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Violin-Playing Machine

Violin-Playing Machine

Way more than an ordinary player piano, this incredible contraption is called the Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina. It can play a set of three violins using a special rotating circular bow, and dozens of mechanical “fingers” which press on the strings. More here and here.

ION Pathfinder Radio

ION Pathfinder Radio

A big honkin’ waterproof speaker. Perfect for tailgating or job sites, with up 100w of power, Bluetooth, AM/FM, and analog audio sources. Its battery can deliver 75 hours of sound per charge and can juice up gadgets. A telescoping handle and wheels make for easy transport.

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Katana Slicing Master

Katana Slicing Master

Martial arts and sword expert Isao Machii recently attempted to break the record for the most martial arts sword cuts in a minute, as he slashed through sections of straw mats faster than Michonne takes off zombie heads. Watch the video to see how many he sliced.

Funko Pop x The Godfather

Funko Pop x The Godfather
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Funko makes us an offer we can’t refuse, with its Don Vito Corleone (and his cat), Michael, Sonny, and Fredo vinyl figures. Amazon has the regular versions now, while f.y.e. is getting a special grey suit Michael, and Barnes & Noble will add his hat.

Rapping While Jumping Rope

Rapping While Jumping Rope

(PG-13: Language) Mac Lethal continues to prove that nothing can stand in the way of him spitting sick rhymes. Here he rattles off some lyrical genius while he gets a serious workout. We can barely jump rope while chewing gum.

Arpeggio Piano Superdroid

Arpeggio Piano Superdroid

Unlike other player pianos, the Arpeggio is a self-contained robot which can drive up to the keyboard and pedals on a regular piano, and perform in place of a human pianist, replicating the most intricate and nuanced elements of a previously-recorded performance.

Father John Misty Live

Father John Misty Live

The French musical charity La Blogotheque shares this nearly hour-long acoustic set by Joshua Tillman aka Father John Misty. Watch the prolific folk artist charm and have fun with the lucky crowd. His latest album Pure Comedy is out now.

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X-Morph: Defense

X-Morph: Defense
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Play as an alien force harvesting Earth in this tower defense and twin stick shooter combo. X-Morph: Defense lets you place towers anywhere, reroute enemies with fences and wreak havoc in destructible environments. Coming to Windows, Xbox One and PS4.

Narita Boy

Narita Boy

This upcoming 2D fighter features amazing retro-style character and environment designs, and thrilling battle mechanics. You play as Narita Boy, a young man who is transported from the world of playing video games into the Digital Kingdom. (Thanks Timothy!)

DIY Stark Industries Xbox One

DIY Stark Industries Xbox One

Console modder Ed Zarick made a replica of the Iron Man-themed Xbox One that Xbox France gave away in 2016. He designed and 3D printed the raised parts as well as the arc reactor. Check out his build log here. You can grab the design and 3D files on his blog.

360° Viking Battle

360° Viking Battle

While it’s surely not as brutal as a real Viking brawl, we’re glad we’re only virtually attending Poland’s Wolin Viking Festival rather than being in the middle of its 600 hardcore participants. NatGeo’s brief documentary gives us a look inside the world of these dedicated reenactors.

BioLite CampStove 2

BioLite CampStove 2

BioLite upgrades its signature product to produce 50% more power than its predecessor. The CampStove 2 also has an improved LED dashboard, four fan speed settings, and a detachable 2600mAh battery, all while keeping its original weight and price.

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DJ Cummerbund: No Take It

DJ Cummerbund: No Take It

A oddly perfect mashup of the Twisted Sister classic We’re Not Gonna Take It with the Blind Melon hit No Rain, and a couple of other ’90s alt tunes for good measure. Not only does DJ Cummerbund deftly intertwine the music, but their videos as well.

War Machine (Teaser)

War Machine (Teaser)

Brad Pitt stars as a respected US Army general who signs up to lead the NATO forces in Afghanistan. This satirical Netflix exclusive is loosely based on the infamous career of retired general Stanley McChrystal and Michael Hastings’ exposé. Premieres 5/26/17.

Dave Chappelle on Netflix (Teaser)

Dave Chappelle on Netflix (Teaser)

“I’ve met OJ Simpson on four different occasions. That’s like seeing Bigfoot riding a unicorn.” On 3/21/17, one of the smartest and funniest comedians ever to walk this planet will drop not one, but two comedy specials. Thank you based Netflix. Now where’s Ja?!

Odd Bods Playing Cards

Odd Bods Playing Cards
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Illustrator Jonathan Burton’s weird and wonderful playing cards feature whimsical images of royalty with strange personal quirks and unusual body shapes. Our personal fave is the King with the duckie pool float and the balloon.

Torey Pudwill’s Flatbar Frenzy

Torey Pudwill’s Flatbar Frenzy

Skateboarder Tory Pudwill is a man on a mission – to balance his board on the best, longest, and most challenging flatbars he can find. After watching this clip, we’re pretty sure it’s mission accomplished. Read more about his epic quest here.

Wargroove (Trailer)

Wargroove (Trailer)

Wargroove swears that it’s more than just Advance Wars in a fantasy world. Not that that’s a bad thing. The turn-based strategy game has great pixel art, single-player campaigns, and local and online multiplayer. Coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC.

Five Came Back (Trailer)

Five Came Back (Trailer)

Based on Mark Harris’ book, Netflix’s series sees directors Steven Spielberg, Lawrence Kasdan, Francis Ford Coppola, Guillermo del Toro and Paul Greengrass talk about five Hollywood directors who went to the frontlines of WW II to document the war. Drops 3/31/17.

Jetpack Skiing 2.0

Jetpack Skiing 2.0

Ski-cross world champion Filip Flisar amps up his speed across the powder with a little help from a jet-powered backpack. With the pack on, he can hit speeds north of 75 mph, though the temperatures on his back can reach over 1500°F.

Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass

A $10/mo. video game subscription service for Xbox One. Unlike PlayStation Now and other similar services, Xbox Game Pass will let you download games so you can play offline. If you want to own a game that’s in its catalog, you can buy it at 20% off. Launches Spring 2017.

The Blaze: Territory

The Blaze: Territory

The as yet unnamed French electronic duo The Blaze made waves last year with their single Virile and the intense bromance in its music video. Their second single Territory continues its themes of ordinary people reveling in family, friends, and home.

Katsucon 2017 Cosplay Video

Katsucon 2017 Cosplay Video

BeatdownBoogie dropped by Maryland’s Katsucon to spend some time with many dedicated fans who turned up in their finest costume garb. There’s lots of eye candy, though we had to wash our eyeballs out after the creepy dude at 1:04.

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