Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Ninja fun pak...


If you want the basic ninja gear in a small pack - TrueSwords have what you're looking for. 'The Ninja Tanto Battle Package' puts together a tanto, small hidden dagger, three throwing spikes, and a handful of caltrops. At 20 USD, you can buy them for all your ninja pals, too.







The Ninja Battle Package from TrueSwords:
www.trueswords.com

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Saving time...


If you're looking to keep your watch collection out of the wrong hands, you'll want to talk to Buben & Zorweg - their newest watch safe is the 'X-007'. This beauty is both looks and brawn.. acting as well crafted watch winder and safe.










Details from the Buben and Zorweg site:
www.buben-zorweg.com

Monday, December 28, 2009

Shifty...


You can quietly express your fondness for driving too fast with 'The Gear Shifter Cuff Links'. Available at RaceChairs for the reduced price of 25 USD.









Gear Shifter Cuff Links via RaceChair:
www.racechairs.com

Sunday, December 27, 2009

The Circuit...


If your normal environs include jetting around the following - Aspen, the Hampton's, Martha's Vineyard, Miami Beach, Nantucket, Sun Valley, Telluride, and Vail... you might like to tune into 'Plum TV'. Dedicated to the details of those locations and those that play in them.






Beach, Ski, and Nightlife details from Plum TV:
www.plumtv.com

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Over DownUnder...


It seems the personal UAV's have a new entry from Australia - the 'CyberQuad'. A fan ducted, remote controlled UAV for recon and surveillance.



Thursday, December 24, 2009

Heading North...


You'll have room for this in your gear bag - the tiny 'Nato Survival Compass' . This type of small compass has been used for years by NATO, SAS, and pilots. Cost: 42 USD - available from TAD gear.







NATO Survival compass from TAD Gear:
www.tadgear.com

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Where's Walther?


Ever wonder if that guy is concealing a gun? Follow the link for an excellent primer on observing if someone 'is packing heat'






The quick guide to observing concealed firearms:
i.imgur.com/geXpa.jpg

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Build it yourself...


If you're having trouble finding that perfect dress shirt, you might have to take matters into your own hands. 'Blank Label' is a service that lets you build your shirt from the ground up. Their online tool steps you through the whole process.







Order online from 'Blank Label' shirts:
www.blank-label.com

Monday, December 21, 2009

Here's a thought...


The 'Gentleman's Deck' is a pocket full of tips on style and etiquette - 50 cards in all. Wide ranging suggestions on dressing well, conversation, meeting in-laws, and many more.. Cost: 15 USD - soon available on the iPhone as well.







Purchase directly from 'The Gentleman's Deck':
thegentlemansdeck.com

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Take out...


If you're looking to do an all-American caviar tasting - you might want to talk to the folks at Petrossian in NYC. They can deliver the whole taste experience to your doorstep in one package: 4 tins of US caviar, russian soft cakes, paired wine, chocolate truffles, and sour cream. Cost: 537 USD.







American Caviar Tasting from Petrossian:
www.petrossian.com

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Extra dark, please...


There's a new option when ordering an Aston Martin - 'The Carbon Black' paint. Both the DBS and Vantage will be made available with the extremely dark metal flecked black paint. The special treatment takes over 50 hours of work during manufacture. Cost - TBA.





Details via MotorCrave:
motorcrave.com

Friday, December 18, 2009

Engineered for fun...


If your winter plans include sledding - you might need one of these:'The Alpine Racing Sled'. Designed in Germany, this aluminum framed sled includes shock absorbers and claw brakes. Cost: 900 USD.









The Alpine Racing Sled from Hammacher Schlemmer:
www.hammacher.com

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Drink in the drama...


A contender for 'coolest bar in the world' has just opened at the Ayana Resort & Spa in Bali. The new 'Rock Bar' towers 46 feet about the crashing waves. Designed by Design Studio of Japan -- the bar offers amazing 360 degree views of the balinese coast.







Homesite of the Ayana Resort:
www.ayanaresort.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Game gloves..


While you're waiting for gesture controlled computing - this might help the wait: the 'Peregrine Data Glove'. A programable glove with with data contacts that is hard wired via a breakaway connector. And yes, it's machine washable.





Available soon from Peregrine:
/www.theperegrine.com

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Old Italian Recipe...


If you like your motorcycles with a dash of Italian spice - you might like the new 'Moto Guzzi Griso 8V SE'. Hand stitched leather. blacked out powertrain and wire spoked wheels - available in Tenni green or Rosso Mandello. Very stylish.






Details and photos from Autoblog:
www.autoblog.com