fullybonded: November 2008

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Sniping...

The Accuracy International L115A3 is arguably the best sniper rifle in the world (at the moment). Firing a heavy 8.59mm round, it can hit a human size target at 1400 meters. Accuracy is not inexpensive - Cost: about 34,000 USD.

Dealer information via Accuracy International:

www.accuracyinternational.com

Saturday, November 29, 2008

The Transporter...

Here's a great solution for moving your racing motorcycle around: the Ducati/Tundra Transporter. A customized Toyota Tundra truck with a motorized skid and enclosure to protect your bike when transporting it. Built for operation by a single person, it has plenty of storage for tools and spare parts.

Pictures and details via Pickuptrucks.com:
news.pickuptrucks.com

Friday, November 28, 2008

Overboard...

If you're a big fan of both boutique hotels and sailing, you might want to check out the latest project presented by DJ Fat Boy Slim (aka Norman Cook) -- The 'Barracuda' a nicely appointed yacht that patrols the waters off the coast of Sardinia.

Details and booking information via 'Mr and Mrs Smith':
www.mrandmrssmith.com

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Pests...

If you need to keep pests away from your campsite or jobsite, you might want one of these: 'The Yeti Portable Security System'. A small self contained unit that has motion and bump detectors built in. When activated, a loud audible alarm and flashing lights will scare away the vermin. Cost: about 250 USD.

Available from My Yeti:
myyeti.com

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Grande...

The long rumored Porsche sedan has finally surfaced with some solid release plans. The 'Panamera Gran Toursimo' will officially be released globally in the spring of 2009. The large sedan (16.3 feet long) will be equipped with the PDK 7 speed dual clutch gearbox. It will also be available in a variety of engine selections- the largest being the 'S' version with a 500 HP V8.

Pictures and details via Jalopnik:

www.jalopnik.com

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

A bit matchy...

If you're looking for the perfect watch to match your vintage Ferrari (and who isn't?), you might like this: The custom Rolex Daytona. The sport watch is available with a Ferrari red dial with a military grade scratch proof coating. Only 25 of these custom watches will be made. Available from the London based Bamford & Sons. Cost: about 23,000 USD.

Read a bit more from Just Luxe:
www.justluxe.com

Monday, November 24, 2008

Sunfish...

A Swiss company called BKW is currently working on a civilian submarine that is solar powered. 'Projekt Goldfisch' will be able to stay submerged, while drawing power from a floating solar panel island. Passengers will arrive and leave the sub via a solar powered shuttle. Launch of the ship is planned for mid 2012.

Read more about it via the Projekt Goldfisch site:
www.projekt-goldfisch.ch

Sunday, November 23, 2008

A close shave...

If you enjoy a straight razor shave, but don't enjoy having to take care of your blades - you might enjoy this: the 'The Feather Artist Razor'. The most advanced straight razor made, this disposable blade razor is very easy to take care of. The whole thing can be boiled to sterilize. Cost: about 110 USD

The 'Feather Artist' via the Nashville Knife Shop:
www.nashvilleknifeshop.com

Saturday, November 22, 2008

For Sale: Big Frickin' Lasers...

Seems the guys over at Northrop Grumman have put their finishing touches on the the first weaponized laser system (just in time for the Christmas season). The units are not exactly hand held - but can be chained together to form a large scale solid state laser for defensive or offensive purposes. The system is being marketed under the catchy name 'Firestrike'. Cost: negotiable.

Read more about it via the Northrop Grumman site:
www.irconnect.com

Friday, November 21, 2008

Unlikely...

Here's a toy spy car that really is a spy car. This small remote control toy also works as an audio transmitter for up to 50 yards. Very crafty. A lot of fun for 30 USD.

The Super Spy Car from Restoration Hardware;
www.restorationhardware.com

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Making tracks...

If you're serious about tracking your car or other asset, you might take a look at something like this: 'The GlobalSat TR-151'. This small device can be incorporated into whatever you'd like to track, then you can follow its location on either a free service (like googlemaps) or a premium subscription service. With realtime updates, it would be easy to recover your asset - or launch a missile. Cost: variable based on subscription service.

More info via Navigadget:
www.navigadget.com

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Golden...

Are you running a con or looking for a new doorstop? Either way, your covered with this: 'The Gold Doorstop' by Arik Levy. Made of aluminum and iron, this gold brick could double as a blunt instrument. Cost; about 81 USD

Details and order via Unica Home:
www.unicahome.com

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Scoping it out...

Renowned lens maker Carl Zeiss is combining a scope with a digital camera - the 'The 85 T* FL' spotting scope. Features include a 7 megapixel camera, flip out OLED reviewing screen, 15-45x magnification, and an IR release for vibration free photo taking. Perfect for ... er... birdwatching. Available in spring 2009.

Read more via Photography Blog.com:
www.photographyblog.com

Monday, November 17, 2008

Clubbing...

A proper drive in golf requires one to hit the ball at 110 MPH. Most people can't manage that. Now there's a secret weapon: the nitrogen infused 'Air Force One Driver' from Powerbilt. Using a compressed nitrogen layer in the head of the golf club, most people can get an addition 10 to 15 yards on a drive. And it's all perfectly legal. Cost: about 500 USD.

News of the release via World Golf:
www.worldgolf.com

Powerbilt Website:
www.powerbilt.com

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Return of the egg chair...

It's been a while since you could get your hands on a new 'Ovalia Egg Chair'... Henrik Thor Larsen's 1968 classic is being offered again by Panik Design in a variety of colors -- with one additional option: embedded JBL speakers. Cost: 4950 GBP.

More pictures and order info via Panik Design:
www.panik-design.com

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Underground Computing...

Usually -- computing centers are rather dry, uninteresting places. Not so for this one in Sweden. Built to withstand a nuclear blast, this underground computing site has all the comforts of home: artificial lighting and greenhouses, submarine engines for backup power, lunar styled conference center. Just add a big chair and a cat, and it's done.

More pictures and layout via Royal Pingdom:
royal.pingdom.com

Friday, November 14, 2008

Mobile support...

Seems a couple of guys in Florida were tired of the public smoking ban - so they built the 'Airstream Mobile Cigar Lounge'. The upscale mobile cigar lounge has all the features you'd want in a regular lounge: heavy duty air filtration, five flat screen TVs, satellite receivers, a wine cooler, a wet bar, humidor, and of course -- the 'The Cigarista Girls'.

Read a bit more about it via Squob:
squob.com

Thursday, November 13, 2008

The family nukes...

Would having a nuclear reactor in your backyard make you nervous? A company called Hyperion is starting to build them right now. Hot tub sized mini reactors that can be buried underground and left unattended for 5 years. The little reactor can power up to 20,000 houses. Cost: about 25 million USD

Details via Hyperion:
www.hyperionpowergeneration.com

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Prints...

Polaroid pictures are a thing of the past.... but.... the new XIAO from Takara Tomy is bringing them back - with a twist. It's a 5 megapixel camera with a built in printer - so you can make hard copies while shooting. Other features include a 16 meg memory and a 2.48 LCD for reviewing your work. On sale now in Japan, it should hit the US market in spring. Cost: about 34,800 yen (about 357 USD)

More info via Takara Tomy (Japanese only):
www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/xiao

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Going green...

Organics are quite popular these days... but, what about your adult beverages? 'Tru Organic Spirits' is a company based in Los Angeles, and they are brewing up organic small batches of Gin, Vodka, and other spirits. As an added bonus, they'll plant a tree for every couple of drinks. It would be wrong not to have a cocktail.

Tru Organic Spirits:
www.truorganicspirits.com

Monday, November 10, 2008

Skimming...

Reaction International Ltd. has added a new hovercraft to it's lineup: the Hov Pod SPX 120 Turbo. Hovering 9 inches above any flat surface (snow, ice, water, mud, etc), the SPX can reach speeds of up to 50 mph. A new feature is it's composite body that includes a buoyancy layer making it safer on open water and more resistant to impacts. It would certainly make morning commute more fun.

Details, specifications and reseller list via Hov Pod:
www.hovpod.com

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Knight vision...

If you're in the market for an armored SUV, you might be interested in this: the 'Knight XV'. The handcrafted luxury SUV is powered by a biofuel V10 and jam packed with interesting features such as: side mounted laptop stations, LED cabin lighting, night vision cameras, bluetooth, etc etc. Only 100 will be for sale. Cost: about 295,000 (depending on customization)

Details from the Knight XV site:
knightxv.net

Saturday, November 8, 2008

A small Japanese island...

If you're strapped for kitchen space, you might find this interesting: the Toya Kitchen's Isola 'S' kitchen island. It's compact slide out design houses multiple cooking rings, storage and prep areas, and a compact sink - all in a simple and functional modern design.

The Toya Kitchen Island via Trendir:
www.trendir.com

Friday, November 7, 2008

Service...

In London, Whitehall Court served as the headquarters of the Secret Service during World War I. Built in 1884, this landmark building has served a variety of functions. Now, it's been remodeled as a luxury hotel. The 'Royal Horseguards' is the flagship of the Guoman hotel group. Amazing what some elbow grease and 30 million dollars will do.

Details via the Royal Horseguards site:
www.theroyalhorseguards.co.uk

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Small tokens...

The Tumi Luggage folks are now selling executive gifts. Small, inventive gift items that include some fairly creative options. A few of the more unusual are leather dominos, a portable charade game set, and a desktop maze. Cost: between 78 and 400 USD.

Executive gifts from Tumi:
www.tumi.com

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Apropos...

Dressing appropriately is important. Especially if you're going on a long trip. Check out the Apollo 11 vintage space suits from 'The Space Store'. Extremely detailed replicas, they're of museum quality. Cost: about 9,500 USD.

Details and purchase from 'The Space Store':
www.thespacestore.com

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Closet space...

On the US/Canadian border, there's a rather unique house for sale. The owner has been quietly building underneath the main structure for 20 years, a four level hideout. Features include a 3 ton blast door, hidden alcoves, and air/water pumping systems. The 'fortress' is located 45 feet underground which helps maintain a constant 60 degree temperature. Missile command system not included.

Lots of pictures and details from the 'One of a kind house' site:
www.oneofakindhouse.com

Monday, November 3, 2008

Falling at home...

If you need to practice your free falling technique - but don't really have time to sky dive, you might consider this: the 'SuperFly Vertical Windtunnel'. Using a rather large 1200 hp engine, enough airflow to lift two skydivers can be generated (sorry - you won't be able to practice any of those star shaped group dives) It's not an inexpensive thing to do... Cost: between 300,000 and 3 Million USD

More info and video from SuperFly:
www.superflyvwt.com

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Lights, camera...

There's nothing worse than hunting around in the dark for a photo op, then missing it. The 'Swann FlashlightDVR' is a flashlight with a built in DVR/camera so you can record what you're looking at. It also has multiple levels of light sensitivity - including infrared to 13 feet way. You'll never miss those important bigfoot pictures again. Cost: about 399 USD.

The FlashlightDVR from MCMElectronics:
www.mcmelectronics.com

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Key images...

You might want to keep your keys in your pockets. The scientists at UC San Diego have invented a new computer program that can make duplicates of keys - just from photos of them. And not even very good pictures at that.

Read a bit more via the Jacobs School of Engineering site:
www.jacobsschoolucsd.edu