece of novelty furniture, especially for an animal lover, the polar bear shelf is also incredibly practical, as it’s near ‘to scale’ size means there is enough room for all your books – plus your next door neighbour’s.

3. Andreas Hegert Bookshelf

The days of digging out your dusty spirit level to make sure your new shelves are completely flat are a thing of the past if Andreas Hegert’s shelving design is anything to go by. With no acknowledgement to the linear or the right angle, his trio of shelves simply resemble scribbles on paper moulded into shelves. With shelves ranging from 40cm to one metre in length, the design is, on paper, as practical as the standard book case, although as these images demonstrate, this is unlikely to be the case.

4. Inverted Bookshelf

Without the books attached, the Inverted Bookshelf looks more like a piece of drunken DIY gone badly wrong. With a selection of books hanging below, it looks like a David Blaine optical illusion, and will definitely confuse your guests for a little while at least. Instead of supporting your books from the bottom, the Inverted Bookshelf suspends them underneath, without, of course, not damaging the books in process to create an entertaining little optical illusion.

5. Movement Bookshelf

As a design, the Movement Bookshelf is probably one of the most opinion splitting bookshelves on the list. Bent nails are placed in formation to hold individual books in position, the end result being a series of what look like book-based cartoon characters sitting on your wall. For some, shelves don’t come much cooler. For others, the giant polar bear is a much more viable option all of a sudden.

6. The Cave Bookshelf

It may seem like a mere novel idea on the surface, but the Cave Bookshelf is a lot more practical than it looks. Given the need that many homes have for extra space, the Cave combines a book case and a chair without the need for any extra room. As well as providing a novel environment for reading, it can even act as a partition between two rooms, allowing you to maximise your living space. In fact, the Cave is probably more of an interior redesign tool than it is a bookshelf!

7. Folding Bookshelf

When it comes to flexibility, the Folding Bookshelf is unrivalled. Despite the strength of the cherry wood from which it is made, the bookshelf can be folded like paper, meaning you can fully customise your shelving and how you want your books to look. Place your books vertically or horizontally, or turn them 90° – however you want them to look, its likely that the Folding Bookshelf can cater for it.

8. Bookstairs

Owning a lot of books doesn’t mean you have to dedicate one of your rooms to housing them. In fact, there are so many spaces where you can not only store your books, but make them a furniture centre piece. In this London house, the stairs up the loft became individual bookshelves, and the space saving result became a spectacular and unique design feature. With a small library underneath and around the stairs however, allow yourself more time for nipping downstairs for a glass of water in the middle of the night!

9. Bookshelf Rafters

Leaving rafters exposed is now considered a design feature, as opposed to a sign of lazy builders leaving a job half done! What rafters also do is provide more storage space, such as this ceiling-book-shelving system. Perhaps better suited to storing older books however, as regular trips up the step ladder may become a little tedious!

10. Triangle Shelf

Introducing some storage space into a room used to mean a complete redesign to fit in a cumbersome bookcase or shelving unit. Not any more. This triangular shelving system consists of a series of (surprisingly) triangular shelves that fit together to mould around your existing furniture. Rather like ivy sprawling down the side of a building, the Triangle Shelf can be perfectly incorporated into your room’s current design, and, by adding more shelves, should be able to cope comfortably with your book collection.

11. Hanging Bookshelves

The Hanging Bookshelf was designed to reverse any preconceived ideas about the bookshelf being the heaviest and most cumbersome item of furniture in the room. Lightweight and fragile, the Hanging Bookshelf is suspended from the ceiling and keeps the books in suspension, making it easy for them to be plucked off and replaced at leisure. Probably not ideal to hang in the middle of the room with small children or animals around, though!

12. Bibliochaise

Ever sat down to start a new book, made yourself comfortable and remembered you hadn’t quite finished the last one? With the Bibliochaise, your next read or your last one will always be in reaching distance, meaning you won’t even have to get up to switch books. Shaped like a normal armchair, the Bibliochaise can store up to 5 linear metres of books at any one time in customisable shelves.

13. Neverending Bookshelf

Sometimes practicality is simply forced to make way for stunning design. Not many bookshelves can claim that they represent the mathematical exploration into the concept of infinity, but this one does exactly that. You’ll probably spend that much time looking for the ‘end’ of the shelf that your time spent reading will diminish, but it will prove an excellent talking point with new visitors to your house. The question of where to put it is the first issue to deal with however.

14. Geometric Modular Shelving

The ultimate in personalising your interior design, Geometric Modular Shelving allows you to create whatever shape you like with individual square and triangular bookshelves. Create a scene on your living room wall, or if you’re feeling vain, spell out your own name – the choice is yours. Oh, and they keep your books together too.

15. Cell Bookshelf

Similar to the Neverending Bookshelf (although not in design), the Cell Bookshelf is more like a piece of art than a practical piece of furniture. Somewhat resembling a pea pod, it features nine ‘cells’, gradually getting larger as the move down. Although not strictly a book case, the ‘cells’ are ideal for storing books, and even if you decide to keep your literature safely stowed in the attic, the Cell will look just as cool empty leaning in the corner.

16. Quad Bookshelves

Great aesthetic design is one thing, but combining it with multi-functioning practicality is a well sought after rarity. The Quad Bookshelving system manages to combine the two effortlessly. Maximising space by using geometrical shapes to facilitate increased storage, the Quad Bookshelf is ideal for storing CDs, DVDs and files and folders as well as your books. And because of the design, separate Quad Bookshelves can be joined together when the time comes to expand your storage space, making them a worthwhile investment.

17. Storyline Shelf

Young Dutch designer Frederick Roije’s Storyline Shelf is perhaps the most uniquely and thoughtfully crafted shelf on the list on the list. Before designing, a word is processed into sound waves, and the physical shape produced is mirrored in powder coated steel to create a completely individual design. So not only will your bookshelf be one of a kind, it will also be a physical representation of a word of your choice. Oh, and it also stores a few books as well.

18. The Brace Case

Designer Ward Huting’s innovative storage system may push the boundaries of what can be defined as a ’shelf’ somewhat, but for its ultimate customisability and striking design it deserves a place in the list. The Brace Case itself clamps to the floor and ceiling hence it can be fully customised to fit whatever space you have available, and the brace cables can be attached at various angles, exactly as you like, meaning you can change their set up in order to store a bigger or heavier item, for example. Or just more books, for that matter.

19. Bookcase Bed

Forget blow up beds or sofa-bed combinations – if you’re looking for extra sleeping space, Karen Babel’s latest design is as spatially efficient as it is uniquely decorative. Consisting of four interlocking pieces that can be put together to make either a single or a double bed, the individual pieces of the Bookcase Bed slot around 5 storage compartments when not in use to create unusual bookcase. Whether or not you like the design, bedtime reading will never be the same again..

20. Flying Vee

There are two things that every non-artistic person can draw; stickmen, and a flock of birds. So in homage to the latter, the Flying Vee shelving series was designed. Rather self explanatory in name, each separate Vee can be fixed to the world in either a ‘V’ shape or a ‘U’ shaped, with books resting open on top of them. Whether you arrange them to look like a flock of seagulls, or use the varying shapes to differentiate between fiction and non-fiction, you’ll be able to personalise your living room wall like never before.

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Unique Creative Desk Lamps http://www.9oops.com/reviews/302-unique-creative-desk-lamps http://www.9oops.com/reviews/302-unique-creative-desk-lamps#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:01:25 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=302 Today we want to represent you collection of stylish table lamps. Some of them you can buy via various online-stores. But some of them for now are just a concept. The imagination of designers doesn’t have any limitations. Floating through this collection you’ll find lamps that are similar to mushrooms or aliens or just looking a bit strange. But they do look creative, unusual and will definetely find their places at your home. At the end as usual we’ve placed two lamps for people with strong nerves.

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Stainless Steel Wrenchware — 3-Pc. Set http://www.9oops.com/reviews/298-stainless-steel-wrenchware-%e2%80%94-3-pc-set http://www.9oops.com/reviews/298-stainless-steel-wrenchware-%e2%80%94-3-pc-set#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:47:22 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=298 The perfect flatware set for the mechanic! 3-pc. set includes a fork, spoon and knife with unique handles — one has a box wrench, one a pliers jaws and one an open-ended wrench. It’s dinnerware with real flair!

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Star Wars Lego Chess http://www.9oops.com/reviews/286-star-wars-lego-chess http://www.9oops.com/reviews/286-star-wars-lego-chess#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:43:08 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=286 This is a Star Wars: A New Hope Lego Chess set. It was built in April and May of 2009 and debuted at Star Wars Days at Legoland California.

Hollywood, CA Lego fan Brandon Griffith created this fantastic chess set out of Lego elements. I love how he broke free of the chess paradigm of one figure per piece. For instance, the king shows Luke and Leia together, while the queen has Han and Chewie. Some of the pieces are tiny vignettes–take the king’s bishop, which shows Ben Kenobi turning off the Death Star’s tractor beam.

Since 1999, Lego has released over 100 different Star Wars Mini figures. To give Star Wars Lego justice, I decided to build three different Chess sets, one for each original episode. This is the first of the series. Star Wars: A New Hope Lego Chess.

My goals with the individual chess pieces is to:
1. Is durable enough to play the game with.
2. Present a piece that closely represents a scene form the movie. My favorites are “Obi-wan and the tractor beam” & “Greedo”

The chess board:
1. Built strong enough to carry with out breaking
2. The playing area easily removes from the rest of the board to reveal compartments to store the pieces.
3. The detailing on the side on the board utilizes a lot of SNOT (Studs Not On Tops) techniques. This a technique that came out of the Adult Lego community.

Other Facts:
1. The chess board is built on a base of layered Lego plates.
2. Weighs 25lbs.
3. the Minifigs were the most expensive part on the chess set.

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Screen Light for Different Situations http://www.9oops.com/reviews/277-screen-light-for-different-situations http://www.9oops.com/reviews/277-screen-light-for-different-situations#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:20:44 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=277

Screen Light is a concept lamp created by The Emotion Lab, a spanish industrial and lighting design in Barcelona.

Working? Eating? Relaxing? Making love? We require different types of light for different situations. The Screen light is a playful and adjustable window of light ready to adapt. By lowering the different screens, you can create the perfect tone and ambient – from bright white through to a rich, warm environment for any situation you may encounter.

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Cool Unique Custom Shoes http://www.9oops.com/reviews/249-cool-unique-custom-shoes http://www.9oops.com/reviews/249-cool-unique-custom-shoes#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:24:28 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=249 Shoes say a lot about you. I’ve always had a fascination with Vans Slip-Ons, custom ones to be exact. It’s a great feeling of having something that no one else has, and when they are so sick that someone comments that they are some of the coolest shoes they’ve seen it makes you feel awesome.

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Cool Moebius Sofa http://www.9oops.com/reviews/241-cool-moebius-sofa http://www.9oops.com/reviews/241-cool-moebius-sofa#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 05:10:48 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=241 Newly added to Onyx collection of furniture handmade from natural material, this Moebius sofa is made only with rattan. Designed by Gaetan Van de Wyer, a Belgian architect and designer, all the parts of this double armchair are bent manually and put together to obtain this fluid shape.

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Beautiful Cake Slicing Flower http://www.9oops.com/reviews/234-beautiful-cake-slicing-flower http://www.9oops.com/reviews/234-beautiful-cake-slicing-flower#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:59:38 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=234 Next time you have to cut a cake consider this genius product by designer WAGAii. The petals help you cut pieces evenly, so everyone gets the same size piece.

You can either use the pedals of the flower, or the leaves of the flower.

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New Concept Traffic Light http://www.9oops.com/reviews/226-new-concept-traffic-light http://www.9oops.com/reviews/226-new-concept-traffic-light#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:51:28 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=226 An ecological and economic concept with this original design imagined by the creative Damjan Stankovic. An interesting signal because the red light shows a circular countdown time to come. It improves traffic growth substantially.
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Teapot Pendant http://www.9oops.com/reviews/220-teapot-pendant http://www.9oops.com/reviews/220-teapot-pendant#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 04:40:44 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=220

Very cool and sophisticated teapot pendant, I believe you will like it if you like tea.

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Pyramid power http://www.9oops.com/reviews/214-pyramid-power http://www.9oops.com/reviews/214-pyramid-power#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:43:42 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=214 Pyramid shape is good at maximizing available space, which was applied to plug station in a new way rather than the real Egyptian Pyramid.

You can plug in all those devices with huge transformers on the plug and still do bother each other, stay one by one though. The pyramid shape gives each plug way more space than a standard side-by-side style.

An illuminated switch was placed to glow when there’s energy pulsing through the pyramid. It’s cool and very eco-friendly.

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Mini Cooper USB Flash http://www.9oops.com/reviews/207-mini-cooper-usb-flash http://www.9oops.com/reviews/207-mini-cooper-usb-flash#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:38:33 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=207

Do you drive Mini Cooper? If not, try this one, the Mini Cooper USB Flash Drive, which is licensed by BMH, BMW and LMI. Featured with transparent windows, rotatable wheels, and illuminating headlights.

When the device is plugged into the USB port of a computer, the headlights light up. It’s mini, it’s cool, it’s useful and it’s mini cooper.

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Weather forecasting transparent cellphone http://www.9oops.com/reviews/200-weather-forecasting-transparent-cellphone http://www.9oops.com/reviews/200-weather-forecasting-transparent-cellphone#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:33:00 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=200

A new cool concept phone was created by designer Seunghan Song. A completely translucent touch-screen device which is called the Window Phone.

It was said that the window phone changes the surface by its surrounding climate. So you will see a clear screen on a sunny day, on a rainy day the display will show virtual raindrops and when it is snowing you will see a frosty looking interface.

When you go for the cellphone mode, just simply blow the phone, it moves into hand writing mode. Its so awesome and hopefully we could see it will be released some day.

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Corn Stripper http://www.9oops.com/reviews/196-corn-stripper http://www.9oops.com/reviews/196-corn-stripper#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:22:15 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=196

Corn Stripper features a container that catches the kernels as they are stripped from the cob, which removes corn kernels from cobs easier. Its so simple to use, just push the Corn Stripper down the length of the cob and the kernels collect in a convenient ½-cup capacity container. Turn the cob and continue stripping until all kernels are removed. That’s it. Kernels can be poured out of the top hole of the container. Much easier and cleaner.

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US Army’s New Surveillance Hybrid Airship http://www.9oops.com/reviews/185-us-armys-new-surveillance-hybrid-airship http://www.9oops.com/reviews/185-us-armys-new-surveillance-hybrid-airship#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:09:49 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/reviews/185-us-armys-new-surveillance-hybrid-airship To assist U.S. troops in Afghanistan, the United States Army has awarded a contract to Northrup Grumman to build its LEMV surveillance ship. This surveillance airship is longer than a football field. It can carry 2,500-pounds while hovering 20,000-feet above sea level at a whopping 34 mph(watch it in action!). LEMV will sustain altitudes of 20,000 feet for a three-week period and it will operate within national and international airspace. They are expected to go into use by the end of 2011. Three ships will be made, and the Army will pay 517 million dollars for this project.

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Lexus Concept Car http://www.9oops.com/reviews/176-lexus-concept-car http://www.9oops.com/reviews/176-lexus-concept-car#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:59:40 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=176 Beautiful Lexus Concept Car by Artur Szymczak for Fermi competition.

Lexus Concept Car

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Lexus Concept Car

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Cool Apple iPhone Concept Designs http://www.9oops.com/reviews/172-cool-apple-iphone-concept-designs http://www.9oops.com/reviews/172-cool-apple-iphone-concept-designs#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:28:44 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=172 While the world is waiting for the announcement of the next generation Apple iPhone, we decided to showcase our favorite iPhone concept designs. Enjoy!

iPhone Concept from Japan

Apple iPhone concept by Japanese photographer Isamu Sanada

iPhone Concept from Japan

iPhone Concept from Japan 2

Apple iPhone Nano Concept

Creative iPhone Nano concept with microphone integrated into the earbuds designed by Tracy Hall.

Apple iPhone Nano Concept

Apple iPhone Nano Concept 2

iPhone Slider Qwerty Concept

Apple iPhone Slider Qwerty concept designed by Aaron Besson.

iPhone Slider Qwerty Concept

iPhone with iChat Concept

Designed by Rodolphe Desmare, this Apple iPhone concept was inspired by the curves and tapering of the Macbook Air.

iPhone with iChat Concept

iPhone ELITE Concept

iPhone ELITE concept, designed by Mat Brady, comes with optional slide out keyboard and front-facing camera that enables video conferencing.

iPhone ELITE Concept

iPhone ELITE Concept 2

iPhone Pro Concept

Extended version of the iPhone ELITE concept with added direction pad and two buttons for better gaming.

iPhone Pro Concept

Titanium iPhone Concept

Beautiful titanium Apple iPhone concept designed by Jim Young.

Titanium Apple iPhone Concept

Titanium iPhone Concept

Titanium iPhone Concept 2

Titanium iPhone Concept 3

iPhone Air Concept

This is the iPhone Air, a duel touch screen iPhone with a clam shell design to protect both screens. When closed you can still see and control what is playing on your iPod as well as see an incoming call.

iPhone Air Concept

iPhone Nano Concept

Another beautiful Apple iPhone Nano concept design.

iPhone Nano Concept

iPhone Nano Concept 2

Futuristic iPhone Concept

See-through Apple iPhone concept designed by Robert Davis.

Futuristic iPhone Concept

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Cute Creative Birthday Cakes http://www.9oops.com/reviews/154-cute-creative-birthday-cakes http://www.9oops.com/reviews/154-cute-creative-birthday-cakes#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:15:56 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=154

Unique and Creative Birthday Cakes

Amazing cakes and unique cake designs that will spice up any birthday party.

Mario Kart Cake

Spectacular cake inspired by racing video games from Nintendo.

Mario Kart Cake

iPad Cake

Real iPad on the left and the edible iPad birthday cake on the right.

iPad Cake

Ninja Turtles Cake

Buttercream Raphael birthday cake with fondant mask and teeth.

Ninja Turtles Cake

Steak Cake

Delicious looking steak cake with edible utensils and broccoli.

Steak Cake

Toy Story Cake

Cool birthday cake with vanilla and chocolate filling on the inside.

Toy Story Cake

Cassette Tape Cake

Awesome birthday cake inspired by audio cassette mix tapes.

Cassette Tape Cake

Spaghetti Cake

Plate of spaghetti cake complete with tasty meatballs and sauce.

Spaghetti Cake

Handbag Cake

Birthday cake shaped to look like a stylish Chanel handbag.

Handbag Cake

Watermelon Cake

Creative white egg cake with fondant covered chocolate.

Watermelon Cake

Heineken Cake

Beer bottle cake with giant coaster, bottle cap and bottle opener.

Heineken Cake

Oreo Cookies Cake

Cool birthday cake shaped to look like two delicious Oreo cookies.

Oreo Cookies Cake

Halo Cake

Master Chief cake made by Mike’s Amazing Cakes in Washington.

Halo Cake

Homer Simpson Cake

Birthday cake in the shape of your favorite Simpsons character.

Homer Simpson Cake

LEGO Storm Trooper Cake

Perfect birthday cake for kids that like LEGO and Star Wars.

LEGO Storm Trooper Cake

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Amazing Bento Lunch Boxes http://www.9oops.com/reviews/136-amazing-bento-lunch-boxes http://www.9oops.com/reviews/136-amazing-bento-lunch-boxes#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:20:13 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=136

Wonderful bento food art creations that will inspire you to play with your food.

KISS Bento

Bento lunch inspired by Gene Simmons from hard rock band KISS.

Lobster Bento

This red lobster with claws bento box is almost too cute to eat.

Homer Simpson Bento

Cool bento box inspired by the main character from The Simpsons.

Alien Bento

Awesome space themed bento lunch created by Sakurako Kitsa.

Spider Bento

Scary looking black spider recreated in bento form.

Elmo Bento

Bento inpired by a Muppet from the Sesame Street television show.

Ninja Bento

Nori-wrapped hard-boiled egg ninja stands guard with his sword, dagger and throwing star shaped cucumber.

Eiffel Tower Bento

Colorful bento lunch box inspired by the world’s most famous tower.

LOST Bento

LOST themed bentos remind fans of all the unanswered questions.

Hello Kitty Bento

Cute bento inspired by a popular fictional character from Japan.

Penguin Bento

Bento lunch box inspired by the official penguin mascot of Linux.

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Creative Chair Designs You Never See http://www.9oops.com/reviews/118-creative-chair-designs-you-never-see http://www.9oops.com/reviews/118-creative-chair-designs-you-never-see#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:23:04 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=118

Collection of unusual chairs and weird chair designs that will make a great addition to any modern home.

Fiberglass Chair

Limited edition fiberglass chair by Vladimir Kagan and Ralph Pucci.

aCHAIR

Modern chair by Ivo Otasevic is designed to look like the letter ‘a’.

Ivy Chair

Stylish chair by h220430 design studio is covered in white leaves.

Air Chair

Inspired by the concepts of lightness, weightlessness and comfort.

Bamboo Chair

Elegant chair is composed of rounded box-shaped bamboo frames.

Zip-Up Chair

Unique chair designed by Kim In-bo can be transformed into a stool.

Gaudi Chair

The surface is made from carbon fiber and the ribs are made of glass-filled nylon, fused together by selective laser sintering.

Secret Club House Chair

Unusual chair by talented Danish design student Martin Vallin.

Ferrari Chair

GTB chair is perfect for the die hard fans of Ferrari sports cars.

Snake Chair

Stylish chair designed by Roberto Lazzeroni.

Cloth Chair

Comfortable chair manufactured from extremely soft fabric.

Infinity Chairs

Cool chairs made from steel sections seamlessly linked together.

Rope Chair

Unique chair design created by Tom Price from melted blue rope.

NEMO Chair

Beautiful chair designed by the Italian architect Fabio Novembre.

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All Kinds of Magazine Holders http://www.9oops.com/reviews/104-all-kinds-of-magazine-holders http://www.9oops.com/reviews/104-all-kinds-of-magazine-holders#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:10:09 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=104 The most creative holders, stands and racks that will store your newspapers and magazines in style.

Magazine Coffee Table

This unique table features 14 slots for your favorite magazines.

Wall Magazine Rack

With or without magazines this rack will look great in any room.

Dog Shaped Magazine Holder

Creative magazine holder designed by Nel Colectivo from Mexico.


Magazine Stool

Stool that serves as magazine storage as well as creative seating.

Magazine Ladder

Equipped with rubber stoppers to protect wall and prevent sliding.

Illuzine Magazine Rack

Magazines hang on thin metal strips to create a floating effect.

Magazine Lamp

Creative reading lamp doubles as a stand for your magazines.

Magazine Bag

MagBag holder for magazines designed by Malin Lundmark.

Magazine Hanger

Allows you to display your favorite magazines on the wall.

M Magazine Holder

Instantly adds style to your home and holds up to 10 magazines.

Chrome Magazine Rack

Stylish way to display and organise your collection of magazines.

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Unique and Creative Bottle Openers http://www.9oops.com/reviews/86-unique-and-creative-bottle-openers http://www.9oops.com/reviews/86-unique-and-creative-bottle-openers#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:17:35 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=86

The most creative and unusual bottle openers that will help you open your favorite beverage in style.

Magnetic Fridge Bottle Opener

Strong magnet attaches to your fridge and provides enough leverage to take off a bottle top in one quick motion.

Pac-Man Bottle Opener

Unpackman is a cute bottle opener designed by Studio Psyho.

Top Gear Bottle Opener

Bolt-like bottle opener opens bottles by hooking, pushing or pulling.

Bottle Opener Belt

This stylish bottle opening belt is a great conversation starter.

Big Screw Bottle Opener

This bottle opener features a corkscrew and standard bottle opener.

Bottle Biner

Carry this tool on your belt as you explore the depths of your fridge.

Shark Bite Bottle Opener

This cool bottle opener will rip the cap right off the beer bottle.

Bottle Opener Lighter

Life on a Sandbar lighter comes with a built-in bottle opener.

PocketToolX

The multi-purpose flat tip of this modern bottle opener acts as a pry tool, a scraper tool, and a flat head keychain screwdriver.

Magic Bottle Opener

Open Sesame bottle opener opens all kinds of bottles and cans.

Star Trek Bottle Opener

Officially licensed bottle opener shaped like the USS Enterprise.

Bottle Opener Shoes

Cool stilettos come with a built-in bottle opener on each heel.

Key Shaped Bottle Opener

Brewzkey bottle opener will blend in perfectly with your keys.

Bikini Bottle Opener

Bottle Betty line of swimwear features integrated bottle openers.

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World’s Smallest Cars http://www.9oops.com/reviews/76-worlds-smallest-cars http://www.9oops.com/reviews/76-worlds-smallest-cars#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:59:10 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=76

Peel P50 and Peel Trident are the smallest production cars in the world.

Manufactured in the mid 1960s, these unusual three-wheeled microcars retailed for £199 and could reach a top speed of 40 mph.

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Beautiful and Creative Fruit Bowls http://www.9oops.com/reviews/55-beautiful-and-creative-fruit-bowls http://www.9oops.com/reviews/55-beautiful-and-creative-fruit-bowls#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:38:13 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=55

Stylish modern fruit containers and creative fruit bowl  designs that will store your favorite fruits in style.

Bubblicious Fruit Bowl

Elegant fruit bowl comprised of spheres that allows you to organize fruits of different shapes and sizes inside the bowl.

Bend Fruit Bowl

Contemporary wooden fruit bowl designed by Eliezer Chissick.

Triangle Fruit Bowl

Recontextualization of the billiards triangle used for starting the game, now used as a fruit bowl.

Cocoon Fruit Bowl

Designed by Philippi, this cool fruit bowl has a unique shape and an oval opening that provides a nice view on the fruits.

Vessel Fruit Bowls

Stylish wooden fruit bowls by Belgian artist Helena Schepens.

Fruit Slide

Load the slide with your favorite fruit, and once one is taken out, the fruit line starts to roll.

Flat Knot Fruit Bowl

Cool fruit bowl created from a flat sheet of metal which is then warped and knotted into itself.

Earth Fruit Bowl

Earth bowls are creative works of art in the form of your chosen part of the earth. Google Maps enable you to quickly design your own bowl.

Fruit Stack

Vertical storage allows fruit to breathe and ripen without bruising.

Fruit Loop

Round fruit bowl lets you add a fruit loop to your kitchen table.

Zack Stiletto Fruit Bowl

Enhance your living space with this stylish stainless steel fruit bowl.

Ring Fruit Bowl

Unusual fruit bowl made of porcelain that hangs on the wall.

Roller Coaster Fruit Tray

Fruit tray by Janne Kyttanen can hold up to 9 oranges or apples.

“Fruit” Bowl

Series of cool fruit bowls by Siri Brekke that look like molds of actual fruit, be it an apple or a pear.

Vessel Fruit Bowl

Beautiful wooden fruit bowl designed by Helena Schepens.

Bottomless Fruit Bowl

HUG reduces the bowl to its basic function: holding fruits in place.

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Minigolf is coming home http://www.9oops.com/reviews/49-minigolf-is-coming-home http://www.9oops.com/reviews/49-minigolf-is-coming-home#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:04:00 +0000 imagebear http://www.9oops.com/?p=49 myminigolf is the first crossover “play anywhere” golf game. One places the obstacles randomely on the ground and the game is ready to play. MyMinigolf is suitable for allmost every level surface, like grass, tarmac, carpet or parket floors.

The challenge varies with the playing-surface. Scoring is just like any other Minigolf.

Straight after cutting the grass with your lawn-mower your “green” is ready to become your personal Minigolfcourse. From now on Minigolf can be played on any grass-surface such as the lawn in your garden or the park down the road.

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Lightpot is Pretty and Practical http://www.9oops.com/reviews/34-lightpot-is-pretty-and-practical http://www.9oops.com/reviews/34-lightpot-is-pretty-and-practical#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:20:18 +0000 imagebear http://9oops.com/?p=34 The Lightpot is a new design by Kfir Schwalb and Orit Magia that uses LED lighting to grow herbs and small plants anywhere, and grows along with the plants.

The Lightpot has an LED light that can be stretched up as the plant grows, keeping the light source an appropriate distance from the sprouts.

And of course it’s also a light source for a desk or table.

It’s much sleeker than similar devices like AeroGrow, making it great for people with minimalist sensibilities or simply small places. Having green, good smelling herbs sitting on your desk while you work certainly would freshen up the mood in the room.

It’s in prototype mode but expected in stores soon in various colors.

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Minjjoo Children’s Door http://www.9oops.com/reviews/28-minjjoo-childrens-door http://www.9oops.com/reviews/28-minjjoo-childrens-door#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:16:30 +0000 imagebear http://9oops.com/?p=28 The minjjoo children’s door is an interior door with an integrated small door.
All three parts of the door – door leaf with built-in small door, doorframe and handle set (one for the small, one for the big door) – are available separately.

The minjjoo children’s door makes the little ones feel big. Via the small door children have access to their own room and their personal world…

This door can be painted on! minjjoo children’s doors have a waterproof white chalkboard-coating. It can be drawn on or written on with chalks or water soluble markers which can easily be wiped off again with a wet cloth.

The door is suited for kids older than one and a half years.

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Hello Kitty Model Kit http://www.9oops.com/reviews/22-hello-kitty-model-kit http://www.9oops.com/reviews/22-hello-kitty-model-kit#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:31:45 +0000 imagebear http://9oops.com/?p=22 We know that Hello Kitty is very lovely, but here we’ll show you some different Hello Kitty, it’s designed by fans. If it goes to the production, I believe it will be very popular.

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Dead Fred Pen Holder http://www.9oops.com/reviews/16-dead-fred-pen-holder http://www.9oops.com/reviews/16-dead-fred-pen-holder#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:04:17 +0000 imagebear http://9oops.com/?p=16

Having a bad day?

Take it out on Fred! Stab him in the heart as many times as you want, he won’t mind ’cause he’s already dead!

Picture your worst enemy as you slam your pen into Fred’s chest, perhaps that annoying guy in accounts who constantly questions your expenses. Its like having your very own voodoo doll constantly at your side.

A strangely “cute” addition to any desk, Fred is made from blood red silicone rubber. He’ll keep your pen safe from harm and provide an interesting talking point.

What’s more, your colleagues won’t dare mess with you once they’ve seen you in murder mode.

Grab your pen – here’s a piece of office stationery you should take note of. But hang on, where exactly is your pen? You pat your pockets, you lift your keyboard, sift through the pile of papers on your desk and as your frustration builds you look up to see your favourite medium-point in the hands of that dude from accounts – or worse, it’s between his coffee-stained teeth in his garlic-soaked mouth! Aaarrgh! At this point, there’s only one thing you’d like to do to him – and that’s where Dead Fred comes in!

Plunge your pen deep into the heart of Dead Fred’s soft silicon rubber heart – he’ll not only keep it safe from rolling under the keyboard, he serves as a warning to those who might like to borrow your favourite pen that this is what happened to the last guy who did!

Far be it from us to encourage the use of voodoo – but in case that meeting with the boss doesn’t go quite as well as planned, Dead Fred can take the fall and be your corporate corpse.

The Dead Fred Pen Holder is a great “Secret Santa” gift and perfect for those of us with a fetish for office supplies – or just for the macabre. And it certainly beats the ol’ pocket protector (and just for the record – they were NEVER cool)!

So, if we could please have a moments silence to honour (or even better, order) Dead Fred. He’s given his life to keep your stationery, stationary.

Notes: Do not use for constant stabbing – Fred is already dead! For serious frustration seek anger management classes.

Features:

  • Novelty pen/pencil holder
  • Made from silicone rubber
  • Designed by: Yann Le Bouedec
  • Dimensions: 12.5cm 7cm x 2cm
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