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This wildly imaginative short film from Panic takes us on a tour of the creative studio’s methodology, using animation to guide our way. The story is driven by a goofy character named Berthold, who learns about the meetings, scripting, storyboarding, illustration, sound design, and editing processes that went into bring his own story to life.
This portable lantern packs 20 high-output LEDs. Its 10,000 mAh battery provides up to 72 hours of light at normal brightness and can charge phones via its dual USB ports. It has three color temperature settings and outputs up to 800 lumens. A built-in stand lets you adjust its angle. They also make a 20,000 mAh version.
Enes Yilmazer is known for touring some of the world’s most exclusive homes, yachts, and destinations. In fact, the $1.25 million Dembell motorhome is the least expensive item we can find on his channel. The Mercedes-based luxury RV is packed with technology and comfort, and even has a garage in back that can hold a Smart car.
These anodized aluminum trays are designed for holding screws, springs, keycaps, and other mechanical keyboard parts, but they’re great for any project where you’re dealing with small parts. They come in square or circular versions and measure 7cm (~2.75″) across.
Fans of manual transmission cars will love the way the mechanism works on this custom pen. W&M Levsha designed and fabricated this unique metal and wood writing instrument that deploys using a 6-speed gear shifter. It works similarly to bolt-action pens, though the amount that it retracts is determined by the gear it’s in.
What makes Surviveware’s first aid kit stand out is how well organized it is. Each of its inner sleeves is labeled by purpose, saving valuable seconds in an emergency. It’s made from 600D Polyester and comes packed with bandages, splinter probes, sting relief pads, a CPR kit, a blanket, and much more. They also make a large kit.
This bright keychain flashlight packs a 120-lumen Osram LED with a 50000-hour lifespan. It’s IPX8 waterproof, and has an anodized aluminum case with a grippy handle and a knurled head that doubles as its mode switch. It also includes a diffuser cap. In addition to black, it comes in ocean blue and metallic pink variants.
Chrome’s structured bike bag is made from a durable tarp material. It attaches easily to handlebars, but can also be worn as a sling or waist bag with its stowable body strap. Inside, there’s plenty of space and mesh organizer pockets for your phone, wallet, keys, and bike tools.
This inexpensive and basic steel tool from Leatherman doesn’t try to overdo things. It combines three useful functions: a carabiner clip for your keychain, a 1/4″ hex driver, and a bottle opener. The perfect little addition to your belt loop or backpack.
What If explores the hypothetical question of what would happen if you were like Ant-Man, and could shrink yourself down to whatever size you wanted. As you descend from the size of a frog’s egg to the size of an atom, would things be totally awesome at that scale, or absolutely horrifying?
There are plenty of good books out there for honing your survival skills, but how many of them cover what to do if you’re held captive by furry creatures on Endor, stuck on an exploding Death Star, or frozen in carbonite? Well, you’re in luck, thanks to BBC culture editor Christian Blauvelt and his handy Star Wars survival guide.
Over the years, the guys from novelty shop Vat19 have made a bunch of giant-sized things inspired by stuff they sell. Among their ridiculously oversize creations are a room-size air hockey table, a 250 lb. gummy pizza, a beer pong catapult, and a pool-sized bath bomb. They also made a gigantic bouncy ball.
Now here’s something you don’t see every day… a guy playing the accordion, yodeling as fast as humanly possible, and smoking a cigarette at the same time. We’d only wish we could have been there to see the performance in person while we glugged down a giant stein of beer.
Gerber’s versatile Dual-Force multitool offers a dozen useful functions including a 3.25″ knife, a saw, wire cutter, wire stripper, and more. But its real highlights are its center-axis bit driver and a pair of pliers with a two-size slip joint jaw. Plus, its layered construction is designed to provide double the jaw strength of typical multitools.
Woodworker Carl Jacobson shows us the process of building a miniature replica of Fred’s prehistoric car from The Flintstones. He built the foot-powered “Flintmobile” from maple burl and walnut, with beautifully turned wood roller wheels. The leather chamois canopy offers protection from heat, rain, and pterodactyl poop.
Do you like to doodle with colored pencils? This pencil holder gets them out of their box and turns them into a desktop work of art. The curved organizers are made out of beech wood by Bond Art Studio, and can be ordered in 24, 36, 48, and 72 pencil sizes, and have a storage tray for accessories like pens, smudgers, and erasers.
We usually think of wood as a pretty stiff building material, but in this short video, we go inside a factory where workers bend and twist wood to their whim using machines and bending jigs. We’re guessing they must steam the wood first to make it so pliable.
This versatile light transforms between a flashlight, a work light, and a headlamp. Its flexible body can curve around your head and hang from objects thanks to its snap-together magnetic ends. Its 19 LEDs output up to 3600 lumens and even can change colors. The JordiLight is IP68-rated waterproof and also has a built-in compass and fall detection functions.
We’re not sure why, but the Eiffel 65 song Blue (Da Ba Dee) seems to be having a bit of a renaissance. Now, musician Charles Berthoud has given the track his “the hardest song in the world” treatment, ramping up the complexity of this relatively simple Europop track to Level 9999 – and turning himself into a member of Blue Man Group along the way.
Holme & Hadfield’s valet is designed specifically to hold pocket knives. It has four knife slots on top, which sit beneath a clear acrylic display box, while its drawer can hold everyday items like glasses, a wallet, and small pocket tools. Available in walnut or black finishes. They also make a model for watch collectors.
The Clash’s London Calling is arguably one of the greatest albums ever. In terms of its messages and music, it’s incredible. Ieatmdf extracted the vocals from every song, giving us an amazingly fresh perspective on the Brits’ 1979 punk record. It’s hard to decide which is our favorite, but we’re leaning toward Rudie Can’t Fail and Spanish Bombs.
Alpaka improves on the basic pencil case by adding a bottom section for items like a flashlight, pocket tools, and Airpods. Its main compartment is ideal for pens, pencils, markers, chargers, and cables. It’s made from weatherproof X-Pac X50 with an orange ripstop nylon lining. Compatible with Alpaka’s HUB hanging system.
